Laughing Seed Cafe

Asheville’s finest vegetarian & vegan cuisine with an international flair. You should not have to sacrifice quality and flavor in order to eat right.

This is the motto that we live by here at Laughing Seed. It was the foundation the original menu that Joan and Joe Eckert offered their guests in 1993, and it continues to guide our kitchen today. At Laughing Seed, we believe people should have the freedom to enjoy delicious meals with their family and friends, regardless of their individual dietary preferences or restrictions. For this reason, we

09/01/2024

We love you “lox”!

Sunday Brunch is returning to the Laughing Seed Cafe starting Sunday September 15th from 10am - 3pm! We can’t wait to show you all what we’ve been cooking up!


08/24/2024

Still running this delicious plate on special today!seed.cafe


Photos from Laughing Seed Cafe's post 08/23/2024

Happy Friday Asheville! Check out what we’re serving on special for dinner tonight!

Our Nopales Taco Platter will make your mouth water! Chipotle marinated cactus, caramelized onions, cactus pico, queso fresco on two locally-made corn tortillas. Served with black beans, Mexican street corn, and jicama apple slaw!

Was it down with a Blood Orange Bourbon Smash!


08/19/2024

Lobster & Lion’s Mane Mushroom Ceviche on special today!


08/16/2024

Fajitas de “Carnitas” on special today! A skillet loaded with citrus marinated jackfruit, roasted peppers & onions served with locally made corn tortillas and house-made salsa!


08/09/2024

When it’s eggplant season, our chefs deliver! Check out this special with FOUR varieties of eggplant, wok-braised in a spicy Sichuan pepper and lemon grass glaze. Served over basmati rice and topped with scallion and pickled Thai chili. 🌶️🍆


07/19/2024

Grateful for all we can forage and harvest in our beautiful mountain town!

Our Garden & Woods Crostini highlights a delicious combo of caramelized onion, golden oyster, black poplar, and shiitake mushrooms, served with heirloom tomato bruschetta on house-made sourdough crostinis. Drizzled with balsamic reduction.


07/14/2024

Our favorite pepper in all its glory ✨


07/12/2024

Did someone say taco salads and mojitos on the .seed.cafe patio?! 😁


07/11/2024

We apologize for any inconvenience! We will have to close at 7pm tonight (last seating at 6:30pm) due to the city of asheville performing maintenance work on water lines in the area! We’ll be back open with our normal business hours tomorrow July 12th!

06/21/2024

The only Banh for Mi is the one we’re serving today .seed.cafe!

Your choice of marinated tofu or seitan on a house-made sourdough roll, with mushroom pâté, pickled carrot & daikon, cilantro, and jalapeños. Drizzled with sriracha Mayo and peanuts.


06/10/2024

Happy Monday folks! A quick PSA for anyone who’s planning to grab a late lunch with us today!

06/08/2024

You’ll dream ☁️ about this vegan faux-cuterie plate that we have on special today.

A sweet and spicy offering of herbed coconut mozzarella, topped with grape mint jelly and jalapeño cheddar cheese. Served with Roma-roni, fresh fruit, house baked crackers and sourdough bread.


06/06/2024

How can you tell the difference between spring rolls and summer rolls?

By their seasoning!! 😉

Summer Rolls on special today .seed.cafe!


Photos from Laughing Seed Cafe's post 06/06/2024

We’re never over the 🌈 .seed.cafe!

Happy Pride month, Asheville! We have the sweetest 🦄 cupcakes on special this weekend to celebrate!


Photos from Laughing Seed Cafe's post 06/01/2024

Saturday Specials‼️ Today we have -

Eggplant parm sub with your choice of vegan or regular mozzarella, raw sundried tomato marinara, on a house baked roll.

Next up house-made Borscht loaded with beets and other veggies, served with a dollop of sour cream, house-baked black rye bread and a side of summer tomato cucumber salad.

Come grab a seat on the best patio in Asheville and enjoy!


05/23/2024

Local Squash Blossoms stuffed with cashew ricotta and garlic. Topped with Asheville microgreens and a garlic aioli drizzle!


05/16/2024

Our summer menu is out today & this Laughing Seed classic is back on the menu as a small plate! VEGAN, RAW, & GLUTEN FREE our spinach pesto manicotti is here through the summer!

