Grass VBQ Joint

Vegan restaurant · DeKalb County

Grass VBQ Joint

Vegan restaurant · DeKalb County

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2670 E College Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

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Atlanta’s 1st plant based BBQ joint. We use local, ingredients that provide full flavor, as well as a healthier solution. Our mock meats are made in house & cold smoked for 5 hrs with our signature blend of Georgia Hickory, Maple, and Cherry wood. Our bread’s made every morning and delivered. Side dishes made using market fresh vegetables, grains, fruits and nuts. Our Roasted Allium Mac N’ Cheese is nut free and soy free. Each one of our signature BBQ sauces; Alabama White, Creole Mustard Gold, and Vidalia Onion; are slow simmered for hours to intensify the flavor. The Georgia PEACHES, are even grilled in our famous Bourbon Burnt Sugar Peach Crumble!! Our goal is to provide traditional southern Q, without the guilt. So come & experience a plant based alternative, to BBQ! Grass VBQ Joint: We Stay Smokin Somethin!!  

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2670 E College Ave, Decatur, GA 30030 Get directions

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"How’s this for an origin story: the VBQ owner probably walked up to the neighborhood barbeque, assumed his best Snoop Dogg voice and asked, “The Southeast ain’t got no love for the vegans?”And that’s when he started his entirely plant-based barbeque, Grass VBQ Joint, which operates as a takeout-only vendor in the West End’s Oak Streets Eats ghost kitchens. Okay, we’re lying about the origin story, but we’re sincere about the food. His smoked jackfruit does a pretty good job assuming the look and texture of pulled pork, and it’s a tasty, enjoyable compromise, even for meat eaters. There’s also an oyster mushroom po'boy, pit-smoked faux beef brisket, and collard greens, which all taste like a mic-drop moment that screams, “well let it be known then.”" - Nina Reeder

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"Features vegan BBQ with dishes like Titustown veef brisket with Vidalia VBQ sauce." - Beth McKibben

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"Grass VBQ Joint specializes in vegan barbecue, offering dishes like smoked jerk wingz, veef brisket, and sandwiches like smoked pulled jackfruit and oyster mushroom po’boy." - Beth McKibben

The 10 Most Anticipated Atlanta Restaurant Openings of Fall 2020 - Eater Atlanta
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"After opening at We Suki Suki’s Global Grub Collective food market last November, then moving to Orpheus Brewing in Midtown earlier this year, vegan barbecue pop-up Grass VBQ Joint opens a permanent location November 27 near Stone Mountain, What Now Atlanta reports. Located on Five Forks Trickum Road, Grass VBQ serves smoked jerk wingz, veef brisket, sandwiches like smoked pulled jackfruit, a reuben with corned veef, and an oyster mushroom po’boy, alongside desserts such as mini sweet potato pies and vegan cupcakes." - Beth McKibben

Chi Chi Vegan Taco Shops Opens in Reynoldstown and Grass VBQ Joint Opening November 27 in Stone Mountain for Vegan Barbecue, Atlanta, Georgia - Eater Atlanta
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Kat L.

Google
Chef Terry is definitely taking Vegan BBQ to another level. Family Style Order: 1. Smoked Wiingz (GF) in Buffalo, Hot Lemon Pepper & Jerk flavors 2. Grass VBQ Sampler Plate - proteins were Louisiana Fried Shriimpz & Smoked Hot Links 3. Southern Style Greens 4. Yukin Potato Salad 5. Bourbon Baked Beans 6. Seasoned Fries Wings were good & zesty with their accompanying sauces. Baked Beans & Greens were a hit - I kept the Potato Salad to myself. The secret ingredients of the Vidalia BBQ sauce were a hit & you get a hefty portion not the mini cups serving with every order of wings/sandwiches. The Brioche Bun was grilled & buttered just right. Overall a great first-time experience & recommend you get an order of the Wiingz no matter what. I'll definitely be back to try the popular items Da' Clucker, Nashville Hot Chick'n & VicRiib Sandwiches. Salute to being selected as Southern Living's Chef of the Year 2021...keep smokin somethin Chef. Make sure to check the website or socials daily for hours of operation.

Chazmen Geames

Google
I will NEVER come to Atlanta without stopping at this place. The smoked "brisket" they said was a 13 hour process that I could taste with every bite. The Jackfruit burger might be the best sandwich I've had in 2021. The customs sett was A1! Do yourself a favor and visit Gods place on earth

Thomas Forman Jr

Google
Food is always terrific! Vegan BBQ at its finest and honestly some of the best vegan food I've had period. Worth a trip from wherever you are! The Lobster, Shrimp, Veef really everything is just incredible!

