Oklahoma City’s first vegan restaurant is set to close permanently. The Loaded Bowl will serve its final meal on June 27, ending its 13-year run. The restaurant shared the news of its closure on social media and invited guests to visit before it shuts down.
The Loaded Bowl to Close in OKC After 13 Years
A local favorite plant-based diner, The Loaded Bowl, will be closing soon. The restaurant and its food truck are known for a ‘conscious comfort food’ menu. Located in the Farmers Market District, the restaurant focuses entirely on fresh, vegan dishes.
The restaurant team announced its closure with a heartfelt message on social media. The team said, “After 13 incredible years of loading bowls, we have decided to close up shop!”
Though no official reason was shared, the team said, “Life is taking us in a different direction, and we want to honor what The Loaded Bowl has accomplished by going out on our terms.”
In the post, the team expressed gratitude to the community and its customers for their support.
“Early days of tracking down the food truck, the people who faithfully ordered meal planning, and everyone who rallied around us to get the brick-and-mortar open,” added the team.
Loyal fans of The Loaded Bowl shared their sadness on social media after the announcement. One of the customers commented, “Ah family, you will be so missed! We know whatever you do next will be amazing. Wishing you abundance and sending love! Thank you for being an OG for all of us here in OKC.”
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Journey of the Restaurant
Oklahoma-based The Loaded Bowl was founded in 2013. It was the first vegan food truck in OKC and aimed to provide affordable plant-based meals.
With growing demand in the food community, The Loaded Bowl expanded into a brick-and-mortar location in 2016. It also offers bakery items, catering, and wholesale services.
The restaurant also promotes sustainability and ethical practices. It serves original plant-based dishes prepared with ethically sourced ingredients. It has created a sense of community with its business practices.
With biodegradable, recyclable, or reusable packaging designs, the restaurant has made efforts to reduce waste.
As the restaurant enters the final chapter of its journey, The Loaded Bowl team invites the Oklahoma community to visit and enjoy their favorite dishes. The closure of the restaurant will leave a long-lasting impact on the OKC vegan community.
