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Vegan
American
Raw
Juice bar
Delivery
Take-out
Mexican
Asian
Bakery
British
Gluten-free
An all-vegan plant-based restaurant serving a variety of dishes. Every item is made to order - if in a hurry please call ahead to order. Black-owned. Open Mon 12:00pm-7:00pm, Wed-Fri 11:30am-7:00pm, Sat-Sun 12:00pm-7:00pm.
87 Reviews
First Review by JonathanPoverud
Xtie
Points +70
Worth the trip! - Edit
We went out of our way to try The Reizod Vegan Experience on a recent road trip, and it was totally worth the detour! Delicious food, excellent service, and generous portions.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-06-05
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hnp682
Points +20
Great food and so friendly! - Edit
Stopped here while passing through Columbia and so glad we did! They were so friendly and the food was delicious!! We got our food to go and they even brought it out to the car for us. Would 100% come back next time we’re in Columbia.
Read morePros: Great food, Good customer service
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Veganator85
Points +119
Great Flavors and People! - Edit
I asked the staff to pick my meal and I loved every bite. I had 6 different items and loved them all! Definitely worth going if you have the opportunity!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-13
Pros: All the food, The staff
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Shoytze
Points +712
Yum! - Edit
Huge menu, amazing food. There were real Southern options, pizza, seafood, etc. We loved everything we had and wish we could have tried more.
Read moreThis place is located in an unassuming strip mall and has very little seating. Take-out or DoorDash is the way to go. It's also not fast, we waited an hour after ordering for our food to be done, but it was well worth the wait. Just plan ahead.
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AlanClack
Points +18
Best vegan restaurant I've been to overall. - Edit
This is the best restaurant I have been to since I've been vegan. Every meal was a solid hit and the amount of choices was very refreshing. Even our friends that aren't on any vegetarian/plant-based diet loved the food and were pleasantly surprised.
Read moreMy personal favorite was the breakfast biscuit which I've missed since going with a plant-based diet. Usually places near us only have biscuits on special occasions so having one as a daily breakfast while running a 100 mile race nearby made my day every morning. Even some left overs we had reheated amazingly on our hiking portable stove.
Next time and every time we're in the area this will be a place we'll grab something guaranteed. Thanks so much guys!!
Pros: Wealth of options and choices., They have never messed up a change or substitution
Cons: A bit of a wait, but overall they are transparent.
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mermermis
Points +270
Must visit vegan joint! - Edit
Sooooo many options! We grabbed their burger and jerk “chicken” entrees. We did experience a bit of a wait but they were pretty busy with to-go orders and the food was worth it.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-02
Pros: Many options, Great food, Helpful staff
Cons: Dining area was odd
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MommaG.
Points +20
Love This Place - Edit
The food and service is phenomenal. My husband and I are vegans. Eating here fulfills our desire to eat great tasting food and maintain our vegan diet.
Read morePros: The service., The food., The atmosphere.
Cons: The parking., Not enough space yet., Small bathroom.
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SeitanicJax
Points +283
What a fantastic spot! - Edit
They cook the food to order, so don't go in thinking it's fast, but it is so worth the wait. We had the Jambalaya Pasta, Mac & Cheese, and Buffalo Chickn, and it was incredible! 🍉🍉🍉
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Cassmula
Points +716
MUST TRY!!! So many amazing options - Edit
Best believe I will be back here more than I should be. They have so many amazing options I was unsure how to choose. I went with the oyster mushrooms with two sides. Everything was perfect. I can’t wait to try everything on the menu.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-10-13
Pros: Lots of options and good variety, A few tables to dine in
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SmplPhishr
Points +48
Incredible Vegan Food - Edit
Everything I ordered was delicious. Had the fried oyster mushrooms with Mac n chz & Brussel sprouts. The Mac n chz is some of the best I’ve. I’ll definitely be coming back here when I’m in the area
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justingross
Points +271
Excellent Vegan Food - Edit
Came here twice, two days in a row while visiting Columbia for Ft Jackson Boot Camp Graduation. So happy to find this place. LOVED the vegan wings, and the vegan Jerk Chicken. Their sides are healthy and delicious. I enjoyed the grilled Brussels sprouts each time. Friendly staff, as well.
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Cher83
Points +20
Disappointing - Edit
I was in town and decided to give this place a try. I have eaten at two other vegan restaurants in the area and both were better than this. I ordered the fried okra, cauliflower bites, and spring rolls. The fried okra and cauliflower bites had more breading that actual okra and cauliflower. The spring rolls tasted doughy. I expected the food to be some much better.
