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    The Southern V

    4.6 (332 reviews)

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    Outdoor seating

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    Hot Fried Chik'n Salad
    Shakia C.

    I came here today after church service and order the hot chicken salad. I've tried vegan food before but this was my first time going to a vegan soul food restaurant. It was my first time trying seitan and they made it very flavorful. A couple of people from our table ordered the nachos which looked really good, I would probably try that next. It's self service where you order from the kiosk and then wait for your name to be called when your order is ready. Parking is limited in this area but there's street parking near the restaurant.

    Mac and cheese
    Rebecca H.

    This place is an absolute GEM and I'm thrilled we were able to stop in during our trip to Nashville. I'm vegetarian so frequently I have to miss out on regional gustatory classics when I travel and tbh eating is the main reason I travel in the first place. I was thrilled to find out that not only is this establishment completely vegan, but they serve the local grub. We arrived as early as we could to avoid a lunch rush and we were the first table at around 10:15-10:30. You order via screen which is appreciated because it skips out on a lot of inevitable waiting time. Both GF and I ordered their spicy chik'n sandwich with potato buns (you can also elect to have a lettuce bun or omit a bun entirely). The screen ordering allows for precise inclusion/exclusion of certain ingredients in the sandwich which typically comes with lettuce, tomato, onion, and a delicious sauce. In addition, you can choose a side. I was intrigued by the baked beans but ultimately settled on the green beans. GF chose the greens. We couldn't miss their Mac and cheez so we threw in an order of that as well. The food came out pretty quickly but not suspiciously quickly. The sandwich was spectacular and really packed the heat. I may just be a heat pussy because GF said she didn't think it was at hot as my dramatics would suggest. I wish I could eat this sandwich daily. The green beans were very soft and swimming in a flavorful broth. The Mac and cheez was literally some of the best m&c I have ever had in my life. We had the traditional mac at Hattie b's the day before and this was 10x better. I could live in a vat of that shit. When asked about GF's greens she says "they were good". Do they goldbelly? lmao

    Shonda C.

    One of the best vegan establishments I've ever visited. All orders are taken at a virtual kiosk. As orders become ready, names are called and can also be viewed on an overhead monitor. Food was piping hot and very good. The environment was clean and inviting. Get restroom code from employees, if needed.

    Smothered Chik'n, Mac and Cheze and Greens !
    Daria C.

    MY FOOD WAS EXCELLENT ! I just moved here from across the country and I was CRAVING some vegan soul food !! I am SO GLAD I found this place. The service was amazing. I got my food in about 15 minutes. The ambiance is casual and warm. I love it ! I definitely plan to come back soon

    Slaw
    Cherelle J.

    I tried them a couple of times and was just not pleased. I tried the bbq jackfruit sandwich with slaw as a side it was really good. The potato bun was soft and the jackfruit was tender and moist. The bbq sauce didn't taste like much but it was ok. The sandwich came with slaw . Overall everything was ok. I'll probably order the same thing if I return.

    Sandwich
    John B.

    Had I stopped anywhere in the surrounding countryside during my drive from Kentucky to here, I would have struggled to find anything vegetarian other than perhaps a mediocre pizza, but upon arriving in Nashville, I had choices for niche vegan restaurants all over the place. Out of many, I chose this one as it seemed the most "authentic"; it seemed like the sort of southern-fried thing people come to Nashville to eat, except in a version that I could actually eat. I will note that they were not open for any kind of in-person dining when a lot of places are. Everyone makes their own risk calculations in this strange pandemic era and I don't begrudge them that or deduct any stars, but I rather wished I'd hit a rest stop on my three hour drive to get to the place as you can't even walk into the store and there are no tables or facilities of any sort nearby. I placed an order online which was promised in fifteen minutes and beat that by a minute or two. The sandwich I received was positively mouthwatering, with a patty that was billed as seitan (basically wheat gluten) but had some layers to it and a breaded, spiced, and most definitely fried exterior. The cool fixins were a perfect counterpart, and I wolfed that thing down as quickly as I could without burning my tongue. A side was included and I was full enough that I saved it for later. The baked beans were a southern barbecue style which again is appropriate to the style of food they're going for. A bit sweet for my taste but I didn't have any reluctance in eating them. The menu is more than just fried seitan though, and while this place is only open lunch hours, I think I may find an excuse to come back when I'm in the area.

