Just a sweet little update for my favorite restaurant in Charlotte, if not the entire Southern East Coast. On every visit to Charlotte, I stop here 2-3 times, whether it's to meet up with friends and colleagues for lunch, to grab a quite bite before evening plans, to spend happy hours and dinners on that delightful back patio or to pick up that insane vegan dessert I've been craving. I mean, can it get any better than a spread of vegan elote corn, nachos smothered with beans, seitan, guac/queso/crema or my new favorite, the crunch wrap with a glass of something icy cold (I usually get a glass of something sparkling at the back bar). Since my last review almost 5 years ago, they sadly removed the matcha cruffin (that I still can't get out of my head!) and added in an entire display of sugary/spicy/chocolatey greatness (I'm still kicking myself for being too late on my way to the airport to get that lemon bar I'd been eying or the pumpkin BUNDT CAKE, ffs. What is wrong with me?) The sweetest owners, the loveliest staff from front counter to back bar to food runners and bussers. I adore Oh My Soul with every ounce of my being. read more

As many other reviewers have said, I really wanted to like this place but the overall experience was rough. Service was REALLY bad. You order and get your table number at the counter. Person taking our order was rude. Asked what he would recommend as a side given that we'd never been to the restaurant before. He just listed off all the sides and appeared annoyed by the question. We finished our order and he then cancels the tip screen and I didn't know why. He asks if I want a receipt and I say sure. Then I notice that they have an automatic "service charge" of 15% that isn't advertised anywhere in the restaurant. I'm not necessarily against restaurants doing this but it should be advertised. Also, you should have service if you're going to charge a "service charge." Our service consisted of a counter order and then someone who eventually brought out our food. Water was never even refilled. Vibe of everyone that worked there was angry and aggravated. Multiple people scowled at me walking through the dining room from the kitchen. One worker threw open the kitchen door obviously pissed about something. Everyone in the restaurant was waiting forever for their food and other tables would have one entree come out while the other person at the table waited another 15 minutes for their food. Food was nothing special. My wife liked her Mother Earth bowl which is why I'm giving two stars. My chicken sandwich was something out of a frozen box. Hush puppies and onion rings were standard. We only had water to drink. All of this cost us $54.20 total. Anymore this feels like a standard experience in an American restaurant unless you do someplace high end. Ok food, terrible value, terrible service, and junk fees. Like they're doing you a favor just being there. All of this for a restaurant that, as the walls show, is trying to convince you to become vegan. This won't do it guys. Do better if you really care about bringing people to your cause. read more

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Update from Mar 2026 : I just need to control myself cz I over indulge in this deliciousness everytime I step into this restaurant. Like seriously, every single dish I had here is always so delicious, this time I tried cookie butter pudding and biscoff brownie for desert and that was the most delicious combo I ever had. My husby had King Shaka vurger and I'm the person who hates burgers but I just loved it so soooo much. My all time fav is crunchy mom so this time I ended up having a food coma with such deliciousness. read more

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What a cutie and eclectic spot. I wandered here after already having brunch nearby so I didn't have any food from their very extensive menu. I did however have zero or off canned cocktail and it was very tasty. I sat and worked for hours in the shady outdoor area outback. It was calm and enjoyable, with music playing over a speaker system. The weather was great so that added to the overall gleeful atmosphere. read more

I'm allergic to eggs so fining a good brunch is hard. Traveling out of town to Charlotte, I found Oh My Soul on yelp. It is a vegan South African restaurant and just my luck, they had breakfast that day. I chose the Big Bro which was a giant plate with different goodies around it. Baked beans for breakfast? Why not! Vegan sausage that tastes better than regular sausage... yea that was gone first. Next time I'll ask for double the "feggs" but I had so much left over I used the rest of the mixture and more "feggs" and had another full breakfast. The owners were extremely nice and generous. Also get the peri-peri sauce if you're a spicy sauce lover! read more

Oh My Soul - Drink menu - Vegan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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This place is a little on the small side but it really filled up quickly. My daughter enjoyed the cauliflower bites. The dining room was filled with families with older kids and little ones. Really enjoyed the atmosphere. read more

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As someone who's usually hesitant about vegan food, Oh My Soul completely changed my mind. This place has the best vegan food I've ever had. Everything I've tried has been SO full of flavor and delicious.My go to is "The Gatsby" - their signature dish and it never disappoints. The staff is always friendly, and the service is pretty quick. The South African-inspired menu is so unique, and the whole vibe here is amazing. The patio is adorable and they always have some type of live music. I always bring anyone visiting me in Charlotte here, and it never disappoints! read more

