The Tasty

What can I say, we come here twice a week even though we don't live in the neighborhood! I usually order either the Dirty Jersey tofu sandwich (I love the new River option with sauteed spinach and spicy mayo in addition to the vegan ham and cheese), or the omelette with various fillings. I often add a side Caeser salad with my meal which is so tasty and has homemade croutons. We usually dine in (the kitchen which is staffed with the two exceptional chef owners is super fast!) But we occasionally take out food to go, if we have to run back to our desks for work. But it's such a cute place that I prefer to eat there. The staff is all very sweet too, and excellent at serving. I don't know them by name because I'm kind of an introvert, but they always make me feel so welcome. For coffee, I vacillate between the drip coffee (the best in the city, not kidding) or an espresso based drink like a latte or cappuccino. But for the true diner experience, I love that the drip coffee is so good!

Googling and came across this nice little place. My 1st time I tried the BLT with only coconut bacon and it was good. I have tried the deluxe burrito as well another good option. My all time fav is the tofu scramble platter topped with coconut bacon with seasoned waffle fries and a side of pancakes. Everything is sooo good. Pancakes are so soft and tasty. Everything just goes well together. I have been here multiple times and have yet to be disappointed. Thanks to both cooks; you both do a great job! I recommend this diner to anyone looking for plant based options.

UPDATED (8/8/24): I have updated my review after this morning to a 5/5. Both times “RIVER” was taking orders at the register and she is so professional and has a wonderful, warm, and friendly persona! She really made me feel welcome there is great with sales because she got me to get another tasty donut that I wasn’t planning to get because I enjoyed it so much the last time! I also met the owners “HANNAH” and “SOFIA” briefly who were also both accommodating, friendly, and professional. I plan to bring my friends here and bring foods and treats from here to introduce them to vegan eats as well! I plan to fit this in my budget to come at least once a week so I can return ! Wonderful to see a vegan diner with such flavorful food and wonderful vibes ! ORIGINAL (8/4/24): Came on a Sunday morning around 9:30 and I had: - 2 biscuits in the Sawmill Gravy (The gravy was DELICIOUS and the biscuits not bland or too hard or too chewy. Right in between) - A side of Tater Tots (I was surprised at the LARGE PORTION of this and found I had to pack some of these and the biscuits for later. I mixed the Tater Tots in the gravy and ate it WITH the biscuits and it was SO YUMMY!) - The Hot Chocolate (Delicious and didn’t need any additional sugar added. Had lots of flavor and some type of sweetener I couldn’t put my hands on that I liked. My only complaint is that it was WARM, and not “HOT” at all! Resulting in me just drinking it like a normal drink. The restaurant was busy tho so I didn’t want to bother the staff with warming it up more for me but it kinda turned me off from ordering it again. Maybe next time I’ll say something). I also found it weird that I was asked to pay upfront because I was dining in and planning to tip but after that I just treated it like a To-Go order place where you buy your food and then can sit and eat it in there.

Delicious savory breakfast food, great donuts, great specials and tasty coffee drinks. Their sandwiches offer some of the best vegan variations on local favorites like pork rolls, etc. The staff is so friendly and accommodating and with only four tables and a small amount of counter space to work with, I’m sure it can be challenging to accommodate everyone trying to dine in. They do an admirable job of it and always seem to keep their cool, just part of the reason why so many people of all ages and backgrounds in the neighborhood seem to love this spot. As far as eating here goes, if you plan on dining in, have a little situational awareness and don’t dilly dally because you’re probably taking up 1/4 of their dine in space and the people who work here are too nice to tell you to speed it up. Meanwhile families are queuing up with their children waiting for you to finish. If it’s a weekend, do the right thing and keep it moving.

Amazing vegan food and an extremely friendly environment! We got the pancakes, breakfast burrito, a donut, and some coffees. The prices were decent as well!