A C

Google
Food was very good! Mac n cheese was surprisingly good, but a bit cold. Would have liked it warmed up. You have to ask for sauce with your wingz. The building houses 3 other vendors, which was kind of cool, but made it a little hard to find and cramped. I will be back for sure! I'll ask for a little bit more coleslaw if I get the sandwich again.

Keisha Calvert

Google
Absolutely loved the Nashville Hot Chick'n and collard greens! My husband had the Titustown Veef Brisket. The best Vegan BBQ we've ever had. You won't believe it's not meat! Will definitely order again! Just be prepared to eat your food in the car if you traveled a ways to this spot. 😋

Dori V.

Google
When I say this food is SO good! Obviously the Nashville hot is their staple so duh, it’s amazing. Like super duper good. But Da Clucker….omg. 10/10. So flavorful. Texture is amazing. You would honestly think it was real chicken. If you’re thinking about it, stop thinking and just order. You will not be disappointed!

Justin Segal

Google
We love We Suki Suki, and Grass VBQ is a fantastic addition. Wifey and I got the sampler with Veef and jackfruit. Everything was delicious and the potato and mac n cheese sides were phenomenal. Many vegan places leave you without dessert, but the bourbon peach treat was one of the best we have ever had!!

Sabrina F Salters

Google
Everyones taste is different. The chili slaw dawg was delicious, should have ordered two. The smoked mac n cheese was good but a little bit too much smoke and salt. Presentation was not what I expected. None the less one of the best vegan places in Metro Atlanta. This is take out only. Find the park done the street to sit and enjoy your meal

Mitchelle'l S.

Yelp
I had the oyster mushroom poeboy and it was pretty damn good.. I got a side of greens w/ that.. The greens were very flavorful to be meatless.. I also had the fried lion's mane, which was also good.. The the batter was well seasoned.. And for the sides, I got the bourbon beans, which were on point too.. All in all, their sides are pretty small, but really good. Hopefully the mac n' cheez is good too, cause I'm trying that next time.. A lot of vegan spots lack flavor, but I was pleasantly surprised w/ Grass VBQ Joint.. I'll be back.

Kathryn L.

Yelp
Oak Street Eats: My first experience from the flagship restaurant in Snellville was amazing. So while I was back in Atlanta for an event this popped up on my new spots to try. I really salute the communal kitchens, however, some times they missed the mark. Out of everything, I only the Jerk Wings & Greens were good. The macaroni & cheese was bland as in box made, the baked beans were undercooked with no seasoning as in out of the can. Definitely a huge difference in food quality compared to locations. I won't return to this location for a do-over.

Cheryl W.

Yelp
This location is closed. Village Kitchen at this same pickup spot was thankfully a fall back option. Hey Yelp-this place is closed!

Jennifer B.

Yelp
Just surprised how vegan chicken tenders came out. Pretty good! (Buffalo chicken tenders with fries) The strawberry cake was amazing too!!

Caroline N.

Yelp
Ordered food from Grass VBQ Joint and was excited to try the vegan food offered. Never received it because the order was cancelled after almost 2 hours. Horrible! If you're open then meet the customer's expectations if not then say you're closed. Don't give the impression that your actually preparing an order getting it ready for pickup and don't come through.

Kam M.

Yelp
I finally had a chance to stop by GRASS VBQ Joint. Located in a small plaza in Stone Mountain there is parking right out front but it's shared with other restaurants. I had Oyster Mushroom Po'Boy & smoked Mac n' cheese. The po'boy fRied oyster mushroom, Arcadian lettuce, rip tomato, whiskey pickles, chow, creole aioli. The po'boy was pretty good the Mac n' cheese was ok I've had better vegan Mac n' cheese. I will go back to try some of their other options.

T S.

Yelp
Excellent vegan "chicken" sandwich served from a ghost kitchen. We went on thanksgiving and they were slammed. Pre ordered on their website but the order was 30 minutes late yet well worth the wait. Best greens I ever ate no time to take a picture because I gobbled them up. The potliker was salty and they were minced which was new to me. Now the Nashville chicken I ordered hot was barely hot but I'm insane for really spicy so if you are like me get it Oh$hit level! My partner got the bbq sandwich and it was delicious as well! Mac n cheese and coleslaw were good but not too special.

Chris F.

Yelp
Had my first meal today from this place. Picked up at their new-ish 777 Oak St spot. It's to go only with several other food places and very little parking. The Uber Eats/Door Dash crowd def rules the scene. I got the Smoked Hot Links sandwich added slaw for $1 with fries as my side. The fries weren't seasoned well and were undercooked. The extra dollar for the slaw on the sandwich was a waste as the taste and texture was lost. Either needed more of it or it needed to be chunkier pieces. The sandwich was fine with the chili the dominant flavor. I'd def go back to try some of the mushroom and chicken options. I wish them success and hope this model works for them.

Bruce L.

