Eden's Vegans

Omg everyone. Eden's Vegan restaurant is a hidden gem in the south! My husband and I happened to stumble upon it while down in Garner on a Sunday and I am SO GLAD we did. We aren't vegetarians or vegan but we do love food. At first I saw on the door you needed reservations but the owner ushered us in no problem. They are taking COVID precautions seriously (yes, still, in 2023). Do not be alarmed by this. You can still dine in no problemo! There were so many yummy options and it's done buffet style. I loved the fake Salisbury steak (better than the meat stuff I've had for sure). The Mac and "cheese" was also amazing. Included were drinks and desserts. I loved every single thing on both of our plates and I cannot wait to go back! Highly recommend if you are vegetarian or vegan or just like food. There's a Facebook where every week they let you know the menu for the following week.

I finally got to try Eden's Vegan while the food truck was in my neighborhood. I wanted to try other things but I couldn't get clear feedback on the ingredients. The male in the truck was a bit vague (seemed in a rush or not willing to share) I do understand as mentioned that most things were made with soy excluding the bread and cake I purchased, so I finalized my purchase without buying anything outside of desserts. I would have liked a more details on the preparation of the other items. The pumpkin bread and the zucchini cake were delicious. My Mom even enjoyed the zucchini cake and she's not a fan of zucchini and didn't know it was vegan. Very satisfying.

Warm welcome, relaxing atmosphere. Very tasty. Ordered the cleanse juice, again very tasty. $24 (including tip), so a tad pricey for me. Great menu selections as well. Plenty of seating.

Service was amazing the food wasn't for me. I think a true vegetarian would love this place.

Doesn't look like much as you drive by but this place is a Vegan Gem! It's owned and operated by Alex from St. Lucia. If you're in a hurry, call ahead and order. Alex is a friendly, knowledgeable gentleman and he is a one man show. He will recite what the days menu has in store for you. Think of it like having dinner at your friends house, all made in house and prepared that day. Delicious meals like "BBQ ribs" and "Curry Chicken" all made from seitan and other Soy proteins. They also have Tempeh! Definitely worth a try! We'll be back for sure. Double check the hours before you. Dinner is by reservations only, due to the preparation in making the food and limited staff. Thanks Alex!

We tried Eden's Sunday buffet after driving by a number of times and being intrigued by the prospect of vegetarian food in (not so long ago) rural Johnston County. The name is a bit misleading as the focus is on plant-based food, so it is vegan and not vegetarian. Before entering, understand that Eden's still takes COVID very seriously in April of '22: masks are required in all common areas, you are required to sanitize or wash your hands before serving yourself, and you must wear a plastic glove to touch serving handles or the lids of the serving trays. Food is served on paper plates with plastic cups and individually packaged disposable utensils. Alex, the chef and owner, orchestrated when you could serve yourself from the buffet to minimize contact with other guests. The food was very good. I thought the fried "chicken" (house-made seitan) was very, very tasty and had as-close-to-chicken-as-you-can-get texture. The meatloaf and Salisbury steak were good, but not up to the level of the chicken. The rice and peas were as good as any that I've had in the past. The scalloped potatoes and mac and cheese were good, but the taste definitely betrayed their plant-based origins. The zucchini bread served for dessert was fantastic. There was a steady stream of traffic arriving at the restaurant while we dined, although almost everyone got the buffet as take out. Given the very strict enforcement of COVID protocols, tiny dining rooms, and friendly but slow service, I'll probably do the same if I return to the restaurant. All in all, I was impressed with Eden's; it certainly was much, much better than the location might lead you to expect.

Good little hidden gem.Was planning to go into Raleigh and came across Eden in Garner.Small location, family owned and family style.Offer vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free.Had a varied list of items on the buffet, plus the owner will actually create something for you Enjoy

Hire drivers who actually know how to drive please. It's actually insane to be doing 40 in a 55

As of 2024 the restaurant is no longer a sit down restaurant. Eden's vegan now has a food truck and you can access through Facebook by searching Eden's vegan (not Eden's vegetarian). Hope this is helpful. I most definitely miss his Sunday buffet style meals.

Stopped here on the way to Raleigh and it was delicious! Everything was hearty and homemade. As a vegan I couldn't recommend this place more. The owners were very kind as well.