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Souley Vegan

4.0 (3.1k reviews)
ModerateVegan, Salad, Burgers
Open • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Moderate noise
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Cornbread
Matt M.

The cornbread was so delicious not as soft or moist as I prefer it but was so sweet and for $5 was a good amount.

Mac and cheese had a nice creol kick
Richard B.

We came here once before for brunch but they didn't have their liquor license yet so no Momo's and we left. Look, a gurl needs her Momo's with brunch. Fast forward they are hooked up and we are here. Diclaimer time: I am not anywhere close to a vegan or vegetarian. I am a foodatarian in that I eat almost anything. My awesome partner, not so much, leaning vegan/vegetarian/pesco. I had the "Prey 4 Me" burger and Andrea had the Chicken Sando. Both were beyond excellent. We learned the "Prey 4 Me" burger went up against Bobby Flay on Food Network and beat his ass. First time ever. Not sure about the deeds since I don't watch that but can atest this is one fine burger even though it has no meat. So.... The results from a more carnivore than vegan.... This burger is the shiz nat hands down and I had a double. Beyond excellent. I am ready to go back, tomorrow!!! Service was excellent. We ordered via a QR code and food was delivered extremely quickly to the point I thought they messed up the order. But no, it was ours. The chef that beat out Bobby was in the kitchen the whole time kickin to out dishes left and right and talking to customers with a smile. Go figure in this day. We will be back again and again. I'm looking forward to her okra dish and a few others.

Chicken and waffles
Nedra M.

We went on a Saturday. It was quiet so we were able to seat ourselves. They have moved to a new building and the ambiance is very nice. They have a digital menu so if you want separate bills this is perfect. . I ordered the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and greens. Also ordered the Cajun white cheddar Mac and cheese. My daughter ordered the chicken and waffles. We both had the strawberry and ginger lemonade. The greens: had a little more vinegar in them for ll my liking but my daughter loved them. Mash potatoes: definitely could have used more butter, some garlic and a little pepper. They were pretty bland to me. The chicken fried steak: not bad at all just wasn't great. Cajun white cheddar Mac and cheese... Oh My Gawd... Amazing. Creamy and spicy. I love trying to copy new vegan dishes, so I will be fixing this one. I felt like the meat for both plates had already been cooked and they just warned it up. The waffles could have used some cinnamon to boost its flavor. All in all the meal was good. I would go back and try other dishes. Just because I like vegan food. And I'm learning how to cook vegan dishes

Chikn & Waffles and Cayenne Lemonade
Maryssa B.

If I could give 10 I would!!! So happy to see souley vegan open again. I had my first chicken and waffles there over 10 years ago!! so I had to come and run it back everything's made in house, chefs kiss! The chicken and waffles was so nostalgic for me, yet better than ever. I love the little waffles! I love me some brussles sprouts and was excited to try them and they were so flavorful. Whatever the white sauce is, don't skip it! I also ordered the cayenne lemonade which was sooo fire it reminded me of drinking the last of the tajin fruit cup . Staff was amazing, super kind, moving and grooving doing their thing! There's music playing which is a whole vibe. I brought my book to chill while I waited, didn't even notice the long wait until the staff apologized kindly as they served my food. Worth the wait!! Bathrooms clean, self serve water. Bartender mentioned this was their soft opening and they'll have their full menu available at the grand opening in July. Can't wait to bring my kids next time. Thank you Tamearra & team

Tonya C.

Food was delicious however service is sllllooow! Customer service was NOT good at all. Our food took forever

Pray 4 Me (Single)
Tahirah A.

I love the new location in Jack London it's right on the corner. I love the windows and all the lights that comes in the restaurant. I really like the new set up. This is my first time at their new location. Everyone is welcoming and friendly. Love the vibe inside. I had to pray for me, burger and fries. The burger was delicious just like I remembered it from a long time ago so I'm glad that the flavor and quality is consistent overtime. The fries are pretty good too. I will definitely be back to try more of the menu. I look forward to dining in next time.

Country Fried Country Steak Plate
Lala J.

Oh my goodness! My husband and I just had one of the best vegan meals at Souly Vegan! The vibe was super cool and laid back, and everyone working there was so friendly. They recommended some of their most popular dishes, and we're so glad we listened. We ordered the Country Steak Plate with mashed potatoes and greens, and everything was so good! The vegan steaks were crispy and fried to perfection. The mashed potatoes and greens were full of flavor, and we couldn't stop eating them. We also ordered a side of cornbread, and it was sweet, soft, and absolutely delicious. We left full and already talking about coming back. There are so many other things on the menu we want to try. Definitely a spot we'll be visiting again!

Lunch for one!
amanda p.

