Vegan
American
Pizza
International
Organic
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Caribbean
Fusion
Vegan restaurant offering a changing menu of dishes with Southern and Caribbean influences, from salads, sandwiches and pizza to burgers to different platters and appetizers. Sunday brunch menu. Finer dining setting and bar drinks. Est. 2009 by operators of Hillside Quickies. Black-owned. Reported closed January 2025.
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1429 12th Ave (at Capitol Hill), Seattle, Washington, USA, 98122
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 27 Jan 2025 by drae
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263 Reviews
First Review by Soules
longboy
Points +18
Perfect for nice occasions - Edit
I’ve been on two occasions now, and each was stellar. The food is nothing shy of perfect. Vegans and non-vegans alike will have a great time dining in the upscale, friendly atmosphere of Plum Bistro.
Read morePros: %100 Vegan :), Generous servings , Friendly staff
Cons: Limited seating , Might be too pricey for some
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LaylaMasri
Points +79
Not a fan of the new pricing - Edit
The first time I went to Plum Bistro (a year or two ago) I got a phenomenal fish dish. My most recent visit, a few weeks ago, they had another fish item on the menu, so of course I ordered it. It was tough and oily, nowhere near the flaky and rich dish that I had gotten before. When we got the bill, there was a 20% service charge that specifically said was NOT a tip. We still tipped the waiters, of course, but this means that our meal ended up costing 40% more than the menu price, which was already expensive. The portions are too small to justify the large costs, and the 20% service charge was a complete surprise. I won't be going back to Plum Bistro.
Read morePros: Nice decor/atmosphere and location, cocktails are really good, all vegan
Cons: EXPENSIVE, weird 20% service charge that isn't a built-in tip, food seems to have gotten less good over the years
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JBvego
Points +202
BEST BURRITO EVER - Edit
My friend and I shared the bacon & chkn baked pasta, the macho burrito, and the lemon shortbread cookie! Everything was AMAZING! The pasta was given to us cold, but the flavours were very delicious and all tied together really well. The burrito was seriously one of the best burritos I’ve ever had. They prepared it right in front of us. The combination of chorizo sausage, tofu scramble, and veggies all heated and mixed together and put into a heated tortilla wrap with fresh avocado was seriously to die for. I will certainly be returning to Seattle strictly for this burrito. The shortbread cookie was soft and so flavourful!! Thanks so much Plum Bistro for your amazing service, you were so helpful and prepared such amazing food for us.
Read morePros: Quick food, So flavourful, Amazing service
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dan&mia
Points +759
Questionable business practice - Edit
The check includes a 20% service charge that "is retained by the restaurant". If they are using the service charge to cover costs, then it should be included in the price on the menu. This is a sneaky way to operate.
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Mysto
Points +26
Date night - Edit
Everything we ordered was delicious! Great for date night or a celebration!
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KatieSalmon
Points +108
Upscale vegan fare - Edit
A wonderful brunch or date spot. The bill can really add up but the food is amazing and service is great. The Mac n Yeaze is maybe the best vegan Mac I’ve had.
Read morePros: Food quality, Great atmosphere, Friendly staff
Cons: Expensive, Busy
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tokd29
Points +107
Lovely brunch - Edit
“Chicken” and waffles was fantastic, mac and yease lived up to expectations and the tofu scramble was excellent
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scheung
Points +56
Cozy Cool atmosphere - Edit
Great service. Nice presentation. Food tasted good but it was quite oily. Got their mac&cheese appy, gnocchi, and burger. Next time I will try other dishes and hope it's not as oily.
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DJMetaByte
Points +33
Excellent food and great options - Edit
Everything on the menu is vegan and it all looked good. Eaten here twice, both times were excellent. I had the chickn and waffles and my wife had the plum slam. Highly recommend both!
Read morePros: All vegan, Good options, Friendly staff
Cons: Slightly expensive, Small dining space
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kittyeats
Points +210
Good but too oily, anyone? - Edit
The food is creative and beautiful with enticing options. I would go back again and again to try all of the items. They taste amazing, however, the hours after eating are horrible for me... I still have acid reflux now as I am writing this review a day later. And for my Vietnamese palate, who grew up with mostly homecooked meals, these are too oily.
Read moreDishes I’ve tasted (don’t remember the names exactly...):
- Mama African Salad (ironically this caused me the worst acid reflux, a salad!!!)
- Monster Pizza
- Shrimp Pizza
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DominikSacher
Points +174
Good brunch - Edit
We had Saturday brunch at plum bistro. It was crowded but we got a seat after a few minutes waiting time. It's located in a hip neighborhood. We had scrambled tofu, mac and cheeze by the side a and sandwich. All the food tasted good. Unfortunately it's a bit overpriced.
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ruxin
Points +68
Great food - Edit
Really tasty food! Mac and Yease is amazing and pizza’s flavorful and filling (not a fan of the cheese though). The mock meat on the kebabs is beyond sausage with added smoky flavor. Aesthetically pleasing environment and friendly staff.
