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Vegan
American
Take-out
Plant-based restaurant offering Serving sandwiches, fries, and tots. Ice cream and other desserts too. Varied rotating menu. Opened April 2022 and was previously The Tree Hugger Truck. Open Mon 11:00am-8:00pm, Thu-Sun 11:00am-8:00pm. Closed Tue-Wed.
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1841 NW Vivion Rd, Riverside. , Kansas City, Missouri, USA, MO 64150
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Last update on 28 May 2022 by MichelleLivingston
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Added by cmor15 on 01 Jun 2020
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93 Reviews
First Review by LibbyYoumans
ThrashSlingingSlasher
Points +28
Buffalo Mac wrap is amazing - Edit
All the food is great. Can't go wrong.
Read morePros: Good "comfort" foodoprions
Cons: N/A
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mauricsb
Points +141
Amazing! - Edit
Food is superb, and the staff are friendly and helpful. 
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-07-31
Pros: Food , Atmosphere , Server
Cons: Not my favorite music, but not bad.
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RadNJGal
Points +11
Divine!!! - Edit
Monte Cristo used to be my favorite sandwich before choosing vegan 14 years ago. I just got to KC and DoorDashed one from Tree Hugger. YUMMMMMM. Thank you for a wonderful vegan Monte Cristo!!! Sooooo good!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-07-21
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SelbyMN
Points +167
Great comfort food - Edit
Welcoming and cute restaurant. Super friendly staff and great comfort food. I’ll be back.
Read morePros: Friendly staff , Delicious entrees
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hotdogcrawdad
Points +18
Must visit! - Edit
We were looking for a spot where we could get something of a taste of KC barbecue and just some good vegan food and Tree Hugger delivered. The jack fruit bbq sandwich was awesome and just what we were looking for. Cauliflower wings are always a classic but the Mac and cheese was on another level. We got a pop tart to eat for breakfast tomorrow. Had a big selection of games which we enjoyed immensely. Will definitely be back when we're in the area.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-24
Pros: BBQ, Mac and cheese, Games
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ohgeorgia
Points +1354
Pretty dece! - Edit
Always love an all-vegan comfort food shop! The interior is cute and staff is great.
Read moreWas expecting to be wowed, but it was still good! I'd go back to try other menu items.
Pros: all vegan, cute interior
Cons: pricey
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SpencerReed
Points +36
Great plant based restaurant! - Edit
Great service. Better food. Get the Frito Burrito!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-22
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diana921
Points +461
Comfort food at its best! - Edit
Casual vibe with great comfort food options, friendly staff, and quick service. Food was excellent!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-23
Pros: Great variety of menu options, All entrees tried in our group were yummy, Good value.
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AshleyHall
Points +22
Amazing - Edit
Staff is so friendly. Food is divine. Atmosphere is chill.
Read moreSo worth the drive.
Love love love!!!
Updated from previous review on 2025-11-24
Pros: Food, Staff, Atmosphere
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rxueda
Points +91
Midwest Vegan Comfort food - Edit
What a surprise it was to find a vegan restaurant in the Midwest. I admit, I’m a skeptical and biased Californian. Plugged my GPS straight here from the airport.
Read moreFirst of all, too many vegan goodness options. I was hungry and EVERYTHING sounded great.
I settled on the buffalo cauliflower bites and the KFC BBQ Sammy.
The cauliflower bites were perfect. You know how cauliflower can get soggy? These were not. Crisp and with the perfect amount of breading.
The KC BBQ was everything I remembered when I last ate pork back in the 80’s. My memory flooded with times from my youth but with the added comfort knowing no animal died for my tastebuds.
Go here. It’s that effing good 😋
Pros: Big menu, Comfort food, Ample seating
Cons: Too much to choose from (also a pro), Not close to where I’m staying
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Trashlord666
Points +622
best vegan sammies in mizzou - Edit
i don’t know how i’ve lived in southwest missouri for almost two years and until very recently have slept on tree hugger kirchen—the food there is phenomenal!!! i’ll never be able to say enough good things about the reuben, and the caesar salad wrap was also great. the sweet treats are also excellent—the molasses ginger cookie was huge and perfectly chewy and the peanut butter pie was likewise excellent, full of peanut buttery chocolatey goodness…i can’t wait to go back!
Read morePros: great food , reasonable prices , really friendly staff
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Moodiees
Points +301
Love it! - Edit
Got the Monte Cristo😄was good and love that they practice zero waste by implementing compost/ recycle bins and not just a singular trash bin.
