This place is very special! She makes this food with love and mostly organic ingredients if not…read morefully! You can taste the difference! I cannot wait to go back!

Persian flavors and Mally are the reasons to visit this out-of-way kitchen. My wife and I stopped…read morein for lunch while looking at another nearby shop. We were greeted warmly by David, the assistant, and he explained each of the available dishes on the trays stacked on the shelving unit. We chose pirashkis, flaky dough filled with meats or veggies, and plenty of yummy spices. Our two favorites were the tomato and the chicken and sausages. Mally, the owner and top chef, engaged us in conversation that felt like we were welcome guests in her home, specifically the kitchen. Mally gave us a plate of fresh greens from her garden complete with edible Nasturtium flowers. Very limited seating was available inside and the breezeway outside had a number of tables where we enjoyed our food and a cool breeze. After our lunch, we walked back to the kitchen to tell Mally how delicious everything tasted and I picked up a baklava to go. Tasty walnut and honey in layered philo dough was a great finish lunch. This woman-owned small business is worth supporting, IMO, for all the reasons above. Additional Note: Rice and stew options are available as noted by other Yelpers.

Pure Soul is a must go!! The food is absolutely delicious, especially the fried chicken! It is set…read morein such a cute and welcoming environment, and is very nice and neat. Most of all though, the staff is absolutely amazing! Ace, Kimmy, and Andrew were there the day I went. It was my first time there, and I had never had a hushpuppy before (I'm from the North). They kindly let me tried one (they're delicious), and then offered me a complimentary Arnold Palmer for being my first time! Both my girlfriend and I felt super welcomed and beyond happy with the service!! Everyone must go to Pure Soul! It is fantastic! Will be back soon :)

One of the top meals that I've had in the Triangle, and it was 100% vegan! The food was awesome,…read morebut what stood out even more was the service- the epitome of Southern hospitality. Since it was our first time at Pure Soul, the host gave us drinks on the house (we got Sweet Tea, Lemonade, and Root Beer). The tea and lemonade were on the sweeter side, but I enjoyed both. My sister liked the root beer, which was from Uncle's Scott's, a local NC brand. They also offer a discount for teachers, students, and veterans. For entrees, we got the: - Drumstix plate (BBQ, buffalo, or fried- included rice and a sauce): We chose fried- it was perfectly crispy, so tasty. Couldn't choose between hot honey and honey mustard, so they gave us both, again so nice. Rice was well-cooked. - Chicago burger (grilled onions, cheddar, pickles, tangy aioli): Classic! Enjoyed this overall. - Fried fish plate (includes rice, slaw & tartar sauce): This is funny, but this dish was a bit too fishy for me lol. But crazy how well they do their vegan alternatives. - BBQ plate ("pulled pork" in a sweet BBQ sauce, served with slaw): Probably my least favorite entree, I think the pork was too sweet for me, but it did balance with the slaw. We tried a bunch of sides, which from my most to least favorites were: Soul Mac (not too cheesy), Hushpuppies (crispy outside, pillowy inside), Rob's Favorite Cornbread (so moist), Sweet Potato Fries (classic), Bilbo's Greens, Blackeyed Peas & Veggies, and Nik's Candied Yams (too sweet for me). Ambiance is nice with both indoor and outdoor seating. Lots of parking available. 10/10 would recommend!

My husband's vegetarian coworker recommended this restaurant and we decided to give it a chance. He…read moreshould have hyped it up more because I thought it was amazing even as a an omnivore. My husband and I went on a late Saturday afternoon and we were seated immediately. We shared the Fido's Fries as an appetizer and I got the Chili Cheese Dogs as my entree. Almost everything could be made veggie or vegan so I asked for the dogs to be veggie. My meal also came with a side so I got the frickles (fried pickles). The Fido's Fries were beer battered fries, topped with cheese, bacon (we got the pork option but they have soy), scallions, & sour cream (on the side). The fries were absolutely delicious! I loved my chili cheese dogs as well. It was a very generous portion because it was two dogs and a ton of frickles. As a dog lover, I adored all of the dog art & statues around the place. The menu is even dog themed. I mean they call appetizers kibbles & bits. That could not be any cuter! There is indoor seating (with a bar) and outdoor seating. As you can probably already tell, the restaurant is dog friendly (with their outdoor area). They even have a dog friendly menu (called puppy meals). Service was superb! There is no dedicated parking lot but we easily found free parking a few blocks away. My mom is a vegan and we sometimes struggles to find creative meals when she visits. I will definitely be taking her here next!

Had lunch here the other day while visiting UNC. The atmosphere is comfortable and fun with the dog…read moreart. The menu was somewhat uninspired...nothing really sounded that good. My wife had the grilled chicken salad and I had the crab cakes. The only thing that was okay were the fries. The crab cakes were soggy and thin. Salad was pretty mid. One and done on this place!

Second time coming here and service was just as phenomenal as the first time. Thanks Daisha for…read morehelping me choose my meals to go and for being patient with me. Your suggestion of the strawberry protein in my Berry Berry shake was amazing. Will definitely be coming back.

