Slutty Vegan’s Birmingham location is temporarily closed, due to an “an unforeseen mechanical issue,” according to the restaurant’s social media.

The vegan fast food joint at 5 55th Place South closed on Dec. 30 and remained shut down this week, Slutty Vegan’s team said via posts on Facebook and Instagram.

“Hey! Here’s an update on what’s happening with our Birmingham location,” Slutty Vegan posted on Wednesday morning, Jan. 4. “We are remaining closed temporarily! This is due to an unforeseen mechanical issue. Stay tuned for important updates about operating hours! We appreciate the continued support and we will see you soon! Thank you for always supporting SV!”

Details weren’t immediately available on the mechanical problems at Slutty Vegan, and the restaurant has yet to announce a reopening date.

Slutty Vegan, based in Atlanta, opened its first Alabama location in August 2022 with a burst of fanfare, serving “bangin’ plant-based” burgers, fries, other sandwiches, sides and desserts in a brightly colored storefront in Birmingham’s Woodlawn neighborhood.

The takeout restaurant founded by Pinky Cole is extremely popular in Georgia, where customers have been known to stand in long lines, patiently waiting to grab a bite. Slutty Vegan lists seven locations on its website, including Birmingham, and two more on the way.

Slutty Vegan also has a food truck that came to Birmingham in September 2020.

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