Vegan-friendly
Lacto
American
Organic
Delivery
Take-out

Coffee cafe offers a variety of vegetarian dishes, baked goods, and fair trade coffee. See website for live music, independent films, and other events. Online ordering avaialble though website. Delivery through SAVtakeout.com. Reported fully vegetarian February 2023. Open Mon-Sun 7:00am-5:00pm.


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108 Reviews

First Review by bagfullofbricks

OwlBeBack

Points +27

Vegan
30 Jul 2012

I hope the coffee is better than the cake...

I was so excited to find that there was a place in Savannah where my boyfriend and I could get some vegan dessert during our vacation. We went out of our way to the Sentient Bean. We both ordered the orange chocolate cake. It was dry as dirt. It was more like biscotti than cake. This stuff gives vegan baked goods a bad name. We won't be going back.

Pros: location

Cons: very dry vegan cake, the furniture needs replacing

Amyladedada1

Points +528

Vegan
27 Apr 2024

Classic!

I’ve been spending time with folks who used to live in Savannah and The Sentient Bean has always been a gem. I love the vegan options they have.

Pros: Quick, Cute outdoor courtyard

annies755

Points +300

Vegan
06 Apr 2024

Great brunch

Went there for Sunday brunch. Lots of delicious vegan offerings in a restaurant that offers vegan and non-vegan dishes. On Sundays, not only do they have their regular breakfast but they also have seasonal specials like vegan strawberry pancakes and vegan sausage gravy and biscuits. The restaurant is across the street from Forsyth Park so highly recommend a stroll after your meal.

Pdula

Points +152

Vegan
24 Mar 2024

Perfect for vegan breakfast!

This is my favorite place in Savannah for vegan breakfast. The coffee is top notch, the staff is amazing, and there are multiple hot vegan breakfast items to choose from. It's great to have something other than pastries or oatmeal and the breakfast tacos and breakfast burritos fill the bill. Also the atmosphere is perfect. Definitely recommend a visit here.

MadelineBillhimer

Points +57

Vegan
08 Mar 2024

Budget friendly

Vegan breakfast burrito is bang for your buck! Always a little dif depending on who the chef is that day, but still great. Lots of vegan specials and baked bars!! They also support community people as a safe space for rest, recharge, and epic music shows and open mics.

Pros: Affordable, Punk, Near park

miapuffia

Points +190

Vegan
21 Feb 2024

Must visit

Little coffee shop with food and baked goods worth going for. The breakfast burrito was very tasty but needed a lot more sauce. The lemon blueberry bread was my favorite.

Updated from previous review on 2024-02-17

Pros: Great atmosphere, Fast and nice service, Fair prices

Cons: Could have more options

Casalita

Points +157

Vegan
17 Feb 2024

Basic breakfast

Food was decent but pretty basic: breakfast burrito, breakfast tacos, BBQ tofu wrap, and your general quinoa power bowl.

I had the burrito which was just okay, kinda dry and there’s no real breakfast sides to get with it other than a baked good. I had the lemon blueberry bread which was also good but nothing special. I kinda expected more from an all veg place. Service was also lukewarm

Pros: Meat-free, Vegan breakfast option

Cons: Food was just okay , Basic and small menu

ChrisJen

Points +113

Vegan
17 Dec 2023

Fresh & Vibey

Super eco friendly and artsy. Local artists pieces are on the walls, outdoor seating, and expansive recycling bins.

We had two tofu breakfast bowls, lattes and a toffee bar. We started our day here before we toured Savannah. It’s an excellent cafe with lots of vegan options.

veganmaxwell

Points +82

Vegan
26 Nov 2023

Good food and prices

Ordered lattes, breakfast burritos, and some type of rose mango pastry. Lattes were tasty, burritos were very good and filling, and the mango rose pastry was surprisingly flavorful and interesting. Everything was reasonably priced, and the vibe is casual and welcoming.

Pros: Food, Coffee, Vibe

TinaPlantbased

Points +222

Vegan
20 Nov 2023

Great spot for breakfast and lunch

We visit every time we are in the area.

Updated from previous review on 2023-11-20

Pros: Great vegan options including vegan baked goods, Ambiance and awesome store next door , Burrito was tasty

Cons: Tacos needed more seasoning

christen_sadler

Points +94

Vegan
06 Oct 2023

So disappointed

My husband and I decided to try Sentient Bean because of all the good reviews, but we were so disappointed.

He ordered the quiche, I ordered the biscuits and gravy with a side salad.

None of the food was seasoned. It was some of the blandest food I’ve ever tasted. I’m not even sure what was on the biscuits they served me, but it was definitely not gravy.

Even our lattes were lackluster.

Pros: Cool atmosphere , Local art for purchase

Cons: No flavor , Too expensive for what you get

San&Ruben

Points +110

Vegetarian
03 Sep 2023

Definitely no European portions😂

Big place with vegetarian food and some vegan options. We had the banana nut pancakes and the vegan breakfast tacos. Super tasty, and lots of it 😅. I couldn't finish it.. Haha.

LizMayo

Points +1280

Vegan
12 Jul 2023

Huge Portions

This place is large and welcoming inside. The vegan burrito was huge and reasonably priced. I’d like to see more purely vegan options, however, in the pastry case.

