8 Best Vegan Restaurants in Berkley

“If you’re looking for high quality, authentic tasting wood-fired pizza and don’t want to spend an arm and leg, then you have to come here! Whether you want a nice sit down dinner experience or just a quick take out order, Crispelli’s has you covered.“

“Participated in a grad party given here by a relative. Great food, great service! Staff was very accommodating, and went out of their way to make things perfect! Atmosphere was perfect for an afternoon outdoor party! Would definitely recommend!“

“Took my daughter and her friends for a sweet treat here on her birthday and we LOVED everything about it. The dipped ice cream bars were ahhhmazing. We tried 3 different flavors and all were a hit. I personally had the sweet and salty and I still can’t stop thinking about it a day later. Staff were so kind, patient, and friendly. And the place is picture perfect to document your experience. Can’t wait to visit again with my husband and sons who didn’t join us.“

“I brought my bike club-Family And Friends Bike Squad B/C there yesterday (Monday). We all enjoyed the different flavors and options. It was so good and the staff was wonderful. We'll be back.“

“Great Food for our post memorial service. I have never been to Republica but was very pleased. Great service and very friendly.“

“I had Gabbie as my server today and she was such an amazing server, she was so kind and helped my family and I decide what meals we wanted to eat. I’m very thankful to see such kind people, you guys need more people like Gabbie. Thank you!“

“I’ve come here a few times and knew I would be locked in after the first visit. The customer service is great. I’ve received nothing but kind treatment. The juices are delicious. I’ve brought my family with me on return visits. The mushroom coffees are tasty as well. I highly recommend.“

“Update:
I can admit when I was wrong, I tried this place again and asked them not to mix the ingredients in the bowl. Results were fantastic. I ordered the volcano bowl with white rice, spicy tuna, salmon, and tuna chunks, add mango no carrots. Great but Spicy! I also tried all of the brand new items: delicious Korean Bulgogi bowl; sushi bombs in spicy tuna & tuna chunk (favorite bite - perfect size to satisfy sushi craving); chicken Caesar salad (straightforward and unexpectedly good); and lastly a green tea with new passionfruit boba pearls. Everything tasted so fresh, tried mango lemonade with strawberry Boba and this time was not too sweet. Plus the service was incredible. Shout out to Francis for being so generous.

Original:
I have been meaning to try this place and was finally convinced when I saw someone walk out with a fresh Boba tea.

We walk in, were greeted by the staff and I explained this was my first time there. They explained the premade bowls and process as being like chipotle where we pick a base, select protein/ mix-in’s, and then toppings- except 1 key detail. I ordered 2 regular bowls - a volcano bowl and a custom tuna. I chose the volcano bowl based off of the picture of everything being separated. I’m a “don’t mix peas and mashed potatoes” type of girl.

The selection of fish and toppings looked fresh but I wasn’t happy to have cold food mixed into warm rice or heavy sauced. Imagine if someone at chipotle took all of the cold toppings/sour cream and sauce, shook up your bowl and then hands it to you. It’d be a no for me.

Despite that process I was still willing to eat the food I just paid $15 for. It was good but not great. I kept tasting something off and so I tried eating the elements separately which tasted fine on their own yet off when combined. My husband had no complaints and liked how generous the portion was.

Back to the boba- that menu confused me too. So I just described what I wanted to drink and asked for it not to be very sweet. I ordered a lemonade with light mango and strawberry boba balls. It was good but again not great. If you’re a fan of sweet, go for it.

Since all this was just a matter of preferences… I’d definitely give it another try with special instructions and knowing what I’m getting.“