Vegan East Cafe

It's fine. Nice atmosphere, good location. I was really excited to try Vegan East. When I asked what they recommend and what they liked at the register I didn't get much of an answer so I got a sandwich for lunch and 3 desserts to bring home and try later. The turkey sandwich was really hot and dry and didn't have much flavor. The cookie dough cupcake was fine, not good but fine. The texture and flavor was really just like a really sugary frosting not really the cookie dough flavor I was expecting. The ice cream sandwich was fine. I didn't like the ice cream filling but that's just preference, cookies outside were good though. The carrot cake wow really came through for the win. Absolutely delicious. Overall if I was in the area and needed something quick (and had enough cash cause 😬) I might stop by again. I won't be making a special drive to go back though.

THE best vegan food in Minnesota I have tried! Their food does not taste artificial nor does it even taste vegan- this goes for all savory and sweet options. The least favorite menu option are the soups as that was the most thing I could taste the "vegan" taste in. The staff are wonderful and helpful. The atmosphere is pretty relaxed but tight yet, that does not matter when the food is so tasty!!

I've been to this location several times. They have always had delectable desserts. This was my first time trying something off their menu. I had the Just Egg breakfast sandwich with a side of broccoli cheddar soup and a gluten-free cosmic cupcake. The sandwich and the cupcake were delicious, but I didn’t care for the broccoli cheddar soup. It was too thick for my liking. I love supporting this 100% vegan cafe; the staff is always so friendly.

the food was amazing!! the broccoli cheddar soup is my new favorite thing in this world. and the just egg breakfast sandwich brings back nostalgic memories of getting family breakfast sandwiches. i wish i had the money to buy all the treats in the display case!! 100% recommend !!

Great food, and service. Stopped in today and had the turkey pesto sandwich with the broccoli cheddar soup and both were delicious. Also grabbed a piece of carrot cake to go, can't wait to dig into that..

Previously I’ve visited Vegan East and was disappointed in the ratio between frosting and cake (somehow too much frosting). However this time I was really impressed with the cake jar and the cinnamon roll. Both were so great. The cake jar was well worth the price. It lasted me two servings. There is really cozy seating within the restaurant and on the front porch.

Decided to check this place out for lunch today because it is 100% plant-based from the sandwiches 🥪 to the pastries 🥮. Was super excited to try their dessert as it hard to find restaurants that serve various dessert that are plant-based 🌱. When I first pulled up, I was instantly attracted to it & noticed that it looked more residential than commercial. The cashier was super helpful with providing suggestions on what I should try for lunch. I was still overwhelmed by their selection of desserts, I was ready to skip the main part of the meal. I first sampled their lemon 🍋 loaf 🍞 cake. AMAZING! It was surprisingly moist. 😋 For my main meal, I settled on the “Tur’ky” Pesto panini. It wasn’t bad. I would’ve preferred it without the tomato. But, the bread was perfectly toasted & the “cheese” was melted how I like it. Next time I’d like to try the grilled cheese. The dessert I chose was carrot 🥕 cake 🍰. That was my favorite part. Was still moist after being refrigerated. 7/10.

Such a treat! Tried Vegan East for the first time this evening, and it did not disappoint. I adore cake and usually consume non-vegan cake, and this cake blew most other cake out of the water - fluffy, creamy icing paired with moist, rich cake. My vegan bestie ordered two types for us to try- the chocolate peanut butter and the carrot. The carrot cake was the group favorite. The cream cheese frosting was spot on, and I loved the spice blend and shredded carrot. Will be back again for sure!

Ahhh... An opportunity to visit a vegan Cafe in the Minneapolis area. Came here on a really cold day to see what this place offered. It's not as big as you think though I'm not sure if this whole former apartment building is owned by Vegan East but you walk up the steps and go to the door on your immediate right and you're inside the cafe. The staff was really friendly, great selection of food and drinks, I completely overlooked the vegan chili but I did settle for their turkey pesto sandwich. Great flyers of upcoming events too. They have free water and other healthy assortments to buy. The food was made really quickly. I really enjoyed my stay and would happily come back.

