Teapot Vegetarian House

While I don't mind waiting for food when I know it is a small operation, and the staff are quite kind, the food could use seasoning. I love the options, the creativity, and the commitment to vegetarian/vegan cuisine but the gravy for the almond fritters isn't even salted and that's coming from someone who is sensitive to salt.

If the flavors on any dish were punchier, I would make the trip to this place more often and feel like the price was worth it.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 3

We ate here this afternoon after not eating out for even a single meal over the Thanksgiving break and I now have food poisoning (so it can’t have been any other place/food). I think it was the tofu in the Pad Thai that did me in. It tasted odd, like a slight aftertaste of dish soap? My husband also noticed the same. The hot and sour soup was good, but overall disappointed. We’re vegetarians and were hoping to be able to frequent this place, but that’s unlikely now.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 5

Good food, excellent customer service. Seems to be a clean place, with plenty of seating.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Excellent vegetarian food. Everything was yumny. The ambience can use an upgrade. Some paint job, better seat covers. There is a damp odor that needs to be removed.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 3

Amazing vegetarian restaurant! The owner personally attends to you with so much patience and kindness, and they offer an amazing variety of teas. The food is fresh, delicious, and made with care. Truly a peaceful and welcoming place. Highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I love this place and so glad it’s still open. The food is great I used to eat here when they were on Capitol Hill a long time ago. The owner is very kind and the tea section is top shelf! Try the tofu cheesecake sometime if you haven’t yet!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mandarin Crispy Tofu, Hot \u0026 Sour Soup, Cheesecake Slice

The owner and staff are very attentive and warm. The food was delicious and we left with our bellies full! I don’t usually eat vegan but I was so pleased with everything we tried. Hot and sour soup is delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great tasting vegan food. Also a good place for tea. Their cake is out of this world:)

Food: 5

Service: 5

Unfortunately, not a good experience. The service was responsive, and kind, but the food tasted off. There were a few cleanliness issues. I hate to leave reviews like this, but I felt like this was necessary as I did not feel well after eating there.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 5

This place rules. Their all-vegan menu is delicious from appetizers to main courses to desserts. Their teas are heavenly. The owners are so nice and super helpful. I'm so glad they're still in business; the landlords postponed the decision about the building, so Teapot is still going strong!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

2025 update: Still the best vegan restaurant in the east side!! Our favorites are the crispy mandarin tofu, the kung pao tofu, the laksa is really good too, hot and sour soup is really good, so many things are really good!!

COVID update: Teapot is handling the virus perfectly! The owner wears a mask, places your order outside, and then goes back inside for contactless pickup. He's super diligent and careful, you can trust him!

One of the best vegan restaurants! Mandarin Crispy Tofu is AMAZING. Kung Pao Vegetables is delicious. Hot and sour soup is so good. Their cheesecakes are amazing. Pretty much everything (except the Pad Thai) is super good!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nice quiet authentic Chinese vegan restaurant, must try the restaurant signature Five Flower tea.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ordered 3 dishes. None of them tasted that great.
Update: After three years tried it again. It is just bad

Seriously, the management needs to chill with the food price hikes. It's getting ridiculous. Every time I come here, it's like another buck or two added on. And the food's just okay.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2