Really, really delicious vegetarian food. The atmosphere is fine, though a little stark. The service is usually good in terms of getting the details right, but not necessarily the friendliest place ever. But hey, you're not there to hang out with the waitstaff -- go with people you enjoy, and then devour their amazing food. So good. read more

On a return visit, I had another delicious lunch but underwhelming service. It took over 15 minutes to place an initial lunchtime drink order (restaurant was not busy); finally the bartender wandered over to do that. Had to periodically hunt down the waitress for silverware, then then for condiments and again finally to get the bill. Not relaxing... read more

The food is pretty good but ridiculously overpriced for what you are getting. I mean, $12 for a small grilled cheese?! $14 for pad Thai!? You can make all of their food at home for a quarter of the price and get triple the amount. Yeah, the yam fries are awesome but it's just too expensive for vegetables, which are the cheapest things in the grocery store. read more

This place is more consistent than any other restaurant I've visited in Ann Arbor. There's almost always something new to try. I'd leave a recommendation for a dish, but the menu is constantly updated for seasonal favorites. Anything with their Cilantro Peanut Lime dressing is amazing (Thai wraps, stir fry, salads). I have blindly trusted them on a lot of new dishes, and they have never disappointed. Love it! read more

Used to really love Seva when it was downtown but it's not as good anymore unfortunately. I went in with my family close to 9 on a Friday, not knowing they closed at 9, and were greeted by very unfriendly staff who just said "Uhhhh we're closed". We obviously didn't know so did not appreciate the attitude. Tried again a few days later and just weren't impressed. The smothered burrito was bland, the sweet potato fries were crunchy and uncooked and the pad thai was extremely bland and dry. I was sad because the burrito used to be my favorite dish. Tried the one in Detroit and was much more satisfied. Sweet potato fries were delicious, the portobello ravioli was fantastic and the mushroom french dip was super yummy. I'll definitely return to the Detroit location! read more

I was looking for a good vegetarian restaurant and Seva was recommended. I had an appetizer, a meal and dessert. All were spectacular. Everything was unique. The appetizer was a pistachio-pear bruschetta. Very delicious. My entrée was the grilled pesto pizza sandwich and for dessert I had key lime pie. The thing that struck me most was the different rich flavors of all the food they brought to me. Nothing bland but nothing overpowering either. Just very tasty. Most of their menu items were also available as vegan dishes. The yam fries with homemade vegan BBQ sauce was delicious. My wait person said they were a menu favorite and I can see why. If you are looking for fine vegetarian dining in a fine vegetarian atmosphere, then this is the place to go. It will be a stop anytime I am in Ann Arbor. And I am a Spartan. Not use to giving praise to anything in Ann Arbor. read more

Seva has been one of my favorite restaurants since going vegetarian about 7 years ago. The food and service has always been great! I highly recommend this place whether you're vegetarian or not! read more

As a vegetarian, it's hard to find vegetarian and vegan restaurants that are so good that non vegetarians will get excited about them. Seva is one of the few I have found. They have plenty of seating and a good atmosphere with friendly staff and a reasonable noise level. Their menu is diverse, having meals that range from tacos to pad tai, so everyone will be able to find something they like. Seva's is definitely a good choice when eating in Ann Arbor. read more

I have seen Seva change a lot over the years, but despite the relocation from downtown and a different atmosphere, the menu at Seva has been consistent for quite some time. My daughter has come to love the burrito (good for two meals). Some of the appetizers and entrees are excellent, some are a bit lacking or not to my taste. I think that some of the dishes should be elevated a bit, with an eye toward texture and presentation, but there is something to be said for consistency. If you're not a vegetarian, there is no need to fear Seva. You'll find entrees that won't have you missing meat. If you're gluten-free or vegan, the menu is appropriately labeled. read more

Well the food is really good! Service is very slow- 8 minutes to get greeted (she did not even say her name) and over 20 minutes for the food, they didn't even have the decency to bring out our two year old ' s mac n cheese sooner. Also, they advertise shitake mushrooms for the bibimbop, but they put in regular mushrooms and when asked about it they said that there are no shitake in the kitchen, not even apologizing about it. Won't be back. read more

