Detroit Vegan Soul

"In 2013, Detroit Vegan Soul, which claims to be Detroit’s first all-vegan soul food restaurant, opened up on an empty block on Agnes Street in West Village. Four years later, co-owners Kirsten Ussery and Erika Boyd opened a second location in the Grandmont Rosedale neighborhood on Detroit’s westside." - Jena Brooker

"West Village. With the opening of Marrow, plus existing spots like Sister Pie, Red Hook and Detroit Vegan Soul, West Village is providing to be a walkable, accessible area to dine and hang out." - Brenna Houck

"Thanks to organizations like PETA and a variety of vegetarian-friendly guides awareness of this casual West Village dining spot stretches well beyond the borders of Detroit. Meat eaters and vegans alike, love Detroit Vegan Soul’s comfort food menu that features options like seitan pepper steak, “catfish” tofu sandwiches, and veggie burgers." - Brenna Houck

"Detroit Vegan Soul is a magical place where vegans and carnivores can get together and at least agree on one thing: the hush puppies are amazing. Come here with someone who doesn’t believe tofu can taste good or your vegan friend who won’t have to ask for any substitutions for once. We’re partial to the sandwiches, like the BBQ tofu and veggie burger, but everything is good here and will likely be one of the healthier things you’ve eaten in a while." - Sara Barron, Sam Faye

"Detroit Vegan Soul is a magical place where vegans and carnivores can get together and at least agree on one thing: the hush puppies are amazing. Come here with your coworker who doesn’t believe tofu can taste good or your vegan friend who won’t have to ask for any substitutions for once. We’re partial to the sandwiches, like the BBQ tofu and veggie burger, but everything is good here and will likely be one of the healthier things you’ve eaten in a while. photo credit: Adwater Media" - Sara Barron