VegaDeli. Vegan, Cooked, Raw, and Gluten Free (options) Eats St. Louis. Big Men Eat Plants. Michael Clarke Duncan.

FYI:  VegaDeli is now closed :((((((((((  

But maybe someday it will reopen? 

So this is just a memoir at this point.

"RawFredo" from:
 Vega-Deli 
177 Hilltown Village Center  Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 536-6938

Tues - Sat 11:00am - 8:00pm
Sunday  11:00am - 5:00pm
CLOSED MONDAYS

Hours are from May 2012.  Always check their website and/or call to see if open.  
Dishes from menu listed are just some of the things VegaDeli has.  Of course they are always trying new things out & dishes may change with the seasons.  However, it gives an idea of what types of food they have.  Burgers, Wraps, Sandwiches, Juices, Smoothies, Raw Dishes, Gluten Free & Kidz Menu! Truly something for everyone from Vegan Comfort Food to Uber Green Raw Vegan Eco Warrior CleanseMonster.  So you can take your crazy friends doing 90 day juice cleanses too, and STILL eat Vegan Mac & Cheeze or Vegan Lasanga! (Cooked OR Raw!)

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VegaDeli is one of Two Vegan places in St. Louis.  PuraVegan (PuraVegan Post and Other PuraVegan Post) is the other.  Both were originally owned by the same couple, but this PowerVeganCouple just "built" it, got them to come, and sold both of these places!  Now VegaDeli (like PuraVegan) has a new owner, new hours, and some new dishes.  Several of these photos are from the "old" deli, however, much of the menu is the same.  But there are also always new additions and gobs of gluten free eats.

Hubby got "Falafel Salad". Gluten Free so I could taste too!

VegaDeli is super clean & bright.  The food comes fast but it's a place that invites you to linger.

Salads

Kalifornia Salad Kale, Avocado, Almonds, Red Cabbage, Carrots & Tomato Served with a Sesame Lemon Dressing

Corn Bread Salad

Spinach, Tomato, Cabbage, Red Pepper,

Carrots, Corn Bread Crumbles

Served with a Sesame Lemon Dressing

 Autumn SaladMixed Greens, Carrots, Apple Slices, 

Raisins & WalnutsServed with a Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

$7.99 per Entree

Add Soup $ 2.00 Additional

Always art on the walls.

Nachos

Corn Tortilla Chips, Cajun Black Beans & Rice,Lettuce, Tomato &

Nacho "Cheez"

$9.99[Add Avocado for $1.00 Extra]

Hummus Plate

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Carrots,Cucumber, Broccoli

Whole Wheat Pita Bread

$9.99 each entree

Veggie Lasagna

Lasagna Noodles, Tomato Sauce, Onions, Spinach,

Zucchini, Cashew Cheez Sauce

  $10.99 per slice

Iced Green Tea.

"Burgers"

The HumBurger
(Original Flavor, BBQ Cheddar, or Chipotle) Hailed as the Healthiest "Burger" in town
This Soy Free Patty is also Gluten Free & Nut Free 
Made Fresh Daily w/ our Homemade Hummus,
Rice, Veggies
Served On a Whole Wheat Flat Bun
  (Gluten Free Served on Lettuce) [Add Avocado for $1.00 Extra]

[Add "Cheddar Cheez" for $1.00 Extra]

The Black Bean "Burger" 

*Gluten Free w/o Bun!

 Black Beans, Veggies & Spices

Served with our Delicious Mango Sauce (Always Homemade)

The Portabello
Marinated Portabello Mushroom, 
Peppers, Tomatoes, Onion, Lettuce 
Served with our always 
Homemade Sundried Tomato Spread
[Add Avocado for $1.00 Extra]
[Add "Cheddar Cheez" for $1.00 Extra]

W R A P S 

Sun-Set Wrap

Sun Dried Tomato Spread, Mixed Greens,

Red Peppers, Carrots, Cucumber, Onion

$7.99

Greek Wrap

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Spinach,

Kalimari Olives, Tomato, Onion

$7.99

Kale Wrap

Cashew Cheez Spread, Kale, Red Cabbage, 

Avocado

$7.99

Portobello Wrap

Mixed Greens, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion

Marinated Portobello Mushroom, Garlic Sauce

8.99

Tex-Mex Wrap

Seasoned Brown Rice

Black Beans

Mixed Greens

Tomato, Onions, Salsa

Wrapped in a 100% Whole Wheat Wrap

$7.99

* Make it a Tex-Mex Bowl - Gluten Free!!