I'm disappointed with Seva in Ann Arbor and think it needs to improve its menu. I've dined here a couple times in this location and many times in its older location on Liberty in downtown Ann Arbor. I should say that, as some other people note, it's very hit or miss. Every now and then I get up the courage to try it again, hoping that it has improved. I'll just comment today on my lunch, a pumpkin walnut burger with arugula, which was a special entree. I asked the server about it, but she confessed that she had never tasted it. It was completely underwhelming. As for the patty itself, it had a mealy texture and surprisingly bland flavor. The ginger sauce served with it doesn't work, either alone or with the burger. And the only other thing on the bun was a clump of arugula. Healthy isn't enough. The food also has to taste good. I much prefer The Lunch Room in Kerrytown. read more

Ate here with a large party of adults and kids. The menu is innovative (but still has mac and cheese for the kids). We ate kale salad, bah mihn, pad thai, stuffed poblanos, stir fry, in addition to yam fries, cauliflower and peppers as appetizers. Everything was delicious. They have an excellent happy hour (but it only applies to the bar). Food was excellent -- even the non-vegetarians agreed. Service was a little slow to start but good otherwise. The menu is different from the old location but much better! read more

As a frequent regular at seva, I can honestly say this establishment is getting worse. They've changed their amazing menu 2 times recently. Removing favorited items, not just by me, but lots of friends and colleagues, For the worst and refuse to make any item from their old menu despite having the items. There's no substitution for things... It's ridiculous.. If I wasn't mostly vegan, I would stop going there all together.. But having a busy schedule limits the time I have to cook for myself my I use to eat at seva every other day. But now I can't find anything on the menu worth my time or money to go in there. Do yourself a favor and don't bother eating there read more

good vegan food and friendly staff. they have different specials every day which is pretty cool. i love the beyond burger because they make it with a pretzel bun and the bruschetta is also very good :-) read more

As noted by other reviewers, I too recently patronized Seva and left in utter disgust at the service, or lack thereof, provided by the non-existent waitstaff. My date and I arrived during a non-rush period when the inside of the restaurant was virtually empty and outside seating was available as well, yet after waiting approximately 15 to 20 minutes after we had been seated, we still did not have so much as a glass of water on our table. What little contact we did have with the waitstaff was replete with haughty condescension and brash rudeness. After realizing that so much time had passed and that service did not appear to be forthcoming, my date and I left saddened by what this once great restaurant has become. I immediately contacted the manager via telephone, and spoke with a young woman who assured me that, as part of the management, she would look into the matter, but her empathy rung tritely hollow because she never even asked me the name of the waitstaff with whom we had interacted. Rather, this young lady offered only feigned empathy and empty promises devoid of even a semblance of sincerity. I will never, EVER return to your establishment to be treated so poorly by so many. Shame on you, Seva, for mistreating patrons in this way, patrons who supported you while you were a small start-up, patrons who supported you long before you left Ann Arbor, patrons whose support helped you grow into the thriving business that you are today, patrons who drove over an hour to once again enjoy the dining experience that you used to offer in days of yore. read more

tofu scramble: inedible, swimming in grease, overpriced

This restaurant is a great option for kosher eaters in Ann Arbor which otherwise offers only the barest dining options. Unlike most "vegan" restaurants in Ann Arbor which are simply restaurants offering some vegan options, this restaurant offers no meat or fish, but does offer eggs and milk products - yet with Tofu and vegan Daiya substitutes. The food is delicious with many different selection options, the price is moderate and the staff friendly and efficient. We warmly recommend it. read more

This is a great place to eat. I only wish they would have been able to stay in Ann Arbor. Anyone looking for Great Vegetarian Food come here. read more

Beware of Restaurant Week. Pate looked too much like whitefish--a sick grey. Pesto had no basil. Lemon cake was dry and tasteless, like something that they found on an archeological dig. read more

I've patronized this place all my life (literally; my mom's water broke while she was out to dinner here!). It's a staple for our family. Reliably friendly service, decent prices, and solid food. They really know what they're doing with tempeh! The only reason I'm not giving them 5 stars is that I'm super disappointed by their new shrunken menu. Some of my favorites are gone, and it just generally limits a person's options. Anyway, I'd highly recommend Seva's for any vegetarian or non who's looking for solid Ann Arbor food. Plus, their new location has free parking, so that's a bonus! read more

