
Vegan
American
Macrobiotic
Organic
Raw
Salad bar
Juice bar
Delivery
Take-out
Gluten-free
Breakfast
Vegan café serving breakfast, burgers, chick'n sandwiches, fries, salad bowls and desserts. Also offers cold pressed juices, shots & elixirs, smoothies & bowls and warm drinks. Has kids' menu. Large inside seating area. Open Mon-Sun 9:00am-9:00pm.
80 Reviews
First Review by amadole
JennF
Points +25
Worth the time off I-95 - Edit
Very yummy and worth detouring from I-95 for a break. GPS put us on another road so we barely lost any time and got good food with friendly service.
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Sossanna
Points +522
Pure Delicious - Edit
Tried this place out for my birthday. Tried the avocado toast, green juice and purple bowl. The toast is super spicy. I loved it but was surprised. Take note if you don't like heat. Purple bowl was really good. Not too sweet. Very balanced. Wheatgrass was a little weak
Read moreChicken sandwich was ok, they were out of waffle fries. I got a golden milk and it was cold and awful.😡pretty disappointed
Update 1-15-2023 came back for another try. We got the PVC Tikki and the BBQ Jackfruit sandwich. Both were fantastic. I upped my star rating. We will definitely be back.
Updated from previous review on 2023-01-15
Pros: All vegan, Lots of options
Cons: A lot of plastic and disposable things
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roldland
Points +88
Amazing flavors, friendly service, and comfortable atmosphere - Edit
We stopped in for lunch on a Sunday. Service was prompt and friendly. They provided good suggestions to my daughter and helped her pick something out. I had my heart set on the chana masala wrap, which did not disappoint! My wife had the tacos and my daughter had a burger. There was a ton of food and we did not even finish the fries. Everyone really liked the lunch. There was plenty of seating and a comfortable atmosphere. We will stop again on our next trip to Raleigh.
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PaulKiel
Points +33
Our Go to place - Edit
This is our fav now. Great food. Masala is particularly awesome
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vilesmile
Points +64
Breakfast and Lunch were pretty tasty - Edit
My partner and I went here twice in one day because it was close-by and totally vegan. We had the french toast & waffle with strawberries for breakfast. We split them so we had both and they were pretty great. If you liked the french toast at Cracker Barrel, then you'll like the french toast here. It is not overly covered in cinnamon or powdered sugar. The waffle is fluffy. The bad part is that the "maple" syrup is made with corn syrup and other ingredients. The coconut cream is thick and yummy.
Read moreFor lunch we had the BBQ jackfruit sandwich and the buffalo chick'n sandwich. The jackfruit was a bit over cooked but it had absorbed the BBQ flavor well. I am not a huge fan of sweet BBQ sauce and that is what they had (I like NC eastern BBQ, this was not that). The slaw was made with kale. I did not like the slaw but my partner found it very tasty. The Buffalo sauce was very accurate and so was the ranch sauce. It was messy but very tasty. The chick'n wasn't the standard processed chunk of vegan protein, it was more similar to "chicken" and the breading was crunchy. Both the sweet potato fries and regular fries were amazing. I couldn't finish my serving of sweet potato fries and when I ate them later (cold) they were still delicious! The regular fries were not good cold.
I had the chipwich for dessert. It was chocolate chip with strawberry frosting. It was very delicious, but the amount of frosting was minimal. When I asked for more, the owner did not take the opportunity for an upsale, instead telling me that was enough frosting.
Updated from previous review on 2025-05-27
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Cdveg
Points +68
Delicious - Edit
Food is so good. Great place for amazing vegan food. Kind staff.
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candiedabbie
Points +111
Delicious for brunch! - Edit
Waffles and breakfast sandwiches are great!
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Wickedveganghoul
Points +1342
Favorite location - Edit
The food is delicious! We’ve had the backyard burger it’s his favorite and I enjoy as well!
