Diane B.
Yelp
If you're looking for simple comfort food with a vegan twist, this is a great place to try.
Pros:
- tasty food. I had the brisket sandwich (tofu) and candied yams. The yams were a bit too sweet for my palate, but the sandwich was just right. I also sampled my friend's BBQ sandwich (made with soy curls) and it was equally good. Her mac and cheese side was decent, but probably not as good as I expected. Frankly, it tasted like Kraft.
- black-owned business. Always a plus, but especially for Juneteenth.
- friendly staff. There was just the one lady acting as cashier and server, but she was nice and efficient.
- simple shop, good location.
Cons:
- spendy! Everything is these days, but nearly $30 for a very basic lunch is a lot. The sandwich was $13. The side, which is pretty small, was $5. And water (about a half-sized bottle) is $2.50 (they don't offer free water). With tax and tip, it was, well, a lot.
- seating. I'm a thin person who was wearing a summer dress. To put it bluntly, I need a bit of cushioning because my clothes and body don't provide much. The chairs were metal grids without any cushioning. Stylish and easy to clean, but my butt and legs probably looked like a checkerboard when I was done, and it was fairly uncomfortable.
Nonetheless, it's a good business concept, and in this bougie part of Brookside, people actually seem to enjoy spending more. So thumbs up!