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Quick food to-go with a couple of tables both inside and outside. Extensive vegan menu. Est. 2012 as Vegan2Go; later named Vegan to Goloka. Reported closed Aug 2018.


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42 Reviews

First Review by turntableshred

cosmiccupcake

Points +231

Vegan
14 Jul 2018

Pure awesomeness

We ordered the philly, beef tacos, green smoothies, mac n cheese, and spring rolls (we were hungry!) and EVERYTHING was amazing!! Thank you!!!!

Pros: quaint, all vegan

Cons: none

BrookeBoinis

Points +16

Vegan
10 May 2018

Wonderful!

My boyfriend and I both had the philly subs. Soooo delicious! We met the owner who was so personable and kind. Everyone there was so sweet and the food was AWESOME.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly staff, Great food

AbigailAnnaFoster

Points +475

Vegan
10 May 2018

many options

Spring rolls are amazing and so is the carrot cake. I also really like one of their tofu sandwiches. Staff is super nice too

GracieandGus

Points +15

Mostly Veg
05 Feb 2018

Looking for Good Vegan Food on a Road Trip?

Goloka is the place to get it!! Amazing, creative menu, super kind customer service, & Brilliant Food! Right off of I-75! A must for anyone coming through Gainesville!

3diiith🤠

Points +34

Vegan
23 Dec 2017

service

I had never been to an all vegan restaurant therefore, I was psyched about coming to this place! Upon arrival they told me "your order will take a little longer than normal." They should have said "it will be 1 hour and 10min till your order is ready."
I live 3 hours away from this place 😑
BUT, the food is awesome!!!! I will be going back. And, will call in my order an hour before hand.

Pros: all vegan!!! #awesome

Cons: 1 hour wait

melissapedroso

Points +310

Vegan
31 Oct 2017

Quick and delicious

This is our go to spot (half way point) when traveling from Atlanta to Ft Lauderdale. We have been here several times and every time the food has been delicious. All but once or twice the service was great as well! They also have snacks and desserts which I love to take on the road with me. Best carrot cake I’ve had (frosting isn’t overly sweet).

Jamie9705

Points +830

Vegan
13 Sep 2017

Delicious!

100% vegan! It's a small place, but the food is delicious and they have a good variety.

I ate there before the ownership changed (late summer 2017), so I can't speak to how the food and service is now. I hope it continues to be as good as it always was!

Pros: 100% vegan!, Delicious food, Very nice owner

Cons: Smaller place

maltinej

Points +1886

Vegan
12 Aug 2017

awesome vegan find

Found this place thanks to the happy cow app. Were heading north to georgia on i75 and this was right next to the gainesville exit. Delicious food. We commented about the delicious food all through the rest of trip. And we snacked on some awesome vegan jerky and vegan m&ms. Highly recommend.

Pros: all vegan, lots of options, delicious

rwunder

Points +16

Vegan
30 Jul 2017

best vegan ever

Found this gem on Happy Cow. This is the best vegan food ever. The owner / chef even worked with me on preparing dishes with no oil. The broccoli cheese soup was so flavorful and creamy it was hard to believe it wasn't loaded with dairy. So good. Thank you Chef!

TerenceWashington

Points +26

Non Veg
24 Jul 2017

Great quick food option

Nice small vegan restaurant in Gainesville. Not familiar with the area but this is very close to the highway and hotels. I wish they would include GF designation on the menu for gluten free options but at least the cook could confirm if the meals are GF.

Pros: Great Asian inspired vegan dishes.

Cons: no Gluten free designation on menu.

Thecurlybuddha

Points +33

Vegan
19 Jun 2017

Quick, delicious, incredible vegan food.

I travel extensively for work and as such it's always a gamble finding delicious vegan food on the go. THIS place, let me tell you, is a game changer, especially in Florida!! I've only been here once so far and plan to go back several times this week. I tried one of the combos with noodles - SO GOOD!! Plus, the staff here are exceptionally friendly and welcoming to newbies like myself and veterans alike. You also have to try the carrot cake. Really, just try it.

Pros: quick, good variety of items, fresh, a good mix of

Cons: I wish the space was bigger! it is a small restaur

paniam

Points +52

Vegan
16 Apr 2017

cool little spot!