I haven't been to the new (well not really new anymore) location since moving away from Ann Arbor but when I returned over Thanksgiving break I knew I had to check it out! The space is quite large and the seating is spread out so you aren't rubbing elbows with your neighbor. The food is the same - amazing and very seasonal! We split mac and cheese (who says vegetarians don't have any fun!), all-time favorite pad thai and the special indian curry dish of spinach, chickpeas and haloumi cheese. The pad thai was the best dish but the curry was a nice deviation from their current menu. I wish it had a bit more spice and also regret not ordering it with tofu. The cheese was great but didn't pair well with the curry flavor. Service was good - water got refilled and dishes were all brought out at the same time. Nobody check in to see how we were doing during the meal, but other than that it was fine. This is a great place to grab lunch or a casual dinner - not a good happy hour spot or special event meal but the food is good, fresh and you get what you expect. read more

I haven't eaten here at the new location, but I went to the old one on Liberty many times and must say that they have the best sweet potato fries (& dip) I have ever had. Plus, their pesto/pizza type sandwich is amazing. read more

Will not be returning. I've been an avid 'to go' patron at Seva this Summer. I almost always order the Vegan Caesar salad. Started noticing the lettuce/greens portion lessening every time I ordered it. I kindly asked to make sure I'm given an appropriate amount of greens for the $11.95 cost of the salad. The first time I asked, I was given more, and I appreciated that. This last time I went in, I gave my usual small request (please make sure there's enough greens in the to-go box) and the host seemed understanding, and another waitress walked by and saw the pitiful amount of lettuce and remarked something like, 'yeah, we have some new staff back there in the kitchen... that's supposed to be a full size salad right?' I said yes. Manager comes back carrying my order and starts in on this whole: I'd have to charge you for more greens, they weigh the portions, but I'd be happy (ha!) to give you more if you'd like to pay more'. Stunned, I explained how disappointing that is; it's a 12 dollar salad, and I can see the bottom of the box... would hate to see how pitifully small their side salad must be. I suggested they change the price of the salad if that's the portion doled out. I like Seva for its convenience... but I won't be back. My latest and last experience there was just bizarre. I always leave a nice tip every time I order take out, and in my world, I wouldn't treat a Regular like I was treated. But! Alas... this is Ann Arbor, where the prices are too high, the food is many times not worth it (as is definitely not at Seva) and the customer service can be laughable, non-existent, and so high brow you've lost your appetite. Good luck, Seva! read more

Passing through Ann Arbor, I had high hopes for this place. Everything I've seen posted about the Detroit area location is positive and the food looks great. Upon entering, I noticed one of the most embarrassing tap lists in a Michigan establishment, but I wasn't there to drink, so I wasn't too worried I was going to pay 7 dollars for a generic IPA. Little did I know, this would set the standard of disappointment to come. As soon as I opened the menu I could see almost every dish was made with tofurkey this and daiya that. Realistically these overly processed and convenient/lazy items can be pulled off, but not here. Our party had a few appetizers and different entrees, all of them ranging from bland and unimpressive to just bad and disappointing. When dining out, I don't expect to be eating food I can make better myself, let alone using novelty items I can get from the store at a fraction of the price. I am thoroughly let down and will not be returning. read more

Tempeh is amazing. Food in general is mediocre to good. Expensive for what you get. Service is slow. Atmosphere is nice.

Completely in love. I'm now questioning every five-star review I've ever made haha! The General Tso's Cauliflower was fluffy on the inside and crunchy on the outside without being too sweet at all. We thought the Pad Thai and Lemongrass Carrot Coconut Soup were delicious, actually even mixed, but then... The super creamy pesto-cashew, mushroom, sun-dried tomato ravioli special completely blew my mind. I lived in Italy for four months and have had a serious pasta addiction at times in my life, but this may have been the best pasta I have yet to try. The vegan maple bourbon ice cream was mind blowing as well! So grateful it wasn't very sweet but had so much flavor. I believe Seva means "service" in Sanskrit as well. All around very grateful to have found this space and for its vegan and gluten-free options as well. We will try to stop by even if it's out of the way on our travels across the country. A gem! read more

Absolutely amazing restaurant! Everything is vegetarian and most things are or can be made vegan. All of the menu items are creative and one-of-a-kind, and we loved everything we ordered. I tried the soup of the day, pear and sweet potato, and it was DELICIOUS! Sweet but not overly so. I would also highly recommend the Gouda tots. Service was great- quick and friendly. Definitely try this place, vegetarian/vegan or not! read more

Great food! A little overpriced but it is worth it due to the nutrition and local atmosphere.

