This small, nondescript, vegan restaurant reminds me of the unrecognizable but superb restaurant in cities like NYC. It may not look like much on the outside (or inside) but don't let that fool you. The food is savory, flavorful, filling (portions are great) and best of all it's all vegan. The icing on this vegan cake is the professionalism and friendliness of their employees. Quick, efficient, courteous and extremely helpful (wait a minute, did we teleport back to NYC). 5 stars indeed. Bravo and keep doing what you do!
Best plant-based / vegan place in Cincy. The food is delicious (BTW I'm not a vegetarian). I especially like their Buddha bowl, chorizo potato wrap, greens & beans + everything on their breakfast menu. If you have a taste for sweets, they got you covered too. Their Beyond Burgers look good, I'll try them next time.Only a block from Findlay Market, they offer delivery and pickup including curbside to your car or inside the bar next door (The Orbit Room, unrelated).
Amazing food, never had a bad experience and have ordered it 10+ times. Essen is a treat for my boyfriend and I. The bacon burgers and both mac and cheese flavors are so good. You can tell they cook everything fresh with high quality ingredients. All their packaging is compostable which is really important to me. I also love supporting local businesses that pay their employees fairly. If this place ever closes I will cry.
This was a great find, we loved everything we ordered! The standards like Mac & cheese had creative touches which raised them to another level, like the hickory smoke and mushroom 'bacon' which was both crispy and juicy. The ruban was convincing while still reassuring they were beets in there. Large dessert selection! Will go back in a heartbeat.
This, has to be THE best vegan food I’ve had in over 2 years. I could cry it’s so good. Had the Biscuits and Gravy w/ Tofu Scramble + Breakfast Potatoes. AND Got a Cinnamon roll for after. They were thoughtful enough to keep the gravy separate from the biscuits since it’s takeout, everything was flavorful and I’m not left still feeling hungry. I can die happy now but need to go back here several hundred time when I’m visiting.
I'm in town monthly for work and love getting take-out from this place. Wish we had one at home (near NYC). My usual meals are either the grill cheese with tomato soup or the tacos. I usually don't eat well when I'm on the road but the food here is healthy and good.
I'm in town monthly for work and love getting take-out from this place. Wish we had one at home (near NYC). My usual meals are either the grill cheese with tomato soup or the tacos. I usually don't eat well when I'm on the road but the food here is healthy and good.
I love Essen! Their waffles & homemade jam make a perfect breakfast, and I highly recommend their breakfast catering for those early business meetings. I don’t mind going into the office for the meetings when I know Essen is the caterer! The pumpkin chili is a perfect lunch for these chilly days, but I have to say the bacon cheddar burger, with its fresh toppings, is the best! I can tell that Essen cares about the quality of their food, it shows in the taste!!
Absolutely delicious and very friendly staff! My favorite is their vegan lox bagel (have literally dreamed of it) and their waffles! But the biscuits and gravy are out of this world as well. The food is hearty and feels like you're eating a homemade meal! And you can feel good about supporting them, as I learned today that they pay their employees exceptionally well and are 100% zero waste. ? Also minority and woman owned. Highly recommend this local OTR staple!
Very fast service and they have two tables to eat outside since there is no dine-in. I really enjoyed my vegan lox bagel!