Squash the Beef

Squash the Beef is a Brown-owned vegan restaurant founded by Kurtis Williams and Candace Maiden, who transformed their own plant-based lifestyle into a mission of creating bold, flavorful comfort food everyone can enjoy.

Since opening in 2019, Squash the Beef has become known for reimagining classic American and Southern comfort food into satisfying plant-based dishes that nourish the body without sacrificing flavor. Their menu proves that vegan cuisine can be hearty, comforting, and full of soul, offering delicious alternatives that appeal to vegans and non-vegans alike.

Whether you’re trying plant-based food for the first time or you’re a longtime vegan, Squash the Beef serves meals that celebrate familiar flavors while embracing healthier, compassionate ingredients. Every dish is crafted with the goal of making guests leave saying exactly what the founders intended—

“Ooh Wee!”