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Souley Vegan

Souley Vegan

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Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant and Southern Food Restaurant$$$$
Produce and Waterfront, Oakland
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  • Grethel L.heart icon on user image
    Grethel LunaNovember 12, 2016
    Never thought that vegan food could taste so good. Definitely recommend this place, food is full of flavor and loved the way it is decorated.
  • Queenie D.heart icon on user image
    Queenie DMay 4, 2014
    I'm a life-long vegetarian from Raleigh, North Carolina. Needless to say I've had my share of vegan soul food. But this place is by far the best I've ever tried. Not just in Oakland, in the world!
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    ValJune 18, 2017
    Southern fried tofu plate with okra gumbo and grits, and the combo plate. Best vegan meal in the Bay Area so far.
  • Jason B.heart icon on user image
    Jason BaylessMarch 7, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Vegan chicken fried steak - mac-cheese ... enough said..well, okra, their sauces, cake, bbq tofu...ok everything on the menu is awesome
  • Christian B.heart icon on user image
    Christian BakerJune 15, 2016
    Three item combo is two meals at least. My favorite combination is the BBQ tofu, mac n' cheese, and corn bread. Also try the soju cocktails!
  • Aaron W.heart icon on user image
    Aaron WynnFebruary 28, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    The southern fried tofu and mac are killer. Forget the vegan label baggage, this is just good food.
  • Martin H.heart icon on user image
    Martin HeckoApril 8, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    The chick’n po’ boy was amazing. Plus extremely generous portions. You will not leave this place hungry!
  • Tiffany S.heart icon on user image
    Tiffany SchaeferApril 11, 2015
    Can't beat the selection of delicious vegan options -finally a place for vegetarians, vegans and omnivores to share bites!
  • Cristina
    CristinaDecember 14, 2013
    I tried the southern fried tofu, yams and cornbread. It was AMAZING! Very filling. I could eat here every day!
  • Barb D.heart icon on user image
    Barb DybwadMay 30, 2013
    The food is amazeballs, vegan, and reasonably priced. What's not to love?
  • Rob H.
    Rob HolmesJuly 4, 2013
    I ain't vegan, but their food rocks! Worth the experience of removing the carnivore...
  • Tamara E.heart icon on user image
    Tamara EvansJune 2, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Their southern fried tofu is a must have; reminds me of my Alabama roots!
  • Gina G.heart icon on user image
    Gina GloverAugust 3, 2013
    Absolutely love this place. First time at a began2 restaurant and I was blown awaaay :) and im not even vegan! yumyum!
  • Cameron W.heart icon on user image
    Cameron WJune 27, 2015
    I can't believe the Mac and cheese is vegan, it is one of the best I have ever had.
  • Michael F.heart icon on user image
    Michael FoxJanuary 15, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Amazing new menu options. I saw a smothered biscuit, spaghetti and a tofu bowl, and I wished I hadn't just ordered the regular.
  • Aaron W.
    Aaron WJuly 24, 2011
    Faves are the potato salad, BBQ tofu, Mac n cheese and southern fried tofu. No clue how they make it all vegan, but it's delicious.
  • Alex Y.heart icon on user image
    Alex YuleFebruary 6, 2018
    Everything is amazing. Get the sampler and some cayenne lemonade
  • Bella K.heart icon on user image
    Bella KedaAugust 8, 2014
    The Deep Fried Tofu. Mac n Cheese. Yams. Black Eyed Peas. Lemonade. Pretty much everything. Oh cash only
  • Lenny L.heart icon on user image
    Lenny LesserApril 24, 2014
    Get the full platter and share it. probably enough food for 2, 3 with an extra side.
  • Hannah W.heart icon on user image
    Hannah WerdmullerJanuary 21, 2017
    The southern fried tofu is so delicious. Also the cucumber water is a nice touch.
  • Lindsay W.heart icon on user image
    Lindsay WilliamsSeptember 28, 2015
    Seitan & waffle was delicious! 😋
  • Jesse
    JesseJuly 25, 2013
    Veggie catfish is bomb. I like the dipping sauce.
  • Mario Q.
