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Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
American
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. American cuisine with veg/vegan selection marked on the menu, including but not limited to mock meats. Tempeh and tofu dishes can be served vegan upon request. Located in historic downtown across from Carr Mill Mall. Has full bar and local artwork display. Open Mon-Thu 11:30am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-12:00am, Sun 10:00am-10:00pm.
53 Reviews
First Review by veganrunner
memeriah
Points +130
always a little disappointed - Edit
I really want to love spotted dog (i’m definitely a repeat customer b/c of its location and they have some great options — the tempeh and their beer battered fries are always a hit!) but ultimately i have always been a bit disappointed either with my food or with the service. The last two times I’ve ordered (takeout bc pandemic) they’ve served me burned beans and the “vegan sour cream” with the cheese fries has an off putting, mayo-like consistency and oddly sweet flavor. for a restaurant that markets heavily to the vegan community, i’d expect food that is at least satisfying.
Read morePros: Many vegan options, unique to carrboro area , fries + tempeh are delish
Cons: Some vegan options are no good, poor service, expensive, esp in terms of vegan upcharges
Guest
lanasmom1993
Points +315
Love this place - Edit
Tons of vegan options. The Chick-Faux-Lay sandwich is my favorite, and their vegan pimento cheese is to die for. So nice to find an American/pub food restaurant that has vegan options
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veganofreason
Points +20
Refreshing - Edit
Was so nice being able to order where they actually understand veganism. Our waitress had been vegetarian for 37 years and vegan for 6. The buffalo soy chicken wings (with vegan ranch) and fried green tomatoes were wonderful. The spicy rice bowl was excellent as was the vegan BBQ. Highly recommend.
Read morePros: Most dishes are either vegetarian or vegan. , Waitstaff is very knowledgeable , Lots of craft beers
Cons: Some of the portions are comparatively small, Ambiance is so so for the sit down restaurant, Wish they would consider going 100% vegan
Guest
AshleyEatsVeggies
Points +62
Our Go-To Place - Edit
My fiancé and I have been going to Spotted Dog for a few years now and have rarely been disappointed. Aside from one time when the service was so awful that we left before ordering, we have usually enjoyed the food and service. I always order the chik-faux-lay sandwich tossed in buffalo sauce, and my fiancé’s fave is their pulled ‘pork’ sandwich. They even have vegan mayo and ranch, which is awesome (no dry sandwiches, yay!). The price point is a bit high but otherwise, would recommend.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, food is great , has vegan ranch and mayo
Cons: Expensive, service can be hit or miss
Guest
kmd1221
Points +39
Options for all - Edit
Personally, I go to spotted dog for the veg flair as every time and am never disappointed! This is a great spot for families with varying food preferences and there is something for everyone. Highly recommend the flautas and in house baked chips
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Alisonfeher
Points +86
Spotted Dog - Edit
Get the soy chicken tinga! It’s amazing
Read morePros: Vegan options
Guest
gabadoodledoo
Points +284
So many vegan options! - Edit
I love the feeling of not being able to decide because there are so many vegan options! Love the caprese, salad with vegan ranch, impossible burger, and vegan pimento cheese. one of our favorite spots.
Read morePros: Lots of options
Cons: Expensive
Guest
sarilros
Points +15
Tons of options - Edit
I actually end up overwhelmed everytime I go here because there are so many vegan options to choose from. It's the perfect place to take someone who is not V/Veg as well because there are some choices for them to have. Everything we've had is delicious!
Read morePros: Tons of options, Cute atmosphere, Nice wait staff
Cons: A bit pricey
Guest
rlberthi
Points +84
3 Visits In 3 Days! - Edit
I wish I could give this more than a 4-Star review! I cannot begin to tell you how amazing their food is. It's so good that I went there 3 times in 3 days when I was in town, and tried 5 different menu items! I tried the Veggie BBQ, the Veggie Wings, The Vegan Chicken Salad Appetizer, the vegan Philly (with mushrooms instead of peppers) and the Cheesy Breakfast Burrito during my 3 visits. The first 3 of these were mouth-wateringly AMAZING! The other 2 were really good! For my 3rd and final meal there, I went there for brunch on Sunday, 7/7/2019, to watch the Women's World Cup Championship. Before I left, I ordered the Vegan Chicken Salad Appetizer for the second time, to go. That's how good it is! If you are in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area, this spot is a MUST visit! If I lived in the area, I would become a fat vegan!
