Soul Vegetarian No. 2

"Sitting next to Sweet Auburn Barbecue, this second location of Soul Vegetarian has been a long-cherished staple in the Poncey-Highland neighborhood and is our area go-to when we want a plant-based meal. Soul Veg veterans come in looking past the slightly underwhelming dining area with bright green plastic chairs and an old refrigerator display case that could use a makeover. And new visitors should too because, luckily, the food doesn’t need to undergo any type of revamp. The vegan mac and cheese stays creamy and the Garvey Burger made of wheat roast and served on a wheat sesame seed bun is as good as the OG location. photo credit: Amy Sinclair photo credit: Amy Sinclair photo credit: Amy Sinclair" - Juli Horsford

"Soul Vegetarian has been a long-cherished staple in the neighborhood and is our area go-to when we want a plant-based meal. Soul Veg veterans look past the slightly underwhelming dining area with bright green plastic chairs and an old refrigerator display case. And new visitors should too, because the always consistent plant-based food doesn’t need to undergo any type of revamp—it’s among the best in the city. The vegan mac and cheese stays creamy and the Garvey Burger made of wheat roast and served on a wheat sesame seed bun is as good as their OG West End location." - juli horsford

"Soul Vegetarian has been a vegan fixture in the A since the early ’80s—well before “plant-based” was a buzzword and “HotLanta” was retired as a city nickname. So this classic establishment should absolutely be your main stop if you’re looking for fresh juice and meat-free dishes like their famous spinach wraps and mac and cheese." - nina reeder, juli horsford, demarco williams

"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. photo credit: Amy Sinclair photo credit: Amy Sinclair" - DeMarco Williams

"The family owns the building in which Sweet Auburn BBQ and Soul Vegetarian No. 2 occupy." - Beth McKibben