Read morePros: Awesome food
Cons: Very expensive
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natalie_285
Points +94
amazing food but quite expensive - Edit
the food was all great but very expensive
Read morePros: healthy food, cute place
Cons: expensive
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Earthveggie
Points +55
Amazing ! - Edit
My friends have been telling me about this place for years and I finally was able to go and let me tell you it lived up to its expectations. The food is amazing and the restaurant itself is also a very nice place to have a meal with friends and family. Everything is vegan and they also have a lot of gluten free options 🥰
Read morePros: Amazing food, Great atmosphere , Wonderful staff
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Greenbean_
Points +46
AMAZING - Edit
very cute and intimiate cafe. the service qas bomb! and its in a very lively apart of the city. the food...wow. took me away my first vegan spot in seattle. i ordered their kale chips which had a perfect crunch n seasoned nicely. also their garlic rosemary french fries (portion huge for 2 to 3 people) with the utmost flavorable taste!!! the 2 entres we ordered was the macho burrito and the southwest chipotle grill. the macho burrito was very fillllllllingg and full of good protein and such a great quality vegan burrito- probably one of the best ive ever experianced. the southwest chipotle grill has amazing as well - U DEFINATELY wont be disappointed with any of these items of the menu
Read morePros: flavorful. and amazing protions
Cons: no cons!!
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AnthonyHalstead
Points +105
Lots of options, no compromises. - Edit
We arrived tired, hungry and wet but the server was great, the food was better.
Read moreThe burger with cheese was enormous. The burger part was homemade and very good. Fries were crunchy with a sour cream dipping sauce.
The seitan and potatoes was comfort food on a rainy night.
The shrimp scampi was traditional but with a twist.
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Alienkat
Points +48
Amazing but inaccessible - Edit
Came here with my very picky omnivore parents and they loved the food. My picky dad had the pesto grilled cheese and had no idea it was vegan. I had a flatbread pizza and loved it. I wanted to try the famous Mac n yease, but it is $12 for a ramekin size portion! It will have to wait for a special occasion. Unfortunately, the chairs are not very comfortable for people with larger bodies. Speaking of which, the bathroom is down a very long steep set of stairs, so my dad with a torn ACL was not happy. Also they close in between lunch and dinner so be mindful of that when planning your trip here.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-07-16
Pros: Great food , Great service , Organic fresh produce
Cons: Expensive , Not size or handicap accessible , Gap in hours
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brooklynwitteman
Points +85
Higher end option for veg - Edit
This is a great place for a date night! The food is good but I think they over salt it and the flavor of the food should speak more for itself
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Jlb_1013
Points +96
Solid, Good food - Edit
Grilled cheese, Burrito and Rosemary fries were awesome. Tofu avocado toast lacked flavor.
Read morePros: All Vegan Menu, Fair Amount of Gluten-Free Options
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samdyg
Points +30
Best Vegan Food - Edit
MUST try the Mac & Cheese. Also THE best cheeseboard and fried Okra. This was the first time having vegan seafood (shrimp skewers) that we’re very good as well. Great atmosphere for a nice dinner
Read morePros: Excellent service, Food appeals to non-vegans, Great drinks/space
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tenlia
Points +26
Disappointment - Edit
I have visited Plum Pantry, the Plum Food-truck and now Plum Bistro.
Read moreAll these locations suffer from the same "just throw more oil on it!" problem, but the other locations at least tried to season their food beyond oil and salt.
I went with two friends that wanted to try this location. One of which is a huge fan of Plum locations (especially the Pantry) and we all left disappointed with the quality and the prices. (nearly $80 for 3 small portions!)
If you really want to try Plum food, go to Plum Pantry, they make an actual attempt.
Pros: server was nice, plenty of water to wash down that salt
Cons: pricey, bland, overcooked
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TaylorPakulla
Points +317
Delicious ! - Edit
The food here is great ! I got the chicken & waffles and it was out of this world . The Mac & cheese is a must try !
Read morePros: Delicious food , Great atmosphere
Cons: Costly
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Nellienature
Points +30
Best burger - Edit
Yum best burger I’ve had! Seriously! I got takeaway gf jerk tofu burger.
Read morePros: Delicious , Gluten free options
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eighthlevelvegan
Points +271
Accidental brunch - Edit
I stopped in for lunch not realizing they were serving brunch. Lucky me! Their chicken (seitan) and waffles are among the best I’ve tried.
Read morePros: Good service
Cons: Expensive
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raincityflexitarian
Points +49
My go to for special occasions - Edit
It’s an expensive place that, in my opinion, is reserved for special occasions. But if you do go there, the food is amazing. The flavors and the creativity that goes into each dish can blow the whole “vegan food isn’t as good as meat” argument out of the water.
Read moreThis is the place I take visiting friends / family, vegan or not.
Pros: Great owner (ie kind, progressive, etc) and staff, Amazing food and service, Great drinks
Cons: Expensive. Check menu before walking in.
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Ken.thompson
Points +1057
What a let down - Edit
I don’t ever recall being so disappointed by a restaurant. Maybe they were having an off night in the kitchen but all of the food we ordered was very underwhelming. Everything was soggy and waterlogged and flavourless.
Read moreThe service was fairly poor, with no check in to ask about the food. At the price point it hurt to pay for food that I know even I could prepare much better. I am honestly surprised to see so many recommendations for this place, and by city ambassadors no less.
Again, it’s possible we went on an off day (2019-03-22), but I certainly would not go back. $30 would have been too much, but our meal cost nearly $75 per person.
Pros: Filling, Good quality ingredients , Staff paid well
Cons: Waterlogged food, Quite flavourless, Mediocre service
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Fjroberts7
Points +33
Everything on menu is vegan so nice not to analyze each dish for dairy - Edit
Wonderful Sunday brunch near street car stop in Capital Hill district. So many options on a very full menu.
Read morePros: Everything is vegan, Upscale like cloth napkins, Attentive service
Cons: 10 tables
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