Seva Detroit

Vegetarian restaurant · Cultural Center

Seva Detroit

Vegetarian restaurant · Cultural Center

66 E Forest Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

Highlights

Vegetarian & vegan spot serving diverse comfort fare & smoothies in a casual atmosphere.

66 E Forest Ave, Detroit, MI 48201 Get directions

sevarestaurant.com

@sevadetroit

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"A vegetarian restaurant in Midtown Detroit that operated for more than a decade before closing due to financial hardships exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic." - Serena Maria Daniels

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"Right in the heart of Midtown, Seva has faithfully served vegetarian Detroiters since 2011. The breakfast options here are hard to beat with dishes like the breakfast wrap, a burrito with eggs and cheese or vegan protein paired with corn salsa, Beyond sausage, and rosemary potatoes. This spot also features a full bar with beer, wine, and cocktails to pair with a tempeh reuben or mushroom french dip." - Eater Staff

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"This Midtown spot is known for its superb vegetarian selections. Seva’s happy hour features half-off appetizers, including vegan artichoke spinach dip, General Tso’s cauliflower, chili cheese fries, and blistered shishito peppers. Pair it with one of their daily drink specials: $2 off margaritas on Monday, half off wine on Tuesday and draft beer on Wednesday, and $2 off cocktails and mocktails on Thursday and Friday. Hours: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday." - Courtney Burk

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"This Midtown staple is one of the few restaurants in the area that go beyond just select gluten-free options. Instead, the Detroit location boasts a full, separate gluten-free menu, including sandwiches made on Rumi's Passion Bakery gluten-free bread, toasted in a dedicated, separate toaster. All items deep-fried at the location are gluten-free, offering a little peace of mind when ordering items like yam fries. Pick up a plate of pad thai made with rice noodles or try the California scramble." - Eater Staff

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"Known for its excellent vegetarian offerings, Seva's happy hour caters to wine lovers and beer tipplers alike with half-priced deals on wine by the glass or bottle, and draft beers by the glass and the pitcher. Bonus: the appetizers are also 50 percent off so you can soak up your adult grape juice with haloumi bites and yam fries. The specials run from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday in the bar-only." - Brenna Houck

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Tora Spigner

Google

Had a nice lunch here with my 82 year old aunt and introduced my cousin and her 12 year old granddaughter to vegan food. I have been to the Seva in Ann Arbor a few times but my first time here. Had the vegan Coney dog and broccoli for a side, it was good. It has been over 35 years since I had an original Coney dog. Now the chocolate mousse was fantastic!! Everyone got a taste and was glad they found it hiding in the kitchen!!

Daniel Castillo

Google

If you're looking to eat at a vegan/vegetarian restaurant in Detroit with a variety of dishes and an environment that is friendly, this is the place. We enjoyed our dishes. I will admit, although really delicious, the vegan spinach artichoke dip was a bit much for me. It felt too heavy to eat, and then I remembered that non-vegan spinach artichoke dip is also really thick and heavy like this. I guess you can't fault them for creating an alternative that mimics the diary version. Great place to eat and chill.

Huyen Tran Nguyen (Vysturbed)

Google

Everything was delicious and so many vegan options 😋 I expected a spicy surprise from one of the peppers but it didn't come, thankfully 😅 Was impressed by the brat for having such an interesting take on Banh Mi, highly recommend it! The wait time can be tedious though compared to their Ann Arbor location, so prepare to wait at least 20 minutes for entrees, but the staff is so friendly and checks regularly!

Grace

Google

Had an amazing lunch at Seva today. Visiting from out of town, and our server Brandon was so helpful. Not only did he make sure all dietary restrictions were accommodated, but also provided a long list of local spots to check out. The food was exceptional. I highly recommend the vegan cob! Fresh, delicious, plant based, and multiple whole food protein sources. No pics because everything was eaten so fast. A must stop if you’re vegan.

b pepper

Google

Terrific way to end the day! I had spent the afternoon at the Detroit Institute of Arts and made the short walk over to Seva to meet my family for dinner. Tasty and beautiful food 🩷

katrice johnson

Google

Everyone was very nice and helpful. It was nice and clean. I sat at the bar and had a lemon drop🍸😊 while I waited for my food. Everything was delicious 😋 it was my first time going, and I'm glad I did!