Yelp
Just as other reviewers have said, they took my order then waited an hour to cancel it just before it should have been delivered. Totally unreliable. Save your money or go elsewhere.

Nicola L.

Yelp
Not sure how this works. It's 5:24. I guess they sold out in 4 hours. Someone's belongings were inside ok the table. I guess I won't be trying this spot. Hard to schedule 'till sold out o'clock.

Kaneka R.

Yelp
I had just spent a full day at the Botanical Garden and was looking for a late lunch/early dinner, something delicious and preferably vegan. VBQ was located right around the corner inside of Orpheus Brewing and had pretty good reviews so I placed an order online and was given an estimated time for when the order would be ready. The order was ready early, which is perfect if you're there waiting. I didn't' think the order would be ready early so I arrived right on time. No big deal just something to know if you place your order online, there is a possibility it may be ready early if they don't have a wait.   VBQ is Atlanta's first fully plant-based BBQ joint. Online ordering only. I was pretty excited this try this spot and was hoping they could be my go to place for when I'm craving VBQ.  There menu mostly consists of sandwiches which comes with a bag of chips. They also have dessert and a Grass Sampler plate that comes with two protein choices and two sides. I ordered the Nashville Hot Chic'n sandwich with a bag of chips (13.96), I also ordered the smoked mac n cheeze (3.96) because I cannot pass up an order at any restaurant. The hot chickn sandwich was very good, I loved the texture and flavor, and you can order it mild, medium, or hot. Although it's served with Dijon mustard aioli I found the sandwich to be too dry, it needed more sauce. I would definitely request extra sauce if I decided to order this again. The mac n cheese was 5 stars! It was so yummy and packed with flavor, definitely recommend this side with any order.   The first visit was decent and I look forward to trying other items from their menu.

Audrica B.

Yelp
I was looking forward to trying this place! So much so that after months of social media stalking them, I made the over one hour trek from North GA to Stone Mountain to satisfy my months long appetite. Unfortunately, I was let down. I saw a fish and chips special on Instagram. I'm a seafood lover so this was the perfect dish for me. The posted photo really caught my attention, it looks delicious! I placed a preorder to guarantee my food. It was ready only a few minutes early. However, when I arrived the person at the front counter was not very welcoming. She didn't say hello, she just asked for my name and credit card. The gentleman in the back had the same energy as when I noticed him I gave a gleeful hello and he returned a half-hearted smile. The lady handed my food and card back... no "would you like a receipt" or "have a good day." Therefore, I didn't know the transaction was complete. I stood there for a bit and she turned her attention to an infant that I hadn't noticed on the far end of the counter. A cute baby boy! I told her the baby was adorable and she just smiled. The moment was growing awkward but I was still there because I thought I had to sign my receipt as most establishments require. I asked about a signature, she mumbled no I didn't have to sign it. I left and eagerly opened my box of food. I immediately noticed the food was not as pictured on Instagram, it must be an inspiration photo (although they didn't disclose stock photography) or an older photo from a previous special. It didn't matter because I was still craving this place. I didn't wait and started eating because after all, I had a long drive. The food was incredibly salty! I tried to continue eating it but the amount of salt was unbearable. It was truly a waste. I'm starting to realize these social media trendy places aren't all that they're cracked up to be.

Ashley K.

Yelp
I'm super later posting this review but still wanted to share. I'll saying getting there was a bit confusing- I arrived at Orpheus but had no idea the entrance was on the side of the building. Something to not. Okay for the food, I was really hyped to try this place but didn't love it like I wanted to. I order the Nashville Hot Chicn Sandwich and wasn't really impressed. The Vegan Mac was good though and I ate it as soon as I got in the car. The chicken patty was texture wasn't working for me and it's funny bc based on the reviews, I almost added a second one. Could have been a one off thing though. The flavor wasn't that on point like people described either but the sauce on the burger was good. I'll try something else next time. I saw they have sweet potato pies so I'm excited for that. I would order the Mac n cheese again but really think they should give you way more for the price.

Jeremy R.

Yelp
Ordered food. They told me it was ready. I went to pick it up since it's a ghost kitchen. They told me my order was cancelled because the kitchen was closed. They never refunded my order.

DJ G.

