Vegan deli and botanical bar established May 2021. Has an Italian-inspired menu, cocktails, zero-proof mixed drinks, wine, and beer. Deli offers fast-casual service and the botanical bar has table service. Deli also sells merchandise, wine, and has a vegan cheese shop with an array of artisanal vegan cheeses. Deli opens at 11:00am daily and bar opens at 4:00pm daily. Online ordering is available or deli items via he website. Casual and full-service catering inquiries can be placed via the form on the website. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 10:00am-10:30pm, Sun 10:00am-10:00pm. Botanical Bar open 4:00pm - 11:00pm Wed-Thur & Sun, and 4:00pm - 12:00am Fri-Sat.
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1633 P St NW, Washington, District Of Columbia, USA, D.C. 20036
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- Outdoor seating
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- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 16 Jan 2025 by archbishop
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Added by craigmc on 30 Apr 2021
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202 Reviews
First Review by MaraK
amber_M
Points +32
Honest Review - Edit
I ordered the 1 Fries Italiano for $14 and 1 Chick'n Cutlet Club for $16 for total of it I would say it should've been less for what they are offering. The toppings that's on the fries Italiano has a after taste of vinegar and gets overwhelming. I don't recommend the Fries Italiano. The Chick'n Cutlet Club pattie taste like a store-bought product. And the bun on the club sandwich is interesting not sure if it was vegan, but I trust it because they are promoting only vegan. However, the Chick'n club has tomatoes and lettuce and this green dressing that taste like the dressing called Green Goddess dressing and a vegan bacon. I would say if you wanted to try it for yourself go try it. But do your research before you go to any vegan spot.
Read morePros: clean, quiet , sell shirts
Cons: prices are much, limited parking, too much vinegar on the fries Italiano toppings
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IHeartAnimals
Points +82
Disappointing - Edit
We traveled from Richmond to visit some museums for the day and chose DC Vegan for its proximity to them. It was a short walk from the Renwick near a rainbow intersection. It was a 60 degree day so we were excited to see there were tables available outside. When we entered the building it was almost 80 degrees inside. There was a takeout counter. The woman working it was’t particularly friendly. We asked about getting a table outside and were told that we could only sit outside if we got our order “to go”. Which I still find strange. It was Sunday so they were serving “brunch”. We were told we couldn’t order the Oysters Rockefeller because it couldn’t be made “togo”. OK. We ordered the King Mushroom Calamari $16, Califlower Wings $15, 2 Chicken Cutlet Clubs $16 and the Tofu and Wild Mushroom Bowl $18 and got 2 juice drinks out of the cooler. We headed outside to wait for our order. The tables upstairs were full so we went downstairs. All the tables were empty. Just as we went to sit down a man came out of the door and told us they weren’t open yet and couldn’t sit there. I asked if this was DC Vegan and he said yes. I told him we were told we could sit outside and that we had already ordered our food. He asked if all the seats were taken upstairs and we said yes. He begrudgingly acquiesced, which really made us feel unwelcome. We quickly moved when the people upstairs left. Our food was ready shortly there after. I exspected restaurant quality food for the price (concidering the reviews). The Calimari was the best thing we ordered, hands down. The breading was crispy and delicious and the mushrooms gave a perfect Calimari-esk mouth feel. 10 out of 10. I ordered the Wings Buffalo Style. They were sausy with just the right amount of kick. Though the portion size was 6 pieces of Califlower. The clubs were on hamburger buns which was very strange. They were grocery store quality chicken patties. The Bacon was excellent but the sandwiches were so dry we had to use the ranch that came with the wings to make them edible. They were supposed to have a pesto aioli which was nonexistent. The accompanying fries were grocery store fries that weren’t even salted. We’ve had better fastfood fries. For the price, they should have been homemade. The Tofu bowl was also missing the dressing. I have to say the tufu and mushrooms were cooked perfectly and would have been so good if the quinoa hadn’t been so bland. We were disappointed.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-01-02
Pros: walking distance from the metro station/museums, Outside dining available , They use composable takeout containers
Cons: Cost, Food quality inconsistant, Not enough dressing on sand/salad
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Imcg
Points +68
Chick'n Piccata was perfect - Edit
Our favourite place in DC! Well worth the price.
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Thisby1
Points +661
Worth the visit - Edit
We would definitely go back when we visit DC again. The King Trumpet Calamari was incredible with a perfect texture and outstanding marinara sauce. The meatballs in the sub were delicious. The Tofu and Wild Mushroom Bowl was great but not the most memorable. We liked each of our drinks, and they were presented beautifully. The service was kind and attentive, and they generously worked us in early. The only disappointment was the NY cheesecake. We really should have told them how hard, dry, and non-cheesecakey it tasted instead of trying to keep eating it. Between the 3 of us, we couldn’t finish it. It was like a hard, dry pound cake. I think they would have given us something else if we spoke up. The peanut butter cookie was yummy. Overall, we’d eat there again. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Appetizer and entrees , Service, Environment
Cons: NY Cheesecake , Expensive
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KellinaBreakfield
Points +79
Amazing! - Edit
Everything we ordered was delicious. I was so excited to be able to order French toast, which I don’t believe I’ve had since going vegan. They also had tons of great-looking baked goods that I wish we could’ve tried, but were too full
Read morePros: Great breakfast options
Cons: Pricey
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carowe
Points +54
Oh wow yum - Edit
Had dinner there last night (8 Dec 2024). The tofu Marsala was utterly fabulous. Friendly staff , very quick service! I’m only in town a few days but will go back for another dinner — really wanted to try almost everything on the menu! Came back to try the lasagne — delicious!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-12-09
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Sarah0496
Points +787
Expensive but tasty - Edit
Overall food was very good, however service was slow and staff wasn’t the most attentive. I would recommend eating on the upstairs portion of the restaurant (deli part) versus the downstairs, we found the downstairs to be very dark. The dinner menu is pricey but you can order the sandwiches from the deli for half the price. The desserts were very expensive-$12 for one small slice of pie.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-12-01
Pros: Good food
Cons: Slow service
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PaulCaracciolo
Points +315
Outstanding! - Edit
The food was delicious, the drinks interesting and also delicious, and such a friendly staff. Don’t miss this place!