Read moreCons: Pricey for the portion size, Long wait time
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AndréMoret
Points +76
I Plan My Work Trips Around Their Hours - Edit
I don't live in SC but travel to and through for work and always plan it to where I can get my Chickpea Masala over quinoa with a side of brussel sprouts. I alternate my second and third sides. The collard greens last night were good, as was the zucchini salad.
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Amber1984
Points +331
Delicious pasta salad but be prepared to wait - Edit
ordered the sliders, Cajun pasta, and pasta salad. The pasta salad was the best! It was creamy and well seasoned. The other food was not worth the 1 hour wait. I ordered online and had to wait about 30 mins upon arrival. The girls working were sooooo sweet and tried their best to be efficient. They verified every order before customers left which I really liked. The sliders are from the vegan meat blocks that you make patties with and I just don't like the flavor. The pasta looked just like the pic online but the taste was something I wasn't expecting and I think that's a me thing versus the pasta. I am not sure I'd try this place again and that's mostly because of the wait.
Read morePros: Amazing pasta salad, Easy to find, Large menu selection
Cons: Minimal parking, An hour wait for my order
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KSVeganGuy
Points +20
Fantastic Food and People! - Edit
We were traveling through the area and stopped to grab lunch. This is easily one of the best restaurants I have been to. From the oyster mushrooms to the plantains to the jambalaya pasta to the collard greens, everything was great and had wonderful flavor. The number of selections is unreal. The people were very nice too!
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ahrjay83
Points +186
Amazing vegan food - Edit
Very extensive menu with great flavors. We tried six sides and two entrees and couldn’t decide what we liked best. It seemed about the right amount of food for the price.
Read morePros: Friendly and helpful staff, Excellent flavors , Many options
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Mountainrabbit
Points +38
Disappointing - Edit
The crab and shrimp over pasta was small and drowning in a cheesy sauce that was way too salty. The jambalaya pasta was just OK. We called in our order ahead of time—an annoying experience due to blasting dance music that made it very difficult to be heard. We ended up relieved when they couldn’t seat us and we had to get takeout because the atmosphere was dreadful. The front of the restaurant has dark, dirty windows covered by ugly missized curtains and was not very clean. A few plants, flowers on the tables and decent decor and music wouldn’t cost a lot but would add so much! Less salt too…hope this restaurant can get it together.
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LindsayErndwein
Points +222
Stellar flavors! Tons of options! - Edit
This place really hit the spot after a long morning of travel and eating from packages. The flavors are delightful and the food feels both healthy and decadent. I ordered the chik'n salad with brussel sprouts and my husband ordered the double cheeseburger with collard greens. We split a chocolate milkshake which legit tasted like what we remember McDonald's milkshakes to taste like, but better and cruelty free! Highly recommend and we will be returning at least once more on our travels to see the Congaree fireflies!
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camille@rsdiv.com
Points +38
Delicious - Edit
We had a vanilla shake, chikin pain, cauliflower bites and a 4 sides plate. Everything was amazing.
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echofan
Points +285
Lots of vegan options! - Edit
Lots of vegan options and the staff was very nice! Some dishes were good, others not so much. I feel like it’s quantity of vegan dishes over quality of the food here. The juices were also very good!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-01-08
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hapivegancouple
Points +83
A Must Go To When In Columbia, SC! - Edit
We went to Reizod’s again recently and as always were so happy with the service and the meal! Ashley and Chef Lou are simply wonderful and make the experience absolutely outstanding! YUM..and, yes, YUM in all caps! A few pictures attached but didn’t take pictures of everything because, frankly, we just dove in and started eating…and kept eating! We are looking forward to visiting again!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan variety!, Friendly!, Aim to please!
Cons: There isn’t one where we live :(
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Privat3
Points +16
Great food/Friendly staff - Edit
*UPDATE*:
Read moreIf I could give a 6 for food & service, I probably would have.
Went back & got the double cheezburgers, mac & cheez, strawberry cheezcake & 2 different strawberry cupcakes.
The owner, Chef Lou, updated the menu because of feedback from his customers. This is AMAZING to see! He increased the burger sizes, the cheezcake size & installed more air conditioners. The food was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS & the burgers were the perfect portion size. Got full off of 1 double cheezeburger & mac & cheez. Their desserts are outstanding! I highly recommend trying the strawberry cheezecake.
He also said they're expanding their restaurant to add more seating. AMAZING! Not enough people can take constructive, truthful criticism and turn it into something so positive. He seems like an awesome man!
Let's give our business to this AMAZING small business owner & make him grow. LOVE all the positive changes Chef Lou! Keep up the amazing work & wonderful healthy food!!!
