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    Pure Soul

    4.9 (267 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    PURE SOUL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    NC BBQ Plate
    Hattie J.

    I had the NC BBQ plate. Loved the cornbread and coleslaw. I wasn't a big fan of the collard greens...they tasted too chili-powder forward for me, and I thought the bbq and mac and cheese were just okay. While the food wasn't particularly my favorite, I loved how the menu had such variety. The cashier was super nice, and the service was great.

    SOUL roll
    Camille S.

    Stopped here on our way back from Greensboro, best travel break ever!!!! I had Soul Roll, which was an Eggrolls that consisted of greens, vegan chicken, and mac n cheese. THE FOOD WAS DELICIOUS, HANDS DOWN!!!!

    Kind Chkn Sandwich
    Hayley P.

    Really enjoyed my visit to Pure Soul. It was my first time though I've heard a lot about it. As far as I understand, everything here is vegan. Which is awesome. It's in a small strip mall in Durham and has a small parking lot. When we went it was 1pm on a Thursday and there were a bunch of people. Between getting through the line and waiting for our food, it took about 30 minutes, so keep this in mind should you visit at a high traffic time. The space itself is funky and casual. They deliver your food in biodegradable to go containers. I had the fried CHKN sandwich and added buffalo sauce and ranch with a side of french fries. Everything was very good. The taste and consistency felt like chicken but not as heavy as a fried chicken sandwich would be, which is great! I really enjoyed my experience and I would recommend if you're looking for a good vegan place in the Triangle.

    Fish Fried *Fish* Sandwich
    Anthony N.

    One of the best vegan restaurants I've tried. The fish fry sandwich was great as well as the Caesar side salad. I could taste the love and care this food was made with. There's vegan-friendly food served in most restaurants as an afterthought, but at Pure Soul, plants are center-stage. My nonvegan wife loved the "shrimp" po boy and Caesar salad as well. The lemonade was delicious and refreshing. I will definitely be back when I'm in the area.

    Chick'n sandwich & Mac n cheese
    Sabrina C.

    One of my absolute favorite places to visit! The food is DELICIOUS! There are more than enough options and I love that no matter when I visit, there MAY be entertainment or great vendors or just a welcoming environment with friendly faces. The desserts are not my fav but almost any and everything else on the menu HITS. The Mac n and cheese, along with the soul rolls are a must try.

    The NC BBQ Plate - so incredible we forgot to take a picture until it was half eaten!
    Martha L.

    God tier vegan comfort food! My husband and I split a NC BBQ plate and some fried chicken strips and it was still way more than enough for the two of us! Everything was hot and super fresh, it only took a few minutes to get and the lady at the counter was so nice. We can't wait to come back again when we're in the area next!

    Rob's Favorite Cornbread (2pc) contains almond Small Coleslaw (7 oz) The NC BBQ Plate Small Soul Mac (7oz) contains gluten, almond, cashew
    Nikith E.

    Honestly loved this place so much. The cornbread was AMAZING and I will be going back just for that. For being a no meat establishment, this place is honestly impressive. Everything was very good and tastes like the real deal. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars is because the BBQ chicken was a bit difficult to eat after the first 4 or 5 bites. It's very rich and strong and I had trouble finishing it. But that also speaks to how much quantity they give you. Overall, solid place with nice vibes and good service.

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    Al W.

    This is a great place of you don't mind no meats. What we had though was pretty good. Very eclectic atmosphere which was a nice change. Staff were super friendly.

    Vegan fish, cole slaw and kale salad

    Pure Goodness on a plate. I got the fish and although the other sides are equally good, a double kale salad with their homemade dressing and toasted gabanzo bean croutons were calling my name. Nothing short of amazing!

    NC *BBQ* (8oz)
    Kay S.

    I REALLY enjoyed this place. We parked on the side of the barbershop and oh man....the ambiance from the minute we stepped into this space was on point. Live plants, chill music and courteous staff created an excellent experience. My husband had the NC bbq sandwich and I had the bbq plate with kale salad, mac n cheese, and cornbread. Everything was great! My husband said he could taste the difference with real meat vs vegan, but I couldn't. I also consider myself a macaroni and cheese connoisseur and I really enjoyed the vegan mac. We are excited to go back!

    3 sides--cornbread, collard greens, vegan mac n cheese
    Kylie S.

    If I lived in Durham I would eat here once a week. This place is restorative to your soul. The food is so delicious, they play soul music, and you can eat outdoors surrounded by greenery and color. It's a vibe for sure. I came here twice in a row on a holiday weekend and loved both of the meals I had, the Soul Bowl and a 3 side plate with cornbread, vegan mac and cheese, and collards. They have both vegan and plant based entrees. Whatever you do, get the cornbread.

    Shrimp po' boy

    This place is amazing. We told them we are from out of town and Andrew treated us like royalty! Not sure where to start as everything was fabulous. Cornbread, NC BBQ sandwich, shrimp po boy, Soul Rolls, i could go on and on. I do not generally eat vegan but my daughter does so this was a perfect place. You would never think this lllwas vegan food.

    Chicken sandwich with Mac and cheese and corn bread

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    FANTASTIC! Loved that I was able to indulge in southern soul food - even as a vegan! The staff was so nice!

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    Good the food is great here. I recommend you try it. Great location. Please stop in and try it.

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    Fabulous restaurant, amazing food, and wonderful people. Always pleased with our visit!

