Lacto
American
Pizza
Italian
Beer/Wine
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Take-out
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Pizzas, sandwiches, soups, salads, quesadilla, and burritos. Ask staff about ingredients. Brunch on weekend. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:30pm, Fri 11:00am-10:30pm, Sat 10:00am-10:30pm, Sun 10:00am-9:00pm.
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50 Reviews
First Review by tomaswk
SJamesJones
Points +86
Deserts! - Edit
Great food! Vegan options!
Read morePros: Vegan options, Daily special, Cookies & cupcakes
Guest
oleiah
Points +587
Vegan Friendly - Edit
Ate here 3 times in our 4 days in Knoxville! The Tomato Head saved us with their vegan food: we were at a wedding reception nearby that had zero vegan options. I ran over to Tomato Head and ordered a couple sandwiches to go. Loved that it was so close!
Read moreThe staff is friendly and everyone knows what "vegan" means. Our waiter even told us that they have a recipe book in the back that they can check for every ingredient. Their patio area was comfy and the inside dining area is huge. Would definitely eat here again!
Pros: knowledgeable staff, has tofu, vegan cheese
Cons: serves meat, charges extra for vegan cheese
Guest
TofuTrey
Points +817
Go-To Vegan Spot in Knoxville! - Edit
Only thing keeping me from giving a fifth star is that they also serve non-vegan options, but the vegan options are plentiful! I was on a business trip in Knoxville for nearly six days and tried a lot of vegan-friendly restaurants, but still managed to eat here five different times and only got the same thing once (could have tried something different, but was craving pizza). Staff was awesome, food was awesome, the outdoor seating was great! Try the vegan sandwich, hummus, vegan cookies and cupcakes (specify vegan), vegan pizza, and vegan calzone!
Read morePros: A lot of vegan options!, Incredibly delicious, Great and knowledgeable staff
Cons: Serve non-vegan food
Guest
veggie_htx
Points +2082
Delicious vegan options - Edit
The Vegan sandwich is delicious, especially the pesto and herbed bun. I must say that while tasty, the way the tofu was prepared was strangely. It was cut into small triangles and this shape made them fall out of the sandwich really easily (i.e. you need a fork or some clean hands). The sandwich came with a side of a chips and a pickle too :)
Read moreFor dessert they have giant vegan cookies that look soft and chewy and cupcakes!
Guest
JasmineDulaney
Points +21
Cozy and Personable - Edit
My husband and I finally stopped in for a bite to eat after too many frustrating experiences searching for truly vegan options in Knoxville.
Read moreWe were immediately impressed with the atmosphere of The Tomato Head, a small bar for ordering To-Go or quick desserts, and a quaint patio for ambiance.
I appreciated the glass wall separating the kitchen from the dining room, it screams "We're transparent and we mean it" to guests.
Our server was hospitable, energetic, and seemingly passionate which tells me that this place is doing things the right way in terms of workplace culture, and ultimately, guest satisfaction.
We ordered a hummus plate (practically fought over the included pickled carrots) and then shared a baked tofu sandwich. I was beyond satisfied with our first vegan meal out and especially appreciated the clear labels on the menu. There's always something disconcerting about a restaurant that says something is vegan but lacks the proper official labeling (you'd be surprised how many people still offer me cheese and egg dishes)
The sandwich was absolutely delicious, and I'm not a huge fan of tofu. The use of quality ingredients was evident in the taste and texture of both the vegetables and wheat bread. We'll definitely be spending another date night sipping beers and chowing down on some plant-based goodies.
Pros: Delicious Food, Laid-back atmosphere, Friendly staff
Cons: Small Portions, Only a few vegan options
Guest
Buddhacat01
Points +67
YUM! - Edit
Got one of the baked tofu sandwhiches as a vegan option and with vegan cheese. It was amazing! Loved that they had vegan baked goods too though I didn't try any. I sat at the bar and the young woman serving me was vegan too, good service. My only disappointment is that they are not all vegan or even vegetarian-much too much meat on the menu. That's why the 4 star instead of 5.
