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Serves meat, vegan options available. Bookstore with cafe serving drinks, sandwiches, and other foods. Includes several vegan choices plus usually a vegan cookies n' cream cake in the dessert case. Open hours vary.
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Last update on 20 Oct 2017 by Guest
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15 Reviews
First Review by heyoverhere
bowenbs
Points +369
Wish we had a spot like this at home! - Edit
How can you go wrong with a cafe with a full, separate vegan menu, especially when it’s inside a used bookstore? Oh, and did I mention the game and movie “dungeon” in the basement? What an awesome shop! So glad we decided to stop here on our way to the Knoxville airport (it’s conveniently only about ten minutes away). For starters, the person that helped take our order was super friendly and personable. Other guests in line welcomed us and told us we had found a good spot to eat. The sandwiches are named after famous literary figures. For example, we ordered the Ada Lovelace (a breakfast wrap with Just Egg) and the Mary Shelley (a chickpea salad sandwich). They were great! If we lived in the area, we would surely spend a lot of time at Southland. Definitely worth stopping in if you’re in town or heading to/from the Knoxville airport.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-07
Pros: Lots and lots of vegan options, Attached bookstore and game shop, Progressive vibes in rural Tennessee
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GiannaRizzotti
Points +502
Books and vegan food! - Edit
Love everything about this place- the food, the ambiance , the book store. It is casual and comfy and delicious and welcoming.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-03
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GeneO
Points +264
Must visit! Great little spot! - Edit
Was traveling to the Knoxville airport and found this cute little book store. This tiny town of Maryville had three places I would have loved to try, but I decided on this one. How wonderful of a place! It's aside a cute book store and they have an entire (huge) vegan menu on their blackboard with all kinds of sandwiches named after famous authors. I had the Mary Shelley, which was a chickpea salad with rosemary and garlic and a vegan provolone and vegan bacon. I understand they sometimes make their own bacon, but not always. I would come back to this place over and over if I lived anywhere nearby.
Read morePros: Many sandwiches to choose from!, All vegan menu., Delicious and satisfying food.
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bekkadallasen
Points +1286
Neat bookstore with cafe inside - Edit
I stopped to browse the bookstore and did not get anything from the cafe, but thought I would update the posting with pictures of the menu!
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hcarnes
Points +22
Favorite Place - Edit
Southland is my absolute favorite place in Blount County, the people are amazing, the food is delicious, and there’s a book store attached! They have local goods for sale in the cafe, and I’ve always walked out of here having a better day.
Read moreI got the Ada Lovelace (JustEgg burrito with Benevolant Bacon) and I’m blown away, just fantastic.
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NatErlin
Points +18
Delicious Food and Adorable Atmosphere - Edit
I ordered the Hannah Arendt on the Rosemary and Garlic bread and LOVED it. The sandwich came with a side of kettle chips and a homemade pickle sprar, which was divine. I found out after the fact you can purchase a whole jar of their house pickles to take home!
Read moreI also ordered an oat milk latte and took a vegan cookie bar to go. I enjoyed the food more than the coffee (the Espresso was a little sharp), but I still enjoyed the drink overall!
Bonus is the charming book store attached to the cafe which was chock full of used titles and even included a vinyl collection. I'd definitely stop here again!
Pros: Food, Atmosphere, Service
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KC135Starr
Points +24
My new favorite lunch spot - Edit
I’ve known about Southland Cafe for a couple of years but I had no idea that they had a vegan menu! It’s such a quaint little place and the staff was super nice. The vegan menu has so many options! I had the Jane Austin on the rosemary garlic bread and it was delicious. I’ll definitely be back to try out the rest of the menu.
Read morePros: Prices are good , Staff is super friendly
Cons: Limited parking
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imwhoim
Points +16
How did it take me 20 years - Edit
Not sure how it took me 20 years to discover this gem, but you can call me a regular now. They have the most extensive vegan menu I’ve found in the Knoxville area. Great place to meet a friend or just stop for a lunch with a good book. Haven’t had anything yet I didn’t enjoy.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Your non-veg friends will love it too, Shop local
Cons: Parking out front Is limited, look out back
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lleslienicole
Points +178
Amazing! There’s an entire vegan menu in this adorable bookstore cafe. - Edit
I had the Jane Austen and the chickpea salad was delicious. They have an entire vegan menu and the staff is friendly and polite. Cute bookstore too with rare finds!
Read morePros: Entire vegan menu, Good prices
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BrandonConnelly
Points +26
Amazing - Edit
Very awesome place! The prices are very reasonable and we love their vegan chocolate cake!!
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StephanieDavy
Points +131
Yummy! Yummy! - Edit
I wish I could make this 5 star, but HappyCow won’t let me unless they are fully vegan. But please please go here. As a newer vegan it was a great way to try homemade food and have a great conversation with someone who has been a vegan for many years. I could see bringing my whole family here who all have different dietary habits. I can not wait to go back again!
Read morePros: Homemade food , Fresh vegan bread
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TerriL
Points +62
Full vegan Menu - Edit
The chef has veganized their entire regular menu (and named the dishes after famous women, which is cool.) I loved the BLT with Benevolent Bacon. They always have a vegan dessert available, too. Unlike some restaurants, they have a separate vegan grill. The vibe is casual as it is attached to a bookstore and the menu is comfort food-focused.
Read morePros: Extensive vegan offerings, Vegan desserts, Love the BLT
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Damntastyvegan
Points +961
Great food friendly service - Edit
Delicious food! Many items were from local ingredients and made in-house like their bread and hummus. They had a vegan wrap and a few vegetarian wraps that could be made vegan. They also had salads, a veggie burger and slices of vegan chocolate cake.
Read moreThe owner, Matt was extremely nice and interesting and struck up a conversation with us.
I also had their strawberry iced tea which was delicious! I believe their coffee is from a local roaster as well. They had a cute bookstore attached to it that we perused while waiting for our food. Will definitely be back.
Pros: Great prices , Friendly staff, Fresh local ingredients
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PaintedRavensong
Points +16
Wonderful atmosphere and vegan choices! - Edit
I am so happy we sought out this wonderful bookstore with lots of vegan options! I had a delicious sandwich made with tofu that was fantastic. Everyone was so friendly and helpful and we ended up hanging out and reading for a few hours sipping our delicious coffee drinks. We will be back to try the vegan dessert soon!
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heyoverhere
Points +62
Great cafe with vegan options - Edit
Great little cafe with fresh, well-made food
Read morePros: Cookies and Cream Cake is really good, Nice diner-style seating , Good vegan lunch options
Cons: Doesn’t open until 10am
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