We randomly spot Viva! Vegan when leaving another storefront and decided to give it a try. We initially expected a vegan version of smoothies, but realized (with explanation) that smoothies were not offered here. My açaí bowl was absolute perfection. While my girls were disheartened by lack of smoothies, they opted to share a donut which they agreed was rather tasty. They would have more foot traffic if closer to the University side of Main Street or in the shopping center. It was empty when we went on a Saturday afternoon, and the associates did not know all of the specifics with items on the menu. We waited about 25 minutes for our items to be prepared. The staff were very friendly though.
Vegan Restaurant
Viva! Vegan is now Evangelina’s Vegan Desserts!
· $$$$ · newCastleCounty · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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We randomly spot Viva! Vegan when leaving another storefront and decided to give it a try. We initially expected a vegan version of smoothies, but realized (with explanation) that smoothies were not offered here. My açaí bowl was absolute perfection. While my girls were disheartened by lack of smoothies, they opted to share a donut which they agreed was rather tasty. They would have more foot traffic if closer to the University side of Main Street or in the shopping center. It was empty when we went on a Saturday afternoon, and the associates did not know all of the specifics with items on the menu. We waited about 25 minutes for our items to be prepared. The staff were very friendly though.
The St. Patrick’s Day smoothie was really good - I really liked the vanilla mint taste to it. I also loved that they have vegan whipped cream; I didn’t even know that was a thing! I did want a vanilla cupcake but they didn’t have any available at the time I went and I could not wait for it. So, before visiting, I suggest you call ahead to make sure what you want is ready (if you’re on a time crunch). Other than that, I recommend this place!
The St. Patrick’s Day smoothie was really good - I really liked the vanilla mint taste to it. I also loved that they have vegan whipped cream; I didn’t even know that was a thing! I did want a vanilla cupcake but they didn’t have any available at the time I went and I could not wait for it. So, before visiting, I suggest you call ahead to make sure what you want is ready (if you’re on a time crunch). Other than that, I recommend this place!
A hidden gem for sure! Just about any vegan desert you could ask for. Donuts are filling and bursting with flavor. Will stop by if we're in the area again