Lacto
American
Pizza
Gluten-free
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant located in a 1930s-era two bay service station which now houses a dining room for 40 people. Vegan options include pizza with vegan cheese/faux meats (gluten free available), toasted ravioli, burgers, roast beef sandwiches, and more. Reported closed, Jul 2021.
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Last update on 22 Jul 2021 by KateShaw
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Added by fondducoeur on 07 Aug 2019
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18 Reviews
First Review by GrantW
KateShaw
Points +771
Former fan / will not go back - Edit
UPDATE: The vegan chef who crafted the vegan menu left in 2019. They continue to offer vegan options but do not have the same level of variety or quality. More importantly, on 6/10/21, the co-owner shot a 16 year old for stealing a tip jar and allegedly beating a customer who tried to stop him (the customer sustained minor injuries to his face and declined medical attention): https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-arrested-after-shooting-teen-who-stole-tip-jar-assaulted-person-st-louis-police-say/article_ee736bbb-51a9-5f76-a690-ef888651de7d.html
Read moreOriginal Review:
Love this vegan junk food joint, where the vegan head chef has vegan-ized some fast food favorites. The menu does have some non-vegan items on it, but the menu is about 3/4 vegan. Our smash burger, big mak, and t-ravs were excellent. Service was friendly, and we enjoyed the outdoor seating at night.
The price point seems a little high until you consider that the chef is making a lot of things from scratch and it’s cheaper than a lot of Impossible burgers sold around town in other restaurants.
Updated from previous review on 2019-09-15
Pros: Mostly vegan menu, Neat space with outdoor seating
Guest
nellgreene
Points +16
Won’t kill animals, children okay! - Edit
I have eaten at Utah station multiple times but not anymore. As a vegan I believe ALL life is sacred. Potential diners should know that a child was recently shot over a stolen tip jar at this restaurant. Will never return.
Read moreMichaelFuhry
I won't defend the actions of the owner, as well-intentioned as they may have been at the time. In fact, the use of a deadly weapon in what I imagine was a somewhat busy restaurant was incredibly irresponsible, and the individual who fired the shots should be made to understand the results could have been significantly more tragic. Guns are a foolish measure of defense.
Read moreHaving said that, the sixteen year old, and his friend who helped perpetrate the crime of theft was likely no "child". Legally, yes, but emotionally and psychologically, sadly he probably left his childhood a few years back. When you intentionally cause harm to another human being, and in doing so don't hesitate in your actions, you forsake any defense which the status of "child" may bring. I've lived in a neighborhood just south of Utah Station since 2004, so I am well aware of the societal instability present to know that this young man's circumstances did not appear out of whole cloth. But no matter what those circumstances may be, his actions were criminal in nature, and he should bear responsibility for that. As should the owner.
If/when they re-open, I will be back to Utah Station, for either the Big Mak, or Utah Smash, and the delightfully crispy Cauliflower Bites.
Sláinte.
Guest
v4g4n
Points +548
Amazing vegan junk food - Edit
You can get your junk food fix here. I visited about a year ago for a date. Was able to park on spot. Everything was greasy in a good way. I sometimes just think about this place and crave it! Servings could be a little larger. Place is almost 100% vegan but they do serve some meat options.
Read morePros: Almost 100% vegan, Satisfying junk food
Cons: Serves meat
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SureJohn
Points +110
Mostly vegan, tasty - Edit
This restaurant is like the inverse of a conventional restaurant: they have mostly vegan options, with a few meat options I guess to appease the meat-eaters. The fricken sandwich (crispy mock chicken), big mak, and nacho cheeze friez were quite good.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-05-01
Pros: Very tasty, Mostly vegan
Cons: Little bit pricey for me
Guest
MichelleCozzaglio
Points +342
Amazing vegan options! - Edit
In STL for business and stumbled across this place. Super awesome staff and the vegan food was GREAT! Highly recommend the Fricken Sandwich! 😍
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Amber1984
Points +263
Awesome burgers!! - Edit
We had the fricken sandwich, the big mak, and the mac and cheese. The big mak was, by far, the best burger I've ever had!! It had a very unique taste that was pretty much undescribable. The fricken sandwich was pretty good as well... The cornflake coating kinda confused me but the taste was really good. The mac and cheese also had cornflakes. Would have been better without it but I still enjoyed it. We also had the risotto balls which were very good. We left stuffed and satisfied 😃 I would have rated it a 5 but everything came out in single serve dishware.
Read morePros: Cozy environment, great service, and mint water
Cons: Single serve dishware
Guest
ZeekeHarris
Points +42
Vegan version of the Big Mac!! - Edit
Heck yes!!! And the cheese is nut free!!! The fries and the burger are amazing!!!
