The cutest little restaurant. From an old Taco Bell to a fun, vegan cafe. I LOVE the spicy vegan chili with avocado on top! Pretty pricey, but a nice treat once in a while. The staff is always friendly and offers me tea samples. It’s a cozy, inviting spot. Perfect for some quiet, alone time or a place to work remotely.
OMG!! I loved my lunch experience today at House of Leaf & Bean. They carry a wonderful assortment of organic beers and their potato and tofu dumpings are to DIE for!! Oh, and their Bahn Mi Tofu Sandwiches were absolutely amazing, as was their Chili...INCREDIBLE!!Thank you for offering a delicious vegan option in JVille!! - One Happy Customer!!
Have visited twice, and was not impressed either time. Today I ordered the Leaf and bean rice bowl which is described as “stir fried vegetables on a bed of rice and seasoned house made tofu.” Mine didn’t have tofu in it and when I asked they told me it had to be added on. So, no protein to balance out the flavorless lump of rice and imperceptibly seasoned the cabbage and broccoli stir-fry. Vegetables and rice shouldn’t be expensive either. My spouse is a dietitian and we eat vegetarian food all the time. This just isn’t flavorful and is over priced…if you get what you ordered. My $4 green tea was decent. I ended up not finishing my food and going elsewhere.
We came for their traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony and it was an amazing experience. The owner, Wen, hosts it herself and shares amazing knowledge about the history of tea and its role in Chinese culture and history. If you love tea, good company and learning new things this is the best experience for you! I never knew that drinking tea could be such a serene and peaceful experience.Their food smelled amazing and we took home a bag of loose leaf organic tea to enjoy later. The amazing atmosphere added to a 10/10 experience. 🫖💚
Today was my first visit. I had their vegan chili... This was the best chili that Ive had in a very long time. I will definitely be back when they re-open.
Food and drinks were good and fast. I ordered a muffin and it was a bit tough, but will be back to try other desserts.
This place ROCKS!!! So many vegan options but friendly to meat eaters as well. Such cute little tea options and the staff is very friendly & accommodating. The food leaves you feeling full but not heavy. Such tasty healthy food! Highly recommend. Wish we found this place before we move soon!!!
The lady at the counter was soo sweet, caring and honest (in terms of giving health advice)! Really enjoyed the ambiance and depth of the menu. Food is simple and was tasty and presented beautifully. I wasnt blown away by the food but would return to eat there again. If you’re a whole food based vegan who appreciates healthy vegan food (unprocessed food), Id highly recommend this place. I could see how someone who eats more complex, heavily seasoned food would not really care for this place. Prices are also pretty steep so this wouldnt be a place that I will frequent.
I ordered the dumplings. They dough was very thick and not cooked. I pointed this out to the waitress who advised me that they are hand made. I advised her that they are too thick and no amount of steaming or frying will make them done.The dumplings had little to NO flavor. White toast all aroundTea??? Where has the little tea pot with tea in it gone? Just a big cup of something they called tea.When I asked to be credited they refused. I will be writing this off for business but beware!!!
This is a tea and vegetarian house. It has some chicken. Its a great change of pace for those that need meat, but dont need it all the time. They just had a great carrot ginger soup and a great garlic potato soup.
Dumplings were tasty, service was super friendly. They have meat, hooray! I feel like a portion of rice should be offered for maybe a buck or two extra and that would have been very filling as a meal.
I sometimes go pick up food after a long day at work and I’m never disappointed with their vegan options. I’m always happy to see vegan things at the beach, it makes my business less lonely.
Fresh vegan meals served by a friendly waitress. Interesting menu. Will be going back.
Very nice restaurant, with nice wooden furniture and zen decorations. The music is relaxing, and the staff very friendly. I ordered the Black Bean Rice Bowl with Organic Tofu and a Banana Blast Shake with Energy Kick and soy milk.The food was very good, well presented and appropriately portioned for the price, although the rice was not sticky enough for an inexperienced chopstick user like me, so I resorted to fork. (However, a spoon would have worked better.)The shake was also pretty good. I loved the combination of espresso and peanut butter. However, I would have liked it to be a bit thicker, and with stronger peanut butter and espresso flavors.
