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I came here today after church service and order the hot chicken salad. I've tried vegan food before but this was my first time going to a vegan soul food restaurant. It was my first time trying seitan and they made it very flavorful. A couple of people from our table ordered the nachos which looked really good, I would probably try that next. It's self service where you order from the kiosk and then wait for your name to be called when your order is ready. Parking is limited in this area but there's street parking near the restaurant.
This place is an absolute GEM and I'm thrilled we were able to stop in during our trip to Nashville. I'm vegetarian so frequently I have to miss out on regional gustatory classics when I travel and tbh eating is the main reason I travel in the first place. I was thrilled to find out that not only is this establishment completely vegan, but they serve the local grub. We arrived as early as we could to avoid a lunch rush and we were the first table at around 10:15-10:30. You order via screen which is appreciated because it skips out on a lot of inevitable waiting time. Both GF and I ordered their spicy chik'n sandwich with potato buns (you can also elect to have a lettuce bun or omit a bun entirely). The screen ordering allows for precise inclusion/exclusion of certain ingredients in the sandwich which typically comes with lettuce, tomato, onion, and a delicious sauce. In addition, you can choose a side. I was intrigued by the baked beans but ultimately settled on the green beans. GF chose the greens. We couldn't miss their Mac and cheez so we threw in an order of that as well. The food came out pretty quickly but not suspiciously quickly. The sandwich was spectacular and really packed the heat. I may just be a heat pussy because GF said she didn't think it was at hot as my dramatics would suggest. I wish I could eat this sandwich daily. The green beans were very soft and swimming in a flavorful broth. The Mac and cheez was literally some of the best m&c I have ever had in my life. We had the traditional mac at Hattie b's the day before and this was 10x better. I could live in a vat of that shit. When asked about GF's greens she says "they were good". Do they goldbelly? lmao
One of the best vegan establishments I've ever visited. All orders are taken at a virtual kiosk. As orders become ready, names are called and can also be viewed on an overhead monitor. Food was piping hot and very good. The environment was clean and inviting. Get restroom code from employees, if needed.
MY FOOD WAS EXCELLENT ! I just moved here from across the country and I was CRAVING some vegan soul food !! I am SO GLAD I found this place. The service was amazing. I got my food in about 15 minutes. The ambiance is casual and warm. I love it ! I definitely plan to come back soon
I tried them a couple of times and was just not pleased. I tried the bbq jackfruit sandwich with slaw as a side it was really good. The potato bun was soft and the jackfruit was tender and moist. The bbq sauce didn't taste like much but it was ok. The sandwich came with slaw . Overall everything was ok. I'll probably order the same thing if I return.
Had I stopped anywhere in the surrounding countryside during my drive from Kentucky to here, I would have struggled to find anything vegetarian other than perhaps a mediocre pizza, but upon arriving in Nashville, I had choices for niche vegan restaurants all over the place. Out of many, I chose this one as it seemed the most "authentic"; it seemed like the sort of southern-fried thing people come to Nashville to eat, except in a version that I could actually eat. I will note that they were not open for any kind of in-person dining when a lot of places are. Everyone makes their own risk calculations in this strange pandemic era and I don't begrudge them that or deduct any stars, but I rather wished I'd hit a rest stop on my three hour drive to get to the place as you can't even walk into the store and there are no tables or facilities of any sort nearby. I placed an order online which was promised in fifteen minutes and beat that by a minute or two. The sandwich I received was positively mouthwatering, with a patty that was billed as seitan (basically wheat gluten) but had some layers to it and a breaded, spiced, and most definitely fried exterior. The cool fixins were a perfect counterpart, and I wolfed that thing down as quickly as I could without burning my tongue. A side was included and I was full enough that I saved it for later. The baked beans were a southern barbecue style which again is appropriate to the style of food they're going for. A bit sweet for my taste but I didn't have any reluctance in eating them. The menu is more than just fried seitan though, and while this place is only open lunch hours, I think I may find an excuse to come back when I'm in the area.
Wow, I have nothing but good things to say about this place! From the friendly service, to the curbside pickup, to the amazing quality of the food-this place is awesome! I ordered the hot "chicken" sandwich with the turnip greens as my side item. The sandwich was definitely hot, but not too hot where you couldn't enjoy the flavor. I let my boyfriend have a bite and he thought it was delicious. I would've shared more, but it was too good to share! The greens was delicious, so I would recommend it as a great side dish. I also ordered a lemonade, which was very sweet and tart. I wouldn't need coffee in the morning to wake me up, that lemonade perked me up after the first sip! Thank you for the good hospitality and good meal Southern V!
