Vegan
American
Organic
Fast food
Gluten-free
Vegan comfort food take-out restaurant serving fried chicken sandwiches, mac & cheese, burgers, and more. Open Mon-Tue 11:00am-7:00pm, Thu-Sat 11:00am-7:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-4:00pm.
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4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, North Carolina, USA, 27707
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Last update on 11 Nov 2023 by Guest
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Added by Puresoulff on 09 Feb 2021
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99 Reviews
First Review by Puresoulff
BarryY
Points +147
Southern comfort food - Edit
Comforting soul food done very well. The mac and cheese, collards, and faux shrimp (made from Konjac root) hit just right.
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CayBappe
Points +25
everything is good - Edit
I don't know how I lived before pure soul
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rigo_santiago
Points +48
Gem of Durham - Edit
This restaurant looks very aesthetically pleasing. It’s locally owned and has a variety of soul food options. Everything is vegan and the staff is extraordinary.
Read morePros: Diverse vegan options , Local food, Rustic bohemian aesthetic
Cons: A little pricey
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AudreyEmmaPlyler
Points +980
Big stars for big portions - Edit
I ordered some delivery from here to be sent to my family in NC and they didn’t disappoint. They said everything tasted great and even the photos made my mouth water. I ordered the NC BVQ plate, the hot honey chikn plate, and the fried “fish” plate along with a slice of sweet potato pie, a lemon cupcake, and the rocky road fudge. I’ll definitely be visiting this place next time I stop through Durham.
Read morePros: Big portions, Delicious
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Sossanna
Points +492
Pure Heaven - Edit
Stopped in finally and tried a lot of food. Soul rolls, drumette platter with greens and rice. Also tried the fried chicken sandwich, best in the triangle. Well worth the hour and a half drive.
Read morePros: All vegan, Great dining area, Service was great, great staff
Cons: I wish they were closer to me
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ElijahH
Points +70
Another 5⭐ review to add to the pile - Edit
Lots of clearly-marked gluten free options AND -- and this is a rarity for vegan places -- nut allergens are clearly marked and easily avoidable! Got the shrimp plate with collards and potato salad, all fantastic. Long wait time, but worth it.
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whitneyellen
Points +397
How have I not reviewed this place? - Edit
The Pure Soul location in South Durham has a storied history and has passed through a lot of hands, but I'm kind of in love with their current incarnation. Delightsoy chicken products, impossible burgers and both delight BBQ and the locally made BVQ. The Bilbo's greens have been dialed in to perfection, the macaroni and cheese is a noochy dream, I even frequently get the kale Caesar because it's tasty.
Read moreMy go to order here is a drumstix plate, southern fried (they use delight soy so the drumstix are delightsoy wrapped around a small wooden dowel with a yuba skin) and some housemate "honey mustard", with a rotating cast of sides but usually a green (kale Caesar or Bilbo's) and a starch (macaroni, fries, cheese fries). They carry desserts from a local business owner and have hosted food trucks/the vegan ice cream man before. And they're always so kind! It's just a good spot.
Added bonus, pop over to the spice market in the same little shopping center for Indian ingredients and homemade samosas around 1pm on Saturdays.
Thanks for being the GOAT, Pure Soul ❤️
Pros: Entirely vegan menu, Supportive of other local businesses, Reliably tasty soul food
Cons: Can get expensive but isn't too bad, Tucked away in a weird location
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WTFlexitarian
Points +151
Local Fave and Fare! - Edit
Finally made it! Working nearby for the whole week with extended hours prevented a lunch or dinner visit until today - so worth it! Local special “NC BBQ plate” with greens and soul mac! #vegan #flexitarian #plantbasedfoodie #plantbasedfoodies
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Jfer
Points +204
Best vegan soul food ever - Edit
Don't even hesitate...go eat at Pure Soul now!!!
Read moreSeriously, this is vegan food at its best with family recipes made with love. The soul bowl with hopping john style beans, corn bread, and yellow rice with avocado is so good. My favorite is the Buffalo drumstick plate over yellow rice with corn bread, bilbos greens, mac and cheese and homemade ranch.
You can eat affordably here with specials every day. The plates are a ton of food for the price. The expensive items like the greens are worth every penny to me since they are wonderful and I could never make them close to this good at home.
I could go on and on about how special this place is, but I'll stop with one final note...sweet potato pie!!!
Pros: Vegan food so good you'll wanna cry, Bilbos greens with cholula hot sauce, Friendly staff and easy online ordering
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DTS
Points +1087
Delicious southern fare - Edit
We got takeout twice as shared meals.
Read moreEverything was delicious but I give a special shout-out to the cornbread, grilled chicken strips and sweet potato fries #Veganuary
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alplane
Points +52
perfect spot - Edit
everything was amazing with the friendliest service and a beautiful ambiance. could not recommend more.
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slikespizza
Points +965
Purely Good Stuff - Edit
We caught up with a couple of friends in the Chapel Hill area and we all dined with selections from North Carolina’s own version of comfort food. Big thumbs up for the barbecue platter, chkn strip platter, kind chkn sandwich and the barbecue sandwich. I’m giving a special shoutout for the most delicious cornbread I may have ever tasted. Moist with pieces of real corn. I’m a Philly guy and I honestly didn’t expect this fare to compare but I have truly been corrected and I’m comin back for more. #Veganuary
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Kallday
Points +301
One of a kind vegan restaurant! - Edit
Everything about this place is top notch! The restaurant is loaded with plants, the employees are extremely nice, & the food is in a league of its own.