Stopped in for a meal on the way home from JAX beach. Had an order of dumplings and fried rice. Delicious dumplings. I ordered the sampler plate with 2 potato, 2 tofu, and 2 chicken. Very filling and flavorful. The fried rice was equally delicious. Great food, will return again!
This is the absolute best vegan, organic fresh food in Jacksonville! I love this place! They have a wide variety of things from Pizza to fresh organic salads, dumplings that are amazing! And awesome smoothies as well as unique dished like tofu bites and tofu chili which is one of my favorites. If you are looking for something Healthy and delicious, I highly recommend trying this place . I drive over an hour round trip just to eat here.👍
I had delicious handmade vegan dumplings and three different types of cookies. The service was great and they were very kind.
THIS IS NOT HEALTHY FOOD!!! DONT BE FOOLED!! READ THE INGREDIENTS BEFORE YOU BUY!!!
Nicely furnished restaurant with amazing food. All the dishes we tried were freshly made and flavorful. There are many healthy choices and none compromise taste. Great selection of smoothies as well to complement the food. Staff are friendly and helpful. Free WiFi and ample parking as its part of a shopping center.
Truly an establishment worth giving your business to. The food is ALWAYS so fresh, the owners and employees are outstanding, and its a beautiful guilt free meal. 10/ 10 recommend always!
Mom and I stopped in for lunch. This is our second time here. FANTASTIC!!!! We had dumplings, bites, zoodles and a Hummus Wrap........AND.... wonderful tea and every cookie they had!! Wow!! We ate to fast and forgot to take pictures. The staff is the most kindest, friendliest, people we have ever met!! WE WILL BE BACK. (Actually, we didnt want to leave, LOL!!)
Was very impressed with the menu - mostly vegan and a lot of it can be made gluten free. They have real chicken as an option for “omnivore friends.” We had the Mac and Cheese, Crispy Tofu, Chili and a smoothie. They make a lot of their vegan cheese and items in house from organic soy /tofu, which is quite rare. Their house made soy milk is an option for smoothies and drinks - I love that this is an option though might recommend a different milk for hot lattes given this is truly unprocessed and thus does not maintain the ideal consistency very long. They also have a very nice tea offering with a beautiful dedicated room. Great reinvention for what apparently used to be a Taco Bell location! If I have a chance to return will try the pizza and the vegan meatballs, which stand out compared to how other places make these items. Thank you!
First, I am a fan of the owner, Wen, and her passion for educating the people of Jacksonville about healthy eating and healthy living. Second, I am equally a fan of her restaurant!! I absolutely love the loose leaf teas that she sells in the restaurant, and her food is wonderful. For someone who didn’t think tofu was appetizing, the tofu (made in-house btw) at House of Leaf & Bean totally changed my mind. I highly recommend this restaurant for healthy and delicious options. And if you haven’t tried the Ginger Sesame dressing, it will change your life lol!
Wonderful organic cafe and tea house. Many vegan options and great hospitality!
Artfully prepared - extremely tasty vegan food! I was able to order from their menu - even with all of my dietary preferences. The owner, Wen, worked with me to create an amazing dining experience. 💖
Staff was super friendly, the food was hot and tasty!! I can only give four stars because I ordered the Vegan Mac and Cheese and it came with several ingredients on it that were not mentioned on the menu. All of these items I would have ordered it without had i known it was included. I love the atmosphere and I love their eco-conscious style! Also, being able to eat a completely vegan meal was amazing!
This all-organic, mostly vegan restaurant is a gem of Jacksonville! Me and my wife had the Bahn Mai and the Lettuce Hand Wrap (a special) and they were incredibly good. Light, yet filling. And the lovely woman behind the counter gave me a sample of the banana espresso which was sweet and delicious!
Amazing tea, great dumplings, best tofu filling Ive had in quite a long time.
I love the tofu bites especially, but everything I’ve had there has been really good. And the service is excellent as well. I like to get a good lunch and sit outside. Definitely good vibes.