Add Avocado $1.00 Extra

Whole Wheat Wraps Served with 

Corn Tortilla Chips

Add a Side of Soup for $2.00

Vegan Mac & Cheeze.  Gluten Free and Oh, so amazing.  Hubby ordered this but rest assured, I did my fair share of digging.  You must understand, I eat fairly healthy only because we don't always have "vegan cheezes" in the house.  I just don't want anyone to think I am actually discliplined.  I am always vegan, but I indulge at any given chance, on raw cheezecakes and vegan mac & cheeze.  Grilled cheeze is another, but all must be Gluten Free now.  I am working on becoming a truly high maintenance woman.

Hubby got a homemade burger.  Love VegaDeli for it's homemade everything.  Don't think you will ever find Boca or other Premade Burgers on the menu.

7 layer Raw Vegan Lasanga.  Beautiful, eh??  

Raw Tacos
Made from Raw Walnuts, 
Carrots & Spices
Served on Red Cabbage or Greens

*Can Also be Served on Whole Wheat Wrap - Not Raw

$10.99

Raw Pad Thai (Mild) 
Zucchini "Pasta" with Carrots, Black Olives, Cilantro, 

Peppers, Herbs & Thai Almond Sauce

$10.99

Raw "Pasta" Alfredo

Zucchini "Pasta", Bell Peppers, Spinach & Mushrooms

Served with our Homemade

Raw Cashew Fredo Sauce

$10.99

Raw Marinara

Zucchini "Pasta", Mushrooms, Spinach, 

Raw Marinara Sauce

$10.99

Raw Lasagna   

       Thinly Sliced Zucchini "Pasta"

Alternately Layered with Spinach Leaves, Raw Marinara Sauce, Raw White Sauce

$10.99 for Lasagna

Some lucious nut cheese.  So I liked this dish, but at the time was having next to no oil and not much salt.  This raw dish had a little too much of both for me.  And that is personal preference only, as Raw Gourmet food generally is liberal with both some healthy fats & some sort of "healthy" salt like miso, celtic, coconut aminos, tamari.  The dish was tasty though, and I think most peeps would appreciate the salt & oil factor.

There is is.

Raw Vegan Cheezecake.  Strawberry.  And Yum.  So the oil thing?  It goes down the tubes if I am ingesting it in coconut oil form in a cheezecake.  I am not "wasting" my oil on olive oil, no.  Bring me a fat filled Raw Vegan Cheezecake and you have brought me my form of "Food Therapy".  Okay, so it's not the healthiest habit, but it's not, well, something worse!

Stuffed Cornbread (We had a buy one get one free coupon).
Yummy, but not Gluten-Free.

Warm Pasta

Sesame Lemon Pasta
A Light Refreshing Dish of Warm Pasta, Tossed with Spinach, Carrots, ZucchiniLemon Juice & Sesame Oil
$8.99

Penne Power Pasta
Warm Pasta Tossed with Marinara Sauce,
Fresh Spinach 
Topped with our Homemade Tofu "Ricotta" 
& Chopped Walnuts 
$8.99

You gotta love Zucchini Pasta!  Think the Raw Vegan Pasta is usually a staple.

Luscious Sauce base is from Cashews!

And from "Taste of St. Louis"

Recently we went to Taste of St. Louis, which we would never go to prior, but we knew of at least a couple places serving some vegan eats this year. The only all Vegan place was VegaDeli  which is one of only TWO vegan places in St. Louis.  

The Crowd.

Lots of folks trying vegan food today!

Raw Pad Thai (Zucchini Noodles), Vegan Burger.

Raw Tacos.  (For the "Taste" the shell was not raw)

Vegan Sweets.  Chocolate Chip Cookies and Pumpkin Bites.  

This looked great be we refrained!

The Raw Vegan Pad Thai with Zucchini Noodles.  Yum!

Pumpkin Bite.  The Pumpkin Balls were divine.  I went home and made butternut squash smoothies for an entire week because I craved Pumpkin after that!

S I D E S

Mac & "Cheez" 

Macaroni Noodles, Cheddar Soy "Cheez"

Small $3.29       Large $4.59

*-Rice Pasta, Cheddar Soy "Cheez"

*GLUTEN FREE!!

Corn Bread- Vegan Cornbread 

Infused with Carrots, Red Bell Peppers & Spinach  $2.50/Slice

Soup of the Day

Varies DailyCup $3.29        Bowl $4.99

Herb Roasted Potatoes

- Roasted Russet & Sweet Potatoes

with 100% Virgin Olive Oil, Herbs & Spices

Small $3.29             Large $4.59

Add Avocado or Cheddar "Cheez"
to Anything - $1.00 Additional Charge

Vegan Chilli 

Kidney Beans, Tomato, Loaded w/ Veggies

Served with a Small Slice of our Veggie Infused Corn Bread

Cup $3.29                   Bowl $4.99

The Raw Tacos had a regular Tortilla, which was delicious.  Some sort of nut pate with avocado, tomato, & cabbage.  Yummy and not oily at all.  No guilt there. 