Yelp
TLDR/ EMPLOYEES DON'T WEAR MASKS & took over an hour to get my food. I had Grass VBQ first in the fall of 2019 at a brewery pop-up and was pretty excited to see they opened a brick and mortar over by my house. We love creative vegan food. I called to find out about gluten-free options and was told the Groveway Jackfruit Sandwich and the Smoked Brat Sandwich were both gf without the bread. Very helpful! Then I ordered through their website at 3:54 pm for a 4:45 pick up. I read some reviews about them being slow, so I figured 50 minutes was enough to make 2 meals. I got the Groveway Jackfruit Sandwich with the smoked tomato feta salad for a side and my husband got the Titustown BBQ Veef Brisket Sandwich with smoked Mac & cheese for a side. I left a 25% tip and the total came out to $41.40. A little steep for 2 sandwiches, but that's okay. They had plenty of parking in the lot when I got there about 10 minutes early. I walked in to see if my order was ready, but was told they were working on it and would text me when it was done. (Spoiler, they never texted me) I am giving them 1 star because I was pretty upset upon seeing the front cashier with no mask on and the chef walk around front with no mask on (the chef did have a mask on while cooking). Come on, we are still in a pandemic. The cashier coughed right in front of me and didn't wash their hands. The shop didn't have any obviously posted Covid-19 guidelines or hand sanitizer anywhere. I should have told them to stop making my food right then and there. I walked back in at 5:05 to ask of my food was ready yet since they never texted. It was cold and soggy when I opened my bag in the car to see if the order was correct.

Nicki K.

Yelp
Ever gone to a place and you just keep drooling and dreaming of the food cause it was that good? Only to come back and was left disappointed? Well, that happened to me again. This time at Grass VBQ Joint. I preordered online to pick up a few hours later cause last time even though they said it would be ready in 30 mins, it still wasn't until 15 mins later. This time, the food was ready. I was excited. I opened the container and load and behold. The vegan Nashville Hot chicken is not like the last time I had it. There is NO crunch and just like a flat soy patty with some cayenne pepper on top. The fries are different, that I didn't mind but the chicken should be the same!! This is false advertising on the website too. I was dreaming of a crunch vegan chicken, like the one I had last time. I also ordered the Da Clucker. I'm not a fan of it. Maybe it's the alcohol in it but it's too strong for my taste. I think the "meat" was well marinated and had a good texture though. I just didn't like the flavor. I didn't eat all of it. Overall, I am disappointed. I don't think I will come back. Don't get me wrong the vegan Nashville Hot chicken is still good but was missing the crunch. The inconsistency gets me. The rest of the menu, I'm not a fan of "beef"" and never was. Not a fan of jackfruit as a meat replacer either. PS - Prices went up 21/2021

Cierra K.

Yelp
My Mother discovered this vegan BBQ restaurant and ordered a number of dishes for one of our family dinners, including lemon pepper, buffalo, and jerk wings; smoked sausage links, shrimp, southern style greens, baked beans, fries, and potato salad. I really enjoyed the buffalo wings and potato salad. The jerk wings were surprisingly spicy, but very flavorful. I'll have to return to try other items on the menu.

Candace T.

Yelp
It is a takeout place!!! The food taste so good it taste like chicken! I got chicken Mac and cheese burger, fried oyster po boy, and the combo plate. The food was absolutely amazing I would always recommend it only reason I have it 4 stars was because I wasn't aware it was a ghost restaurant

Sam T.

Yelp
Vegan Review: I have had Grass VBQ Joint on my radar to try out for awhile. My wife wanted Sushi and I had a taste for BBQ so this was my time to give this joint a shot! It is rare to find vegan bbq so that makes Grass VBQ Joint extra special. The meal was not a let down! I went with the Nashville Hot Chic'N Sandwich which is Seitan drenched in a sweet smoky Nashville Hot Sauce and topped with Mustard Aioli. What a flavorful and spicy sandwich! I also got the Smoked Jerk Wingz drenched in Jamaican jerk sauce. The wings were outstanding. I also added the Mac and Chesse! The ranch dressing was rich and creamy! Atlanta is so fortunate to have a locally owned, black owned 100% vegan bbq establishment! My only regret is that it took me so long to come here!

Nisha P.

Yelp
For thanksgiving this yearsince my mom is trying to be vegan, we got the Vegan Turkey and she absolutely loved it! I missed the photo opportunity bc we were all a little hangry but We cant wait to try more once the stone mountain location is open since its closer to her home!

Courtney M.