Oh My Soul - GATSBY, MOTHER EARTH BOWL - Vegan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

It's been a while since I checked out Oh My Soul, so this was a really nice return. I met up with my coworker for a lunch meeting and we had a good time! We got there right when they opened on a weekday so we were literally the only customers there. It was hot so we sat inside and enjoyed. I love a place where you order first then they bring the food out. It just such an easier, seamless dining experience. I believe it's better for guests and staff. I ordered the mother bowl, I believe is the name. It was so light and delicious!!! I had enough to take home and finished it later that day. It's a good portion size. I also tried a Lenny Boy kombucha and LOVED it. They can do no wrong though lol. I also got the lava cake dessert and that was pretty good too. I wasn't able to eat it all, but it was tasty. read more

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Pleasantly surprised by this place! This is a vegan restaurant, and truthfully, that's not much of a pull for me. I eat most things, so I generally don't go out of my way to avoid anything. We stopped in after wandering around a pottery sale next door. I had a coffee and tasted my friends meals, and everything was delicious! Doesn't taste like you're just eating grass (my main concern, so silly!) and much of it is made to taste like regular dishes. Coffee was also great, and they have a full bar! The house is older, and there is some seating in the back. Additionally, there's outdoor space, and a little area for a band to set up. It was a nice day, and so most people were out back. Dog friendly, some kids running around. This place is nothing fancy and very welcoming. Staff were very friendly, with very nice accents as well. Parking is a bit of a challenge, though you're just a nice walk away from the light rail. I'd definitely stop back in! read more

Oh My Soul - Latte - Vegan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Place is run by a group of folks from South Africa and they were the nicest people to chat with. Went there and got the cauliflower "wings" and their spring rolls. Absolutly delicious. We also got some mixed drinks which were all fantastic. They have a great outdoor space and a stage for live music- we didn't get to experience the music but apparently it's quite the event. We'll be back in the summer. read more

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Food is delicious and it doesn't even taste vegan. I love spicy foods and this place had a good variety of spicy and non spicy foods. We had a table of 6. Order at counter and go sit outside. Outside seating was perfect for the warm summer night. Bring food to the table. Outside bar. Mixed drinks starting at $15. If your kids aren't vegetarian/vegan, they may not like this spot and it's too pricy ($20/meal) to have kids wasting this good food. Great date night. They brought out a slice of cake for the birthday girl. My only complaint is that onions rings were too crispy. read more

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Worst customer service ever. Cashier is rude and very unprofessional. I guess you can't expect much this run down old house ‍

OMG - vegan food paradise! What a wonderful place for breakfast, lunch or dinner! We had dinner here, delicious food, and came back for breakfast which didn't disappoint. Soooo delicious!! The owners are very friendly, they are from South Africa and brought vegan South African dishes and flavors to Charlotte. You order at the counter from a menu that offers quite some options. The food and drinks are then served to your table. We didn't sit outside as it was too cold but there is a large patio. Inside it's cozy and decorated with a lot of interesting information on animals and how humans interact with them. read more

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My favorite vegan restaurant in charlotte! I've literally had the entire menu. Anything w the house made sausage go for it or sub it to whatever you order. Very large portions and bar none service, I have genuine love for this establishment from the owners Rich & T down to the employees all around great place. Indoor and outdoor seating. Must try vegan or not!! read more

Oh My Soul - Saffa salad one of my favorites, got to get the extra crumble - Vegan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The backyard at this spot is fab for hanging out. The food is good but note the portions are massive. Consider sharing or to go boxes. They seem busy so keep that in mind for the amount of time you allot for ordering and waiting here. read more

Oh My Soul - Vegan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

MUST VISIT for all vegans in Charlotte, or NC for that matter! Do whatever it takes to try out the food and ambience at this fully vegan restaurant. Coffee, service, food, music, decor, all 10/10. Good vibes all around read more

Sadly we are moving out of state and will miss this restaurant very much. I highly recommend this restaurant to ALL vegans/non-vegan wanting to try something new or on the verge of transitioning into a vegan lifestyle. They recently opened up a new 2nd location "Oh My Soul On The Moo've" in Uptown located at 601 S. Tryon St - Suite A137. It's exact location is within the "Ally Charlotte Center" lobby easily accessible through the JW Marriott Charlotte parking garage. Forgot to get our servers name, but he was great. Great vegan food in the Queen City!! read more

The Mother Earth bowl was filled with so much goodness that I couldn't finish it all! Every single veggie in that bowl was seasoned to perfection. I mean they even made cauliflower taste good! Deducting one star because my bowl came with falafel instead of tofu. Not sure if that was a substitution or if the description on Grubhub should be updated, but I would have preferred it without either at a lesser price point. read more

