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Seva Detroit

3.7 (581 reviews)

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Moderate noise
Hipster
Casual
Good for groups

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Chelsea D.

I went here for my birthday lunch. The food was amazing and VEGAN! Yum. The atmosphere was fun. The staff gave great recommendations and that lavender lemon drop martini! I'm excited about my next dinner there.

Mari M.

This is a cute little restaurant with a wide selection of options. The waitstaff were all very nice and had recommendations. The cauliflower was cited as everyone's favorite and I can see why. A good cauliflower wing seems like it should be easy but there is a lot of variation. The first few bites of the general tso cauliflower were amazing. So crisp and flavorful. By the end it wasn't as crisp which is to be expected but definitely not as good as those first super hot crispy bites. The lentil soup was great if not a bit simple. Something I can imagine eating at home, not in a bad way. The mock tail I ordered was a bit too sweet and I couldn't really taste all the flavors it was supposed to have in it.

Liz K.

Seva is a great spot for brunch, lunch or dinner in midtown. It's vegetarian, not vegan, so there's plenty of cheesy goodness to be had if you want it! There's a range of options, from "standard American fare that happens to be vegetarian" to tempeh, seitan, faux meat, and dairy alternatives. The daily special on our last visit was butternut squash lasagna, which was made with fresh pasta and goat cheese, and served with balsamic glazed roasted Brussels sprouts. It was INCREDIBLE and well worth the higher price. Don't sleep on the daily deals - for example on Wednesdays all draft beer is half off! Service can be quite slow, so let your server know if you're in a hurry. Otherwise, excellent option for dinner before a show at the Majestic!

General Tso’s Cauliflower - on the sweet side but very good.
Dustin H.

Seva is a great, unassuming spot to meet friends for no meat. Fantastic food, that just so happens to be vegetarian & vegan! But seriously, don't think of it as a compromise even if you're of the carnivore persuasion. The menu covers enough to make most happy, and while the atmosphere is *quite* drab, the friendly service more than makes up for it.

Seva's Taco Salad
Neha P.

I was looking for a quick to-go lunch and opted for the taco salad with tofu added and complete with vegan nacho cheese, salsa verde, and a side of chips. The food here is both exceptional and diverse, with generous, fresh portions that leave you satisfied. The staff is remarkably kind and welcoming. I highly recommend dining here, and don't hesitate to bring your carnivorous friends along!! While it may be a bit on the expensive side, the quality and experience make it well worth the cost. Definitely will be back before heading back home!

Amanda B.

I'd rate 4.5 but I'll be nice and go to 5 stars. It's awesome having a full restaurant dedicated to vegan and vegetarian food. The food is tasty and healthy too. I had a big salad with tempeh. Yum! And another day I had vegan crab cakes that were so tasty. My mom had a beyond burger she loved. And we had lentil soup that we both thought was the best lentil soup we had. The waitress was really nice. We ate on a nice sunny day so we could take advantage of the outdoor seating.

Special menu
Ree T.

This continues to be one of my go to spots for easy vegan eating in Detroit. This vegan/vegetarian restaurant also has a full bar. Brunch, lunch or dinner you just can't go wrong. Call ahead though if you don't want to have a long wait. While they don't take reservations, they can let you know the approximate wait and take your name. The food has not failed me even when trying something new.

Vegan Coney dog with fries
Cinthia K.

Stopped by here for lunch when my friend and I were in Detroit this past summer. I was feeling extra hungry, so I decided to get their reuben and one of their smoothies, as well as a vegan coney dog to go. Our server was very friendly and attentive, and our food came out pretty quickly. This place isn't exactly what I would consider cheap, but the portions are very generous for their prices. I had the coney dog first, which was fantastic. The smoothie I had was very refreshing, which was nice as it was rather hot the day we had gone in. The reuben was humongous and delicious. Would love to come back here, should I find myself back in Detroit one day.

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Aylime B.

Decided to try Seva, even though I am not vegetarian. It was a bit hard to find the entrance (the entrance is located in the alley behind the contemporary art studio). We were seated indoors but Seva does have a nice outdoor seating area. The waiter was super nice and attentive. The music was great! Paintings on the wall are beautiful! We started with the yam fries and the general tso's cauliflower. Both tasted great! For entrees we had the Jambalaya, Pad Thai and quesadilla. The pad Thai noodles were a bit hard/undercooked but the flavor was great. The Jambalaya was the crowd favorite, highly recommend. The quesadilla was also good. Had the lemon drop as a drink... it was okay.

Kaela K.

I tried Seva with some of my friends who are vegetarian. I have to say, the food was really good. It was a Thursday night so things were a little bit slower, but I could see the space being incredibly busy on other days. I got the ravioli, which was absolutely delicious. My friends ordered the pad Thai and general tso's cauliflower which also looked delicious. Being a work night, I didn't try any drinks, but my friend got the lemon drop which she liked quite a bit. I believe there is only street parking. The door is also a little bit harder to find, it is in a little alleyway. Overall, I would recommend this place! As a meat lover, it most likely wouldn't be my first choice for a night out, but the food was incredible and I would love to go back sometime.

Vegan Pasta alla Bosca & Vegan Jambalaya

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Great food!!! It has Avery cute cute atmosphere... Do not skip desert. Make sure you get the chocolate torte!!

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Been here a few times already but I love coming back with new people to try it. We got the classic…read morecotton cake and the ube cotton cake. The ube is my favorite and the flavor blows me away every time. The cotton cakes are so light and fluffy. We got a cotton candy frappe and a cookies and cream frappe to go with the cotton cakes and those were a bit disappointing. They weren't really blended well and tasted like a melted vanilla ice cream with a hint of the flavor. Not frozen at all. They looked pretty though. Side note to mention that the bathroom door button lock had fallen off and the employee helped me find it and put it back on but they are aware it needs to be fixed. I plan on continuing to come back to this place as the cotton cakes never disappoint

Would be cool to offer a flight of different cheesecakes from here, so you can try different ones…read more Nice interior, very gilded, the plasticwares are gold gilded. The to go cups are gold as well. Ordered a cookie butter latte, a build my own small cotton cheesecake with half Nutella and half caramel and some Biscoff topping. $22.25 The small cheesecake looks so fluffy. The decorated cake is $9.50 The cookie butter was $8 It's light and airy. Don't eat the wax paper at the bottom of the cake. The Biscoff gives it a nice bite of crunch. Mixing the Nutella and the Biscoff sauce (didn't end up getting the ordered caramel sauce once it was packed. I actually prefer the toppings more than the cake itself. The cheesecake tastes eggy. Service is good. Glad we tried the fluffy cheesecake. Not sure would be back for the cake. My husband said the butter coffee is average. The green tea is the Rishi, which isn't string at all.

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Seva Detroit - vegetarian - Updated May 2026

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