428 S. Dawson St.
Raleigh, North Carolina
The Fiction Kitchen brings you the experience diners have been craving in downtown Raleigh: Thoughtfully prepared vegan and vegetarian cuisine from a 100% vegetarian kitchen.
Find UsSunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 3:30PM - 7:30PM
Thursday 3:30PM - 7:30PM
Friday 3:30PM - 7:30PM
Saturday 3:30PM - 7:30PM
Butterhead Lettuce Wraps Braised tofu served cold OR bulgogi seitan served hot – with radish, scallions, cilantro, microgreens, sriracha peanuts, pickled vegetables, mint chutney and peanut sauce Vegan[optGluten-Free]
Bread + Spread Housemade gluten free cornbread OR local baguette with our dairy OR vegan pimento cheese and onion jam [optVegan optGluten-Free]
Squash Cakes Three pan-seared cakes of zucchini, squash and fresh herbs served with lemon-salted greens, pickled beets and dill aioli VeganGluten-Free
Cornmeal-fried Mushrooms Local oyster mushrooms, deep fried and served with fresh herbs, lemon wedge and fresh dill aioli OR tossed in spicy sweet chili sauce with sesame seeds and scallions Vegan
Root Vegetable Fries Served with a fresh dill aioli, chipotle ‘buttermilk’ dressing OR spicy peanut sauce. Add shiitake mushroom gravy and chives on the side for $2.5 Vegan
Tasting Plate Your choice of two dairy cheeses and/or housemade vegan nut cheeses with candied nuts, seasonal jam/chutney, crackers and either vegan pepperoni or gluten-free tempeh pâté [optVegan optGluten-Free]
Daily Soup Always made with love in house, cup or bowl ask your server for details
Locavore Salad Highlighting local, seasonal ingredients ask your server for details Vegan
Grilled Romaine Salad With your choice of dairy or vegan nut cheese, our vegan Caesar dressing, onion jam, and candied nuts [optVegan]Gluten-Free
FK House Salad Local mixed greens, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, carrots, radishes, sprouts and red onions tossed in a local ginger miso dressing VeganGluten-Free
N.C. Peanut Noodle Bowl Housemade hoisin bbq sauce, local shiitake mushrooms, seasonal vegetables and rice stick noodles stir-fried in coconut and sesame oils, garnished with sriracha peanuts, cilantro, fresh limes and local herbs VeganGluten-Free
Nori Roll With Sashimi Tofu Spicy local beet, cucumber and sticky Carolina Gold rice wrapped in nori, topped with sriracha mayo, sweet tamari and tempura flakes. Served with a mixed green ginger-sesame salad, seared sashimi-braised tofu, house-pickled ginger and wasabi Vegan[optGluten-Free]
Curry Bowl Housemade yellow curry, coconut milk and seasoned vegetables prepared on a spice level from 1 through 5, served with basmati rice on the side VeganGluten-Free
Sandwich + Side CHOOSE ONE: mock fried chicken, mock grilled chicken, braised tempeh OR fried green tomatoes served on Union Special focaccia with onion jam, charred local tomato, sorghum molasses dijon spread and your choice of a side Vegan[optGluten-Free]
Tempeh or “Brisket” and Grits Choice of seared balsamic-braised organic tempeh OR smoked seitan "brisket" served over cashew-creamed Farm & Sparrow grits with seasonal vegetables and pan jus Vegan[optGluten-Free]
Crispy Fried “Chicken” and Waffles Marinated, herb seasoned, dredged and fried mock chicken served on a Belgian style waffle, garnished with dressed arugula and agave. Try it turned up with spicy sweet chili sauce, tossed or on the side, by adding $1 Vegan
Eastern N.C. Style BBQ Pulled “Pork” House-smoked bbq "pork" with apple cider vinegar, crushed red pepper and garlic, served with local smashed potato, sorghum molasses dijon slaw and your choice of side Vegan
