The owner is wonderful and very insightful about all ingredients he uses. Some of the best food i've tasted. Would recommend to any vegan or non vegan! read more

We love Pure Soul- the food is flavorful, staff are kind and helpful, and the atmosphere is chill. The sweet potato honey bun cake is amazing! No pictures because we ate it up so fast. read more

5/5 - Outstanding Experience at Pure Soul! My wife and I had an amazing time at Pure Soul. From the moment we walked in, the customer service was excellent and the hospitality was truly stellar. The staff made us feel welcomed, comfortable, and genuinely cared for throughout our entire visit. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. It's rare to find a plant-based restaurant that not only serves delicious food but also provides such an exceptional overall experience. Pure Soul has definitely become one of our new favorite spots. Highly recommend to anyone looking for great plant-based options paired with top-tier service! read more

Ordered this for delivery at work. Food was well seasoned and the texture of the chicken was spot on. Hot honey sauce was a delicious addition. read more

Pure Soul - Chickn Chkn Strips Plate with Soul Mac and collards. Hot honey sauce - Fast Food Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

My shrimp platter had winners & unfortunately, two items that missed the mark The shrimps were plumper & more delicious than ever; so was the cole slaw. I'm grateful they were pleasing to the palate, because the greens and black-eyed peas were disappointing. They both weren't as flavorful as in the past; dare l say, a lack there of. They have always been a favorite, but not today. The greens also needed to be cooked a little longer and cut a bit smaller. If l hadn't gotten a carry out, l would have made some changes. I will return to PureSoul and dine in, as l look forward to a more well-rounded, enjoyable experience. I remain a fan. read more

Excellent food Amazing service Chill Homey ambiance Like visiting a family members home in the south read more

Absolutely the best food! Southern vegetarian food... don't turn your nose up at that. My meat-a-saurous husband got the BBQ, Mac n chez and fries. Tasty and lovely eastern style bbq. Mac n cheese I'll come back and get a side order with corn bread! Nom nom nom. I had the Soul Bowl. Rice, beans avocado corn bread. All really flavorful. Also free tea! But got the special drink pineapple lemonade. Refreshing and not too sweet. You know when it's so tart it hurts... not this. Perfect balance. These folks know what they be doing! And staff were so sweet and attentive. Thanked us for coming in over and over. Welcoming to everyone! Chill vibe here and worth the visit. read more

Pure Soul - Walk up for food order! - Fast Food Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This place is amazing! I have been here for lunch twice now and both times the service and food have been absolutely wonderful. The first time I tried the bbq platter with kale Caesar and cheese fries as my sides. The bbq was delicious! The kale Caesar I could literally eat on the daily. The cheese fries were so cozy and decadent that I can't believe they're vegan! The second time I tried the Chicago burger (impossible, I believe) with the same sides as before. The burger was so tasty! The place is filled with beautiful plants, and the staff is super friendly. I can't wait to come back a million more times! read more

Pure Soul - THE CHICAGO BURGER, SIDE KALE CAESAR SALAD, CHEESE FRIES (CASHEW, ALMOND ALLERGY) - Fast Food Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Peace, good day! This is a gem. The customer service is great! The food is excellent and just the positive vibes is amazing. Sometimes you have vegetarian/vegan food that is bland and tasteless. Not Pure Soul they season the food with love and care. We will be going back, but we highly recommend you stop in and treat yourself! read more

I wil never get tired of this place! Pure Soul is so good. Eating here was my first time trying vegan food, and I was just shocked. Their fish sandwich is delicious, the mac and cheese is amazing, and I had the sweet potato pie which was great. Everything was better than I expected. I love the staff, they're nice and our food came out quickly. The atmosphere is really welcoming and I just feel very comfortable there. I will be back soon. Also - try their soul rolls! read more

Pure Soul - Sweet potato pie - Fast Food Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Tasty food that happens to be vegan, served by incredibly kind folks - what's not to love! I brought my toddler here after our power had been out all day. When I mentioned my kid hadn't had any milk that day because ours all went bad, they kindly gave us a giant cup of almond milk and brought out a warm brownie a la mode while we were waiting on our food, all on the house. I was afraid all the dessert and milk had spoiled my kid's appetite, but my kid still managed to eat an impressive amount of the vegan mac and cheese. I also tried some, and it's delicious - not just delicious for vegan mac and cheese, but one of the best mac and cheeses I've ever had! read more

Pure Soul - KIDS MEAL: "chicken" burger with mac and "cheese" - Fast Food Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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One of the best vegan restaurants I have ever eaten at! Quality food, super friendly people, comfortable artsy space, You can go elsewhere, but not top the level that Pure Soul provides. read more

The ambience has a relaxed, Caribbean vibe. The restaurant was clean. Also, staff as well as customers were friendly. I am not vegan, but I was excited to try a new plant-based restaurant. I enjoyed the classic lemonade, soul egg rolls, and collard greens. The music was not overpowering, and I didn't have to yell to converse with others. There was a DJ on-site, and everything was a vibe! Check out this hidden gem in Durham! #SpotOn! read more

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Fabulous restaurant, amazing food, and wonderful people. Always pleased with our visit!

