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Vegan soul food restaurant offering salads, soups, pasta, the Beyond burger and more. Black-owned. Open Mon-Sat 12:00pm-8:30pm.
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57 Reviews
First Review by talanis70
MichaelEdmonds
Points +42
Soul Vegan - Edit
The deli style ordering wasn’t the most convenient for someone who wanted to sit and enjoy a meal. Once I stood in line for about ten minutes, I placed my order and waited in a corner for my name to be called out. So it’s not really a restaurant I’d call, more of a fast food serving atmosphere. The food I ordered was wonderful. I got the Cajun pasta. I would have made it way spicer, but I rarely ever find a place spicy enough for me. The smoothie was also tasty and would recommend the food to anyone looking. The ambiance was welcoming. Typically I was to walk into an establishment and I would be the only non melanin dominant being, my empathetic vibrations would tense up from the stares and tension. Here was not the case. No one saw me as an intruder or a threat. As it should be.
Read morePros: Great energy, Good food, Lots of items I was wanting to try
Cons: Not a sit and serve type of place, Would have loved some sort of sampler entree, Music was too loud and most of it neg vibration
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AneudaVargas
Points +22
Very disappointing - Edit
I was really hoping for it to be good.
Read moreThe food was prepared in advance and it lacked flavor. Won't be coming back until there are major changes.
Pros: All vegan.
Cons: No flavor
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MajesticMorg
Points +24
Best Vegan Soul Food - Edit
I love this place so much and I think that is has a great opportunity for growth and expansion. This is a great example of alkaline, vegan soul food ❤️
Read morePros: Soul Food tasty options , Mac ‘N Cheese is awesome w/ cashew recipe, Owner is very kind and engaging
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laurenstevvens
Points +62
I expected better - Edit
We drove almost an hour just to try this place , the lady at the register was not very helpful, I’m not sure if everything is supposed to be boxed to go, but we said we were eating there and we got our food in boxes . I also asked for Mac n cheese instead of fries and got fries . As much as I wanted to love the food it was not very good , the nachos were soggy, and the burger was super greasy, not horrible , but not what I had expected at all. This place would be great if it was half the price . Drinks were good but the lemonade is 8$ , Smoothies are 9$! We ended up spending 50$ for two semi meals, if you count nachos as a meal, and two drinks... I’m not saying don’t give this place a shot, I like to believe in second chances . Maybe the cashier was just having a bad day but I had wished she was more attentive and didn’t mess up our order .
Read morePros: All vegan , Nice atmosphere , Yummy drinks, even though they are pricey
Cons: Expensive , Mediocre food
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FranciscoFigueroa
Points +90
Amazing - Edit
Words can’t describe how the cauliflower steak changed my life. Everything on the platter was amazing, but I wish I could’ve tried the jackfruit ribs & oyster mushrooms at the same time.
Read morePros: Taste , Regardless of line there wasn’t a long wait, An experience
Cons: Expensive for sure, No Apple Pay when Apple Maps said they had it, Drinks/dessert may sell out
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ahippely
Points +148
Can’t express how amazing - Edit
Walked here with my friends and it was worth itttt
Read morePros: All vegan, All tasty , Nice staff
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kozzykozz
Points +18
This place is Top Notch authentic and delicious - Edit
Been vegan for 20 years now so I've eaten vegan food throughout the world. Soul Food Vegan has to be the tastiest place I've ever visited. First off its not just soul food but it is also authentic Creole dishes and in my travels I have never enjoyed a vegan creole dish. Its hard to achieve because creole food has flavor that is unmatched. Somehow they got it right. I ordered everyday of my visit in Houston. The staff is very fun, light hearted, and family vibe. Don't go there expecting some fru fru pretentious wannabe vegan restaurant. They are all about the good quality food, good vibes, and just all around good time. The place is very authentically Houston located in the newly gentrified 3rdWard. I like them because they still work with the community. They are not just there to take your money. I've tried other vegan spots in houston and so far none of them compare.
Read moreSidenotes:
- that I really appreciate: you have multiple meat substitutes, the place is 100% tofu free and that's major for me I wish other establishments would catch up.
