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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
Keys
Points +22
Amazing restaurant!!!!! - Edit
This is definitely one of my top 5 restaurants ever!!!!!
Read morePros: Customer service , Food/taste , Choices
Cons: Expensive
Guest
ElizabethO
Points +62
Food for your soul - Edit
Super Friendly, helpful, and definitely soulful!
Read morePros: Super friendly, So many yummy choices, Don’t pass up the chance to visit
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onelove27
Points +23
Delicious! - Edit
This was my first time stopping here, and I'm glad I did. I got the "Soul Bowl" and a "kale salad", and it's hard to describe how yummy it is. I was just passing through on vacation, but if I lived nearby, this would definitely be a place I would frequently stop at. Give it a try, ypu won't be disappointed!
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GraemeCooper
Points +54
Excellent vegan venue - Edit
I loved the food. What else can I say? Highly recommend!
Read morePros: Wonderful tasty food, Supports local community, Free drinks for first time visitors!
Cons: Closed early in the evening.
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Cdveg
Points +52
My fav - Edit
The food is always good. I have loved everything I’ve tried. The vegan shrimp is delicious. While I would love more options, I like that they really focus in on what they have and make those items spectacular.
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JRegn
Points +79
Lots of Options, including desserts - Delicious! - Edit
Took my mom, wife and friend there for lunch today & it was great. I hadn't been since the year they opened - their menu has really expanded! Mom and I had the shrimp po'boys and they were delicious (and the shrimp looked & chewed so much like real shrimp I actually checked to make sure everything is plant based... so I guess that's a warning for anyone weirded out by that.) We had the cheesecake with peanut butter drizzle & it was mouth watering good. Many great choices & all of the people were very nice. We recommend!
Read morePros: Multiple dessert options, Friendly staff, Delicious
Cons: "Shrimp" was a little too realistic, which was odd
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ThatVeganCosplayer
Points +123
So good!! - Edit
Holy. Crap!! This place was amazing!
Read moreMy (vegan) husband and I ate here yesterday around lunch time. We asked for recommendations from the staff and ended up getting the chicken burger and what was like…a pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw.
Both were SO good! I personally liked the chicken sandwich more. The batter that was used; the pepper and salt aspect was JUST perfect!
I am sad I didn’t get to try any desserts, but I’m sure those are also amazing!!
Pros: Delicious , Knowledgeable and friendly staff, Pricing is good
Cons: bit hard to get to if you aren’t familiar w/area
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suezenp
Points +96
OMG YOU NEED TO GO HERE - Edit
Food was beyond my wildest dreams! Service was great! Loved the outdoor seating!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-04-24
Pros: Best vegan bbq, Collard greens to die for, Great customer service
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ashhhhhh07
Points +196
Pure Soul won’t disappoint!! - Edit
All vegan soul food that is super delicious! They even have some healthy options!
Read morePros: All vegan , Friendly staff
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DianaGoFish
Points +218
Delicious, friendly and has outdoor seating - Edit
I loved my barbecue plate. It was fun to choose side dishes. Google navigation takes you close but you can find it on the far side of Boulevard plaza, under the billboard.
Read morePros: Delicious , Diverse menu, Friendly service
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Mimjy
Points +249
Great vegan bbq - Edit
The NC BBQ pulled pork was the best vegan pulled pork I've had by far. The kale Caesar was also great. The crunchy chickpeas in the salad were bomb.
Read morePros: All vegan
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RiverOne
Points +145
BBQ - Edit
Didn’t disappoint! Enjoyed selection and outdoor seating option.
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Beanie3pups
Points +42
Delicious! - Edit
When you’re in the Durham area don’t think twice about where to get an amazing vegan meal made with love by awesome people….. Go to Pure Soul and enjoy!!
Read morePros: All vegan menu, Delicious food , Delightful people!
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jalisamarie15
Points +454
YES YES YES - Edit
We were in town for a quick weekend for our friends wedding and ordered pure soul twice because it was that good! Everything was seasoned really well, and the presentation was beautiful even though we ordered takeout.
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Black-owned , Large variety!
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ZacharyShackary
Points +214
Great food and great place - Edit
Great plant based soul food, very friendly and helpful staff, all around a good experience. Always get the house lemonade.
Read morePros: Great food, Amazing staff, Not super expensive
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DebKolboEllsworth
Points +96
Amazing Carolina BBQ vegan-style - Edit
We didn't think we'd be able to get true Carolina BBQ now that we're vegan. But you can, right here! Who needs pulled pork when you can have BBQ pulled seitan (guessing that's what they used)? Mandatory accompanying coleslaw was excellent. As was the cornbread.
Read morePros: Great sides, esp the corn bread, Carolina BBQ without the meat!, Super friendly nice atmosphere
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LaurieKane-Lewis
Points +30
Excellent soul food - Edit
The food was entirely vegan and delicious. The service was amazing and we tried a bit of everything on the menu as a party of 6. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Entirely vegan , Many gluten free options
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NSingh
Points +81
WOW!! - Edit
This was truly so delicious. I had the chicken sandwich with hot sauce and a side of honey mustard, with two sides of Mac n cheese and the kale Caesar salad. I cannot wait to come back again!!
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bullcityveg
Points +203
Tasty Vegan Soul Food - Hope this one sticks - Edit
this location has been at least 3 vegan restaurants in the last few years. This one was a slower roll out; the food is good (although I thought the other 2 incarnations were pretty good too), and they're open for lunch most weekdays and a little later toward the end of the week and weekend.