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AfterSeeingOkjaTwice
Points +535
Great food - Edit
I wish I was able to try more on their menu! But luckily left with a stick of cheese and a cookie.
Read morePros: Great selection
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Doinit4animals
Points +40
Mad choices in a cute part of town - Edit
The eggplant parm sandwich with side salad was excellent. Elvin was amazingly friendly and helpful. Cool vibe inside.
Read morePros: Food, Atmosphere
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VeganMusicMan
Points +241
Wonderful. Tasty food - Edit
I loved it here from the time I walked in! The employees seemed genuinely happy to be there, just a totally positive vibe. The place was clean with nice outdoor seating for a warm day like today. The menu was quite inviting. I enjoyed the chicken Caesar and a side of cauliflower buffalo wings. Well prepared, tasty and well presented. I’m in town for a few days so will be back tomorrow at the very least… 
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riand0
Points +729
Enjoyed a drink in their bar - Edit
Good range of cocktails in the downstairs area “Botanical Bar”.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-06
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veganhat
Points +1836
Very good experience - Edit
This place offers tasty and satisfying dishes. So I definitely recommend it.
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briandrutledgegmail.
Points +32
Great food! - Edit
The menu here is quite good and it was a very relaxing location near DuPont Circle.
Read morePros: Friendly staff , Delicious food , Amazing location
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Vysturbed
Points +1453
Absolutely amazing! - Edit
Got to try DC Vegan in Washington DC and it was a phenomenal experience and the owner is so friendly and also friends with Cleveland Vegan! Every dish was high quality in flavor and care, even the sides, that doesn't hurt the wallet too much either despite being so high quality.
Read moreWe got the Chunk Foods Filet Mignon, Chick'n Piccata, Lasagna, King Trumpet Calamari, and Fries Italiano 🤩 I need to come back next year just for this place.
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deberryjules
Points +48
Amazing meatballs - Edit
Had this after running the Marine Corps Marathon and it really hit the spot! The consistency for the meatballs was terrific. Tiramisu was fantastic, too.
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MarcelaP.
Points +762
Ok - Edit
I went for lunch and dinner. Lunch was a good experience but dinner I found a bit disorganized, you need to order at the counter and service was not that good. The chick'n cutlet club was too small.
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robinsonwes
Points +54
Great good, great atmosphere - Edit
Love all the food here. Deli is great for a fun day out and downstairs great for dinner out with my wife or friends.
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KGuzHBA
Points +59
Phenomenal Brunch - Edit
Everything was delicious. I had the potato skins, omelette and it was absolutely wonderful.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-20
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Chad_and_Emily
Points +2392
Yes Please - Edit
Wonderful vegan food in the middle of DC. We ate upstairs at the deli during lunch hours. The lower level opens for dinner. Excellent service.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-09-16
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ViktóriaPerger
Points +140
Cozy place for eating out in Washington - Edit
Recommended place to visit when you are in Washington DC. The food we chose had a twist, a bit different from the taste we got used to. We really liked that there are side salads for each pasta meal.
Read moreWe sat at the bar, which is very cozy.
Updated from previous review on 2024-09-08
Pros: Fair prices, Cozy atmosphere, Special tastes
Cons: -
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NickF
Points +39
Excellent food and a warm welcome - Edit
Had a fabulous meal here. Food excellent and top service
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annies755
Points +662
You can’t go wrong! - Edit
Everything I’ve ever had here is delicious! Personal faves - the ricotta and herb focaccia, fries Italians, potato skins, fried artichoke sandwich and meatball sandwich. This place is a must try.
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spacetag
Points +730
Very nice upscale vegan restaurant - Edit
I got the pulled jackfruit sandwich and the chicken Parm sandwich. Both were excellent. We also tried the cheese cake which was amazing. Would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to have a nice dinner in a relaxing atmosphere.
Read morePros: Cheesecake was delicious
Cons: Expensive
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HailSeitanMN
Points +74
Simple, Delicious, and Ethical - Edit
I had a meatball sub and my partner had a chicken Caesar salad. The sub was nostalgically delicious with a nice meaty texture and parmesan crumbles. The chicken Caesar salad was exactly what she hoped for, and the chicken surpassed our expectations in its texture and taste for something made from chickpeas! The bakery items were the real highlight -- I had a slice of peanut butter chocolate cheesecake which was stellar. We could tell that the owners are ethically motivated vegans considering the literature available and the cruelty-free soap in the bathroom. Abby was working there and was very pleasant
Read morePros: Uncompromisingly delicious, Classic Americana made vegan, Ethically-oriented business
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SuCasa
Points +382
Awesome vegan place - Edit
Have been coming here for lunch often and love everything I've tried. The meals, desserts, and deli cheeses are all delicious. And the atmosphere is cute inside and out. Plenty of outdoor seating when the weather is good.
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kristoferaberg
Points +153
Best place in Washington DC this far - Edit
I've been in Washington DC a couple of days, and this has been my best restaurant visit this far. Great food, great staff and in general a great place.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-11
Noraly
I am planning to go in an hour lol. Could you clarify, does the deli have limited hours?
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