Alise Haddad

Google

My husband and I are not even vegan or vegetarian, but the food here was phenomenal and so tasty and filling. the portions were amazing sizes and the price just right. I felt so healthy after eating a large bowel of taco salad and did not feel gross after. I highly recommend this place to everyone no matter what your diet is like.

Josh Levey

Google

Had lunch at Seva. Love the plentiful vegan and vegetarian options - almost everything can be made vegan. Nice outdoor shaded patio seating area (not technically dog friendly per a sign on the door, but its a nice space and should be). Ordered the vegan nachos and Caesar side salad to start - both were delicious. For mains ordered the jambalaya and the vegan black bean and sweet potato quesadilla - we felt that both were good but not great. Enjoyed our time here, will come and try other entrees (some of the sandwiches looked great) and would recommend.

Tommy P.

Yelp

Visited this restaurant for the first time. Friendly and helpful staff! Great idea to have an entire menu devoted to vegan and plant-based options. We ordered spinach artichoke dip for a starter. Yum! All items on the menu were appealing but we ordered the lion mane sliders (with yam fries) and the tempeh Reuben sandwich opting to pay $1 for a side of roasted rosemary redskin potatoes. Worth it! We were there on a Sunday afternoon (just after they opened) so it wasn't too busy. The booth where they seated us was comfortable and faced the window near their outdoor seating. So for this first time visit: 5 Stars!! We had the opportunity to speak with the general manager and told him we'd be back with our friends! We strongly recommend visiting this restaurant!

Mehruba A.

Yelp

Came here years ago when it first opened and absolutely loved it. I made my most recent trip out with a group of friends to celebrate a birthday. The interior design doesnt have anything remarkable, but the food is what shines here. I also want to add that it did look very disorderly the day we went; there was food on the tables and floors that hadn't been cleaned up. We ordered a ton from the menu including the mac and cheese, brussel sprouts, General Tso's cauliflower, shishito peppers, nachos, bruschetta, chili cheese fries, pad thai, and vegan artichoke dip. Every single item was absolutely scrumptious and my friends were blown away. They were all super skeptical about trying out an all vegan restaurant but we're completely in shock (from sheer happiness) at how delicious every item was.

Steven P.

Yelp

We arrived quite early on a Saturday evening, about 5:30 p.m. and the place was already packed. Rather than wait for a table, we sat at the bar. We started with the Bruschetta appetizer and it was amazing. For entrees, my wife ordered a Tempeh Reuben and I had the Black Bean & Sweet Potato Quesadilla. It was all great. We're already planning to return in a couple of weeks.

Armin M.

Yelp

This was my first time trying this restaurant and it was pretty good! I would highly recommend the Mac and cheese, it was very good. The pad Thai was slightly disappointing , not my favorite. This is an all vegetarian restaurant, and even though I'm not vegetarian I would go back! The service was great and there is a ton of seating .

Megan H.

Yelp

It's been a long time-too long of a time-since I last enjoyed the excellence of Seva Detroit-and by excellence, I mean that in all aspects! Not once have I been disappointed by the food, the service, the company, the environment and surroundings, or the overall quality and experience of dining here. The food is of such a high quality and fantastic flavor profile that both my father and my husband (who both are...very selective about what vegetables they will eat) tore through their dishes! I strongly recommend them!

Stephanie B.

Yelp

I have been going to the Detroit Seva location for over ten years and have always had a good experience. The food is really good and service is normally good. Their patio is unfortunately not dog friendly though :-(

Chelsea D.

Yelp

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.

Yelp

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.

Cinthia K.

Yelp

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.

Rachel K.

Yelp

My coworker is gluten-free and we were lucky enough to stumble along Seva. All the good was incredible. I had the artichoke po boy with yam fries. IT WAS DELICIOUS! Joy was incredible. She was so kind, helpful, and attentive.

Rhiannon N.

Yelp

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

Dan H.