-Tastes like home cooking
-flavor explodes in your mouth
-No matter how busy or packed they are the food comes out in a timely manner
Pros: Food, Staff, Genuine establishment
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AmitTheVegan
Points +61
Delicious! - Edit
Had the mushroom poboy and the bbq jackfruit brisket sandwich. Both were outstanding!
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SarahSullivan12
Points +18
Deserves a 1 star. - Edit
Rude staff. Over priced. You'd think a vegan "soul" food place would have kind people working there. Tried to order and when I asked if that was enough for 4 people she rolled her eyes at me. She wasn't able to tell us prices, and just pointed to a chalk board menu and when I told her that I couldnt see them clearly cause the chalk is smudged she said she couldnt help me. My total ended up being $136, and when I asked what was so expensive, she said she could charge my card and then print out a receipt which would show me. Like what? Why would I pay for something when I dont know what's so expensive! Turns out the strawberry lemonade is $8! And was $32 for 4 people! And they dont see anything else! She told me she couldnt even give me a water cup. We ended up leaving and going to pepper tree, about 10 minutes away, with a vegan buffet, nicer people, better food, and cheaper options.
Read morePros: None
Cons: Expensive , Rude staff, Very rude staff
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WendiLilly-Bare
Points +122
Food is amazing!! Definitely will go back if we can. - Edit
Burgers, nachos, rice, collards boudin balls. All yummy!!
Read morePros: Delicious and fast!
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BrennaHemminger
Points +18
Yummy - Edit
Large portions YUMMY just what I needed after a long day! It was down the street from my Air b&b
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FrancisBuxton
Points +470
It’s all in the name! - Edit
Comforting vegan food and friendly staff. Get the platter with cauliflower. So good. Get extra to take home!
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oz41@aol.com
Points +40
Extremely Dissappointed - Edit
We were so excited . The reviews were generally good ..
Read morethat’s why I will not lie .. the food was not good . The collard greens were canned greens, the cauliflower steak was fried very hard .. MAC and cheese no flavor .. red beans and rice salty .. the best thing was the strawberry lemonade ..
I do not recommend it..
Cons: Expensive , Food not good , Tables were dirty
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kenadi
Points +64
Really good - Edit
Amazing soul food. It always comes out fresh and hot. My favorite place to get greens and fried mushrooms.
Read morePros: Lots of options, All vegan, Good prices
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diana_then
Points +70
Will be back tho - Edit
This place was good but overpriced. We ordered the platter, boudin balls and lemonade for $40. The dirty rice was horrible and looked more like stuffing than rice, the boudin balls were just fried dirty rice and weren’t good at all. Everything else was just okay and just wish they wouldn’t use so much plastic or styrofoam.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Mac and cheese is amazing , Oyster mushrooms are good
Cons: Dirty rice was disappointing , Overpriced , Single use plastic
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MalissaMarieRodriguez
Points +47
Love it - Edit
Soul food vegan is the best!! Great food and love how they combined Cajun with vegan.
Read morePros: Great food, 100% vegan
Cons: Long wait, Small place , Pricey
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jessorz
Points +980
Neutral Vibes - Edit
We went on a somewhat busy day, so I'm not sure if our experience is the one to base any decisions on, but our visit was disappointing. They were out of water, so we had to pay $9 for smoothies, which we didn't enjoy the flavor of. They also forgot to give us our drinks in the first place, so we had to bother the staff for them. We tried a few pasta dishes; I didn't really like the mac 'n cheese or the pasta melt. Both were kind of dry and not very flavorful. The alfredo was okay but not excellent. My food partner had a burger, which was only okay as well. The fries weren't great. I had been excited to try this place, so I was pretty bummed out. I am giving it a mid-star review because maybe I went on an off day. I would give it one more shot.
