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07/29/2022
We’ve got a limited quantity of our “staff” t-shirt were selling! 👕
Check the link below to order online and pick up in store. These shirts are only available for pick up and cannot be shipped!
Thanks for the memories Houston 🫶
Verdine Navy "Staff" T-shirtsmall Verdine horizontal logo over the right chest with large Verdine "V" on the backGildan 50/50 Dry BlendSizes S - XL available
07/27/2022
If you'd like to stay connected to Stephanie, you can follow her on her instagram page ✌️ or drop your email at the link below keep connected to any future announcements (.... an e-cookbook??!) https://bit.ly/chefstephanie
07/27/2022
There are a few things that are quintessentially Verdine 🕊 The Bistro Burger without a doubt one of them 🍔 Award-winning, protein packed & nutritious there just something about this Burger that makes it so loved and crave-able for all these years 💚 We are open for business for 5️⃣ more days and would love to see you guys in for one final meal this week. & Thank you again to everyone who dine & ordered with us with us yesterday we were completely blown away!!
07/26/2022
As news spread this will be our last week of service, the loss of the Orange Cauliflower is bar none the most lamented. 🧡
We hope everyone can join us this last week for one final meal. We will be open for our normal operating hours Tues - Sat 11 am - 9 pm and for Sunday brunch 11 am - 3 pm.
We’re also “moving all inventory” & offering all bottles of wine at 50% off and beers for $4! Come in and cheers with us to a great run 🍻
07/25/2022
Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened. - Dr. Seuss
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After 3.5 years we will be closing our restaurant at the end of this week, after Sunday’s brunch service on 7/31. Thank you to our valued guests that have made Verdine into the restaurant it is today. We hope to feed you one last time this week - whether in our dining room or by curbside pick up. Thank you Houston! 💚
07/25/2022
To our valued guests - Thank you for a great 3.5 years and supporting our little vegan cafe on 19th Street 🌱
This will be our last week of operations and we hope to see you one more time - whether in our dining room or completing a curbside order - before we close after Sunday Brunch this coming Sunday 7/31. I will be at the restaurant all week and hope I get the opportunity to say Good Bye and Thank everyone in person ✌️ Stephanie
07/24/2022
“Nothing like I’ve ever seen 🎶 It’s just a thing of beauty”🎵 instantly plays in our head when we look at our housemade croissants 🥐 Its Sunday so you know what that means 👉 is on til 3 pm ☕️ We’d love to feed you
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07/23/2022
Join us tonight for the last day of 'Tour of East. Asia' - a vegan multi-course menu inspired by the cuisines of Eastern Asia available exclusively for dinner 5 - 9 pm. 🐲
From steamed Bao Buns to Bibimbap Bowls & Sake we're sampling from the culinary traditions of China, Japan, Korea & more! This special menu available in addition to the daily dinner menu 5 - 9 pm. Reservations accepted for parties of 6 or more only. 🥢🥡
07/22/2022
Our limited series dinner menu "Tour of East Asia" is in full swing! These Gochujang Bao Buns are just one of the tantalizing delights on the menu that runs from 5-9 today and tomorrow! Come in to experience the flavors of East Asia 🥡🥢
Reservations are not required/ only accepted for parties of 6 or more.
07/14/2022
The Saga of the 1-star reviews continue.... They are now "doubling down" on their threat as we received this latest email
"We can keep doing this indefinitely. Is $75 worth more to you than a loss to the business? We realize that what we are doing is illegal and unfair. But we have no other choice. Let's just close this matter positively and forget about each other.
Best regards [email protected]
Unfortunately, our email address has changed. [email protected] is no longer relevant.
The current email address is [email protected]
If you've already sent a gift code, please duplicate it to [email protected]
And yes, we are continuing our work."
I assume the local and national press has made then switch email accounts, and at this point I know our restaurant is one of many in Houston, and nationwide, that are being affected by this scam.
