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Restaurant Review Friday — Cheer Up Charlies and the Vegan Yacht

4th June, 2010 - Posted by carsi - No Comments

I posted a few weeks ago about my failed attempt at trying out the vegan food at Cheer Up Charlies, because for awhile there, they weren’t serving any food. Now, there’s a trailer, the Vegan Yacht, in the back up and running. So, in case anyone’s confused, Cheer Up Charlies is the bar inside the small building, and the Vegan Yacht is the trailer in the back that serves up vegan sandwiches, quesadillas, and chili for around $5-$6 each. They also serve vegan desserts and coffee. I happened to be there the other night when we had that torrential downpour all of a sudden, so I ran to the trailer, ordered the avocado/tomato/tempeh “Slamwich,” and ran back into Cheer Up Charlies. I was in such a rush I forgot to order some beet brownies, which I think sound very interesting, but I guess that leaves something for next time. Anyway, they brought in the food, and we ate in the comfort of Cheer Up Charlies, a fun little bar with lotsa funky decorations. I hear they have great dance parties, too. Which goes right along with the Vegan Yacht’s late night hours–they’re open for lunch from 11-3 and late night eating from 7-2 Wed-Sat. My sandwich was made with organic produce, the homemade bread was amazing (olive ciabatta), and it was served with a side of fresh fruit. Nothing too fancy, but a yummy, cheap, vegan, and conveniently located trailer for some healthy fare. Be sure to bring your cash, because they don’t take credit cards. And let me know if you get to try the beet brownies!