Read morePros: Vegan menu options, Will veganize meals for you, Vegan baked goods
Cons: Lots of meat on the menu
Guest
lilypadhai
Points +147
Great Pizza/Vegan Options - Edit
Yum! When I walked in and saw the bakery case with vegan sugar cookies and chocolate chip cookies, I knew I'd made the right food choice for downtown Knoxville. The restaurant staff were friendly and wonderful. The place itself is very light and cool. They offer several veg and vegan sandwiches and salads. They also have Daiya cheese and tofu available to substitute out for any non-veg menu items. The pizza is really thin crust, which I loved. It was a great, quick, yummy dining experience!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2017-03-25
Pros: Almost anything can be made vegan, Great location and ambiance, Vegan cookies for dessert!
Guest
attacusatlas
Points +78
Delicious! - Edit
I ordered "The Vegan" sandwich here, and it was absolutely delicious! The down side was that I ordered it to go, and the whole process seemed really chaotic. It's possible that I just caught them on an off day (this was my first visit), but I had to wait awhile just to order, since the busy bartender seemed to be the only one who could take a to-go order, even though the two hostesses were just standing right next to me. Then I waited about 15 minutes for my sandwich, and eventually realized that it had been sitting behind the counter for some time, which was frustrating since so many employees had walked back and forth there and even rung up other people right next to it, and we were clearly the only people waiting there the whole time.
Read moreHowever, the tasty sandwich made up for it. They also had awesome-looking vegan baked goods, and the hostesses were really nice. It's possible that the slow and unorganized service was just a fluke--it was pretty busy--so I'd definitely go back here if I was in Knoxville again.
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Delicious food, Nice employees
Cons: Unusually long wait, Chaotic service
Guest
Jojewo
Points +160
great food and service - Edit
This place became my go to place during a visit to Knoxville. Staff was very helpful in answering all my questions. Tried some of everything over the few days I was there. Vegan pizzas, sandwiches, and cupcakes. There are vegan beers on the menu but they aren't labeled, I had to resort to Barnivore for that info.
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rickyboy
Points +35
a knoxville staple - Edit
always happy with my experience here and the market square patio seating can't be beat! they probably deserve 5 cows, too!
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readryan
Points +28
Not sure why this is designated as non-vegetarian - Edit
I'm a vegan and had an awesome meal...salad and pizza (w/follow your heart cheese). I will be going back fo sho:)
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KevinMeyer
Points +242
great pizza! - Edit
Our K-Town Vegans MeetUp Group has now endorsed this restaurant as vegan friendly.
Read moreFantastic pizza, great beer and wine selection, excellent sandwiches, nice patio right on Market Square.
Pros: pizza, sandwiches
Cons: noisy inside, can be very busy
Guest
Gbadvocate09
Points +49
sweetness - Edit
The tomato head brunch is awesome. . . for non vegans. I got there pretty early to munch and study. Ordered my coffee and asked about a vegan option for the housemade soysage and gravy that I'd previously been informed were vegan. The waitress confirmed they were vegan and said that all of their breads including the biscuits. Ecstatic - because I'm a southerner raised on biscuits who misses them fiercely - I ordered the vegan gravy and biscuits with soysage. Out came my order a few minutes later, I took a bite without inspecting and found cheese and eggs. Curious I went inside to ask if it was soy cheese and some form of egg replacement before I continued eating. Turns out the biscuits, and gravy are totally not vegan, the waitress had done me favor by accidently mixing up the order, because the brown gravy does have cream in it somehow. However the manager personally asked the cook, and the bagel and hummus is an entirely vegan option and so are the vegan chocolate chip cookies they gave me free of charge with their apologies. Sweet cookies and people at the tomato head.
Read morePros: staff are really awesome people
Cons: such a diverse menu can occasionally lead to mixup
Guest
Raesock
Points +672
Kepner Melt Forever! - Edit
They have quite a few vegan options, but I ALWAYS get the Kepner melt. It is so delicious I can't bring myself to get something else when we eat there. It is even good a few hours later if you get it to go. The staff has always been great and very knowledgeable. Tomato head is our favorite place to eat when we are in Knoxville! Try their vegan pesto too, it is really tasty.
