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Vegan
American
International
Organic
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Short order restaurant with a full gluten-free menu and relaxed atmosphere. Under new ownership, Mar 2020. Open Tue-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm.
137 Reviews
First Review by VegansillyCat
khansenrx
Points +24
Tasty food! - Edit
Food was delicious! I tried the lentil tacos with nacho cheese, Baja shrimp tacos, and the hot chips with Chipotle mayo. Every bite was tasty and staff were friendly. I would easily go back here when visiting again. Highly recommended.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-08-10
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BigE
Points +93
Yummm! - Edit
Yummy, yumm, yummmm! Reuben and root beer float!
Read morePros: Food, People, The Art
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sh4kti
Points +101
YES! - Edit
fantastic VGF options and quality ingredients. got the kimchi reuben (gf on sandwich bread) and it was outstanding fries were crispy and perfect. so stoked to see vegan spots that also support GF! 🫶
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-07-05
Pros: GF friendly, quality ingredients, super crunchy fries
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trishab7854
Points +16
Great vegan diner! - Edit
Whenever I visit Wilmington, I always eat at Sealevel City vegan diner. Great food and friendly staff!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-30
Pros: I love the burgers and tempeh sandwiches! , All of the desserts are so good! , The entire menu is vegan!!
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MBlizzardThompson
Points +187
Bucket List Restaurant - Edit
A gem of a restaurant! Everything we tried was delicious. This place is the epitome of a vegan restaurant to me. Ethical vibes, down-to-earth staff, quality ingredients, flavor depth, comfort food but still homemade.
Read morePros: Flavor!!, Gluten-free options, Desserts
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MFurlettA
Points +97
Five stars. An absolute must-visit! - Edit
Found this gem on HappyCow, and we are SO glad we did! My wife and I brought our three kids (ages 12, 14, and 18), and every single one of us left happy and raving.
Read moreThe vegan shrimp tacos blew our 14 year old away. He said they were the best tacos he has ever had in his life, and honestly, none of us were going to argue with that!
I had the vegan Reuben with kimchi and wow. The kimchi twist on a classic was bold, tangy, and absolutely delicious. I would order it again in a heartbeat.
And then there were the vegan chicken wings. This was the table favorite, and the kids have not stopped talking about them since we left! We got both barbecue and Buffalo. The younger kids went wild for the barbecue, and I personally loved the Buffalo. Honestly, just get both.
This place is the real deal. The food is just flat-out delicious, full stop. Plant based or not, this is the kind of meal that sticks with you. If you are in the area, do yourself a favor and go. We will absolutely be back!
Pros: Wings, wings, wings!, Tacos, Super kid friendly
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Madisonian
Points +1804
Amazing vegan comfort food - Edit
2026 Update: Sealevel City Vegan Diner in Wilmington, NC is awesome. Kimchi Tempeh Rueben, Crunchy Hotdog and Patty Melt are great. So are the pecan cake and dirty brownie desserts.
Read moreWow! We tried the shrimp burger with plantains side, the cheeseburger, and the crunchy Buffalo hot dog. They were all delicious. Portions were pretty generous and prices very reasonable.
We couldn't make up our mind on desserts so we sampled the oatmeal cream pie, dirty brownie and chocolate cake. Good thing this place is not near home!
Updated from previous review on 2025-04-19
Pros: Delicious vegan comfort food, Reasonably priced, Friendly staff
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SirElfman
Points +126
Diamond in the rough - Edit
Don't let the exterior fool you! This place is fantastic. The lentil cheeseburger was for real and the house made chips were awesome.
Read morePros: Large menu, Reasonable prices
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¥auta7
Points +34
Always great food and service - Edit
They are very knowledgeable about the food they serve, provide friendly service, and the food is consistently great!!
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LaurenPumpkin
Points +988
Five stars - came here three days in a row - Edit
Visiting ILM on business travel - I had to return to one of the single best vegan restaurants I've been to, ever. For three years I have told people the legend of Sea Level! And now, more 💚🌱
Read moreI had two of the hot dogs, the PETA awarded one and the buffalo one. I loved them both, would recommend the former if I had to pick one.
And the fries, the fries!!! Get the one with cashew cheese!
And the shakes, omg chocolate shake!!!
See my pictures (may not be attached to this review) for those items.
Updated from previous review on 2023-11-26
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Chris666
Points +528
Great food - Edit
Cute little diner with great food. If I lived here in Wilmington it’d be a regular spot. Friendly staff. I had the tofu bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo and avocado with plantains, a chocolate milkshake and falafel appetizer. Everything was excellent. Highly recommended.
Read morePros: Great food, Desserts, Affordable apps and sides
Cons: None
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JessicaPennyWaffles
Points +306
So good, so cute 🥰 - Edit
Large menu, plenty of beverages and desserts. Staff was very attentive and even asked if we had allergies. Food was hot & fresh & delish!
Read morePros: Choices, Service, Desserts
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Kats_crazyworld
Points +502
Yummy food and good selection of vegan food - Edit
I went there during my stay in Wilmington. The food was so good and very tasty. Also a nice Food selection available.
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AshRayne
Points +97
Cute, Quirky & Delicious - Edit
Sealevel City Vegan Diner is always a treat when we’re in Wilmington for work. The diner has such a cute, quirky vibe, and the food is just incredible every time. It’s the kind of place that makes you happy to sit down, relax, and enjoy a meal you know will be amazing.