    Nicole T.

    Wow, I have nothing but good things to say about this place! From the friendly service, to the curbside pickup, to the amazing quality of the food-this place is awesome! I ordered the hot "chicken" sandwich with the turnip greens as my side item. The sandwich was definitely hot, but not too hot where you couldn't enjoy the flavor. I let my boyfriend have a bite and he thought it was delicious. I would've shared more, but it was too good to share! The greens was delicious, so I would recommend it as a great side dish. I also ordered a lemonade, which was very sweet and tart. I wouldn't need coffee in the morning to wake me up, that lemonade perked me up after the first sip! Thank you for the good hospitality and good meal Southern V!

    "Meatloaf", green beans, potato casserole, and a fruit smoothie.
    Julian R.

    The vegan comfort food here is so good! The staff are very attentive and helpful. It is cashless establishment so you must use the tablets to order or order online. The meal I had today was the meetloaf, green beans, potato casserole, and a fruit smoothie. I enjoyed all of it. Last time I I came, I had the hot chick'n sandwich (spicy!), Mac and cheeze, fruit smoothie, and a brownie. I enjoyed that meal too, however I didn't care for the Mac and cheeze (I'm lactose intolerant so I don't usually eat Mac & cheese in general) and dry brownie. Other than that, I would highly recommend this place for vegan southern food!

    Kay G.

    Absolutely phenomenal. I may be biased as I'm writing immediately after finishing my meal with a real case of the itis... I'm going get to the point-Delicious and as close as vegan can get to real soul food. I'm imagining what the greens recipe would taste like if cooked with a ham shank lol probably the best i'd ever had because the vegan version is so good. I didn't miss the traditional meat version at all. The sides I tried, baked beans, turnip greens and coleslaw were all tasty and seasoned to perfection. However, let's get to why you're reading this: The Nashville Hot Chicken is clucking ok lol, so good! I got the sauce on the side in case I didn't like it but after one bite, I smothered that seitan, so yummy and spicy! The coleslaw really helped with the heat. The flavor is incredible! I highly recommend if you're looking for the Nashville Hot Chicken experience without eating meat. The vibe is chill, good r&b/afrobeats music. Clean and intimate. Minimal yet friendly/helpful service. Great Brunch/Lunch spot. It's good they close early because, honey you need time to work that meal off before bed haha...

    Jennifer H.

    I am not a vegetarian let alone vegan but I would 100% eat here again. I got the Cliff burger with an impossible patty and it was delicious. The Mac & cheese was also very flavorful, parking was easy and the ambience was delightful, prices reasonable and just a great meal!

    Hot chicken sandwich
    Hema K.

    I don't know what hot chicken is supposed to taste like, but this was a damn good sandwich! I understand why all of Yelp pointed me here for the best vegan classic Nashville food. Ordered the hot chicken sandwich with sides of collard greens, beans, and cornbread. The greens were good, the beans were forgettable, and the cornbread was too dry and crumbly. But the sandwich made up for all that and withstood a 20 min drive home without getting soggy or too soft. I thought it was perfect amount of heat -- a solid kick but not bringing me to tears. I ordered takeout as it was unclear from the website whether or not they were open for dine in. It turns out they were on that day - I recommend calling ahead to check if you're interested in dining in. Simple no-frills interior, seemed like most folks were taking out like me, but the option exists.

    Bride enjoying her nachos!
    Stephanie R.

    My group of 7 tried out The Southern V on a weekend trip to Nashville. We were celebrating our friend's bachelorette with a food tour and this was our first stop. 1. The service was great. Since we dined in, we were able to order directly from the table with QR codes and the food came out quickly. 2. The atmosphere was super cute. As a table of 7 we were able to find a spot quickly and they had many table size options available. The decor was super cute and we were very appreciative of the non-gendered restrooms. 3. The food was awesome. We have a mixed group of vegans and meat eaters. For some of us, it was an exciting adventure into vegan food. For the bride, who is vegan, she was so excited to have so many options that were all things she could eat. As a table, we ordered the fried chicken, nachos, burgers, and a few versions of the veggie plate. Overall, we loved the place and will be back if we are ever back in Nashville. It was the perfect stop to kick off our vegan food tour!