Yelp
Interesting spot right off the BeltLine, near Piedmont Park. Grass VBQ Joint is nestled on the side of Orpheus Brewing. Right now, you have to order online and come to the pick-up door. There's little to no interaction (I am assuming due to COVID). You just walk up and find the bag and ticket with your name, and grab it. If you get there early enough, you can eat at one of the few tables on the patio/deck. I ordered The Groveway, which was a pulled jackfruit sandwich topped with VBQ mustard, green onions, and chow chow, on a toasted bun. It came with a side of Zapps chips. I also ordered a banana pudding cookie! Friends ordered the Nashville Hot Chickn, macaroni, jerk wings and baked beans. Disclaimer: We are not vegan (though I do eat plant-based a couple of months out of the year). Therefore our tastebuds may not be fully accustomed to the textures, and this review may be more helpful to those who are not necessarily practicing a vegan lifestyle. The Groveway - I loved it! I went with this because I am someone who prefers straight up vegetables, fruit, or maybe even a black bean burger over imitation meat. The flavor was nice and I think my favorite part was the toasted bun. The jackfruit and combination of VBQ mustard went well together. Without the bun, the jackfruit was ok, but with the bread it made me feel like I was eating a real bbq sandwich. I was also excited that they sell Zapp's chips. I went with the voodoo flavor which has always been my fave. Now the banana pudding cookie.... I had high hopes for this as I've had and enjoyed other vegan desserts. The cookie was super soft which was a plus! However, the taste was lacking. A friend and I both tasted the cookie at the same time. We stood there looking at each other for a about 20 seconds waiting on the other to comment (or for the taste to kick in), because we didn't taste anything)! I was thinking maybe because it followed my sandwich which was so flavorful, until she said she couldn't taste it as well. The banana flavor felt more like an after taste. The Nashville Chickn sandwich and the jerk wings were a win. If you're not vegan, just know the textures a little different, but overall good flavor. We thought it was creative how they had a wooden stick in the chicken to give the appearance of a bone. The Nashville Hot Chickn' was very close to a real chicken sandwich. The baked beans were a NO-GO for everyone, which was interesting because this is the one dish I think there shouldn't have been very much difference. It's beans. It felt like they were trying to do too much with the fake bacon bits, etc. I tasted more of this than that spicy/sweet flavor of baked beans - which was not really there at all. I didn't try the macaroni, but according to my friends, it wasn't bad at all. Overall, it was a cool experience and I enjoyed sitting out on the patio. I'd go back if I were bringing a friend who's on a plant-based diet to try it.

Lavinna K.

Yelp
This was so good. I had a hard time deciding what to try off the menu. I participated in Yelp take-out week so used the 30% off as a chance to try more items than I normally would at one time. I tried the Jerk Wings , the "Lobster Roll" and the Hot Chicken Sandwich. All of them were super good. The wings were saucy and shaped well. Enough to make me do a double take...like "this is vegan right???" The taste was really good..sweet..then spicy...just delicious. The Lobster roll I enjoyed also. I'm allergic to shellfish so the idea of eating a lobster roll was cool. With that said I can't compare it to real lobster but I can tell you it was real good! Then the Hot chicken sandwich...all I can say is I don't know how they do it. It was delicious. I read they are opening in Stone Mountain soon. Not as close but I will definitely be there. So many more things to try on the menu. I've seen posts about customer service issues. I'll say I had no issue. I was actually very pleased with the service. I had a question about the process of getting the discount. I called shortly before they opened and received an immediate response. Placing my order was a breeze. When I picked it up the young lady was pleasant. I look forward to the same customer service at their Stone Mountain location. I'll probably hit them up a couple of more times at this location though. Seriously, everything on the menu looks and sounds good.

Tierney J.

Yelp
I think this place could have potential being the only food choice at Orpheus Brewing. I just didn't like the texture of the "meat" & I've had my share of vegan chicken, beef, sausages. It could've been better. Especially for the price!

Jodi R.

Yelp
We were looking forward to this meal experience and unfortunately, ended up being highly disappointed. We ordered the Nashville Hot chicken sandwich, Titustown and Lemon Pepper Wings with mac-n-cheese, collard greens and fries for the side items. Sadly, we were highly disappointed. For a $15 sandwich, the hot chicken sandwich patty should have been much larger and looked absolutely nothing like the picture, the texture and taste were both okay, however. There was no sauce on the sandwich so the extra side of aioli was quite useful. The Titustown was accurately served as pictured, but the taste just wasn't great at all, in fact, it was too tangy...also the Lemon Pepper Wings were just "Meh". The mac-n-cheese was dry, the greens were doused in way too much vinegar and the baked beans were dry, and tasted like vinegar, also. All in all, the lemon pepper wings were the best of all menu items and they were at most, just average--I have frozen plant-based wings I routinely order online and when I prepare them, they're just as good, if not better. For over $60 spent, it was not worth the cost at all (the size and presentation of the Nashville Hot Chicken and the small, subpar side items were most disappointing) but we can say we gave the establishment a try. Not sure if we just went on the wrong day at the wrong time, but alas, we certainly will not be returning nor recommending based on our experience.

Sheena G.

Yelp
My first post quarantine restaurant experience was totally worth it!!! I visited VBQ on Juneteenth weekend as was more than satisfied. I had the "brisket" and it was flavorful, well seasoned, well sauced, and a good sized portion. There were many options I wanted on the menu and that's a great problem to have. Service was quick and friendly from everyone I interacted with. We took our order to the picnic tables in front of Orpheus Brewery (there were suggested drink pairings with many of the menu items). Overall this was a great vegan experience and I highly recommend!

Monique' M.