Stay blessed everyone & remember...you ARE loved! 😇❤🥰🙏😊
*Previous comment*
LOVE the taste of the food! They use quality ingredients at a mediocre price. Had the bacon cheeseburgers, spicy chikn wraps, nachos, cheesecake, shakes & juice. The flavor of EVERYTHING was OUTSTANDING! Just unhappy with portion size & left not feeling full. Spent almost $100. One would think, you'd leave happy & full. We will come back & maybe try something else.
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-29
Pros: AMAZING CHEF & small business, Quality ingredients, Delicious food
Cons: Prices of some items
Guest
PR1VATE
Points +24
THE BEST VEGAN FOOD AROUND - Edit
**UPDATE**
Read moreI visited this restaurant again today (party of two). The owner (Chef Lou) was there and let me know he had seen my earlier review. He informed me that he appreciated my constructive criticism and initially offered to comp my party with four sides & four deserts. He Ultimately, comped four deserts now and promised me a free meat lovers pizza at my next visit. He also updated the air conditioning system by installing two wall-mounted units and another portable unit, which made it nice and cool indoors (so we ate there), informed me of a new indoor lounging area coming soon, and increased the portion sizes of the food!
Now THAT's how you respond to honest feedback!
As for the food. My party ultimately got four Double Cheezeburgers (with free soy-free Ba'con upgrades), four Mac & Cheez sides ($15 for each burger and side), two slices of Strawbeery Cheezecake, and two strawberry cupcakes (which we have yet to eat).
I am not exaggerating when I tell you that (minus the cupcakes we have yet to eat), my party and I agree that this was THE BEST VEGAN FOOD WE HAVE EVER EATEN from a restaurant, not just within South Carolina, but within any state within which we've eaten (which is a few); and with the portion size upgrades it's reasonably priced.
Not only were the Double Ba'con Cheezeburgers, Mac & Cheez, and Strawberry Cheezecake ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS, but with the portion sizes increased, we were full after eating just one burger and one side of Mac & Cheez each! That's getting full from vegan food for 15$!!! From my experience, that's a feat!
Overall, we are both HIGHLY SATISFIED AND IMPRESSED with both Chef Lou (who clearly takes pride in his business and food and appreciates his customers and their feedback) and the offerings at Reizod Vegan Experience and HIGHLY recommend eating there!
Chef Lou seems like a really great guy. If there were more business owners (or people, in general) like him the world would be a better place.
The **Original review** (06-16-2024) titled "Delicious Food - Pretty Pricey," combined with this review, has too many characters to provide here. If you're interested in seeing them both you'll find them posted on Google Maps.
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-28
Pros: LOCAL BUSINESS W/ GREAT OWNER, DELICIOUS FOOD W/ FILLING PORTIONS, MANY OPTIONS
Cons: SMALL EATING AREA, SOME ITEMS ARE SLIGHTLY PRICEY, CAN'T THINK OF ANY MORE CONS
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JohnHowell
Points +54
Worth the trip every time I come to Columbia - Edit
So many choices. Yet to be disappointed by any choose
Read moreSo glad they have a bricks and mortar home now.
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InsincerelyJules
Points +33
Flavorful Feast - Edit
I recently dined at Reizod Vegan Experience in Columbia, SC while on a road trip and it was such a wonderful experience! The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, making me feel welcome the moment I walked in. Their passion for vegan food really shines through when you talk to them. Definitely try this gem if you’re in the area!
Read moreThe wait was a bit long and the indoor temperature a tad warm (but nowhere
near unbearable). The food was well worth the wait!
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-08
Pros: Flavor, Options, Portions
Cons: Wait, Indoor temp
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NatureGurl
Points +20
AMAZING My favorite restaurant - Edit
This spot it truly a gem. As a vegan, it is very hard to eat out without any issues. When i come here i have no more worries. Price is affordable, portions are large, options are endless, food is amazing every time, and i know everything is clean and vegan.
Read moreMy favorites are the wings, 5 layer salad, smoothies and milkshakes, hibachi, and cheesecake the blueberry was devine 😍😍
I always have leftovers and i always feel great after eating here
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-02
Pros: Largest menu around , Friendly and helpful staff , Food is great every time
Cons: none this place is great
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VeganLuv83
Points +16
Superb Flavor Amazing Portions - Edit
Milkshakes, Smoothies, Biodegradable, Options without limits, amazing staff. This place was mind blowing to say the least. Wish we had one of these in every city. Don’t walk if you’re in the area run and enjoy. The best bang for the buck we found in South Carolina.
Read morePros: Soy Free Options , Flavor was unmatched , The food was soooo good
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