I was looking around for some good vegan food in Shelbyville TN. Guess what. It's a food desert! There's almost nothing to eat for a vegan. I went into Legends Steakhouse hoping to find a good baked potato. They did have potatoes! Here's how it went.
I knew they probably don't get many vegan weirdos coming into their small town steakhouse so I made it very clear what I wanted. Using the V word in Shelbyville could lead to confusion or misunderstanding. I ordered "a baked potato with absolutely nothing on it...no butter or anything, just a plain baked potato, and steamed broccoli with nothing on it....just plain broccoli with no butter, and a sweet potato, also plain with absolutely nothing on it" and a sweet tea with lemon.
I couldn't tell if the cooking process was 100% vegan. I did see some brown residue on the bottom of the potato. It could have been caramelized oil or meat juice. I avoided that part just in case. The food was great! Both potatoes and the broccoli tasted fresh and were perfectly cooked. The tea was very good. With a few shakes of salt and pepper, this was an excellent meal.
Legends has several locations in Middle Tennessee. This Shelbyville TN location is very nice. The interior has brick, iron, and wood details that gives it a slightly formal but cozy environment. It was nice and quiet at the time of my visit. The dining area and restroom were clean. The service was very slow. Every part of my visit was slow, but I wasn't in a rush. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants a good meal and has time to take it slowly. Meat eaters and vegans can find something to eat at Legends!
I live in Lynchburg and work in Shelbyville, so I know what you mean about it being a food desert for vegans! Eating out happens rarely for me. I'm glad you enjoyed your visit, though.
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