Lacto
Ovo
American
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Beer/Wine
Mexican
Breakfast
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Worker-owned cafe. Reported makes tofu and vegan cheese - ask for a substitution. Serves breakfast and lunch (from 11am) on weekdays, and the breakfast menu only on weekends. Has a Mexi Night dinner, on Tues evenings in summer: the special always vegetarian and veganizable. Reopened May 2023. Open Mon-Sat 7:00am-2:00pm, Tue 5:00pm-8:30pm, Sun 9:00am-2:00pm.
34 Reviews
First Review by rfgrove
A.HappyVegan
Points +66
Vegan breakfast go-to spot! - Edit
I stopped in here for breakfast and was delightfully surprised by the savory vegan option found in the Lambert platter. It's a tofu scramble that comes with roasted potatoes topped with groovy gravy. The groovy gravy is a mushroom based gravy with a smoky flavor making it quite the treat. The soysage was so good I ordered some to go! The platter includes the option of adding one side. I chose the whole wheat toast, which rounded out the meal perfectly. The ambiance is do cute, calm, cozy and quirky. My waiter Dylan was super nice and explained that the vibe was a result of the owner adding his own personal art collection touches over the years. The cafe has been there for 80 years! Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-03
Pros: Clearly labeled vegan option, The groovy gravy (mushroom based), Ambiance
Cons: No parking on adjacent lot, plenty of st parking
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fontenot
Points +158
Adorable little cafe not far from I-81 - Edit
This is a very cute cafe with some great (and much needed) vegan options for the area. A lot of the folks dining here seemed like local regulars, which was nice to see. It seems like a real haven for the community.
Read moreWe got Lambert's Platter (tofu scramble, sausage, gravy) and the tofu banh mi, and both really liked our orders. We both had cappuccinos as well (they have oat, almond, and soy milk, with an unfortunate 50 cent surcharge).
Great staff and environment with a kind of alt vibe. Cool decor. Bathrooms are single stall (and very tiny).
Many people report long wait times here. They have an app for joining the table waitlist before you arrive (or if you want to sit in your car because there's no room to wait inside). However the app currently just opens the toasttab page, so you can avoid downloading a whole app by just visiting the link directly: https://tables.toasttab.com/restaurants/454e80e2-961d-4d4b-bc27-0b9196431f58/joinWaitlist
We had no wait when arriving at 1 on a weekday, about an hour before they close.
Pros: Cute atmosphere and decor, Good vibes
Cons: Tiny space, Pretty small number of vegan items on the menu
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TheresaJGD
Points +138
Streamlined pit stop - Edit
We were happy to find a brunch menu with many vegan options, as we detoured from I 81 on a trip from PA to TX. Their app allows you to get on the waitlist from the road. We timed it so we walked in and sat down even though sometimes the wait is 20 tables deep, we learned.
Read moreAll the egg dishes can be made with tofu scramble and they have buckwheat vegan pancakes. The atmosphere is eclectic, funky, warm, and community focused. We met the owner and he was super friendly and passionate about the restaurant. 
Updated from previous review on 2025-12-21
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regijane
Points +179
V/GF Pancakes! - Edit
Really love their buckwheat v/gf pancakes, esp w blueberries. Super friendly and cute cafe!
Read morePros: V/GF PANCAKES, Really Good Coffee, Friendly vibe :)
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Lechat98
Points +223
Great Little Place - Edit
Quaint little place with great vibes. Several vegan options. 
Read morePros: Good choices , Reasonable prices
Cons: No decaf espresso
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Janan
Points +42
Greta vegan options - Edit
They had plenty of vegan options and substitutes.
Read morePros: Groovy gravy!, Quaint environment
Cons: The space is small, Thw wait time can be 20-45 min
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CottonK
Points +53
Great - Edit
The vegan options are delicious. Fun atmosphere, quick service, well prepared food. A real gem.
Read morePros: Food, People, Vibe
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happyvegan410
Points +140
Cute little place - Edit
I loved that they had pancakes and Tofu. Many non-veg places have one or the other. Super enjoyable and we'll definitely go back!
Read morePros: Sweet and savory vegan brekky choices, Cute atmosphere and sweet staff
Cons: They were out of Vegan cookies 😔
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sedstrom
Points +208
Worth a side trip to eat here! - Edit
5 star restaurant! Not sure why this app only allows a max of 4 stars. Staff is outstanding and understood my vegan diet. I had a mushroom Philly that the only sub need was with vegan cheese. Side was the vegan Caesar. Absolutely outstanding! Very flavorful. Highly recommend!! Many vegan options.
Read morePros: Great service, Flavorful food, Several vegan options
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raceengr
Points +36
Local gem! - Edit
I loved the many vegan options for weekend brunch. Flavors were ok, but vibe and staff were great. House-made (vegan) oatmeal chocolate chip cookie was da bomb! It's always great to find a little local gem like!
Read morePros: Many vegan options, Great service, Great vibe
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LoreLerner
Points +28
Good vegan options - Edit
Good vegan options, nice service
Read moreI tried the burritos and the scrambled
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MarciaC
Points +29
5 stars - Edit
but Happy Cow reserves that for vegetarian establishments. I would give it 5 stars, though. This has been my favorite restaurant in Harrisonburg since I was introduced to it many years ago. Closed for a while during Covid and recently reopened under new, competent management with many of the old favorites on the menu. I live out of the area and just stopped there yesterday on my way through town for the first time since reopening, and it did not disappoint. I ordered Lambert's Platter, an old favorite; my husband had the falafel burger. Prices are reasonable, staff is friendly, service is good, food is delicious and healthful. Just like old times. Highly recommended.
