Vegan-friendly
American
Buffet
Delivery
Take-out
Honey
Southern soul food vegan menu with sample dishes like mac n cheese, collard greens, biscuits, cornbread, and wraps. Check for buffet dates & times. Black-owned. Reported that some drinks contain honey February 2024. Open Tue-Fri 1:00pm-8:00pm, Sat-Sun 12:00pm-8:00pm. Closed Mon.
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126 Reviews
First Review by beelover
KellyJC
Points +123
Out of several menu items - Edit
We recently visited Soul Vegetarian for an early dinner after missing lunch. We were hungry and prepared to order a lot off the menu, but several of the items we tried to order were not available that day (I got the feeling this is the norm). Ironically, they didn't have the soup of the day, and no other soups on the menu were available. My partner ended up ordering the signature homemade "Garvey Burger" (a seitan patty), which he said was fairly good. I ordered the tofu sticks with tartar sauce, which are kind of like fish sticks. The breading on the tofu sticks was crunchy and well-seasoned, but the tofu itself lacked seasoning so just tasted like plain tofu (not my preference, but my partner really like these). We also ordered a side of collards and cornbread. The collards were pretty good - very tender and flavorful, but the cornbread was VERY dry. I doubt it had been made freshly that day or even the day before. Lastly, we requested tap water which was served in very small Styrofoam cups. Mine had sugar on the rim for some reason (rogue crystals - not like it had been done purposefully), which was just odd. In terms of atmosphere, this is a fairly typical quirky vegan spot with low-end finishes, mis-matched furniture, and a bathroom door that gets stuck. I wish we could recommend this place, but we won't be going back.
Read morePros: Some good flavors and textures, Large menu, Nice owner
Cons: Menu items unavailable, Atmosphere is lacking, Very dry cornbread
Guest
irplonk96
Points +2848
Best vegan soul food in Atlanta - Edit
TLDR: The food is great. Everything else not so much.
Read moreSoul Veg is an Atlanta classic. I always get their BBQ kalebone, collard greens, and mac and cheese with their dinner special. The special is expensive ($20), and I wish they included some vegan butter with the cornbread. This is definitely a takeout kinda place. For the longest time, they had booths that were old and ripped. They did get new tables and chairs, but it's not very inviting. Looks more like a fast casual vibe than a sit-down restaurant. One time I went to a Valentine's Day paint-and-sip event here, and it was so poorly organized. The image we were painting was the continent of Africa in a heart. I wouldn't even want the US in a heart. 🙃 The paint they gave us was so poor quality that, even with several coats, the black looked grey. No guidance was provided after we got our supplies. Dinner was provided, but it was a buffet-type situation, and I didn't see any of their usual options. Also, they gave us non-vegan chocolates at the event!! My friend and I decided to cut our losses and leave early.
Pros: Delicious food, Everything is vegan , Fast service
Cons: The inside of the restaurant is eh, Events are not good, Expensive
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rosella_v
Points +1279
Accommodating and delicious food - Edit
Had reservations for about 20 people and they were so accommodating. I had the lasagna entree with greens and yams. All delicious. Casual atmosphere. Parking a bit tricky. A restaurant to visit again when in Atlanta.
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polishphoenix
Points +229
Amazing collard greens and tofu - Edit
Mega tasty tofu - nice and crispy with very tasty sauce. Collard greens were super flavorful, no idea how they made them so delicious. Vegan Mac and cheese can sometimes feel very heavy - but not this one!
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ponchoswindow
Points +730
8 years later and I still think of you - Edit
Miss you. Miss the butter. Miss the ranch. Miss the owners.
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StandardLoop
Points +166
This place is so good - Edit
First time I ate here back in 2019, I almost teared up haha. It was so good. I don't live in Atlanta anymore and I miss this place.
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kmbrophy
Points +1053
Tasty soul food - Edit
Food was well seasoned and portions were generous. Depending on the timing you go service could be slow.
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imsky
Points +18
Great food and wonderful folks - Edit
They were warm and welcoming - if quiet at first. One of the customers that just got his food offered me a piece of the Kale Ribs that I was about to order. How kind! My friend who isn’t vegan didn’t see anything she wanted to eat and wasn’t hungry, but the sweet potato pie had caught her eye. The lady noticed and offered it to her for us to try for free since it was our first time! I’ve never actually had sweet potato pie since I’m not from the south, but I have always wanted to try it. It was delicious!
