Cowless - South Pasadena

This is not truly a vegan restaurant and there is no indoor dining available. It feels somewhat misleading. It would be more convenient if the restaurant simply... read more This is not truly a vegan restaurant and there is no indoor dining available. It feels somewhat misleading. It would be more convenient if the restaurant simply included vegan options on their menu. The burger was below average.

Overall, my experience at this restaurant can be summed up as disconnected. Firstly, the restaurant is actually called ARO, not Cowless. There is no signage ind... read more Overall, my experience at this restaurant can be summed up as disconnected. Firstly, the restaurant is actually called ARO, not Cowless. There is no signage indicating it's Cowless, and customers are required to order online rather than in person. The whole process felt strange, and even our server seemed puzzled by it. The food is served in paper bags, with the burgers half-wrapped in thin paper that easily falls apart. The vegan burger itself was tasty, especially with the vegan cheese, but the lack of regular plates and utensils at ARO was off-putting. The Brussels sprouts were disappointing, oily, soggy, with an odd flavor and bell peppers mixed in. In short, ARO should simply add the vegan burger to their menu without causing confusion.

The burgers are hearty and delicious with a variety of aiolis to choose from, making it a great spot for vegan options. However, the kale salad is lacking in ka... read more The burgers are hearty and delicious with a variety of aiolis to choose from, making it a great spot for vegan options. However, the kale salad is lacking in kale and mostly consists of spring mix, tomatoes, and radish. The price tag of $14 for the salad may not be worth it, considering the lack of kale. Additionally, the takeout order came packaged in a cardboard tray inside a brown shopping bag, causing the burgers to tip over during transportation. While eco-friendly packaging is appreciated, uncovered burgers can be messy. Furthermore, the advertised 15% discount on Yelp for ordering online is expired and cannot be redeemed.

OMG! By far the BEST vegan food EVER! The carne asada fries are absolutely insane! The burger and bun are definitely the best! read more OMG! By far the BEST vegan food EVER! The carne asada fries are absolutely insane! The burger and bun are definitely the best!

I ordered the burger with fries and Oreo milkshake. I could've done without the fries but other than that everything was exceptional. The burger had great flavo... read more I ordered the burger with fries and Oreo milkshake. I could've done without the fries but other than that everything was exceptional. The burger had great flavor and the shake was perfection. The milkshake tasted just like the ones I used to have when I could do dairy. I would definitely recommend!