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    Ask the Community - The Southern V

    Do they have egg free options? Y'all seem to think it's a silly question but a donut shop in Nashville claims to have vegan donuts but still use egg whites and when you have…

    Yes! Lots of vegan options!

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    Vegelicious

    Vegelicious

    4.7
    (621 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    Gave it 4 stars because the macaroni, collard greens and french fries were great. They lost a star…read morebecause the fried chicken was not up to my expectations, maybe I'm missing something here? But my fried vegan chicken was more like just fried batter bits, didn't really have any density at all of any kind to it or didn't seem to be made out of any kind of mock chicken whatsoever it was like literally fried batter bits. I've had juicy crispy batter fried vegan chicken made with soy meat or seitan and mushrooms and they can be delicious, but this was literally fried batter bits I'll say it 100 times, the chicken was a let down for me. But everything else was delicious, and the fried batter bits were good too but come on guys don't call it fried chicken when there isn't any fake meat to it, if there was any kind of soy product in there it was sliced ultra thin that it just disintegrated to dust once I bit in to the batter crisp. Came all the way from California too to try it what a shame. But I will be kind enough to say that the ginger beer was excellent. Also they forgot to serve me my roll. And I ate the whole meat without it.

    Finding vegan food on a business trip is always an effort. Vegelicious is closed Monday, so I went…read morethere today and tried their BBQ Po' Boy sandwich. Apparently this is "soul food", something I never tried, until today. It was very good and satisfying! The bread roll was just perfect, soft, fresh. FWIW, this sandwich pairs exceptionally well with cold beer. They are located in a residential area, so trust your GPS. Hey, all you guys in town for the TMC meeting who are scrolling Yelp, looking for food right now, step out of your corporate food, chain restaurant comfort zone and try some of this homemade goodness.

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    Jamaicaway Restaurant & Catering

    Jamaicaway Restaurant & Catering

    4.0
    (283 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    I was driving down the street when I saw their signage and made a U-turn. Jamaicaway is located…read moreinside the Nashville Farmer's Market. It's a restaurant but you can also get some bulk Jamaican groceries too. They have so many vegan-friendly options for sides and mains. They even had some vegan desserts. I was impressed! The entrees were clearly marked V for vegan and VG for vegetarian. Their menu descriptions also took the guesswork out of determining what proteins were used. e.g. Soy Chicken, Curry Tofu, Jerk Seitan. This also helped me pick, as I am trying to avoid gluten. I was informed that all of the vegetable sides, except for anything with cheese, are vegan. SPICY JERKED SOY CHIKN (vegan) - I ordered a large plate so I could have leftovers. Both the small and large plates come with two sides, but the portion is bigger with the large. That being said, the portion was huge! The Jerk Soy Chikn was good (not spicy). I paid for an extra side so I got rice and peas, greens, and cabbage. The rice and peas tastes like it's made with coconut milk. It was some of the best rice and peas I've ever had in the USA. The greens and cabbage were very good as well, but the rice and peas were top tier. I went back and got 4 additional sides of it before leaving Nashville. VEGGIE FRIED CHIKN (vegan) - Made with soy. Coated in a seasoned batter and served with mango chutney. Delicious! I loved that chutney! I got a side of greens beans too. They were just ok. I tried the Pineapple Ginger juice. It was good and the ginger was strong. But Riddim n Spice's has better overall taste and both the pineapple and ginger taste fresher there. When I told them I was traveling 4 1/2 hours they were nice enough to package my food in travel friendly containers. I'd love to try more of their vegan options, so I'll be sure to run it back the next time I'm in Nashville.

    Simple advice here: GET THE OXTAIL!…read more It's a 5-star dish - so tender, rich, and oozing with flavor, in huge chunks, with tasty roasted carrots. The sauce is perfect and hearty. Just... wow Oxtail isn't cheap, so for the best deal - get the Jerk Wings Sample! 3 delicious jerk wings for $7, served steaming hot, and they leave a great sauce to dip your sides in (get the yellow rice). For sides, the Green Beans are top tier! Smoky roasted goodness. The spicy beef patty was good, but not the best I've had. Everything else was dope, though. Will return soon, and you should too!

