Laughing
Seed
Café
Vegetarian with an International Flair
VOTED #1 VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT & #1 SALAD in ASHEVILLE! *Best of WNC 2018 - Mountain Express
Welcome to The Laughing Seed Cafe, Asheville's original downtown vegetarian restaurant. We've provided the finest organic, local, and farm-to-table vegetarian cuisine with an international flair for twenty years and counting.
Downtown Asheville
Hours
Monday
11:30 - 9
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11:30 - 9
Thursday
11:30 - 9
Friday and Saturday
11:30 - 10
*Open late this summer until 12am
Live music & late night menu!
Sunday
11 - 9
Sunday Brunch
11-3
Reservations
We generally seat on a first-come, first-serve basis; however, in order to better accommodate large parties, we will accept reservations for groups of 6 or more. For smaller parties, we recommend taking advantage of our call-ahead seating option. Simply call the restaurant 15-20 minutes prior to your anticipated arrival time. Our host will be happy to add your name to our wait list in advance in order to reduce your wait time.
Our Menu
appetizers
HUMMUS TRIO (V, GFI option) $10
Spicy black bean hummus, traditional garlic chickpea hummus, and a roasted vegetable hummus.
Served with our freshly baked whole wheat pita and crudité.
PAKORAS (V option, GFI) $7 / $10
Your choice of two or four of our popular Indian style fritters made with chickpea batter and seasonal vegetables. Served with our delicious Punjabi sauce and yogurt for dipping.
FRESH SPRING ROLLS (V, GFI) $8.5
Two rice paper wraps filled with fresh basil leaves, Napa and purple cabbage, shredded carrots, scallions, and grilled tofu. Served with sesame ginger dipping sauce.
JALAPEÑO ONION FRIES (V, GFI) $5 / $7.50
Hand cut organic russet potatoes fried with jalapeños and onions. Served with organic ketchup. For our insanely good vegan chipotle ranch dressing add .75.
LOCAL CHEESE PLATE market value (GFI option)
Please ask your server for today’s cheese selections from predominantly local producers. Served with chutney, seasonal fruit, nuts, house-baked crackers, and our house made toast.
SOUP of the DAY
Ask your server about today’s selection.
salads
Dressings (V, GFI): Champagne Dijon Vinaigrette, Asian Fusion, Chipotle Ranch, Sherry Vinaigrette, Sesame Ginger, Raw Lemon Tahini, and Caesar. Additions: Avocado $2, Hummus $3, Grilled Tofu $2, Grilled Tempeh $3, Kraut $2, Kimchee $2, Goat Cheese $2
SIMPLE SALAD (V, GFI) $8
Organic local greens, grated carrots, red cabbage, red bell pepper, red onion, tomato, cucumber, and sprouts.
LAUGHING SEED SALAD (V, GFI) $13
Organic local spring mix, romaine lettuce, grated carrot, red cabbage, cherry tomatoes, red bell peppers, cucumber, red onion, blanched broccoli, mung bean, and clover sprouts, topped with sunflower and pumpkin seeds.
LOTUS BOWL (V, GFI) $15
A Laughing Seed salad on a bed of brown rice, topped with avocado and our purple sauerkraut.
CAESAR (V option, GFI option) $13
Our spin on the traditional favorite. Romaine lettuce tossed with our creamy Caesar dressing and topped with focaccia croutons, shaved Parmesan, and crispy Southern fried seitan.
SPINACH BERRY SALAD (V option, GFI) $14
Fresh, organic spinach tossed with a blackberry balsamic vinaigrette, candied walnuts, fresh strawberries, pickled onions, goat cheese, and local sunflower sprouts.
ASIAN FUSION (V, GFI option) $14
Udon noodles, bokchoy, mixed greens, mung bean sprouts, daikon, bell peppers, grated carrot, blanched broccoli, red cabbage, cucumber, cilantro, and pumpkin seeds tossed with sweet chili-peanut dressing.