My gosh- the new app and rewards are awesome. It really makes buying the meals worth it because I…read morenow can actually use points to get worthwhile rewards ! The rewards also are pretty immediate once you purchase something which is really great too because it means I can buy a bunch of meals at once and then get a smoothie while I'm there as a little treat

Really nice fresh salad and friendly staff on a Sunday lunchtime. Disappointed they didn't have…read moreavocado ranch but everything else was great! I'll definitely be back-it was nice and quiet on Sunday lunchtime but I imagine a weekday lunch would be a bit loud.

It was honestly so refreshing to find this healthy fast casual option on a day I needed a cleaner…read moremeal. Overall I was impressed with the variety and quality of fresh ingredients! They were in the process of training a new hire at the time, so the line took some time to move through, but I still got my food pretty quickly. I ordered the harvest crunch vegetable which had all of my favorites - the mushrooms were so flavorful and my favorite part. The only two critiques I had was that 1) I asked for half/half rice and romaine and my bowl had way too much romaine, it really overpowered all of the other ingredients that came in the bowl and 2) the tofu was not my favorite - it wasn't crispy or as flavorful as I would like it, so that's something for the plant-based community to keep in mind. That said, I imagine all of the other animal-based proteins taste better! If their tofu was improved, I would absolutely return to try some of their other unique bowl combos.

I went to the Soul Cocina table at the Carrboro Farmers Market only to find that their food is…read moreoutrageously expensive. Vegan food costs little to make and there's no excuse to price-gouge the customer. Clearly, this vendor is targeting the wealthy CFM customer who knows little to nothing about the cost to make this food, only that they're supporting a 'good cause'. As a working-class individual I cannot afford to buy something so ordinary and undeserving from them. I'll take my business to their cheaper competitors.

Yummmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!…read more This food is so good. I ordered on-line and picked it up at the Durham Farmers Market. The food was all frozen which was great for packing up and taking home to Buffalo. I made the enchiladas the same day and the rest came home with me. The squash and poblano enchiladas were amazing. There're smothered in a creamy cashew based white sauce and stuff with seasoned saucy butternut squash, chopped poblanos, and navy beans. They were excellent and my non-vegan sister who has very high flavor standards thought so as well. The love of my life, who can be picky at times, tasted them as well and thought they were good. When I got back home I tried the pastel de yuca stuffed with black beans and rice. I put it in the air fryer for 15 minutes at 300 degrees and it was perfect. The instructions were for oven or microwave, but I think I made the right choice. It was big and tasty though I did steal some of the slaw that goes with the papusas for a little crunch and brightness. I also got tamales and the aforementioned papusas, but I they're still in the freezer. HIGHLY recommend. You can get it hot at the farmers market but if you want 100 things like I did, order ahead and either get it delivered for $5 or choose a pick-up site.

It's been a very long time since I've had Ethiopian food, and hadn't remembered how delicious it…read moreis. Or, maybe it's just that Goorsha is outstanding. Appreciate the ample vegan options, including Red Lentils with Berbere, Metin Shiro and Fosolia. Also loved the Sambusa with Deko (jalapeño relish) and Kasheka. Honestly, everything was deliciously savory, balanced in flavor and well spiced. Served with lots of injera to soak it all in. Casual and located right across from Brightleaf, Goorsha did not disappoint.

The restaurant is located just across from Brightleaf. There is a small parking lot, but check…read moreinside (before you pay) as they can validate in the restaurant. Ambiance is simple but nice, and seating is comfortable. It's a pleasure to sit in a space without being in a huge noisy echoing box. Food and drink offerings are excellent, including well made mocktails, and service is attentive, knowledgeable and cheerful. We'll see you there, again.

I cut my vegan teeth on hole in the wall places like International Delights where you can get the…read morevery best hummus/babaganoush/falafel on a bed off lettuce and veggies with tahini sauce and hot sauce on the side. It brings me back to my baby vegan days when I was broke and hungry and all I really cared about in life was the welfare of animals. A little has changed since then. I'm thankfully less broke (good thing, because eating vegan these days is usually expensive) but I still care deeply for the welfare of animals and I still crave a good Middle Eastern platter. My husband ate here regularly when he lived in Durham decades ago. The owner proudly refused to serve ketchup, even with fries and I deeply respect that. If the flavor is good, you don't need it (plus I find it in general to be a weak condiment. Give me hot sauce or give me death). I ordered a vegan bowl, though it is more of a hearty platter with hummus/babaganoush and beans over a bed of romaine and quinoa. It involved some of the best hummus/baba that I've ever had, dreamy dips with perfect flavor and generous amounts of tahini. The eggplant was sweet and roasted, not a hint of bitterness. I don't even really like quinoa, but I couldn't resist it here, as it was seasoned perfectly. Service was so dang nice (they were expertly training a new employee and it was cool to hear a little about the process). I just love this place and will return whenever I'm back in Durham.

Great fresh food made on demand, amazing service and vibe!! Must visit when in Durhamread more