Vegan deli and botanical bar established May 2021. Has an Italian-inspired menu, cocktails, zero-proof mixed drinks, wine, and beer. Deli offers fast-casual service and the botanical bar has table service. Deli also sells merchandise, wine, and has a vegan cheese shop with an array of artisanal vegan cheeses. Deli opens at 11:00am daily and bar opens at 4:00pm daily. Online ordering is available or deli items via the website. Casual and full-service catering inquiries can be placed via the form on the website. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri 11:00am-10:30pm, Sat 10:00am-10:30pm, Sun 10:00am-10:00pm. Brunch Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.
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1633 P St NW, Washington, District Of Columbia, USA, D.C. 20036
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- Outdoor seating
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- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 31 Mar 2025 by Anthony01
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Added by craigmc on 30 Apr 2021
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212 Reviews
First Review by MaraK
arw22
Points +251
Great cafe, desserts, and ambience - Edit
I went for my bday, and the vegan cheese board was amazing! The calamari was also very good. (May 2025)
Read moreIncredible vegan carrot cake! So cool that they have lots of vegan cheese, desserts (many that typically have dairy like carrot cake or cannolis), and a full menu.
Updated from previous review on 2023-02-17
Pros: Large variety of vegan options , Nice ambience and seating , Welcoming staff
Cons: Pricier side
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KilianSchröder
Points +50
Pretty expensive - Edit
We were too late to eat dinner because their kitchen had already closed. So we just had a piece of cake and a cappuccino. For two people we paid over $40. Although I have to say it was a pretty good cake.
Read morePros: Good cake
Cons: Rather expensive
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loreleve
Points +348
Went for the potato skins - Edit
⭐️ On vacation and was excited to check out the vegan scene in DC. This place has great reviews so it was at the top of the list. I would not recommend; there are better options, at a better price point, and with better food.
Read moreWe ordered the potato skins, then were told they didn’t have any. Changed our order to the fries and were not offered a refund on the price difference, then they forgot our order all together…it was almost comical. Nothing we had was ‘good’. We finally did get our fries. At least our waitress was nice.
Updated from previous review on 2025-04-03
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HeatherPhelps
Points +422
Average but expensive - Edit
The New York style cheesecake here was really nice, but I found my main, the lasagne, was quite lukewarm and fairly average. We felt that the high prices didn't match the casual vibe of the place. The servers were very nice, but ours disappeared for quite a long time - we were told by another server that she was 'in a meeting' so it would have been nice if cover had been arranged in that case. Overall DC Vegan is a nice stop as a fully vegan restaurant, but the food is expensive for what it is.
Read morePros: Cheesecake was great, Lots of options
Cons: Extremely expensive, Food was not very warm, Service quite slow
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phytophile
Points +1274
Good solid choices - Edit
This place has good food but it’s not highly inspired
Read morePros: All vegan, Solid choices
Cons: Not inspired
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lalupitagomz
Points +491
Cacio e pepe - Edit
I visited over the summer for an event and I have not been able to forget the cacio e pepe from here!! I also had the fried king trumpet calamari and a cannoli, which were also delicious. The cacio e pepe was the best pasta I have ever had, vegan or not! If I ever get the chance to travel here again, I know what I will be getting!
Read morePros: Cacio e pepe, Fully vegan, Wonderful staff
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ohmyyosh
Points +92
Vegan delight in DC - Edit
This place is quickly becoming a go to for awesome vegan food in DC. We traveled from Philly to try the Saint Patrick's Day menu and it was totally worth the drive!! I can't wait to come back.
Read morePros: Darrin and Philly were awesome , Really cute space , Reasonable prices
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Banangela97
Points +2825
So dang good - Edit
Would come back as much as my budget could allow. Curious about the botanical bar area that is currently closed due to construction.
Read morePros: All vegan, Cute
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RomaineCalm_CarrotOn
Points +152
I want to go back. Like, everyday, please. - Edit
I mean, what more do I need to say?
Read moreThe staff are friendly and super helpful. The food was tasty, the restaurant is really cute and I do enjoy eyeing their vegan deli items. 👀
What? I've only heard whispers of Rebel Cheese up until I saw that they had an inventory of them. Naturally, I needed to pick some up!
I went here with a couple of non-vegans, and they claimed that they enjoyed their dishes. I wish I knew what their French toast was made of!
I need another excuse to make my way into DC again. 😅
Pros: Friendly and nice staff, Their vegan deli section , The food
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Jerrys
Points +73
Great Food - Edit
The food is excellent with a great variety of delicious and healthful options. We were in DC for 2 days and went there both days. We had bowls, fried calamari, Italian wedding soup, bean and greens, and delicious chocolate chip cookies. All wonderful.