Tinga Tacos Two local corn tortillas filled with chipotle tinga mock chicken, local cabbage, cilantro and radishes. Switch it up with our bulgogi seitan or sauteed seasonal vegetables. Served with your choice of side. *Ask your server about add-on options Vegan[optGluten-Free]
Farmer’s Market Plate A rotating entree inspired by fresh, local, seasonal ingredients ask your server for details Vegan
Side Sautéed Greens VeganGluten-Free
Side Seasonal Vegetables VeganGluten-Free
Side Smashed Potato VeganGluten-Free
Shiitake Mushroom Gravy VeganGluten-Free
Cornmeal Fried Green Tomatoes Vegan
Black Beans with Chipotle ‘Buttermilk’ and Cilantro VeganGluten-Free
Grilled, Seared or Fried Tofu VeganGluten-Free
Grilled or Seared Tempeh VeganGluten-Free
Grilled Mock Chicken Vegan
Fried Mock Chicken Vegan
Chipotle Tinga Mock Chicken Vegan
Eastern NC BBQ Pulled “Pork” Vegan
Bulgogi Marinated Seitan Vegan
An addition of a vegan nut or dairy cheese ** ask for your options
Seasonal Fritters Rolled in sugar. Add a side of vegan whip cream for 50¢ Vegan
English Muffin Sandwich Michael’s vegan English muffin, Roma tomatoes, egg* or vegan “egg”, dairy or vegan cheese and your choice of protein [optVegan]
Funday Quiche Choose vegan or vegetarian; seasonal vegetables baked in vegan "egg" or an egg custard* inside a housemade crust. Served with root vegetable hash and fruit [optVegan]
The Farmer’s Plate Two local cage-free eggs* or tofu scramble, tempeh "bacon" or soysage, root vegetable hash or grits, served with a fresh baked vegan biscuit [optVegan optGluten-Free]
Biscuits and Gravy Savory vegan soysage gravy over fresh baked vegan biscuits; a Southern tradition Vegan
Grit Bowl of Goodness Cheesy or vegan grits, topped with sauteed greens, mushrooms, tempeh "bacon" and tofu scramble or egg* [optVegan]Gluten-Free
Free-to-Be Pancakes Vegan, gluten free, and soy free oat pancakes served with maple syrup and fruit. Add nuts, fruit or chocolate for $1.00
+ Please allow extra cooking time VeganGluten-Free
Way Faux or Huevos Rancheros Two local cage-free eggs* or tofu scramble with savory black beans and housemade salsa served on crispy tortillas Vegan
Fried “Chicken” and Waffles Marinated, herb seasoned, dredged and fried mock chicken served on a Belgian style waffle, topped with arugula salad and agave Vegan
French Toast and Soysage Locally baked bread topped with bananas and agave nectar, served with two housemade soysage patties and garnished with fruit Vegan
Fried “Chicken” Biscuit With N.C. Blackberry Jam Housemade vegan biscuit, vegan fried "chicken", NC blackberry jam. Served with root vegetable hash or grits Vegan
Anisette Cinnamon Roll Vegan
Root Vegetable Hash VeganGluten-Free
Tofu Scramble VeganGluten-Free
Vegan Grits VeganGluten-Free
Cheesy Grits Gluten-Free
Two Local Eggs* Gluten-Free
Seasonal Fruit VeganGluten-Free
Vegan Biscuit Vegan
Toast Vegan
Tempeh Bacon VeganGluten-Free
Soysage Vegan
Fried Mock Chicken Vegan
Conniption Gin, mint-lavender- rosemary simple, lemon, lime, blood orange-ginger bitters, aqua faba, orange blossom water, thyme
Lunazul Blanco Tequila, St. Germain, Mathilda Rosé, grapefruit juice, rosewater, lime
Fair Game Apple Brandy, Maker's Mark Bourbon, ginger syrup, apple cider, lemon juice, Angostura and apple bitters
Cardinal Gin, Beatnik Liqueur, Crude Rhubarb Bitters, orange simple, strawberry, basil, cucumber, lemon, lime
Fair Game Flying Pepper Vodka, PAMA Liqueur, jalapeno, grenadine, lime, Crude "No No" bitters
Templeton Rye Whiskey, Beatnik Liqueur, ginger syrup, lemon juice, thyme
Bailey's Almande, silver tequila, vegan horchata, vanilla-cinnamon simple, chai-spice dust