They're back, and yes, I am crying. I did not expect to be emotional about a restaurant, but life is full of surprises. In my early twenties, back in the naughty aughties, fully vegan restaurants were rare. Not "we have options" rare, but "please choose between French fries and/or a side salad" rare. Souley Vegan felt like a beacon of hope. Real food. Comforting food. Food that tasted like someone actually wanted you to EAT. Many nights were spent next door at the now-defunct Beer Revolution, slamming Miller High Life's (the babygirl of beer), smoking pink cigarettes (RIP Camel No. 9s), and waiting while Souley Vegan food arrived like a smuggled jewel passed between friendly conspirators. Wrapped up. Still warm. Precious. It hit every single time. When it closed, it felt like losing a bright piece of the past. Walking back in now feels like an old friend returning from a long vacation, unchanged in all the ways that matter. The food is still immaculate. Get the Toasty burger. Add the mac and cheese. Get the collard greens and the yams. This is not the moment to show restraint - you deserve a treat. The cayenne lemonade kicks - tart & refreshing, the cocktails are balanced & flavorful, and the staff remains warm, kind, and effortlessly welcoming. This is a place for birthdays, bad days, date nights, and solo meals that turn everything around. They're also doing special events (yes, including Valentine's), and their Instagram is worth checking so you don't miss out. Welcome back, Souley Vegan. You've been missed. We all needed a win.

Kale salad with Crispy Tenders
Miss G.

Food was fresh and delicious. I had the Gumbo which was seasoned well. I also had the kale salad with crispy tenders topped with buffalo sauce. The portions which was HUGE and the flavor is there. The owner and the staff were so attentive and kind. I love seeing the black women patronize and serve each other. I felt good about my choice to come dine here. I definitely will be back.

Restaurant look
Jesus D.

An excellent Vegan restaurant with soul food style dishes. We had the combo platter with bbq tofu, eye pea beans and greens. We also tried the sausage with grits. All was delicious. Service was fast and very friendly and high tech, you order through a QR code. Very easy and efficient. Cool music and the bar set up is enjoyable. In Jack London square a great treasure

Okra Gumbo over Grits Cornbread
Kendra F.

April 11 and April 12 they're having an all you can eat event for $35. Tickets are on sale through Eventbrite. I came yesterday at 4PM, and the seating was picnic style so you sit wherever and meet some people. Drinks are sold separately at the counter. I love the new space and can't wait for the grand opening. This was my spot when they were opened a block away. I loved the po'boys, the vegan gumbo over grits, the cakes were delectable and moist and I loved the various juices they offered, and I've brought many of my friends here. This restaurant is a treasure. The event is a buffet style, serving vegan burgers and hotdogs, both plain and barbecue. Nachos with vegan chips and all of the toppings - onions, diced bell peppers, jalapeños. Potato salad and bread pudding. It was a good turn out! I don't like hotdogs, and I never had a vegan dog, but it was delicious and full of flavor. It helped that it was vegan because I'm not really thinking about all of the animal parts that may or may not be in it. I also got the bbq vegan burger - really good. The bread pudding was delicious as well, though not what I'm accustomed to. It tasted delicious like cinnamon rolls minus the dairy filled icing. The potato salad was also flavorful. Again, can't wait for the grand opening!

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What's the parking situation like?

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Are you guys open for Christmas Eve?

I haven't been here in years but want to visit next week when I'm in town. Did the Southern Fried Tofu used to be called "catfish" and does it still come with that dip?

I could see where someone would refer to the tofu as "catfish " the crust is very much like a piece of fried fish and yes it came with a aioli/tarter sauce like dip. It was amazing. Hope you make it by there.

Do they have vegetarian chicken wings here?

Not wings, but like, vegetarian breasts and thighs. Super crunchie & great flavor. Some of the best vegan chick'n around

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Tane Vegan Izakaya - Point Reyes

Tane Vegan Izakaya

4.5(457 reviews)
5.3 mi•Downtown Berkeley
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I visited Tane Vegan Izakaya with a mission to try a couple of sushi rolls, but ended up with much…read moremore! In addition to vegan sushi rolls, the menu includes shared plates, starter soup and salad, ramen, grilled plates (yakimono), nigiri, cocktails, mocktails, and dessert. And yes, it's all vegan, and many items are or can be made gluten-free! I tried the: Gyoza Eggplant Nigiri Pacifica Roll Sunset Roll Basil Mojito The Pacifica Roll is deep-fried heaven. Tempura veggies rolled in rice and topped with a garlic aioli and sweet, sticky soy sauce that I am craving as I type. It's crunchy, it's tasty, and you have got to try it to get the hype. I was told it was a fan favorite, and I'm its new #1 fan. Visit my blog post for the full review: Yourneighborhoodvegan.com and follow me on social media @yourneighborhoodvegan for more reviews!