Read morePros: Great food., Very helpful and friendly staff, Great neighborhood.
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mschlater
Points +1314
Delicious - Edit
We loved our meal. The vibe in the botanical bar is great. We tried the calamari (a must), the fries Italiano (just okay), the eggplant rollatini (delicious) and the cannoli.
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amber_M
Points +32
Honest Review - Edit
I ordered the 1 Fries Italiano for $14 and 1 Chick'n Cutlet Club for $16 for total of it I would say it should've been less for what they are offering. The toppings that's on the fries Italiano has a after taste of vinegar and gets overwhelming. I don't recommend the Fries Italiano. The Chick'n Cutlet Club pattie taste like a store-bought product. And the bun on the club sandwich is interesting not sure if it was vegan, but I trust it because they are promoting only vegan. However, the Chick'n club has tomatoes and lettuce and this green dressing that taste like the dressing called Green Goddess dressing and a vegan bacon. I would say if you wanted to try it for yourself go try it. But do your research before you go to any vegan spot.
Read morePros: clean, quiet , sell shirts
Cons: prices are much, limited parking, too much vinegar on the fries Italiano toppings
DCVeganCatering
We're so sorry you didn't enjoy your selections. The Fries Italiano has house made giardiniera and it's been one of our best sellers, but clearly some people don't like the dressing added to the fries. May we suggest the king trumpet calamari if you like mushrooms? That may be more to your liking. We will mention that your chick'n cutlet wasn't good to the kitchen to make sure quality standards are met. Thank you for letting us know about your experience, it will help make us better. Have a lovely weekend.
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IHeartAnimals
Points +156
Disappointing - Edit
We traveled from Richmond to visit some museums for the day and chose DC Vegan for its proximity to them. It was a short walk from the Renwick near a rainbow intersection. It was a 60 degree day so we were excited to see there were tables available outside. When we entered the building it was almost 80 degrees inside. There was a takeout counter. The woman working it was’t particularly friendly. We asked about getting a table outside and were told that we could only sit outside if we got our order “to go”. Which I still find strange. It was Sunday so they were serving “brunch”. We were told we couldn’t order the Oysters Rockefeller because it couldn’t be made “togo”. OK. We ordered the King Mushroom Calamari $16, Califlower Wings $15, 2 Chicken Cutlet Clubs $16 and the Tofu and Wild Mushroom Bowl $18 and got 2 juice drinks out of the cooler. We headed outside to wait for our order. The tables upstairs were full so we went downstairs. All the tables were empty. Just as we went to sit down a man came out of the door and told us they weren’t open yet and couldn’t sit there. I asked if this was DC Vegan and he said yes. I told him we were told we could sit outside and that we had already ordered our food. He asked if all the seats were taken upstairs and we said yes. He begrudgingly acquiesced, which really made us feel unwelcome. We quickly moved when the people upstairs left. Our food was ready shortly there after. I exspected restaurant quality food for the price (concidering the reviews). The Calimari was the best thing we ordered, hands down. The breading was crispy and delicious and the mushrooms gave a perfect Calimari-esk mouth feel. 10 out of 10. I ordered the Wings Buffalo Style. They were sausy with just the right amount of kick. Though the portion size was 6 pieces of Califlower. The clubs were on hamburger buns which was very strange. They were grocery store quality chicken patties. The Bacon was excellent but the sandwiches were so dry we had to use the ranch that came with the wings to make them edible. They were supposed to have a pesto aioli which was nonexistent. The accompanying fries were grocery store fries that weren’t even salted. We’ve had better fastfood fries. For the price, they should have been homemade. The Tofu bowl was also missing the dressing. I have to say the tufu and mushrooms were cooked perfectly and would have been so good if the quinoa hadn’t been so bland. We were disappointed.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-01-02
Pros: walking distance from the metro station/museums, Outside dining available , They use composable takeout containers
Cons: Cost, Food quality inconsistant, Not enough dressing on sand/salad
DCVeganCatering
Hello! Thank you for this thorough and thoughtful review. Some policies are for staffing issues (like not having staff available to bus outside during some service periods) and we do offer extra sauce as an option. It's always a balance. Some people only want a little and some people want a lot. We are always happy to correct an error when you're there so you can enjoy your meal. Thank you also for posting lovely photos. We will be sure to check on our staff to make sure they are doing their best to be friendly. Much appreciated.
Read moreIHeartAnimals
Thank you for reaching out. You and your staff seemed more focused on the YouTuber interview going on than the needs of the people in your restaurant that day. Another interaction with a rude employee would not have improved our experience.
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Imcg
Points +68
Chick'n Piccata was perfect - Edit
Our favourite place in DC! Well worth the price.
Read moreDCVeganCatering
Thank you!
