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Serves meat, vegan options available. Beers brewed on site. Has a small selection of vegetarian options, ask for no cheese if you are vegan. Open Mon 4:00pm-12:00am, Tue-Thu 11:30am-12:00am, Fri-Sat 11:30am-1:00am, Sun 11:30am-12:00am.
8 Reviews
First Review by stevekuzmeski
veganqueenofqueensnyc
Points +1463
Short and (not so)Sweet - Edit
Rather than bore readers with a long-winded review, I'll cut to the chase: unless you happen to find yourself stranded in Willimantic (my sympathies,) with an unquenchable thirst for beer, and/or you're the "token vegan " in your social circle, (in which case you also have my sympathies,) who relishes in not having but one Vegan menu option that is overpriced and just satisfactory, don't bother.
Read moreOne star for the hospitable staff and the historic backdrop of this former post office. That is all.
Pros: Historic site, Friendly staff
Cons: Only ONE Vegan menu option - in 2025?!, Overpriced, Lousy acoustics for having a civil conversation
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mark m braunstein
Points +508
vegetarians will find ample choices, vegan will find few - Edit
Willimantic is a burger and beer town, exemplified in Willimantic Brewing Company. If you’re a boozer, come here for the beer. If you’re a teetotaler and vegan, seek sustenance elsewhere. Or visit just once to enjoy the festive interior décor of this repurposed old-time post office. Or stay home and take the virtual tour on their website. If you do visit, opt for seating in one of the side rooms. The cavernous main hall is a beer hall that amplifies the boisterous loud talk typical of when friends booze it up.
Read moreWhile vegetarians will find many entrées here, for vegans the choices are dismal and few. Only one entrée, the Crispy Teriyaki Tofu Bowl. To WBC’s credit, the word Vegan clearly identifies that on its menu. The accompanying cauliflower rice and the edamame are straight out of the freezer bags, and the pickled veggies right out of the jar. The “crispy” teriyaki tofu is sauteed on one side only, not deep-fried, which is a big nutritional plus. Those wedges of tofu were the highlight of our meal. Too bad there were so few of them, and the portions of the rest of the Bowl so small. In order to have eaten a full meal, I should have ordered two Bowls, not one.
Among the apps, Bethel Vegan Bean Dip is identified vegan in its name. That’s it on the vegan side. The menu states in a sidebar that the Tofu can be substituted for meat in all Wraps, but then you must omit all the cheese dressings, too, thereby getting a whole lot less for your money.
The Vegetarian 3-Bean Chile, formerly vegan, now is merely vegetarian. A House Made Veggie Burger is likely not vegan, else it would have been duly identified. (Hurray to WBC for ditching what they formerly served, an industrialized commercial mock meat that makes a mockery of veganism.) Among the side dishes, perhaps the Brussels Sprouts are vegan, but we neglected to ask. By way of planting a plant-based seed in the minds of the chefs, we asked if any of the desserts are vegan. Indeed, a sugar-laden fried Plantain can be served vegan.
It’s been nearly three years since all-vegetarian Not Only Juice closed down in March 2023. Outside of the excellent Willimantic Food Co-op, where you can snack on prepared foods delivered from Shayna B’s and Yalla Hummus and Mindful Kitchen, romantic Willimantic still lacks a vegan eatery worthy for dining out.
Pros: the friendly and accommodating staff , the festive interior décor
Cons: dismally few choices for vegans
Guest
Conniemm
Points +2027
Fun place - Edit
I really enjoyed my meal at this restaurant. It's in an old post office and the old PO boxes are in the wall. It's a lively, fun place.
Read moreI had the Vegan Beyond Sausage sandwich and really enjoyed it. The jalapenos were pretty spicy for my taste but I was easily able to pick them off. The fries that came with the sandwich were excellent.
I'd definitely return if I lived in the area.
Pros: Fun atmosphere, Vegan options!
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MaribethAbrams
Points +193
Great atmosphere with very decent vegan options - Edit
I’ve been here many times, and it’s always been great. Usually with large groups of people, and often times during cycling day trips as the location is near the rails to trails. There are a number of interesting vegan items on the menu. They are identified as vegan. Their vegan chili is homemade, with vegetables and beans. They also have a vegan bean dip appetizer. There Is a homemade veggie burger, I’m not sure if it is vegan or vegetarian, but there are also sandwiches made with vegan sausage. It seems like every year they add more to the menu that is vegan, Definitely worth going to.
Read morePros: Atmosphere , Above average vegan options, Great beer
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AmandaJean
Points +776
Some upgrades since my last visit! - Edit
Although Willi Brew always had good vegetarian options I hadn't been back since I went completely vegan until the other day. We stopped by for lunch since we were in the area and the menu definitely had some upgrades! Still not a ton of vegan options but more than they used to. They have a vegetarian chik'n sandwich on the menu that the server was very upfront about not being vegan so I orderd the house made vegan burger and the server let me know the traditional brioche bun was not vegan but that their own beer bread was and offered to serve my burger on that instead. Both burger and bun were delicious! The veggie burger was definitely vegetable based but it stayed together better than most and the flavor was great! They also have the Beyond Sausage on the menu they serve a couple different ways.
Read morePros: Variety of options
Cons: More vegetarian than vegan friendly
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Sarah P
Points +9100
nice atmosphere, great beer - Edit
I've eaten at WilliBrew since I was in high school growing up in NE CT, and like to stop in when I'm visiting. The menu options are about the same for vegans as in years past, and are kind of limited but decent. The beers and the pub atmosphere are the best parts of a visit to WilliBrew.
Read morePros: lots of beers on tap, great meet-up spot, a few decent vegan choices
Guest
Springing
Points +57
incredible beer, acceptable vegan food - Edit
We go here regularly for the beer but the vegan food is totally fine. Very limited options; we mostly get the chili (request it with no sour cream etc.) and a baked potato, or the mushroom wrap without the dairy products. Their beer is really, really good, so if you're a vegan beer lover, this place is worth a trip.
Read moreGuest
stevekuzmeski
Points +20
Great Veggie Burgers & Awesome Beer - Edit
I've lived in central/eastern CT my whole life and never heard of the Willimantic Brewery until friends of ours recommended it. What a pleasant surprise. They have a great selection of beers and make enough Veg Friendly dishes to keep us coming back.
Read moreOn this first trip we had the Home Made Veggie Burgers. I topped mine with the Veggie Chili, it was delicious. Chased it down with a couple 2010 Unfiltered American IPAs. At 7.3%abv, it hit the spot just right.
Pros: Great Food, Great Beer
Cons: Little Noisey
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