    Mario QuispeDecember 9, 2012
    Okra gumbo was excellent. A bit too spicy. But order a beer and it will help it wash it down excellently.
  • Bella K.heart icon on user image
    Bella KedaOctober 1, 2014
    Deep fried tofu, greens, yams, desserts. Pretty much everything
  • Bommyheart icon on user image
    BommyMay 30, 2016
    Vegan soul food. Seitan chick n waffles is edible but would not come again. Cornbread and biscuits with gravy are so dense and not good.
  • Regina P.
    Regina PhelpsMarch 1, 2014
    The fried kale salad is fabulous!!!
  • Jason J.
    Jason JamesJuly 12, 2014
    The Southern Fried tofu in its many forms (mini-nuggets, sandwich, or as a side).
  • Rochelle I.
    Rochelle IFebruary 3, 2011
    Amazing! Crispy burger! Everything plate. All delicious. Lemonade is ok a bit too strong for me. Great service!
  • Ed G.heart icon on user image
    Ed GauciOctober 7, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    The Okra Gumbo Over Grits is amazing.
  • Jocelynheart icon on user image
    JocelynAugust 7, 2014
    Mac and cheese, BBQ tofu, fried okra, everything!
  • Examiner.com
    Examiner.comApril 18, 2011
    Most 'soul food,' joints are not vegan friendly. If you've been missing that down south, soul food in your vegan diet, look no further than Souley Vegan. Read more
  • Maria N.
    Maria NewmanFebruary 28, 2011
    Their fried and BBQ tofu are to die for! Also, the Mac 'n' cheese could fool anyone into thinking it was made with dairy.
  • Nikki
    NikkiJanuary 25, 2014
    The mashed potatoes and gravy, as well as yams were delicious!
  • Tiff T.
    Tiff TingJune 21, 2019
    Accepts credit cards of many breeds
  • Mauricio C.heart icon on user image
    Mauricio CandamilMarch 12, 2016
    I like this place. Good food and price.
  • Kevinheart icon on user image
    KevinJuly 12, 2012
    Loved the good, get the gumbo and enjoy the seaweed leaf at the base :)
  • Cary B.
    Cary Bass-DeschenesMarch 23, 2012
    This place is Hella awesome. Reminded my of food from back home. Without the bacon and ham!
  • allie b.
    allie bergerJanuary 15, 2011
    Amazing! Get the yams you will be so happy, skip the cheese cake. Have a friend? Get the everything plate!
  • Susie D.
    Susie Denegree ⓋMay 26, 2012
    Try the Southern Fried Tofu With Mac'n'cheese And Biscuits And Gravy...Oh, My!
  • Angelica W.heart icon on user image
    Angelica WFebruary 20, 2016
    The wait for food is so long you'll be seeing stars from hypoglycemia before you get to eat
  • Lenny L.heart icon on user image
    Lenny LesserOctober 27, 2014
    the full platters are great
  • atom
    atomMarch 13, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Southern fried tofu bowl (with gumbo over grits) is delicious!
  • Parker L.
    Parker LewisJanuary 7, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Don't get me wrong, love this place, it's food, and people, but you don't have "cocktails" because you don't have actual liquor, and charging $9 for a measly bowl of grits is absurd. AVOID THE BOWL
  • Daniel L.heart icon on user image
    Daniel LudwigOctober 4, 2019
    Chicken and waffles! Country fried steak!
  • Leanne V.
    Leanne VanderbylJuly 15, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The mac & "cheese" is a crowd-pleaser. Add the hot sauce for a little kick!
  • BARE M.
    BARE MagazineFebruary 21, 2012
    We hope your brought your appetite! Try the Everything Plate, you won't regret it.
  • Tim O.
    Tim O'KeefeJuly 14, 2011
    3 tasty items is plenty for any omnivore, and supremely delicious!
  • quarrygirl
    quarrygirlMay 29, 2011
    the sunday brunch is epic! get potatoes.
  • Corey Y.
    Corey YarberFebruary 5, 2011
    I got 99 problems but Souley Vegan ain't one. If you haven't try the Mac-N-Cheese I feel bad for you, son
  • Tamara E.heart icon on user image
    Tamara EvansOctober 4, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Definitely try the southern fried tofu!
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