If youre looking for a restaurant with amazing and relaxing atmosphere, this is your place. There is tons of options for every diet. This is a perfect option for anyone; whether youre vegan, gluten free, vegetarian, plant based, lactose intolerant, or youre just looking for some high quality healthy food. Theres also a Zen Room for relaxing with some fresh, hot, organic delicious teas. They even have a drive thru too. I highly recommend this restaurant for everyone. This is definitely one of the top vegan restaurants in the Jacksonville area.
This restaurant is a must visit! We had the Bahn mi tofu sandwich, a lettuce hand wrap (daily special), and a banana espresso. Everything was delicious, came out quickly, and the staff was incredibly friendly. Whats more, everything was organic and vegan - with non vegan options available. Great food and service!!!
One of the few places to get good vegan fare in the beaches area around Jacksonville. A little pricey for fast casual, but the food was really good with great presentation - definitely hit the spot the night we rolled into town.
I love hosting my monthly Tuesday Tea Event here at Leaf and Bean! It’s a great way to pour back into our local business. The location is perfect with plenty of parking including a drive thru. I love that they support other small businesses and companies. The service is always excellent and I’ve gotten to know the staff. I love how everything Is also organic here.
Great design, beautiful inside, cool concept with a zen room for peace and quiet. Really like the hydroponic system you see at the register. Staff is extremely friendly. I did not get food but the prices do seem a bit high for food and coffee (latte specifically). I hope this place succeeds or move to Riverside where it would be welcome with open arms.
I went there and I absolutely loved it! Amazing food at really good prices and the staff is so sweet. I see a lot of reviews that claim that the stuff is really expensive but, for what it is, I think its pretty reasonable. For around $4, you can get an awesome organic 12 ounce latte, which is pretty darn big, with a pretty foam latte design. Ive been to a lot of organic resteraunts and I was surprised everything was so cheap. The owner is usually there and she greets you with a smile. They sometimes have fun events like tea ceremonies and meditations. They sell things there that you can take home, which I find to be very helpful. There are so many vegan options and the food taste great. The menu online and the menu there mark specifically what is vegan and what isnt (also vegetarian and gluten free). I usually get a soy latte, which has an absolutely beautiful design, and delicious vegan pan fried dumplings. I often go with my sister because we can just sit, chill, and get homework done. You NEED to go here!
High quality clean fresh veg. and vegan food (they also have a few organic chicken options)....aquaponics...amazing interior and culinary design ... friendly staff...reasonable prices.They even have a Zen room, where they conduct Guided meditations for free, and traditional Tea Ceremonies for only 5$.I also loved how they give you a photo album with a pic. of how each food item looks, to help you decide what to order.Last, but not least, this is the first organic restraunt Ive seen, that has a Drive Through like Starbucks!In short, hands down my favourite organic restraunt in Jacksonville.Period. 😊
Went through the drive thru. I got the 4. box lunch with tofu. It was amazing and filling. I always wished there were more organic healthy drive-thru/ restaurants. The immune booster tea was great. So glad I ate here rather then eating junk. Much love to this business ❤
Amazing that they have a drive thru option, specially during times like these. We stopped for coffee and and while we waited for our drinks, which did not take long, they gave us a complementary sample of one of their smoothies which was delicious! You can definitely taste the freshness of their products. When we stop by Jacksonville again, will definitely stop by here again.
It was a great experience. Great food and great service. I love the atmosphere.There are a fair number of monthly events as well. Hopefully Ill be able to catch one in the future. I ordered the Zen bowl and added avocado and black beans. I also had the green juice which contained apple, cucumbers, spinach, and ginger. Both were superb.
My friend and I decided to try this place for the first time after we worked out at PF. It was amazing! We both bad the black bean bowl and added chicken. We didnt feel guilty after eating nor did we feel like we compromised flavor. The inside decor is calming and inviting. You get 10% off if you show your PF card. The guy behind the counter was nice and informative. We will definelty visit here often!
The Bahn mi is amazing and their teas are incredible.