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    Red Snapper Filet cabbage and plantain
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    House Of Veggies

    House Of Veggies

    3.0
    (3 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    The picture associated with this restaurant showed a pizza with very large artichoke hearts on it…read more I love artichoke hearts. I could eat artichoke ice cream if they made it! I had my pizza delivered, and in the box where give special instructions to the restaurant, I wrote that I wanted extra artichoke hearts, as many as a pizza could hold. I was very excited. The picture of the way they make their pizzas looked incredible and I couldn't wait for my pizza to arrive! I got the pizza, and there was just a few little slivers of artichoke on one or two of the pieces, and I had to dig around to find them. Not only that, but the pizza just did not taste good. The sauce tasted like it came out of a can and I am very certain it did. It tasted exactly like somebody got cans of Hunts tomato paste and spread it on the pizza. When I finally found the telephone number for the restaurant, I called and a guy with a very thick, Middle Eastern accent answered the phone. I explained the problem and told him I was very disappointed because the picture had shown very large artichoke hearts on the pizza. The man said that the pictures were for display only and were not the way they make their pizzas! Display only? I told him that when he puts pictures on his website, that's what people expect their pizzas to look like. He said it was for marketing purposes only, and should not be taken as real. I told him the pizza didn't taste good, and he said nothing. We sat there for moments in silence as I waited for him to respond. He could not have been less interested. Finally, I just said thank you and hung up. I would not buy another pizza from this company, if I was starving, and it was the only source of food. I think I would eat my own hand first. It's not just about the artichoke. The pizza was really nasty. Lesson learned.

    They don't really have much in the way of vegan options, kinda seems like they're just using it…read moremore as a buzz word which is a bummer. The dolmas were decent but there wasn't anything else that sounded good to me that was vegan.

    Big Al's Deli

    Big Al's Deli

    4.8
    (545 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $

    I did want to rate this as four stars. I really did. The place is tiny, there's nowhere to sit…read morewhile waiting, and their management of waiting customers needs serious work. I am absolutely sure that in the hour my friend and I were waiting, six other other customers were seated ahead of us. Standing for an hour is okay but only if they're actually taking the customers in order. But then we were seated and with the small menu, I was able to order. A few minutes later, Big Al shouts, "Does anyone want a cinnamon bun?" and I have never been closer to taking a walk from my keto diet. But I was good and only drooled a little watching the couple sitting next to us split theirs. It smelled so good. Brunch arrived and we've now been at Big Al's for 90 minutes. I had selected the day's special, the FOUR egg steak omelet which I had with peppers and onions *filled* the plate. Sloppy and tasty and loaded with probably half a pound of sliced steak. I only took one small bit of my biscuit - fluffy and light but heavy and dense. Delicious. My friend had a concoction that I can only call The Coronary Plate: Fried eggs, fried potatoes, fried chicken. Half of a fried chicken that looked better than anything I've ever seen at KFC or Popeye's or my own beloved Bojangles. Crispy, slightly burned but a light batter and a juicy center. Yeah, get that. Big Al's is an anachronism. The food is cooked by hand, it's delicious and it stands halfway down the block of a completely residential neighborhood. You'll be driving the last couple of blocks and wondering, what am I getting in to? Trust me, they're probably open. Pro tip: Try the gravy. It's spicy! [Review 801 of 2026 - 616 in Tennessee - 25981 overall]

    This feels like home cooking in the best way. The restaurant is small and in a residential area, so…read moreour ride share driver initially missed it. Turnover is quick, so even when they are at capacity, and the waiting list looks daunting, you should still put your name down. We were told the chalkboard has the specials, and shrimp and grits are available on the weekends. I loved my shrimps and grits. The grits were so hearty and buttery, and the shrimp had a good amount of spice. We also got the sweet potato chorizo hash, which had the perfect amount of slight heat and special spice blend. (The spices looked red, but I don't know what they were other than paprika??) Both dishes came with biscuits, generously buttered. We were told the biscuits and gravy were special, because the chef does a brown gravy instead of the white gravy. We felt like we had enough food, but if I am ever back in town, I'd try this dish. You'll want to walk off this meal, but don't miss it if you're in Nashville!

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    Interior, Big Al's
    Smashburger with greens and white beans
    Smashburger with greens and white beans
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    The Southern V - vegan - Updated August 2026

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