The vegan comfort food here is so good! The staff are very attentive and helpful. It is cashless establishment so you must use the tablets to order or order online. The meal I had today was the meetloaf, green beans, potato casserole, and a fruit smoothie. I enjoyed all of it. Last time I I came, I had the hot chick'n sandwich (spicy!), Mac and cheeze, fruit smoothie, and a brownie. I enjoyed that meal too, however I didn't care for the Mac and cheeze (I'm lactose intolerant so I don't usually eat Mac & cheese in general) and dry brownie. Other than that, I would highly recommend this place for vegan southern food!
Absolutely phenomenal. I may be biased as I'm writing immediately after finishing my meal with a real case of the itis... I'm going get to the point-Delicious and as close as vegan can get to real soul food. I'm imagining what the greens recipe would taste like if cooked with a ham shank lol probably the best i'd ever had because the vegan version is so good. I didn't miss the traditional meat version at all. The sides I tried, baked beans, turnip greens and coleslaw were all tasty and seasoned to perfection. However, let's get to why you're reading this: The Nashville Hot Chicken is clucking ok lol, so good! I got the sauce on the side in case I didn't like it but after one bite, I smothered that seitan, so yummy and spicy! The coleslaw really helped with the heat. The flavor is incredible! I highly recommend if you're looking for the Nashville Hot Chicken experience without eating meat. The vibe is chill, good r&b/afrobeats music. Clean and intimate. Minimal yet friendly/helpful service. Great Brunch/Lunch spot. It's good they close early because, honey you need time to work that meal off before bed haha...
I am not a vegetarian let alone vegan but I would 100% eat here again. I got the Cliff burger with an impossible patty and it was delicious. The Mac & cheese was also very flavorful, parking was easy and the ambience was delightful, prices reasonable and just a great meal!
I don't know what hot chicken is supposed to taste like, but this was a damn good sandwich! I understand why all of Yelp pointed me here for the best vegan classic Nashville food. Ordered the hot chicken sandwich with sides of collard greens, beans, and cornbread. The greens were good, the beans were forgettable, and the cornbread was too dry and crumbly. But the sandwich made up for all that and withstood a 20 min drive home without getting soggy or too soft. I thought it was perfect amount of heat -- a solid kick but not bringing me to tears. I ordered takeout as it was unclear from the website whether or not they were open for dine in. It turns out they were on that day - I recommend calling ahead to check if you're interested in dining in. Simple no-frills interior, seemed like most folks were taking out like me, but the option exists.
AMAZING!!! The Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich has the perfect savory spiciness you expect and want in the sauce. The seitan chicken is delicious as well and covered with an incredible breading that tastes and feels like it's actually deep fried. The chipotle Mayo, red onion, tomato, and lettuce all compliment the chicken and sauce so well! The Mac and Cheese was so creamy and yummy, but has a kick too. So if you're looking for a side to help cool down the tastebuds, I'd opt for something else. Overall, this is an incredible option if you're looking for the famous Nashville dish done vegan. A+++
1 year ago
Every time I come here I have a great experience. The food is really good. I ordered the Nashville hot chik with Mac in cheese and my husband got the bbq jackfruit nachos. I love spicy food,l and their take ok the hot chicken was delicious. I'm really going to miss this place. The service was great and restaurant was very clean, there was a line out the door. read more
Impeccable establishment. Delicious options. High quality products. Genuine staff. What more could you ask for? My mom has switched to the vegan lifestyle and has came on over to Nashville for a visit. I am so grateful I was recommended this place by my coworker - we absolutely LOVED it! While I may not be vegan, it didn't even taste much different! I was mind blown how incredible our meal was! My hot chick'n sandwich changed my life! It was absolutely delicious and anyone who is vegetarian/vegan/staying away from eat and coming in to visit (you don't even need to be vegetarian/vegan) you have options to try a famous Nashville staple! What true southern comfort food - but vegan! The lemonade is a MUST! BEST LEMONADE I HAVE EVER HAD. You could taste how fresh the lemons are and the pure cane sugar is to die for, I am so forever pleased I got to experience this. The Mac and cheeze- WOW. We have had non-dairy cheeses before and this was our FAVORITE and best tasting. For being so close to downtown I appreciated finding parking easily - when you walk in you have a tablet you can order on or there's a QR code on his table you can order from. Carry out friendly. I had a great experience - shout out to Keelan for being amazing and for the suggestions! Thank you! Love this place and the husband - wife duo! Can't wait to visit again! Thank you for changing my mind on vegan food! read more
