A plant-based restaurant that advocates for inter-sectional veganism and the advancement of persons of color. The kitchen makes vegan soul food, offering appetizers such as cauliflower wings and friend onion rings, mains including burgers, soul bowls, and vegan mac and cheese, plus wraps and a children's menu. For dessert try the sweet potato pie or vanilla cake with strawberry sauce. Est. autumn of 2018 in the Lyn-Lake neighborhood. Black-owned. Reported closed October 2025.
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610 W Lake St, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, MN 55408
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- Wheelchair accessible
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- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 03 Nov 2025 by devonwithano
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Added by AndyT on 29 Sep 2018
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111 Reviews
First Review by JessicaBahr
shafess
Points +602
UNBELIEVABLE - Edit
This was seriously some of the best food I’ve had in a long time. Vegan or not, I’d be surprised if anyone didn’t like this place. I got the soul food platter with housemade bbq ribs, mac & cheese, collard greens, and cornbread. My husband got a double cheeseburger with pepper jack. We also split a vanilla cake with strawberry sauce. I literally cannot believe how good everything is - I truly have no complaints. As I understand it, the menu has shrunk a little with an ownership change but it is still significant and very delicious. If I lived closer, I’d go here all the time. Not only is the food amazing, but I also love supporting a small black-owned vegan business. Go here! You will not regret it.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Good variety , Nice vibe
Cons: A little expensive, It’s not in Iowa!
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AnnaKnowles
Points +91
Amazing! - Edit
Would go back again, their menu has everything you could want to eat when you go out. It was super fun to try some new stuff they don’t have near where I originally live.
Read morePros: Everything vegan, Large menu
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ChrisLich
Points +167
Great Soul Food - Edit
The food is great. I had the combo platter. Mac and Cheese, Ribs and Cornbread. The Mac and cheese had a nice kick in the sauce. The cornbread was light and delicious and they should showcase the ribs
Read morePros: All vegan, Great prices, Diner like atmosphere
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jonnyboy
Points +63
Just ok. Out of many things - Edit
Four of us went for an early Sunday lunch. The restaurant was nearly empty but extremely loud. The atmosphere was similar to a high school cafeteria complete with plastic chairs. They were out of ribs and corn bread which eliminated the signature soul food options from consideration, plus the tomato soup, and hummus. Really? So we all went to plan B or C and had the buffalo “chicken “ wraps, which were good, but one was burned. We had the buffalo wing appetizer, which was good but small. The fries were good. The collard greens and mac and cheese were just ok. Oh and they were out of one of their three desserts (brownies). We skipped dessert and went down Lyndale to the new Vegan East who was happy to sell us some delicious desserts.
Read morePros: Food was good
Cons: Inconsistent quality , Out of everything (don’t you care?), Atmosphere was loud, cold, sterile
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hcswitt
Points +44
Delicious food and cost effective - Edit
Had corn bread and Mac and cheese and an amazing chocolate chip cookie
Read morePros: All vegan, Cost effective , Delicious
Cons: On lake street. Busy
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emilyw
Points +174
Great food, with a couple *s - Edit
I’ve been to Trio a half-dozen times and the food is good every time. The first time I went, I brought a non-veg friend who is normally pretty critical and even she was impressed by the collards, cornbread, and mac and cheese on the soul food platter. My husband loves the nachos, which are tasty with a huge portion that would be good to share as an appetizer or have as a full meal. I like the spaghet-Trios (spelling?) for nostalgia meals. Try one of the bottled Wisco-pop flavors too, the cherry tastes like liquid pie.
Read moreNow a couple caveats: the portion sizes seem to vary a ton. Sometimes I get the BBQ rib and it’s one small piece, like 1” by 3” inches. Sometimes it’s two pieces that are each 1.5” by 4”. Sometimes every portion on the soul food platter is double regular size. It makes it hard to gauge how much food to order.
Lastly, the collards the first couple times I went were phenomenal. Kinda salty, spicy, super flavorful. The last two times they’ve been much more bland—still good, but I think they dialed way back on the seasoning and they’re just fine, but not great anymore. Depending on how much of a fan of cooked greens you are, this may or may not be an issue.