Stopped by for a quick lunch, this is a nice little vegan spot that offers a little bit of everything, we had a wonton noodle soup and a veggie Sub, they were pretty good. They alphabet several tables inside and out, also some snacks and dessert options, a place where you can find some healthy stuffs quicks, and still affordable. The boss and the staff are very nice people, one full of energy another calm and peaceful. Loved it!

Bmw711

Points +42

Vegan
08 Mar 2017

Love this place!!

Awesome little resturaunt, great food and the friendliest people I've met. I LOVE the Vegan2go Sub Sandwhich, it's my favorite. I've never had anything here I didn't like. They also sell frozen soups, drinks, snacks, and desserts! Their cakes and cupcakes are absolutely delicious!

KWdaddio

Points +1441

Vegan
07 Mar 2017

Fantastic Began Find

While traveling near Gainesville I decided to pop in and try out Vegan2go. They were super friendly and the choices were numerous. I did the combo #1 with noodles and wild mushroom soup. Everything was fantastic, fresh, and just right. I will be back.

Pros: great options, tasty clean food

Cons: in and out of parking lot not convenient.

JETaddeo60

Points +140

Vegan
05 Mar 2017

Reliably Delicious Vegan Cuisine

This is a small, casual dine-in or carry-out. We are only in Gainesville a few weeks each year and it is good to know Vegan2go is here. A wide variety of sandwiches, salads, soups, and appetizers. So glad they recently put a couple of tables outside.

Pros: all vegan, open every day, wide range of vegan desserts

Cons: not open late

KatieBush

Points +3172

Vegan
02 Mar 2017

love this place!

I've been eating here for the past 4 years. About a year and a half ago, it went under new ownership and the food became much much better. It's easily one of my favorite vegan spots. They have delicious raw desserts, too! Many soy free options as well, which is appreciated for soy free vegans like myself. The people that work here are extremely friendly, too. Definitely check it out!

Pros: tasty, value

RadVeg4Life

Points +25

Vegetarian
03 Feb 2017

Good Vegan Food

Great spot when you need some yummy vegan food.
Today I enjoyed Pho (Friday only) and fresh Summer Rolls. Both were yummy and hit the spot. I had to ask for extra peanut sauce but this was not a problem. Chopsticks were also available by request.
Service was fast, and food was fresh.
I spent $15 for a meal for one.

Pros: Vegan, meat-free kitchen, Personal

Cons: Awkward road and parking

JDG710

Points +22

Vegan
27 Jan 2017

Exceedingly enjoyable

Great food, friendly staff, delivery is available. Also got some of the pre packaged deli and desert items that were delicious.

Pros: food

Cons: low amount of seating inside

Soul2Soul Educare

Points +1090

Vegetarian
05 Dec 2016

Overpriced not so tasty or healthy vegan food”

We were on our way to Orlando and stopped in here for a healthy bite to eat but were sorely disappointed This is basically a hole in the wall place which touts healthy food. Yet not much was even organic! The guy at the front was not very friendly. The food took way too long for a "2 go" place. The place is dirty and old looking. I saw them serve others in plastic plates and bowls. The food was not very tasty, neither was there enough quantity. I bought a vegan shrimp dish which was 10.95 and they gave me 5 measly pieces of fried vegan shrimp with a very small raw cabbage salad. My husband got a quinoa salad - which was 9.95 and it was basically a small tub (like a side dish) and it was not at all flavorful. My friend got a curry and rice and his dish was okay - nothing to write home about. I was left hungry with my pockets a little emptier with no great story to tell. Sadly disappointed in this vegan place. Would never go back.

Cons: overpriced, small quantity

Scila

Points +16

Vegan
05 Dec 2016

Vegan2Go Is EXCELLENT!

Excellent little restaurant with excellent food! We were very happy to find it - we are strict Vegans and the food is among the best we've had. We were very happy with the food choices, and ended up ordering even more food to go! We now have a great place to stop in Gainesville, FL. Owner very nice and so is the staff.

Pros: Excellent food, Great choices, Great staff

Cons: Wouldn't mind a few more tables to sit at

potatocake

Points +60

Vegan
19 Oct 2016

My Favorite Vegan Restaurant!