Amazing customer service! Food came up quickly and the food was delicious! We will be flying back in just for this food!! Straight from Texas....Keep up the great service read more

I discovered Pure Soul on Google a few years ago and now My husband and I stop here a few times a year if we are driving up North from Georgia The food is so fresh and delicious. A true southern vegan gem. When you enter the restaurant you are welcomed by the friendly staff. The ambiance is super cool very retro and they play all the great tunes. I would highly recommend Pure Soul to a new vegan or curious vegan and of course to a seasoned vegan. read more

Pure Soul - Vegan Small Kale Caesar Salad - Fast Food Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I had lunch at this restaurant after my visit at UNC. The young lady at the front counter was very nice and friendly. She made some great recommendations. I had the hot, honey chick'n sandwich with sweet potato fries and a watermelon lemonade. Everything was absolutely delicious, especially the sandwich. Very unique. I haven't had anything quite like it. My friends always tell me they feel bad for me, because I'm vegan, I'm missing out on places like McDonald's or Burger King. But, I feel bad for them because they're missing out on great places like Pure Soul. read more

The best vegan food I've ever had in my life. I've never had anything like the Mac and cheese. I love that they offer gluten free. The environment is very clean and the staff is very helpful. read more

Excellent food, a large variety of entrees, sides, desserts, homemade lemonade. 100% vegan. Delicious food. I've never had a dish I didn't like. Staff is friendly and accommodating. Ambiance is laid back, live music some days. read more

Listen, that fish sandwich is my ultimate Favorite. I am not vegan and I LOVE this place. They take care of their employees and customers while providing great food and service! read more

I was in town for a short period of time and stumbled upon this place. I seen that they were having live music on Sunday and I just couldn't resist. Seating appears to be limited based on the number of people that come here. There was a line, it didn't move fast at all. I guess the plus side to that is they don't rush you with ordering and will take the time to explain the menu items and clarify any questions you ask. With that said I just ordered a salad. I didn't really feel well but I needed to get out to this spot and listen to live music. The salad was delicious, I didn't finish it all but I did stay for the music. The ambience was just everything. I would definitely come back here if I am ever in the city again. This place is a gem. I seen everybody else plates and it was straight up soul food, but vegan. read more

Pure Soul - The DJ - Fast Food Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Was in Durham for just a few hours and needed / wanted a vegan meal. Placed the order online then drove to pick up my order. From the outside I was a little skeptical. But was pleasantly surprised and impressed when I went inside. Service was excellent and food was even better. I ordered the 3-sides meal option. Delicious! I got a slice of carrot cake to go. I haven't tasted it yet, but I don't expect to be disappointed. read more

Pure Soul - Small Blackeyed Peas & Veggies (7oz), Small Kale Caesar Salad, Rob's Favorite Cornbread (2pc) contains almond. - Fast Food Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I had one of the best burgers I've ever had after years of being vegetarian! My dad who eats meat also came with me and loved his meal too! Definitely will go back soon! read more

Pure Soul - Chicago Burger - Fast Food Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I've been here several times now and have gotten different things each time and I love the general spices and flavors of this place! This time I got their fish fillet plate which comes with their yellow rice, tartar sauce, coleslaw and I chose their collard greens + Mac n cheese for the sides. Keep in mind that these are ALL vegan! Vegan food may or may not try to mimic the non vegan version and they have their own spin on it. The fish fillet does not have the same consistency but it is very good, the tartar sauce was very convincing. Similarly with the mac n cheese, don't expect actual Mac n cheese but it is delicious! My partner got their hot honey chicken sandwich and he said the chicken is very convincing and the hot honey sauce was very good, though he wishes it was less sweet and more hot! In the past I've tried their bbq plate and shrimp plate. My favorite so far is their bbq plate but I would honestly get any of these again. Their service is always amazing. He even asked if we wanted an iced water for the road despite getting take out, which is truly above and beyond. One day I'll dine outside since it is very quaint and cute. read more

Pure Soul - Hot honey chicken w/ greens and fish fillet The Fried *Fish* Plate With Slaw & Rice + greens + mac - Fast Food Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Great choice of vegan fare! They really improved the food and service over the past few years. Cudos !!