Yelp
Synopsis: Came here during covid-19. The experience started off not so great and didn't get any better. But the food (the food that we did get) was very good. Detailed Story: My experience started with calling them on the phone to verify their hours because Google was showing that they did not open until 5p. I also wanted to know if they were serving a full menu. The gentleman on the phone wasn't friendly but he did inform me that they were open 1p-7p and serving the full menu. I called them a second time to place an order for pickup. I was informed that I had to order online. Then, I asked if they had dine-in and was informed no. Each phone call, the fella that answered the phone was very curt. I tried to order online, but realized that there was not an option to select sides, so I decided to order onsite. Arrived and realized that there is some outdoor seating and wondered why the gentleman didn't inform me of that, when I asked about seating. Unfortunately, the same guy that answered the phone is the one working the take-out table. Additionally, we found out that they are not offering sides. So when I asked if they were serving the full menu, the man should have told me that then. Furthermore, they were offering a bag of Zapp's chips in place of the sides. I informed the guy that Zapp's chips have peanut oil and I have a nut allergy. He offered nothing in replacement. They should have discounted the price of the entrees considering they do not have sides. A $0.50 bag of chips is not comparable to mac and cheese, collards, beans, etc. To make things even worse, on their display they have about six flavors of chips. When we got our food they gave us six bags of the same flavor. When my friend tried to exchange some, they told her they only have two flavors. Thank goodness the food mostly made up for the lack of service, utensils, napkins and food availability. Jerk Wings (B-): they just taste like BBQ sauce, no hint of jerk. But I do like the sugar cane bones. Fried Green Tomato PBLT (B): too many competing flavors, but overall a solid sandwich. I would have liked the tomatoes to have been the star of the dish though. Sometimes less is more. The bread was great. Lobstah Roll (A): very good, but the "lobstah" tastes exactly like faux shrimp that I have had a number of times at other restaurants. I do believe they just cut the shrimp into chucks and marketed it as lobster. Brat (B): decent sandwich. I was expecting a hotdog and not a sandwich though. Titus (C): I was very disappointed by this sandwich. For this to be their signature item, the veef's flavor was basic. I only tasted BBQ sauce. Nashville Hot (A+): very good, full of flavor and I like the sweet pickles. I would order this one time and time again. I would visit again, I was just very disappointed that I had to pay full price for partial meals.

Hannah B.

Yelp
Absolutely delicious! I ordered the Nashville Hot Chick'n two nights in a row from Uber Eats! It's the perfect balance of spicy and sweet (drank soy milk with it). Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside! And I love the Dijon and pickles!! I do wish y'all had sides like fries available on the app, but overall this is definitely a new favorite!

Micheal J.

Yelp
The hot chicken sandwich is amaaaaaziiiiiiing. I can't wait to come back and try the Veef brisket. BbThe smoked Mac & Cheese is really good too. It's ooey and gooey with a great smoked flavor. I also tried the vegan chocolate chip muffin. It's wasn't bad, but nothing exceptional.

Felicia C.

Yelp
If you're vegan and haven't been to Grass VBQ yet then you need to get up off of your tail and go... NOW! I finally got to try the Nashville Hot Sandwich and I must say the flavors were pretty good. Although I'm not a fan of sweet pickles, it definitely paired well with the flavors of the sandwich. Oh... and it's vegan. No one had to die for it in the parking lot or while standing in line for it ... matter of fact I didn't stand in line at all. We really wanted to try the jerk wings but unfortunately they were out. The servings were a bit small for the price, but that doesn't take away from how amazing the sandwich was. The only thing I would change is to have a la cart options for the sandwiches and wings. And last... The questions all vegans ask... what was the texture like? I'd compare it to one of those frozen breaded chicken sandwiches but with a crunchy and delicious crust. It was sweet with a little bit of a kick and just the right amount of mayo. Keep up the great work! Follow me on IG @VeganTastesGoodATL ..

Lynne N.

Yelp
I was a frequent visitor of Grass VBQ when they were located in East Atlanta and then moved near Piedmont Park. Yesterday was my first time venturing to their current location but I had an out of town friend visit and wanted to boast about Atlanta's vegan food scene. He ordered the DA CLUCKER and he was pleased with the meal. I couldn't believe they had CHIK'N FRIED LIONS MANE available. It is always sold out and wanted to experience the hype! I was beyond disappointed - my box didn't look anything like the picture and my first bite was just PURE GREASE. When I called to reorder or return, the person who answered the phone said they were trying a new recipe. I didn't pay $15 to be someone's test taster. The good news is she offered to refund both meals but they lost a customer ... at least until I forget the disgusting food experience I had there.

Mario C.