I came here today after church service and order the hot chicken salad. I've tried vegan food before but this was my first time going to a vegan soul food restaurant. It was my first time trying seitan and they made it very flavorful. A couple of people from our table ordered the nachos which looked really good, I would probably try that next. It's self service where you order from the kiosk and then wait for your name to be called when your order is ready. Parking is limited in this area but there's street parking near the restaurant. read more
4 years ago
This place is an absolute GEM and I'm thrilled we were able to stop in during our trip to Nashville. I'm vegetarian so frequently I have to miss out on regional gustatory classics when I travel and tbh eating is the main reason I travel in the first place. I was thrilled to find out that not only is this establishment completely vegan, but they serve the local grub. We arrived as early as we could to avoid a lunch rush and we were the first table at around 10:15-10:30. You order via screen which is appreciated because it skips out on a lot of inevitable waiting time. Both GF and I ordered their spicy chik'n sandwich with potato buns (you can also elect to have a lettuce bun or omit a bun entirely). The screen ordering allows for precise inclusion/exclusion of certain ingredients in the sandwich which typically comes with lettuce, tomato, onion, and a delicious sauce. In addition, you can choose a side. I was intrigued by the baked beans but ultimately settled on the green beans. GF chose the greens. We couldn't miss their Mac and cheez so we threw in an order of that as well. The food came out pretty quickly but not suspiciously quickly. The sandwich was spectacular and really packed the heat. I may just be a heat pussy because GF said she didn't think it was at hot as my dramatics would suggest. I wish I could eat this sandwich daily. The green beans were very soft and swimming in a flavorful broth. The Mac and cheez was literally some of the best m&c I have ever had in my life. We had the traditional mac at Hattie b's the day before and this was 10x better. I could live in a vat of that shit. When asked about GF's greens she says "they were good". Do they goldbelly? lmao read more
One of the best vegan establishments I've ever visited. All orders are taken at a virtual kiosk. As orders become ready, names are called and can also be viewed on an overhead monitor. Food was piping hot and very good. The environment was clean and inviting. Get restroom code from employees, if needed. read more
MY FOOD WAS EXCELLENT ! I just moved here from across the country and I was CRAVING some vegan soul food !! I am SO GLAD I found this place. The service was amazing. I got my food in about 15 minutes. The ambiance is casual and warm. I love it ! I definitely plan to come back soon read more
4 years ago
I tried them a couple of times and was just not pleased. I tried the bbq jackfruit sandwich with slaw as a side it was really good. The potato bun was soft and the jackfruit was tender and moist. The bbq sauce didn't taste like much but it was ok. The sandwich came with slaw . Overall everything was ok. I'll probably order the same thing if I return. read more
Had I stopped anywhere in the surrounding countryside during my drive from Kentucky to here, I would have struggled to find anything vegetarian other than perhaps a mediocre pizza, but upon arriving in Nashville, I had choices for niche vegan restaurants all over the place. Out of many, I chose this one as it seemed the most "authentic"; it seemed like the sort of southern-fried thing people come to Nashville to eat, except in a version that I could actually eat. I will note that they were not open for any kind of in-person dining when a lot of places are. Everyone makes their own risk calculations in this strange pandemic era and I don't begrudge them that or deduct any stars, but I rather wished I'd hit a rest stop on my three hour drive to get to the place as you can't even walk into the store and there are no tables or facilities of any sort nearby. I placed an order online which was promised in fifteen minutes and beat that by a minute or two. The sandwich I received was positively mouthwatering, with a patty that was billed as seitan (basically wheat gluten) but had some layers to it and a breaded, spiced, and most definitely fried exterior. The cool fixins were a perfect counterpart, and I wolfed that thing down as quickly as I could without burning my tongue. A side was included and I was full enough that I saved it for later. The baked beans were a southern barbecue style which again is appropriate to the style of food they're going for. A bit sweet for my taste but I didn't have any reluctance in eating them. The menu is more than just fried seitan though, and while this place is only open lunch hours, I think I may find an excuse to come back when I'm in the area. read more
Wow, I have nothing but good things to say about this place! From the friendly service, to the curbside pickup, to the amazing quality of the food-this place is awesome! I ordered the hot "chicken" sandwich with the turnip greens as my side item. The sandwich was definitely hot, but not too hot where you couldn't enjoy the flavor. I let my boyfriend have a bite and he thought it was delicious. I would've shared more, but it was too good to share! The greens was delicious, so I would recommend it as a great side dish. I also ordered a lemonade, which was very sweet and tart. I wouldn't need coffee in the morning to wake me up, that lemonade perked me up after the first sip! Thank you for the good hospitality and good meal Southern V! read more
