Vegan-friendly
Lacto
American
Pizza
International
Organic
Juice bar
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Gluten-free
Extensive menu with lunch specials, gluten-free options, and brunch on Sunday. Located at the back of the N'Namdi Center for Contemporary Art, the restaurant entrance is on the left side of the building, follow the paved walkway. Looks over an outdoor patio; the bar has brick walls, a vaulted wooden ceiling and Jeff's hand-built birch bar. Its first location is in Ann Arbor. Confirmed open Aug 2018. Open Mon-Fri 12:00pm-10:00pm, Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 4:00pm-8:00pm.
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66 Reviews
First Review by mdethier
XOXO
Points +1836
Lots of vegan options - Edit
Classic vegetarian fare with lots of vegan options.
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perdida1
Points +312
Never as good as the Ann Arbor location - Edit
Seva in Ann Arbor was a veggie stronghold for decades and I was excited to see the Detroit location open while I was living there. It was never as good as the AA location.
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LauraK
Points +381
Wish I could love it! - Edit
Edit - I just realized they most likely gave us goat cheese not almond cheese which is the vegan option I clearly remember ordering. Very dissapponting!
Read moreThe food is just OK. Seems like some things are really good (bruschetta) but others are just not (ceasar salad). Very kind & gracious waitress and host, staff is really great, and the space is comfortable but just wish the food was a little better.
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-19
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AshKenyail
Points +2474
Yummy food - Edit
I liked the atmosphere here, and I dined in with a friend. I enjoyed my quessadillas. They were delicious! They have many meals that can easily be made vegan, although it's a vegetarian restaurant.
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whitesiroi
Points +1831
good - Edit
pretty good, sweets quite sweet though)
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-25
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hudsonvalleyveganlady
Points +126
Just ok - Edit
The food here was eh. Had a stir fry with peanut sauce and it was a gloppy mess. Partner ordered a tempeh Reuben vegan that came out with dairy cheese and had to be returned.
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Vysturbed
Points +1399
Delicious options, slow service - Edit
Everything was delicious 😋 I expected a spicy surprise from one of the peppers but it didn't come, thankfully 😅 Was impressed by the brat for having such an interesting take on Banh Mi, highly recommend it! The wait time can be tedious though compared to their Ann Arbor location, so prepare to wait at least 20 minutes for entrees.
Read moreCan't wait to come back to try their other dishes!
Pros: Lots of options
Cons: Slow service
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Paigecs
Points +623
3.5 stars? A few impressions… - Edit
It would take several more visits to give a fair review of this place so I’ll just give a few assorted impressions.
Read moreI cook extensively at home so at restaurants I gravitate towards items that are hard for me to make perfectly, or take extra steps to prep, or surprise me somehow. The heavily vegan menu (awesome) looked dense with the kind of low-fuss meals I’d cook for myself on weekday: A jambalaya, a tagine-type thing, another bean dish, etc. The item that clearly stood out from this trend was the lasagna, the only non vegan item. So I ordered the couscous dish and hoped for a spin on the dish. My mother ordered the lasagna and enjoyed herself thoroughly. She’s a picky enough eater, so I’m sure this item is delicious. She said she would definitely be back.
We ordered the General Tso’s cauliflower, which is a crowd pleaser. If you like this item, the General Tso cauliflower in the Everyday Vegan cookbook tastes just like it.
My couscous item was perfectly competent…the perfectly charred tempeh elevated it beyond what I would have time to make for myself, but it was a bit ordinary in other respects.
The guava cocktail I ordered was perfect.
Service was friendly but fairly perfunctory…didn’t check in with us after the food came, at all. I finally put my credit card on the table to attract her attention, which she grabbed without mentioning the total. :/
I will note that I have only been in cities that check vaccine cards. This doesn’t.
Updated from previous review on 2022-01-01
Pros: Great cocktail, Extensive vegan menu, Chilled-out chic space
Cons: Unsurprising menu, Checked out servers, Covid practices
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Desh
Points +1287
Vegan Mac … - Edit
I ❤️ a good Vegan Mac cheese and Artichoke-Spinach Dip. They have both.
