My experience at Pure Soul was excellent. From the moment our group walked in, we were warmly…read moregreeted by Andrew, who was friendly, welcoming, and provided a true sense of hospitality. The food was outstanding. It was refreshing to enjoy delicious vegan soul food that genuinely captured the flavor, comfort, and authenticity of traditional soul food in a fully plant-based form. There are so many delicious options, it's hard not to order everything on the menu. It was nice to enjoy authentic plant-based soul food while visiting from California. I was also impressed by the wide variety of dessert options available, which made the experience even better. It's not always easy to find vegan desserts with both quality and selection, but they definitely delivered. This place is truly a gem, and I will definitely be back again.

Seriously one of the best restaurants I've eaten at, EVER. In my life! As a lifelong vegetarian, it…read morewas overwhelming to look at a menu and be able to order literally anything I wanted. I was also happy to see that, on top of that, there are lots of gluten free options--it can be kinda hard to find vegetarian AND gf at a restaurant, so that's a big bonus! I was with a group, so we tried a lot of different menu items, and everything we ordered was, like, the best thing we'd ever eaten. I dream of the soul rolls! And wouldn't be right not to order sweet tea. Andrew and his staff treated our table like we were royalty, so not only was the food incredible, we had an amazing experience, too. You can really tell the love and care that has been put into curating such an authentic, cool spot. Impeccable vibes.

I came here for the High Tea I'd seen advertised on Instagram. I'd attempted to make a reservation…read moretwice- the first time I called and the person who answered the phone told me I could make an reservation online. I tried this, but the system wouldn't even let me try until 30 days in advance, which I did, but was told I wouldn't need a reservation on a Sunday afternoon at 3pm for two people. I showed up and half the staff seemed really confused until I pointed to the tiered plates on other tables, then they said "ohhh the tea party!" lol. They got someone else, who said she wasn't sure she could accommodate us because we didn't have a reservation! I showed her the email on my phone which said "your reservation request was denied" because we supposedly didn't need one. I wouldn't usually have been so insistent but my friend had driven like 40 minutes to hang out and have this plant-based experience. She ended up relenting and bringing us the "tea party." The tea cups were the size of a shot glass and the tea bag selection included Lipton. I think it would have cost them basically nothing to give everyone their own teapot so you could actually seep your own flavor of tea, or even a bigger mug. It was just a little silly. They also start you off with a cute little labeled pitcher of lemonade- so cute but I wish they would have continued with this theme of labels or else just given us a pitcher of water because I was really thirsty by the end. The food that was made in house was delicious- the vegan pimento cheese sandwiches (bread tasted kind of stale though), the samosas and other savory pastries were delicious. The star of the show for me was the flatbread- veggie with some sort of aioli on it- I just loved it! Then there were store bought crackers and jelly (not chutney as we'd hoped/thought) and some store bought cookies. They had homemade vegan baked goods there, so I wish they had just tried a little harder to have some on hand for the high tea experience. The ambience was not great for a high tea experience. It's fast-casual so you order your high tea at the counter. Also they had the door open so it was really hot and the pollen was coming in. All in all, I would return but definitely for take-out, never for the high tea. The cost per person was not commensurate to the experience I had. That's a bummer because with some very small tweaks they could have a great niche!

Had 2 opportunities to dine here, the first was in house - burger - and it was rather tasty. The…read moreorder taking process - not so welcoming as the lady taking the orders was clearly more into her phone than anything else on this slow day. I also used the restroom and the water line was spitting out as much air as water, so to ensure they were aware and too prevent a potential issue I told the lady at the front. She got pretty perturbed that I did this but went and informed the manager anyway - show as watching videos on her tablet and didn't seem to care. No bother for me, I just trying to be nice and make sure an issue didn't happen. The manager came over later and told me they were working on the pipes, causing the issue, nothing to worry about. The front desk person was completely put off, like I was complaining - which I wasn't. Kinda weird. Next order was a door dash a few days later and it seemed to be lacking the care pout into the in house order - but it wasn't bad. Food is good but my main reason not to return was the front counter person not wanting to see customers on a Sunday morning, makes for an awkward experience.

Every single time I go to The Fiction Kitchen I'm just blown away! The food is always so creative…read moreand delicious and I always leave inspired to cook more vegan food. Their new location is very nice and spacious and there's plenty of parking too! We got the Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread, Grilled Romaine, Hearts of Palm & Lion's Mane "Crabcakes", and Southern Style Plate with BBQ "pork". The cornbread was so moist and the crabcakes were flavorful. The grilled romaine was a revelation - I loved whatever creamy sauce it came with, the candied nuts, and the smokiness of the romaine. The BBQ "pork" was probably my least favorite thing, but don't get me wrong, it was still tasty. We asked for a little more BBQ sauce to go with it and our waitress got it for us right away. The drinks were also fantastic! I got the Autumn Flare which was coconut water, housemade falernum syrup, pineapple juice, and lemon. So refreshing and yummy!