Vegan traveler looking for a vegan breakfast Good reviews so i decided to give it a try The biscuit was so tender and flaky I could have eaten several without anything extra however there was a Quinoa rice and other plant based ingredients added to the biscuit for a very satisfying breakfast sandwich. There was a slice of vegan cheese as well, i decided against the mayo combinations on top. I found this to be quite satisfying As you can see in my photo I had a cinnamon roll which was excellent it was large enough to share , I actually enjoyed for 2 days just due to size. It as a good breakfast stop Parking was a little challenging due to the little eatery being in a busy street Also if soy is a problem this is not the place for you. When I asked I was told that just about everything has a little soy

A cute place with yummy food. The breakfast sandwich was great but the sloppy joe was a real winner. My non-vegan friend was pleasantly surprised with the sloppy joe and said she wouldn't have known it was vegan if someone just handed it to her

5/5 on their dessert all the time, 3.5/5 on their food. I've been eating Vegan East cupcakes for many years and am constantly surprised at how good everything is (don't as me why! Maybe it's because I'm a terrible vegan baker myself). Their cakes are seriously to die for - I'm so glad I have some tasty options for plant-based goodness to amaze the family! Top notch. Their frosting is so smooth and tasty, normies won't even notice it's vegan. Most recently I tried their broccoli cheese soup and a turkey and swiss sannie. The soup was a hard pass, I won't order it again (it was thick and an odd color, taste wasn't anything to write home about). The sandwich was tasty! Piled high with Herb V's turkey which is always one of my favorites from them. It's a small sandwich for $9.90 (served on a little bun). A nice treat. Staff is always friendly and helpful and I love seeing their menus expand and business grow.

This is purely a love letter to vegan easy cinnamon rolls. First off, I love that the shop gives you the option for them to warm them up or you can warm them up at home. I elected to warm up at home, which was the easiest thing, 5 minutes and the oven and they were gooey and perfect. They have cinnamon, they have a touch of kick maybe paprika, not sure but they're some of the best bakery cinnamon rolls I've ever tasted!

Was traveling through and saw this place on the map. Tried 3 different flavors of cupcakes and they were all amazing. If I wasn't traveling I would have tried the ice cream sandwich.

Stopped in for lunch and had to grab dessert too! The vegan sloppy joes are so good! I also love the cupcakes, ice cream sandwiches, pop tarts...honestly all of it! The staff is super friendly and the restaurant is clean. I'll continue to support this vegan business and definitely recommend it to everyone, vegan or not!

I wanted to try the place out because of the reviews so I decided to call in to ask about ordering over the phone the woman was very rude and hung up before I can finish asking questions, so I will not be trying this establishment out I recommend better customer service over the phone.

Amazing. Came in just 10 minutes before close to snatch me up a s'mores bar straight from the source instead of at herb butcher (in retrospect it would've been the same but-) the s'mores bar is HEAVENLY I'm a major vegan sweet tooth. Any vegan bakery i come across i try, and i resist the urge to eat Everything. This is the best concoction I've had, and i make brownies / cookies & cookie brownies myself. It starts with a layer of what i think is like a graham crust at the bottom? Then it goes into this thick fudge with marshmellows, then cookie, then graham cracker. Totally worth the $5, very rich and dense. My only regret is that I don't have milk to compliment it with

FANTASTIC! What a wonderful discovery to find on a recent trip to Minneapolis! Located in an old home with tons of character. Staff was super helpful with suggestions-service was quick and food was great! I had the turkey pesto cheese panini with a cup of yummy broccoli cheese soup. One of the best sandwiches I've ever tasted! My husband had the Turkey pastrami mustard panini with the soup. We shared/split the sandwiches although I preferred my choice over his. Other reviews raved about the baked goods so we are taking a cupcake and cinnamon roll home to try later. Excellent vegan food!

Great atmosphere and delicious food! Quick and friendly service. My family and I agree, we will be back!

I tried the turkey and Swiss sandwich. perfect for the mustard lover i tried the cinnamon roll was to die for- not sickeningly sweet like most. perfectly flufffy and not an ounce of dryness. quaint little restaurant. cozy central. i felt at home here.