Good Ol' St. Louis

Kidz Menu

Sloppy "Tempeh" Joe's

BBQ Tempeh Served in a Thin Whole Wheat Bun

Served with Roasted Russet & Sweet Potatoes

$5.99

Veggie Roll 'Em Ups

Hummus with Carrots, Cucumber & Spinach

Rolled in a 100% Whole Wheat Wrap

Served with Corn Tortilla Chips & Salsa

$5.99

Fruit Roll Up

Banana Slices & Apple Slices

Spread with Peanut Butter & Rolled up in a 100% Whole Wheat Wrap

Served with Corn Tortilla Chips & Salsa

$5.99

Pita Veggie Pizza

100% Whole Wheat Pita

Spread w/ our Homemade Marinara Sauce

Hummus and Veggies

$5.99

So important to support our Vegan Businesses!  While I do truly appreciate that more & more folks are adding Vegan Eats to their Mainstream Menus, I really enjoy that I don't have to worry about MeatJuice in a Vegan Place, or act like Meg Ryan when making an Order.  Plus, when the economy has tanked, I feel even more passionate about supporting the Vegan Peeps (when given a choice) because we want them to stay in business!  Plus Vegan Peeps tend to put their time, money, & love back into the Vegan Community & also buy Vegan Products and so we are "Voting with our Dollar".   I prefer this over a place that might server one or two Vegan Meals, but the rest of the menu is Fois Gras & Lamb.  Ick.

Remember the Gentle Giant in "The Green Mile"??

He is eating plants.  Very short & endearing video about the change.

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Sacred Chow. New York Vegan, Kosher, and Gluten Free Goodness.

Sacred Chow.
100% Ethically Kosher * 100% Low Carbon Code * 100% Eco-Vegan * 100% ♥ Healing
227 Sullivan Street, NYC 10012 (b/w W3 & Bleecker)
212.337.0863 * ABCDEFM to W 4, 6 to Bleecker
Open 11 AM - 10 PM Sun-Th, 11 AM - 11 PM F & Sat 

NY Vegan Peaceful Eating.

We had been walking by this place for years and it looked really sweet and cozy.  However, our hours and Sacred Chow's hours rarely met.  But we had a free lunch hour so we decided to finally try this place out!  Appreciated how the menu was very clearly marked.....

Starters $5

Sunflower Lentil Paté, Hummus Of The Day (Ks, Sf, Ns, Gf) with veg served with crostini
Curried Steamed Broccoli (Gf, Ns, Sf)
Sesame Steamed Collard Greens (Gf, Ns, Sf)

Tapas

Ea $7.50 / (3) $18

Griddled Shiitake Mushrooms (Gf) with toasted sunflower seeds and south indian dressing
Root Vegetable Latkes (Ks) with indonesian date butter
Dijon Marinated Kale (Gf, Ns, Sf, Ks)
Peanut Soba Noodles Cold (Ks) with sweet & spicy peanut sauce
Grilled Western Tofu (Gf, Ks)
Orange Blackstrap Bbq Seitan (Ks)
Indonesian Roasted Tempeh (Gf)
Korean Tofu Cutlets (Gf, Ks)
Shredded Tofu Spa Salad (Gf, Ks)
Black Olive Seitan (Ks)
Mama's Soy Meatballs (Gf) with sicilian sauce
Veg, Grain, Protein, Beans & Rice Of The Day: Please See Specials Sheet Extra Sides: Bread, Crostini, Rice: $3

We went kind of between lunch and dinner and it was super nice & quiet at that time.  Just one other couple was taking refuge from the city in the tranquil space.  Small space but utterly charming.

Salads

Sm $8 / Lg $12, (Ks, Sf)

4 Seasons shredded beets, carrots, julienned apples & crunchy yuba (soy milk skin) strips with dijon vinaigrette gf (for ns: omit yuba)
Shiitake Mushroom & Spinach Gf with toasted sunflower seeds and south indian dressing
Sacred Caesar* with garlic croutons
Kale Caesar with tofu "croutons"
Tapa Salad (Large Only) Greens & Tapa (Gf, Ns) with dressing
*For Gf Ask For Veggies.

