• Pizza Luce - Lyndale Ave

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Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Pizza
Italian
Fast food
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Regional pizzeria chain that makes its own vegan cheese as well sourcing other vegan cheese and faux meats. Menu offers pizza, pasta, salad, sides, and a weekend brunch menu where some items can be adapted for vegans. Has vegan dessert. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-1:00am.


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27 Reviews

First Review by condekedar

lilvegancat

Points +1043

Vegan
04 Feb 2025

Meh

I love that this place has many vegan options, but I’ve been a bit disappointed in the food lately. Bruschetta is $11 for some chopped up unseasoned tomatoes and plain bread slices. The cheese toast is really something (refer to photos) None of the appetizers are that great.

The pizza is also just ok. Very heavy and gooey. I’ve had better pizza from a brewery. The hoagies are the best thing on the menu.

They’ve also messed up our takeout order a few times now and just don’t see myself coming here unless they improve the food. #Veganuary

Updated from previous review on 2025-02-04

Pros: Clearly labeled menu

MP3inMN

Points +20

Vegan
04 Mar 2024

We are regulars at this spot.

Been here and ordered online probably 100+ times. Minor errors from time to time create the occasional inconsistency from the kitchen but never had an issue getting quality vegan food. Recommend the Ruby Rae and the Rustler for pizzas. Our favorite seasonal pizzas are the butternut squash and the cheeseburger pizzas. The vegan veggie balls are a great appetizer (and the vegan cheese toast is good too). Salad options available.

Pros: Great food, Fun atmosphere/patio, Fun staff

rwillba

Points +56

Vegan
11 Sep 2023

Excellent vegan pizza

This is my weekly guilty pleasure, but maybe not so guilty as the food is very clean. I love, love, love their veggie ball topping, the vegan cheese (I prefer the cashew based one to the rinotta), the sauce, and the crust. Vegan options are all over the menu and well-marked.

veganshutterbug

Points +509

Vegan
26 Mar 2023

Pizza for everybody!

With their seasonal specials and variety of pizza/appetizer and meal choices, it’s likely they have what you’re in the mood for.

Updated from previous review on 2023-03-26

Pros: Two different dairy free options (cheese/Rinotta), Yummy salads & appetizers , Serves Herbivorous Butcher products

Cons: Vegan desserts are limited

AzaHurwitz

Points +58

Vegan
19 Mar 2023

Eh, they could do better

The number of options I have as far as toppings and cheese is great, but it is not worth the price. This pizza is mostly tomato sauce on bread tasting for how much more expensive a vegan pizza is. The creamy salty pizza quality is not there. 3 stars because it is open late.

Pros: Open late, Vegan cheese options

Cons: Expensive

coleweso123

Points +124

Vegan
15 Jun 2022

Cool pizza shop with unique vegan options

There's a really good amount of vegan options. The vegan bruschetta is a go to. The vegan nuggets tasted like microwaveable vegan nuggets so I would avoid getting those. The pizzas are always pretty good and I like trying the seasonal ones too.

veggies_4_life

Points +527

Vegan
21 May 2022

Delicious

I've always loved Pizza Luce. This location has a nice atmosphere inside and a porch as well, which is nice for the summertime. I enjoyed the vegan dessert they had.

Kendrastic

Points +39

Mostly Veg
10 Jan 2020

Delivery pizza: Good but expensive

We ordered delivery and got the Vegan Athena pizza, with the Violife vegan cheese, and an order of Lucky Birds (think chickenless nuggets) with buffalo sauce.

I really like the crust of the pizza so I was pretty happy. And the mozzarella alternative was a step up from Da*ya and it melted well. I would skip the nuggets, they didn't add much but the buffalo sauce was excellent.

I would order again, but not when I'm on a tight budget.

Pros: Clearly marked vegan options, Vegan cheese choices, Good pizza

Cons: Not cheap

BrandyHuerta

Points +207

Vegan
28 Nov 2019

Food was ok

Service was super. Tons of vegan options. Had a meatball appetizer and a pesto chicken sandwich. The house-made cheese spread was pretty good (got it on some garlic bread). Overall the food was just a little bland and the mock chicken in the sandwich was a little too soft.

Pros: Tons of vegan options , Great service

Cons: Food a little bland

collsull99

Points +52

Vegan
26 Aug 2019

Great vegan options

Lots of great vegan options! The vegan cheese here is great.

Pros: Open late, Lots of options for vegans

Cons: can be a bit spendy

MaddyJaeger

Points +109

Vegan
15 Jan 2019

Amazing sandwiches

Get the vegan chicken parm sandwich! It’s amazing. They also have really unique seasonal vegan specials that are fun to try and usually very delicious!

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Gluten free options , Fun atmosphere

bfitz

Points +206

Vegan
31 Jul 2018

Delicious Vegan Dishes

Great prices for large portions, fresh delicious dishes!

Pros: Lots of Vegan Options, Great vegan cheese, Good value for money

allirae

Points +1381

Vegan
08 Jul 2018

The best

I love this place - they have multiple vegan dessert options and many hoagie and pizza options for vegans.

Pros: Family friendly, Good prices

JuliaLauren

Points +38

Vegan
06 May 2018

Amazing!!

I have ordered delivery pizza countless times from them. I’ve tried all their vegan options and love their arugula and wild mushroom pizza. It is my favorite vegan junk food at the moment and I am definitely addicted! The wrangler and Athena pizzas are also good, but the arugula and wild mushroom is definitely my go to. I’ve also tried their vegan cheese bread and it was fair. Great amount of options! My favorite junk food now.

