Vegan
American
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Mexican
Bakery
Breakfast
Open 2017 a plant-based restaurant in Saint Paul serving a mix of familiar as well new dishes. Sample dishes include subs, hot dog with fries, chili, cauliflower wings, burgers, quesadilla, nachos, french toast, vegan egg sandwich, and more. Sweets include vegan soft serve, carrot cake, and cheesecake. Has kids' menu. Sunday Brunch from 10am-2pm. Open Wed-Sun 11:00am-8:00pm.
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193 Reviews
First Review by AndrewTasi
VeganbyChoice
Points +1763
Plant Based Deliciousness - Edit
First time visiting this location. I was unaware that dining room was closed. I remained undeterred and placed an order to go. The menu is great. Easy to understand with tons of options since the entire menu is plant based.
Read moreI ordered Animal Tots (not on the menu) and absolutely amazing! Very crispy tots, Smokey bacun, carmalized onions, special sauce, and green onions. Since it was a Togo order, they placed the cheese sauce on the side and I am glad they did because I wasn’t a fan. I will definitely get this again and hold the cheese sauce.
I had read many reviews talking about the dirty secret. I was going to get it but the crispy chicken sandwich was calling my name. When I found out that the dirty secret was made with beyond patties (which i love) i was all set to go with the house made crispy chicken. I have beyond patties at home. I did not regret my choice. I will definitely get this sandwich again.
I couldn’t leave without dessert so I went for the carrot cake! Great portion size! Super moist and filled with flavor. Absolute must have again.
If you are in the area, this place is a must for anyone that wants to eat and enjoy their food.
Pros: Many mouth watering choices, Good portion sizes, Friendly staff
Cons: Dining room was closed
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Bruno_erickson
Points +24
Amazing sandwiches!! - Edit
First time here and I ordered the Dirty Secret burger which is a Big Mac copycat. It was amazing!! It tasted just like a Big Mac.
Read moreWe ordered mozzarella sticks and they were also delicious (comes with marinara sauce).
My husband ordered Philly sandwich and it was fantastic.
It was a little pricey but it was worth it!
Pros: Delicious, Environmentally friendly , Outdoor seating available
Cons: A little pricey
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Emililysode23
Points +125
Amazing - Edit
We tried the chicken bacon ranch wrap and BBQ sandwich. Both were fantastic, and so were the tots. Cheese sauce was okay but didn’t wow me. Cookies were good. It’s a little expensive but was a great treat and the portions were large.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-09-27
Pros: Lots of classic options, Fast service, Delicious
Cons: Expensive
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savsmalls
Points +717
absolute gem - Edit
I got their caesar salad with bacon and chicken and it was huge! the bacon was the best tasting vegan bacon i’ve ever had, not the weird tasting packaged stuff. it was delicious, i was just visiting but i’m still thinking about it. house made croutons were delicious as well, wow best salad i’ve ever had. got animal fries but came as tots, because tuesday they have tots on special. it should’ve stated that in the menu, but it was also very very good. next time i will get less grilled onions because it’s lathered in onions and they’re not my fav, but the cheese and special sauce with it was sooo good. hubby got the chx bacon ranch wrap that was delicious oh my gosh, so yummy. side of mac was veryyyy bland and flavorless, only thing i didn’t enjoy. i got a potato salad that was so delicious too!! and a side of pickles that was very fresh tasting, not very vinegary which i liked a lot! arnold palmer was good, just wish it was a tad sweeter. amazing food. other that that the staff was friendly!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-09-11
Pros: best salad ive ever had, best bacun ever, delicious
Cons: terrible mac and cheese, didnt have mozz stix everyone is raving about
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Keyaeatsplants
Points +230
Best vegan place ever. - Edit
Awesome food. Wonderful service. Clean place. Had dogs with so sat outside. Best vegan burger and fries ever. Cauliflower wings in mustard bbq was absolutely divine.
Read morePros: Everything perfect
Cons: None
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emjaykay03
Points +146
Great friendly staff and Great food. - Edit
Great food. That mimics the food they intend to. The Dirty Secret is a great choice. I've ordered here to go and eat in and both experiences have been great.
Read morePros: helpful staff, great tasting
Cons: parking can be a hassle
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WiderVistas
Points +1833
Bad luck with our choices - Edit
The Big Secret Big Mac was just how I remembered it tasting (which was many years ago). Cheeze fries were okay but definitely not worth the $3 upcharge. I've made better cheese sauce myself at home. Buffalo chicken wrap was over seasoned/salty. Soyclone was tasty but was on the watery/icy side instead of creamy. Staff was super friendly. I'd definitely try it again when I'm in town. Maybe we just made bad choices.
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NicoleSouza
Points +72
Delicious Vegan "Fast Food" - Edit
All of your fast food favorites made vegan. The chicken sandwich is possibly the best vegan chicken sandwich I have ever had! I highly recommend the mozzarella sticks. They are out of this world. The Dirty Secret was yummy (but not that special) and resembled a Big Mac. The people are friendly and you can order and pay by phone.
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JoelDehlin
Points +102
Scrump - Edit
“Shakes.” Fried “chicken” sandwiches. Crunch wrap supremes. What voodoo is this?
Read moreHealthy? Meh.
Delicious? Absolutely!!!!!
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SaraMack
Points +124
Great place - Edit
J Selby’s is one of my go-to vegan spots in the Twin Cities. Their menu always has a good amount of different choices, good portions! Great food, great service.
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lauraboehne
Points +84
Good food - Edit
Good food and good selection
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cookiem
Points +5952
Ohmigosh so good and so simple! - Edit
This place is amazing because it’s so simple - make plant based food easy to understand, eat and, voila, more people will be eating plant based!