Ordered a cake for a family member online and picked up a couple days later. Dare I say it was a piece of cake!?!?! The entire process was a breeze! I could order and pay online. Pickup was also super easy. Service at the front was top notch. The gal that helped me had a smile and a very pleasant demeanor. She told me the carrot cake I ordered was one of her absolute favorites and later on, I found out why... THE CAKE WAS DIVINE! Moist and the frosting was not overly sweet but complimented the carrot pieces. The entire family was talking about weeks later. They've asked how frequent I can pick up these goodies because this spot is a can't miss! I recommend this place for so many reasons. It was a clean facility filled with even more goodies, the staff is excellent and the quality of plant based items is second to none--and I cannot wait to return myself!

Delicious. I came in here with a hankering for a homemade vegan pop tart and it did not disapppoint. Soft crust, sweet frosting, delicious jam inside! This spot also has gluten free desserts so I was able to bring home a gf cake to a family member who doesn't get to eat baked goods that often. A little hard to find (the shop is inside of an old house?) but once there, totally easy to hang out in and chill. We wore masks to order but took them off to eat indoors. The shopkeepers weren't wearing masks so maybe they don't require them?

I was so happy when I found this place! Since I am lactose intolerant, I would be better off to pick up some desserts for myself on Thanksgiving. I called ahead to make sure they have some Pumpkin pie left. I arrived 30 minutes before they closed early and talked to the owner who was very nice, I did not get his name but he was the only working on Thanksgiving day. I asked what they use for their non-dairy. They used soy, chick peas, and coconut milk. I was surprised about the chick peas. I grabbed a slice of their Pumpkin Cheesecake and a frozen tray of cupcakes. The owner was super generous to give me an extra cheesecake slice. I was impressed with the cheesecake, it was filling and tasty! Everyone at the Thanksgiving table agreed. I will definitely come back and sit down at their cozy little restaurant.

I popped by Vegan East on my last day in town and grabbed a few things to go. Being unfamiliar with the area, it wasn't the easiest to find, as I was expecting a storefront. However, it's more like an apartment building or house with an awning at its entrance. Inside was very spacious and clean. The employees were friendly and ready to assist. Amongst their sweet offerings were cinnamon rolls, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, muffins, and cheesecake. They also offer savory quiches. Everything is vegan so the only wondering you'll have to do is how much your tummy can hold. Out of my heavy haul, my favorites were the WHITE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY CHOCOLATE and the SALTED CARAMEL COOKIES. The cheesecake was one of the best vegan versions I've had. The salted caramel cookies were perfectly salty and sweet. I seriously could not get enough of these! The parking situation leaves much to be desired. It's street parking in a busy area, so you may find yourself circling for a spot. This is my only complaint. Whether you live in the area or are visiting, you'll want to make time to check out Vegan East.

Oh what happy times---Minneapolis has a vegan bakery and it's pretty damn good. Vegan East fills the space formerly occupied by the raw foods restaurant Ecopolitan. I never loved Ecopolitan, but I'm glad that Vegan East is carrying on the vegan tradition here. The interior is sparse and small, covering half of an old Victorian building. You feel like you're in someone's old living room. I really enjoyed the gluten-free blondie ($3.50) which has a peanut-buttery taste and nice chocolate chips. The brownie ($3.50) was fudgy and good, but would have been better fresh from the oven or just heated-up. Unfortunately the brownies just sit on the counter, wrapped in saran wrap. The cookie dough cupcake ($3.75) tasted great, with a moist cake and not-too-sweet frosting. I liked the flavor of the Oreo-peanut butter cheesecake ($5.25), but the texture could have been slightly firmer and the presentation could have been better. It looked limp and old from sitting out too long (but still tasted pretty good). Lastly, the bacon cheese quiche slice ($8) tasted good. It's made with tofu, along with cheese and seitan bacon from Herbivorous Butcher. I look forward to coming back to Vegan East when they expand their menu. I'd love to see more savory breakfast options (how about a breakfast sandwich?) and maybe a key lime pie. As it stands, Vegan East is a winner.

