"I ate at Botanical several years ago, right after they first opened. I stopped by and grabbed food to go when I was passing through a few weeks ago. Still as tasty and amazingly delicious as ever! Even if you aren’t veg-they do an amazing job at making healthy food taste even better than anything else you can eat! Highly recommend the Gochu Corn and crunchy cauliflower bowl!"

"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Clean, creative, and full of heart I’m not vegan, but I love food that’s healthy, clean, and made with intention — and this place nailed it. I ordered the Gochu Street Corn plate and the Miso Mac & Cheese, and both were standout dishes. The Gochu Street Corn was bright and flavorful, with a subtle spiciness that complemented (not overpowered) the sweetness of the corn. It had just the right amount of zip without being overwhelming. The Miso Mac & Cheese was creamy and comforting, yet felt lighter and more thoughtful than a typical mac & cheese. The miso brought a depth and savory twist I didn’t expect — in the best way. Visually, everything was beautifully plated. You could tell care went into arranging the ingredients so each element had space to shine. The atmosphere added to the experience: relaxed, welcoming, and with a vibe that feels intentional (in décor, music, lighting) — not trying too hard, just right. The service was warm and unobtrusive. If you’re seeking a place that pushes beyond “just tasty” to “meaningful and mindful,” this spot deserves a try. I’ll be coming back for sure."

"We found this place while searching on. Happy Cow for vegan options in Charlottesville. This place popped up in two different locations (they have one in another city also with reduced hours). I was really excited to try this because the menu is ALL VEGAN and mostly Gluten Free. There were so many choices that I didn't know where to start, honestly. So we ended up splitting a few different dishes to try and taste the diversity they had to offer. I got a Chai Latte and my husband got a Matcha Latte to drink. Both were absolutely delicious. For food, we decided to try the following: Rainbow Terra Salad Umami Potatoes Chickpea Tuna Boats Okono Cakes (we really wanted the Crab Cakes, which were on the summer specials list, but they have wheat protein in them, so not GF... unfortunately) All of these were fantastic! I love that they used purple cabbage and carrots for the Okono Cakes, which seem similar to Latke's, but not nutrient dense. In all honesty, I wanted to go back for dinner to try some of the other options, but we weren't in the same area anymore. Overall, the food and service was great. Lance was very knowledge and friendly and also gave us some great insight about other cool things to do in the area that the locals like. Much appreciated!"

"A cozy restaurant close to Monticello. This has become our go to spot every time we visit Monticello. Delicious food and nice service!!"

"The offerings all sound tasty so it was hard to choose. I went with the combo deal and picked a half sandwich plua the mac & cheese and alsk ordered a small terra salad. The crispy chix sandwich is made of fried oyster mushrooms with mayo and pickled purple cabbage, a lil salty a lil sweet. The bread was perfectly crispy. I devoured the Mac and cheese. The bread crumbs and bacon were a great touch to the savory and creamy dish. Service was fast and friendly. The resturant is off a main walking road, conveniently located near a bunch of other cute shops. It also has two spots within the store with items for sale like teas, cookbooks, and merch. I'd visit again and order something new of their menu as they seem to do everything well."