TOSTADA ENSALADA (V option, GFI) $15
Crispy corn tortillas piled high with local greens, black beans, brown rice, and our house made chorizo-style grilled tofu. Topped with cheddar/jack cheese, salsa, guacamole, grape tomatoes, red onion, corn, and house pickled jalapeños. Served with chipotle ranch.
MEDITERRANEAN (V option, GFI option) $13
Romaine lettuce, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and red bell pepper tossed in champagne-Dijon vinaigrette and topped with feta cheese, house-cured olives, and pepperoncini. Served with freshly baked whole wheat pita.
sandwiches
Sandwiches are served with a house-made pickle, and your choice of slaw, our side of the day, or house-cut sweet potato chips. Our buns are freshly baked in house. Sub fries or a small salad for $2. Vegan Daiya cheese available. Gluten free bread/buns from Simple Kneads Bakery can be substituted for .75.
THE SEED BURGER (V, GFI option) $13
A black bean, beet, carrot, tofu, and onion burger, seasoned with roasted garlic and chipotle barbecue sauce. Served on a vegan bun with shiitake bacon aioli, lettuce, tomato, and red onion. Add: Swiss, Cheddar/Jack, Goat Cheese or Feta $1 Vegan Daiya cheese $2 Avocado $2 Smoked Onions $1
BUFFALO FRIED SEITAN (V) $12
Our tender house made seitan cutlet is Southern fried and dipped in Buffalo sauce, then served on a house made sesame bun topped with smoked onions, lettuce, and pickles. Add Swiss or Cheddar/Jack $1 Add Vegan Daiya cheese $2
REUBEN (V option, GFI option) $14
Grilled and marinated “pastrami” style dry rubbed tempeh, Swiss cheese, grilled onions, house made purple kraut, and Thousand Island dressing on Annie’s grilled marble rye.
BBQ JACKFRUIT SANDWICH (V option, GFI option) $13
Shredded jackfruit braised with our tangy chipotle barbecue sauce. Served on a bun and topped with melted cheddar/jack cheese, house pickled jalapenos, and smoked onions.
CAESAR WRAP (V option) $12
Crisp Romaine lettuce tossed with our garlicky house made Caesar dressing, southern fried seitan, and shaved parmesan cheese in a whole wheat tortilla wrap.
GRILLED GOAT CHEESE (V option, GFI option) $12
Goat cheese, pesto, grilled tomato, and balsamic reduction on Annie’s sourdough bread.
entrées
THALI PLATE (V option, GFI option) $15
Our East Indian combination plate features aromatic rice served with a seasonal mixed vegetable curry, our daily dal, chutney, a papadam, yogurt, Punjabi sauce, and house made garlic naan.
CAULIFLOWER PO’ BOY TACOS (V, GFI) $12
Corn meal crusted cauliflower florets, fried and served on soft corn tortillas with shredded lettuce, tomato, pickled onions, and a house made Remoulade sauce. Served with your choice of side. Add Avocado $2
HARMONY BOWL (V, GFI) small $12/ large $15
Layers of organic brown rice, organic black beans, grilled and marinated organic tofu or tempeh, steamed seasonal veggies, and our addictive sesame ginger sauce. Add: Avocado $2, Kimchee $2, Purple Kraut $2
SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST BURRITO (V option) $15
A whole wheat tortilla filled with our chorizo style tofu, grilled peppers and onions, spinach, black beans and rice, tossed in chipotle barbecue sauce. Topped with salsa, cheddar/jack cheese, and avocado crema. Served with a small salad.
LOW COUNTRY ROLLUPS $14 (V option)
Our sweet and tangy organic tofu barbecue and cheddar/jack cheese wrapped in whole wheat flour tortillas and topped with tahini mustard sauce. Served with brown rice and southern slaw.
raw entrées
SPINACH PESTO MANICOTTI (V, GFI) $15
Zucchini “noodles” stuffed with cashew ricotta and sunflower seed-spinach pesto. Served over sundried tomato marinara with house-marinated olives and a drizzle of lemon basil olive oil.