Oh My Soul - Mother Earth Bowl - GF - Vegan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

My friend took me straight to Oh my soul after picking me up from the airport because she loved it so much! I think to take advantage of the flavors this restaurant has to offer, you have to know what to order. I thought my dish with the chicken burger tasted like something I make at home when I eat those frozen Chik'n patties. However my friend got the Great Gatsby which had a unique AMAZING ethnic flavor. It was quite spicy with jalapeño pieces in it so would let them know if that's an issue. The soursop juice was unique and pretty good as well! I thought the sweet potato fries were overcooked and probably should have listened to the waitress who told me to get the famous tots. The ambience is 10/10 and love that this vegan place has so many options and alternatives! read more

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I've lived in this neighborhood for a while. Before living here, I frequented NoDa a lot. Despite the positive Yelp reviews, I've walked by this place a million times and even donated to their food pantry out front but never ordered from there. Tonight, in search of a vegan burger, I took to Yelp and perused their online menu. I ordered the King Shaka Burger and the Spicy Pasta Salad. The menu price is $18, but with tax, it came to $25. I don't mind paying for good food, but 38% seems a bit off. I figured there may have been an upcharge for the pasta salad and shrugged it off. Upon arriving, the woman who had taken my order warmly greeted me. She checked in the back and promptly returned with an ETA. I perused the bakery counter and opted for the maple pecan coffee cake. As she got the cake boxed, a gentleman called me over to pay. Unfortunately, he was not as pleasant as the other lady and was skeptical about the check-in coupon that popped up on their rewards screen when I entered my phone number. Even after the lady offered her guidance, he still seemed hesitant. Sensing his skepticism, I told him not to worry about it and offered to pay full price before he agreed to honor it. The bill was an additional $8, but my first-timer coupon brought it down to $6. Out the door, we're looking at $31 in total, which, as I've stated previously, is irrelevant if the food is good. As you can probably surmise, it wasn't. The King Shaka Burger is listed as follows on its website: "Plant-based cheesy bacon burger garnished with crispy lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, cheese, maple bacon, pickles, house-made bliksem sauce served on a Duke's potato bun." The burger didn't match the description as it had no bacon and was served on a sesame seed bun. The patty was cooked and seasoned well, and the cold toppings were good. However, the onions were simultaneously slimy, undercooked and chopped haphazardly. The bun was soaked with sauce, making the burger a sloppy, soggy mess visually and texturally. The pasta salad continued to reinforce the theme of poor texture. The noodles were overcooked and mushy, drowned in so much mayo-based sauce that they were inedible. I think the flavor would've been good had it not been for the thick gobs of mayo, but the texture would've suffered for the lack of a nice al dente pasta. Lastly, the cake. It was thick and dry, with a pronounced floury taste in both the glaze and the cake. The maple didn't really shine through, and the dryness of such a thick slice made it inedible. I wanted to like this place, but at $31 for such poor execution, I won't be back. The stars given are for the service by the woman at the counter, the burger patty and the fact that they have a food pantry outside for folks to donate to and/or access. read more

Excellent service and amazing place. I can't even describe how good their vegan dishes are. They really do make you go. Oh my soul!

I ordered several things when I went there and definitely plan on going back many more times. So far I've tried the (Makhulu) board which was delicious, the wings, the Wakka wakka, a burger and a few of their desserts. I love the outdoor area and staff was great. 5 out of 5 all around hands down! Highly recommend. I'll try some of their breakfast items next time. read more

Their vurgers and nachos were FANTASTIC!!! the vurger we got tasted like a FANTASTIC breakfast sausage.. SOOOO good and the vegan cheese was AHMAZING. We literally just went off the recommendation of the cashier and she did not disapoint. Also the mac and cheese balls and mango chia seed pudding, DIVINE. The nachoes is big enough for at least 2 and no more than 4! great for a table appetizer. flavors are GREAT, zerooooo complaints. Service was great, just know they have a few different fews the cashier tells you about when ordering which is transparent. Tons of goodies in the dessert case and a deli case in the back with items like vegan cheese, potato salad etc. Nice covered patio and plenty of seating. read more

Oh My Soul - Vegan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Creative entrees, excellent presentation, generous portion sizes; food hot, flavorful and wholesome; service excellent; ambiance casual, playful and cheery! Ordered three entrees with three different sides. Among the sides, sweet potato fries definitely outdid them all! Crunchy mama and falafel fundi could be an easy fall back here. Live music on Saturday evening added to the joy in outdoor seating!!! Oh, and cauliflower wings: par excellence!!! Will be back! read more

