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Mean Greens Café

American Vegan Fast Food

Worth ordering: Soft serve

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Top tips

  • Try the build-your-own bar and fried rice station for flavorful plant-based protein options.
  • Good to know: Skip the frosted cakes if you prefer less sweet desserts; chocolate chip bake and brownies are better choices.
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  • Plan for a casual, quick buffet-style dining experience ideal for students and campus visitors.
  • Enjoy infused flavored waters which change daily (e.g., watermelon thyme, peach basil).
  • Check weekday menus for special international themes like Indian food or seitan yakitori.

People mention

Curry, pasta and brownie.

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Also cake, chocolate chip bake, cookie, fried rice, grilled vegetables and lasagne.

Good for

Praised for affordable and friendly service.

Good to know

  • Parking
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Mean Greens is a vegan cafeteria serving a rotating menu of American-style dishes, including vegan fried chicken, barbecue specialties, and international options like Indian and Japanese-inspired tofu and seitan dishes. The venue operates buffet-style with an all-you-can-eat pricing around $9 plus tax, making it an affordable choice on the North Texas University campus. Guests appreciate flavorful plant-based proteins, a variety of vegetable sides, and vegan desserts like soft serve and brownies, though some find the frosted cakes too sweet.

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1413 Maple St, Denton, TX 76201

Opening hours

Monday
07:00–10:00, 11:00–14:00, 16:30–20:00
Tuesday
07:00–10:00, 11:00–14:00, 16:30–20:00
Wednesday
07:00–10:00, 11:00–14:00, 16:30–20:00
Thursday
07:00–10:00, 11:00–14:00, 16:30–20:00
Friday
07:00–10:00, 11:00–14:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

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Fully vegan

Everything on the menu is vegan.

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