Read moreThe original Detroit one has a different vibe than the Ann Arbor one but the food is good just the same.
Updated from previous review on 2023-09-06
Cons: A little pricey
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Tofuttib00ty89
Points +1256
Several vegan options & drinks - Edit
The happy hour is great! Half off appetizers if you sit in the bar dining area. Vegan nacho cheese and chips, and spinach artichoke dip are delicious as well as the shisito peppers and cauliflower! Order a beer on tap or some wine. There is an extensive wine selection and any cocktail as well. While Seva is not fully vegan they have now made most of their items vegan. The yam sauce is vegan and mac & cheese, etc. weekdays have different drink specials for happy hour. Check their Instagram for more specials. Breakfast served all day! It is on the pricier side though.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-05
Pros: Outdoor seating , Bar seating
Cons: Not 100% vegan
theNumberOfTheBeast
Awww. So sad. I'll SEVA my support for those who work in service of all living beings-- including mother cows and the dairy industry's littlest victims, their newborn babies. Maybe SEVA stands for Selling Evisceration Violence and Anguish. ☉〰️☉
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Ramy94
Points +134
Really good food but pricey - Edit
I had the bruschetta (must specify vegan), which came with a really tasty, crumbly/creamy almond cheese that reminded me of almond feta recipes I used to see online. I also got the vegan Coney Dog. I learned that I am not a fan of Coney Dogs, but that is no fault of the restaurant - the sausage itself was really good, but apparently I'm not a fan of chili dogs. The mocktails are also delicious but very overpriced.
Read moreAs a side note, I got the yam fries as a side with my Coney Dog and a table next to me hopefully let me know that it came with a non-vegan aioli by default. My server had not mentioned this, so I had to flag her down and swap it for barbecue sauce before she brought it out. Thank you to my fellow vegans who overheard me ordering!
Pros: Bruschetta is perfect, Tasty sausage used for Coney dog, Tasty variety of mocktails
Cons: So expensive!, Have to be careful to veganize everything
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Elaine525
Points +125
Delicious - Edit
Delicious food and very friendly service. The waiter checked on us several times throughout our meal.
Read moreWe ordered the taco salad with tempeh and greek salad with tofu. Both were too large to eat. Definitely a great experience.
Pros: Delicious food , Attentive wait staff, Quick service
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Malibu19
Points +17
So delicious - Edit
Quite a few vegan options, the Mac and Cheese was incredible, and the Quesadilla was delicious as well
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Veggiedancer
Points +244
Vegan coney dog!!! - Edit
They had so many delicious options, it was hard to choose. The food was great and I was so happy to get to try the Detroit coney dog. Service was warm and kind. As an added bonus they help take care of the local alley cats😄
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jlevey3
Points +179
Tasty veg eats - Edit
Had lunch at Seva. Love the plentiful vegan and vegetarian options - almost everything can be made vegan. Nice outdoor shaded patio seating area (not technically dog friendly per a sign on the door, but its a nice space and should be).
Read moreOrdered the vegan nachos and Caesar side salad to start - both were delicious. For mains ordered the jambalaya and the vegan black bean and sweet potato quesadilla - we felt that both were good but not great. As a veg restaurant, wish they made their own protein vs using Beyond Meat. Enjoyed our time here, will come and try other entrees (some of the sandwiches looked great) and would recommend.
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ErrolMongetJr.
Points +13
Food not as good as advertised. - Edit
Saw that it was rated high, food was overrated. Tried a good bit of options and nothing was impressive. Mediocre at best! Service was bomb! Place had a good atmosphere, food didn't match unfortunately.
Read morePros: Good vibes, Great customer service
Cons: Food not that good
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PreciousHarris
Points +44
Great Options - Edit
Better the customer service experience. Missing bottled spring water. The Jambalaya was excellent. Cauliflower was good. Will be back, hopefully customer service improves.