Read moreThis place is so good! The prices are great! Portions are great! So good!
French fries and mozzarella sticks? Ok! Salad- makes you feel a little less naughty? Ok. The sandwiches- wow, but what they’re vegan? Yesssss! A few entrees to round out the menu like fried rice, noodles a la pad Thai style and a rice and bean bowl. Yum!
I wish they had some more dessert options and salad options, but this place is so comforting in how straightforward and delicious the food is. Highly recommend! They have gluten free options too!
Pros: Vegan, Fresh and flavorful , Good prices and portions
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melbert
Points +35
Yum! - Edit
Really good food. I've only been here a few times, because you have to leave quite a bit of time for the meal. (Not necessarily a bad thing, but definitely a slower pace than other restaurants.)
Read morePros: Food is excellent
Cons: Slower service, Counter service
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Coldbringer
Points +115
Best vegan option in St Paul - Edit
This is a goto place. When everything lines up it’s amazing but sometimes consistent quality is a challenge.
Read morePros: Wide variety on menu
Cons: Inconsistent quality
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SamiSwanhorst
Points +16
Delicious! - Edit
The food here is awesome! We tried the cauliflower wings with buffalo, the crunch wrap, the solo burger with bacun, and a side of carrot ginger soup. It was all delicious and filling. We definitely had leftovers and the serving sizes are great.
Read morePros: All vegan , Tons of options, They help the community with the community bowl
Cons: Currently no seating options outside
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JessicaBahr
Points +422
Vegan diner comfort food - Edit
They make so many favorite comfort foods and I haven’t been disappointed yet. My favorites are the Icelandic potato burger on their brunch menu, soyclones, mozzarella sticks, and buffalo cauliflower wings.
Read morePros: Vegan comfort food, Lots of options
Cons: No outdoor seating
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lexitaylor224
Points +66
Yum! - Edit
I had gotten their mozzarella sticks and their Crunchwrap. OMG so good! Loved it!
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nicoleannettexo
Points +22
Full of Flavor - Edit
One of my favorite vegan restaurants in Minnesota! The service is always great, they have a variety of options on their menu, and always flavorful!
Read morePros: Flavorful food, Variety of dishes
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Ben_Liebl
Points +57
A new favorite - Edit
The food is super awesome— cauliflower wings especially. Best cauliflower wings I’ve had... and I’ve had a lot. They make a solid burger and Philly. Will return for sure.
Read morePros: Quality food, Variety of options , Excellent staff and atmosphere
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SaraSmith
Points +464
Great food! - Edit
Loved the mozz sticks and the burgers.
Read morePros: All vegan, Desserts, Counter service
Cons: Hard to decide what to get
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ameuleners
Points +234
Never been disappointed! - Edit
The cauliflower wings are amazing. I get them every visit! I’ve tried the taco wrap, the j Lucy, the mozzerella sticks, the js mess (brunch), nachos, tater tots, all delicious. My aunt tried the cinnyum waffle. It tastes like a Cinnabon! My Mom tried the dirty little secret burger and she didn’t love it. My Dad tried the peanut dish and didn’t love it. My husband has celiacs disease and we don’t go here often because they used to lack gf options, but they have recently changed their menu and added more options for him, so we will be back soon to try some of those. Love this place!
Read morePros: All vegan, Lots of options!, Great food and service!
Cons: None!
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jhdeluca
Points +120
New Favorite Vegan Diner - Edit
We visited my son at UMN and went to brunch here. It was so delicious and everyone ate until we were stuffed. Everything feels like comfort food, but no worrying about if something is vegan.
Read moreI am looking for an excuse to go back to the twin cities just so I can have the breakfast wrap and fried potatoes again.
Update: we recently returned when dropping our son off for Spring semester. Everything was delicious, except the coffee. The coffee is BAD!
I appreciate that while the prices are not rock bottom, workers are paid a fair wage and it is a no-tip establishment.
Updated from previous review on 2019-11-07
Pros: Delicious, all vegan, friendly staff
Cons: coffee
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SaraSmith222
Points +21
Amazing vegan food - Edit
One of the best places I have been with an all vegan menu with tons of comfort food, like Mac n cheese and wings, and great weekly specials!
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esiemsroberson
Points +121
Crowd-pleasing comfort food - Edit
Great crowd-pleasing comfort food menu that gets occasional updates, and weekly specials. The cauliflower wings are not to be missed - the crunch wrap and the fried rice are my favorite dishes. Their chili and soups are great too. Every non-vegan I've brought here has been thrilled with the food.
Read morePros: Great all vegan menu, Friendly, helpful staff, Weekly specials
Cons: None!!
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MissRoses
Points +157
The Junkiest of Vegan Shops - Edit
ok so the food is "safe", its nice to go to a place and get to order anything off the menu but I wouldn't recommend half the things on their menu. The Dirty Secret is good for a burger, a little expensive for the quality of food. The wings might be...the second or third best in the metro area. IF you're in the area and hungry for junk food then yes, stop in. If you're looking for good food then there are a ton of other restaurants in the area with better ingredients.
Read morePros: Dirty Secret, Wings, Junk Food
Cons: Parking, Pricey
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just.a.vegan.girl
Points +1463
Vegan comfort food - Edit
Been here twice, once for dinner and most recently for brunch. Everything has been delicious! Really loved trying their wings with different sauces.
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amandamica
Points +149
Fun atmosphere, great food - Edit
This was a fun casual dining experience. I liked the variety of the menu, and enjoyed the experience. The almond milk stout was a definite plus!
Read morePros: Dedicated vegan restaurant, Good variety of food, Casual atmosphere
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