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“A better world, one vegan dish at a time”

Chef-driven TLC Vegan Cafe aka. “Tastes Like Chicken” is Chef Troy Gardner’s newest culinary venture & commitment to creating “a better world, one vegan dish at a time.” 

Voted D Magazine’s Best Vegan Restaurant and CultureMap’s Best Ghost Kitchen, TLC Vegan Kitchen began as Dallas area’s first and finest delivery & curbside pick-up craft vegan kitchen, now with a dine in version in Richardson called, TLC Vegan Cafe. The menu radiates excellence with varying flavors of savory & sweets varieties from a plethora of textures and spices. Popular favorites include Chef Troy’s famous chicken fried oyster mushrooms, house made sauces, mouthwatering butter cream cake, nationally renowned banana foster pudding, and his award-winning Texas chili!  

With more than 25 years of culinary experience including Discovery Channel and Food Network appearances, time at Sabor Vegan Academy in Spain, publishing a cook book, and countless local and regional appearance, Chef Troy Gardner brings a wealth of knowledge, love, and life to this incredible eatery!