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Serves meat, vegan options available. Bar/restaurant open late specializing in grilled cheese sandwiches. Offers one labeled vegan option and build-your-own with toppings like vegan cheese, tempeh and more. Note: Only sourdough bread is vegan. Open Mon-Sun 4:00pm-2:00am.


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18 Reviews

First Review by WFPB_bih

WFPB_bih

Points +114

Vegan
19 Oct 2019

It’s cool

Cool little, late night spot. Only a few vegan options, but still better than nothing at all and nice to see something new around here.

grene

Points +68

Vegan
19 Sep 2025

Rude, un knowledgeable, not tasty

Never again. Worst experience. I went because of the good reviews i read. My experience was not good. The guy who took my order had no clue what vegan meant, i waited 30 minutes for my food, (he said 10), he did not bring food to my table(although he said he would and gave me a number),. When i went to ask if my food was ready (after 30 minutes) he gave me a condescending smile and said “oh i am sorry”. Sandwich was just sitting there getting cold. food was not that good. I was not impressed by the vegan grilled sandwich- too many ingredients and no taste. Almost like tossing together all the vegan ingredients they knew (avocado, cheese and hummus) to result in a mess of a sandwich. I do not recommend this place. There are other places around who have way better options.

Paigecs

Points +878

Vegan
26 Jul 2025

Yummy, limited, low effort

The vegan griller was pretty damn good. Missing the tempeh, and they brought it out as a side when it was pointed out.
The whole place was not what I expected: had the energy of somewhere I would go a lot at home. Fun, low key, and friendly.
I asked a few times what vegan cheese they used and the bartender, though totally friendly, said he didn’t know and acted like it wasn’t possible to find out, lol, even though there was no one else in line.
I think using tempeh shows a surprising amount of imagination and is genuinely a better choice than tofu. The next step up would probably be to slice it a little thinner and marinate it a bit or make it crispier. Still, I would happily eat this sammy again.

Vegan4Evs

Points +394

Vegan
22 May 2025

Toasty Treat

Quirky fun eclectic place that combines grilled cheese, beer and arcade games and somehow it comes together in perfect harmony. I got the tempeh ruben grilled cheese vand substituted with vegan cheese and the only vegan bread, sourdough. The bread is cut thick like Texas toast. Make sure you ask for the vegan sarbez sauce too. It was dreamy.

Pros: Fun, Free and easy parking, Knowledgeable server

Cons: Limited seating

mandamanda

Points +990

Vegan
18 Mar 2024

Awesome

Had the vegan grilled cheese, loved it!

Pros: Friendly staff, Good food, Fun place

katsass

Points +479

Vegan
13 Jan 2024

Amazing vegan grilled cheese!

I could not have been happier with my vegan grilled cheese sandwich! It was really impressive, especially for a restaurant that doesn’t primarily cater to veg customers. They also served it with a bag of chips! The environment is super fun, there’s an arcade and claw machine and they serve a variety of beer if you have interest in that.

MalloryMorris

Points +116

Vegan
04 Aug 2023

Vegan Rueben-chefs kiss!

I’ve been wanting to try a vegan Rueben for a long time and I finally got to here at Sarbez! It was just what I was hoping for! My husband got the grilled veggie sandwich and we both made sure we had vegan cheese. You can also build your own vegan grilled cheese. If we had another day on our trip I’d go back to do that! Such a tasty place!

Pros: Options , Prices , Tasty!

AnnabelleEckert

Points +28

Vegan
08 Dec 2021

Great vegan grilled cheese!

The best vegan grilled cheese in the city, and always a fun time!

Pros: Friendly staff, Great vegan cheese, Fair price

Cons: Dive bar feel

TheNightAnn

Points +640

Vegetarian
12 Oct 2021

Where dreams are made.

I honestly would eat here multiple times a week if I lived in st aug. it’s good. It’s quirky easily customizable. My Omni partner liked it and they’re extra picky. Over all great experience.

Pros: Customizable , Delicious. , Fun atmosphere

Cons: Parking was a pain

SavannahBennett

Points +35

Vegan
03 Aug 2021

Amazing!

Loved the build your own option and they even have a vegan version of their signature sauce. It was the best grilled cheese ever. Gooey and delicious! Well priced too. Cool ambiance and I bet it’s even cooler at night.

Pros: Vegan option on the menu, Build your own option, Vegan sauce

ErikaLyn22

Points +44

Vegan
14 Jun 2021

Niche fare that includes the vegans

The venue is very "dive bar" with nostalgic decor. The "build your own" option is great for experimenting with flavors, or they have a long list of tried and true combos. All sammiches can be veganized with tempeh and vegan cheese. I was accidentally served the gluten free bread and it was surprisingly good! Not like the cardboard cracker type break usually associated with the gluten free option.

Pros: Vegan Protein options, Vegan cheese with no add'l charge, Friendly, accommodating staff

Cons: Too much cheese for the sammich

mrsbelva

Points +276

Vegan
01 Apr 2021

Fun place for family

My husband had the Reuben with vegan cheese and I had their vegan, GF sandwich. Both were delicious. My son had a plain vegan grilled cheese. This place is a lot of fun. I highly enjoyed the ambiance and nostalgic arcade games. Highly recommend.

Pros: Vegan and GF options, Fun games for family , Outdoor seating

tedword

Points +322

Vegan
10 Feb 2021

Coolest place I ever been ngl

Super awesome interior design which is just kinda rustic scrap art and decor and vibe and it has an arcade and chill lounge room and outdoor area and stuff.

Pros: Has tempeh vegan cheese etc sandwich , You can pick your own ingredients

jbrum

Points +20

Vegan
15 Oct 2020

Awesome Vegan Grill Cheese

Best grilled cheese and great bear selection!

JenniferCook

Points +983

Vegan
06 Sep 2020

Best grilled cheese

What a great little place. Friendly and relaxed, plus the best grilled cheese ever with lots of options. Inexpensive. Very happy.

Pros: Terrific grilled cheese, Very friendly staff , Relaxed atmosphere

CarlyCristello

Points +106

Vegan
26 Jul 2020

SO GOOD!

my boyfriend went in to order so I didn’t get a visual of the inside but my vegan grilled cheese was the best i’ve ever had. probably would have take a photo for you guys but it smelled so good I had to dig in right away! I got the make your own with sourdough, vegan cheese, vegan sarbez sauce, and tomato. highly recommend.

malzimm6

Points +367

Vegan
10 Jul 2020

Cute little spot!

So glad we found this place! Sandwiches are large and come with chips and a pickle. They have a vegan grilled cheese on the menu but you can also build your own with sourdough bread, vegan cheese, a vegan sauce and lots of choices for additional toppings. Cute decor and even has a little arcade.

Pros: Vegan options , Good portions , Affordable

Aleahhhh

Points +37

Vegan
05 Feb 2020

Yummy vegan options!

They have a special vegan grilled cheese or you can get the Kimberly with no cheese. They even made a vegan “Sarbez sauce”. This place is the bomb.




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