• REMOVED: Three Little Birds Cafe

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Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
American
Juice bar
Take-out
Catering
Breakfast
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. This restaurant has several vegan and vegetarian options including veggie burgers, salads, vegan cheese and spelt bread. Breakfast served all day. Fresh squeezed juices. Removed April 2024: Limited vegan options.


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17 Reviews

First Review by VeganET

SLC

Points +113

Vegetarian
29 Apr 2013

Best pancakes and awesome local tea

We came here on a rainy morning and this visit brightened our day quite a bit. I want to start with my one and only complaint which is that I wished they had more vegan options but I ordered a hummus veggie sandwich which was one of the best I've ever had. Usually these sandwiches are uninspired and on toast. This one was fantastic on fresh beautiful bread. My husband ordered the pancakes and maintains that this was the best pancake he has ever had! I loved the little things like the fruit not only being really fresh but including rasberries (where does that happen?!?) and the fact that their tea is local and the earl grey has not flavoring but is made with real bergamot oil (sorry, tea snob ;) Lastly, the staff is super sweet! Thanks for turning our day around.

Pros: Pet friendly outdoor seating, wonderful staff, best pancakes EVER

Cons: could have more vegan options

moderntridad

Points +38

Vegan
20 Jun 2023

Doesn’t Deserve Listing Here

In Charleston and looking at vegan restaurants but came here and there are no entrees that are vegan. Tofu Scramble showed eggs as first ingredient… really?! Maybe it qualified for Happy Cow at one time but the menu doesn’t reference being at all accommodating to vegans.

lizardlucas

29 Dec 2023

The one time I went here after going vegan (2014 or 15 I think) I asked about vegan options ten different ways and they still put bacon in my home fries....at least they don't pretend to have vegan omelettes anymore, I never believed them

TiaStreeterHutchins

Points +3018

Vegan
04 Feb 2023

Great breakfast

Vegan options. Cute restaurant

Pros: Good vegan options with tofu etc

Cons: Few seats-so staff was stressed to move us out

Lyd.12.151

Points +141

Vegan
19 Oct 2022

Need more vegan options

Okay in a pinch but wouldn’t go back staff weren’t as accommodating to vegans but over all wasn’t terrible.

Godsoceangirl

Points +18

Vegan
21 Aug 2022

Cute place, but NO to veggie burger

Veggie burger wasn’t great unfortunately. Just smashed cannellini beans and black beans. No flavor.

Pros: Vegan options, Kind staff, Ambiance

Cons: No a/c - hot on a summer day inside & out

dashle

Points +40

Vegan
25 Jul 2022

Delicious and great ambiance

My boyfriend and I love this place! I have a dairy/coconut allergy and there is something for both of us here! There is usually a wait, but there is plenty of things to do in the area. Staff is so friendly and nice and the ambiance is so quaint and relaxing. Love it!

Pros: Delicious vegan options , Fresh juice , Ambiance

Cons: Always a wait because it’s small

meghan2017

Points +177

Vegan
28 Feb 2021

Nope

Never going back there. Hardly any vegan options, asked the waitress what could be made vegan and she suggested the Birdhouse Burrito, on the menu it has vegan ingredients, it shows up on our plate filled with cheese.

Kael

Points +28

Vegan
24 Oct 2020

Tofu scramble is great!

So they don’t have a ton of vegan options for breakfast, a lot more than can be made vegetarian. I did their tofu scramble without eggs and added black beans and potatoes and it delicious! Their smoothies also a lot of vegan options and they have soy milk and almond milk sub options.
Definitely a good choice if you’re going with a mixed group that eats meat and plant based.

shawnaabawnaa

Points +26

Vegan
28 Dec 2019

Veggie scramble no egg

I had the veggie scramble, no egg, added potatoes and veggie sausage. Delicious

knewsome

Points +32

Vegan
19 Dec 2019

Love this quaint little restaurant!

We had a smoothie, BBQ Tempe, hummus veggie wrap with a quinoa side and broccoli! All was delicious and they were very accommodating to our plant based requests.

Pros: Vegan subs and options, Lovely atmosphere

Cons: Not easy to find

gbendes

Points +130

Vegan
21 Jul 2019

Nice compromise

Good for mixed meat eating/veg groups.

Pros: A few vegetarian options, Easy to adapt to vegan (alternative options), Good for mixed meat eating/veg groups

Cons: Limited vegan options w/o modifications

tinac

Points +24

Vegan
13 Jul 2019

Always check!

Very cute little restaurant; has a few vegetarian and vegan options; lists vegan cheese as a substitute or addition right on the menu however when we said that there was a dairy allergy we were told there was lactose in the vegan cheese therefore it wasn’t actually vegan! Also if you are concerned about cross contamination you must ask how things are prepared - the vegan tofu scramble was apparently done in a separate pan but the home fries as a side option for it would be done on the griddle and they offered to clean that section of the griddle first. I opted for fruit as the side because of that. I am glad they were honest about the status of what was vegetarian vs vegan but concerned that it appeared it would not have been divulged had I not indicated the allergies.

Pros: Cute place, Good prices, Willingness to accommodate vegans

Cons: Menu not well marked for vegan options, Misleading menu noting vegan cheese with dairy in

jamie.rich311

Points +26

Vegan
25 Sep 2018

Ate here twice on vacation

Had the Three bird burrito both times I went! I added vegan cheese the second time, and it was fantastic. It filled me up for several hours. The staff was so nice, too! Definitely recommend hitting this place up.

Pros: Nice staff, Cozy space, Cute T-shirts you can buy

Cons: Not a lot of vegan options

morganpepperqueen

Points +51

Vegan
19 Mar 2017

In a Pinch...

Three Little Birds is a great restaurant for vegans in a pinch. It is tucked away in a heavenly, quiet corner. The vibe is relaxed and inviting. They have a few menu items that are vegan but they usually lack flavor. If you need something in a hurry, it is a great backup plan, especially for the yummy smoothies!

Pros: Quiet, Friendly staff, Great smoothies

Cons: Pricey, Inconsistent flavors

vegan.lisa

Points +158

Vegan
02 Mar 2017

Cute cafe on James Island near Earth Fare

This cafe is a little hard to find but very cute. Family friendly. They have a lot of vegetarian options available and some can be made vegan. For example, I usually eat the Black Bean Benedict but substituting avocado for the eggs and skipping the sour cream. Comes with potatoes and is filling and tasty. They also have fresh pressed juices.

Pros: inexpensive

Cons: not so many vegan options

veggiegirl66

Points +101

Vegan
07 Mar 2013

Wish they were open for dinner

I have been here two or three times, they have a few veg options to choose from. I have had a black bean wrap and the bbq tempeh sandwich. Both were really good. A great place for lunch or breakfast, but I wish they were also open for dinner, since that is when we normally go out to eat.

Pros: inexpensive , tasty , options

VeganET

Points +79

Vegan
06 Aug 2011

Cute/Casual atmosphere

While the vegan/vegetarian options aren't vast here, it is a good option for vegans in the Charleston area. The atmosphere is very casual & cute. The servers are friendly and we felt right at home. The resteraunt offers fresh juices and you can subsitute soy milk or soy jogurt in any of the smoothies. There are several vegan sandwiches on the menu and you can add tofu or fake meats to the salads. The only disappointment was that they only offered one vegan option on their brunch menu (Tofu scramble). Service is fast and the food is cheap.

Pros: Inexpensive, Fast Service, brunch




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