Calypso Cafe West End - Nashville

Calypso has several locations in Nashville. I have visited them all. You really can't beat the beans and three for a vegan gluten free value meal. The black beans are good (ask for no sour cream), the sweet potatoes are a little mushy but good, the callo (greens) are fantastic, and the wild rice mix is filling. The best thing about this place is you can go here with anyone non vegetarians, kids there are good options for everyone. I used to really enjoy the spicy roasted jerk chicken myself.

The take it easy cafe has several locations in Nashville. The interior of the eatery is usually lime green with fun animal murals and the usual suspects like Bob Marley play in the background. Staff adorns t-shirts and shorts, so you can too. The food is mainly cafeteria style, so much of it is premade (like black beans). A waiter does serve you the dishes very quickly, and it is all good and fresh. It 's a good place for friends and families who eat healthy, but may have those who are vegan, veggies and carnivores. I opt for the all white quarter chicken, with the barbecue sauce (it is a spicey sauce, not the bb&q your thinking of), black beans and onions, and the plain side salad. Decently priced.

Went here for a quick bite on my way out of town. Most of their sides are vegan, labeled on the menu. You can get 3 sides and beans for cheap as a meal. They also have a veggie burger which I didn't try. I got the calaloo which was some of the best I've ever had. Also got sweet potatoes which were sickeningly sweet, the beans were flavorful and good, and I didn't like the orzo side dish I got as it was too watery and had overcooked peas in it.

Cute place and friendly staff. Vegan burger and several side options. Unfortunately everything we tried was bad. It's a shame

Hands down some of the best mashed sweet potatoes I've ever had. When I go here, I always get the assorted sides and do double mashed sweet potatoes. I don't know how they spice them, but it's awesome! Also get the rice and beans (no sour cream).