Yelp

What a wonderful treat while in Detroit for the day. Our server was spectacular and all four of us loved our meals. Super grateful to have found delish vegan food in Detroit.

Dustin H.

Yelp

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.

Liz K.

Yelp

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!

Neha P.

Yelp

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.

Yelp

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.

Aylime B.

Yelp

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.

Candace L.

Yelp

I came to Detroit to visit my family and since I'm the only vegan, they always accommodate me when making dinner plans. I came across Seva Detroit on Instagram and suggested it to my family. We called and were placed on the waiting list for a group of 5. When we arrived our table wasn't quite ready yet so we decided to sit at the bar and order drinks. Our female bartender was very friendly and made our drinks really strong. Then once our table was ready, we paid our bar tab and then headed to our table. We were greeted by Victor and he recommended the jambalaya. All of our food was delicious and we learned they even have a soy free menu for those with an allergy! Our waiter Victor went above and behind, thank you for the great customer service and laughs.

Nemo C.

Yelp

I took my boyfriend here for Sweetest Day and the food was fantastic. I went with the suggested General Tso Califlower and the crust was pretty convincing. It was amazing. I ordered the yam fries with my meal and my boyfriend kept selling the fries from me, they were so good. The aioli sauce that comes with it was great too. I got the vegan coney dog and it wasn't the best. The bread was hard and the hot dog obviously tasted grain-based. My boyfriend was very satisfied with his jerk jackfruit. The drinks are amazing here as well. I was feeling very tipsy off one lemon drop. I'm sure I'll come here again just for a drinks. I took off one star because our waitress was not very attentive. If they offer to sit you in the back and you have the bartender as a waitress, decline. I had to grab my waitress' attention every time we wanted to order something because otherwise she would have been doing other errands and never come to our table. This kinda ruined our experience and added a good 30+ minutes to our dining experience because we had to track her down. Otherwise, food and drinks were amazing and looking forward to coming here again.

Ashley P.

Yelp

Incredible service and food. Absolutely gem of a spot. Always make a point to stop here when I'm around Detroit

Danielle H.

Yelp

The service and food have completely gone downhill. I am so sad to see this from having a longtime love affair with this restaurant. They had un bussed dirty tables everywhere. The food was inconsistent. We were Celebrating a birthday and was completely embarrassed at the level of bad service and food. The sauce they served were nothing like in the past it was flavorless. The pesto was oily. They would not put our sandwich on our preferred bread and everything that came out was wrong. Let's hope the Ann Arbor is still giving the wonderful food they used to have. So sad they don't respect Detroit diners.

Ree T.

Yelp

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.

Madison W.

Yelp

If you are vegetarian, vegan, and or gluten free you HAVE to come here!!!! Get the cauliflower appetizer !! And the chili cheese fries. The cucumber ranch is so good. The taco salad amazing. Same with the sandwiches. Literally the food is always amazing. Even if the service sometimes lacks the food is always amazing!!!

Erika B.

Yelp

This is an excellent place for vegetarians. It's so nice going here with our daughter and seeing her actually have a large selection to choose from, and not worrying there will accidentally be meat in her dinner. Friendly staff, good vibe. The only reason for 4 stars is the last time we went it was extremely slow. That said, I would go back, and still recommend it for anyone, not just vegetarians.

Marcos R.

Yelp

The service is always great and the food is delicious! The only thing I have to say is they lack consistency. They also have outside seating and indoor as well! Definitely do suggest

Michael S. T.

Yelp

Solid vegan/vegetarian offerings. Great service from stafferBrandon! Cute decor, paintings throughout by Royal Oaks Soo Mee Lee.

Kaela K.

Yelp

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.

Leland B.

Yelp

Went to this place with vegan friends before a concert. There was plenty of outside seating, though the interior was also open and surprisingly large. The menu was compact, but had a good variety of choice. I started with a Detroit mule, which was neither served in a copper mug nor tasted at all of ginger beer. Our food came out quickly enough. My girlfriend enjoyed the roasted vegetable salad. I had the vegetarian pad Thai. There was a vegan version (without the egg). It was suitable as a pad Thai, though missing a bit in texture and flavor. The main negative was the Detroit mule, which neither came in a chilled copper mug nor had enough ginger beer.