Veganmouse

Points +894

Vegan
20 Jun 2023

Great burrito

Few vegan options (burrito, taco, bowl).

Got the vegan burrito and thought it was very good, very healthy. Tofu scramble was actually scrambled rather than in cubes.

Slightly on the small side of burritos, but delicious

kayveg2008

Points +176

Vegan
22 May 2023

Favorite breakfast place

My boyfriend and I tried the vegan breakfast burrito which consist of tofu scramble, spinach, vegan sausage, onion, black beans, and vegan spicy mayo. It was delicious. It comes with a cup of salsa and Sriracha on the plate. We also got the iced black tea which is good. I added my own stevia to it. The pancakes are delicious too.

Updated from previous review on 2023-05-19

Pros: Plenty of vegan options

VeganDrainer

Points +1348

Vegan
28 Mar 2023

Very good coffee and food

Loved the breakfast burrito and coffees

Raquel_

Points +604

Vegan
22 Mar 2023

Bangin Breakfast Burrito

Came here for a light breakfast and had a delicious tofu scramble burrito. They also had vegan breakfast tacos and BBQ tofu tacos. Saw some vegan baked goods in the front as well. Great place to get work done or have a chat with friends. Food came out fresh and fast!

Updated from previous review on 2023-03-22

Pros: Fast service , Sustainable practices , Outdoor seating

JoanReding

Points +353

Vegan
17 Jan 2023

Great breakfast spot

Nice location for breakfast near Forsyth park. I had a delicious burrito and blueberry poppy seed bread

Pros: Good vegan options , Great location

DrMichelle20

Points +463

Vegan
15 Jan 2023

Friendly spot

Casual coffee spot with several vegan food options! Enjoyed the vegan breakfast burrito and a soy latte before taking a morning stroll through Forsyth Park. Nothing fancy, but everything was great and staff was very friendly.

Srincon

Points +361

Vegan
09 Jan 2023

Cute quirky vegan friendly!

I’ve visited Savannah a few times & never came by. I regretted it after having their vegan breakfast burrito today. I split it with my partner and truly enjoyed it. It isn’t really spicy so I recommend adding some cholula if you prefer spice! Regardless I’ll be back next time I stop by Savannah.

Pros: Few vegan options , Tofu scramble

Pursnick

Points +264

Vegan
18 Oct 2022

Local place to see

This reminded me of being veggie in the late 1990’s (as I was) and the kind of spots I found. Ingredients mostly local and fresh, good but kind of bland tofu scramble in crumbly but tasty corn tortillas. I’d go again if in the area and try something else. Lime tree on the patio!

Pros: Decent prices , Nice classic coffee house atmosphere

Cons: Could’ve used more flavor and ingredients in dish

tahini3

Points +54

Vegan
22 Aug 2022

Delicious kind coffee and vegan dishes!

So stoked on the many vegan dishes and options as well as the overall cool vibe of the employees and the space itself. The growing vegan seen in Savannah makes me want to come spend some time there and help grow it even more!

Pros: Yummy fully vegan dishes, Easy to veganize the dishes that were not vegan, Super rad space to sit inside and out

Cons: not yet 100% vegan

Tresgraces

Points +768

Vegan
05 Jun 2022

Great brunch spot

Went here for a yummy Sunday brunch & the vegan pancakes of the day did not disappoint. Also could grab vegan breakfast burrito or tacos.

Pros: Plenty of vegan options , Cool vibe

michaelsalamey

Points +163

Vegan
11 May 2022

Sentient and Amazing!

The Sentient Bean had been one of our staple spots in Savannah for years. Great vegan and omnivore options. The food is delicious, ample desserts and baked goods, great staff and reasonable prices.

If you are vegan, The Sentient Bean will be your morning go to in Savannah. It's the best way to start your day, especially if you stroll through Forsyth Park on your way there each morning.

Breakfast burrito, tofu tacos, 2 baked goods, and 2 giant soy lattes (about the size of a Starbucks Venti but for about $3 less) was around $40, including tip!

That's an amazing local bargain in the area for top tier vittles.

This place is a must for vegan travelers!

Updated from previous review on 2013-05-15

Pros: Taste and Quality, Price, Multiple Vegan Options

Cons: Location (south side of Forsyth Park), Hours (no late dinners--it's a cafe!)

charlitownsend

Points +26

Vegan
03 May 2022

SO good, i highly recommend this place

there are lots of vegan options, the food is absolutely delicious and not too expensive. the restaurant is so cute, now my new favorite place for vegan breakfast!!

AlyEli

Points +66

Vegan
23 Apr 2022

Great Coffee, Great Food

Several vegan items on the regular menu. We had the BBQ tofu tacos and the vegan breakfast burrito. Both excellent and flavorful. Coffee was great too, with a few different non-dairy milk options. Would recommend stopping by if you’re in town, it’s just on the south end of Forsyth park.

veganinedinburgh

Points +133

Vegan
16 Apr 2022

Good options

Nice amount of vegan options however me and my partner both ordered the exact same thing and his came on a plate with sauce but mine came in a takeaway box with no sauce which we found a bit strange? It was tasty and service was okay.




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