Franchesca's Empanadas Cafe

Dominican Cafe, Vegan Empanadas
Vegan options
Poor vegan options
4.3 (350) · $$ · Restaurant · Latin, Dominican · Hours
LunchCasual DiningTakeoutFamily FriendlyAffordable Eats
Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating
Popular tips: "Try the vegan beefless and vegan pupusa, frequently praised for flavor."
Must-try: empanada, pupusas, apple pie
Praised for: friendly service, cozy atmosphere, beautiful interior
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Sunday 10 AM-7 PM
Monday 10 AM-8 PM
Tuesday 10 AM-8 PM
Wednesday 10 AM-8 PM
Thursday 10 AM-8 PM
Friday 10 AM-8 PM
Saturday 10 AM-8 PM
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428 S Highland Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224
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Spinach Rating

star 4.3
out of 5
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star 4.8 (344 reviews)
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star 3.83 (6 reviews)
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Vegan Friendliness

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Poor vegan options

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  • VEGAN OPTIONS Many · 5–10 dishes
  • MENU Separate vegan menu
  • STAFF Friendly
  • PROTEIN tofu, mock meat, beans + 1 more

Some users reported dishes labeled vegan that weren't — double-check with staff.

Others mentioned staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

A few noted cross-contamination — worth asking about sauces before ordering.

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