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It was a great chance to enjoy this restaurant again. I noticed that there is more variety than my last trip Today I ordered waffles and sweet treats to take home. The waffles were very crunchy and the fruit was ripe and flavorful The chocolate cake was the best read more

Another must have when visiting Charlotte, NC. DELICIOUS plant based foods and desserts hands down! Staff is always welcoming and polite, it's always clean ,and the food is great. When purchasing your meal be sure to question tipping as you may be tipping on top of automatic gratuity added. I love vivisiting here and look forward to returning. read more

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Let me start by saying I'm not a vegan. However, I'm a real foodie who enjoys experimenting. Doing a detox, I wanted to try a vegan spot. Oh My Soul had good reviews. I enjoyed the outdoor decor. I ordered the hip hop chick "burger" with hushpuppies, & a bag of chips for a snack later. The burger wasn't spicy to me but I enjoyed it. This order was definitely more pricey than your average burger & side order, but healthier food usually comes at a premium. Staff was friendly and eager to answer my questions. I'm looking forward to returning to try some drinks. This place isn't for vegans only. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants in NoDa and Charlotte area!!! The food is sooo delicious & the staff is always personable! The outdoor seating area is great for nice days! Highly recommend trying it out! read more

Oh My Soul - One of many signs - Vegan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

You don't have to be vegan to love this place! There's such a great variety of foods and they have such a great selection of vurgers (vegan burgers). My go-to is the waka waka, but I forced myself to try something new this time and it wasn't a bad decision. The gatsby is a vegan Philly cheesesteak and it is huge. I had to eat it with a fork. To me it tasted like chili cheese fries and was so tasty. The dining is fully out back and outdoors, so go when weather is permitting. They make great cocktails and the patio is such a vibe. There's typically live music during the weekend! read more

Oh My Soul - Durbanite Gatsby (Spicy) Philly Cheesesteak - Vegan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Oh My Soul is the perfect vegan/gf/DF restaurant to try!! I had the spring rolls and they were so good. The vibes were amazing they had live music on the patio and plenty of seating. This place is a great addition to NODA. You order inside so you don't have a server technically, but every employee was so welcoming and nice! Very good food for a vegan/vegetarian friendly option (even for someone who is none of these things) read more

Oh My Soul - Spirit Rolls (GF)(TN) - Vegan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I really wanted to like this place but the food was a miss for me. Lacks flavor and depth and this place is very pricey. I'm not quite sure how it's lacking flavor when it seems so appetizing on the menu. Even more so than other places offering similar things....I do really appreciate their mission! read more

Oh My Soul - Macho Nachos - Vegan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

They have the largest vegan menu I have seen in Charlotte. The Pumpkin Fitters were delicious - highly recommend! The only dislike I had was I wish the Fried Mushrooms had a bit more taste to them without the sauce. They really could make these a stand out item. read more

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So this place is divey but in a peaceful, bo-ho, save the animals way, lol. I loved the entire experience. We ate our food outside, where they had tables (not uniform) available under a tent-like structure so you didn't have to worry about the rain. I don't know if they have indoor seating since the place looks like it was initially a home... I digress. I decided to have this giant mammoth of a delicious and spicy sandwich. The only takeaway is that it wasn't a sandwich I could pick up. It was hoagie-style Gatsby, but it was LOADED to a point where I had to eat it with a fork and make the best of it. It gave me chili dog vibes, which aren't bad, but I just wanted more of a sandwich. With that said, it was filled with flavor and color and an excellent selection for a person who isn't much of a vegan but is taking baby steps. I'll want to come back and try their desserts. I got so full that I didn't get the opportunity but their bakery side looked pretty good. read more

Everything went well! I loved this place from the moment I walked up the front steps! First of all, the decor covers every inch of the floor space and walls. Everywhere you turn features something interesting-to-fascinating that will momentarily delight your powers of attention. This feature makes waiting less tedious and more endearing to the spirit of the place, which promotes healthy non-meat and meat substitute, delicious, organic, affordable (another nice feature of the place), visually stunning food! Service is very entertaining and always responsive (they're everywhere), and you get whatever you want very rapidly (they're quick). We asked our waiter quite a few absurd questions and he responded excellently, and actually came up with some hilarious answers. I hate that I didn't take any pictures of my food, but the "Mother Earth Bowl" was fantastic! And I got a side order of Filthy Fries which were the first to go. I washed it all down with an "OG" (Orange Ginger) and we had two orgasmic handmade peanut-butter/chocolate concoctions that we had to take with us in a doggie-bag because they were so ridiculously huge but way too delicious to even consider leaving behind. They have a whole bakery display of these heavenly treats that you're forced to consider on your way in and out. Quite frankly, there's no defense. Just buy one, that's my advice. I'll be back to this place without any doubt. It's better than anything we have here in Chicago and it's real food. You can eat as much as you want and your body still likes you! read more

