Vegan
American
Take-out
Breakfast
Fully vegan restaurant location of food truck by the same name. Menu includes burgers, chicken sandwiches, potato bowl, all-day breakfast and more. Open Mon 9:00am-3:00pm, Thu-Sun 9:00am-3:00pm. Hours listed are estimated during soft opening.
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697 Haywood Rd, West Asheville, Asheville, North Carolina, USA, 28801
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Last update on 05 Feb 2024 by Vegan4TheCritters
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37 Reviews
First Review by Vegan4TheCritters
PhoebeFeed
Points +16
I’ve Given Up on This Place - Edit
The restaurant advertised a Vegan Japanese Night with six menu options. The event was from 7-9. We were in line when the restaurant opened and when we got to the counter, the restaurant still had empty tables. We were told they were out of four of the six items. The hostess said, “Have you seen how many people are here? We didn’t expect this.” I bit my tongue to not say they had not even filled the small restaurant yet and they’d only been open 20 minutes. We ordered at 7:20. At 830 my daughter inquired as to when our order would be ready. They said five minutes. 15 minutes later we got our food. Pancake was good but smaller than my hand. They were out of silverware so my daughter had to eat with her hands and my husband with a spoon. We were starving but because of the late hour, unable to go anywhere nearby to top off because places close at 9. The restaurant did not turn any tables while we were there and we were not the last people to be served. This was the last straw for this place. I have had other bad experiences here - primarily related to arriving to find the restaurant closed when social sites or website said they were open. I’m done. I really want to support vegan spots but this place is too unreliable.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-04-26
Pros: Large fully vegan menu on regular days , Nice comfort food options on regular menu, Tasty menu items
Cons: Poor planning of event, Poor execution of event, Apathetic toward customer experiences
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Connoisseur&Caveman
Points +185
Well done! - Edit
We loved our breakfast here! Love that while it leans more on the junk food side of things, a lot of the ingredients (plant based meats etc.) are house made! The burrito was super flavorful and delicious! The pancakes were great! Lattes were enjoyed! The baked treats were top notch, too! Everyone working there was very kind and the vibes were great all around! We look forward to returning!
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Journey
Points +411
Johnny Utah was great ! - Edit
All Vegan ! Johnny Utah was great !
Read moreFried green tomatoes were expensive, & noT great. 50 cents for extra ranch. It was noT great ranch. Salad was wilted, & also noT great. Bacun was noT great, & too salty. They have outdoor seating.
Updated from previous review on 2024-09-15
Pros: All Vegan !, Johnny Utah was great !, Outdoor seating !
Cons: Fried green tomatoes were expensive, & noT great., 50 cents for extra ranch. It was noT great ranch., Bacun was vegan, but noT great, & too salty
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Yes.Ve.Gan
Points +53
Love This Place! - Edit
So good! I recommend the “Biscuit and Gravy,” and their desserts.
Read moreThey also have a food truck!
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13RUN5
Points +258
Love this place - Edit
Totally vegan, excellent food options, awesome staff! We eat there every weekend!
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BBinNC
Points +129
Cozy and delicious - Edit
My husband and I always try to stop here when we are in Asheville. I consistently get the bodhi bowl, and he usually gets the special. We have never been disappointed. The staff is friendly, the space is cozy, and the food is exceptional. Don’t skip the chocolate peanut butter bars if they have them when you visit - they are fantastic!
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MaureenFitzgerald
Points +40
The best around - Edit
The place is inviting and amazingly vegan. I crave to eat there and look forward to all their specials through their Instagram. They make their stuff in house which I love. And the vibe there is unique and lovely. Totally worth a visit and probably to go again and again and again ...
Read morePros: Gyro , Vegan mixed cocktails, atmosphere
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Traddad
Points +46
Best vegan home style food - Edit
Maybe my favorite vegan restaurant in Asheville. A taste of the south with cool ambience. Food is on point!!!!!
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Ashley3
Points +36
In love with smokin onion! - Edit
The first time I had smokin onion was in March this year and it was so good I went back the next day. When I was staying in black mountain this week I made the 30ish minute drive to make sure I got some smoking onion! Obviously I love that the entire menu is vegan which makes it hard to choose but the clucking good sandwich is by far my fave. I also always get a sweet treat and it’s so wonderful to have delicious vegan baked goods/pastries! Cute environment and friendly staff! I also (as a baker and someone who loves to cook) respect the consistency because I have gotten this sandwich 3 times and all 3 times it was exactly the same and so delicious!
Read morePros: Excellent food, Completely vegan, Has baked goods/pastries and delicious options
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MobFedFish
Points +106
Order the Big Chick’n Biscuit - Edit
Whatever journey you’re on in life it begins and ends with the Big Chick’n Biscuit. Seriously, it’s incredible.
Read morePros: BIG, CHICK’N, BISCUIT
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Davesw
Points +4179
Love this place! - Edit
I love a good vegan breakfast, and The Smokin' Onion delivered! A standout for me was their seitan chicken! Perfect texture, breading, flavor, and thickness! I've never enjoyed chicken and waffles so much, including the real meat version!