4 years ago
The vegan comfort food here is so good! The staff are very attentive and helpful. It is cashless establishment so you must use the tablets to order or order online. The meal I had today was the meetloaf, green beans, potato casserole, and a fruit smoothie. I enjoyed all of it. Last time I I came, I had the hot chick'n sandwich (spicy!), Mac and cheeze, fruit smoothie, and a brownie. I enjoyed that meal too, however I didn't care for the Mac and cheeze (I'm lactose intolerant so I don't usually eat Mac & cheese in general) and dry brownie. Other than that, I would highly recommend this place for vegan southern food! read more
1 year ago
Absolutely phenomenal. I may be biased as I'm writing immediately after finishing my meal with a real case of the itis... I'm going get to the point-Delicious and as close as vegan can get to real soul food. I'm imagining what the greens recipe would taste like if cooked with a ham shank lol probably the best i'd ever had because the vegan version is so good. I didn't miss the traditional meat version at all. The sides I tried, baked beans, turnip greens and coleslaw were all tasty and seasoned to perfection. However, let's get to why you're reading this: The Nashville Hot Chicken is clucking ok lol, so good! I got the sauce on the side in case I didn't like it but after one bite, I smothered that seitan, so yummy and spicy! The coleslaw really helped with the heat. The flavor is incredible! I highly recommend if you're looking for the Nashville Hot Chicken experience without eating meat. The vibe is chill, good r&b/afrobeats music. Clean and intimate. Minimal yet friendly/helpful service. Great Brunch/Lunch spot. It's good they close early because, honey you need time to work that meal off before bed haha... read more
3 years ago
I am not a vegetarian let alone vegan but I would 100% eat here again. I got the Cliff burger with an impossible patty and it was delicious. The Mac & cheese was also very flavorful, parking was easy and the ambience was delightful, prices reasonable and just a great meal! read more
I don't know what hot chicken is supposed to taste like, but this was a damn good sandwich! I understand why all of Yelp pointed me here for the best vegan classic Nashville food. Ordered the hot chicken sandwich with sides of collard greens, beans, and cornbread. The greens were good, the beans were forgettable, and the cornbread was too dry and crumbly. But the sandwich made up for all that and withstood a 20 min drive home without getting soggy or too soft. I thought it was perfect amount of heat -- a solid kick but not bringing me to tears. I ordered takeout as it was unclear from the website whether or not they were open for dine in. It turns out they were on that day - I recommend calling ahead to check if you're interested in dining in. Simple no-frills interior, seemed like most folks were taking out like me, but the option exists. read more
4 years ago
AMAZING!!! The Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich has the perfect savory spiciness you expect and want in the sauce. The seitan chicken is delicious as well and covered with an incredible breading that tastes and feels like it's actually deep fried. The chipotle Mayo, red onion, tomato, and lettuce all compliment the chicken and sauce so well! The Mac and Cheese was so creamy and yummy, but has a kick too. So if you're looking for a side to help cool down the tastebuds, I'd opt for something else. Overall, this is an incredible option if you're looking for the famous Nashville dish done vegan. A+++ read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
My group of 7 tried out The Southern V on a weekend trip to Nashville. We were celebrating our friend's bachelorette with a food tour and this was our first stop. 1. The service was great. Since we dined in, we were able to order directly from the table with QR codes and the food came out quickly. 2. The atmosphere was super cute. As a table of 7 we were able to find a spot quickly and they had many table size options available. The decor was super cute and we were very appreciative of the non-gendered restrooms. 3. The food was awesome. We have a mixed group of vegans and meat eaters. For some of us, it was an exciting adventure into vegan food. For the bride, who is vegan, she was so excited to have so many options that were all things she could eat. As a table, we ordered the fried chicken, nachos, burgers, and a few versions of the veggie plate. Overall, we loved the place and will be back if we are ever back in Nashville. It was the perfect stop to kick off our vegan food tour! read more
7 years ago
Nice vegan spot in the heart of Nashville. Service very pleasant, spacious dining room & lovely restroom area. Parking lot a bit tight but it works if you go at the right time. The fried chicken (seitan) was ok; didn't care for the batter much. The collards & vegan mac were also ok. For dessert I tried the moist vegan brownie which was enjoyable. FYI, their Peace of Mind tea blend is quite refreshing. Although nothing knocked my socks off they get an A for effort on the vegan soul food tip. I'd try them again for sure. ~Christy read more