DRAGON BOWL (V, GFI) $15
Layers of arugula, cauliflower “rice,” seasonal raw veggies, house made purple kraut and kimchee, avocado, and cashew-beet pâté, topped with pumpkin and sunflower seeds. Served with raw lemon tahini dressing.
A FEW OF OUR LOCAL PURVEYORS:
Annie’s Bakery, Serious Dog Farm, Buchi Kombucha, Smiling Hara Tempeh, Simple Kneads Bakery,Blue Ridge Creamery, Asheville Brewer’s Alliance, Midnight Mushrooms, Mountain Foods, Myco-Gardens, Toska’s Truffles, and the Sleight Family Farm
appetizers
HUMMUS TRIO (V, GFI option) $10
Spicy black bean hummus, traditional garlic chickpea hummus, and a roasted vegetable hummus. Served with freshly baked whole wheat pita and crudité.
PAKORAS (V option, GFI) $7 / $10
Your choice of two or four of our popular Indian style fritters made with chickpea batter and seasonal vegetables. Served with our delicious Punjabi sauce and yogurt for dipping.
HOUSE “FAUX”CUTERIE PLATE (V, GFI option) $12
A seasonal charcuterie board with house-cured, pickled, or smoked vegetables. Served with our delicious hot sauce, savory condiments, house-baked crackers, and crostini.
JALAPEÑO ONION FRIES (V, GFI) $5 / $7.5
Hand-cut russet potatoes fried with jalapeños and onions. Served with organic ketchup. Add chipotle ranch dressing .75
FRESH SPRING ROLLS (V, GFI) $8
Two rice paper rolls filled with fresh basil leaves, Napa and purple cabbage, grated carrots, grilled tofu, and scallions. Served with sesame ginger dipping sauce.
LOCAL CHEESE PLATE (GFI option) market value
Please ask your server about today’s cheese selection from predominantly regional sources. Served with chutney, seasonal fruit, nuts, house-baked crackers, and our house baked toast.
SOUP of the DAY
Ask your server about today’s selection.
small plates
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES (V) $9
Three cornmeal crusted fried tomatoes served over sweet potato grits with a red pepper coulis.
CAULIFLOWER CRUST PIZZA (GFI) $14
A soft crust pizza made of cauliflower and parmesan cheese with the chef’s choice of toppings.
MUSHROOM YAKITORI (V, GFI) $8
Two skewers of marinated seasonal mushrooms and eggplant, grilled and served with our sweet and salty dipping sauce.
GRILLED WRAPPED ASPARAGUS (V, GFI ) $8
Bundles of grilled asparagus wrapped in our house made carrot prosciutto and drizzled with a balsamic reduction.
TOSTONES (V, GFI) $5
Golden twice fried plantains served with house made lime crema. Add guacamole $2.
salads
Dressings (V, GFI) – Champagne Dijon Vinaigrette, Asian Fusion, Chipotle Ranch, Raw Lemon Tahini, Sesame Ginger, Sherry Vinaigrette, and Caesar. Additions: Kraut $2, Avocado $2, Hummus $3, Grilled Tofu $2, Grilled Tempeh $3, Kimchee $2, Goat cheese $2
SIMPLE SALAD (V, GFI) $8
Mixed local greens, grated carrots, red cabbage, red bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and sprouts.
LAUGHING SEED SALAD (V, GFI) $13
Organic local greens, romaine lettuce, grated carrot, red cabbage, grape tomatoes, red bell peppers, cucumber, red onion, blanched broccoli, mung bean, and clover sprouts, sprinkled with sunflower and pumpkin seeds.
LOTUS BOWL (V, GFI) $15
A Laughing Seed Salad on a layer of brown rice, topped with our red cabbage kraut and avocado.
TOSTADA ENSALADA (V option, GFI) $15
Crispy corn tortillas piled high with local greens, black beans, brown rice, and house made “chorizo” style grilled tofu. Topped with salsa, guacamole, cheddar/jack cheese, grape tomatoes, red onion, corn, and house pickled jalapeños. Served with chipotle ranch.