Who would have thought vegan sushi could be so good! It is delicious. We ordered pickup because…read morethis place is way too popular for dining in. If one were to eat gourmet vegan food, Berkeley is the best city. Not only it's healthy, (some even) gluten free, it is very very delicious. Tastes just like real rolls. We were so impressed. We got the Pacifica - tastes like a unagi tempura roll. The tangy sauce is excellent. The California roll is rich and creamy. All the avocado are fresh. The Point Reyes is spicy, looks like a spicy salmon roll. Tastes good. The rolls are nicely packed, do not fall apart easily. It is actually pretty spicy. The grilled mushroom comes with three types of mushrooms, the tangy bbq sauce is delicious. Nice interior, great friendly chef and staff. Always popular. We will be back!

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Corn ribs (GF)

Tane Vegan Izakaya - Left roll - Point Reyes (GF) Right roll - The Wedge (GF) deep fried

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Left roll - Point Reyes (GF) Right roll - The Wedge (GF) deep fried

Shewhat - Lamb ,chicken ,shrimp and beef . Shiro

Shewhat

4.9(354 reviews)
3.6 mi•Bushrod, Rockridge, North Oakland
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Women-owned & operated
Outdoor seating

Cozy family-run spot. Love the vibes!…read more We got the Shewhat Special (vegan sampler + chicken/beef combo) and added the Selam Special (shrimp/mushrooms/spinach). The platter was flavorful and gorgeously colorful. I particularly enjoyed the lentils and Selam Special. Highly recommend the sambusas--the pastry was piping hot and so flaky!! Delicious paired with the sweet chili sauce. So glad to have finally made it here for some authentic Ethiopian cuisine (':

If you are considering Ethiopian food, just wash your hands and come here. It's like dining in a…read morefriend's home, welcoming, warm and genuine. The owner Abby D. is also the chef and her love and pride in her cuisine shines through her cooking. Having eaten Ethiopian food only in the US, this is the best version that I've had across Chicago, NY and DC. They offer indoor and covered outdoor seating, giving it a homely comforting vibe. Since it was just the two of us, we ordered the vegan sampler and the lamb tibsy (spicy). The lamb was delicious and well spiced. All the dishes were served on a platter of injera - sour, spongy bread that just soaks up all the flavor to perfection. I enjoyed the red lentils (misir wat), yellow lentils (alicha) cabbage and carrot stir fry, collard greens and a house salad that had a dressing which perfectly complimented the rest of the dishes. They also offer additional injera should you need any - we didn't. You eat with your hands from the common platter, but they do provide additional plates and silverware should you need it. The portions are generous and we ended up taking some of the food home. They have a bunch of dishes I'd like to try, so I'm definitely going to be back!

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Shewhat - Veggie combo

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Pippal - Green Mango Alleppey Fish Curry

Pippal

4.2(374 reviews)
2.8 mi

Pippal's Emeryville location is the perfect location for an elevated Indian dining experience…read more Beginning with ambience, the space is comparably serene to its fast-food neighbors, on the second floor of Bay Street Emeryville. One thing to note about the location is that there is no built-in restroom within Pippal, and they share a restroom with the mall's second floor that's around a 3 minute walk away. The space is elegant and tastefully decorated: great for date-nights and gatherings alike. The volume inside the restaurant is not too loud. The service was spectacular - Salman was incredibly funny, accommodating, and gave amazing recommendations for our first time here. We were just in time to experience one of the last days of the Alora x Pippal August collaboration, a fusion between coastal Mediterranean cuisine and regional Indian cuisine. We went with Salman's suggestion of the family-style izgara aile tarzi, a loaded plate of mixed grill of chicken shawarma, lamb adana kebab, shrimp pincho and beef shashlik. We also ordered butter chicken and masala fries, and mango lassi from their non-alcoholic drink menu. The shrimp pincho was undeniably the standout dish. The juicy shrimp meat complemented the vibrant flavor from the adobo marination process, and I loved it even though I never eat shrimp! The butter chicken was also quite tender and flavorful, which I really appreciated. I would definitely recommend it! Thank you to Salman and the Pippal Emeryville team for having us.

We went for the Emeryville Restaurant Week special lunch there today, at 12:45…read more We were completely taken aback at the miniscule size of the fish dishes. The quantity of fish in the appetizer and entree was almost one-third the quantities in the chicken appetizer and entree. The butter chicken was really good, though. As were both desserts. The service was painfully slow, totally inattentive. Had a long wait for everything, even after the restaurant had practically emptied out, and there was only one other table of 2 left. The waitress forgot our chai order. And for $6, they give you a small cup of tea that's not even full. Totally absurd, given that $14 buys you a cocktail. I have had some very satisfying meals there in the past. But the Restaurant Week lunch was quite disappointing.