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SohnyaKleiman
Points +33
My Favorite Restaurant! - Edit
Litterally everything here is delish! (only tried the vegan options)
Read moreThe only downside is that they're often way over their heads with orders. I've been turned away or had to wait about an hour for food about half the time I've been. Order ahead if you can!
Pros: Delish!, Helpful and Kind Staff
Cons: Busy
Guest
xkales
Points +21
Favorite vegan option in STL - Edit
The fried ravioli, the fries, the nuggets, the burgers, and everything in between is a 5 star rating in my book!
Read morePros: Awesome atmosphere , Incredible vegan food , Friendly staff
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Jojewo
Points +160
Great food - Edit
It was so good, we went there twice during our visit to St Louis. Had the Big Mak and Roast Veef and Cheddar, both outstanding. Good flavors. Second visit went all out with poutine, Big Mak, and vegan pizza. Poutine gravy was fantastic, lots of thyme and rosemary. Pizza was best ever. Crust cooked perfectly and enough sauce to taste it. We’ll be back next time we’re in town. Staff was friendly. Place is in an old gas station and totally cute.
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LupeOrtiz
Points +78
The best around - Edit
The best place around. I cannot even begin to say how delicious this food is. We tried so many things from their menu; Mac N Cheese, Fuggets, Poutin, Veef N Cheeda, Big Mak and their Freakin Chicken. My vegan kids cannot stop talking about good everything was, they especially enjoy the Gooey Butter Cake. This place is a must. Vegan or not. The food is cruelty free and absolutely delicious.
Read morePros: Unbelievably tasty vegan food and drinks
Cons: None other than I wish WE lived closer.
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NikW
Points +79
Fun, yummy fast food - Edit
Food is fast and delicious and waitstaff is friendly! It’s nice to have a place for fried, unhealthy vegan food. Also, gooey butter cake from Sam’s Vegan Kitchen for dessert
Read morePros: Mostly vegan, Lots of options , Fun menu
Cons: Plastic dish ware
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MeM
Points +124
Hooray! - Edit
vegans like comfort foods too! Mmmm not health food, not raw, no smoothies, no yoga required! So good! I've never eaten most of the original versions of what I had at Utah Station, but am so happy to have had poutine and crack tacos and I will come back for a chance at the toasted raviolis! If they did late night delivery....
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CatSchleicher
Points +70
5 stars - Edit
I would give 5 stars but the app won't let me. 90% vegan menu, only like 2 non-vegan options, which are listed separately under a "meats" category
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fondducoeur
Points +1167
T-Ravs And Other Vegan Junk Food/Fast Food - Edit
I was very excited about this place opening as it has been on my radar for quite a while now. I was expecially pleased to see they would be including the Saint Louis favorite, toasted raviolis on their menu, which is a novelty vegan thing that as far as I know is not available anywhere else.
Read moreMy husband and I split T-Ravs, vegan poutine, crack tacos, and a gyro. The service was fast and the ravioli was delicious. I will come back for those alone. I was not blown away by the other dishes, but as they seem to be going for fast-food style fare and in some cases actual replicas of fast food items, I think they did a decent job. I hope they expand their menu, and continue to tweak the current one (i.e. melted cheese on the food would be nice). I also hope someday this place goes fully vegan. Next time I plan on trying the Big Mac or the Beef and Cheddar (obviously with T-Ravs).
Pros: Has T-Ravs, Vegan Fast Food, Good Service
Guest
kem5164
Points +16
Hidden Jewel - Edit
Newly renovated establishment with indoor and outdoor seating. Has plenty of vegan options as well as beer and wine. Good environment and will definitely come back!
Read morePros: Vegan Menu, Cool renovation
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amcalx1
Points +264
Was very good. - Edit
Very nice service. Good food. A bit on the pricey side for what you get but it’s worth it. I ordered the toasted ravs and crack tacos and felt content.
Read morePros: Mostly vegan menu, Tasty food
Cons: A bit pricey , Smaller portions
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GrantW
Points +24
Perfect addition to the city! - Edit
My wife and I were excited to try Utah Station and it did not disappoint. The location was beautiful as the renovation to the mechanic shop was done very well. The staff were friendly and the food was tasty. We got the Big Mak (Big Mac), Crack Tacos (Jack in the Box style tacos), toasted ravioli and fries. The Big Mak and Tacos were fantastic vegan reproductions and the fries were very reminiscent of McDonald’s. We’ll definitely be back, and soon!
Read more* I would have given it 5 stars but HappyCow wouldn’t let me because it’s not fully vegan.
Pros: A great vegan menu;, Friendly staff; and , Beautiful restaurant.
Cons: Not fully vegan.
Guest
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