Sealevel City Vegan Diner
A low-key vegan diner offering a diverse menu of global comfort foods with a vintage chic vibe.
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Sealevel City Vegan Diner
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A low-key vegan diner offering a diverse menu of global comfort foods with a vintage chic vibe.
"This is the best vegan food I've had in a while – friendly atmosphere and delicious food!"
Be open to new flavors
Even if you're not vegan, try their dishes made with healthy ingredients.
Check the daily specials
Don't forget to ask about specials and baked goods available upon arrival.
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Cuisine
Vegan
Price
Mid-range
Phone
(910) 833-7196
Address
1015 S Kerr Ave Unit A & B, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
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Innovative Vegan Comfort Food
From a 'Big Mac'-inspired lentil burger to a buffalo crunch dog, Sealevel offers familiar favorites reimagined for vegans.
Welcoming Vintage Atmosphere
Step into a cozy diner with a vintage chic decor, featuring booth, counter, and floor seating.
Dessert Delights
Don't miss the impressive dessert menu, featuring homemade cakes and milkshakes that have brought some customers back just for sweets.
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Be open to new flavors
Even if you're not vegan, try their dishes made with healthy ingredients.
Check the daily specials
Don't forget to ask about specials and baked goods available upon arrival.
Ask about add-ons
Be aware of potential add-on charges for condiments.
Gluten-free options available
Many menu items can be made gluten-free; inquire with your server.
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Be open to new flavors
Even if you're not vegan, try their dishes made with healthy ingredients.
Check the daily specials
Don't forget to ask about specials and baked goods available upon arrival.
Ask about add-ons
Be aware of potential add-on charges for condiments.
Gluten-free options available
Many menu items can be made gluten-free; inquire with your server.
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Sealevel City Vegan Diner is praised for its creative and flavorful vegan comfort food, served in a friendly and welcoming vintage diner atmosphere. Diners love the unique takes on classic dishes and the attentive staff, though some mention unexpected add-on charges. The dessert menu is a particular highlight for many.
"Sealevel restaurant came highly recommended by a friend who traveled over four and a half hours just to dine there. It was her first and only choice, which made me curious to try it out. Upon arrival, we were pleased to find parking quickly, and the staff greeted us with warm smiles, instantly making us feel welcome. As someone who is both vegan and gluten-intolerant, I often find dining options to be limited. However, Sealevel exceeded my expectations, offering a diverse menu with fresh, healthy, and flavorful dishes. The ingredients tasted clean, and it was clear that they put care into crafting their meals to suit various dietary needs. To top it off, the dessert selection was impressive, with plenty of delicious options. I’ve already visited twice and can’t wait to return for more!"
Jessica Teeters
"I’m a long term vegan, but my partner isn’t. We decided to eat here the night before his marathon and they were so amazingly helpful, even reading off nutrition information for him to decide what had the most carbohydrates in it. He demolished the falafel and fries. I got their crunchy dog and the flavor profile was amazing. Our waitress was getting slammed as we were wrapping up our meal and maintained composure and professionalism. As an office manager in a high stress environment myself, I was very impressed with her composure. I feel so bad for forgetting her name! The real star of the show is their desert menu! So much so that I had to come back the next day just to experience the cakes and milkshakes on an empty stomach! We are from West Virginia so we don’t get a lot of options, when we travel to cities I always try to get in one “full vegan” dining experience, and this one was the best so far! The staff really send it above and beyond!
Note: I noticed a few dachshund-themed things on the wall and having 3 weenies myself, this brought me great joy!"
stacie bowman
"Phenomenal place to grab lunch! Their vegan and gluten-free options were very yummy. The interior is cozy with cool decorations. And our waitress was attentive and upbeat. They also have homemade ice cream and milkshakes. 5/5 stars in all categories! We even took photos outside because the mart next door has a “Greetings from Wilmington” mural."
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, everything at Sealevel City Vegan Diner is vegan, including cheese, mayo, and sour cream.
Yes, many menu items can be made gluten-free. It's best to confirm with your server about specific preferences and cross-contamination concerns.
Popular choices include the lentil burger patty melt, Buffalo crunch dog, and the kimchi tempeh Reuben. Don't forget to explore the dessert menu!
The diner has a welcoming, vintage chic atmosphere with cozy seating options, including booths and floor pillows.
The restaurant is described as low-key and offers excellent service, suggesting walk-ins are generally welcome, but reservations are not explicitly mentioned as required.
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The culinary creations here may be free of animal products, but they're certainly not lacking in flavor, from the addictive lentil burger patty melt to a kimchi tempeh Reuben that hits all the right notes.
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The owner of Sealevel is a well-known Wilmington restaurateur who owns other great restaurants in town, but this is the only all-vegan one. What you find here is what we like to consider old-school vegan — you’ll see more of the lentils and tempeh options on the menu. It’s an unassuming diner located at the end of a strip mall with excellent service and fresh and consistently solid fare.
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Scott Key, one of the Sealevel owners, say they make it easy to try vegan food with classic comfort food. This sandwich, with house-made kimchi and sauerkraut, Russian dressing and grilled rye bread is one marked as a staff and customer favorite. If you like the Reuben, you could also try their burgers (including the popular lentil burger) and the Kale Nachos at 1015 S.
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I arrived at Sealevel City Vegan Diner and was greeted with a big smile and bigger cookie from resident baker Cherry Gibbs. I felt immediately at home with the casual vibe and friendliness of all the staff with booth, counter and pillowed floor seating options, and I knew I was in for a good time. Owners Scott Key and Kelsey Gibbs’ mission is easy.
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If you are craving some classic fried food, you have to give this vegan, gluten-free dish a try. Order this appetizer at Sealevel City Vegan Diner that comes with a homemade cocktail and tartar sauce for your “fried seafood” fix.
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Sealevel City Vegan Diner has fun and funky diner vibes with an all vegan menu consisting of hot dogs, sandwiches, wraps, tacos and plenty of gluten-free options. Diners rave about the atmosphere and the housemade lentil burger.
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- Rating: 4.5/5 (266 reviews)- Price level: $$- Address: 1015 South Kerr Ave. Wilmington, North Carolina - Categories: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan- Read more on Yelp
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Currently one of only 2 all vegan restaurants in town, SeaLevel Vegan Diner is a must. My personal go-to is the lentil burger on a brown rice tortilla, add avocado.
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