Read moreThe fries are crispy but the sweet potatoes don’t come crispy.
I had the buffalo chik’n and the chik’n bacon ranch.
Buffalo had too much sauce for me personally but the chik’n bacon ranch was delicious! I recommend adding pickles to any one that doesn’t come with them!
We shared a chili dog I believe will double check that and it was soooo goood!
I’m not a fan of the sodas. I recommend the shakes/smoothies. I had the Java smoothie and it was so good I definitely want to get another!
I highly recommend this place!
Updated from previous review on 2025-03-29
Pros: Great food, good price, Good parking , Friendly staff
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unruly_traveller
Points +560
Amazing place with awesome staff! - Edit
I went to Pure Vegan Cafe for the first time and was so happy with the service. Despite being busy on a weekday we got our food fast and it all looked like it was hand-made. We got a burger and hot dog plus wings. The menu is huge so I recommend ordering different things and splitting them.
Read moreThe staff was so friendly and helpful to be sure to chat with them if you're not sure what to get!
Pros: Great food, Nice staff
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Campire
Points +168
10/10 - Edit
Perfect food and excellent service.
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MeMeMeow
Points +427
Good food - Edit
Pretty decent vegan food in a quiet city. They gave me a pretty hefty amount of fries and they were delicious
Read morePros: Affordable
Cons: Arrived cold , No napkins or condiments
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delveggiebaby
Points +46
Love love love - Edit
The staff is so friendly and the food always slaps. The potato fries are not my favorite as they’re a bit greasy. But the breakfast potatoes are divine. Their breakfast sandwiches are so good! Definitely worth the drive and effort
Read morePros: Taste, Fast food prep , Staff friendliness
Cons: Pricey
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BlakeT
Points +24
Wow! Highly Recommended! - Edit
Just arrived on Sunday and was pleased to see they were open. Got the Chipotle Salad, Mushroom Sukka, and Golden Latte!
Read moreThe mushrooms were AMAZING! Lots of flavor and some spice. Did I mention the flavor?!!!
Loved the music, chill but attentive employees, and overall vibe.
Ten out of ten!
Pros: Mushroom Sukka, Huge menu selection, Open on Sunday
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Abbyy
Points +26
Soooo delicious! - Edit
I literally just finished my food from here and had to leave a review. This was my first time eating here and I got the BBQ jackfruit sandwich and oh my goodness, it was so delicious! The best I've ever had! They have so many options on their menu and it all looks amazing, I can't wait to go back and try more :)
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pp2347
Points +1128
A Mixee Vegan Experience - Edit
The experience at this mid-tier vegan restaurant was mixed. The Brussels sprouts were undercooked, and the tacos and salad were just average. While it may be a convenient option if you're nearby, it's not worth a special trip.
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kaylab21c
Points +187
Everything was great! - Edit
Friendly & accommodating staff, clean & comfortable environment, great quality food with lots of options!
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thebougieblackhyppie
Points +292
What the what?! - Edit
I’m looking sideways at every person that gave this place more than a 3 star review. I will say that the menu is expansive so I may have ordered the “wrong” thing because with a menu that large it’s going to be challenging to get everything right. But I ordered what I was in the mood for.
Read moreThe smoothie: Mocha Mint was very tasty. I added flaxseed and really enjoyed the mix of flavors.
The juice: Novid19 orange was also quite delicious. The name got my attention and the tastiness kept it. It wasn’t too sweet or spicy but a great balance.
The drumstick wings: though they lacked enough flavor for my liking I loved the crispiness. They were fried to perfection and good when dipped in sauce. I did not care for the texture however and mostly ate the crispy flakes after the first one.
Chili dog: nothing about this was good. The chili was in clumps, the bread was too big for the tiny hot dog and it looked like dog food in the box. This was definitely the most disappointing thing that I ordered.
The macaroni: lacking cheese and way too peppery
Side salad: looked good but they forgot my dressing so I couldn’t eat it unless it lasts until tomorrow when I can find some dressing.