Kraken Rum, Frangelico, Jabberwock Liqueur, Slingshot Iced Coffee, sassafras simple, Crude Big Bear Bitters, soy cream, Videri cocoa powder
Rum, iced black tea, lemon, sugar, basil sprig, lemon wedge
Ask your server for details
Black Strap Rum, housemade ginger ale, club soda, lime
Gin, sugar, sparkling wine, lemon
Bourbon, Angostura Bitters, sugar, orange zest
Bourbon, orange bitters, sweet vermouth, bourbon infused cherry
Vodka, housemade ginger ale, club soda, lime
Rye whiskey, Peychaud's Bitters, sugar, lemon zest, anisette rinse
Bourbon, sugar, egg white, orange zest, lemon
Bubbles + orange juice
Housemade spicy mix + vodka with garnishes
Housemade spicy mix + tequila with garnishes
Ask your server for this weekend's creation
Beebop liqueur, orange simple, lime, Crude Orange + Fig Bitters, bubbles
Conniption Gin, mint-lavender- rosemary simple, lemon, lime, blood orange-ginger bitters, aqua faba, orange blossom water, thyme
Cardinal Gin, Beatnik Liqueur, Crude Rhubarb Bitters, orange simple, strawberry, basil, cucumber, lemon, lime
Bailey's Almande, silver tequila, vegan horchata, vanilla-cinnamon simple, chai-spice dust
Kraken Rum, Frangelico, Jabberwock Liqueur, Slingshot Iced Coffee, sassafras simple, Crude Big Bear Bitters, soy cream, Videri cocoa powder
Gin, sugar, sparkling wine, lemon
16 OZ.
Orange, Ginger, Root Beer or Pomegranate [no refills]
Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Seagram's Ginger Ale or Sprite
Choose black, half n’ half, soy creamer or almond milk
Jasmine Green, Rooibos Chai, Chamomile Lemon, English Breakfast or Moroccan Mint
Sweetened or unsweet
Orange, Cranberry or Pomegranate
Due to limited seating in our dining room, we seat on a first-come, first-served basis and therefore cannot reserve any tables. Guests are encouraged to arrive early and put their name on the waiting list but are welcome to wait elsewhere by providing a contact cell phone number so we may alert you when your seating time is near. However, parties of six or more are encouraged to call at least one day in advance because we only have two larger tables. This advance notice allows our host to strategize seating which should reduce your wait time when your party arrives. We cannot guarantee any seating times and will not hold empty tables for parties who are not present.
The maximum number of guests we can seat together is 12 which may not be possible during a busy service. The best time for a party of 9-12 guests is right at opening time with no less than 24 hours notice.
The only times we take reservations are for our annual Valentine’s Prix Fixe Dinner and similar special event dinners. Please follow our social media accounts on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter for news regarding events, special menu offerings, augmented hours and holiday closings.
Our latest seating time is fifteen minutes prior to closing.
While we are grateful you chose to dine with us and want you to enjoy your dining experience, because we are a small establishment, please be mindful of others who wish to dine as well. If you happen to get lost in conversation for a bit after your meal, we may ask you to move the conversation elsewhere so we can accommodate other guests.
428 S. Dawson St.
Raleigh, North Carolina
Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 3:30PM - 7:30PM
Thursday 3:30PM - 7:30PM
Friday 3:30PM - 7:30PM
Saturday 3:30PM - 7:30PM
Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 3:30PM - 7:30PM
Thursday 3:30PM - 7:30PM
Friday 3:30PM - 7:30PM
Saturday 3:30PM - 7:30PM
428 S. Dawson St.
Raleigh, North Carolina