Excellent vegan choices as well as non vegan. We are WFPB and were pleasantly surprised...if you are tired of trying to get something made vegan save yourself the disappointment and go here.
Smoothie was delicious but be warned dont leave gratuity, they already put it on the bill.
Lots of vegan options, tea room is serene
We each had a house special and they were delicious....healthy and delicious is a great combination for an eatery
Great food and tea. Dont usually like tufu, but they have the best.
As a Sci nerd, I tend to not be into woo-woo, health food fads, and the like. But I do like this place! Has good food and drinks. Good tea selection. I walk over here sometimes after my workout at PF to have a small tofu plate and/or an organic beer. Its a nice cool down for me.
Highly recommend the Zen bowl and Yummy Tummy tea.
Try the Organic Immune Booster Tea. Youll feel clear in your mind and it tastes great.
Just had lunch here, and wow!! All organic, clean ingredients and amazing flavors. Quality of food is top notch. Had the chicken bowl and a peanut butter smoothie. They were delicious! Thank you for staying opened! Long Live House of Leaf & Bean!!
This really sounds corny, but you could taste the quality of the food. The flavors were wonderful. Friendly service and a nice aesthetic as well. Great vegetarian and vegan options!
This place is amazing! The food is delicious and the customer service is off the charts! A little pricey but my health is worth it. I’m a fan! I recommend the eggless egg salad bites!! Sooo Good!
Awesome food !!!! My husband and I have been on a plant based diet the past 3 weeks. We had the potato dumplings ( delicious ) and fried rice with tofu ( delicious ) we will definitely be back. Staff was very friendly
Excellent! Food an great service! Top Notch place
Very fresh and clean. Friendly and knowledgeable service.
Always a great experience eating here!! Food is amazing! You can tell that Wen, the owner cares about the quality of her food and has a passion to serve only the best! Her fresh organic ingredients are always spot on and delicious! Her tofu is the best in town because it is make from scratch and is not like any tofu you can buy anywhere in any store or another restaurant. If you have been there yet you should give it a try her dumplings and homemade soup sauce is amazing as well as the leaf and bean burger, even though Im not vegan or vegetarian this is one of my favorite places and one of the few wholesome restaurants I can actually eat at because non of her food had preservatives or msg or any other chemically alternative additives. True food! Only way to go!!
Organic food, mmm, super tasty. I was super full. The bill wont break you. Mood here reminds me of Colorado Springs area.
Good food, scallion cakes and hummus were delicious. Dumplings were yum.. Decent prices... I ate it, sat there and listened to the new wave music, didnt turn into a hippy or change my political beliefs... win for America. Will eat there again.
Wow....What a rude young woman who identified herself as the manager. Business closed at10:30, dark, chairs on tables with two cars in the parking lot. I have photos. I was meeting a friend for coffee and went to the wrong place. We were to come here next week. This young lady parked her car walked over asked if she could help me. I told her I was finishing a text and not to worry, would be on my way out in a minute. I was finding out if my friend was willing to come here instead. Well this girl told me to move my car, I was illegally parked, interfering with her business, etc. I said your closed and I will be leaving in. Minute. During this time I sent a text to my friend, who text others. No worries Ma ager. I moved my car for good and so will now many of your local customers who are friends. The owner needs to take a hard look here.
Amazing food! Black bean patty was delicious and peanut butter cookie was super soft and delicious. Lots of choices with their teas!!! Loved it
Friendly service. Food is healthy and good. The scallion pancakes which are more like soft chips are yummy. Lots of vegan and gluten free options. Free team samples. Separate tea room and weekly meditation. Very clean.
Love this place! The vegan chili and meatballs are so good.