My husband and I have been wanting to try Seva's for a while now, but were extremely disappointed with our visit. To start, our waitress seemed lost/confused/disinterested in her job. Dropped out water off and then didn't come back for 15 mins. When we finally placed our order, she brought out the wrong food. I had just ordered the cheddar chowder and a side salad, my husband ordered the pad Thai. Our bill was $25 for the most over salted, boring food ever. My salad was limp and tasteless. The soup was pure salt. My husband's pad Thai was oily. Our waitress never came back to check on us either. Water never refilled. This place sounds good in theory, especially because it's nice to have a vegetarian restaurant in town. However, 25$ for a quick light meal that tasted awful, and bad service to boot? No thanks. Will not be returning. read more

Kids liked mac and cheese and burrito. Adults pad. Very good place even for non veggies

Not the same Seva. Ann Arborite who moved away. Had to visit the new location. Food wasn't the same. It appeared similar but it just didn't have it. Nostalgic for the original. read more

I love the food here. I am on my third visit with family and we collectively have had five dishes. The food has all been good. The tempeh burger is excellent as is the TLT. The beer selection is fine. My only suggestion is to work on the ambience. The space is very wide open and the long and deep, and does not have the best feel. read more

I know the new location is not as chic as the former one but I actually prefer it. Improved space, not as cramped and vastly improved parking options. Has a lot of healthy and allergy friendly menu options. Food is consistently great, service is not. read more

Love the new location. Actually able to park. I had not been to Seva for years because of the parking and had forgotten how good the food could be. Nice omlete, good potatoes, and good coffee! Good price. Service was oh-hum. Let's hope that will improve. Will be back. read more

I had the tempeh burger which is my new favorite vegan burger with sweet potato fries. The chocolate strawberry mousse cake and carrot cake was very good. read more

This was my favorite restaurant, and really, it still is my favorite restaurant. I have been going there at least once a year for the past eleven or twelve years. As mentioned in other Yelp reviews, the place relocated to another part of Ann Arbor. The old location had lots of charm. For that, I will knock off 10% of a star. They did relocate to a place that is easier and free to park. Additionally, they tried to incorporate some of that charm into their new location. On top of that, those who order the Coca-Cola products no longer need to order by the can. As a vegetarian, they have so many options that are interesting, appealing, and tasty. Not only that, omnivores usually can find something to satisfy their taste buds without feeling that they are missing out on meat. My non-veg parents have enjoy the portabella burger. My non-veg boyfriend orders the smothered burrito. My non-veg cousin really loved the enchiladas calabaza. There hasn't be a lot that I haven't liked. However, the prices are a bit expensive. There has been a two dollar rise in prices since I started going there. That is why my visits there are usually once a year. So, I will take off 35% of a star for that. It is worth the price though. Finally, the staff is friendly, but be prepared for a wait. The waitstaff is frequently slow and sometimes forgetful. The average dining time is about an hour. Most of that is waiting. If you are the type that likes to have friendly or lengthy discussions with some friends and family while waiting, this is probably not going to be a problem. However, if you have other activities planned, Seva may not be the place to go. They have an easy going atmosphere, but sometimes it might be a bit too slow. A time or two waitstaff has forgotten something after a long period of waiting, so that hasn't been pleasant. I will take off another 55% of a star for that. 4 out of 5 stars. read more

Came here during my trip to Ann Arbor. I'm vegan and was very happy about the number of options available to me. My best friend who eats meat joined me. She loved it, too. I got the vegan bahn mi, peanut kale salad (worth the extra $), and General Tsao's cauliflower. We took most of the food home because the cauliflower plate was so big (even splitting!) I'd definitely go back. read more

My favorite place to eat in Ann Arbor! Great food and great atmosphere. I highly recommend.

Not the glory of the old space for certain. Sucks that it is no longer downtown. Much more modern, not cabin feel which I miss a lot. The food is still delightful. high quality items and delicious combinations. Try the ysm fries with Clancy's Fancy dip. read more

Great place for vegetarian and vegan dishes. They also offer a few excellent craft beers on tap! Plus a really nice atmosphere.