Cute space that used to be another vegan establishment has now been filled with all the sweets and some coffee. It's a bakery first with some coffee, and that is not a bad thing! If you want some sweet vegan baking that focuses on the baking, you'll be happy as a clam here. It's all vegan, so bring anyone who likes sweets. They have gluten free items, and there is an allergen list (soy and nuts) by the counter/ display. The people here are helpful and friendly (because when you work in a vegan sweet shop, you're going to be sweet!), so ask questions if you have any. Plenty of seating in a quiet ambiance with wood furniture and simple decor. Bus your own tables, fill up with a glass of water to stay hydrated, and don't forget to come back. The cinnamon rolls are lovely if you have the regular or gluten free. They ooze with cinnamon gooodness and melt with the icing on top. The cookies look standard, not that exciting, but the cupcakes look fun! They're edible fun! What could be better than a nice, decorative cupcake just for you to make your day better? Try some cheesecake and a cup of coffee if that's your thing. You'll be happier if you order more than one item, or you'll regret it later. Nice moisture content for gluten free items - that means they aren't crumbling apart in your mouth or on your fork, they're solid. Texture is good, but if you have a discerning palate, you do notice the lack of gluten. However, nothing detracts from the flavors and mouth happiness! I like he cupcake with all its parts- the frosting, raspberry and chocolate cake. The parts alone are decent but all together is the chef d'oeuvre- eat it the way it was meant to be eaten and feel happy! I know I feel happier!

I came in and they were closed, and they still certain they will forever have a special place in at one of the owners, and they took care of me.

Only tried the pastries so far, the cinnamon roll was amazing and I loved the s'mores and peanut butter brownie I took home with me, but will definitely go back to try their sandwiches sometime! Such a cute place, too bad covid won't let you sit inside.

Vegan East is killing it with their baked goods! My only drawback was that some of them are a bit overkill. To be fair this could be the supply on the day I went. Price wise they are very reasonable. I love that they have frozen packs of 4 different cupcakes. My favorite that I tried was the strawberry fudge cupcake. This is a must go to for vegans in the area looking for a treat!

Amazing broccoli cheddar soup. Swiss turkey sandwich was also amazing. Took me two bites to feel out the flavor and was great! Bf loved it instantly. Turkey Swiss came with tomato, spinach, and Mayo. Yummy chips with sandwich. Also got a huge delicious smelling cinnamon roll. Can't wait to try. Bf and I were sharing to make sure we liked the food, and he went right back in after we ate to place a second order of everything it was so good! Ate the sandwich up before I remembered to get a picture.

In my Top 10 list of favorite restaurants ANYWHERE. Simple menu and everything is delicious. High quality food. Very friendly staff. Fun vibe. Their cheesecake cups with raspberry topping are my favorite thing to bring to parties. Not vegan? Don't worry - you'll love the food. Vegan East has taken some good C19 precautions. Looking forward to dining in once things get back to "normal". Thank you Vegan East!

Vegan East has a great selection of baked goods. We bought a pumpkin bread loaf and a cinnamon role. They were both good but a bit on the sweet side for my taste. Fantastic service.

First thing's first, yes this shop is right next to a light up "MASSAGE" sign - we were slightly concerned as we approached and went up the stairs but once you reach the front door - take a right and go all the way to the back. Cinnamon roll - amazing! I could eat one for breakfast everyday. Large, sweet, soft and gooey (when reheated), and butter isn't even required but hey a little Earth Balance never hurts. :) Raspberry cheesecake - the crust is....to die for. I could eat a bowl of the crust! The actual cheesecake itself was okay but slightly lacking flavor. Assorted cupcakes - the cookie dough was my favorite! We enjoyed all of them but they are pretty small for the price. This shop is fairly spendy and some of the portion sizes seem a little small. But overall I found it to be high quality and I like their overall message/mission. It's definitely worth stopping in for a treat!

One of the best places to eat vegan in the Minneapolis area!! I was so impressed that every single thing they offer there is fully vegan. Such a cute place to eat. Not many options for food, but their extensive bakery and extreme quality far makes up for it. I would personally die for their Turkey Pesto.

Food and ice cream sandwich were good but had to wait 30 minutes for our meal - unacceptable.

The food is amazing and affordable, and the employees are always super nice. The perfect place to go for brunch!