As a plant based vegan family, we were excited to try this organic establishment!I will start by saying that I love their vibe, I loved their hibiscus tea, and I do believe that their heart is in the right place--but I have got to mention the price vs quantity & quality.For 6 food items, 3 glasses of water, a coffee & tea, the bill was nearly $100 (plus tip) .The portion sizes were very.. very small and truthfully-- (apart from the vegan mac and cheese) - - Did not taste good!I wanted sooo much to love this place! But we left hungry, a bit jaded about the huge bill, and planning to never return.Also... If you question/mention the high prices youll be told that youre paying for your health. You can pay now in organic foods, or later in health bills/disease.I get that philosophy, but it probably shouldnt be used to defend the inflated prices. We are on the same team.Lastly.. If youre here to serve the community, try to keep in mind that although youre located near the beaches.. Most of the community isnt wealthy enough to pay 2-3 times more than what items are actually worth.Thanks!
I am SO happy that I stopped into this place! It’s a Jacksonville gem. They’re vegan options are extensive (which is SUCH a relief!), AND they’re really good! The savory scallion pancakes was one of my favorite dishes and so were the dumplings. On top of that, the service was immaculate, and the owner was so nice! Great place!
Going thru town and spotted this quaint, mellow, awesome restaurant. Delicious organic food.... yummy selection of tea blends and accessories to take home with you. Highly recommend the Leaf and Bean Rice Bowl!
The food is excellent and the staff is friendly. I have been here about 4 times in the last year and a half and am disappointed in the Rising exorbitant prices. Not sure I’d go back.
Chicken sandwich isnt worth the price. Tiny piece of chicken on giant slices of wheat bread. The bahn mi was great with tofu. However the boxes are over priced for what you get in them.
House of Leaf & Bean is excellent! Such a wonderful concept! The staff is knowledgeable, food is excellent, and a great place to hang out. The tofu is made in house and the absolute best! Please support this A+ establishment, you will fall in love too!
My family visited House of Leaf and Beans for dinner and it was simply amazing. I had the black bean rice bowl with a glass of wine. My husband enjoyed the burger and my son could not have enough of his smoothie. The atmosphere was terrific and service was spectacular. We will definitely visit again!
If you are a vegetarian or even an non vegetarian you are in for a good hearty meal. Excellent quality! A great variety of HEARTY vegetarian & non vegetarian food like bowls & salads. The vegan chili is way too spicy however & my husband likes a good kick but it was too much for even him.
House of Leaf and Bean has a calm and welcoming atmosphere. Everything about this place seems to center around organic, healthy food as well as sustainability. Ive had 3 meals from them and was impressed with all of them. They have delicious coffee and smoothies, as well as a menu for kids. They have many VEGAN options that are flavorful and filling. I will continue to come back as often as I can and highly recommend that everyone give it a try!
Very friendly employees and an excellent selection of food.
The food here does not disappoint. There are plenty of healthy food and drink options without sacrificing taste. Parking and seating is not a problem here. This eatery has a wholesome vibe which makes it perfect for anyone. Whether youre vegan, vegetarian, etc.... There are plenty of options for you here. I highly recommend their tofu pizza.... its innovative and very tasty. 😁
Why oh why did it take me so long to try this place?!? Everything was delicious and so healthy. We are the tofu fried rice, strawberry banana smoothie and Chai tea latte. Will be back!
My go to spot! I am here at least once a week. Whether it’s a quick stop before work or to hang out and relax. Food is always delicious and comes out super quick! My go to would be their rice bowls. Staff are all super friendly and knowledgeable. Don’t forget the tea or coffee ! If you haven’t been you are for sure missing out!
Lovely staff and amazing tea
This place is fantastic! The food is delicious, I ordered a coffe with coconut milk which was amazing. The owner was very friendly and kind. They have a little garden/outdoor space outside that is perfect for children. Truly enjoyed my meal and my time at this place. I highly recommend.
My family and I went through the drive thru and ordered two orders of dumplings and got one, even though she said they were both in there. And then when we ordered meals with chicken, they gave us tofu...when we told them it was wrong they refused to fix it and said their tofu is great..ok???? I ordered chicken tho! Bad experience
This is a wonderful little luncheon spot with a unique vegan, vegetarian & poultry choices. The tea is delicious & served in a fun teapot with tiny glasses. The owner is delightful & helpful in introducing a new way of eating for most people. Loved it!
Fantastic food!! Great customer service!!!