Read moreThe food is absolutely delicious, the presentation is perfect, the portions are huge for the price, and I wait time was less than 15 minutes. I especially loved the fish. I'm not sure how they did it, but it was the best vegan fish I ever had! The greens are organic, local and absolutely amazing. The BBQ & Mac n cheese was great as well!
Definitely coming back in a couple weeks
Updated from previous review on 2023-01-03
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camt93
Points +105
Amazing vegan chicken - Edit
The best vegan chicken I've had so far. Everything here is great!
Read morePros: Vegan chicken, Macaroni
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CharonMoon
Points +1111
Decent food, bet overly expensive - Edit
The food was made quickly and it generally tastes fine, but not great. The first time I went I got the shrimp plate with their gf mac and cheese as a side. I wasn't impressed with either. My husband, who isn't gluten free, got a sandwich and the regular, supposedly award winning mac and cheese. He also wasn't impressed. He vastly prefers earth to us' mac and cheese.
Read moreThe second time I got the bbq plate. The bbq is barveque brand, so not their own. The potato salad was good, but the corn bread had an odd aftertaste. Maybe too much baking soda or powder? Regardless my plate was $19 before tax and tip. It was a larger portion than I would normally eat in one sitting, but not enough to split into two full meals. It was not at all worth the cost and definitely not something I can afford often. There are much cheaper vegan options in the area. This place is really only for vegans who absolutely refuse to eat at places that also serve meat/dairy/eggs.
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VeggieMegan
Points +407
Incredible! - Edit
This is some of the best food I've ever enjoyed!
Read moreThe vegan fish is the best, I have no idea how they do it, but it's a must try!
Loved the organic, local greens as well as the Mac n cheese too!
Locally made desserts are great to take home as you won't have any room left!
Pros: So many choices , Compostable containers/utensils , Free lemonade refills
Cons: The parking lot is pretty tight
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ralsvl
Points +20
This is our 1st time trying Pure Soul and our experience was amazing! 😊 - Edit
This is our 1st time trying Pure Soul and our experience was amazing! 😊 The owners were super pleasant and customer centric. A vast array of vegan soul food options to choose from. The atmosphere, music, decor and mood enhanced the dining experience!!!
Read morePros: Many vegan options , Mains - plates - sides - desserts & more, Inviting atmosphere- food quantity/quality
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eszter.csapo
Points +1031
One of my absolute fav in/near Raleigh! - Edit
Very nice staff serving amazing food! The place has a lovely vibe outdoor in good weather, and spacious inside too. ALL food is recommended but especially the “soul roll”. Rare to find nice vegan fish - great here! The cheezecakes are amazing too (just bit too small). Prices are friendly!
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stewardcr21
Points +369
So yummy - Edit
We were looking for some where to stop on a road trip. Found pure soul since it was close to the 40. We will be stopping at Pure Soul everytime we are close by. The food was really delicious. Only down side was they have a small selection of drinks
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Ashliebe
Points +343
Exceed expectations - Edit
I ordered the drum sticks, and they were amazing. The texture and flavor was the best I've ever had, and the honey mustard paired so nicely. The fries were a great texture and seasoned.
Read moreMy bf got the bbq plate with Mac and sweet potato fries and liked it very much.
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Vegan_ACL
Points +2607
Large group left happy - Edit
We went as a large group and sat outside. We shifted some of their tables and chairs around and had multiple orders/numbers and they handled everything so smoothly without batting an eye. The staff was so wonderful and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their food. What a wonderful atmosphere and delicious food (and dessert!!!) options!
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gi-girlfriend
Points +18
PUREly good for my SOUL - Edit
Purely amazing! The atmosphere was so warm and welcoming.
Read morePros: Choices, Flavor
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KharyWilliams
Points +11
More than vegan food! - Edit
I went looking for soul food restaurants for my family and found my favorite restaurant that all of my family enjoys. The corn bread is my favorite but I haven't had anything that I haven't enjoyed. My son loves the cheese fries while my daughter says it's the best chicken sandwich she ever had even though even she knows it's not chicken. Great food, great atmosphere, great people, great prices and food that feeds your soul!!
Read morePros: Many gluten free options, Good prices
Cons: Can't go late for the soul bowl
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Claudiak11
Points +441
Vegan comfort food - Edit
Fully plant-based restaurant serving southern food like BBQ jackfruit, mac and cheese, cornbread, coleslaw, etc. Very tasty vegan renditions of the classics! The staff were very friendly and they have a cute outdoor dining area as well. Check it out!
Read morePros: All vegan, Reasonably priced, Friendly staff
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JessVan
Points +26
Best vegan Mac ever! - Edit
We have had the best southern comfort foods here! New establishment with wonderfully nice people! Went to a vegan place at same address 7 years ago and did not have a nice experience. We are in love with their vegan mac, cheese fries and their Chicago burger! Great prices for vegan food too!
Read morePros: Great price, Best Mac and Cheese ever
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KateShaw
Points +796
Wonderful - Edit
Really helpful staff, delicious food, nice patio. If I lived in the area, I’d eat here all the time! My friend can’t tolerate gluten and he was happy that there were lots of options he could eat.
Read morePros: All vegan, Gluten-free options
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MaddieMinor
Points +26
Southern Vegan - Edit
Everything I’ve tried here (which is just about the whole menu) is absolutely delicious.
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