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Thisby1
Points +681
Worth the visit - Edit
We would definitely go back when we visit DC again. The King Trumpet Calamari was incredible with a perfect texture and outstanding marinara sauce. The meatballs in the sub were delicious. The Tofu and Wild Mushroom Bowl was great but not the most memorable. We liked each of our drinks, and they were presented beautifully. The service was kind and attentive, and they generously worked us in early. The only disappointment was the NY cheesecake. We really should have told them how hard, dry, and non-cheesecakey it tasted instead of trying to keep eating it. Between the 3 of us, we couldn’t finish it. It was like a hard, dry pound cake. I think they would have given us something else if we spoke up. The peanut butter cookie was yummy. Overall, we’d eat there again. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Appetizer and entrees , Service, Environment
Cons: NY Cheesecake , Expensive
DCVeganCatering
Lovely photos! We definitely would have replaced your cheesecake if it wasn't to your liking. Thank you for letting us know here. Hope to see you again soon!
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KellinaBreakfield
Points +80
Amazing! - Edit
Everything we ordered was delicious. I was so excited to be able to order French toast, which I don’t believe I’ve had since going vegan. They also had tons of great-looking baked goods that I wish we could’ve tried, but were too full
Read morePros: Great breakfast options
Cons: Pricey
DCVeganCatering
Thank you! We're so happy you enjoyed the French Toast.
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carowe
Points +84
Oh wow yum - Edit
Had dinner there last night (8 Dec 2024). The tofu Marsala was utterly fabulous. Friendly staff , very quick service! I’m only in town a few days but will go back for another dinner — really wanted to try almost everything on the menu! Came back to try the lasagne — delicious!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-12-09
DCVeganCatering
Thank you so much! We appreciate you taking time to leave this lovely review. Happy weekend to you!
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Sarah0496
Points +871
Expensive but tasty - Edit
Overall food was very good, however service was slow and staff wasn’t the most attentive. I would recommend eating on the upstairs portion of the restaurant (deli part) versus the downstairs, we found the downstairs to be very dark. The dinner menu is pricey but you can order the sandwiches from the deli for half the price. The desserts were very expensive-$12 for one small slice of pie.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-12-01
Pros: Good food
Cons: Slow service
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PaulCaracciolo
Points +319
Outstanding! - Edit
The food was delicious, the drinks interesting and also delicious, and such a friendly staff. Don’t miss this place!
Read moreDCVeganCatering
Thank you! It always makes us happy to see when a guest enjoys their experience, then takes the extra time to let us know. So much appreciated!
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AfterSeeingOkjaTwice
Points +535
Great food - Edit
I wish I was able to try more on their menu! But luckily left with a stick of cheese and a cookie.
Read morePros: Great selection
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Doinit4animals
Points +45
Mad choices in a cute part of town - Edit
The eggplant parm sandwich with side salad was excellent. Elvin was amazingly friendly and helpful. Cool vibe inside.
Read morePros: Food, Atmosphere
DCVeganCatering
Thank you for the kind words and the very nice photos! We're so happy you enjoyed your visit.
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VeganMusicMan
Points +241
Wonderful. Tasty food - Edit
I loved it here from the time I walked in! The employees seemed genuinely happy to be there, just a totally positive vibe. The place was clean with nice outdoor seating for a warm day like today. The menu was quite inviting. I enjoyed the chicken Caesar and a side of cauliflower buffalo wings. Well prepared, tasty and well presented. I’m in town for a few days so will be back tomorrow at the very least… 
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riand0
Points +740
Enjoyed a drink in their bar - Edit
Good range of cocktails in the downstairs area “Botanical Bar”.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-06
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veganhat
Points +2159
Very good experience - Edit
This place offers tasty and satisfying dishes. So I definitely recommend it.
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briandrutledgegmail.
Points +44
Great food! - Edit
The menu here is quite good and it was a very relaxing location near DuPont Circle.
Read morePros: Friendly staff , Delicious food , Amazing location
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Vysturbed
Points +1816
Absolutely amazing! - Edit
Got to try DC Vegan in Washington DC and it was a phenomenal experience and the owner is so friendly and also friends with Cleveland Vegan! Every dish was high quality in flavor and care, even the sides, that doesn't hurt the wallet too much either despite being so high quality.
Read moreWe got the Chunk Foods Filet Mignon, Chick'n Piccata, Lasagna, King Trumpet Calamari, and Fries Italiano 🤩 I need to come back next year just for this place.
DCVeganCatering
What a lovely review! Thank you so much for taking the time to come leave such a nice note and photos too!
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deberryjules
Points +48
Amazing meatballs - Edit
Had this after running the Marine Corps Marathon and it really hit the spot! The consistency for the meatballs was terrific. Tiramisu was fantastic, too.
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