Vegan
American
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Gluten-free

Vegan deli and cheese shop selling products from multiple vegan cheese makers as well as in-house made varieties. Serves deli style sandwiches, salads, and day's soup. Wines, mock meats, and grocery items are for sale. Some seating inside. Est. 2019. Brunch from 9am-2pm. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-8:00pm, Fri 11:00am-9:00pm, Sat 9:00am-9:00pm, Sun 9:00am-8:00pm.


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142 Reviews

First Review by ChristopherTiaga

Davesw

Points +4157

Vegan
17 Feb 2025

Lives up to the hype!

I had high expectations, based on recommendations (from non-vegans), and from trying some of their cheeses at home, and they met them!

They had a lot of sandwiches that I wanted to try, and the ones we ordered were excellent!

I really appreciate that they sell vegan cheese from other vendors in their cheese case (in addition to their own wide selection). Lots of vegan food products to buy as well (jerky, honey, chips, hot sauce, chocolate).

Updated from previous review on 2025-02-17

edav344

Points +2860

Vegan
09 Feb 2025

Absolutely incredible vegan cheese

It's important to know that I am usually NOT a fan of vegan cheese. But I got a sampler of Rebel cheese from a friend and it was surprisingly incredible. The flavors were amazing and the textures were spot on! Since then, I've tried one of their specialty boxes for new years. It's a little pricey so not something I'll get all the time, but is a wonderful occasional treat. I love that they ship nationwide, but I really want to visit in person in Austin TX!

zaphod46

Points +413

Vegan
28 Dec 2024

Great Mail Order

I got a mail order holiday box from Rebel Cheese as a gift and it is delicious. It was packed well, arrived on schedule, and everything inside was in great shape. Highly recommend.

SoñadoresDeZorro

Points +1269

Vegetarian
17 Dec 2024

Excellent on so many levels

Creative, surprising, elevated fare offered by an enthusiastic, attentive, generous staff--Rebel shines in so many ways. We were thrilled and inspired by our visit, and it gave us just one more reason to cheer Austin's spaciousness and her progressive, diverse, cooperative communities--Well done, Rebel!

Updated from previous review on 2024-12-17

Pros: Deliciously exploratory, Interstellar staff, Engaging fun

JOBORK

Points +400

Vegan
16 Dec 2024

Wow! Just wow!!!

They were eager to give me sample tastings and each flavor just impressed me more and more. Truly a delicious experience and I can’t wait to order for delivery!

RobyAly45

Points +32

Vegan
14 Dec 2024

Best Vegan Cheese

This place has the best vegan cheese I’ve ever had!  Caesar salad is delicious!

CourtneyMcKaeVilla

Points +56

Vegan
13 Dec 2024

INCREDIBLE!!!

In town this weekend for a wedding & happened to find out Rebel Cheese is in Austin!! I’m seriously so elated that I got to come here. Everything we had was seriously delicious!! I want to join the Monthly Cheese Club soon!

Pros: Creamy / delicious cheese, Huge variety , Creative sandwiches

wiseharts

Points +2646

Vegan
08 Dec 2024

lovely date night and perfect variety

Great Grinder was exceptional! The Rebel Cheese Plate was gorgeous. We bought a shirt, and an insulated bag to bring home (on the plane) a bunch of cheeses, jams, etc.

phoenixparker

Points +20

Vegan
18 Nov 2024

Amazing sandwich and cheese board

I got a caprese sandwich and a cheese board with the hatch chile cheddar, honey pistachio chèvre, and tomato herb fromage.

lentils_af

Points +783

Vegan
13 Nov 2024

must stop!! don’t miss!! seriously!!

This place ruined other sandwiches for me. Their house made “cheese” really is incredible. I want to live in a brick of their brie.

LAMeouw

Points +56

Vegan
02 Nov 2024

So fun! Great vegan cheese selection

I loved the happy blue salad and charcuterie board.

Pros: Creative cheese options, Fresh ingredients, Good portion size

Chef_Cuy

Points +554

Vegan
06 Sep 2024

Just WOW! Absolutely amazing.

These are some of the best sandwiches you will EVER have in your life. Vegan or not. Top notch all the way. Try all of them but I highly recommend the Great Grinder, Bacon, Brie, Me and the Not Quite Cobb Salad. Deserts are amazing as well. Get some organic wine and enjoy the beautiful atmosphere. And the brunch! Uhhhh!!!

Pros: Vegan Blue Cheese, Samples , Great staff

picklelover123321

Points +97

Vegan
26 Aug 2024

Best vegan cheese in Austin

I loved eating here and buying some of their cheeses! The caprese salad tasted like the real deal and the side of pasta salad was equally as great. Will definitely be back.

Pros: All vegan!, Lots of options

Earthen_Child

Points +126

Vegan
07 Aug 2024

✨ Yesss! Such a treat! ✨

💚 All vegan 💚 I do not regularly eat imitation cheese so this was truly a special delight. We ordered the cheese board and the Tomato herb, Cheddar, and Brie cheese stood out. I also ordered the Capres salad and really enjoyed. Everything was phenomenal! I loved the outdoor atmosphere!