Read morePros: 100% vegan
Cons: Small space
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MariaWatkins
Points +58
Yum! We were visiting The piston area and found this delightful vegan soul food - Edit
There were lots of options and everything was delicious . I highly recommend a stop at this place. The fried mushrooms were out of this world
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veganhubby
Points +1056
Tough one to grade - Edit
I’ve yet to come across a place that has so many negatives. I’ll keep them to a bare minimum so I can focus on some positives. I found being in the place to be totally offensive. There was a video playing while I was eating there with crude language and racist jokes. There were children there as well. Can’t imagine why it would be playing. As a white Person, I was totally offended. So if I would ever return, I would do take out. I ordered the oyster mushroom platter. Ugh. Rubbery and flavorless Tried the cauliflower and it too was over cooked and a half stalk ugh. I did however love their Mac and cheese. One of the best I have ever had and their rice was great. The guys were really nice and super helpful. They saved the rating from a one star.
Read morePros: Mac and cheese , Rice, Nice workers
Cons: Offensive video playing on TV, Mushrooms, Cauliflower
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AbigailAnnaFoster
Points +475
How is it vegan???! - Edit
This was so tasty and was so impressed with the art of this food. I’ve never had traditional southern food and I’m a big fan. It was all a little spicy but I still loved it.
Read morePros: Absolutely delicious , All vegan
Cons: Small area
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thomaswayneriddle
Points +62
Vegan junk (soul) food - Edit
First, it's great that this restaurant is serving the emerging vegan market! Personally, though, my transition to vegan also meant that I would focus on high quality, healthy food. This restaurant seems true to its name insofar as the food seems to focus on the soul and not the body. Everything that I had was really second-rate from a healthy food standard. E.g., the fried mushrooms were incredibly greasy, as was the Cajun burger that was served on a white wheat bun (not whole grain). The french fries to accompany my burger were also greasy and not even good. They don't have any fresh-brewed tea, which is a staple in Houston especially during hot months, but they e.g., bottles of ginger tea sweetened with so much nectar (of something) that it made me gag. Finally, the place is way too small (it's extremely cramped) and the kitchen is very slow (like they only have one cook). For me it's not worth the drive to get there.
Read morePros: Everything vegan, Vegan junk food abundantly available
Cons: Menu not focus on healthy dishes, Cramped inside and out (in the parking lot), Slow kitchen
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thesweptunder
Points +44
Love this place - Edit
I’ve tried quiet a few dishes here and they are all fantastic. It tastes like a home cooked meal more than food from a restaurant, which is a huge plus in my book.
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MizzB
Points +3833
Vegan Southern comfort soul food - Edit
100% vegan restaurant dishing up delicious southern comfort in ample sized portions at reasonable prices in Houston's historic 3rd ward. Across from Emancipation Park, just southeast of downtown. Free parking in small lot, and on surrounding streets. Compact venue, service spotty when busy. Highly recommend the sampler platter; Mac & cheese, dirty rice, collard greens, & cauliflower balls; well seasoned, though the greens were a bit salty to my taste. Creamy pasta Alfredo, gumbo were both good. We arrived late in the day so they were out of boudin balls. Platter served in styrofoam container, plastic utensils; ok my California sustainable self is showing...
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Delicious, tasty food, Free parking
Cons: Spotty service when busy
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earthluvr
Points +72
absolutely wonderful - Edit
authentic, delicious southern food - veganism meets nostalgia from my cajun childhood 💚 couldn’t be happier
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AshlieeLopez
Points +230
Amazing! - Edit
The food is so tasty and delicious! I was so busy eating up all the food that I forgot to take a picture of it. I had the fried mushrooms with greens and mac n cheese. Everything was terrific and tasty. Staff was great as well! Can’t wait to go back!
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dontbedaft
Points +584
Bustling little gen - Edit
Order at the counter and your food is brought out. It’s geared up for takeout - even if you’re eating in they use takeout containers. Seating is limited. When you get the food you can see why it’s so busy
Read morePros: Lively , Tasty food
Cons: Cramped
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bbradf4
Points +248
Yummy vegan food - Edit
This place was fantastic! Got the boudin balls and mac and cheese. Absolutely delicious, plus a very friendly staff. Highly recommend and can’t wait to come back!
Read morePros: Excellent food, Good value, Friendly staff
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