Suma Veggie Cafe

11/05/09

The Rude Veggie Cafe

by BobMass at Citysearch

I've been going to the Suma Veggie Cafe for years for dietary reasons (no, I'm not a vegan) and have sent them a lot of business. Yet, they are never friendly and get downright rude when someone asks them to replenish the often empty buffet. My wife has refused to accompany me because the haughty owners.

I've tolerated their bad attitude up til now, but no more!

Yesterday, I rode there on my bicycle to get some lunch, but they have NO place outside to secure my bike. My bike is rather expensive and it would be easy for someone to steal it if left outside unsecured. So, I attempted to enter with my bike and very politely asked the old woman at the cash register if she had a safe place to park my bike inside. Despite the fact that she recognized me - a customer for nearly 10 years - she raised her voice and raised her finger at me and kept repeating in a very gruff, loud tone that the bike must stay outside. So, I said, "Fine, then I won't eat here...not now, not ever!"

And I left, never to return.

• Pros: Desent Food
• Cons: Very RUDE owners, Buffet Often Empty, Dirty

06/23/08

NOT VEGAN but they have always claimed it is

by redmanvf at Citysearch

Review: Anytime before today I would have given this restaurant 5 stars without thinking twice. I have touted them for five years and have supported them when attacked by other vegans that I know.

Their literature and their menus clearly state that they have no animal products and no dairy. Yet today while asking the owner to make sure there was no soy milk in the vegetable curry, overhearing another customer talking of a potential soy allergy, the owner informed me that the curry contains cow's milk and always has.

They have told people for years that this restaurant is vegan and has no animal products and no dairy. They still have menus and literature that says so. The curry is not marked as containing dairy.

Please do not patronize this establishment until you call and ask if they have removed either their signs and literature stating "No Animal Products and No Dairy" or they remove these products from their food.

Prior to today I have averaged no less than once a week visit for the past 5-6 years. Many weeks I would eat there 3 times.

I do not appreciate being lied to. I will post back when this issue is resolved. Until then, please let other vegans know about this, and anyone that may have dairy allergies. They also have a long history of giving out literature saying the food is great for people with allergies.

• Pros: Decent Food, Good Price, Decent Location
• Cons: Food Not Labelled Properly, Have claimed No Dairy for 11 years but dairy has been used since day 1

02/20/08

Empty Buffet,Owners Unfriendly

by DalTex40 at Citysearch

I have been to this buffet many times.The owners,a woman and her husband,are always so unfriendly,bordering on rude.I went yesterday and waited while three other people were served their drinks before anyone asked me what I wanted to drink.The waitress is very sweet,but wasn't around,husband was serving drinks.The main problem was very little food on buffet.I spent my whole lunch hour waiting and nothing was really replenished.The food is usually pretty good here,I like their veggie versions of chicken and beef.Owners-you win,I won't be back.I don't know what I ever did to upset you.I really used to enjoy your food,despite your rudeness.

• Pros: veggie food,usually pretty good
• Cons: owners are RUDE!!!