Read morePros: Plenty of vegan substitutes , Great food
Cons: Service not so great
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VickieMorts
Points +28
great recommendation from friends - Edit
We arent from here but venture often to see sporting events and concerts etc. A vegan business owner back home told us about this place and we tried it a couple weeks ago. They were right. its very good! Awesome vegan food options, great drink options, and solid service. My husband is picky and he really liked his chili hot dog and didnt even know if was vegan! We look forward to coming back again soon.
Read morePros: Food, Atmosphere, Service
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mrsanteater12
Points +110
I want to swim in the spinach-artichoke dip - Edit
simply amazing… there’s so many vegan spots in detroit but seva seems to be the only one with hours that i can make it to- but i’m not complaining! everything is so so tasty and awesome. i like how it’s just recognizable foods turned vegan/vegetarian. i’ve been here 1000 times and i’ll go another 1000 and another
Read morePros: Vegan spinach artichoke dip yup yep , Vegan bruschetta , Vegan everything!
Cons: pricy
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Danski
Points +129
Amazign food and service, so many options - Edit
Amazign food and service, so many options
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ereotav
Points +53
Nice spot - Edit
Cozy eatery with good vegan fare and many gluten free options
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-06-02
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Cute outdoor dining area, Many Gluten free options
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laura8it
Points +656
Consistently good option - Edit
In Detroit’s ever expanding vegan scene, Seva is now one of the oldest places still around. While the food isn’t as flashy as some newer places, it’s always good and seems to be especially well received by omnis. They are open most days, have great seating inside and out, and a full bar. It’s maybe not the first place to come to mind for me, but always a solid option.
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DC Vegan
Points +341
A decent place for a vegan meal - Edit
Seva is on a little side street, in what appears to be an art collective. It's a bit tricky to find, but once you get there, it's a bright, open space. It's entirely vegetarian, and most of the items can be made vegan. My boyfriend and I ordered a bruschetta to share, a large appetizer with pieces of bread, tomato, olive tapenade, and almond pesto. It was fun putting them together and totally delicious. He ordered the jambalaya, and I got the mushroom French Dip with vegan cheese. I do think we ordered a bit much to eat, as the portions are generous (especially the large pile of fries that came with my sandwich!). It didn't stop us from getting a dessert to share, the chocolate raspberry cake.
Read moreThe service was friendly and competent. If I go back to Detroit, I'll definitely try again. (But maybe I'll get a salad next time.)
Pros: vegan friendly, cozy space
Cons: hard to find
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WFPBNonna
Points +161
Hidden gem - Edit
Stopped by after a visit to the DIA. Friendly and efficient staff. Cocktails were very good. I loved my Smoke on the Guava. The food was quite good. We’ll definitely go back. Nice to have vegan choices in Detroit.
Read morePros: Good menu, Nice staff, Quality food
Cons: Can get loud , Parking can be a challenge , Little hard to find
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DGR
Points +384
It’s fine - Edit
Very difficult to find, especially at night. The food was good, but the service was really bad. They got orders wrong, took a VERY long time to do everything, charged us wrong several times, and were rude. I would be a little more understanding if they were busy, but they weren’t at all. We also had 3 people in our party all find hair in their food. Oh, and it’s very overpriced.
Read morePros: Good variety of dishes , Lots of vegan options
Cons: Expensive , Bad service , Mediocre food
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ndines
Points +819
Fresh and super tasty - Edit
Had the African peanut soup and tempeh Caesar salad and can’t recommend them enough!!! Such flavorful spices in the soup and the Caesar was really, really great
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666maggie
Points +30
pretty good - Edit
Seva can be hit of miss depending on what you order, since their menu is so large some things end up being better than others and some things end up worse, and there is sometimes inconsistencies with the same dishes from day to day. I would still recommend it, but just be aware of that so you aren’t disappointed!
Read morePros: lots of options, some menu items hit differently
Cons: can be inconsistent , some menu items do not hit
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