BUT y'all have shown up in a major way for us - we have double the amount of 5-star reviews (left by y'all in response to this illegal activity) than we do of the fake 1-star reviews and that feels pretty great 🌟 We know those are truly the reviews which define us and we couldn't be prouder.
We appreciate everyone's continued support. The link to leave us a review is here:
Post a review to our profile on Google
07/12/2022
Crave worthy food ✔️
Quaint & clean interior ✔️
Friendly staff 😄✔️
These are a few reasons we’ve been named the best vegan restaurant in Houston two years running 🏆 We invite you in this week for lunch to dinner - we’re open 11 am to 9 pm - to enjoy our healthy, plant forward vegan menu with options, creative “wine-tails” & more ⚡️
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07/09/2022
We’ve recently been targeted by fake accounts attempting to blackmail us by requesting money in exchange to stop leaving us false 1 star Google reviews. The individual(s) behind this extortion attempt have already left 12 one star reviews in less than a week. We received the following email - twice from 2 different Gmail accounts - which has been been reported to Google as phishing (scam). All reviews have also been flagged by us as spam & we hope Google removes them quickly, but have heard from other restaurant owners who have gone through this exact scam that it is a very slow process by Google (if they ever even do anything about it).
If you’ve never left us a positive review, we could use it more now then ever to combat these fake ones! Thanks for supporting us 🤗
https://g.page/r/CYiOuUfxXQIMEBM/review
Address
449 W 19th Street
Houston, TX
77008
Option 1:
If you're planning to travel to the restaurant using public transportation, you can take the METRORail Red Line and get off at the "EaDo/Stadium" station. From there, you can walk east on Texas St. towards Bastrop St. Turn right onto Bastrop St. then turn left onto Polk St. Continue to follow Polk St., then turn right onto Hutchins St. The restaurant is located on W 19th Street.
Option 2:
For those who prefer driving, take I-10 E or I-10 W depending on where you are coming from and take exit 765A toward Taylor St./Downtown/Main St./Houston Ave. Merge onto Chartres St., then turn left onto Franklin St. Turn right onto Milam St., turn left at the second cross street onto Congress Ave., then make a right on La Branch Street, continue until you reach W 19th Street where the restaurant is located.
Parking options:
Street parking is available near the restaurant, but it may be limited during peak hours or events in the area. There are also several paid parking lots nearby for convenience.
Note: Please be advised that these directions are meant for general guidance only and may not reflect actual road conditions or updates related to construction projects or road closures in the area.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
11am - 9pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 9pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 9pm |
| Friday |
11am - 9pm |
| Saturday |
11am - 9pm |
| Sunday |
11am - 3pm |
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What people say
Vegetarian and vegan restaurants have become increasingly popular in recent years, and Verdine in Houston is a prime example of why. This health food restaurant offers delicious plant-based meals that are both locally sourced and seasonally inspired. The owner and natural foods chef, Stephanie Hoban, has a mission to bring healthy, whole, plant-based, and organic ingredients with global influences to Houstonians.
Verdine's menu is approachable and casual, with made-from-scratch veggie burgers, creatively stuffed sandwiches, hand-cut sweet potato fries with housemade ketchup, weekend brunch options, and a rotating assortment of weekly specials. The food is not only healthy but also incredibly delicious.
In 2018, Ripe Cuisine expanded to become Verdine - Houston's only premier fast-casual vegan restaurant offering lunch, dinner, bar bites, brunch, beer and wine, and patio seating. Located at 449 W 19th St in the Heights area of Houston between Shepherd and Yale streets. Verdine has quickly become a favorite among locals who appreciate the quality of the food as well as the welcoming atmosphere.
Overall, Verdine is an excellent choice for anyone looking for healthy yet tasty vegetarian or vegan cuisine in Houston. With its focus on locally sourced ingredients and innovative twists on traditional vegan dishes combined with exceptional service makes it stand out from other restaurants in the area.