They are in a new location. There was plenty of parking…read more Went for Sunday brunch and the food did not disappoint. We were greeted and seated immediately. Our server was very friendly. We ordered the French toast with soysage (which was devoured immediately) and chicken, egg, and cheese biscuit. with home fries. The biscuit was dense and so delicious that we didn't use ketchup. The home fries were cooked perfectly. Definitely recommend!

I walked by at pure soul and it was The best vegan dessert I've had. The apple fritter bites were…read moreimmaculate.

Happened to catch her at Pure Soul in Durham. Absolutely delicious desserts. I got the strawberry…read moreshortcake and the strawberry cake. Both were amazing! Tastes like the desserts you remember before you went vegan.

Visiting NC for the weekend and found the best vegan spot!…read more We ordered masala bowl and BBQ platter (September special). The platter was so amazing! If you are around the area, come and try it before September is over! If you are vegetarian or vegan, definitely try it out! The server was very nice and helpful when we are being indecisive with what to get! I wish I was staying in NC longer so I can try different menus as well too!

I have been to multiple pure vegan cafe locations. Today I picked up some buffalo ranch fries, a…read morebreakfast chicken sandwich and a backyard burger and a PBJ smoothie. I have ordered some version of this before. The smoothie was great, I do love the fried chicken on the sandwich. The sauce makes it feel heavy and since it's just sauce and bread and chicken I ended up wiping some off. The fries were mainly buffalo! Backyard burger was good. I am glad they have multiple locations and have been branching out, but at the cost that takeout vegan food typically is, my hopes were higher! I'll be back to try it again.

This is a top-tier vegan restaurant that serves some of the best seitan I've tried yet. Their doner…read moreis excellent, wonderfully seasoned and very filling (generous portion). The hummus is good and so is the vegan Mac and cheese. They also serve an Ethiopian plate that I'm anxious to try next time I'm in the area. The cookies are really good too! The owner is really nice and the service is good.

Had lunch here for the first time today, absolutely loved it!! Highly recommend for anyone who…read moreloves falafel and clean freshly cooked meals. Owners were very kind and welcoming. Will be coming back!!

I have been to this restaurant twice and will continue to go. The food has been amazing both times…read moreand staff is great. one of my favorite vegan restaurants!

This place is definitely tucked away--I've driven by many times without noticing it until recently!…read moreThe food was good, though not quite amazing. I ordered the Powerhouse Bowl and Cajun fries. The bowl was flavorful and satisfying, but the fries were disappointing--bland and tasted like they had been refried from frozen. Our friend ordered the OG chicken sandwich, which she felt was lacking in seasoning and could've used more mushrooms. I tried a bite myself and actually found it pretty flavorful, especially with the pretzel bun, which was a nice touch. The restaurant was a bit warm when we arrived, but the staff was quick to adjust the air conditioning when we asked--much appreciated! Overall, I'd consider coming back to give it another shot, especially since we came in about an hour before closing. That might have impacted the food and experience a bit.

I'm speechless! Not really, but this place is THAT good!!! I had the walnut tacos supreme, and…read moreseriously the BEST vegan tacos I've EVER had!! I'm not kidding! It was fresh, delicious and served with a smile! The owner was extremely kind and friendly and i would definitely be a regular if i lived here! It was a tad bit hard to find, tucked away inside a back building, but i called and then it was easy. My big mistake was only getting 2 tacos instead of 3...not because they were small (they weren't!), but because they were SO yummy!! I also felt like it was very reasonably priced, which is awesome!!

Let me put it this way. I would still visit Vegan Flava Café and I am no longer vegan They have…read morethe best kale salad that I have ever tried. I have attempted multiple times to replicate to no avail. My favorite menu items are the fish cakes and the walnut tacos. Not to mention they are locally owned and are educating people on how to make healthy choices without sacrificing flavor.

I finally got to try Eden's Vegan while the food truck was in my neighborhood. I wanted to try…read moreother things but I couldn't get clear feedback on the ingredients. The male in the truck was a bit vague (seemed in a rush or not willing to share) I do understand as mentioned that most things were made with soy excluding the bread and cake I purchased, so I finalized my purchase without buying anything outside of desserts. I would have liked a more details on the preparation of the other items. The pumpkin bread and the zucchini cake were delicious. My Mom even enjoyed the zucchini cake and she's not a fan of zucchini and didn't know it was vegan. Very satisfying.

The food was fantastic! The service stellar! Just wish the people who visit this business would…read moretake full advantage of the excellent food prepared here!