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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.


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80 Reviews

First Review by amadole

JennF

Points +25

Vegetarian
04 Jul 2025

Worth the time off I-95

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.

Sossanna

Points +522

Vegan
01 Jul 2025

Pure Delicious

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

Chicken 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

roldland

Points +88

Vegan
23 Jun 2025

Amazing flavors, friendly service, and comfortable atmosphere

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.

PaulKiel

Points +33

Vegan
30 May 2025

Our Go to place

This is our fav now. Great food. Masala is particularly awesome

vilesmile

Points +64

Vegan
27 May 2025

Breakfast and Lunch were pretty tasty

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.
For 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

Cdveg

Points +68

Vegan
26 May 2025

Delicious

Food is so good. Great place for amazing vegan food. Kind staff.

candiedabbie

Points +111

Vegan
16 Apr 2025

Delicious for brunch!

Waffles and breakfast sandwiches are great!

Wickedveganghoul

Points +1342

Vegan
29 Mar 2025

Favorite location

The food is delicious! We’ve had the backyard burger it’s his favorite and I enjoy as well!

The 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

unruly_traveller

Points +560

Vegan
11 Mar 2025

Amazing place with awesome staff!

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.

The 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

Campire

Points +168

Vegan
08 Mar 2025

10/10

Perfect food and excellent service.

MeMeMeow

Points +427

Vegan
13 Feb 2025

Good food

Pretty decent vegan food in a quiet city. They gave me a pretty hefty amount of fries and they were delicious

Pros: Affordable

Cons: Arrived cold , No napkins or condiments

delveggiebaby

Points +46

Vegetarian
08 Dec 2024

Love love love

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

Pros: Taste, Fast food prep , Staff friendliness

Cons: Pricey

BlakeT

Points +24

Vegan
17 Nov 2024

Wow! Highly Recommended!

Just arrived on Sunday and was pleased to see they were open. Got the Chipotle Salad, Mushroom Sukka, and Golden Latte!

The 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

Abbyy

Points +26

Vegan
11 Aug 2024

Soooo delicious!

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 :)

pp2347

Points +1128

Vegan
30 Jul 2024

A Mixee Vegan Experience

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.

kaylab21c

Points +187

Vegan
06 Jun 2024

Everything was great!

Friendly & accommodating staff, clean & comfortable environment, great quality food with lots of options!

thebougieblackhyppie

Points +292

Vegan
07 Apr 2024

What the what?!

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.

The 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

Ameisherry

Points +12158

Raw
24 Mar 2024

Everything here is vegan

Hurrah😄super yummy😄love the way they display pani puri, looks so fun😄

MichaelTelesky

Points +1138

Vegan
23 Mar 2024

All Vegan!

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.

kenobi883

Points +44

Vegan
11 Mar 2024

Great vegan friendly breakfast!

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.

Peaches44

Points +27

Vegan
09 Mar 2024

Delicious!

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!

Pros: Food, Service

J_T_A

Points +362

Vegan
25 Feb 2024

I would give more than 5 ⭐️ if I could

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.
I’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

ELT

Points +486

Vegan
20 Feb 2024

Great, Easy Breakfast

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.

Edited 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

LJVegan

Points +3077

Vegan
18 Feb 2024

Oooof.

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. 🙁

sterrcole

Points +92

Vegan
09 Feb 2024

Cute place with many options!

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.

Pros: Many options

WHA

Points +1760

Vegan
29 Dec 2023

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

Let us rate half stars, Happy Cow!

Rating 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.

PrincessCharleen

Points +25

Vegan
23 Dec 2023

First time visitor

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!!

Pros: Clean, Bright, Quick

Cons: Uses Impossible burgers




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