Stay tuned for what else we’ve been cooking up or stop by and try all the new items for yourselves!


05/10/2024

New Menu Alert ‼️

This Thursday May 16th our summer menu will be available!

If you want a sneak peak, come enjoy some of the new menu items on special this weekend - like this Singapore Mei Fun!

Photos from Laughing Seed Cafe's post 05/03/2024

A little bit of sweet, a little bit of savory, and a whole lot of delicious!

You’ll love our Chole Aloo Tikki Chaat that we have on special today!

Crispy potato fritters on a bed of stewed chickpeas. Topped with cilantro chutney, tamarind chutney, organic desi yogurt, fresh cilantro and onion, crunchy sev, and chaat masala.

05/02/2024

SUMMER MENU COMING SOON!

Time to get excited because these adobo pineapple & daikon “bacon” tacos will be making an appearance on it!

If you want a sneak peek, come and try them on special today!

Photos from Laughing Seed Cafe's post 04/28/2024

It’s a beautiful Sunday in our charming little city and we’re feeling extra thankful for all the wonderful food and ingredients we can source right outside of our back doors!

Come try our local farmers French toast points with house-made goat milks brioche, hibiscus and foraged fruit preserves and a blossom chèvre cream. 😋

Made with local ingredients from:
French Broad Creamery
Carolina Ground
Utopian Seed Project
Sexton Farm
Spiderweb Acre

04/20/2024

Tiffany Schultz joined Laughing Seed in 2016 as a pastry chef and quickly felt at home. Recently promoted to executive head chef, she continues to excel in baking, specializing in bread, vegan, and gluten-free options. Her creations range from baguettes made with her sourdough starter to vegan GF snickerdoodle cookies and pistachio rosewater layer cake. She also offers vegan cheesecakes with a raw diet-friendly crust.

Read more about her story and the delicious treats she brings to the table at AIR member .seed.cafe ⬇️⬇️
Link in comments.

03/31/2024

Whether the Easter Bunny skipped your house this morning or you’re just craving an afternoon sweet treat, you’re going to love our house-made Vegan Brioche Cinnamon Roll special!

And our chef’s vegan “cream cheeze” frosting will knock your socks off!

Hop on over to Laughing Seed Cafe on Wall Street to get yours today!



Photos from Laughing Seed Cafe's post 03/31/2024

It’s a beautiful day for brunch all day at Laughing Seed Cafe this lovely Easter afternoon!

Our all day brunch “bowl” (the vegan tofu option is picture here with a vegan mozzarella add-on, served plated with the gravy on the side) comes with your choice of scrambled local eggs or scrambled tofu, topped with pickled jalapenos, shiitake bacon & avocado, served with a scratch-made biscuit and vegan gravy. *Lots of add-ons, too!

And you’ll love our vegan “chicken” n’ waffles — savory thyme waffles layered with fried house-made seitan and served with a side of maple syrup and buffalo sauce. Perfect brunchy comfort food!


03/30/2024

Spring had sprung, and our Savory Asian Udon Noodle Soup Bowl is right in step with the season — fresh & healthy and hearty enough to chase what’s left of the mountain chill away.

Udon noodles in a spicy mushroom & kombu dashi broth, topped with marinated sh*take mushrooms, snow peas, red bell pepper, miso eggplant, sprouts, cilantro, and furikake. Vegan, gluten-free & NFI!

Did we mention it’s so, so satisfying? 🍲

Come spice up your weekend with us at !



03/28/2024

Our famous Low Country Roll Ups are on special today for !


03/21/2024

Vegan, Raw, Gluten Free & DELICIOUS! Our spinach pesto manicotti is on special for today .seed.cafe!!


03/16/2024

In the St. Paddy’s spirit?🍀🌈 Come try our Colcannon Potatoes on special today!


03/15/2024

Our farmers pie is the perfect dish for this rainy Friday! Our version of a vegan shepherds pie with layers of rich mushroom ragout, peas and carrots and topped with its creamy parsnip-potato mash. Served with a side salad.

This is a seasonal winter dish, so enjoy one before our spring menu change!


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40 Wall Street
Asheville, NC
28801

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 8pm
Thursday 11:30am - 8pm
Friday 11:30am - 8pm
Saturday 11:30am - 8pm
Sunday 11:30am - 8pm

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