5 years ago
This is a vegan restaurant that serves Southern food. I was very anxious to try it out. Now I'm not vegan or vegetarian...just a foodie who eats everything tasty. I ordered the Fried Hot Chick'n Sandwich with side of Mac n Cheeze and their homemade lemonade. The sandwich was flavorful. A crispy seitan infused with Nashville hot chicken history. Delightful. Hard to believe it's not chicken. The Mac n cheese didn't do it for me. Possibly because of the substituted cheese and milk. I guess you can't veganize everything. The lemonade was soooo delicious. This is a black & woman owned business. Tiffany (the owner) is such a wonderful lady. Got to chat up with her. They used to have indoor seating in pre-Covid times. Due to COVID-19, they closed their dining room and only do take out. Nonetheless, the service was fast, friendly and excellent. Overall, great vegan spot with great service. Would definitely recommend! read more
Wow. Let me just say this was some of the best food I've ever eaten. I'm vegan but my dad isn't. He still LOVED his Nashville hot Chick'n sandwich. The Nashville hot is spicy! But that was perfect for us. I got a milkshake and my only complaint is that they need thicker straws! So yummy. The neighborhood looks a bit sketchy but inside it's so cute and clean. We had a great experience with friendly staff and incredible food. read more
3 years ago
I ate here with a friend a couple months ago while passing through and holy crap it was AMAZING!!!! I had the sweet heat chick sandwich and it was unbelievable!! I also got a side of coleslaw which was also fantastic and the lemonade was perfect. My buddy got the hot chicken sandwich and also thought it was amazing. Can't recommend this place enough. read more
3 years ago
Best vegan food I've ever had! I don't like a ton of spice and the sweet heat strips were perfect! The strips are crunchy and full of flavor, inside is seitan. Employees are very friendly and they ensure everything is very cleanly! Great music playing, mainly table seating, there is a couch and a few comfy chairs for waiting. Would definitely come back here to try the sandwiches! read more
Of all the vegan places I've tried, this has the best fried 'chicken'. They use tempeh and use a lot of breading to fluff it like fried chicken breast. The vegan mac & cheese isn't close to regular Mac & cheese. The Pasta could be more al dente. Wish I could try other dishes but this is our last day In Nashville. read more
Their Nashville hot fried chicken was pretty good. Spicy but not too spicy. I'm wondering if it would be better to get the sauce on th side so the "chicken" stays crispier. Their Mac and cheese is pretty good for vegan as most Mac and cheese that's vegan isn't very good. The tomatoes, cucumber, salad tasted fresh. The customer service was also very good. Our first time there and she explained things well. If ever in Nashville give this place a try! read more
5 years ago
Real hot chickn here! At least my gf testified that it was legit for vegan hot chicken. Fun to have an authentic Nashville experience at a vegan restaurant. We had the cliff burger, too, which was also good but just a regular burger--not as endemic as the hot chickn! Too bad people aren't let inside yet (although I understand), the store looked cool. read more
3 years ago
Do not even think twice about coming here!!! BEYOND AMAZING FOOD! Every single item hits the spot! I am vegetarian not vegan but I believe even meat eaters will not feel like anything is missing. I wish I could give this place more than 5 stars. We got: The Sweet Heat Sandwich - if you are craving a chicken sandwich I promise this one will not disappoint Nashville Hot Chicken and Waffles - they nailed the flavors in that waffle and oh my gosh that chicken was spiced perfectly and has sooooo much flavor! The Coleslaw- had us going back for seconds!!! Baked beans- yummmm Mac & Cheese - so much ooey gooey yummy goodness! 10/10 recommend! read more
Now home in FL, and still dreaming about my meal here...WANT MORE! PLEASE START SHIPPING - I'll take a pound of Nashville Hot, a bottle of hot sauce and a bottle of Ranch (make it 2 of each!), and a dozen biscuits, please! Not sure I can wait a whole year before I can get back to Nashville! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
I was a little upset I couldn't dine in here because the interior looked really cool, but I do get it and appreciate their cautionary practices. It would have been great if they even had a patio, but we found a park nearby that made for a great place to eat. I was looking forward to trying their hot chick'n, made from seitan, and thought it was the perfect option to get the breakfast version served on a biscuit. I was not disappointed in the slightest. The mac & cheese on the side was fantastic. The cookies 'n' cream mylkshake made for the perfect respite on a warm summer day. Could not have been much more pleased with my order! read more
3 years ago
So glad we stopped at this spot - blown away by the flavors they packed in! The Hot Nashville Chicken Tenders were perfect amount of heat, the Vegan Mac was a huge hit with my non-vegan momma and the green beans... out of this world!! Also will be coming back for those chocolate chip cookies! Super fast and friendly service, loved it! read more
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