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Bar with plate settings also

Pippal - CHICKEN MALAI TIKKA

CHICKEN MALAI TIKKA

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The Butchers Son - Ruben - Smoked Pastrami Reuben Sandwich

The Butchers Son

4.2(1.7k reviews)
5.3 mi•Downtown Berkeley
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I am not vegan, went here with a vegan friend. Seriously could've fooled me. The food was really…read moregood! all of it. I've gone back several times and tried different variations but the pesto "chicken" sandwich is one of my faves. There must be some sorcery going on in that kitchen because I have never been to another vegan spot that pulls it off like they do The lines out front back my point up. Don't let them deter you Its very much worth the wait.

This place gets really busy during lunch hours and is on a cute street in downtown Berkeley so…read moreparking is tough just for those planning to drive here. This is a great grab and go option location because to order you go up to the cashier at front and stand in line to place order and can seat yourself. There is both indoor and outdoor seating which is nice but again gets crowded fast. Everything is vegan which is good for anyone with dietary restrictions and the food did not take more than 20 minutes to come out. The location is feels homey and cafe like. Food wise I would say everything was good but nothing to be absolutely blown away by. Definitely would come back here to grab a quick bite if in mood for American style vegan food or in a rush to get something, but nothing that I would say is a must try or unique for myself at least.

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The Butchers Son - Inside

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The Butchers Son - Fried mozzarella (instagram: jax.vegan.eats)

Fried mozzarella (instagram: jax.vegan.eats)

The Butchers Son - Fried chickn bagel sandwich (instagram: jax.vegan.eats)

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Fried chickn bagel sandwich (instagram: jax.vegan.eats)

Millennium

Millennium

4.1(1.1k reviews)
3.8 mi•Rockridge, North Oakland
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They are open again!!…read more I visited Millennium the day of the re-opening in June 2026. I was so happy to find out that the food is still among the best food I've eaten, vegan or not. The new concept is prix fixe dinners on the heated, covered patio, and à la carte inside for walk-ins. I ordered from the à la carte menu and it was awesome. So easy. So delicious. My table ordered the cascatelli pasta, smoky glazed tempeh, coriander & arborio crusted oyster mushroom, and for dessert the summer sundae and chocolate tart. We were sharing so I got a taste of everything. Just amazing. It tastes just as good as before but feels much more approachable and affordable with the new concept. And you can still get the fine dining experience if you want it. I can't wait to go back on a Tuesday to try the pizza. I've heard it described as the best vegan pizza in the Bay Area by people who know what good pizza is, and I can't wait to try it. All food is vegan, and almost everything is gluten free.

I came here with my family, who had been here before it closed and re opened. They have a fixed…read moremenu and an à la carte menu. You can only order the fixed menu on the patio, and the à La carte menu inside. But it doesn't say that anywhere. This is one of those places that takes a paragraph to describe a dish, but you still won't know what you're getting unless you're the chef because of the descriptions and names that they call things. We decided to stay inside and go à la carte. My family each got the veggie burger, and I went with the pasta. They seemed to like their burgers. I like my food to be a bit more straightforward, so I thought the pasta would be a safe bet. It came with a smear of pesto on the side of the dish which, although looks fancy, made the dish very impractical. Mixed in with the pasta was some arugula and cooked cherry tomatoes which they describe as a confit, but they're not. Just cooked tomatoes. The shape of the pasta was kind of difficult because it splits length wise and makes it impossible to stab with a fork, which you have to do in order to get some of the pesto on it. Over all, it was good, but I think I'd prefer a different shape of pasta and have the pesto on it instead of on the side. One thing that kind of bothered me was that my pasta came with no sides of any kind. And the portion was "fancy" so it wasn't generous. But it was the same price as the burger, which was piled so high that you literally can't fit it into your mouth, and they came with a generous side of veggies. So my family took half of their burger and all their sides home after only eating half each, and I finished my pasta and had room for more. For the same price. So I'd say the pasta is not a good value. Service wise, we had to ask for them to bring drinks that we ordered, even though they weren't busy. The ambiance was ok. Music not too loud, so we were able to talk to each other. I definitely wouldn't have chosen to come here but I guess people like places like this. I just like to know what's going on my food without needing an encyclopedia and a decoder ring.

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Millennium - Dining room

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Millennium - Cascatelli pasta w/almond ricotta

Cascatelli pasta w/almond ricotta

Millennium - Dovetail and strawberry Negroni

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Dovetail and strawberry Negroni

Souley Vegan - vegan - Updated October 2026

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