SPINACH BERRY SALAD (V option, GFI) $14
Organic spinach tossed with blackberry balsamic vinaigrette, candied walnuts, fresh strawberries, pickled onions, goat cheese, and local sunflower sprouts.
CAESAR – (V option, GFI option) $13
Our spin on the traditional favorite. Romaine lettuce tossed with our creamy Caesar dressing and topped with house made focaccia croutons, shaved parmesan, and our crispy Southern fried seitan. Vegan option is served with grilled marinated tofu.
ASIAN FUSION (V, GFI option) $14
Udon noodles, bokchoy, mixed greens, daikon, mung bean sprouts, bell peppers, grated carrot and red cabbage, blanched broccoli, cucumber, pumpkin seeds, and cilantro, tossed with sweet chili-peanut dressing.
MEDITERRANEAN (V option, GFI option) $13
Romaine lettuce, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and red bell pepper tossed in champagne-Dijon vinaigrette and topped with feta cheese, house-cured olives and pepperoncini. Served with whole wheat pita.
sandwiches
Served with house-made pickle and your choice of hand-cut sweet potato chips, slaw, or our seasonal side of the day. Our buns are freshly baked in house. Sub a small salad or fries $2. Vegan Daiya cheese is available. Locally made Simple Kneads gluten free vegan bread or buns $ .75
THE SEED BURGER (V, GFI option) $13
A beet, black bean, carrot, onion and tofu burger, seasoned with roasted garlic and chipotle barbecue sauce. Served on our house made bun with shiitake mushroom aioli, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickles. Add: Swiss, cheddar/jack, goat cheese, or feta $1 - Vegan Daiya Cheese $2 - Avocado $2 - Smoked Onions $1
BBQ JACKFRUIT (V option, GFI option) $13
Shredded jackfruit braised in our tangy chipotle barbecue sauce. Served on a bun and topped with melted cheddar/jack cheese, house pickled jalapenos, and smoked onions.
REUBEN (V option, GFI option) $14
Grilled and marinated “pastrami-style” rubbed organic tempeh, Swiss cheese, grilled onions, house made purple kraut, and Thousand Island dressing on Annie’s grilled marble rye.
entrées
MIDNIGHT MUSHROOM RAMEN BOWL (V) $16
Ramen noodles in a fragrant ginger, lemongrass, and mushroom broth, topped with house made kimchee, a Midnight Mushroom medley, fresh basil, shaved jalapeño, mung bean sprouts, and scallions.
EAST INDIAN THALI (V option, GFI option) $15
Our East Indian combination plate features aromatic rice with a seasonal mixed vegetable curry, our daily dal, chutney, papadam, yogurt, Punjabi sauce, and house made garlic naan.
HARMONY BOWL (V, GFI) small $12/ large $15
Layers of organic brown rice, organic black beans, grilled and marinated organic tofu or tempeh, steamed seasonal veggies and our addictive sesame ginger sauce. Add house made kimchee or kraut $2 Add Avocado $2
BLACKENED JACKFRUIT and GRITS (V,GFI) $17
A filet of blackened jackfruit and nori served over sweet potato grits with blistered cherry tomatoes, green bells pepper, crispy fried okra, and lemon.
SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST BURRITO (V option) $15
A whole wheat flour tortilla filled with our “chorizo” style tofu, grilled peppers and onions, spinach, black beans, and rice and tossed with our chipotle barbecue sauce. Topped with salsa, cheddar/jack cheese, and avocado crema. Served with salad.
THAI PANANG CURRY (V, GFI option) $17
Sautéed seasonal vegetables with oyster mushrooms and bok choy in a mild coconut milk based curry sauce. Served over coconut basmati rice with crispy fried house made seitan, and a lentil papadam. Sub organic crispy fried tofu $1
MARKET PLATE (V, GFI) market value
Wild rice and an assortment of seasonal vegetables sourced from our local farmer’s market. Ask your server about today’s selection. Add: grilled or cripy tofu $2, organic grilled tempeh $3, fried seitan $3
SUMMER DAYS PESTO PASTA $15 (V option)
Cavatappi noodles tossed with our fresh pesto of the day and seasonal vegetables.
raw entrées
SPINACH PESTO MANICOTTI (V, GFI) $15
Zucchini “noodles” stuffed with cashew ricotta and sunflower seed-spinach pesto. Served over sundried tomato marinara with house-marinated olives, and lemon basil oil.