Absolutely love Vegan2Go! The food is incredible and the owners are wonderful. The owners are 100% vegan and all the food is 100% vegan. If you are a student you get a 10% discount!! This discount helps me a lot because I eat at Vegan2Go several times a week. Also, check out their weekly meal plans. Raw and cooked vegan weekly meal packages are offered for those who can't always cook. The packages contain a weeks worth of vegan mains, sides, soups, and some desserts!

I've tried almost everything on the menu and have never been disappointed. Highlights: Summer Rolls (served w/ yummy peanut dipping sauce), Philly Sub (bbq TVP on a tasty fresh baked vegan baguette), Specialty Curry Rice (brown rice option makes this dish superb), Heavenly Salad (it is really heavenly), and the best ever RAW cashew cheesecake!

Vegan2Go serves the best food in Gainesville.
Updated from previous review on Tuesday January 07, 2014


Updated from previous review on 2015-12-18

Pros: Owners & Restaurant are 100% Vegan, Food is tasty , Weekly meal plans

Cons: expensive, Limited parking

UFMarley

19 Oct 2016

I would highly suggest giving his food another shot. Michael and his staff are absolutely wonderful and the food is delicious. It is in by no means "bland". I love the changes he has made and his soup of the day is always fantastic. The Potato Leek is to die for. He has made some changes but imo they are all positive. He has added new items, his mock chicken salad is excellent and the Philly Cheese Sub is out of this world. Don't even get me started on the desserts he is now offering. I could go on for days how delicious the cupcakes are.

tyranny

Points +67

Vegan
22 Sep 2016

Would definitely order again

I ordered delivery from this place for my birthday dinner. The drumsticks were super delicious. I also had the curry and rice, raw cheesecake, and green smoothie. I remember thinking that the cheesecake didn't compare to my favourite (from Aux Vivres in Montreal) but it was still pretty good.

Pros: offers delivery, good portions

Cons: a bit pricy

SiriBlair

Points +21

Vegan
29 Aug 2016

Amazing

The food here, especially their double chocolate cookies, was delicious and the staff was super nice. I wish I lived in Gainesville so I could go here more often

jennafusal

Points +219

Vegan
05 Dec 2015

Fabulous Pho

I love that vegan2go is 100% vegan. I am not a big fan of faux meat foods and there are a few of these in the menu. However, if you go on Friday, treat yourself to the pho because it is fabulous. The summer rolls are fantastic as well. The cheese cakes and other desserts are top notch. Getting to the building from the east involves a left hand u- turn which can be tricky in G'ville traffic. Parking is very limited but for eating in I have never had a problem. Most people get take out.

JenniferCook

Points +816

Vegan
27 Jun 2015

Excellent fast vegan food

Quick, friendly service. A wonderful, varied menu. Everything we tried was done really well. As others said, parking is no fun, but it's totally worth it! Wish our town had one of these delightful restaurants.
Updated from previous review on Monday January 12, 2015

Update: We've been here several times and it's consistently excellent. Even the picky kids love it!

Pros: Great menu, Large portions (leftovers!), Friendly service

Cons: Parking

KayeLinden

Points +16

Vegan
23 Dec 2014

Vegan2Go

A well-organized tiny facility that caters delicious, fresh vegan food options. The pleasant and hospitable owner, David, will cater to gluten and soy free clients. He offers weekly menus for delivery with three day menus or one day menus available. The facility is clean, with a few tables for sitting and ordering. The main problem is the parking and the difficulty in entering and exiting the parking lot. Otherwise, Vegan2Go in Gainesville, Florida is a 4 star place. Kaye Linden
Updated from previous review on Tuesday December 23, 2014

Pros: fresh home made style food, owners supervise the kitchen themselves, allergy options available

Cons: parking lot is limited, exit and entrance difficult

saga10

Points +20

Vegan
22 Oct 2014

Good vegan food to go

We were traveling and found this place with the app. Very friendly people take our order to go. Food is good, and more when you are out of town looking for vegan options. They offer delivery. Is a small place with 3 or 4 tables to eat there.

Pros: Friendly, Vegan/Gluten free options, Delivery option




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