Melanie’s Vegan Eden is fairly new to the Fox Point neighborhood, opening in January, 2005.  Owned by Melanie Burtt, (who has been vegan for 4 years and vegetarian since she was 10 years old), and her mother, Kimberly (who is not vegan, but enjoys healthy eating), Vegan Eden is a small space with a lot of character and personality.  Customers will be surprised that the BBQ chicken drumsticks, steak and cheese sandwich, and the oven baked mac and cheese contain absolutely no meat, fish, poultry, or dairy.  Since vegans avoid eating and using all products derived from animals, Melanie’s Vegan Eden is an oasis of rich, delicious and hearty foods for vegans who travel from all over the northeast to enjoy Melanie’s home-cooked meals.  It is also a great place for those with lactose intolerance, especially when it comes to the desserts.  Who thought you could find a creamy Oreo cheesecake or warm peach pie with vanilla ice cream that contains no dairy?  And for anyone else looking for a healthy but tasty alternative, look no further than Melanie’s Vegan Eden.  Here you will find delicious, reasonably-priced, and healthy food that makes you wonder how you ever thought vegan food could be boring.