DRAGON BOWL (V, GFI) $15
Layers of arugula, cauliflower “rice,” seasonal veggies, house made kraut and kimchi, avocado, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, and cashew-beet pâté. Served with raw lemon tahini dressing.
A FEW OF OUR LOCAL PURVEYORS: Smiling Hara Tempeh, Annie’s Bakery, Midnight Mushrooms, Simple Kneads Bakery, Serious Dog Farm,Buchi Kombucha, Asheville Brewers Alliance, Blue Ridge Creamery, Mountain Foods, Sleight Family Farm, Myco-Gardens, Toska’s Truffles
fresh live juices $5.25
Bright Eyes
Carrot, Apple, Ginger
Greener Warrior
Kale, Celery, Parsley, Cucumber, Apple
Carrot Combo
Add any combination of the following: Parsley, Beet, Ginger, Celery, Cucumber, Apple, Kale
smoothies $5.25
Nuts and Berries
Strawberry, Banana, Peanut Butter, Almond Milk
The Coolio
Strawberry, Banana, Basil, Orange
Coco Rosie
Coconut, Strawberry, Papaya, Rosewater
soda - iced tea - juice $3.00
San Pellegrino, Virgil's Root Beer, Reed's Ginger Brew, Blue Sky Natural Cola or Lemon/Lime
Pineapple, Orange, Cranberry, Pomegranate, Grapefruit, Papaya, Apple
Black Iced Tea, Grandma's Garden Herbal Iced Tea (rose hips, hibiscus, berry)
hot tea $2.25
Chamomile, Ginger, Peppermint, Kukicha Twig, Green, Darjeeling, Earl Grey, Yerba Mate
mocktails $5.00
Strawberry-Basil Lemonade
Raspberry-Jalapeño Lemonade
Blackberry-Ginger-Mint Lemonade
Citrus-Ginger Limeade
Vanilla-Almond Dream
Oasis (Pineapple, Vanilla, Almond, Lime)
Piña Colada
Grapefruit-Ginger Mojito
Cucumber Margarita
Orange Creamsicle
Zen Garden (Celery, Rosemary, Lemon, Green Tea)
Enhancements $3.00
Transform a beverage of your choice into a healing tonic by adding your choice of locally sourced herbal glycerite tinctures, or booze it up with a shot of well liquor for the same price.
Calming/Aphrodisiac - Kava Kava, Damiana
Mood/Hormonal balance - Dandelion, Burdock, Yellow Dock
Digestion/Stress/Hangover relief - Kudzu, Milk, Thistle, Slippery Elm
Immunity Boost - Echinacea, Elderberry, Lemon Balm, Queen of the Meadow
Energy/Focus - Panax Ginseng, Gingko Biloba, Schizandra Berry, Spikenard Root
specialty cocktails
Serendipity $9.00
Pineapple, Elderflower Liqueur, Silver Sake, Basil
East of Eden $9.00
Organic Vodka, Apple, Domaine du Canton Ginger Liqueur, Lime
Fireflower Margarita $10.00
Espalon Reposado, Cointreau, Rosewater, Fresh Lime, Buchi Fire float
Revolver $9.00
Espalon Reposado Tequila, Drambuie, Lillet Blanc, Lemon, Smoked Paprika, Chili
Jessica Rabbit $9.00
Cardinal Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Citrus-Ginger Agave, Fresh Carrot, Lime
Ampersand $10.00
Cardinal Barrel-Aged Gin, Fresh Red Bell Pepper, Cracked Black Pepper Syrup, Lime
classic cocktails $8.00
Bloody Mary
French 75
Manhattan
Martini
Pimm's Cup
Margarita
Negroni
Dark & Stormy
Gimlet
Kir Royale
Vesper
Mojito
Hot Toddy
Old Fashioned
Moscow Mule
Cosmopolitan
buchi kombucha $5.00
Fire - On tap
Cayenne and Ginger
Water
Watermelon, Coconut water, Blueberry
Unlimited
Apple and Lime
on tap
Mother Earth IPA 6.9% $4.50
Green Man Porter 6% $4.50
Noble Spice Merchant "Chai" Cider (10 oz.) 6% $5.50
Two more rotating drafts also available.