Pros: All vegan everything, Legit collards, Mix of healthy and indulgent options
Cons: Portion sizes not consistent, Kitchen sometimes runs out of a few things, I don’t live directly above the restaurant
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TorsiDawn
Points +1236
Everything was wonderful ! - Edit
Super good we got the nachos , the cheeseburger, and the Greek salad. Everything was great . Cute vibe inside
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thatgayvegan
Points +94
God is working in the kitchen - Edit
My girlfriend and I wanted to find a vegan soul food place and this was exactly what we were looking for! We had the grilled cheese with speghettrios, and the mac and cheese. All of it was amazing and creamy which is what every vegan can ask for. Definitely recommend coming here and bring non-veg friends, you can’t even tell the difference.
Read morePros: amazing soul food, great customer service , prices reasonably
Cons: NONE
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eileenorwood
Points +55
Pretty good - Edit
I ordered the sweet potatoes, corn bread and mac and cheese. The sweet potatoes and corn bread were pretty good, but i felt like i could’ve made the mac and cheese at home. Non veg friends really liked the collard greens and BLT.
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notmorganfreeman
Points +55
Just Okay - Edit
We were super excited to try them out but ended up disappointed. The flavors of most of what we ordered was mediocre at best. Everything was either extremely under-seasoned or ridiculously sweet and/or salty. Our server was friendly but our table was sticky and we were surprised by how long it took for our food to come out. (It wasn't busy.) Plus the dishes came out at totally different times, one with the wrong food on it, and not all of the hot items actually arrived hot. The prices are about what I expected for that neighborhood (about $20 per person) but with that I was hoping for higher quality and more thoughtful preparation. Ultimately there was not enough there to satisfy the non-vegans in the group, and for the price, not enough to compel us to return.
Read morePros: Friendly service, Pleasant atmosphere, A for effort
Cons: Higher prices, Flavors and preparation are hit or miss, Underwhelming food
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veggirl25
Points +36
Place to go if you are new to Vegan cuisine - Edit
It was okay. I would have enjoyed this more if eating vegan was new to me. I think this is a good option for those with allergies or new to plant based cuisine.
Read morePros: All plant based eatery, Nut free, soy free, oil free and gluten free avail
Cons: Long wait, Comfort food only
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VeganJ27
Points +57
Great little place! - Edit
I’ve been there twice now and both times, the food was awesome! Today I got the vegan chili with cornbread and maple butter—so delicious! Prices are pretty decent too.
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MaddyJaeger
Points +109
One of my favorite vegan restaurants EVER - Edit
Such amazing people behind amazing food. The Mac and cheese, corn bread, and the chicken quesadilla are all AMAZING and could easily be mistaken for non-vegan. I can’t wait for them to continue to expand their menu. GO HERE you will not regret it
Read morePros: Gluten free options , Amazing food, Wonderful staff
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TheNacks
Points +54
Very Good Soul Food - Edit
Ribs, Greens, Mac and Cheese, Peach Cobbler. Good stuff. Will come back next time I’m in the Twin Cities. Enjoyed everything I ate here. Loved how clean it was.
Read morePros: Tasty , Clean
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clsherrod
Points +96
Yummy soul food - Edit
Cornbread and sweet potatoes are awesome.
Read morePros: Everything is vegan
Cons: Expensive
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allirae
Points +1444
A must if you’re in mpls! - Edit
Great spot for vegan comfort food and in the heart of uptown. I haven’t tried anything I didn’t like!
Read morePros: Great location, All vegan, Prices are reasonable
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meowmixgal
Points +16
The BEST cornbread, but everything else is not impressive - Edit
First, the cornbread is 100% fantastic. It’s SO good. Everything else unfortunately falls short for me. I’ve been twice and had the same feeling both times. I got the soul platter the first time and the quesadilla the second. The Mac and cheese is... ok. Ribs... eh. Cornbread though is bomb. The quesadilla was around $15 and I didn’t even get full. It was so thin. The flavor was good though. I had the peach cobbler and the strawberry cake and both just tasted so cheap. Canned paches and really weird thick syrup sauce. The innovation is just not there. If a friend of mine made me that food, I would love it, but if I’m going to a restaurant and paying good money for it, I expect something better.
