Soul Vegetarian No. 2
Vegan restaurant · Atlanta
652 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
Highlights
Southern meat-free comfort food with vegan options
Southern meat-free comfort food with vegan options
"Long before the vegan wave hit Atlanta, Soul Vegetarian established itself as the reigning champion of meat-free Southern comfort food — particularly within Atlanta’s historically African-American communities. It also helped expand awareness of just how flavorful a strictly meat-free diet can be, and has particularly dispelled the notion that a plate of soul food must be cooked into grayscale and can’t be full of vibrant, colorful bites. The deep-green romaine and electric red julienned beets used in the eggless salad are solid proof. Try the crisp-fried or saucy barbecue tofu here or the exclusive “kalebone” meat substitute, which is a gluten-heavy protein used in lieu of country fried steak. There’s also a location on North Highland." - Mike Jordan
"This may be an exaggeration, but we don’t think a thing has changed about this 100-percent vegan spot in the West End since the ‘80s. The not-so-great news is that the dining room could use a facelift. The good part, however, is that the daily selection of alternative proteins (seitan, vital wheat gluten) and healthy sides (renowned vegan mac and cheese) is as fresh as ever. Soul Veg’s smoothie bar is still open next door, too, which is great, considering your craving for the Strawberry Redemption (strawberries, papaya juice, mango, orange juice, and sweetener) is stronger now than it ever was." - demarco williams, jacinta howard
"With its original location in West End and a second spot in Poncey-Highland, the legendary Soul Vegetarian is our go-to when we want a plant-based soul food meal." - jacinta howard, juli horsford
"When we think about Atlanta classics, Soul Vegetarian is right up there with J.R. Crickets and the time Big Boi shouted “ATL, hoe!” during his halftime performance with Maroon 5. We're proud to have this place, which has been a go-to for delicious, plant-based comfort food since the '80s. The daily selection of sides like the vegan mac and cheese and greens keeps neighborhood regulars and AUC students filling up the dining room for these flavorful meat-free soul staples." - jacinta howard
"There’s a widely circulating rumor that good, healthy food can’t be found at a decent price. Soul Vegetarian, a West End mainstay for decades, disproves that notion with tasty smoothies ($8.95), hearty salads ($12), and lunch specials ($15.99) comprised of alternative proteins and fresh vegan sides as good as any fast-food option you’ll find down the street." - demarco williams, nina reeder, jacinta howard