Heroes $10

Our Proteins Are Served On Toasted Hero Bread Or Corn Tortilla (Gf) With Chow Slaw & Pickle. Vegan Cheese Add $2 (Daiya Mozzarella Or Chow Oat Chevre)

Grilled Western Tofu* (Ks) thick-sliced juicy western tofu, dill-soy mayo, greens.
Spa Salad* (Ks) shredded tofu & celery with dill- soy mayo and greens.
Mama’s Soy Meatballs* savory meatballs with spicy sicilian sauce
Olive Seitan (Ks) say-tahn. tender black olive seitan, dijon vinaigrette, mixed greens.
Bbq Seitan (Ks) chunky seitan & onions in thai bbq sauce.
Tempeh Reuben* tem-pay. ks roasted tempeh strips, sauerkraut, caramelized onions, sacred chow russian dressing.
Hummus Salad Hero* (Ks, Ns) hummus, shredded beet & carrots, sacred chow dijon vinaigrette, mixed greens.
Soup Of The Day (Ks) gf unless indicated			8.00
Souper Hero soup, 1/2 hero, small salad (until 4pm)			(choose two) 12.00
Not Dog on a toasted whole wheat bun			6.00
With Browned Onions Add			1.00
With Sauerkraut Add			1.00
With Cheese			2.00
*For Delicious Gluten Free Option, Please Request Corn Tortilla. That's A Wrap!

Mon-Fri, Until 4Pm, Other Times $12
Build A Power Bowl Lunch $10

Protein meatballs, bbq seitan, with tofu, beans. choose 1 from each
Grain soba noodles or brown rice.
Veggie broccoli, collard greens, or both

Sides

Dressing peanut, russian, dijon, caesar, south indian			3.00
Bread / Crostini with tofu, olive seitan, or tempeh			3.00
With Salads			6.00
Substitute Kale Or Spinach For Lettuce			2.00

Bbq Seitan (Ks) chunky seitan & onions in thai bbq sauce.

Hubby ordered the seitan........with a delicious carrot slaw and fresh pickles.  He was really happy!  They didn't skimp on the fillings and the bread looked delicious.

Desserts

Brownie (Gf, Ks) held together with chocolate and hope! contains cocoa, melted chocolate and ganache to give that extra edge of chocolate.			6.75
Brownie Sundae (Gf, Ks) our famous triple chocolate brownie topped with hot fudge sauce, vanilla ice cream & sprinkles			9.75
Chocolate Truffle Cake (Gf, Ks) dense, rich chocolate cake, filled with strawberry ganache & topped with chopped house made pralines			8.75
Crisp Of The Day (Ns, Ks) seasonal fruit with oat crumble. wf (oats)			8.00
Scoop Of Soy Ice Cream (Gf, Ks)			3.75
Pound Cakes (Ks) orange chocolate chip or banana			5.00
Vanilla Cupcake (Ks) with sacred chow chocolate cream frosting & sprinkles.			2.75
Sinner Bar (Gf, Ks) candy bar made of toasted coconut caramel dipped in chocolate gf, ks			4.00
Jammies (Gf, Ks) oat & sunflower seed cookie w/dates & strawberry preserves sf, ns, wf (oats), ks			3.75
Macaroon (Gf, Sf, Ns, Ks) made from toasted coconut and sweetened with brown rice syrup			4.00

Something about travel always makes we want to tow the line with the food.  Just to avoid upset tummies and I knew I was going to be heading to the Jivamukti Studio later.  So ended up with a nicely sized Kale Salad.  And below, the "Grain of the Day" with a sundried tomato tapenade.  Gluten Free Polenta.  Loved the salad and the polenta & tapenade combination was really comfort food.  It was healthy (not greasy or heavy) and earthy with subtle flavors.  Really nice for a chilly day.  The funny thing about ordering the "Grain of the Day" is that the waitress (who was a doll and reminded me of one of my favorite Persian friends) wrote on the tab "GOD".  

Frozen Smoothies $8.25

Gf. For Ns, Coconut Milk

Very Berry bananas, berries, & soy milk or apple juice
Gym Body bananas, almonds, cinnamon, ax, & soy milk or apple juice
Iced Coffee Wake Up bananas, espresso crystals, & soy milk
Charlie Brown bananas, peanut butter chocolate, & soy milk

Fresh Juice $8

Orange
Apple
Carrot
Celery
Beet
Broc
Add Ginger $0.50, Add Greens $0.75

Blue Sky Sodas

Pellegrino Water cola, root beer, cherry vanilla, ginger ale			3.00
Coffee, Tea*			(16 oz) 4.00
Chai Latte, Latte, Cappuccino make any beverage			4.50
Iced Add			.75