Yelp
YUM! I discovered this new joint using the Happy Cow app while visiting Atlanta. The restaurant is located within a business suite with other food vendors & benches to sit while you wait & eat. The joint itself is a small stand. We were greeted by a staff of two-chef & cashier. The menu is relatively small, which I like, & consists 6 entrees, a weekly special, 6 sides, 2 desserts. Each entrée comes with a side. We had the Smoked Jerk Wiingz and the Oyster Mushroom Po'Boy with mac & cheez & whiskey grilled beans. The food was delicious! The wings, wing sauce were flavorful and used sugarcane instead of a wooden stick to hold the wing together. For dessert, I had the peach cobbler, but they've also got cookie creams pies and gelato. I hope this place excels! I come from Las Vegas, and although Vegas has quite the selection of plant-based eateries, we no longer have a vegan BBQ restaurant with traditional, delicious, southern foods.

Emily W.

Yelp
I was looking for a vegan place for my parents and I to stop at on our drive home from Florida and came across Grass VBQ. It took us a while to find it, since it's located in a little place with multiple different restaurants inside of it, but it's right up front when you walk in the door. I got the Nashville Hot Chickn with mac and cheese, and out of my five years of veganism, this was the best food I have ever had- my parents agree and they aren't veg!! Can't recommend this place enough!

Frankie J.

Yelp
So they only got a 2star because the Brat was actually good but it already taste like this from the grocery store (Beyond Sausage). The sandwich was small not only for $13 but in general this wouldn't have filled anyone. Then it only comes with a bag of chips not fries. The Mac and cheese wasn't the best but wasn't nasty sort of a vegan Kraft Mac and Cheese to be fair I haven't found any restaurant vegan Mac and cheese great but it also was pricey for the size which picture gives you false sizing. The food is not nasty but wasn't worth the price for me. I should have tried the chicken sandwich like I originally wanted maybe I would have been satisfied. It's not likely but if I do come back I will try the sandwich which friends been mentioning.

Rea J.

Yelp
This location is no longer in service. I placed my order through their site and when I got to the food hall the attendent told me this restaurant is no longer there but that orders are still coming through. You'd think they'd update their website and Yelp. Do not order, now I have to dispute this charge to get it taken off.

Brittany B.

Yelp
LOVED THIS PLACE!! Highly highly recommend this place to anyone, vegan or not. Brought my vegan food hating friend here and he absolutely loved it. We ordered a ton of food for the two of us, ended up being $53 dollars, which is more than I would ever spend on lunch for two but oh well, it was worth it! This place only has outdoor seating at the brewery so either take it home or go on a nice day. You must order ahead on their website and it takes about 30 minutes. Absolutely get the wings, and Nashville hot chickn sandwich, those were my favorites. Could have done without the Mac and cheese, it wasn't my favorite vegan mac. Can't wait to take more people back here!

Coty R.

Yelp
I cannot recommend Grass VBQ highly enough. I don't get there nearly enough, but as a vegetarian from the South, I get to enjoy the food I grew up on while staying vegetarian.

Will H.

Yelp
During Covid they are strictly offering online orders which is fine. They were nice enough to answer questions but not overly welcoming. They preferred not to interact. Food: I had the Hot Fried Chicken at Medium and I must say the first bite was pretty good due to the level of crunch. Every bite after that was an overwhelming sense of seasoning that didn't replicate a hot chicken sandwich and made it impossible to finish. I'm a big guy but all I could muster was half before I threw it away. My date chose the PBLT, which is a fried green tomato, beer cheese, bacon jam and lettuce. Overall that was way more of a palatable sandwich. However, the tomato of course was not prepped very well as all the crunch was off pretty much immediately but overall not a bad sandwich, I liked it. I'll be honest, I didn't come Here for a basically vegetarian sandwich as it is(minus the vegan bacon sandwich). Overall, the food was a fun try on vegan food but the prices are astronomical at $14-$15 a sandwich and the food was decent. I love supporting local businesses, so I'm happy I tried it but this is a one and done for me and would not be a recommend to my friends. Good luck and represent Atlanta well.

Shero B.

Yelp
Ordered the Nashville Hot Chick'n with a side of mac N' cheese and Smoked Jerk Wings with celery coleslaw and was not impressed. The Jerk Wings had a dark sauce on them, similar to a BBQ sauce in consistency but with a heavy taste of vinegar and not much of a jerk flavor. The Nashville Hot chick'n wasn't as spicy as I expected it (but I do have a high tolerance for spice). The creamy garlic aioli the sandwich came with and the patty itself had a sweetness to them which did not work for me. Mac n' cheese was fine, did not care for the coleslaw.

Reginice C.

Yelp
Love this spot! Vegan BBQ! It's so good that the omnivores enjoy it too. My recommendations are the The Wings (Creole and Jerk), Titustown, and MacNCheese. he wings texture are pretty close to the real thing which is sort of scary, and the sauces...I'm waiting for them to bottle it! Titustown is a vegan brisket sandwich. The slaw is the cherry on top. If you're having difficulties choosing a sandwich, choose the Titustown. Grass has one of the best vegan macNcheese I've had; this has a smoky flavor that blends well with the BBQ theme of the menu.