Overall if I wanted a good smoothie or juice and was in the area I’d definitely swing by but I don’t need to try anything else on the menu because it wasn’t with the $55 I spend.
If I could have given 2.5 starts I would have.
Pros: The creative smoothie selections , Ran smoothly and effectively , Lots of choices
Cons: Too many menu options , Too expensive for the quality
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Ameisherry
Points +12158
Everything here is vegan - Edit
Hurrah😄super yummy😄love the way they display pani puri, looks so fun😄
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MichaelTelesky
Points +1138
All Vegan! - Edit
Really expansive menu with something for everyone. My breakfast burger was fantastic. Chili cheese fries had so much impossible meat and it has a great seasoning. Cauliflower wings were good. My daughter’s peanut butter waffles were surprising tasty, the flavors really worked together. We are coming back while in Raleigh.
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kenobi883
Points +44
Great vegan friendly breakfast! - Edit
Enjoyed stopping in for a quick breakfast sandwich. The plant based chicken was good! The rest of the menu looks good as well - I definitely want to come back.
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Peaches44
Points +27
Delicious! - Edit
The food was great, staff was very friendly, we will be coming back! Just a warning, the chili cheez fries are meant for sharing, huge portion!
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J_T_A
Points +362
I would give more than 5 ⭐️ if I could - Edit
Shared a variety of breakfast options (breakfast burger, southern comfort, and banana toast crunch) and all were excellent. I would have them all again in a heartbeat.
Read moreI’ve been thinking about the Zingiber coffee every day. Just the coffee alone was a five star experience.
Great service and just a lovely place. I wish I lived closer to frequent more often.
Pros: Quality of food, Service , Atmosphere
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ELT
Points +486
Great, Easy Breakfast - Edit
I visited in the morning, and it wasn't too busy. I tried the Banana Toast Crunch and and Southern Comfort. Both were delicious! Would love to try them again for lunch or dinner.
Read moreEdited to add my second visit on 2/19/24: I love this place. The service is excellent, and everything I've tried so far has been outstanding.
Updated from previous review on 2023-01-08
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LJVegan
Points +3077
Oooof. - Edit
I wanted to love this place so bad! I don't know if it's just the things we ordered weren't the best options, but I wouldn't go back based on our experience. The chick'n delight breakfast sandwich was inedible. I took a few bites, and each one caused oil to gush out of the patty into my mouth. Unfortunately, I threw 3/4 of it away. The waffle was basic and I was shocked that they served high fructose corn syrup "maple mountain syrup" on the side. Because of this, I asked if the maple syrup in the overnight oats was really maple syrup, or if it was also high fructose corn syrup. The employee shared that it was real maple syrup, but we found that hard to believe. My friend chose not to finish her overnight oats because of this. 🙁
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sterrcole
Points +92
Cute place with many options! - Edit
It’s a cute little humble place with so many options on the menu! The guy working there was also really sweet. Definitely would recommend if you need a nice and easy spot to grab a bite to eat.
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WHA
Points +1760
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 - Edit
Let us rate half stars, Happy Cow!
Read moreRating based on one visit to Raleigh location, subject to change. I appreciate that the menu has changed since relocating. I tried and enjoyed the sambar though the spiciness detracted from the flavor. The impossible kabobs tasted good but the texture was softer than what I’d prefer. I had a mango smoothie but couldn’t taste much over the banana. The new location seems to be generating a lot more foot traffic so I hope they do well in the area.
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PrincessCharleen
Points +25
First time visitor - Edit
Was in town from Charlotte & finally was able to make it here. Really good food & dining room was bright & clean. Loved the diversity of the customer base. Seemed like lots of first timers today. We all said we would be back for sure! Had the tikki burger…very flavorful!!
Read morePros: Clean, Bright, Quick
Cons: Uses Impossible burgers
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