Vegan mob - Vegan BBQ and Soul Food

Restaurant · Lakeshore

Vegan mob - Vegan BBQ and Soul Food

Restaurant · Lakeshore

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500 Lake Park Ave, Oakland, CA 94610

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Plant-based BBQ & soul food: fried chicken, mac & cheese  

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500 Lake Park Ave, Oakland, CA 94610 Get directions

veganmobfoodtruck.com

$20–30 · Menu

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500 Lake Park Ave, Oakland, CA 94610 Get directions

+1 415 513 5120
veganmobfoodtruck.com

$20–30 · Menu

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36 Notable San Francisco Restaurant and Bar Openings to Know This October 2024 - Eater SF

"Chef Toriano Gordon is once again in Oakland, this time in his Vegan Mob food truck after having closed down his permanent restaurant location last fall, per East Bay Nosh. Find him serving vegan soul food favorites at 500 Lake Park Avenue from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday." - Justine Jones

https://sf.eater.com/2024/10/1/24259716/new-restaurant-openings-san-francisco-bay-area-october-2024
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How Black Chefs Are Leading a Vegan Fast-Food Movement | Bon Appétit

"A vegan BBQ and soul-food restaurant that regularly draws lines around the block, this Oakland eatery offers indulgent plant-based comfort dishes meant to compete with mainstream fast food. Menu highlights include fried lumpia stuffed with Impossible meat, onions and spices, a plant-based nacho cheesesteak, and candied yams brushed with cinnamon; the owner positions the menu as a healthier, culturally familiar alternative to chains like McDonald’s." - ByKayla Stewart

https://www.bonappetit.com/story/vegan-fast-food-movement-black-chefs
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How Vegan Mob Became One of Oakland’s Most Successful New BBQ Restaurants | Eater

"Founded by San Francisco native Toriano Gordon, this vegan barbecue operation has quickly become a standout in Oakland’s barbecue scene, earning rapid media attention and a meteoric rise from a small storefront. The business has already outgrown its current Oakland location and is actively searching for a larger space while planning to expand into San Francisco. Gordon has discussed his start in the industry and the restaurant’s growth on Eater’s Digest, highlighting the momentum behind the concept." - Amanda Kludt

https://www.eater.com/2020/6/26/21346902/eaters-digest-podcast-vegan-mob-oakland-interview
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East Bay Restaurants Open for Takeout and Delivery During the Coronavirus Shutdown - Eater SF

"This Grand Lake vegan soul food spot is taking takeout orders, including for family packs, at 415-513-5120, with delivery via Uber Eats. Fam Packs available. Check Instagram for the restaurant’s latest hours." - Luke Tsai

https://sf.eater.com/2020/3/19/21185822/east-bay-restaurants-takeout-delivery-coronavirus
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Elizabeth S

Google
This is a great food truck ,vegan food. I was truly impressed with all the different dishes.! My favorite dish was the steak and cheese. The greens are off the hook. They give you so many different options. Yams and coleslaw everything we had was really good. The young lady who we placed our order with was really helpful and excited about the food herself.

Psychic Roni

Google
Wow lost my business today! Customer service is everything! After I had reviewed yall and even posted on social media and really loved this place. I’ve been spending a lot of money with yall especially delivery thru door dash! For the last 4 orders they have not given me the vegan mobb sauce I pay extra for. Instead they give bbq sauce knowing darn well that ain’t what I ordered! I hate bbq sauce! I’m a sauce head…to me the sauce makes the whole meal to me… This last time I was over it! I’m paying 40 bucks for a one person meal and yall don’t have enough respect to give me what I paid for 4 times in a row. I specifically checked with the dasher and he showed me a pic of bbq instead of the vegan mobb sauce before he left! he asked them 4 times for my sauce and They were rude to the dasher. They yelled at him and lied to him. And literally refused to give him the right thing! I’ve attached pics of everything. Love this place!!!! Fried oysters are the best! I love the Mac and cheese…yams…oh my!!!!!! Greens! Beans! Coleslaw! Potato salad! everything is divine! Made with love! Deliciousness served fast, hot, and super tasty!!!!!

Veronica T

Google
Ate from their food truck at Lake Merritt for Juneteenth. Sooooo good!! couldn’t believe the baked mac & cheese didn’t have actual cheese in it. The texture of the fried chicken was really good and the greens were not too salty. Sweet potatoes were great. Definitely going again. I think I paid $22 for a plate of sweet potatoes, baked mac & cheese greens and fried vegan chicken.

