Soul Vegetarian
Atlanta, GA 30306-4533
Phone: (404) 875-4641
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Blue Ridge Avenue NE
- Hours:
- Tue-Sun 11am-10pm
Editorial Review for Soul Vegetarian – by Michael Longshore
The Scene
The vegetarian eatery is outfitted with red vinyl booths, bar stools, an ice cream counter and be-robed servers. Soul Vegetarian does its best to do the soul-food thing, but declares "little or no" fat is used in preparation. Sink your teeth into meat and three (read: soy protein, or "kale bone"). Or a "burger," hold the mayo, with a side of rings. Wash it all down with one of Soul's signature soy shakes.
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User Reviews for Soul Vegetarian
05/16/2008 Posted by RasL
Soul Veg definately puts a delicious spin on vegan eating. From the Live salad to the daily special you will never be disappointed. Even those who are not vegetarian will find something on the menu to enjoy! I highly recommend making this one of your regular eating spots as they do take time and care to prepare a meal that is good for your mind, body, and soul. Selah
Pros: Great food, Great people, Great service
Cons: None
04/01/2008 Posted by layliphillips
One of the things that makes Atlanta unique is places like Soul Veg. We are internationally known as a hip, cool, soul-inflected city, where Southern meets cosmopolitan like nowhere else on Earth. Soul Veg is part of what makes this reputation a reality. Unpretentious, as all good Southern diner or dive style restaurants should be, with homestyle food that gives a nod to both comfort and nutrition, and run by good-hearted people with a good story behind their name -- this is the standard. And Soul Veg meets it. Their vegan macaroni and cheese is world famous, like it or not (I love it!). Their greens are straightforward and reliable; I usually order a double serving. They know how to do barbecue sauce, even on tofu. Cornbread, candied yams, and an assortment of vegetables round out your plate for the traditional feel. For the more "health food" types, there are other options from seaweed salad to lentil soup to the "Garvey Burger." And don't forget the ice kream -- completely dairy free. Admittedly, Soul Veg isn't for everybody, but if you are a vegetarian or vegan -- or even a veg-curious carnivore -- who has made the rounds and knows the highs and lows of vegetarian dining, you'll be singing "Hallelujah!"
Pros: Uplifting, upbeat music is always playing, adding to the positive overall experience.
Cons: Parking is prohibited next to the building, but there's a lot across the street. Also, sometimes the ice kream contains hydrogenated vegetable fat -- check the ingredients if this matters to you.