Wendy S.

Yelp

I was excited to find a restaurant with Gluten Free options!!!!! Super friendly staff!!! Fun location!!! DELICIOUS FOOD!!!!! I was blown away by the Corn Chowder! It was so good and still had some of the corn silk! General Tso's Cauliflower is MIND BLOWING!!! The flavor, the texture, you can't tell it's not chicken! And then there was the broccoli...one of my favorite foods... it was steamed PERFECTLY with no butter or salt...it was just PERFECT!!!

Angelynn J.

Yelp

This place was pretty good. It didn't take long to get seated. I loved their tomato-basil soup. It was extremely tasty. The cauliflower was very good too. Our waiter was very kind and she was helpful too.

Danielle K.

Yelp

Seva is on a little side street, in what appears to be an art collective. It's a bit tricky to find, but once you get there, it's a bright, open space. It's entirely vegetarian, and most of the items can be made vegan. My boyfriend and I ordered a bruschetta to share, a large appetizer with pieces of bread, tomato, olive tapenade, and almond pesto. It was fun putting them together and totally delicious. He ordered the jambalaya, and I got the mushroom French Dip with vegan cheese. I do think we ordered a bit much to eat, as the portions are generous (especially the large pile of fries that came with my sandwich!). It didn't stop us from getting a dessert to share, the chocolate raspberry cake. The service was friendly and competent. If I go back to Detroit, I'll definitely try again. (But maybe I'll get a salad next time.)

Scott J.

Yelp

amazing place, especially if the weather is nice I would sit outside. Food is amazing, service very spot on. The whole area is slowly turning around, the vibe is chill.

Portia S.

Yelp

Good and service was great and very filling. We came to visit because of the menu and we were not disappointed!

Laura M.

Yelp

As a vegetarian with a friend named Seva, I was really looking forward to try it here. We arrived at 5:15 on Sunday and were told it would be a 15 min wait. After about an hour of waiting with a hungry toddler, we had to leave. The entire time we were waiting, we didn't see any food leave the kitchen. No one was called to sit at their table either. And we couldn't even find anyone to tell them we were leaving. I also want to add the chairs to sit in while waiting we're incredible uncomfortable, leading down hill so you're sitting at a slant downward, with a chair railing your upper back. We ordered Slows to Go while sitting and waiting and had our food within 20 min.

Tess S.

Yelp

General tso cauliflower is the best thing here. Pesto sandwich is also worth writing home about. I also really like their ginger elixer and desserts. Only vegetarian and vegan food here! Check it out.

K H.

Yelp

I rated this place a 2 because of my personal experience with the quality of food I received that day. I ordered the Cobb salad and what I received was salad dressing that was warm. I didn't pay it much mind when I received it but it did make me awful sick. I had to throw away 90 percent of the salad. I'm sad that I wasted my money because the salad was over 20 dollars. For it being my first time there I don't believe I will be returning back because of the level of disappointment in just making sure I got salad dressing that was refrigerate because I used it right away and noticed it was warm but thought no big deal. I was so wrong! The rest of the salad had good stuff in it so I'm only speaking of the dressing.

Bill C.

Yelp

Great vegetarian food Many selections. Good beer options. We love to take guests here

Charysma M.

Yelp

Where do I even start? I have nothing but good experiences at Seva. My only little gripe is the parking situation but otherwise, Seva has really yummy food. My dad, who is an avid seafood lover had the Vegan Crab cakes and he told me he really enjoyed them. My mom had the Vegan Jambalaya which she said was delicious, and my mom loves eating meat. I had the Reuben which was so good, and the portion was perfect! We also had some desserts. I had Keylime pie which was served with this whipped coconut cream, and I loved it! My Dad had the Red Velvet cake also served with coconut cream. He was really impressed, as was I since I'm not a fan of Red Velvet, but this was surprisingly good. Considering the many restaurants I've been to that had vegan cake that made me wonder if those restaurants tried their own cakes. If they did, either their taste buds aren't working or they don't care. Yup, throwing shade today! Unfortunately I didn't take pictures of the food because I was too busy enjoying it, along with my family. But if you're ever in the area, check out Seva. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND it. If you go when it's warm, you'll have the option to sit outside under a shaded area and it's nice. Seva has definitely become one of my favorite Vegan friendly restaurants.

