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The Laughing Seed Cafe is Asheville's original downtown international vegetarian restaurant. We've provided the finest organic, local, and farm-to-table vegetarian cuisine with an international flair for twenty years and counting.
PRICE RANGE
£4 - £16
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
CUISINES
International, Contemporary, Healthy
FEATURES
Parking Available, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music
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Reviewed 12 November 2022

This is a great spot for vegans and non-vegans alike. I really can't imagine anyone not finding something they'd like. I was thrilled with my vegan farmer's mac and cheese. Salads super-fresh and the brussels sprouts were among the best anywhere. Chocolate cake for dessert...More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 11 November 2022

First the food: My husband had one of his favorite meals here on our visit to Asheville - jackfruit masking as BBQ or something like that. Whatever it was, he loved it. I had a grilled cheese which wasn't really cheese - or was it?...More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 10 November 2022

We ate here twice on a recent visit to Asheville because it was so good. The soup and sandwiches we ate the first visit were delicious and nicely seasoned. During our second visit we had bloody Mary's made with their house-made mix - delicious! My...More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 2 October 2022 via mobile

Asheville downtown and also west has been on a bit of a consistent decline for the past few years. I’ve lived here for a good portion of my life and it’s a bit sad to watch. I used to feel safe walking around the town...More

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Reviewed 30 August 2022

Creative yummy veggie dishes. Great attentive service. If you’re a veg head get ready. Way too many selections from which to choose. That’s the only problem. You just can’t make up your mind.

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 19 August 2022 via mobile

I have been to the Laughing Seed Cafe on several occasions and I have always enjoyed the food. It is nice going to a restaurant and knowing before you even order that you are going to enjoy your meal!

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 27 July 2022 via mobile

We had four different items. Couple of them were very good. The other two were bland- not much taste. Service was average.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 26 June 2022

I ordered The Tempeh Ruben with a side salad. Both were outstanding. My family and I also ordered the blueberry cheesecake and the carrot cake. We all agreed that the cheesecake just tasted like coconut milk/oil. Very bland and not tangy like a good vegan...More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 18 June 2022

If you are looking for vegan/vegetarian/gluten free meal search no more ... this is the place. Food is awesome for those needing/wanting a good meal that meats their dietary restrictions. We were able to sit out on the patio and it was wonderful on a...More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 25 April 2022

There are probably a plethora of vegetarian choices in Asheville and normally as a mixed couple (I'm vegetarian, my husband a meat eater) we seek out places to suit both of our food choices. However, my husband wanted to try a purely vegetarian meal and...More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed 17 April 2022

I'm not sure why anyone would give this restaurant 1 star, the food was AMAZING and I'm not even vegetarian! The employees were super nice! The prices were a bit high, but welcome to downtown Asheville! If you are looking for something different, and healthy...More

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed 10 April 2022

This is a solid vegan restaurant in a nice location. Staff were professional and friendly. The dining room had a nice ambiance. We had the Rueben and the seed burger. Both were fine.

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed 31 March 2022 via mobile

Delicious food. I really enjoyed the change of pace the menu offered. The sweet potato Ruben was delicious! Entire family enjoyed there food.

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed 24 March 2022 via mobile

We came here for lunch after arriving in Asheville for a quick getaway. My husband is vegan I’m GF so this was a good choice - we shared the Reuben and a salad - both very good and creatively prepared Good, small selection of wines...More

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed 27 February 2022

Servers are so kind, atmosphere is calm, and most importantly, the food is delicious! Any salad slathered in the sesame ginger sauce is so so good. We also got the reuben and the cheese board - yum. If you like fresh and nourishing food with...More

Date of visit: February 2022
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RoadTrippers66
15 June 2020|
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Response from Kristin D | Reviewed this property |
It is one of my favorite vegetarian restaurants. I do not know how the covid problems are affecting Laughing Seed, but I am very much hoping to get back there next Spring 2021.
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There was limited street parking and I did not see a valet service.
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