Marauda G.

Yelp
Honey Honey this by far is theBest Vegan restaurant that I have had. I had to call back and speak with Emani to let her know it was the .com and we'll be back

Ashleigh T.

Yelp
I normally love this place but my past 2 orders have been really stingy with the toppings (barely any cheese, a small spoonful of chili). There's no way to speak to the actual restaurant so you're stuck with what you get. For the price my order should look exactly like the picture on the website instead of a dry $20 sandwich.

Yvette M.

Yelp
As an omnivore I enjoy veggies, fish, meat and vegan food. I learned of Grass VBQ Joint from an article online and when I saw the location, I knew I had to try it out and support local. I had the Titustown "brisket" sandwich and Mac and cheese, both very flavorful! I look forward to trying more menu items in the future. Nice to have a delicious non-meat dining option not far from me. Check it out!

Aurora A.

Yelp
Never disappointed. Delicious vegan food that doesn't make you wish for any meat, fish or poultry to be present. You don't even think "great vegan food." You think "great food!" Their vegan wings, mushroom po' boy, fried green tomato blt, mac n' cheeze and lobstah roll are delicious! Some things I wish for: That the vegan wingz have spicier sauce options as none offered are spicy in my opinion. For the lobstah roll serving to be more generous or as generous as the mushroom po' boy.

Anthony S.

Yelp
Ep. 32 of Antlantaeats I ordered the Blue Oyster po' boy and it came crunchy and delicious! They have a great scenery here. Beltline is nearby for walking to Piedmont Park. This is not my typical trip for Vegan. I did enjoy the food and experience. Also big shout out to @Orpheusbrewing for the beer selection service. Here's my experience: https://www.instagram.com/p/CFqWw-chDV6/?igshid=1k73ugifjix80

Amy P.

Yelp
THEY DONT WEAR MASK! We're in the middle of a pandemic, and I'm surprised that the person at the front desk and the person cooking both had no mask on. We decided to order anyways and they didn't tell us that it would be a long wait until after we paid for our food. (There was no one else in the restaurant but I'm guessing they had a lot of online orders??) Our food took 40 mins to be ready and we only ordered two things. Both items come with fries, but the fries were cold and soggy when we got them. They were also under cooked. I had to put them in the air fryer at home to eat them. We got a lobster roll and that was good. We also got a Nashville hot chicken. It had a good flavor but the patty was really thin. I was expecting a lot more. This place didn't live up to their pictures.

Sofia R.

Yelp
I wish I could rate this place 3.5 stars. My boyfriend and I ordered the buffalo wing plate which came with baked beans and we also ordered the sampler plate with the veef brisket, jackfruit, collared greens, and potato salad. The wing plate was great, although a bit pricey for the volume of food. The jackfruit was very watery and the smokey flavor of the veef brisket did not hit. The potato salad was wonderful. I'm hopeful the next time I come that the chicken sandwich will be awesome. I will not be ordering the jackfruit and veef brisket again. But definitely think this restaurant has some gems.

Freya R.

Yelp
I had their vegan Thanksgiving style dinner. The pseudo-turkey left a little to be desired, but the Mac & "cheese" was good, and the stuffing was marvelous! I am looking forward to trying another meal from them.

Kendra G.

Yelp
First time eating there. Picked up lunch for my Son's 19th Birthday. Everything was great!

Alexa G.

Yelp
I came here about 2 weeks ago. I love trying out local vegan spots whenever I get a chance. I wanted to try out this place for a while. Due to the pandemic, they temporarily moved a pop up shop to a brewery a few miles away from their E ATL Village location. Cool. So I placed an online order and expected the food to be ready when I got there (I live in the north part of Dekalb. 10 plus mile drive). Waited about 15 minutes when I arrived. Odd but ok. Got home and looked into my order. Very little chicken "meat" used. I was better off going to the store and make my own. Barely any sauce, so had to dump some of my bbq sauce to make it less dry. My husband liked his vegan wings though. I hope once they open up their EAV location agaib, the food will be better.

Rachel B.

Yelp
Disappointed in the size of the Groveway sandwich (especially considering the price). The flavor was very good, so I enjoyed eating it; but overall, it was an overpriced slider. The service was also subpar. Ordered online for pickup. When I walked up to the entrance, the girl working pointed to the table just inside the door with to go bags lined up ready to go. Not only was I not greeted, but I had to search for my name on the tickets attached to each bag. Glad I tried grass vbq bc it's been on my radar since it opened (as a vegan, of course I was eyeing it), but it's unlikely I'll return. :(