bottles/cans
Birdsong Jalapeno Pale Ale 5.5% $5.00
Wicked Weed Pacificmost Gose (mango/guava) 4.2% $5.00
New Belgium Citradelic IPA 6% $4.00
Fullsteam Cackalacky Ginger Pale Ale 5% $4.00
Highland Gaelic Ale 5.6% $4.00
Hi-Wire Bed of Nails Brown Ale 6.1% $4.00
Green Man ESB 5.5% $4.00
Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale 6.5% $4.00
Founders Porter 6.5% $4.00
Samuel Smith Organic Lager 5% $5.00
Duck Rabbit Milk Stout 5.7% $4.00
Uinta Hop Nosh IPA 7.3% $4.00
Chimay Blue Label 9% $8.00
Erdinger Non-Alcoholic $4.00
Glutenberg Pale Ale (GF) 5.5% $5.00
Stone Citrusy Wit 5.3% $4.00
red wine
Malbec - Cuma - Argentina '15 8/30
Cabernet Sauvignon-Chasing Lions Oakville, CA '14 9/35
Pinot Noir - Errazuriz - Chile '14 9/34
Rioja - Rio Madre - Spain '14 7/26
Zinfandel - Marietta - Geyserville, CA Lot 63 8/30
BOTTLES
Pacific Redwood Natural Red - Mendocino, CA 20
Cabernet Sauvignon-Earthworks - Barossa Valley, Australia '13 30
Domaine Tour D'Auron - Bordeaux, France '10 32
HALF BOTTLES
Rioja - El Coto - Spain '11 16
Pinot Noir - King Estate - Eugene, OR '14 25
mead
Fox Hill Meadery - Marshall, NC 8/30
Ginger-Apricot
Blackberry
white wine
Pinot Grigio - Lagaria - Venezie, Italy '14 7/26
Chardonnay - Errazuriz - Chile '13 9/34
Rueda - S Naia - Spain '14 9/34
Sauv Blanc - Unique - Loire Valley, France - '15 9/14
Cava Brut - Proa - Penedés, Spain 6/24
Côtes du Rhône Blanc - Guigal - France '14 8/32
BOTTLES
Chardonnay - Monticello - Napa Valley, CA '14 36
Viognier - Alumba - South Australia '15 30
Frey Natural White - Mendocino, CA 20
HALF BOTTLES
Pinot Gris - King Estate - Oregon '14 18
Chardonnay - Steele - CA '14 24
Sauvignon Blanc - Honig - Napa, CA '15 20
sake
Momokawa Pearl Nigori or Silver 8/30
Momokawa Organic Junmai Ginjo .375ml 18
Snow Maiden - Junmai Ginjo Nigori .300ml 18
Sunday Brunch
11:00 - 3:00
APPETIZERS
Cinnamon Buns (V) $5
Whole wheat sweet buns rolled with cinnamon filling and touch of orange zest, served over salted caramel and topped with vanilla-orange glaze.
Hummus Trio (V, GFI option) $9
Spicy black bean, traditional roasted garlic, and grilled carrot.
Served with house-made whole wheat pita and organic blue corn chips.
Flatbread Breakfast Pizza $12
Chef's daily selection of toppings. Ask your server for today's selection.
Soup of the Day - cup $4/bowl $5
SALADS
Dressings (V, GFI) – Champagne-Dijon Vinaigrette, Chipotle Ranch, Lemon-Tahini, Sesame-Ginger, Asian Fusion(Chili-Peanut), and Raw Tangy Tahini
Laughing Seed Salad (V, GFI) $11
Organic spring mix, romaine lettuce, grated carrot, red cabbage, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red bell peppers, cucumber, red onions, blanched broccoli, mung bean & clover sprouts.