I read the reviews before I even ventured to this place. And EVERY SINGLE review was over the top! Everyone said it was delicious and the staff was friendly...that can't be right. It can't be THAT GOOD, right? Welp, I'm a believer! Oh, I completely understand why everyone said the food was delicious--it actually is nothing short of AMAZING! Trust me on this one; no matter what you order--get the collard greens. Even if you are there to just get dessert--you are going to want to get an order of those collard greens. They are EXPLODING with flavor! Typically, collards are cooked with meat and the vegetable then takes on the flavor of the fatback it was cooked in...but these are vegan (in fact, if you don't know--EVERYTHING is vegan here. Yes, it's all plant based). These were cooked to perfection, seasoned well, and you will break out into a full happy dance with the first bite. We also ordered the SOUL ROLLS. Basically, it's an amalgamation of the best parts of a Sunday dinner twisted up and fried in a roll. There were collard greens in there; Mac and cheese was in there; and some good ole' NC BBQ (yes, the BBQ was plant based) was in there too, and it was fried crunchy--just the way I like it! My only regret was I only ordered one order (and I am eyeballing my husband's soul rolls right now because if he blinks, I am definitely going to grab one)! This will not be my last visit here. Southern soul food, conveniently located off highway 85, that is all plant based--a total WIN for me! read more

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this restaurant is a 10 out of the 10 highly recommended. They have a banging breakfast BLT sandwich that will shock you out of the water. That breakfast BLT sandwich exactly like the real thing. Come over to pure soul, if you want some great vegan food. read more

What a gem!! The food Pure Soul is simply amazing! The soul rolls are a must try!! The BBQ plate will leave you with seconds for the next day! read more

tried this place bc of great yelp recos. and this was my first experience with vegan food. outstanding. first they personally greet everyone when they walk in. really starts everything off on a great foot. then there's live music!! i ordered chicken sandwich which was better than chicken! great flavor and everything was thoughtfully arranged with honey and lettuce tomato etc on side so you could customize to your taste. the greens were awesome. and they give free iced tea to first time customer. just for review balance i would say mac and cheese was a weak link. read more

Pure Soul - chicken - Fast Food Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This is the biggest surprise EVER! The smells, the flavor, the service.... The whole experience is extraordinary!!!

What a great experience! I found my people! I was there with three carnivores who also like plant-based meals, and we loved it! Carefully executed food with a deep flavor profile; quaint environment; a very friendly, helpful, accommodating staff. I could have eaten the whole menu! It will not be what you expect: it is far better! Go! Enjoy! read more

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first time visitor, i was in town from Raleigh and had heard Durham has some good vegan places. This was the first one that popped up and it was such a vibe, the ambiance is incredible. The staff was very friendly, we ate inside and it was so nice. And I'm still thinking about the chicken sandwich I had today. Will definitely be back to try more things!!! read more

So delicious! Not fancy, just amazing food! I wish we had one of these in Seattle! So tasty and the staff were terrific!

Food was great. Ordering was a bit odd. Ambiance leaves a lot to be desired. Would recommend even to non vegetarians.

Out of this world Vegan Soul Food. Brought in our daughter from LA (Vegan Mecca ). She loved it as well. We got the SOul Rolls to share, and each got an Entre. BarBQue was delicious. And the GREENS!! Oh my. Everything was so good. People were nice, friendly, and efficient. Good vibe and Great food! Too busy eating to get photos - Sorry... read more

I would honestly give a 9/5. Food is probably one of the best in the area (regardless of vegan or not). Pulled "pork" is super flavourful and the texture tastes like the real thing. Cheesy fries sauce is so creamy and tasty. The konjac "shrimp"'s texture is super close to actual shrimp and very flavourful as well. I also love their yellow rice and mac & cheeze. Overall an absolutely amazing place, the only slight down side is the price, but I personally wouldn't mind given food quality! read more

The chicken sandwich , the customer service!, and the aesthetic was on point. Great experience!! Thank you! read more

I love having a place I can go for comfort food. This food appeals to more than just vegans, so yes, you should give it a try!!! I've tried the hot hunty chick'n, the Chicago burger, the sweet potato fries, and the kale caesar. Love it all!!! I can't believe how good the sandwiches are. My favorite is the Carolina barbecue plate with collard greens and mac n cheese. The greens are PERFECT. I often find myself craving them - they're smoky, a little spicy, a little sweet. Grab a peanut butter cookie while you're at it!! The staff are always friendly, the service is fast and efficient, and the ambiance is bright and relaxed. read more

Definitely a must stop while in Durham. Southern Fried Drumsticks are very good! Seasoned well. Mac and Cheese isn't the best vegan Mac I've had but it's decent. PeanutButter Pie was amazing and definitely a treat! read more

Perfect vegan place to take a vegan curious friend. So many choices! I enjoy the relaxed environment and hospitality.