Whenever I am in the area, I always make an effort to stop at DVS. Yesterday was no exception, except this time I had my 6 year old and 9 week old with me for lunch. We ordered the strawberry milkshake and the server gave us the extra in a small cup for my son, so we didnt have to share, which made for a very happy kiddo. It was delicious! The server was also kind enough to bring some paper and a pen to occupy my oldest while we waited for our food. I ordered the tofu catfish plate and my son ordered the almond nut butter and jelly sandwich. We didn't have to wait too long for our food. Obviously my 6 year old was not going to eat his food because the crust was still on there. But we shared my plate and he was crazy about it, as was I. When the server came to pick up our plates she asked my son if he didn't like his sandwich, he said he didn't. And she didn't charge us!! I was very impressed with the customer service and will always come back when I'm in Detroit!!
This restaurant is amazing! The menu had creative vegan variations on classic soul staples. Ambiance and aesthetic were on point. & the service was impeccable. Friendly, but not intrusive. As well as extremely fast service. Any foodie in the area interested in a progressive vegan menu needs to check this place out.
Highly recommend the “catfish” platter. I ate the entire meal because it was so good! Get with the sweet tea and some Mac and cheese on the side for a vegan soul experience😊
The service was forgiveably so so, but that was the best meal I've had in years. There's some damn magic in that food. I thought I cooked vegan somewhat well, but now I have a new bar to reach. That was the closest I've ever come to ordering my meal a second time to eat again later. Yup.
I had lunch here yesterday for the first time, and I absolutely loved it! I got the bbq tofu with potato salad. It was divine! And I would love to know what was on the steamed kale on the side... it tasted sort of buttery and salty and amazing! I would love to be able to re-create that kale at home. I also got a slice of lemon cake to go. I fully enjoy the fact that they make everything fresh and in house. We really need more vegan restaurants. 10/10 I would recommend this place to anyone, even if you’re not vegan and are just looking for a healthy meal. I like that they put an emphasis on making classic comfort foods with a healthier spin on it... and you know you’re doing something good for your body, the planet, and the creatures living on it!
I recently made my transition to a plant-based diet; this was the first place I tried after making my transition and I must say DVS did not disappoint! The wait for a table was kind of long but so worth it! I will definitely be coming back!
I have recommended this place to a number of my friends. It is critical for me to eat somewhere vegetarian/vegan friendly that is not available where I live when we are out traveling. This place checked all the boxes. Still can't get that tofu catfish right, even though I bought a tofu press. You may have a wait, the place was packed when we got there and it just backed up after that. We actually had people sit with us to accommodate. Why not, right? Soul food is about sharing.
I LOVE it here! Been visiting Detroit area for about a month now and my daughter brought me here first time for her too, then we came back. First trip we had the coconut BLT which I highly recommend. The “coconut bacon” must be made with maple syrup and hickory smoke! It was delicious and fresh! Second time we came we shared the sweet potato pancakes, excellent! Also the soulful AND southern dishes.... Mac ‘n cheese, candied yams and the curied potato salad! Food was fresh both times. Yes, we had to wait on Sunday to be seated, but we figured we would as the place is smaller and word is getting out about how good it is! Talked to several people who were there for the first time. Yummy! My favorite place to eat so far!! Hospitality was very good too! Great addition to the Big D !! 👍🏻
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Absolutely delicious! It’s honestly the best meal I remember having in a very long time. Every single dish was full of flavor and perfectly cooked! Wish I lived closer so I could eat there all the time!
WOW!! We were amazed by the menu options, flavors, and quality!! Everything was fantastic and the veggie burger made my mouth water! All the same satisfaction of heart warming soul food without the fat and guilt. And the Mac & cheese was some sort of secret magic. Better than “normal” Mac & cheese. Whole-food, plant based living for the win!! We will be back, and likely become weekly regulars lol
Jeanette De Renne Atkin
+5
I’ve been vegan for a year now and this is definitely one of my favorite restaurants. I do believe that even non vegans would give this 5-stars! We were in Detroit and gave this a try. It’s in a really neat historic neighborhood. The server we had was really friendly and suggested some amazing big dishes. She was attentive and we could tell she loved her job. If we are ever in Detroit again, this will be the first place we come back to!
Delicious!!!! I thought my mama cooked those greens! My grilled tempeh wrap was so flavorful! My sister's catfish sandwich almost had me fooled, but I knew it's true identity only bc I was in a vegan restaurant! Well done! I'm not yet ready to give up my beef and bacon but you bets believe when I go vegan, I'll do it this way!
Been to both locations for dinner. Kind of a long wait, but oh my gosh SO worth it! You guys are a game changer in vegan restaurants and have THE BEST vegan Mac n cheese! So much love and care put into your food � staff is always really friendly and down to earth. I love your restaurants and I really hope you guys have major success. With all the passion and care put into your customers and delicious food, you all certainly deserve it! Keep on doing what you’re doing! ���
The food at Detroit Vegan Soul provides a party for your palate, delicious! I would highly recommend DVS, excellent!
Vegan burger with vegan cheese is the best I’ve ever had!
Great service with creative and flavorful food! I loved the “catfish” tofu sandwich.
Great food, can’t wait to go back. Nice people, we were seated quickly and food was brought to us in a timely manner.
The omnivore said it was the best Mac and cheese she ever had. The vegan loved the peach cobbler and collards. Everything else was good, too.
We had a change in plans and took 10 folks there for lunch today. Our meat eaters were grumpy when they ordered, but quickly changed their minds when they ate the food. Way exceeded all our expectations. What a treat for us Baltimore folk!
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