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Black Leaf Vegan Cafe

Vegan Comfort Food, Soul Plates

Worth ordering: Crab cake sandwichnamed in 5 reviews

Try the crabless cake sandwich and mac and cheese for standout flavors.

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Top tips

Ask about: mixed vegan claims

  • Good to know: Confirm ingredient availability during busier times as some menu items run out.
  • Good to know: Order ahead when possible to avoid slow service or missing items.
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  • Enjoy outdoor seating and accessible facilities.
  • The food truck offers tasty options and a convenient alternative.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Nachosnamed in 9 reviews

  • Worth ordering: Mac and cheesenamed in 8 reviews

People also mention smoothie, burger and sandwich.

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Also cake, lemonade, bagel and chocolate cake.

Good for

The vibe: work & study The vibe: relaxing

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and fast service.

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Also praised for good value.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Dish availability varies; check with the venue
  • Outdoor seating
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Black Leaf Vegan Cafe serves a focused menu of vegan comfort foods including soul plates, loaded nachos, burgers, and a notable crabless cake sandwich. The spot is casual with a cozy, somewhat dark interior and plenty of seating, offering takeout and outdoor dining options. Reviewers frequently praise the friendly owner presence and flavorful dishes, though some mention occasional service delays and quality inconsistencies.

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335 W 9th St, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Opening hours

Monday
10:00–18:00
Tuesday
10:00–18:00
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
10:00–18:00
Friday
10:00–18:00
Saturday
10:00–18:00
Sunday
Closed

the food

4.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Fully vegan

Everything on the menu is vegan.

Ask about: The menu makes inconsistent vegan claims.

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