Dakota J.

Yelp

Me and my lady were in Detroit on a short vacation to take care of some work credentials and got a recommendation to try this place. Seva showed a lot of promise, but ultimately our entrees never made it our after 60+ minutes of putting our order in and our parking was about to expire in the paid garage next door. Appetizer was solid, and I was so excited to try the vegan jambalaya. Wouldn't be opposed to trying it again, but I don't know when that will be. Hopefully this was a one off experience, because their menu looked outstanding.

Tasha B.

Yelp

Very average by vegan standards. Food came out Luke warm and had very little flavor. I ordered the Black Bean & Sweet Potato Quesadilla. I haven't eaten here since.

Sunchez S.

Yelp

This is one of my absolute favorite restaurants here in Detroit! My favorite dish is the California Scramble. I always start with the General Tso Cauliflower. The service is absolutely phenomenal, very CLEAN environment too! The dining area is clean and the bathrooms are clean and very well kept. The only small pinch I ever had here was one time when they brought out Appetizer (General Tso Cauliflower) it tasted not so fresh as if it been sitting for a while, but the waitress promptly brought out a new batch. Overall it's a great dining experience. I'm going to be sure to add more pictures!

Hunk P.

Yelp

Food was great but the host was an asshole! Seated 4 of us at a bar with 3 chairs and made no apology! 4 open tables and the dick would not seat us at a table after explaining that we would like for all of us to have a chair. Bartender was great but could not help the situation even though she tried. Don't visit this place if you expect good service!

Nino C.

Yelp

Best vegan food damn near in Detroit. I swear the Poe Boy was the best vegan sandwich I ever had to be honest. I came back and got another one for me + I put my mom on

Mariko I.

Yelp

A great vegetarian spot serving tasty items that even carnivores will enjoy! Pros: lots of variety, great food, beautiful outdoor seating area, friendly servers, perfect for vegetarians and vegans! Cons: weird location with limited parking, their waitlist/seating was really disorganized (we ended up waiting over an hour for a table when we called ahead and was told it would only be 10 minutes, I understand that they were really busy tho) Food ratings: * Quesadilla-- good, nothing special tho * Buffalo tempeh wings-- really basic, not worth the money * Vegan Mac-- slightly disappointing according to the vegan who ate it * Sweet potato fries-- great! The spicy Mayo was very tasty too * Chilli cheese fries-- pretty good! A little dry tho and nothing special * General tso's cauliflower-- really delicious!! My favorite off the menu * Shishito peppers-- pretty good! A very simple dish tho

Carolyn E.

Yelp

We returned for dinner on a Friday night and sat right down at 6:15 with call ahead seating. Nice! I started with their cocktail special: the Heart Beet. (Very Valentine's Day ) It was a lovely vodka drink with a beet juice shot, done at the table. Memorable, beautiful and tasted really good; earthy, not very sweet, somehow a "healthy" cocktail. Bonus. My friend had a cider, they're always good. Our server was fun and attentive. As for food, my friend ordered her regular: the cilantro peanut stir fry. Yum. I had the artichoke po boy sandwich which was truly amazing. Perfectly crispy artichoke bites on a soft bun with this delicious, tangy garlic aioli and Cole slaw. Wow. This sandwich is so crave-able I want to take hubby this week to try it! Of course I got the yam fries with spicy aioli because they're the best in the city. Such a great night and can't wait to return.

Evelyn K.

Yelp

So yummy! I'm neither vegan or vegetarian but love this place. The Pad Thai is something I can eat and enjoy, being allergic to fish sauce. The sweet chili cauliflower is phenomenal. The service is friendly and knowledgeable.

Michelle S.

