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Mexican
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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

Vegan
05 Jun 2026

Worth the trip!

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.

Updated from previous review on 2026-06-05

hnp682

Points +20

Vegan
23 May 2026

Great food and so friendly!

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.

Pros: Great food, Good customer service

Veganator85

Points +119

Vegan
13 Apr 2026

Great Flavors and People!

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!

Updated from previous review on 2026-04-13

Pros: All the food, The staff

Shoytze

Points +712

Vegan
13 Mar 2026

Yum!

Huge menu, amazing food. There were real Southern options, pizza, seafood, etc. We loved everything we had and wish we could have tried more.

This 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.

AlanClack

Points +18

Vegan
22 Feb 2026

Best vegan restaurant I've been to overall.

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.

My 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.

mermermis

Points +270

Vegan
02 Jan 2026

Must visit vegan joint!

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.

Updated from previous review on 2026-01-02

Pros: Many options, Great food, Helpful staff

Cons: Dining area was odd

MommaG.

Points +20

Vegan
31 Dec 2025

Love This Place

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.

Pros: The service., The food., The atmosphere.

Cons: The parking., Not enough space yet., Small bathroom.

SeitanicJax

Points +283

Vegan
12 Nov 2025

What a fantastic spot!

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! 🍉🍉🍉

Cassmula

Points +716

Vegan
20 Oct 2025

MUST TRY!!! So many amazing options

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.

Updated from previous review on 2025-10-13

Pros: Lots of options and good variety, A few tables to dine in

SmplPhishr

Points +48

Vegan
09 Oct 2025

Incredible Vegan Food

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

justingross

Points +271

Vegetarian
14 Sep 2025

Excellent Vegan Food

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.

Cher83

Points +20

Vegan
14 Aug 2025

Disappointing

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.

Cons: Pricey for the portion size, Long wait time

AndréMoret

Points +76

Vegetarian
29 Jul 2025

I Plan My Work Trips Around Their Hours

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.

Amber1984

Points +331

Vegan
27 Jul 2025

Delicious pasta salad but be prepared to wait

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.

Pros: Amazing pasta salad, Easy to find, Large menu selection

Cons: Minimal parking, An hour wait for my order

KSVeganGuy

Points +20

Vegan
07 Jul 2025

Fantastic Food and People!

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!

ahrjay83

Points +186

Vegan
07 Jul 2025

Amazing vegan food

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.

Pros: Friendly and helpful staff, Excellent flavors , Many options

Mountainrabbit

Points +38

Vegan
25 May 2025

Disappointing

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.

LindsayErndwein

Points +222

Vegan
19 May 2025

Stellar flavors! Tons of options!

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!

camille@rsdiv.com

Points +38

Mostly Veg
02 Mar 2025

Delicious

We had a vanilla shake, chikin pain, cauliflower bites and a 4 sides plate. Everything was amazing.

echofan

Points +285

Vegan
08 Jan 2025

Lots of vegan options!

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!

Updated from previous review on 2025-01-08

hapivegancouple

Points +83

Vegan
07 Dec 2024

A Must Go To When In Columbia, SC!

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!

Pros: Lots of vegan variety!, Friendly!, Aim to please!

Cons: There isn’t one where we live :(

Privat3

Points +16

Vegan
29 Aug 2024

Great food/Friendly staff

*UPDATE*:
If 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

PR1VATE

Points +24

Vegan
29 Aug 2024

THE BEST VEGAN FOOD AROUND

**UPDATE**

I 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

JohnHowell

Points +54

Vegan
03 Aug 2024

Worth the trip every time I come to Columbia

So many choices. Yet to be disappointed by any choose

So glad they have a bricks and mortar home now.

InsincerelyJules

Points +33

Vegan
08 Jul 2024

Flavorful Feast

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!

The 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

NatureGurl

Points +20

Vegan
02 Jul 2024

AMAZING My favorite restaurant

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.

My 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

VeganLuv83

Points +16

Vegan
Owner
02 Jul 2024

Superb Flavor Amazing Portions

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.

Pros: Soy Free Options , Flavor was unmatched , The food was soooo good




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