Pros: Good amount of options, Delicious pizza

Cons: A little pricey for delivery pizza

Theresaz9

Points +81

Vegan
29 Jan 2017

lots of vegan options

I love the variety of options. There are even two types of vegan cheese! I love the garlic cheese toast which is on sale during happy hour! Pizza is good too. Mufalleta is fine.

EverydayTastiness

Points +2727

Vegan
22 Apr 2015

vegan options!

This is my least favorite pizza luce location. The richfield, selby, and seward locations are nicer.

I love they have vegan options clearly labeled. Even their seasonal specials can frequently be made vegan. My favorites are the mock muffaleta and the spinach salad. Get the peanut butter bar for dessert too!

NickiBohen

Points +24

Vegan
07 Mar 2015

A Standard

Great place for vegan pizza and other options. The menu is clearly labeled for vegan and gluten-free choices. Good variety and taste.

Pros: Options, Taste, Locations

cassandramarie

Points +36

Vegan
22 Dec 2014

amazing

great vegan options
wonderful staff
fun environment
accommodating
DELICIOUS everything.
nothing I haven't liked

juliotnunes

Points +744

Vegan
30 Oct 2012

Pizza Luce

Good atmosphere and plenty of vegan options to chose from. Plenty of space to sit. The vegan BBQ pizza was excellent.

veganlogger

Points +61

Vegan
18 Mar 2011

The Rinotta is the Winner

Between this and Galactic, the other vegan-friendly pizza place in the Cities, I usually choose Luce. It's a bit pricier, but the Rinotta is so worth it. I like having two different options! Luce has a creative menu, and many of their signature pizzas can be made vegan with fake meats and cheese.

I've been to the Selby and Uptown Luces, both of them are nice but tend to get extremely busy on weekend nights. Make reservations!

Pros: Rinotta, Creative menu

Cons: Serves meat, Expensive

jujutsuka

Points +546

Vegan
06 Jan 2011

"Holy Vegan Pizza Goodness" Seconded

Yummity yum yum. The staff was very helpful and friendly about the menu and they were happy to accommodate the custom pizza of my dreams.

Pros: lots of seating, helpful staff, customizable menu

Cons: parking tricky if city busy

keevegan

Points +69

Vegan
05 Jan 2011

good, but I don't understand the commotion?

I moved to Minneapolis this past summer and had already heard stories of how awesome this place was before I could cross the MN border. It was my first vegan pizza experience in MN (not the only) and truthfully has always been "fine" I like the renotta over the soy cheese and I think their sandwiches are possibly better than the famed pizza. I just don't think it is "amazing" or even "great" my experience is most likely to be "good". I like the music, the staff is always friendly and accommodating- nice selection of vegan options. The nagging thing that I usually don't think about when eating pizza parlor pizza, is that I could do a better job at home. Sorry Luce, I keep trying to discover what others find so outstanding but it eludes me.

Pros: friendly staff, good selection of vegan options, clean

Cons: mediocre pizza, hipster hangout , often busy

Marxist Vegan

Points +67

Vegan
26 Mar 2010

A Must Visit

Every time I've gone to Pizza Luce it has been solid. The atmosphere is pleasant and the service is prompt. This is the best place to find vegan pizza in Minneapolis. However, be prepared to fork over quite a bit of cash when you visit.

Pros: Best Vegan Pizza in MN, Atmosphere

Cons: Price

g-force

Points +43

Vegan
27 Aug 2009

Great veggie and vegan options - Yum!

Pizza luce is the best pizza and italian fusion, moderate priced restaurant I've experienced. The Uptown-ex-Wedge version seems the most natural location, but the downtown version is great too. To work there, it seems body art may be required. Good, friendly service is all I've experienced. Highly recommended for us veg*ns.

Pros: quality, taste, vegan options for most

Cons: not open 24 hours

·X·

Points +22955

Vegan
27 May 2009

*OMG* Holy Vegan Pizza Goodness!!!

OMG! I can't believe this place! And thank goodness for a friend who suggested this place and even for suggesting we ordered off of the menu. Get the The Lil' Gracie or Pizza Athena with the *Rinotta* Vegan cheese (there's two choices so be sure to get the aforementioned Vegan cheese) and you will not be displeased, in fact, you will fall in love with this place!!! If only something like this was in Chicago! ;)
[I give this place 5 cows not 4 - it's my second favorite place in Minneapolis]

KnittinVegan

Points +24

Vegan
18 Aug 2008

Yum! A pleasant vacation surprise

I was in Minneapolis with some friends for a conference and one night we decided to order in. A couple of my friends had already had Pizza Luce and raved about it, so we decided to order from them. As a vegan, I was prepared to go cheeseless veggie, as I have in the past. It didn't occur to me to check the Happy Cow list of veg-friendly restaurants I'd printed out for my trip (vegan-friendly pizza joints are few and far between, in my experience).

My friend was on the phone ordering for us, and apparently the person taking the order thought it weird that we were ordering cheeseless, so he offers not one, but two types of vegan cheese! Yippee! It was such a pleasant surprise -- the pizza was to die for. The delivery was prompt and the price was fair. Definitely recommended.

Pros: vegan-friendly, delicious, prompt delivery

Cons: they're not in the DC area

condekedar

Points +9560

Vegan
30 Sep 2007

Tasty, fun place

I loved this place. Their Lil Gracie pizza with soy cheese and veggies and fake sausage and pepperoni was tasty and light; their garlic-cheese toast with rinotta vegan cheese was also delicious and unusual. This is a great option to have for vegans who miss pizza and are also looking to have a beer with some good music in the background.

Pros: Vegan options, Atmosphere, Beer

Cons: Not 100% vegetarian




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