Hell yeah, new vegan bakery entrepreneurs! HELL, YEAH. You stake out that claim! The Restaurant Formerly Known As Ecopolitain is YOUR house! You know the health nuts of this city will magically find themselves, zombie-style, at this location, and you are capitalizing on that! You are clever like foxes! I see you! Plus, Ecopolitan and its rawmlettes were the worst- (Jean Ralfio: "the woooooorst!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dc_6dlY5Qnk)- and these cinnamon rolls are the best. I had vegan cinnamon rolls in Berkeley once and they were awful- dry, dense, sad. These are not any of those things. They're buttery, sugary, soft, gooey, bready, and warm. And they're served with great coffee! And they're vegan! WHAT A TRIUMPH FOR VEGANDOM. The only note I'd make here is that a savory roll would be super welcome- it'd make invites to this spot easier for those who can't do sweet first thing in the morning. This place is a perfect destination when you wanna winter bike somewhere for exercise but need a treat incentive to get your ass out of the house.

The sea salt caramel gluten free cake was absolutely amazing!! Pleasant and helpful when I had questions.

Stopped in to get pastries to go for breakfast the next day. We were warmly greeted in the front room and guided to go to the back room to order. The place was very clean and the seating area is cozy. We have had pastries from their other location therefore we know we are going to love the carrot cake we purchased! We parked on Lyndale and if they are like their predecessor, there's parking on the south side of the building which is accessed via the alley. Stopped in on a later date and had the quiche and it was DELICIOUS!!!

I hand their chocolate caramel cake jar and their s'mores' bar! The s'mores' bar definitely knocked the ball out of the park. The chocolate caramel cake jar was...too sweet for me but that's just because it is exactly what it is! A layered chocolate caramel cake jar! Please start statewide shipping!!!! We need you in Rochester!

I am not vegan, but trying to eat a more vegetarian/vegan/plant-based diet. I was driving to go to a coffee shop nearby and saw a sign outside, looked it up on yelp, and saw amazing reviews for the cinnamon rolls. I LOVE cinnamon rolls... so of course, I had to try them. I took it to go and was recommended to microwave it for 30 seconds when I got home. I did just that and it was SO YUMMY. I told myself I'd only eat half, but my lack of self control got the best of me and before I knew it, it was gone. I've had vegan desserts that didn't taste great, but if the rest of the desserts taste as good as this cinnamon roll I will strictly eat vegan desserts from this place!!! Will definitely be returning in the near future and recommending this place to my plant-based friends :)

Incredible. I remember seeing these lovely folks at Twin Cities Veg Fest in 2015 and thinking "gosh, I hope Minneapolis can get a brick and mortar with something like this SOMEDAY." I'm so excited for them (and for my taste buds)! I like the way they spruced up the former Ecopolitan space - a little bit goes a long way. Everything I've had here has been superb. The cookie dough cupcake was delicious - I worried it would be too sweet, but it was just right! I dream about their quiche and found myself googling vegan quiche recipes after the 2nd $8 slice I bought in the same week.... let's be real, I'm too lazy and I'm going to continue giving Vegan East all my monies. They had a discounted cinnamon roll one night (the employee mentioned that they didn't turn out quite right, which I thought was so honest and considerate) that we thought was great! Their muffins are SO moist and I don't even like using that word. Vegan or not, these sweets are impressive. Can't wait to go back soon and try some of their lunch food!

Sloppy Joe's and cinnamon rolls are really good. Worth the drive. Would recommend for lunch.

Stopped by this location yesterday! My boyfriend's brother and his girlfriend are visiting from Japan, so we celebrated the occasion by bringing them to Vegan East and introducing them to cruelty free treats. They loved it! We had absolutely fantastic service from the girl working (didn't catch her name... we were there around 5:00ish). She very friendly and helpful. I was disappointed they were out of the vegan quiche, but all the other goodies we got made up for it! Quality treats and fantastic customer service. Will be back for sure!

Love love love!!! We are frequent customers! I'm so grateful for Vegan East! Dairy free & also gluten free so I purchase their chocolate cupcakes. They have other various baked goods that are gluten free & it is by far night & day compared to other local gluten free places. You wouldn't even know it's gluten free!!!! Or dairy free! Thank you Vegan East!