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brookedanielle
Points +16
Fabulous! - Edit
This is by far the very best vegan restaurant I’ve ever been to. It’s my absolute favorite. The vibes are so so good and the food was fantastic. I wanted to try everything on the menu. It’s super high quality tasty food yet also very affordable. Everything we tried, we loved. The entire staff was so friendly and made us feel so welcome. I am from out of town but will most definitely come back every time I’m in the Wilmington area.
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SolarMan
Points +77
Fried shrimp tacos! - Edit
This is my new favorite restaurant. The “shrimp” are delicious. With fresh cabbage, pickled onions and creamy sauce, the flavors and texture of this taco are exceptional The homemade tomato soup was creamy and flavorful. Even the croutons were delicious.
Read morePros: It’s a great vegan diner, Great atmosphere/ music , Friendly service
SolarMan
The desserts look great too, but I’m stuffed
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Jessyloo
Points +80
All around A+ - Edit
I had the taco salad and my meat eating husband ate the smack burger plus we had the falafel appetizer & nachos with the cashew queso. I also, took the oatmeal cream pie cookie to go - yum 😋
Read more1) All the portions are a nice size, freshly made and hot.
2) Also, it was nice surprise finding one of the falafel patties were heart shaped.
3) My husband said the burger was very good and tasted just how the server described it as, a "Big Mac".
4) The chili in my salad had a nice little kick but not overwhelming.
5) There are many options on the menu including A Meal of The Day AND desserts.
6) The waitstaff was friendly, easy going and attentive.
Pros: Tasty, Big servings, Fresh & hot
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KrishenBlows
Points +554
Best spot for miles - Edit
Sea level City is my go to spot, I live about an hour north and go there 2-3 times a month. It's the closest vegan restaurant to me and never disappoints. Their shrimp are incredible.
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maltinej
Points +2314
All vegan in Wilmington - Edit
Had tacos and chips with dip. Tasty and nice location.
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sopranonerd
Points +228
Everything is yummy! - Edit
04/2025 update: I come to Wilmington a couple times a year and am so happy to have a good vegan spot! This place is a winner. I’ve had lots on the menu and there’s something for everyone! I recommend the hot chips as a side—fried to perfection! TLT, shrimp burger, lentil burger are all good!! There are also good salads if you’re looking for a more nutritious option, but the bulk of the menu is diner food.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-04-27
Pros: Lots of good dishes, Diner food, Yummy desserts
Cons: Oily, Not healthy
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Jfer
Points +266
Vegan food heaven! - Edit
My husband and I LOVED Sealevel and EVERYTHING is vegan! The tempeh reuben was fantastic...it's my favorite sandwhich so I am very particular about my reubens. The chili was better than my chili so I was quite annoyed by that. LOL. Seriously though, it was great! We also got a ton of desserts to take home after including BANANA PUDDING! OATMEAL CREAM PIES! CHOCOLATE CAKE! CHOCOLATE CHIP AND PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES! Everything was wonderful and I can't wait to go back and try more of their food.
Read morePros: banana pudding, reuben, friendly staff
Cons: No cons whatsoever!
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VeganWithATwist
Points +544
Joyful dining experience - Edit
We had a wonderful time at Sealevel. My husband loves all things fried and cheesy, so he ordered the Philly cheesesteak special with fried plantains. I like something a little healthier, so I ordered the taco salad. Everything was delicious. We shared banana pudding for dessert and took an oatmeal cream pie for the road. Everything was delicious, and the service was friendly and efficient. We thought the costs were reasonable too, which was a bonus. We would have paid much more for this meal back home in Charlotte.
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ajd-eats
Points +78
Great variety, all vegan! - Edit
We loved the variety of vegan options at Sealevel City Vegan Diner. We split a Buffalo crunch dog and chili cheese fries. We'd love to return to try more of the menu!
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KATIE H
Points +363
Delicious and great staff - Edit
Once I found this place I went both evening meals and made a point of stopping off to pick up lunch as I left Willmington.
Read moreI tried the plantain, shrimp, fries, crunch burrito, a tempeh sandwich, a burger and the hot chips as well as my favourite the pickled cucumbers
All were great. Staff were fantastic. Sweets looked fantastic but I was too full.
They also have great drinks
Pros: Great flavours , Fun original options, Good drinks
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Ccausey
Points +24
Favorite place ever!! - Edit
I love this restaurant so much. Their dedication to animals, food quality, and environmental sustainability is top tier!!
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ReanneZahn
Points +128
Wish I could have tried so much more! - Edit
All vegan! Lentil taco meat was soo goo! Got the nachos nachos & 1 shrimp taco! came in on Thursday around 2pm, was reasonably busy, but all staff was attentive, bubbly & service was fast! Sat at a table while I waited for my to go food! Diner vibe and I'd love to visit again!!
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oznofla
Points +74
OMG! What an OUTSTANDING Diner! - Edit
I recently went to Carolina Beach, NC for vacation and of course broke out the Happy Cow app and discovered Sealevel City Vegan Diner. Seeing the other good reviews about the diner, I decided to go there right when it opened for the day. Lo and behold I was blessed with an outstanding server, awesome food and atmosphere. I recommend trying ANY of the burgers. This go around, I tried the Porta Melt and some freshly made house fries. Overall, I highly recommend checking out Sealevel.
Read morePros: Food, Outstanding, friendly service, Atmosphere
Cons: Wish the drinks were listed on the menu
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