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    QueenBurger - Classic burger minus the "special" sauce

    QueenBurger

    4.3(164 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    We really enjoyed our visit to Queen Burger while in town for a Duke football game. It's in the…read morecutest little part of town and I love that it's fast casual with a very simple menu. The space is a little tight but they do have outdoor seating which worked perfectly for our group. I also loved that they served cocktails in to go cups. The food was outstanding - a melty, crispy edged smash burger with a side of cheese tots, yum! We also got the chicken tenders and fries for our daughter and the bites I tried were delicious. This will definitely be a spot we visit when we want something quick and scrumptious if we are in the area!

    We came here on a early Friday evening before a show a DPAC. Luckily we got there early enough to…read moresnag a table by the window so we could people watch. We both had a classic burger (him with no pickles, me with no special sauce), shared an order of fries, he had an IPA and I got a blackberry mojito for about $40. The good: The fries were amazing (shoestring fries are my favorite)! The amount of pickles they put on it were phenomenal! The drinks we awesome and the vibe was outstanding. The employees were friendly and helpful. And I feel like everything was priced well and appropriately. The not so good: The meat was just meh and the onions were straight up burnt. Not caramelized, burnt. Overall, the burger was decent, just not great like we were hoping. We sat at our table for quite some time and had a few drinks. It was busy but never too crowded. There was a line but it moved quickly. I would reccommend this place to grab a quick bite before a DPAC show!

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    Drink selection

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    Classic with BBQ

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    Bojangles

    Bojangles

    3.0(66 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    I arrived around 2:10pm on a Sunday afternoon to grab some lunch. I got a 3 piece supremes with…read morelarge fries and tea. The Fries and biscuit were delicious and fresh which is rare in my bojangles experience. I dined in solo. The staff were friendly. No complaints :)

    I love Bojangles. I've been to them all over. This one is my favorite in the area, because the…read moreservice in the drive thru is fast and accurate. They have never been out of any cut of chicken at any time I have come in, which is not true of other stores in this area. The dining room is glass on three sides, so it's bright at all times of day. Today there was a gang of teens who wanted to sit and share a large tailgate party together. They were very courteous (one of the guys held the door open for me as we entered together), and even though they were laughing and having a great time together, they never were over the top rowdy. It was like they were sitting around on their granny's front porch, pouring each other cups of lemonade and sharing dipping sauces. When they left, they took all their trash as well. The food I ordered was slightly wrong (breasts instead of thighs), but the person behind the counter fixed it without complaint and even threw in another piece. The porter keeps the room clean and the napkins and utensils in order. It's just a great place to sit and have a meal. And the food is hot and cooked perfectly - just like granny!!

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    Great family dining!

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    Food came cold also the chick uncooked. Unfamiliarity

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    Only Burger

    Only Burger

    4.0(390 reviews)
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    I stumbled metaphorically in to Only Burger a while back and instantly realized that I needed to…read moreuse some restraint as they offer delicious combinations of foods, both vegetarian and meats, probably some vegan options as well. Prices are good though it can add up quickly if you get a lot of what you want. Service is a bit slow as there aren't many wait staff. For such a tiny place they sure do offer a good selection of foods.. Much of it is fried or grilled. Every single thing that I have eaten tastes delicious. I'm guessing that most of their business is take out. When the weather is good some people sit outside. This is not a glamorous place. Not a problem! It's not close to where we live, so I don't go by frequently and that's probably for the best. given my age and health. I am impressed by the service and also by the clientele. No one demands to get their orders very quickly. I believe the food is actually healthier here than at the typical burger type restaurant because they do serve good quality food and they have vegetables as well.

    Unlisted fee alert: The fees for veggie burgers are not…read morelisted on the menu when you order in store. My partner ordered an impossible burger and was charged an extra $4 and I ordered a double veg burger and was charged an extra $4. Ridiculous. Otherwise, the burgers were solid and the fries were good, but definitely won't be back when there are so many other options around here

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    Cook Out - Puncher at the bottom of the soda

    Cook Out

    3.0(94 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    I knew nothing about this place, but Isabel told me it's the chain that North Carolinians are most…read moreproud of so I figured we had to try it (Isabel had also never been to one). What an experience that was... Food? Great value, you get lots of quantity for a low price and it all ranges from decent to pretty damn good. Shakes and Tea? A step above the food, although it is hard to drink some of the shakes with the straw they're thick like a homemade malt ice cream. Ambiance? WHY WAS THERE CCM MUSIC PLAYING? WHY DOES IT SAY GOD BLESS AMERICA ON THE CUP WITH A BIBLE VERSE? Aaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh it's so bad it's kind of hilarious Travis' Rating Taste - 4.5 Quality - 3.5 Ambiance - WTF? Overall - 4 Isabel's Rating Taste - 3 Quality - 2 Ambiance - Aaaaaaahhhhhh Overall - 3

    Tasty milkshakes for $3.99?! What a steal! I was introduced to Cook Out by my Durham friends and…read morewas surprised at the quality of their food! For all the milkshakes, the consistency was great - thick and not overly icy. The chocolate malt was my fav with its strong chocolate flavors. The banana fudge featured actual banana chunks and chocolate fudge. It was initially hard to drink with the straw but better then it loosened up. The oreo espresso that my friend had was also solid, although I would have preferred just oreo and maybe a little bit more cookie bites. For non locals, the restaurant closes at 930pm but you can still order take out at their counter or drive through. Our food came out super quick and the staff was patient despite a line building up.

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    Whole console is sticky

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