The food is literally the best vegan food we ever tested. We did not have expectations going there but it blew us away really, great atmosphere with nice playlists as well. And the owner was very friendly and nice. read more

Oh My Soul - Vegan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Located in Charlotte's arts and entertainment district, NoDa, this is the neighborhood's first 100% vegan restaurant. Oh My Soul has an extensive menu including, but not limited to: Brunch ("egg" scrambles, pancakes, waffles, French toast and more) Lunch + Dinner (artichoke dip, fries, nachos, seitan chicken tenders, sliders, veggie rolls, salads, v(b)urgers and more) Various wines, beers, and spirits Brunch is served on Sat. (10am - 2pm) and all day Sunday. Spacious outdoor dining space available. The restaurant is also pet-friendly. The staff was welcoming, inviting, and happily answered any questions I had. What I Ate: BANOFFEE ($16.99) - Banana and toffee waffle. Topped with sliced bananas, drizzled in coconut caramel sauce, topped with gelato. - ABSOLUTE PERFECTION. You can't go wrong with a warm, delicious, syrup waffle and gelato. - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Voerie Sausage ($5) - The vegan version of the South African sausage, boerie. You'll love this because of it's smoky flavor and meaty texture - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. read more

Oh My Soul - Voerie Roll - Vegan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Lots of seating, both indoor and outdoor definitely putting off hipster vibes. The creativity of the art outside the venue correlates to the menu. Lots of great choices, including some custom drinks and teas and generous portions. Richard and the friendly staff explained the menu items and answered our questions. The cauliflower wings have the light breading and the perfect crunch, the sauce that comes with it and the ranch dip.It was really amazing. The crunch wrap had perfectly crisp textured on the outside, lots of guacamole and fresh veggies on the inside accented, with the sweet potato fries and a peach tea hibiscus drink.$$$ read more

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we were in Charlotte and looking for a vegan/vegetarian place to try and came across Oh My Soul which is vegan with a South African twist so decided to check it out. We got the tofu wrap that had adobe sauce, sweet potato fries with a sauce on the side, the garden route salad and the blondie for dessert. the food quality and quantity were decent/good and everything was filling. the salad had lots of veggie and toppings and the sauce that i ordered went really nicely with the fries. while everything was good and was filling, nothing was outstanding and the costs for the lunch was somewhat expensive. the outside patio was really nice and the service was great, but the high cost for the meal is somewhat of a deterrent. read more

Oh My Soul - The Garden Route - Vegan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Wowwww. From the moment you walk in you can feel the love of this space. The service was so quick and the food sooo satisfying. They make all their cheese in house, and everythinggggg is VEGAN. read more

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I always always want to support vegan / vegetarian businesses, so was super excited to try Oh My Soul. Unfortunately, the experience was just okay. I had called on a Saturday to ask if they serve their full menu on Sundays or just brunch, and was told yes, the full menu is served. However, when we got there on Sunday for lunch, we were told the entire Chow section of the menu was unavailable, and some of those dishes looked really good. We shared the Zing-A-Lings and Cheeseburger with Cheddar Jalapeno Hushpuppies as the side. First, the Zing-A-Lings really killed the meal. I liked the sauce but found them to be extremely tough, hard to chew (teeth started hurting), and lacking flavor on the inside. I don't recommend these. The burger was good, but given the yummy-sounding toppings (crispy onion ring, garlic mayo), we had high expectations and it was just good but not mindblowing. The best part of the meal were the husbpuppies! Crispy on the outside soft on the inside and served with an accompanying deliciously creamy herby tangy sauce. We also hadn't expected seating to be outdoors in a tent, but that was okay. However, service was just alright - a server came to ask us if we needed anything while eating, and we requested a side of the sauce, but he then said he couldn't get us any sauce since that would have to be ordered all the way inside at the counter and paid for. Then why ask what we need? I recommend coming in the summer / warm weather and not getting the Zing-A-Lings. I would come again to try other menu items which looked tasty especially from the Chow menu, as well as to try their milkshakes and vegan cheese counter, because the menu was huge and I love supporting vegan businesses. read more

Oh My Soul - Zingalings, Cheeseburger, Cheddar Jalapeno Hushpuppies - Vegan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina