Black Leaf Vegan Cafe

Absolutely lovely cafe, as other reviews have said the owners are the sweetest, super genuine people who seem like they love what they do. The food is stellar, too, I'm gonna be craving the jackfruit slider for a while.

All around excellent choice for vegans and non-vegans alike, the meals will leave you satisfied for sure.

The nachos had made me go “wow” every time I took a bite. They loaded the tortilla chips with lots of yummy flavors and that hit every flavor note. They made me super full and meat people out there would not be left wanting. I feel confident I’d be happy ordering something different from the menu—they know what they’re doing!

Black Leaf is incredible. My partner and I stopped here on a cross-country drive after 8 months of traveling and our visit to Black Leaf was a food highlight of our trip. The owners are extremely friendly, generous, personable and so kind. The place had really good energy, music and ambiance. The food was so amazing and inspiring- I’ve been plant based for 2 years and vegetarian for almost all of my life and this is some of the most creative and flavorful vegan food I’ve ever had. We loved meeting the owners and hearing their stories and they offered to keep in touch and give us recommendations for vegan spots around the world. We wanted to stay for longer but unfortunately needed to hit the road. If you’re in Indianapolis or driving through Indianapolis, make sure to stop here. I wanted to try everything on their menu, we got chicken sliders, gluten free Mac and cheese, green smoothies and jarsagna. I can’t wait to visit black leaf again in the future.

I arrived fresh off a plane from Los Angeles and a friend brought me here around 9:30am on a Thursday. This all-vegan cafe is located in the lobby of an apartment complex and is bright with tons of natural light from all sides. There is tons of seating and there are even a few of games for people to enjoy. I've heard there is open mic nights which is always a good time.

Now onto the food: Their nachos were highly recommended so I had to try them. My friend had the jackfruit slider with added cheese and we split it. Both dishes were so fresh and flavorful! This nachos were LOADED! And the pretzel bread on that slider was soft and pillowy toasted perfection!

They were also having a Week of Wakanda themed menu so I had to try out a few items like their Vibranium smoothie with spinach, sea moss, and berries: superb! So delicious! I loved the cherries in it! I also had their Kilmonger cookie which was light but flavorful and delicious. I left super satisfied but not overly heavy or full; which, for me, means quality ingredients.

You couldn't ask for better service. They were kind, attentive, and even had treats for doggos.

I hope I can go back once more before heading back out of town to try some of their other menu items that sounded so good like their jarsagna and quesadilla.

I will be back 100%!

As someone who has never liked meat or the taste/texture of meat, along with having been a vegan for 13 years, I really want nothing to do with mock meats. I really love that there are a few options here that do not include meat like products. I got a grilled cheese and a Mac and cheese! My friend, who is not a vegan or vegetarian, got the jack fruit slider and really liked it.

I would love to see them include baked tofu and a black bean patty in the future!

The atmosphere is calm, clean and relaxing.

The owners/staff are very kind and welcoming!

The only slight downside was the water is $3 and there is no pitcher to get free water from. My friend and I went ahead and brought in our own water bottles.