Mr.Natural

Mr. Natural has been doing veg in Austin since 1988 and it was honestly refreshing to visit a vegetarian spot that harkened back to a time when the dining format was as unique in a veggie restaurant as it was to find one at all. Point being there is a little learning curve to dining at Mr. Natural in my opinion. You order at the counter, which is the same order spot for baked goods (which are in three different locations), take out, dine in, juice, grab n go or soft serve. So you need to know what you want (definitely preview the menu online) before you step up to the counter and what your objective is. The staff is very, very helpful and will explain the salad bar (which is a whole other thing) and the validated parking situation (which is another). If you get stuff to dine-in, staff will bring it out and call out your name. They will bring silverware but you are on your own to retrieve water (by the salad bar). The other interesting throwback I am more thankful for is the food. Almost everything is made in house and is not overly sweet or salty. In this day and age of frozen beyond burger restaurants I could not have been happier. The mole enchiladas were excellent and I bought waaaay too many baked goods to go. I did not realize beforehand that Mr. Natural had the widest and best selection of vegan baked goods in the Austin area with many gluten free options and beautiful custom cakes! This place will go in my regular rotation and I highly recommend it for a breakfast option. *dog friendly patio

In a world where everyone and their dog is gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, and/or vegan, Mr Natural just keeps doing what they’ve been doing since 1988. One of the last bastions of “older” Austin standing in the thick of the east side re-development and remodeled businesses. Mr Natural is still making quality food with a smile. Great smoothies, Agua Frescas, Juices, Horchatas. I most recently got the Texas burger and it was flawless. My wife got the salad bar and said it’s the best in town. I’ve also had the GF donuts and cakes- all were superb.

What a delicious devils food chocolate donut! Also enjoyed the sweet potato empanada. I am not vegan, or even gluten free .. lots of good options.