Yelp

Convinced a friend to come here for lunch today. She is not vegetarian or vegan and the whole ride to the restaurant she kept saying, "I'll miss having meat." Well, she didn't miss it at all! Since it was a beautiful day we opted to sit on the patio. We had a couple aggressive yellow jackets, and slightly slow service; other than that, everything was great. We shared the grilled halloumi with lemony garbanzo beans. It was delicious. My meat eater friend even said, "wow! Vegetarians must love this cheese, it's so thick and tasty, it's like meat." The rest of the meal consisted of the chargrilled vegetable salad with sesame coated goat cheese. The veggies were refectory seared, the vinaigrette was delicious, and the goat cheese was a perfect touch. The black bean and sweet potato quesadilla was pretty close to perfection. It was stuffed with ingredients, served with a little side of guacamole and green salsa, and chips.

Sally B.

Yelp

Even if you're a carnivore, you'll love this place (and the one in Ann Arbor). Delicious, seasonal, creative meals. The general tso's cauliflower is a favorite, and the salads are terrific. I love the ginger lemon spritzer. In Detroit, there's a lovely outdoor patio.

Jennifer P.

Yelp

Wow. I used to frequent Seva several years ago but I kept having bad experiences, so I stopped going. One time it was this fuzzy stuff on my food, as if it had fallen on the floor. Alas, a few years have gone by and my friends recommended we go there for brunch I told them I've had some bad experiences and they said it must've changed in the last five years. So I said lets do it! What a huge mistake. I went for brunch, I specifically asked for a gluten free menu. My friends can attest to the fact that it was a conversation with the waitress about what was good GF. I ordered the bruschetta and general tso's cauliflower OFF THE GLUTEN FREE MENU. The menu I was holding and pointing to was the gluten free menu. We discussed at length gluten free options. I don't even think it could have been the waitress's fault. Fast forward to me receiving my food, enjoying it, and then within a half hour starting to feel extremely sick. I was ill for the following two days. As I thought about what I had eaten it occurred to me maybe that wasn't GF. I drive over and show them the take out/the bread (luckily I had taken it to go) and the hostess and manager agree that what I was served was not the gluten free bread. If you are the owner and you are reading this, I want you to know the manager was only able to offer me a $13 gift card to your restaurant to cover the bruschetta. $13 in food credit compared to how sick I was for two days straight. You guys NEED TO GET IT TOGETHER. The last three times I have eaten at SEVA, I have once, gotten a weird dirt fuzz stuck to my kale salad, like it had fallen on the floor and was picked back up. A hair in my friends food, the wrong meal sent, and accidentally been fed something I communicated I was allergic to. ALL THAT in 3 visits. Of course I don't want a gift card. Are you kidding me? You guys have so much potential. Please be better.

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Terrific way to end the day! I had spent the afternoon at the Detroit Institute of Arts and made the short walk over to Seva to meet my family for dinner. Tasty and beautiful food 🩷

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Tommy P.

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

Dan H.

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What a wonderful treat while in Detroit for the day. Our server was spectacular and all four of us loved our meals. Super grateful to have found delish vegan food in Detroit.

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Incredible service and food. Absolutely gem of a spot. Always make a point to stop here when I'm around Detroit

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The service is always great and the food is delicious! The only thing I have to say is they lack consistency. They also have outside seating and indoor as well! Definitely do suggest

Michael S. T.

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Solid vegan/vegetarian offerings. Great service from stafferBrandon! Cute decor, paintings throughout by Royal Oaks Soo Mee Lee.

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amazing place, especially if the weather is nice I would sit outside. Food is amazing, service very spot on. The whole area is slowly turning around, the vibe is chill.

Portia S.

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Good and service was great and very filling. We came to visit because of the menu and we were not disappointed!

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Great vegetarian food Many selections. Good beer options. We love to take guests here

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Very average by vegan standards. Food came out Luke warm and had very little flavor. I ordered the Black Bean & Sweet Potato Quesadilla. I haven't eaten here since.

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Best vegan food damn near in Detroit. I swear the Poe Boy was the best vegan sandwich I ever had to be honest. I came back and got another one for me + I put my mom on

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