Read moreAlso, I need to figure out a way to get ahold of the Delight NC Soy product that they use as a chicken replacement.
Updated from previous review on 2019-07-08
Pros: So many vegan options!, Very friendly and knowledgeable wait staff!
Guest
penguin066
Points +85
Impossibly Great! - Edit
Small resturant and bar with lots of vegan options. The impossible burger here is the best prepared in the area! French fries are beer-battered and super yummy. Highly reccomend. (At the time of this review the white burger bun is the only vegan option)
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: Small resturant - a little cramped at times
Guest
jragan77
Points +16
Great place with lots of vegan options - Edit
Lots of vegan options and a large beer and wine selection. Would go back there again
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Jeff81
Points +464
Beer and great food - Edit
Found this as we were driving through. It is a gem. Great comfort food. They also have a dedicated fryer for vegan fries.
Read morePros: The Red Beans and Rice with vegan sausage.
Guest
Samily
Points +194
My Favorite Restaurant - Edit
The Spotted Dog is my favorite restaurant in the Triangle. They take customer comments to heart which is why they keep adding more vegan options. Best vegan comfort food.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options and they listen to their cus
Cons: It is not totally vegan.
Guest
faisca
Points +356
An Expensive, But Delicious Oasis - Edit
Veggie, as well as, LGBTQIA and canine -friendly. Recently added (2018) a bunch of additional vegetarian and vegan fare to the menu ('Featured Entrees'). Overall I'd say approximately 60% of the menu is, or can be made, vegan. Simple yet delicious American cuisine, with a few international dishes. Quite a bit expensive. Especially when they charge more to "vegan-ize". For example, a $12.50 Carolina Pub Burger costs an additional $3.75 to veganize ($16 Burger?!). Moreover, their Vegan Chili Cheese Dawgs consist of a basic chili and dog (Loma Linda?) on a standard store-bought bun. While the dishes are well prepared, I feel most don't warrant the excessive cost. But some veganized versions come with what I believe is Miyokos cheese, so that's something I guess. Discount lunch menu from 11:30 am - 5 pm daily.
Read morePros: Vegan-Friendly Menu, Safe Space for all Humans and Canines, Chill Atmosphere and Cool Building/Location
Cons: Expensive $$$
Guest
vcentx
Points +13
Spot on - Edit
Nice location and great service! Vegetarian and vegan options offered and easily label on the menu. Something for everyone.
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clovely.vegan
Points +1118
Good vegan BBQ - Edit
I'm from out of town and was really looking forward to eating here and I was not let down! I had the veggie bbq sandwich (slow-cooked shredded soy chicken) and liked it. I also had the veggie wings (soy chicken nuggets) for appetizer and I LOVED them!! The vegan dessert was just ok.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2015-10-22
Guest
xxxx
Points +267
Really good food - Edit
The food here is really good, and there are plenty of vegan and vegetarian items clearly marked on the menu. The veggie wings are delicious (you can ask to get them with vegan mayo on the side instead of blue ranch dressing) and the tingas are really good too. Some of the other items can be a little hit or miss in my opinion.
Read morePros: Lots of options, Delicious food, Clearly marked on the menu
Cons: Some items can be hit or miss, Expensive
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Katie Le
Points +557
Tons of clearly labeled vegan dishes! - Edit
This place definitely caters to vegans. Their menu had literally dozens of clearly labeled vegan options. We had the tempeh salad- it's local tempeh and truly unlike any tempeh I've ever had!! In the best way. Highly recommend that dish. Also had the veggie burger which was excellent. Our waitress was vegan, the guy sitting next to us was too, and they have fliers all over for supporting local shelters, not to mention it's a dog theme. So, all in all (for a non-vegan establishment) -- very animal friendly
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Jfer
Points +266
Very vegan friendly - Edit
Although my preference is to eat at 100% vegan restaurants, it is so refreshing to go to any restaurant that is sensitive to vegans and has multiple menu options. The staff is trained to understand and accommodate vegans. The veggie chili is vegan without the addition of cheese and is wonderful. My favorite is the tempeh "bacon" reuben. Tempeh and tofu add-ons are available for salads and vegan burger/sandwich choices as well as vegan cheese. And there are other vegan options too!
