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Vegan
American
Beer/Wine
Take-out
All-vegan restaurant est. April 2012. Comfortable atmosphere and a full bar. Open Tue-Thu 11:00am-8:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm.
76 Reviews
First Review by Shannin987
carolynmm22
Points +50
LOVE - Edit
I’ve been trying to come here for a while but I live out of town. Today my husband and I came and I’m in love! I got the BLT and my husband got the Reuben with sweet potato fries and for dessert we shared a vanilla cake with sweet potato icing with black berry drizzle. The atmosphere of the place is pleasant and fun. Beautiful place! Absolutely recommend!
Read morePros: Lots of options, Love the atmosphere, Delicious food
Cons: None
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Adotterer
Points +28
Good, but needs better flavors - Edit
It's a great option for vegans! I had brunch once and went for dinner and got the special for dinner another time. My main takeaway is that the food is good, but the flavor left me wanting more. They have plenty of options, but not an overwhelming number. Their cocktails were AMAZING and I don't say that lightly.
Read morePros: Cocktails, Options, Filling
Cons: A big pricey, More flavor
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boba5fett9
Points +67
So amazing - Edit
This is true, hand-crafted vegan food that tastes delicious and doesn't seem to have fake/processed ingredients. Have been for dinner and brunch - both fantastic. Back patio is lovely with a green canopy and river noises - rather than street sounds and traffic. Have not seen a live music show here yet, but am looking forward to it!
Read morePros: Fresh hand-crafted food, Great interior design and feel, Excellent patio
Cons: A bit pricey
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farrahfrye
Points +41
A Gem! - Edit
Was visiting Iowa City and stopped here for dinner. Arrived during happy hour and was provided a happy hour menu with many options. Since I have a vegan nacho problem, I ordered those and wasn't disappointed! The perfect portion- and the cashew cheese was delicious. They were out of jalapeños so substituted spicy pickles zucchini which was delicious. I had a glass of Cabernet with my nachos, and left a happy person. My partner ordered the reuben platter and loved it- with sweet potato fries.
Read morePros: full bar, adorable cloth napkins, several dessert options
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Annelie
Points +50
amazing - Edit
Trumpet Blossom is one of my favorite restaurants- everything is fresh- not once have I had a bad meal! I highly recommend getting platea to share. Be sure to also try out the cocktails, too! Also the staff is lovely~
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Stephnic226
Points +39
Always unique - Edit
I can't help but clear my entire plate when here.... Love this gem!
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amcghghy
Points +28
Every vegan must eat here! - Edit
I am very thankful that there is an all vegan restaurant in Iowa City. The food is delicious, fresh, and filling. Every item offered on the menu is tasty! Staff is friendly and the atmosphere is very welcoming.
Read morePros: Everything is made fresh and vegan, live music, gr
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shafess
Points +602
Great veg option in Iowa - Edit
It's not often you find a fully vegan restaurant in Iowa, so Trumpet Blossom is definitely a welcome destination. I had a reuben that was really delicious, and the atmosphere is really cool and unique.
Read morePros: Good food, Nice atmosphere, Reasonably priced
Cons: Slightly greasy
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Poundie
Points +19687
Great restaurant - Edit
This is a fantastic restaurant in every way--delicious food, classy atmosphere, great service. I wasn't expecting such a great place in a city where there are few other vegetarian options--this restaurant would be top rated in any city, however.
Read morePros: Great food, Great service, Nice atmosphere
Cons: Not cheap
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Jdclark08
Points +84
amazing! - Edit
I had the nachos, Ruben, and pineapple curry. All were delicious and fresh.
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ljmp2571
Points +174
Good stop - Edit
Tempeh Reuben was great. They make their own homemade bread too
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EverydayTastiness
Points +2772
worth the drive! - Edit
Since I arrived when the opened, I had my choice of table. I quickly ordered a chai to get me started. It smelled delicious even if it was a bit weaker than I would normally make. It was still good.
Read moreAfter chatting with the server, I decided on the house red bean and oat veggie burger. I was also tempted by the vegan florentine. The “burger” is a grilled sandwich with maple-bourbon BBQ aioli, caramelized onion, some greens, and pickled veggie slaw. I really liked the slaw addition. The bread was grilled to a perfect golden brown and had a very satisfying crunch.
For dessert I had the chocolate cake with chocolate frosting drizzled in an orange sauce. It was moist and scrumptious. I really could have used a second bite.
They have a great space which includes a patio, full bar, and a stage for live music. I am going to try to make the effort to go back. It was worth the drive.
Pros: all vegan, friendly staff, easy street parking
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frecklesarein
Points +182
A gem in Iowa City! - Edit
Trumpet Blossom Cafe is wonderful oasis in a state that doesn't especially cater to vegans. I was on a work trip more than an hour away and made the trip because I desperately wanted some food that I didn't have to tweak to make vegan. Their food is very flavorful and they use very fresh ingredients. The service is also excellent!!