Read moreFor my entree I got kale ribs (made from wheat, reminded me of steak fingers before I was vegan) with Mac n’ cheese. Dear lord that mac n’ cheese was so good! I forgot what I was missing but it came back to me. A lot like the stuff at the bbq in my hometown - which I have had in 8 years - but less greasy and vegan 🤩 So good!
I definitely had leftovers for a second meal and I paid about $20 with a 20% tip. Seems very reasonable to me! My only complaint is that it wasn’t as clean as I’d like there - the table and floor was as little sticky. I have the impress the kitchen is very clean so I wasn’t worried. Great music playing! If I lived here I’d be back.
Pros: All vegan menu, Seems to be great soul food (I have limited exp), Friendly staff
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Veggieroni
Points +500
Yeah, not it at all - Edit
On the road, I picked this place thinking vegan soul food! I was wrong. First, I felt unwelcome. Second, the menu is online and hard to read on a phone, you'd think it'd be better formatted for online reading. Looking at the menu best I could, none of it really sounded like soul food so I ordered the veggie burger. 22 long minutes later, I was handed a burger wrapped in foil with 2 napkins. Now I was asked if I wanted to eat in or take to go, I asked for a table. Maybe I was in fact unwelcome. The veggie burger is a sorry excuse for a $15 burger. Check out the pics, they speak for themselves. I would say this is one of my worst restaurant experience.
Read morePros: None
Cons: Not worth the time or money, Unwelcoming , Poor baby excuse of a burger
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Phil.NJ
Points +34
Glad we tried it. - Edit
We were visiting a relative in the Atlanta area. We needed to go a bit out of the way to try Soul Vegetarian. Based on previous reviews it seemed a necessary side trip. We went there for lunch.
Read moreWe had the BBQ Tofu, Mac & Cheese and Corn Bread (a bit carb heavy, I know) and the Kalebone Sandwich. Only criticism I would make is the BBQ sauce was a little sweeter and less spicy than I would have preferred. The Mac and Cheese was excellent, when I first went to try the cornbread it felt a bit crumbly, but when I tasted it it was moist, not dry at all and very good. The Kalebone Sandwich was excellent. Overall a very good experience, I'm glad we went.
Pros: Service was pleasant and quick., Food was overall very good/excellent
Cons: Parking can be a little bit of a challenge.
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Dveganella
Points +20
Amazing Vegan Soul Food - Edit
We are visiting Atlanta and I found the restaurant here on happy cow but then we also had a friend who lives here recommend soul vegetarian. It’s actually 100% vegan and maybe the best restaurant vegan food I’ve ever had. It’s at least in the top three! when we walked in a man that works there, maybe owns it, said the best vegan food in all of Atlanta. We didn’t try all of it, but I feel like I can say that I can’t imagine anybody makes it any better!
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Supreme
Points +162
Vegan food with soul. - Edit
Was there for lunch and the vibe was great
Read moreThe food even greater.
Updated from previous review on 2022-06-14
Pros: Great portions
Guest
ricobabyface
Points +372
Soulfood - Edit
I love this place soo much. Best vegan soulfood 😍
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GiraffeGirl
Points +258
Delightful & delicious - Edit
I've never really been able to have proper Southern food as it always seems to come laced with non vegan things like butter so was very excited to eat here.
Read moreHad the dinner combo with fried tofu, collard greens, mac n cheese and corn bread. All very delicious!
The man who served us was utterly charming and very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.
Pros: Proper Southern menu, Very friendly staff , Big portions
Cons: Little out of the way but easy to find
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gizelle617
Points +1580
A MUST visit while in ATL - Edit
The energy in here is great. Amino was extremely kind and I enjoyed our conversation while I waited for my order.
Read moreI got a dinner special with a butter pecan shake and everything was delicious! Excited to come back and try more.
Updated from previous review on 2022-04-12
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Slarror
Points +177
Traditional vegan - Edit
Customer service is unexpectedly pleasant. VERY good customer service!
