Vegan-friendly
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Beer/Wine
Take-out
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Serves meat, vegan options available. A small, intimate, and hip setting. Booths and a bar inside. Made-from-scratch food. Has vegan mozzarella sticks, a smoked tofu sandwich, lentil burger, hummus and roasted veggies sandwich, and salads. Open Tue-Sun 5:00pm-9:30pm, Sat-Sun 10:30am-2:30pm.
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40 Reviews
First Review by Carlee
static175
Points +513
Great place for all - Edit
We come here all the time, it's a great place to bring non vegan friends because it has great food for everyone. This trip we had the tofu dinner, the oleck sandwich special, and the chocolate moose which were all great. The atmosphere is great here, it's clean, friendly staff and lots of options. This place is definitely expensive and most times you need a reservation but we come here often and will be back.
Read morePros: Clearly marked vegan, Lots of options, Friendly staff
Cons: Expensive , Need a reservation
Guest
JPDJr
Points +184
Great Vegan Options - Edit
Went for brunch. Loved it. Had Tofu and waffles, waffle was crisp and Tofu had a nice smoked flavor. Had a winter salad special with kale, shredded brussel sprouts, apples, butternut squash, and dried cranberries. Excellent. Also tried a vegan coffee cake special that was delightfully moist and cinnamony. Good coffee and a hip friendly server.
Read morePros: Food was delicious with generous portions., Lots of options., Great service and value.
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HappyHungryWilliam
Points +169
Best Buffalo Caluliflower ever - Edit
All the vegan options are so flipping good! The buffalo cauliflower, rosemary fries and beyond burger are must haves during your visit.. only reason this isn’t a five star restaurant is the animal products.
Read morePros: Delicious Food , Romantic atmosphere , Great service
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lizardlucas
Points +1119
A bit of a let down, lately... - Edit
Update 11/2023:
Read moreI moved back to the area a few months ago after being gone for a few years, and one of my first stops was for brunch at the Owl House. They've always been a little expensive for the area, but now it's harder to justify the prices. Smaller portions and higher prices. The stuffed french toast was just kind of sad when I had it, and the tofu and waffles, which I used to love, just wasn't the same. Very little motivation to go back, especially since I don't really drink much anymore. I've heard their cocktails are still very good, though. Easier to get in without a reservation nowadays.
Original review from 03/2018:
I've been to the owl house many times over the years, and it is consistently great. The staff is knowledgeable, there's always plenty of vegan options (including rotating desserts and soups!), and even the cocktails and mixed drinks have vegan versions. It can be hard to get a table for brunch sometimes, but their tofu and waffles is something no one should pass up!
Updated from previous review on 2018-03-28
Pros: Extensive and clearly labeled options, Great atmosphere, Friendly staff
Cons: Expensive
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veganjas64
Points +1035
Hella Good - Edit
Restaurant is upscale and food really fits the profile for a higher end option. Somewhat pricey but quality is top notch. Staff is very knowledgeable and can work around dietary needs.
Read morePros: Limited menu, seasonal flavor profiles, An option for everyone, Upscale food, right portion sizes
Cons: No longer a fully vegan restaurant
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ConstanceSkingel
Points +178
Delicious vegan option in Rochester! - Edit
I stopped by on my way through Rochester. It was worth the stop! They have many vegan options. I had the Tofu Dinner and it was very good. Great service, great food.
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ReeseCarterVerde
Points +32
Amazing - Edit
The service was amazing. The food was excellent and many vegan options to choose from… also staff was very helpful with guidance for vegans.
Read morePros: Cauli Wings, Vegan Hushpuppies
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hungrybel
Points +308
so many vegan/gf options!!!!! - Edit
would give 5 stars if I could since the food and staff is 100%. They’re pretty much a 1/2 vegan restaurant with the best Buffalo cauliflower wings and please try the BVE burger! They always have vegan specials as well as fun vegan/gluten free desserts to try😄I’ve been too many times it’s pretty pricy but so good!!!
Read morePros: Vegan option galore and vegan/gf specials , Friendly staff , Quality food
Cons: Quite pricy
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NayeliAbrego
Points +2987
We love The Owl House! - Edit
I love coming here so much. Their BVE burger is one of my favourites, I can't get enough of their caesar salad, and their winter squash dish in 2021-2022 is one of the best things I have EVER eaten. Period. I dream of that dish 🥺
Read moreAlmost all vegetarian dishes can be made vegan. Their soups and desserts are usually vegan, and the staff is super knowledgeable.
Update Feb. 2023: The head chef (Leanne) is seriously one of the best vegan chefs I've ever encountered. The level of finesse, detail, complexity, and balance of her food is incredible. Best of the best.
Updated from previous review on 2022-12-07
Pros: Many vegan options, High quality, Incredible food
Guest
GbTheQueen
Points +269
Buffalo Cauliflower - Edit
Loved the Buffalo cauliflower. It was not overly fried and the vegan blue cheese was delicious. It was so good. Most of the menu can be switched to vegan which is a plus. The croutons for the salad were a bit too hard and hurt my gums. But the chips my boyfriend had went well with the salad.
Read morePros: Good vegan choices, Buffalo cauliflower , Great drinks
Cons: Croutons hurt your mouth
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Poundie
Points +15045
Charming place with a bunch of vegan offerings - Edit
This is a relaxed-but-elegant, charming, waiter-served place with a type of early American decor (along with children's artwork on the walls)--a contrast to many of the bar-type eateries nearby that are listed on Happy Cow. They have a bunch of clearly listed vegan dishes. We had a tofu dish, cauliflower "wings," a vegan soup, and a vegan pie slice--all quite good and filling.