Read morePros: LOTS of vegan options and add-ons, Friendly staff, Vegan chili and tempeh "bacon"
Cons: Serves animal products
Guest
tauberl
Points +472
Lots of great options! - Edit
Veggie/veganized "comfort food" type menu with a lot to choose from, with vegan items clearly marked. I was with a group of non-vegans and everyone really liked the food (most ordered vegan dishes)- as a group we had the hummus plate, flautas (which were amazing), the curry quinoa burger, and the Reuben. They also had a vegan brownie sundae so of course I had to try that too- not the best I've ever had but still very good. It's centrally located, near lots of shops, definitely worth a visit if you're in downtown chapel hill.
Read morePros: big menu , clearly marked vegan options
Guest
Mubby
Points +60
Delicious Chik-Faux-Lay and vegan BBQ sandwiches - Edit
I eat here probably once a week - I love it! Pretty much everything right down to the salad dressings on their menu is clearly labeled if it is vegan, vegetarian and/or gluten free, and the staff is very good at answering vegan questions. Their soup of the day is often vegan and made with local ingredients. They usually have at least one vegan dessert. My favorites are their standard American fare items like the vegan BBQ sandwich (amazing - ask for vegan mayo instead of coleslaw), vegan crab cake sandwich (complete with remoulade sauce), the fantastic Chik-faux-lay sandwich, and the Tofudabeast salad if you're feeling healthy. Their Crazy Chips are really good, and you can ask them to bring vegan mayo instead of ranch for dipping. The beer-battered fries are phenomenal too. I think they have a separate fryer for vegan food. Service is usually really fast and servers are attentive and friendly. They always have interesting dog-themed artwork. When you're finished, walk across the street to Weaver St Market for people-watching or a vegan chocolate chip cookie.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Monday August 05, 2013
Updated from previous review on Monday August 05, 2013
Updated from previous review on Monday August 05, 2013
Pros: good value and portion size, cool artwork and location, friendly vibe
Cons: parties larger than 6 have to split up, could have more vegan desserts, tomatoes aren't that great
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Stuart_F_in_DC
Points +72
Vegan labeling! - Edit
They have great vegan options and they are clearly labeled on the menu. I enjoyed the quinoa burger a lot. This is a great place to take people who are hesitant about typical vegan-friendly places (Thai, Indian, etc.) because they have a pretty normal NC menu, they just happen to have some awesome vegan options!
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happyvegans
Points +78
Vegan Southern BBQ, need we say more.... - Edit
The vegan southern style (vinegar based) BBQ sandwich is the stuff cravings are made of, and it comes with yummy beer battered fries, AND a pickle! We have also gotten the vegan buffalo wings, and have enjoyed those as well. This is a great place to go with family or friends who are not veg.
Read morePros: Fast , Friendly service, Vegan/Vegetarian Options
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wackypig
Points +29
Great place to take your friends! - Edit
Their vegan offerings may be slightly limited, but they are quality. Personally, I love the Tempest Salad. The beer battered fries are also delicious. I'd also recommend sipping on the sweet tea, as they make it just perfect.
Read morePros: great value, quality ingredients
Cons: limited vegan options, service can be slow
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agentscarlet
Points +27
lots of vegetarian options! - Edit
Multiple veg options, not just salads (unlike most places) with a wealth of interesting, tasty, well-prepared entrees that are clearly marked as veg on the menu. Staff is helpful and fast. Locally owned and LGBT-friendly. Full bar but still a family-friendly atmosphere.
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veganrunner
Points +61
Great BBQ sandwich! - Edit
Although my boyfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed what we ordered, my only suggestion is that they offer more vegan options. The vegan BBQ sandwich is wonderful and the soy chicken special my boyfriend got was super as well.
Read morePros: good food, friendly staff
Cons: want more vegan options
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