Casa de Luz

Animal-free food served by happy hippies
Noteworthy for: Casa de Luz "gluten- and allergen-aware", meaning they clearly mark meals containing potentially problematic ingredients. So watch out, gluten: Casa de Luz will have none of your trickery.

Countering the argument that vegan food is boring, Casa de Luz presents an amazing array of tastes and textures, ranging from crunchy granola to rice with savory mushroom gravy. It's all 100 percent organic too. The no-decisions-required, fixed-price lunches and dinners include soup, salad, and an entree. You grab your own soup and salad, and mains are served with remarkable efficiency.
During lunch, the dining room is bathed in natural light, enhancing the already-cheerful vibe. Little hippie children dancing around also add to the joyful noise. Casa de Luz is popular among young parents from nearby Travis Heights, a neighborhood bursting with affluent tree-huggers.

The cafe keeps costs low by maintaining a bare-bones staff, so be prepared to deposit your dirty dishes in the appropriate tubs.