Read moreFood is good with prices to boot. The desert is pretty much delicious. Mac and cheese is good and presented very well.
I would come here again.
Pros: A nice change from #1, Desirable management, Creative dishes.
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TheVeganFoode
Points +150
I was disappointed - Edit
I went twice just to make sure I wasn't tripping and each time I was disappointed. I think its place that some love and some dont.
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LeahHartung
Points +85
Must Try - Edit
I love soul vegetarian. They definitely have the best vegan Mac and cheese ever! When my sister visited for a weekend, she wanted to go multiple times!
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LondonLee
Points +60
Great Mac and cheese - Edit
The Mac and cheese here is amazing.this restaurant is one of my favorites in atlanta. #Veganuary
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Vegan_ACL
Points +2559
Super good - Edit
Ordered delivery through GrubHub so my food wasn’t very hot, but man, did it taste good. I can only imagine how much better it would have been if it was hot. Probably some of the best vegan Mac and cheese I’ve had. The collards and sweet potatoes didn’t have as much seasoning as I would have imagined, but they still were good. My recommendation would be to eat it all as hot and fresh as you can. But you won’t be disappointed if you don’t.
Read morePros: Big portions , Reasonably priced
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JudsonLeipold
Points +25
The steak was DELICIOUS - Edit
Holy hell, the seitan steak was one of if not the most delicious piece of fake meat I've ever had since going vegan. If you go here, GET THE STEAK you will not regret it. Also, only 4 stars because the mac and cheese tasted and smelled gross.
Read morePros: THE STEAK
Cons: Portions are kind of small
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TraciRatliff
Points +1765
Soul food! - Edit
Outstanding restaurant with real soul food, vegan style! We loved everything we ordered. Do yourself a favor and go there!
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teabell
Points +267
OMG best soul food ever - Edit
This was the best vegan soul food I’ve ever had!! The bbq cauliflower was out of this world! So was the Mac and cheese and the brown rice and gravy!! Wow so good! Also got the locally made ginger root drink. Obsessed with this place. Will forever be in my memory as the best soul food I’ve had!!! Highly recommend!
Read morePros: Amazing soul food , So tasty and delicious , Obsessed with the ginger root drink
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MicheleGraham
Points +36
Good Food - Edit
Had to swing by and grab my daughter something to eat. They never disappoint. Although, I will say the mac and “cheese” at their West End location tastes better (not sure why). If you go to that location be prepared to wait in a long line for it most times (it’s well worth it 😋 and they move pretty quickly regardless). Got tofu cutlets this time. My daughter said they were pretty good.
Read morePros: Great service, AMAZING Mac and "cheese”
Cons: Hard to find parking
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amychristina
Points +77
Comfort Southern Goodness - Edit
Delicious southern soul food—all vegan! Great location! if you’re doing take-out but want to eat nearby, bring a blanket and have a little picnic in freedom park right down the road.
Read morePros: mac and cheese. ooh baby ! , delicious & unique , prepared quickly
Cons: probably not v healthy. but worth every calorie, kalebone not our favorite
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KaterinaFox
Points +685
Food to Feed Your Soul - Edit
This is my favorite restaurant!
Read moreThe Devine Dinner with country baked steak, macaroni and cheese, and sweet potatoes is amazing. The country baked steak and sweet potatoes were absolutely delicious. The macaroni and cheese was the best I've ever had. I have also tried the sweet potato pie which was absolutely amazing. It was the right amount of sweet flavor and had a perfect texture. The cornbread is to die for and the kalebones are so unique and wonderful. I honestly recommend everything!
Note that there is no parking except for a paid parking garage.
This is a must-eat place if you’re in Atlanta!
Updated from previous review on 2019-08-27
Pros: vegan soul food, vegan desserts , friendly staff
Cons: limited parking
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ErynOBrien
Points +23
Neighborhood find - Edit
I don’t typically like things made with vegan cheese, but the Mac and cheese is something anyone would enjoy. No sacrifices here. Flavors in tofu bbq, Mac and cheese and sweet potatoes all very good. Well worth seeking out this small restaurant tucked away near five points neighborhood.
Read morePros: Multiple vegan choices of tasty southern flavors , Mac and cheese
Cons: Don’t come for decor - clean and basic
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