Bean automatically gets 5 stars for being an all vegan restaurant that serves all the traditional non-vegan foods that I miss. They have modified versions of so many of my old favorites: buffalo fried tofu fingers, creamy ranch dressing, delicious veggie burgers, house made vegan cheeses, and amazing desserts. My husband and I stopped here for Sunday brunch and I was impressed with their brunch offerings. We started with the cheese plate and opted for the smoked cheddar, brie, and pepperjack. All were good but the brie took home the winning prize. I also had the chicken fried tofu and waffles. Wow was it tasty! They always have a long list of daily desserts and I don't recommend leaving until you've tried the kitty kat cake. Their description is it's like a kit kat bar in pie form.
Even though it's all plant-based, a lot of meals have fried components so it's not really the healthiest. I like to come here when I feel like I deserve a true American indulgent meal. We've also tested Bean out on some of our non-vegan friends and they all gave it a thumbs up. Bean currently ties for my favorite vegan place in Charlotte.