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KadiHarmon
Points +7850
Always Delicious! - Edit
I’ve been coming to the Owl House since they opened and their menu was a big help in my transition to veganism. I look forward to the changing seasonal menu, though I definitely appreciate my standard favorites like the Saladboy and the house smoked tofu! This is the place I meet nonvegan friends when visiting the area. So good!
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bpollock53
Points +20
Excellent Food! - Edit
Wonderful creative menu. Excellent service. A real dining out treat!
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Bookwiitch
Points +24
Incredible! - Edit
We LOVE this place! For brunch or any other meal! The food is amazing (vegan and not). Never had a bad meal or bad service!
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beckylong
Points +1795
Awesome Food! 😃 - Edit
The food tasted really good and the person that took our phone order was very helpful!! We were at a conference during the day and starving, this food was so tasty and absolutely perfect!!!
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kmcmanus
Points +60
Cute place and delicious food - Edit
I wish I could give it 5 stars
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gsteiner
Points +376
Excellent vegan - Edit
We had the vegan breakfast sandwich and tofu and waffles. Both were excellent. They also have vegan desserts. Very good service.
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rms106
Points +145
Elegant food prepared for any diet! - Edit
This restaurant is a Rochester staple and it catered to vegans, vegetarians, and gluten free diets long before anyone else. There’s more than enough choice and substitution options on the menu to actually have choices in every category and they have options for meat eaters, too. The food is elegant and the cocktail menu is innovative and tasty. The restaurant is located in an old house and they have tables upstairs, downstairs, and on the back patio. Probably my favorite in this city!
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Aumes
Points +32
Great Food - Edit
I’ve come back to Owl House so many times. My favorite on their menu is the chickpea burger with strawberry sriracha jam. They always have a vegan soup of the day which is always delicious. Sometimes they will have a vegan dessert. Their menu is always changing which offers new vegan food choices!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Outside seating, Changing menu
Cons: Often busy (may need reservation), Expensive
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KateKC
Points +123
Great Vegan Options - Edit
I have been here twice, both times with meat eaters. All of us loved the food here. I got the classic chickpea patty the first time and it was really good. I don't think it stayed together very well, but not any worse than most bean burgers. The second time I got the Oleks Buffalo Stance with tempeh and it was incredible. I like that their bread it made locally, but I do wish they offered whole wheat bread options. The fries are also very good. 3 stars out of 4
Read morePros: Indoor and outdoor seating, Friendly staff, Good location
Cons: White bread
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csegada
Points +79
So gooood - Edit
Food was absolutely amazing and almost everything could be veganized I got the left overs with smoked tofu and swapped the cranberry mayo for their vegan mayo and it was absolutely delicious they also offer vegan desserts the service was wonderful and the place was adorable I highly recommend it
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Amazing service , Vegan desserts
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scompter
Points +70
Great hipster spot with lots of options! - Edit
Delicious, creative menu for all eaters! They are very accommodating of any preferences or restrictions. Yummy craft cocktails to boot!
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CE211
Points +105
Great food but make sure you reserve - Edit
The people are cool, the food is good, a bit pricey though.
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JohnnyD
Points +112
Lots of vegan choices - Edit
Worth the trip, but easy to miss, since it’s located in what was a residence. Would definitely go back!
Read morePros: Many vegan options including desserts , Has bar
Cons: Street parking
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klugo0
Points +56
delicious - Edit
Their menu changes once in a while, so some items may not be available for more than a few weeks. Their food is made with local ingredients, which is cool if you're into supporting local businesses.
Read moreI've had the chickpea burger a few times. It's always delicious and comes with a strawberry srirracha jam that's TDF.
Their buffalo cauliwings are SO GOOD and a large portion for their price. The vegan bleu cheese is delicious.
Once, they had crabless cakes that were also quite tasty. haven't seen them in a while.
I always try a "unique" cocktail and I've never been disappointed. They pair odd flavors that always taste delicious.
If you're going on a weekend night or for brunch, I suggest making a reservation. They can get quite busy. Also, there's no parking lot so you better know how to parallel park.
Pros: Very tasty vegan options , Quick service
Cons: Street parking , Can be pricey
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nlevine94
Points +960
A nice dinner - Edit
Very unique find in the outskirts of Rochester.
Read moreCame here when I saw a review of their buffalo cauliflower. I have been wanting to make my own buffalo cauliflower for some time, but figured my first tasting should be by a professional, and not my amateur hands.
Enters huge plate of cauliflower smothered and fried with buffalo sauce, and served with cold broccoli slaw. A delicious combo, huge portion (i'd say about 3/4 a head of cauliflower here), and amazingly prepared. I have taken note and look forward to trying myself.
The flavors were so powerful I was actually a little disappointed by my chickpea burger with sriracha jam. I couldn't taste the intricacy of the flavor combination, but i still appreciated the fried onion crisps, and melted cheese.
All in all, a wonderful meal. Cocktail menu looked great, as well as the non-vegetarian food. Make a reservation for dinner though, it gets crowded FAST.
Pros: Great food
Cons: Crowded place in the evenings
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MichaelSavegan
Points +2214
Reliably Great - Edit
Some really good food here, especially the chickpea burgers and crab cakes. A little greasy, but that's comfort food for you!
Read moreA great place to go with folks who are not vegan. They can get whatever they want and it doesn't feel like we are forcing something on them. On the other hand, they usually end up getting the vegan entrees anyway.
Good selection of beers and cocktails if you like, too.
The wait-staff is always friendly.
Pros: Good food, Omnivore friends won't object , Friendly atomosphere
Cons: A little on the heavy side
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