Read morePros: vegan sandwiches, kepner melt, reasonably priced
Cons: can be crowded
Guest
marge527
Points +32
great food - Edit
awesome pizza place in a fun part of town. great staff, good beer, great food. a bunch of different vegan options including vegan cheeze. definitely suggest eating here if you are in the area.
Read morePros: awesome pizza, good beer selection, friendly staff
Cons: tight spacing
Guest
vegan4lyfe
Points +49
Awesome for Everyone! - Edit
My family and I were vacationing in the area and decided to try out Tomato Head since my mom and I are vegan, but my 2 teens are not. While my teens enjoyed their turkey and cheese, my mom and I shared 2 meals so we could try out both the veggie quesedilla (beyond awesome) and the tofu and pesto sandwich (my fave). Once we settled back in Michigan after our vacation, I tried re-creating both dishes...but it was a fail. Perfect excuse to visit them again when I'm headed South!
Read morePros: Awesome Vegan Choices, Friendly Staff
Cons: Noisy (high ceiling), A little pricey
Guest
vaieen
Points +83
Yummy! - Edit
I had Kepner Melt in vegan version. I loved it. I will definitely come back!
Read morePros: Great vegan options!
Guest
aadams1217
Points +134
nice lunch spot - Edit
Went here for lunch and enjoyed the set-up of the place (you place your order at the counter and then find a table). Fresh, organic and socially conscious ingredients.
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Monica Bauldry
Points +54
Best Restaurant EVER! ♥ - Edit
I love (not "like"), LOVE the Tomato Head! Their food is always fresh and consistantly fantastic. The baked tofu is out of this world (meat-eaters even like it)! The staff is bohemian and super friendly, they will go out of their way to make you happy. They have seasonal specials and buy locally.
Read moreThis is hands-down, my favorite restaurant EVER!
Pros: Fresh & Healthy, Friendly Staff, Plenty Veg/Vegan options
Cons: A little noisy
Guest
dsoleil
Points +40
Vegan Victory Pizza - Edit
Tomato Head pizza place has soy cheese and many vegan options including their own vegan cupcakes and vegan cookies. It's a great place but we learned today of a very special pizza that is NOT on their menu. It is called the "Vegan Victory." It is spinach, mushrooms, broccoli, pesto, roasted garlic, red onions, carrot shreds, black beans and potato chips. Great stuff but you gotta ask for it. Enjoy!
Read morePros: Good food., Very veg friendly.
Cons: A bit on the expensive side.
Guest
rccourtney
Points +102
Very vegan friendly - Edit
Went here with a vegetarian and a non vegetarian. I thought the food was pretty good, if a bit bland. You can get vegan pesto and they also had soy cheese for there pizzas. I had a tofu sandwich with vegan pesto and onion soup. Also had a peanut butter and chocolate cupcake which was great. As an added bonus, they have New Belgium brewing company beer! I enjoyed a bottle of mothership wit.
Read moreBoth times we went, there was a wait of 20-35 minutes. Saturday night and Sunday morning.
Pros: Ample vegan options, Good waitstaff, reasonable prices
Cons: Food a bit bland, may be a long wait time
Guest
Willers
Points +25
Excellent Veg and Vegan Choices - Edit
Located in downtown Knoxville on Market Square, The Tomato Head serves a wide variety of sandwiches, salads, pizzas, and daily specials -- all inventively designed with excellent ingredients. Many are Vegan or Vegetarian, but there is something for almost every taste.
Read moreThe restaurant has become a fixture on Market Square; as a result, it is very popular and is often crowded, but it is a friendly crowd.
Pros: Excellent food, Excellent ingredients, Friendly staff
Cons: Often crowded
Guest
tomaswk
Points +46
Great Place, Great Location, Great Food - Edit
Best veggie food I found in town. The location is downtown, not a far walk from UT. It is in a square where there was a play going on while we ate.
Read moreI had the Vegan sandwich and it was VeganYummy. The pizza also looks great. I also had a vegan soup that was great.
Pros: Food, Location, Vegan
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