The Yabba Pot serves up vegan variety

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Looking for a delicious vegan meal in Baltimore? Head to the Yabba Pot in Charles Village for home-cooked food with Caribbean flavor.

The Yabba Pot’s dining room is a casual, comfortable space full of small café tables, each with a unique and vivid painting on its surface. Local art hangs on the bright orange and green walls, and reggae is almost always playing. Their menu changes daily; food is served cafeteria-style in generous portions. They occasionally dish up some truly unusual entrees; the citrus soul “ribs” are tangy and satisfyingly chewy, and the “un-fish” tastes pleasantly authentic. Their menu even claims to include “un-goat,” which I’d love to try. More often, though, you’ll find tofu – whether it’s jerk, curried, or barbecued, it seems to be the Yabba Pot’s most-repeated protein. The Queen’s Greens are a pretty regular item too, and definitely worth ordering. There are always at least four hot dishes available, along with several raw food offerings; feel free to mix and match, as there’s no difference in price point. On the raw menu, the live kale salad is a favorite; a word of caution, though – if you don’t LOVE garlic, this dish is not for you.

If the decision-making process proves to be too difficult, $15.50 will buy you some of just about everything on the menu. If you’re on a budget, though, the best bargain at the Yabba Pot is the lunch box special. This deal gets you heaping servings of two dishes of your choice plus a mountain of brown rice for only $9.50. Or choose from their wrap sandwiches, priced at a mere $7 – the barbecued tofu wrap is a standout.

The Yabba Pot also offers fresh, homemade juices and natural drinks, as well as an array of vegan baked goods.

Yabba Pot
2433 St Paul St
Baltimore, MD
410-662-8638
Hours: Monday - Saturday 11am - 9 pm. Sunday 12pm - 6pm