Read moreTo start I ordered the nachos; their cheeze sauce has a nice kick, and the portion isn't too big but can definitely be shared. As an entree I had the Lemon Roasted Garlic Tofu -- the tofu was very flavorful, and the sage mashed potatoes were deeeeeelish. To finish my meal I had the apple crumble with vanilla ice cream, which was wonderful -- the ice cream was creamy and refreshing, not icy (like some non-dairy ice cream can be). I will definitely come back next time I'm in the area!
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Telismom
Points +34
Great! - Edit
I came with my husband who is a meat-eater and he was happy with his meal. We do not live near here but it's worth the drive to visit.
Read morePros: Nice atmosphere, Easy to find, Good variety
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hhill09
Points +45
great food and selection - Edit
This restaurant has a wonderful variety that isn't found very many places. Being a vegan and having your only choice for food out being a salad gets old fast. At trumpet blossom I don't have to comb the menu to ensure I am getting something vegan.
Read morePros: atmosphere , menu, variety
Cons: parking
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LenaH
Points +64
Delightful! - Edit
I'll echo the other reviews only to reinforce how great this place is:
Read more- Lovely atmosphere
- Friendly, knowledgable staff
- Interesting and delicious food
- Great location
- Fun bar + music venue at night
I agree with other reviews that some of the prices seem high, but they aren't unwarranted -- the commitment to local organic produce is worth the price.
I also like that many menu items change frequently (or at least seasonally -- I visit about one a month). I appreciate their commitment to making unique vegan dishes and not solely relying on meat-style dishes made vegan.
Pros: Great atmosphere, Friend staff, Good variety
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Maguffinator
Points +25
Friendly + Ambiance - Edit
So nice to have a friendly, stylish and delish vegan restaurant in Iowa City.
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AimlessArrow
Points +57
Great experiences - Edit
This restaurant was a huge life saver for a foreign vegan in a small city with limited options. All the food was great both times I ate there, and the restaurant also turns into a nice pub and venue for music late at night with good drink prices.
Read morePros: Great food, Good menu, 100% vegan in small city
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alyvanheuk
Points +94
So good even meat-eaters will love it! - Edit
The food is absolutely delicious! I've loved everything I've tried! I brought my whole family here a while ago, and we've been back four times because they loved it so much—even though a couple of them are big meat-eaters (and junk-food lovers)!
Read morePros: delicious, nutritious
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ronbeeguy
Points +20
Great All-vegan restaurant - Edit
This is a great place for a vegan - or a meat-eater for that matter. I've been there a bunch of times, sometimes with other vegs and sometimes with meat-eaters. Everyone agrees the food is top-notch. I am accustomed to perusing a restaurant's menu to see if there's anything remotely vegan on it, and frequently getting a salad or the deep-fried mushrooms or some icky, unhealthy thing. So it's always a treat to go to Trumpet Blossom where I can order anything on the menu and not worry about it. It's ALL vegan! And delicious besides! Even confirmed meat-eaters love the food (some of them are reluctant to admit it, but if pressed, they will tell you it was very tasty.) So if you want a whole menu of delicious, healthy, and guilt-free food, you really can't do better than this.
Read morePros: All-Vegan Menu!, Delicious, Great atmosphere (when it's not crowded)
Cons: A little expensive, Noisy when crowded - not often
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KimGriffiths
Points +37
I love this place! - Edit
I was so disappointed when The Red Avocado had to close, but I'm excited this cafe is now open. The food and drinks are amazing, and the atmosphere is fun. Parking is limited, but I don't mind parking on the street and walking. It's a little more expensive than your average restaurant, but the food is organic and they use as much local produce as possible. The outside area is nice, too. This is where we'll be eating anytime we're in Iowa City.
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Shannin987
Points +13
The New Red Avocado - Edit
I've been to this place three times now. I was very impressed with the transformation from the Hawkeye Hideaway! The place looks great and the bar is well stocked with local beer and fun cocktails.
Read moreThe food is good, but it always seems a little expensive for lunch. I have to tell myself that you gotta pay for local, organic, vegan, creative things! I'm a fan of the tempeh reuben ($8) and I enjoy their hummus and veggies (not too bad at $4). Every dessert I've ever tried was delicious and I tried something every time. Desserts switch up frequently!
They don't have many parking spaces. I think there are only 4 in front of the door. The rest is street parking. Not a problem if you ride your bike though. The outside patio looks very nice, although I haven't actually sat out there yet. I was very sorry to see the Red Avocado go, but the owners have done a nice job in their new location. Highly recommend!
Pros: All Vegan Fair, Local and Organic, Helpful Staff
Cons: Parking
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