Plant Based Boss

We just moved here from Boone, which has some nice vegan options as well. I got this from DoorDash to try it out while I was at work, and I had to call them back to confirm that everything was indeed vegan/plant based. The food is incredible, I got the Hawaiian Bowl and I was pretty stunned. Also had the kingkong smoothie, and it’s absolutely delectable. I will be coming back here VERY often. I would have taken a picture of the food for the review but it is already gone. 10/10

Our favorite place ever! They are beyond friendly and the food is always delicious! We have eaten here multiple times and ordered Christmas meals!

It was such a pleasant surprise to find a fully vegan restaurant in Hickory as I was passing through! The owners of the restaurant are incredibly nice and hospitable. It’s a couple and I believe the husband is the executive chef; the food is really flavorful and nutritious. I got the Olmec bowl with chorizo and there was some kind of sauce on it that was super unique - I’ve never tasted anything like it before, and it was so complementary to the dish. I look forward to returning and trying more dishes and the smoothies! The interior was very cute, but my understanding is that they are moving to an even better one that will have parking, attached restrooms, the ability to serve wine, etc. I hope this restaurant continues to see great success, it’s clear that the owners are really passionate about what they do and I love to see that!

I love when I have the opportunity to eat at Plant Based Boss. Everything I have tried there has been absolutely delicious. I swear if you didn't know better you would think you were eating meat. My husband, who was highly skeptical, loved their food too!

Cute place! Great job with the decor and vibes. Plenty of seating. Staff super nice. The food is AMAZING! We had the burrito with carne asada, very good! But the chicken Parm wrap -- 10/10!!! So good, so flavorful. Also had the macaroni salad side, which was simple, decadent comfort food.

Excellent spot! So happy to have this vegan restaurant in Hickory. The food was off the charts and I’m not vegan. I had the Olmec bowl and it was delicious, flavorful and was loads of food. My daughter had the supreme burrito and she loved it. Highly recommend this restaurant!! If I could give them more stars I would. Don’t leave without grabbing a cookie, too!

I have the Olmec Bowl w/ jerk chicken with a side of plantains & and occasional cookie—this time a cranberry vanilla vegan cookie. In all, the food is flavorful, light but fulfilling. The owners are inviting & caring, creating a great atmosphere along with their lovely decor. I cannot wait to see how they continue to expand/grow. Location-wise: if no street parking is available there is a free parking lot right beside.

Plant-Based Boss was out of this world! I almost don’t want to write a review because I don’t want this fantastic secret to get out. I discovered Plant-Based Boss by searching for vegan restaurants in Hickory, NC, fully expecting to see the typical places with one or two vegetarian options. But then! But then Plant-Based Boss popped up, and I wasn’t sure it indeed was what it looked like. The menu mentioned things like spare ribs and chorizo. What?! So, my husband and a couple of friends planned a couple’s date night and drove an hour and a half to try the food. Surprisingly and to our delight, we got so much more than hoped for. The ambiance was fresh and inviting. A charming and friendly lady greeted us and took our orders. She explained the menu, that almost everything was made in-house, including their veggie “meats,” vegan cheeses, and sauces. The offerings included tacos, burritos, boats, and more. And yet, this food was like no tacos, burritos, or boats I’ve ever experienced. When our food arrived, it blew our minds. We were enthralled with our choices. We oohed and aahed at each other’s meal. The flavors were fantastic! I ordered one of the bowls. I won’t try to describe everything, but I have shared a few pics for your enjoyment. Although I hope the popularity of this beautiful new find doesn’t grow so big and fast as not to have room for us when we visit again, I hope everyone will try it because we need them and more places like them. My new favorite place to eat is Plant-Based Boss!