Topped with sunflower and pumpkin seeds. Choice of dressing
Lyonnaise (GFI) $13
A warm salad grilled with romaine, portabella "ham", smokey potatoes, a local sunny-up egg* and drizzled with house made honey mustard.
Fireside Salad (GFI) $14
A fall and winter favorite. Kale and frisee, smoked onions, and cranberry-pickled apples, tossed with sherry vinaigrette and topped with goat cheese, shiitake "bacon" and sage pecans.
OMELETS
House Omelet $12 (GFI option)
Avocado, cheddar-jack, shiitake “bacon”, chipotle marinated tomatoes. Served with a biscuit and smoky potatoes.
Market Omelet $12 (GFI option, usually)
Ask your server what we picked up at the market this week!
RAW ENTREES
Spinach Pesto Manicotti (V, GFI, Raw) $15
Zucchini “noodles” stuffed with cashew “ricotta” and sunflower seed-spinach pesto. Served over sundried tomato marinara with house-marinated olives.!
Dragon Bowl (V, GFI) small $10/large $15A bed of fresh arugula topped with cauliflower rice, fresh seasonal veggies, avocado, house-made kraut, kimchee, and our cashew-beet plate.
ENTREES
Coconut Mocha Pancakes $10
Chocolate espresso pancakes with chocolate chips and coconut whipped cream.
Breakfast Bowl (V option, GFI) $10
Yukon Gold potatoes, sweet potatoes, kale, smoked onions, carrot “bacon”, and two eggs your way or scrambled tofu. - Add Avocado $2 - Add Chevre $2
Blue Plate (V option) $10
Choice of scrambled eggs or organic scrambled tofu, with vegan biscuits and gravy, smoky potatoes, seitan “sausage”, and grits.
Huevos Rancheros (V option, GFI) $11
Fried corn tortillas layered with house “chorizo” tofu, organic black beans, grilled peppers and onions with your choice of scrambled tofu or eggs your way. Topped with chipotle-ranchero sauce, pico de gallo and fresh cilantro.
Breakfast Burrito (V option) $11
A whole wheat tortilla stuffed with brown rice, black beans, our "chorizo" style tofu, grilled peppers and onions, spinach, scrambled egg or organic tofu scramble, cheddar/jack cheese and house pickled jalapeños. Served with house-made salsa and a side of smokey potatoes.
Fried “Chicken” Seitan & Waffles $12
House jalapeño waffles with Cajun maple syrup and house-made “chicken-fried” seitan. Topped with a sunny-side up egg, and served with a kale and pickled red onion salad.
“Crab”cake Benedict $14
Housemade English muffin topped with Jackfruit “crab”cakes and sunny-side up egg, smothered with Old Bay hollandaise and served with smoky potatoes.
Monte Cristo $14 (GFI option)
French toast sandwich with portabella “ham”, Swiss, smoked onions, and blackberry mustard, with a side of smoky brunch potatoes.
Harmony Bowl (V, GFI) small $10/large $14
Our house favorite: layers of organic brown rice, organic black beans, seasonal steamed vegetables, and our addictive sesame-ginger sauce. Top with your choice of marinated and grilled organic tofu or tempeh. ~ Add egg $2 ~ Add kimchee $2 ~ Add avocado $2
PLEASE, NO SUBSTITUTIONS OR SPECIAL ORDERS ON BRUNCH MENU
(V) = items that contain no animal products (GFI) = Gluten-free ingredients • All water at Laughing Seed Café is triple-filtered. *Consuming raw or undercooked eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please notify your server of any food allergies and we will do our best to accommodate them.
The Legend of the Laughing Seed
On the Indonesian island of Bouton there is the legend of the Laughing Seed. This plant was sacred to the people of the Spice Islands for centuries. When the seeds of this plant were consumed, the people were intoxicated with laughter and able to communicate with the gods. It is said that this wondrous food satisfied the appetite and created a sense of fullness and well-being which lasted for many days… read more
