TasteBudz Natural Selections - Willits, California

B E.

Low key vegan spot in the heart of
Ukiah. Unquestionably the best vegan nachos I’ve ever tasted. House made cashew cheese is super umami. Every chip is dressed with flavor. Hot bar is great for those who want variety. Great daily juice choices. Service is excellent. Vibes are chill.

Elizabeth B.

I'd read a review that said the milkshakes were good, though the burger, fries and ranch dressing were not. . Ordered a small vanilla shake. The flavor was nice--they apparently make their own ice cream from almond milk-- but the shake was full of tiny ice crystals. Not creamy at all.

The only menu was leaning against the glass in front of the counter . It was dirty.
The counter was sticky as though it had not been wiped off in weeks.
It's a shame since Ukiah could use a vegan restaurant, but I doubt this place is going to survive. (Taste of Nepal only serves regional dishes).

I don't understand either, why it's listed as closing at 5. Very late for lunch, way early for dinner.

John M.

The place doesn’t have a very good dining place, though the food is decent. All the food is made to order, and the meat imitation is chewy and zesty. But the seasoning is more on the salty and greasy side. I was going to give it a 4 for the overall experience, though I’m inspired by its green. They don’t promote plastic utensils or bags, and the to-go box is biodegradable. If most restaurants follow their green, then we would live in a healthier world.

Sam F.

Passing through Ukiah and was pleased to find this vegan diner. A lot of the food is pre-prepared and on display so you know exactly what you’re getting. Easily mix and match the dishes you want. Great service with a smile. Young guy behind the counter called me “bro” despite our ~40 year age difference, which made me smile. I enjoyed the sidewalk seating so I could enjoy watching the world go by as I ate. The food was good, not spectacular, and I would definitely go again.

Apollo

Nachos
Ragoons
Mac and cheese

First time here I like the place
Customer service person was very nice had a excellent talk with him full of laughter will go back... give that man a raise

G P.

This was a great surprise on our road trip. The team here was really nice and very helpful with our selection process as many good options had us a bit grid locked. I would recommend this to anyone, but especially any vegan or vegetarian that finds themselves in the area.

Jana L. P.

Beautiful vegan food, tasty and hot. Loved the tofu, which is tough to do well. Peaceful environment with good energy. We split a plate of yam mashed potatoes and mushroom gravy with bbq tofu and two egg rolls-only $15 total! Thank you for the experience.

Matthew S.

I've just had a fantastic first experience at Taste Buds. I've had to begin a fairly restrictive diet recently, and had been wanting to find a place that I could eat out and still stay in line with the new diet. Both the owner and chef of Taste Buds were very helpful in explaining their selections on their menu.

They offer quite a few dishes that can be ordered, or you can choose from the many great items from their hot bar (which change daily). There is both indoor and outdoor seating, and parking along the street in front of the building, as well as in the back behind the building.