This place is delicious! The cinnamon bun is amazing!! I got one froze to go as well as a s'mores bar and both lasted back to NYC. So yummy! I got a piece of cookies and cream cake but it wasn't my favorite. I would definitely try another cake or cupcake next time. Definitely go and experience for yourself! It's one of the top vegan bakeries I've tried.

Vegan East just might have the best vegan baked goods in the cities. Their cupcakes, in particular, are so good. You could easily bring these on a plate to a potluck with your non-vegan friends and they would be the best cupcakes there. I love them all. In fact, I want one right now. The brownies are also super moist and delicious. We've also gotten in the habit of picking up a couple of pieces of quiche for weekend brunch. It's filling tasty and goes great with some potatoes. My only quibble is that the prices are a bit high, but the quality is there. And I should probably be thanking them--this girl doesn't need to start a cupcake addiction.

Had the grilled cheese and cheddar broccoli soup! DELICIOUS! I've been vegan for a little over a year and I seriously have not had better cheese goodness comfort foods! I also had a bite of my friends chocolate brownie and oh my gosh I am craving one a week later! I'll be back for the vegan deliciousness!

I found Vegan East on Instagram a few months ago and have been following them ever since. The posts made me very excited to try this bakery and I finally got the chance to get to Uptown and stop in. It took me a few drives around the block to find the place, there isn't much signage and the trees were hiding what was there. The cafe area is really cute and quiet. When I walked to the back to the desserts, I was taken by surprise at the lack of options. There were cookies, brownies, and some cupcakes and cakes in the fridge. It was very underwhelming. I ended up getting a cookie, just to try something, and it was not as satisfying as I had hoped. The hype of Instagram got me again on this one!

So good! It's nice to have a vegan bakery instead of hoping for a vegan option! Cupcakes, brownies, cookies, and cake are all so delicious and moist (yep I said it..moist). The sandwiches are also a hit- great to see them partnering with HB! The bread is fresh baked and almost the best part of the sandwich. The location reminds me of a classic south side home. Have come twice during the week, felt welcomed and comfortable each time. The staff are great and add to the experience. If you haven't already, go now! Indulge!

Yum! I love Vegan East! So many delicious vegan baked goods to choose from (and a few gluten free ones, too!) I've tried the regular cinnamon roll, the GF cinnamon roll, a GF cupcake and some regular seasonal cupcakes. Beautiful, relaxing space that I wouldn't mind studying or just hanging out for a little while in.

I've traveled a ton and eaten many places, countries and have to say, best cinnamon roll ever. Service was friendly, environment was warm (clean with smooth jazz playing) and food was delicious. Thanks for the amazing Vegan experience.

Have been dying to try this place for a while. Went there around 11am on a sat with a friend. We were the only ones there. She got coffee and their vegan cinnamon roll. I got black tea with almond milk and a gf vegan cookie. The cookie was just ok. But the cool thing is everything here is vegan. As someone who also needs to eat GF I didn't have many options. I was hoping to get a GF/vegan cinnamon roll but they didn't have any. The atmosphere was nice though. We sat outside and they were great about giving us free refills. All in all I'd say if your vegan or into that this spot is good. Great place to work, read, chat with a friend and eat some yummy treats.

The yummiest place for anyone with sweet tooth who loves homemade treats. The chocolate peanut butter cake is a dream. Gorgeous desserts for any and every event, office meeting or occasion. A must stop even if you just want to treat yourself to a single cupcake & support an amazing small business.

In store baked goods... cabin friendly coffee that is surprisingly full in taste, not bitter what so ever... good service & homey environment without being suffocating. Good quiche and cinnamon rolls, worth the price and stop

Vegan East is my new favorite spot to Satisfy my sweet tooth! I'm obsessed with the options and flavors to choose from. I will be telling everyone about this place! Sadly My husband has a soy allergy. But we are looking forward to what they create in the future to accommodate this!

I visit during lunch time and had their turkey pesto sandwich. It was delicious, before they opened the Uptown location I would drive to their White Bear location for sweets. I am so happy they are much closer now.

Foods awesome!!! Vegan vegetarian heaven.. Recommend everything on the menu cakes Good broccoli and cheese can't go wrong..