Read moreI've been probably once a week, and I find myself going back to the kale salad again and again. Their fried chikn is good, and the shrimp po boy was tasty too. I was a little underwhelmed by the "plates"; you're probably better off with a sandwich. It's nice that they support other local vegan businesses (taylor street, dee's) with their desserts. The selection rotates regularly.
My only wish is that they had a few more slightly healthy options. I know it's soul food. But the greens were not my favorite, which leaves only the kale salad. I try to frequent vegan restaurants and businesses whenever I can, but I do wish there were one additional salad option on the menu. Just some food for thought. Otherwise, go!
Pros: fully vegan, lots of choices, tasty food
Cons: not enough vegetable-centric options, a little pricey, the mac was meh
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geekypoet
Points +326
Great food and gluten-free options! - Edit
They are always nice and welcoming, plus you can order ahead on their app. They don’t always have the gf vegan crab cakes but if they do try them.
Read morePros: Amazing greens, Gf options, Outdoor seating available
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chelseydpaul
Points +26
Amazing place with super nice employees! - Edit
We just checked out of our hotel and were looking for some vegan restaurants. We found this place on Happy Cow and weren’t disappointed! I got the NC BBQ sandwich, kale salad, and vegan cheesecake with caramel. Absolutely amazing!
Read morePros: NC BBQ sandwich was amazing, Very flavorful, Affordable
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Yitz
Points +38
Love this place - Edit
Made a special trip to this restaurant based on reviews and glad we did! Great menu, and the lovely young lady at the counter was so friendly and patient describing the items before we could decide. Nice outdoor patio. I had the Carolina BBQ plate with mac n cheese, plus sweet potato waffle fries. And sweet tea, cuz we're in the South! Portion was very large.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-10-24
Pros: Menu, Flavors, Staff
Cons: Waze had trouble finding it.
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merikk
Points +24
So good!! - Edit
I got the popcorn shrimp entree with cornbread and fries, and my partner got the NC BBQ sandwich. The shrimp was to die for, crispy outside & delicious. The BBQ was sweet too, kind of like honey BBQ.
Read moreThe food alone is amazing but the staff and patio are great too!! Beautiful plants everywhere and the staff was super friendly. If you’re visiting the Carolinas you need to stop here!!! Everything was affordable too, most expensive entrees were $14.
Pros: friendly staff, great food, affordable
Yitz
I concur!
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lbender
Points +16
Great quick and yummy vegan options!! - Edit
I got the Shrimp Po Boy Hoagie and it was delicious. Highly recommend!
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DonnaCastelblanco
Points +16
DELICIOUS, please visit! - Edit
One of the best vegan soul food spots I’ve ever had. Soooo delicious! We tried soul mac, cornbread, chicken drumstix, kind chicken sandwich, and cheese fries. Sooo soo good! Oh and the cheesecake and brownies. Please go! So tasty. There is a small shop to buy tees and other cute items to continue supporting. Outdoor seating available -surrounded by plants and beautiful murals
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RjVaselo
Points +34
So much fantastic in one little restaurant! - Edit
This place is fantastic!
Read moreWe were just passing through and decided to try this place because we couldn't find any decent vegetarian food. I am sooooo glad we did.
We got the poboy, kale salad, Mac n cheese, and fries.
We weren't a fan of the Mac n cheese, but it wasn't that bad. It tasted like Mac n cheese. It was very dry, which makes me think we got the end of a batch or something. It was good enough to try again.
The kale salad was really good. REALLY. GOOD. I was expecting a meh kinda salad because it seems really simple. I was so wrong! The dressing was subtle but super tasty and the chickpeas on top were the perfect compliment. I don't even really like chickpeas. That's how good it was.
The fries were good, almost anyone will like these. They had just enough spice to not be boring but not enough to take away from any dish you have them with. Not too salty either.
The poboy. Holly Molly! Genuinely. If you have someone who is on the fence about veganism or vegetarianism, take them here and buy them a shrimp poboy. Lives will change. I guarantee it. This is hands down the best sandwich I've had in years.
The sauce is good, they were generous with the fresh veggies, and the coleslaw (which I was a little hesitant about because I'm not a fan of most coleslaw) is exactly what the sandwich needs.
It's perfect. It's a perfect sandwich. I can't say enough about it. It's comfort food, it's filling without being heavy. Seriously. Eat it! Put it in your body, you can thank me later.
Besides the food, it's genuinely a place I would feel good giving my money too.
They have an app to order from that is very intuitive and simple to use. It is very easy to customize your order and they have a loyalty program!
The workers were very nice and helpful when I picked up my food and the restaurant was clean.
They also had compostable forks and what looked to be compostable containers. Which is so nice to see. My other container was plastic, but was recyclable.
The general atmosphere at the restaurant is very laid back and happy. There were several people eating outside when I got my food, and it genuinely seems like a place you would want to do that. They have quite a few colorful little tables to sit at. Most of the outside seating is covered. They back up to some trees, and the whole thing is very photogenic. They also had indoor seating.
Overall, I wish I didn't live so far away. I don't get out this way very often, which is a shame.
Pros: Great food, Not expensive , Great atmosphere
Cons: None
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TEE427
Points +277
Delish - Edit
We had the soul roll the barbecue plate and a shrimp plate everything was delicious every single item no complaints and all vegan!
Read morePros: All plant based restaurants
Cons: Nome
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