Libertine DelRosario

Google
Our company was holding a staff event and vegan cuisine was the theme. Vegan Mob came highly recommended from a staff member who admitted to making several night runs a week from East Contra Costa into Oakland to pick-up their "Soul Rolls". From that testament, we contacted Terrell who happily help set us up with their family pack so that 15 of us could sample vegan food. Terrell (along with Carlos) delivered our food at the designated time and was so wonderful in person. The food far exceeded our expectations and it was "amazingly delicious and flavorful!" We ordered their famous fried "chicken" and shrimp, and it came with their sides of Smackaroni (mac and cheese), greens(yum), Tasha's slaw, and potato salad. And because we were so curious about the "Soul Rolls" (you have to try them! Sooo good!) Terrell included a complimentary small side of them for us to try. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed Vegan Mob and have said that they would seek them out to try out the rest of their offerings. Thank you, Terrell and Vegan Mob!

Youssef Alaoui

Google
It’s THA MOB!!! They don’t skimp on flavor or portions. Proving every time that vegan food is here to stay. Order anything! There’s a sweet spicy accent on all dishes, even the nachos! I brought this and a chicken and ribs to a party and the meat eaters acted skeptical but sucked it all down

bigvador

Google
Placed my order online cause I knew they would take loner then 25 mins. I get there AND THE TRUCK IS NOT EVEN THERE!!!!!!! HOW AM I ABLE TO ORDER ONLINE AND THE TRUCK ISN'T AROUND!?!?!!? I asked around and folks was saying they haven't seen the truck in like 1 or 2 weeks. So they got 50 bucks outta me and no food. LAST TIME I DEAL WITH THESE FOLKS AGAIN!!!!!

Lady Frankee Carlin

Google
I tried to order through Uber eats. Ordered at 7:04, order was confirmed, then 45 minutes later the order mysteriously gets canceled. The food in general is ok and over priced but I thought I'd give it another try. But nope. Store doesn't even close for another 45 minutes.

Rao Li

Google
If its a popular time (like sunday lunchtime) be prepared to wait for long. Lions mane sandwich so good but so tiny 😭 Would have been a disaster if I didn't order the combo with brisket as well which is soooo worth the wait!!! Fav is the candied sweet potato and the macaroni
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Cris H.

Yelp
The Mob Fries were AMAZING! That's the only think I've tried so far. Service was good and prompt when we were there. I agree it's a little pricey, but that's the "vegetarian/vegan tax!" Meat is always the most pricey ingredient, but the vegan option costs more!?
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Tanisha L.

Yelp
Pulled up to the Vegan Mob food truck on Lake Park Ave in Oakland. (They've got a building behind the truck--don't know why, but I stayed in my lane.) I ordered the Fried Shroom Burger, fries with no BBQ seasoning (I know, I know), and a mango lemonade. The burger was crispy, flavorful, and came with this tangy sauce that really brought everything together. Fries were solid, next time I'll get the BBQ seasoning to kick things up a notch. The mango lemonade was tasty but warm, definitely would've been better over ice. Shout out to the woman who took my order, super friendly and gave a great suggestion to upgrade my meal. My food came out fresh and fast while under 12 minutes. One bite of the mushroom was a little chewy, but hey, it's a mushroom. Portions were generous, flavors were on point, and I left full and satisfied. Can't wait to try more from the menu. Tip: Skip delivery, this is food that's best enjoyed fresh and straight from the truck.
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Kasey C.

Yelp
Everything was really good but the shrimp was a bit salty. Now it coulda just been that day it just gained to be a bit salty cuz it happens! We're not technically vegan but my husband & I always love to try different things!!! Pretty much anything!!! & this is spot was one of em! And we're looking forward to coming back! He said service was good & didn't take long. It's at a food truck & took the food home (about 20 min away) & it was still good when we ate it! The sweet potato was yummy, brisket was great & chicken was amazing!! Collard greens was also delicious! Fries were ok. But like I mentioned we're coming back to try more!
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Tracy R.

Yelp
The food was fine. A little pricey. Especially for a food truck. My complaint is how long it took. We literally waited a half hour and there was no one in front of us. I am truly mystified.

Tamar S.

Yelp
I really wanted to support the business but my experience was HORRIBLE. Ordered and waited 1 1/2 hours for our order. Went to the window and the cashier slammed the window shut on all of us. We gave up & left. Was out $80.00!!! I reported them to the BBB to request a refund and the restaurant never responded to the complaint. I tell everyone not to go there.