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katie.18
Points +64
Great place for breakfast! - Edit
Little grill has great vegan options, and they’re always delicious! Their groovy gravy is fantastic and their tofu scramble is unbeatable.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Nice atmosphere, Friendly service
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Laurenveronica7
Points +1672
TEMPORARILY CLOSED - Edit
This place is closed for the time bring, very sad. We didn’t know when we went up.😒
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samrss
Points +13
Always good! - Edit
I remember I would eat their vegan food before I was vegan - it’s just that good. It’s one of the main places that made me feel like I could actually go vegan and stay vegan while eating great food.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-10
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Food is absolutely delicious , Healthy food at a Reasonable price
Cons: Unconventional hours of operation
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BeverlyOrnberg
Points +1209
Hearty breakfasts - Edit
My Daniel continues his birthday trek in Harrisonburg and stopped here for a hearty buckwheat pancake which he said was wonderful.
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ChloeCanetti
Points +322
Affordable and delicious!! - Edit
This place was great!!! We gorged ourselves on all the food. I got pancakes (vegetarian, not vegan), potatoes, and a biscuit. They also had this yummy vegan cheese sauce that is made in house. Prices were great too- we ate a ton and it was less than $30 for 2 people!
Read morePros: Great food, Brunch place, Cheap
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ALittleVeganLove
Points +461
Great Vegan Options - Edit
While visiting Shenandoah National Park, I searched for a close enough place with vegan options and was shocked to find vegan breakfast! I ordered the tofu scramble with Cajun potatoes, a short stack of the g.f. blueberry buckwheat pancakes, one of their HUGE vegan oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, and a side of veggie chili. Everything tasted great and was seasoned well! The staff was super friendly too! I will definitely return when I'm back in the area.
Read morePros: Vegan breakfast , Friendly staff that knows their vegan options , Good prices
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Scholemillers
Points +874
Great tofu scramble - Edit
Both the plain scramble and the breakfast burrito were very good - well seasoned, and love that Twin Oaks tofu. Pancake was kind of weird and not fully cooked in the middle.
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VeganOfTheValley
Points +76
Generous Amount of Vegan Options - Edit
Had a hard time selecting just one option because there were plenty to choose from. I landed on the vegan pancakes because I hadn't had pancakes since going vegan a couple years ago. The employee that took our order was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I also impulse bought a giant vegan cookie that took me 3 sitting to finish. I appreciated that the pancake was made with flax and the cookie made with whole grains - makes indulging feel a little more nourishing!
Read morePros: Staff knowledgeable about the vegan diet
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YumVeganCookies
Points +74
We love the vegan options here! - Edit
Cool atmosphere, friendly staff and lots of vegan options!!! It sometimes takes us 15-20 minutes to decide what we want because they offer so many choices. This is a welcome change from most restaurants out there, which only offer 1 or 2 vegan things to choose from (if that!!). We like the community involvement, too.
Read morePros: Many vegan options., Tofu Scrambler!!!, Excellent tasting food!!
Cons: They're only open for breakfast & lunch. :-(, Parking is limited.
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Adjexc
Points +50
Cozy little co-op - Edit
Love going here every time I'm in town. Clearly marked vegan options, everyone always enjoys their meal. Fun themed nights. Great breakfast.
Read morePros: Delicious veggie fare abounds
Cons: Crowded, often a wait
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JenniferJillHarman
Points +829
Great place - Edit
Crowded but worth the wait. Only a few plant based choices but they were delicious. My son was thrilled to have a vegan pumpkin spice pancake.
Read morePros: Tasty sage meatless sausage patties
Cons: No espresso
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gwild
Points +1610
Great food great prices - Edit
This place was perfectly positioned near the highway on our way to visit the Luray Caverns. It isn’t vegetarian but has tons of vegetarian and vegan options.
Read moreI had the vegan peanut noodle bowl and I loved it. It was made with perfectly cooked rice noodles and had lots of greens. The serving size was just right for me. It was delicious.
My husband - the Reuben expert- said his Reuben sandwich was excellent.it was vegetarian but could be made vegan. (His favorite Reuben ever is still at Strong hearts in Syracuse).
My son loved his Hermès wrap and lemonade. It was filled with a falafel that was perfectly crunchy.
The prices were very reasonable. The wrap was $5.34, the Reuben $8.90 and my bowl was $8.01.
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Great prices
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Sipeskm
Points +67
so great ! - Edit
Tons of vegan options that the carnivor options seem out of place !
Read moreSo hip and fun atmosphere.
Excellent price.
Go on Thursdays for the breakfast dinner.
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Xtralife
Points +153
Cute place - Edit
I usually try and stop here when I’m in Harrisonburg. Food is good and the prices are reasonable. Vegan items are clearly labeled and most things can be made vegan with substitutions.
Read morePros: Several vegan options , Friendly staff, Nice atmosphere
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surrealies
Points +22
Best Local Eating - Edit
Worker owned. Ingredients sources from local farms. Cozy and kindly, with occasional live music offerings. Plenty of vegan and vegetarian on the menu without substituting.
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