Read morePros: Menu, Staff, Overall quality
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troystoffey
Points +3448
creative twists + tastes! - Edit
tree hugger is jam-packed with food truck-style bites such as nachos, tacos, burritos, salads, sandwiches more! be sure to try the monte cristo, it’s a deep fried double decker sandwich stuffed with tofurky slices follow your heart gouda and american cheese, sprinkled with powdered sugar and a side of jam!
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sativasunset
Points +33
AMAZING - Edit
The buffalo mac and cheese wrap was SO GOOD. Best vegan mac I’ve EVER had. Everything is plant based and the ranch was so good!!
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libbypowell
Points +46
Great Kansas City Gem - Edit
Love the vibes, good kid options with grilled cheese and burgers, fries that are more mellow in flavor, but super flavorful bbq jackfruit sandwich and walnut chorizo nachos for the adults. Supports local breweries/drinks. Love the effort of being environmentally conscious with recycling/composting!!!
Read morePros: Portions, Flavor, Quick service
Cons: Sorting/self busing could be more organized
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stvartak
Points +24
Delicious and Satisfying - Edit
Not health food, so don't get any ideas! I don't think they even offer a salad. I usually get the chili and a classic cheeseburger, both very hearty. The dining area is comfortable, and the music they play is awesome if you like alternative and classic rock. I like that they use compostable materials. Pricier than standard fast food but worth it if you care about animals and the environment.
Read morePros: Tasty and filling, Environmentally responsible, Good music
Cons: Pricey (but not outrageous)
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ginhart
Points +30
Worth the drive! - Edit
We stopped at Tree Hugger 8 hours into our long trip to Omaha. I had the Hunny mustard chicken Sammy and my husband had the fish tacos. Our food tasted great and the people there were very nice. I ordered ranch for my fries. The servings were large and filling. They had a lot of options although my husband wished there were more options not trying to imitate meat and just stand on their own. (For example a tofu specific dish or a tempeh dish)
Read morePros: Selection, Sauces, Serving Sizes
Cons: Need dishes for people that dislike meat taste
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banana__clip
Points +140
Fantastic place - do not miss!!! - Edit
It's all vegan 😭😭😭😭😭 and it's flippin amazing. The employees there are so wonderful and lovely.
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Noahtschmitt
Points +127
Fantastic options - Edit
They have so many good options to choose from and none have disappointed
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bEzz
Points +2291
What a find! - Edit
Vegan junk food is right! The Monte Cristo sandwich is a behemoth and honestly would probably make you sick if you ate the whole thing, it’s so greasy. I also found the chicken Caesar wrap to be oddly sweet, but my husband did not think so. Can’t wait to try the rest of the menu!
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jgasior1
Points +29
Good food in a nice space! - Edit
I thought there was a good variety on the menu. They will also “customize” as I had tomatoes removed due to an allergy. The tots were hot and crispy and the chickpea meatloaf sandwich was delicious.
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along112
Points +653
Vegan Junk food - Edit
We were passing through Kansas City and got takeout from here. It was good for the area, as I didn’t expect to find good vegan options in KC. The Mac and cheese wrap was delicious but pretty heavy, Caesar wrap didn’t have a lot of flavor surprisingly since everyone rated it so high…and the fries were good. Good for a quick bite.
Read morePros: Good vegan options
Cons: Expensive
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shazza80
Points +32
Delicious and kind - Edit
The double trouble tacos (with fries) are delicious and the service was incredibly helpful and kind. I was just passing through KC but so grateful to have found this gem.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Great variety of dishes, Kind service
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TravelingKCVegans
Points +1293
Comfy fast food - Edit
Always well made food and sizable portions. I have not had one thing on their menu that was not great! Staff is always great and willing to let you make modifications ex chili cheeze fries with tots instead. Check out their instagram for different riffs on their dishes - example “bbq Sammy- Phil style” to get it with onion ring instead of straws on ciabatta bread 🤤
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-03-02
Pros: Fast, Laid back atmosphere, Local art for purchase on walls
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okbat666
Points +124
So good! - Edit
I was visiting KC for work and popped into Tree Hugger for dinner. It was amazing! I got the chili cheeze fries and the buffalo Mac n cheeze wrap. Holy crap were they good. The staff were also really friendly and welcoming. I would highly recommend Tree Hugger!
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WillRunForDonuts
Points +252
Love me some Tree Hugger! - Edit
Awesome food. Have tried almost their entire menu and everything has been good. Love their rotating desserts as well. A little out of the way, but still go here all the time. Would highly recommend!
Read morePros: Entirely plant based, Many tasty options, Rotating desserts
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RyanTheHermit
Points +26
Love Tree Hugger! - Edit
This place is great I love having a vegan place to eat close by. Always great staff and great food!💗
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