Nashville’s oldest vegetarian and first certified* kosher restaurant is located on the campus of Vanderbilt University and is part of the school’s meal plan. Grins (Pronounced Greens- is the Yiddish word for vegetable) offers a regular menu and daily chef-inspired specials that will make (most) folks forget about meat. Offerings include grilled sandwiches, made-from-scratch soups, salads, and vegan cookies and muffins so good you’ll eat ‘em as an appetizer.
*Kosher Certification provided by Rabbi Saul Strosberg from Congregation Sherith Israel.
Located on the Vanderbilt University campus, this cafe sells vegetarian breakfast, lunch & pastries. Based on 101 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price
Address:
2421 Vanderbilt Pl, Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: (615) 322-8571
Website: https://bongo.coffee/grins
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Patrick Meng
Food here is quite tasty and I say that as someone who eats meat.
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Mrs.
I’m visiting Nashville and searched vegetarian restaurants near me. This was the closest, a 20 minute walk. I walked in the cold to get here, and the doors are locked. I see someone inside, but they aren’t opening the door. I tried to call, but I just got a recording saying “were sorry…” I’m super annoyed.
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Brenna G Reinhard
Closed for summer but no clue of that on Google. Wasted time and money getting here.
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Adam Kapp
Nashville hot tofu does not disappoint! Not sure about other reviewers; I got my food to go and the staff were friendly and having a good time. Will be back for sure.
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Gourmand
I wish I had come here more often in undergrad. I think the thought of just vegetarian food deterred me, but this place is delicious! Some of the items (like the hot tofu) are just not good, but other items are . Pictured here was their peanut butter and cinnamon apple wrap as well as their veggie burger. Both were absolutely fantastic. The secret is to know the best substitutions for the burger (get it on ciabatta with fresh mozzarella instead of whatever they would normally give). Both of these sandwiches were delicious; the wrap was sweet, soft, and savory with crunchy granola inside while the burger gave you the initial crunch from the break followed by the creaminess of the cheese and the bite from the patty.
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Shannon Yan
I literally get breakfast, lunch, and dinner here almost every day. It’s on the Vanderbilt meal plan and has the tastiest healthy food ever!
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Marinda Lanham
Had the quiche which was about $8 and it’s so mediocre, I’m throwing half of it away. The edges were a bit hard as if it’s not very fresh. I wouldn’t go back.
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NeetarNeet
Neat little college Cafe. Vegetarian Menu with options meat lovers will enjoy. Fresh fruit and nice selection of hot teas.
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Ralph Rose
If you need kosher food this is one of 3 choices in Nashville. Its on Vanderbilt College campus basic menu, very basic doesnt change fair pricing but you get what you pay for, but be prepared to wait on a line out the door due to being part of the vandy school meal plan, and order heavy if your hungry, also all dishes require salt kind of bland taste, although you are getting a relatively nutritious meal that wont break the bank.
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Rachel Linkwald
That’s some rich and delicious food. Ordered Grins Mac n cheese, which was supposed to have veggie chorizo. There was none, and no heads up that there would not be. Still really delicious despite disappointment. Glad to see a school with a yummy vegetarian/kosher option.
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