Read morePros: Close to my house, Service has been fantastic
Cons: Nothing creative , Food feels ‘cheap’
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veganwflightbenefits
Points +669
Good soul food - Edit
The ribs and mac and cheese were very good, the collard greens were a bit soggy.
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schel112
Points +974
So good, but so expensive - Edit
Got the lasagna with a small side of spaghettrios and a slice of cake, and my total was over $40. For just me. It was great, but I didn’t have anything I couldn’t have made myself at home. I’ll still be in to try everything else though!
Read morePros: Food tasted great, Cute atmosphere, Good service
Cons: Small portions for the price
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rackoo
Points +466
Wonderful place - Edit
Probably my new favorite restaurant when I visit Minneapolis. It’s still new and evolving with new menu items. A very pleasant casual atmosphere, okay for groups, couples, singles, with tables and bar seating. The soul food platter is epic, but lots of other nice things on the menu, too. I look forward to trying more.
Read moreI saw a couple early reviews saying the food was extremely salty. I don’t taste it. They must have toned down the salt since the early days after opening.
Pros: Simple tasty food, Nice casual atmosphere, Inclusive space & foods
Cons: Some better hot sauce would be nice
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rhonlyn
Points +16
Trio Plantbased is the BEST! - Edit
Trio Plantbased is my favourite! The food and the people are amazing. The food is delicious and comforting, the people are like family, and the space is cozy and inviting. It’s just perfect, and I highly recommend it!
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ErikaLin
Points +6
A+ friendly service and great food - Edit
First time eating at this awesome vegan restaurant that seems to focus on vegan comfort foods and it was all delicious. We were a group of eight hungry people so altogether we tried most of the menu. Service was kind and welcoming.
Read moreMost impressive, to me, was that one of the owners (get this!?) created a new menu item because my wife has so many food allergies. My wife had a great dinner, and they have soda she can drink even, which was a bonus. There aren't many places my wife can safely eat. We'll be back. A+ food and service.
Pros: Friendly and kind, Tasty food, Justice-oriented business
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AmyLeoBarankovich
Points +15
Lovin' Trio Plant-Based - Edit
I have been vegan since 1990, vegetarian since 1976, so – a lot of plant-based foods have crossed my lips and…I know good vegan food when I taste it. Trio Café is “Rockin’ It”.
Read moreNot only do they have great food, and their GF Lasagna is enough to kick the “raw foodie” out of me, they are also founded on a beautiful principle; Community.
This is reflected in how their patrons are welcomed and what appears on their menu. Featuring ingredients, recipes and menu items that come from the reaches of the community, they are true to their vision.
Do I suggest that you visit Trio Café? In a heartbeat.
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KariRose
Points +28
Fantastic people - Edit
Beautiful restaurant run by awesome people! You can sit at the bar or be served at your table. Food that brings you back to childhood.
Read morePros: served at your table, delicious food
Cons: shared parking lot in back is not free , a little on the spendy side for the portions
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TarrahNikki
Points +26
Not what I expected - Edit
They give large portions, but all of the food is salty. I felt my blood pressure rise as I was eating it.
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Gazelk
Points +303
Great Food - Edit
We had corn bread, ribs, macaroni and cheese, grilled cheeze, cake, and spaghettios. All of the food we had was fabulous. Definitely the best vegan mac and cheese and ribs I've had. Plus, the place is modern and comfortable, and the people are friendly.
Read morePros: Lots of delicious, all vegan options.
Cons: Parking
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ermix
Points +52
SO GOOD - Edit
Trio exceeded my expectations! The food was phenomenal, the staff was friendly & welcoming, the space was clean and beautiful. Trio is so worth a visit. I cannot wait to go back!
Read morePros: 100% plant-based, vegan friendly!, Delicious comfort food, Friendly atmosphere and staff
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