Updated from previous review on 2024-08-07

JessicaHagerman

Points +38

Vegan
02 Jun 2024

Stupidly Good

I got the cheese board at happy hour. They gave me the Brie and Cheddar cheeses with the red pepper jelly. This was the kind of meal you have to all but physically restrain yourself from inhaling because it’s that good. Slow down and savor those flavors! Staff was super lovely, so many snacks and wines to choose from. Can’t begin to praise this place enough

Pros: Amazing food, Staff friendly and accommodating, Very pretty dining area

Cons: Paying for parking on weekdays

perdida1

Points +312

Vegan
11 May 2024

Sandwich wonderland for vegans

Everyone has that one sandwich in their life they will always remember…. I have had two of them here.

Pros: Unique sandwiches , Easy parking, Outdoor seating/pet friendly

JessicaCastro

Points +617

Vegan
27 Apr 2024

Wow

I loved this place, great food, drinks and service.

Pros: The variety of cheeses , Salads

divegoddess

Points +16

Vegan
24 Apr 2024

Fantastic experience

Great atmosphere-extensive selection of vegan foods including chips and candy. The cheeses are simply amazing. IHighly recommend.

Pros: Selection, Friendliness of staff, Prices

Seatown_vegan

Points +8637

Vegan
22 Apr 2024

Great sandwiches

Ordered the bacon, Brie, me sandwich through UberEATS. Can’t wait to dine in one day and try out their other options. The sandwich arrived fresh and was great. Love the sweet fig jam on the sandwich.

TXRhody

Points +507

Vegan
17 Apr 2024

Addictive

I got a charcuterie board and bacon turkey club to go. We started eating the charcuterie as a snack to hold us over until dinner. I couldn't stop eating and spoiled my dinner. I can't wait to tuck into my sandwich.

TurnipForPlants

Points +2444

Vegan
06 Apr 2024

A Trailblazer for Vegan Cheeses

An entirely vegan fromagerie would have sounded like a surefire way to lose money about 10 years ago. However, Austin has never really played by the traditional rules, and we are better for it. Today, Rebel Cheese leads the charge in not just offering vegan selections but putting vegan options front-and-center, proudly exclaiming, "We can make this vegan, and we can make it better."

Rebel Cheese would not look out of place next to any other fromagerie. In fact, I am willing to bet they have many customers who have no idea the tasty lunch they just ate was vegan. That is the beauty of Rebel Cheese. They offer a wide-selection of flavors of cheeses: a whole cabinet full of wonder. I made sure to pick an array of cheeses to bring back to my hotel for a homemade charcuterie board, accompanied with crackers and wine.

While still in the restaurant, we ordered two deli sandwiches. These were savory and filling. The bread was crisp and toasted, and the cheese was a great, sharp balance with the faux meat. I believe this is were Rebel Cheeses shines best - as a compliment to a dish. I would definitely be back for lunch.

I hate saying anything bad about a vegan restaurant like this, but I do feel this needs to be mentioned. A few of the individual cheeses that I purchased and brought home for my crackers were difficult to eat. They were difficult because the flavor was just so strong, so powerful to the point that I could not finish it. I understand that there is some compensating that has to be made when making vegan cheese without dairy, but this was maybe overcompensating. The flavor in particular was a truffle flavored cheese and the bleu cheese.

I believe if I went with more mild flavors to eat by themselves, or saved the stronger flavors for a dish, I would have appreciated these cheeses more.

Overall, Rebel Cheese is great, and I highly recommend it. To even see a place like this exist is exciting. If you live Austin, you've probably already been, but if you're visiting you need to make a voyage out of downtown to visit this trailblazer.

Pros: All Vegan, Wide selection, Deli lunch options are great

Cons: Not all the cheeses are great

FitzForTheAnimals

Points +425

Vegan
13 Mar 2024

Excellent!

Tried the cheesecake and BLT. Lovely tastes and textures. I am so beyond impressed by the quality of these products!

agb1228

Points +32

Vegan
12 Mar 2024

Mind blowing

This was my first time getting to try all different kinds of vegan cheeses and they were all incredible! I loved their muenster and cave aged Brie. They also have a lot of vegan pastries available and their pop tarts and macarons are delicious! A must-go!

KatB13

Points +80

Vegan
30 Jan 2024

One of my favorite restaurants!

Rebel Cheese is one of my favorite places in Austin! Not only are their food and wine awesome, but they've also pulled off some pretty amazing catering for several of our work events. Love Rebel Cheese so much!

SurfJurples

Points +248

Vegan
20 Jan 2024

Awesome Vegan French Dip

Awesome Vegan French Dip. On the expensive side, but worth splurging for.

tcole1331

Points +153

Vegan
16 Jan 2024

All vegan, great cheese!

The cheese board is amazing!
I just wish they would tell you what kind of cheese you are eating and what it pairs well with. They said nothing. But it was all really good.

Pros: Food

Cons: No one explained anything to us

gizelle617

Points +1613

Vegan
04 Jan 2024

Delicious cheeze

Super kind man behind the counter let us try a bunch of cheezes that we ended up bringing back home with us! We prepared and brought a cooler that our hotel filled with ice, but Rebel has ice packs available for folks driving back cheeze.
We ate in for lunch. Large sandwiches, mostly tasty.




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