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JuliaTR
Points +230
Delicious every time - Edit
So grateful to have a place in town to get a good vegan brunch! Everything I've tried has been wonderful. The Brussels sprouts and the fried green tomatoes are unreal. And the pancakes! The staff are extremely friendly and the whole place just gives me good vibes. Really enjoy coming here.
Read morePros: very tasty, very sweet people, all vegan
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Thisby1
Points +681
Mouthwatering - perfection! - Edit
Every thing we ordered was outstanding! We were amazed at how fast everything was prepared, and the restaurant was full. Incredible gyro, BLT, and fried green tomatoes! We got a breakfast burrito to take back to the hotel to eat in the morning. It’s was just right! Filling and flavorful but not heavy. It was also great to get pastry from back porch bakery. We will definitely be back!
Read morePros: Fast and fresh, Perfect flavors and textures, Customer service
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justyouraverageotter
Points +235
Lovely atmosphere + food - Edit
Such a great place! Everything was very flavorful and delicious, the interior was warm and inviting, and the staff was beyond friendly. The seitan in the gyro had such great seasoning and the pita was so soft and fresh! Would definitely recommend!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-09
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AmandaBrody
Points +171
Better Than The Best - Edit
I can’t even describe how good the food is. Everyone there is so nice, it’s super cute inside. I want to eat here everyday. They are catering my wedding in November with their food truck! Can’t wait!
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unruly_traveller
Points +540
Good food - the only vegan brunch place in AVL! - Edit
I'm super glad that we have The Smokin' Onion in Asheville! It's really nice to have a 100% breakfast/brunch place. The atmosphere is 5/5, the workers are 5/5, and the food is pretty good. The only thing is that the prices are a bit high. I've been there twice now and would go back again!
Read morePros: great atmosphere , great location, great service
Cons: more expensive
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Squirrel123
Points +35
Breakfast all day - Edit
Everything was great, food was delivered quickly. I wish I would have taken pics.
Read moreVegan4TheCritters
“Vegan breakfast all day”…one of my favorite phrases!
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Choreokitty
Points +115
Wow - Edit
The food here is absolutely delicious. A must try for anyone within an hour radius.
Read morePros: Service was very friendly, Delicious, 100% plantbased
Cons: A little pricey
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Verdant
Points +285
Delicious food, a must try! - Edit
Service: ?/5, Quality: 5/5, Value: 3/5
Read moreVegan Options: 5/5
Overall: Delicious food, a must try!
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Service- we did takeout (unrated)
Quality - very delicious food. Everything we had was good. I really liked the trashy burger. While I'm not usually a fan of the cop out impossible patties, the toppings along with adding house bacon made it quite the treat. The cheesecake was some of the best I've had in recent memory.
Value - price was somewhat high but portion sizes were fair and i left satisfied with how much i ate
Vegan options - everything was vegan. I reserve 5/5 for all vegan restaurants🤘
Pros: good portion sizes (filling!)
Cons: limited seating (especially patio)
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along112
Points +564
Great breakfast spot - Edit
We went here for breakfast and got the biscuits and gravy, which had fried green tomatoes on top and the “chickn” and waffles. Both items were great and it wasn’t very crowded, so we were served fast. You can get breakfast or lunch all day, which leave a lot of options.
Read morePros: Healthy “from scratch” type food , A lot of options, Quick
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hzant
Points +88
Soooo good! - Edit
Food was amazing! The fries were extra delicious. My non vegan friend got the gyro and loved it. Highly recommend.
Read morePros: FRIES, Desserts from local bakery , Friendly service
Cons: Small parking lot
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SeitanicJax
Points +166
Mind blown - Edit
We had several dishes and everything was incredible. The staff & owner were super nice too. Great little spot we'll be sure to go back to asap🌱
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peachinns
Points +104
Best breakfast! - Edit
Delicious food with a community centered atmosphere!
Read morePros: Fresh and delicious food, Can get breakfast or lunch options any time, Delightful staff and atmosphere
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MalloryAM
Points +122
Slap yo momma good - Edit
Best food in town, I visited last week and tried out a lot of places. This was my favorite. I got the Big Chick'n Biscuit, biscuit was delicious and the “chicken” was so flavorful. Can’t wait to go back
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WNCVeggie
Points +539
Amazing food!!! - Edit
Have eaten here quite a few times now and everything has been delicious every time. A favorite breakfast lunch spot!
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aliajoseph13
Points +24
must try!! - Edit
not from the area but we frequent asheville and are shocked that we haven’t tried this place before. it was so good! everything we had was super flavorful and the onion fries were so good. highly recommend, and will be returning in the future😄
Read morePros: atmosphere , flavor
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teek
Points +187
Just yum! - Edit
Smokin’ Onion exceeded my expectations! I had the chickn biscuit sandwich and a side of the sweet potato grits! I dream about those grits- they were so good! Can’t wait to go back when I’m in town again!!!!
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