Caff Teas

Green
Jasmine Green Tea
Black
Oolong
English Breakfast
Darjeeling
Earl Grey
Bancha toasted green
Twig Kukicha

Herbal Teas

Chamomile
Peppermint
Ginger

Brunch Weekend

Sat & Sun 11Am-4Pm

Peppersteak Hero grilled seitan strips, peppers, onions, & cheese, served on whole wheat baguette, with a side of home fries.			13.75
Waffle Gf made with rice our, sunflower seeds, & freshly ground ax seeds, with pure maple syrup or blueberry sauce, fresh fruit and coconut crème fraiche.			13.50
French Toast a thick slice of our banana pound cake grilled up warm and crisp, with blueberry sauce.			12.75
Soy Buttermilk Biscuit			2.00
Add Earth Balance Or Jam			.75
Both Earth Balance & Jam			1.25

Sides

Fresh Fruit, Salad, Or Steamed Greens (Gf)			5.00
Home Fries (Ns) Or Tempeh Strips (Gf)			6.00
Blueberry Sauce, Maple Syrup, Cheese (Gf, Ns)			3.00
Earth Balance Or Jam jam is sf			2.00

Prix Fixe

Served With Garden Salad.*

Frittata (Gf) tofu omelette filled with sacred chow sicilian tomato sauce and vegan cheese, rolled up, slow cooked, and topped with sauce & cheese.			13.75
Tempeh Hash (Gf) crumbled roasted & seasoned tempeh with hash browned sweet potatoes and spanish onions.			13.50
Tofu Scramble (Gf) made from crumbled tofu, sautéed spanish onions and our special seasonings; served with home fries.			13.75
B’fast Sandwich soy buttermilk biscuit piled high with tofu scramble, cheese and seasoned roasted tempeh strips.**			12.75
Biscuits & Gravy two biscuit halves w/tofu scramble & steamed greens, smothered with southern style gravy.			13.75
For Gf Option, Ask For Corn Tortilla. ** Sub Fruit Or Steamed Greens If Preferred.

Wine By The Glass

All Alcohol On Premises At Sacred Chow Is Sustainable, Kosher Pareve And Vegan. Whenever Possible, Sacred Chow Sources From Wineries Or Breweries In New York. Please Ask Your Server For A Full List Of Wines, As They Do Change Periodically. Beers On Tap Do Change Out, Depending On The Season And The Demand, So Get Your Favorite While It Lasts!

Red Wines

Red By "W", California a proprietary blend of syrah, zin, and black muscat (respectively) bring berry, spice, and a touch of sweetness.			7.50
Baron Herzog Old Vine Zinfandel, California rich, floral, and lightly fruity.			10.00
Ramon Cordova Rioja, Spain full-bodied, deep purple wine filled with blueberries, spices, chocolate and a perfect balance of tannins.			11.25
Barkan Petite Syrah, Israel delicious wine with hints of persimmon, chocolate and olive. delightful with sacred caesar or mama’s soy meatballs			8.25

White Wines

Alfasi Chardonnay, Chile a lively white with flavors of apples and spices. plays well with our complex carb tapas and salads.			7.50
Don Alfonso Sauvignon Blanc, Chile zesty wine with a creamy feel and tons of pear, apple, & spice. pairs well with sacred caesar or griddled shiitake mushroom & spinach salad.			7.50
Baron Herzog Chardonnay, California a true california chardonnay. a perfect balance of fruit, oak and tannins. will stand up to any dish on our menu.			9.75
Bartenura Pinot Grigio, Italy lemony, minerally and a balance of soft spices matches up well with our hummus and tofu.			9.50

Featured Beer

Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin Ale bottle

(16oz.) 12.25

Bottles Beer

Bard's Tale Dragon's Gold			(12oz.) 8.00
Blue Point Toasted Lager			(12oz.) 7.50
Crispin Hard Cider			(12oz.) 7.25
Doc's Hard Apple Cider			(12oz.) 11.25
Full Sail Premium Lager			(16oz.) 6.50
Full Sail Session Black			(16oz.) 6.50
Samuel Smith Organic Lager			(12oz.) 8.50
Young's Double Chocolate Stout			(16oz.) 9.00
Gf = Gluten Free, Wf = Wheat Free, Ns = No Soy, Ks = Kosher 4 Shabbos

It's a quaint spot.  It's not full of pretentious nuevo foods, but just simple yet wholesome plant based goodness.  A nice refuge from the hustle and bustle of the Village.  Our food came quickly, yet we didn't feel rushed at all.  I personally can't stand it when they keep coming to clear your plates when you aren't finished eating.  This is a place you can linger with dim lighting.