Vegan
American
Organic
Catering
Southern
Casual vegan comfort food. Serves sandwiches, burritos, mac and cheese, along with other Southern dishes. Open Tue-Sat 11:00am-7:00pm, Sun 11:00am-3:00pm.
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2534 S Roxboro St, Durham, North Carolina, USA, 27707
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- Wheelchair accessible
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- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 02 May 2025 by geometric-noise
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Added by yachy10 on 14 Oct 2021
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47 Reviews
First Review by RobynG
Sossanna
Points +535
Best Oyster Mushrooms Sandwich - Edit
The ginger tea and strawberry lemonade were really good. Trued a sample of the Madrajhara (lentils, rice, and caramelized onions), it was really good. Collards were very smoky and good but a bit more oil than I'm used to. Mac and cheese was good, but a bit over. There were lots of stong flavors but wasn't salty, which was great. We also tried the sweet potato pie, which was awesome. We drove an hour and a half to try it out. We will definitely be back.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-23
Pros: Great atmosphere, Oyster Mushroom Sandwich 🥪 rocked , Sweet potato pie was great
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ForTheAnimals23
Points +801
Mushroom chkn burger 10/10 - Edit
Lovely little establishment. Owner was super friendly. Loved the Mac & cheese too.
Read moreBeware of surroundings as there tends to be some sketchy people hanging around the area who will attempt to approach you in the parking lot.
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veganmaxwell
Points +297
Great flavor - Edit
I got the banu burger with the chips and salsa as a side. Burger was delicious, I asked for light sauce and it was perfect. I also got the Mac and cheese, which I don’t usually get out because I feel like it’s hard to find a good vegan Mac but it was SO GOOD here. My wife got the philly cheese steak and loved it. One of the owners took our orders, cooked our food, and delivered it to our table. He was very friendly and helpful.
Read morePros: Mac and cheese is great, Burger was very good. , Good prices
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BunnyBoo76
Points +17
Delicious food - Edit
Outside a bit sketchy looking, however inside was a clean establishment with friendly and helpful staff, clean restrooms, and delicious food!!!!! Will absolutely have to return next time in town. We got our food to go and we headed to the botanical Gardens for the day. The food was absolutely amazing and it made our picnic wonderful 🧺 Thank You 😊
Read morePros: Clean, Friendly , Delicious food
Cons: Kinda sketchy outside
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BirdyJones
Points +38
Will definitely be back! - Edit
This place is a diamond in the rough. Very unassuming from the outside and not much to look at inside BUT THE FOOD!!! Easily some of the best vegan food I’ve ever had! The salsa is THE BEST I’ve ever tasted, hands down. I had the Philly Fake Steak and my husband had the black bean burger. No complaints. Don’t expect to get in and out fast because they’re doing a lot of business with a very small crew but they’re super nice and humble. Highly recommended!
Read morePros: Great food, Fair prices, Good portions
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WHA
Points +1786
⭐️ - Edit
We drove to Banu for brunch at 1:30 on a Sunday and they were closed. Everything I could find online said Brunch till 3 on Sundays. It was not a holiday, there was no social media post or update about a change in hours on their FB nor IG. 🤷♀️ Unlikely to return; from the outside it does not look welcoming with barred windows & door, and a cramped parking lot, next to a gas station, and behind a quick lube that was closed yet occupied by people loitering.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-09-22
Cons: Not open hours listed on HC & Google, No hours listed on their website
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Walktell
Points +1089
Tastiest of Durham! - Edit
While in NC tried several vegan restaurants in the Durham/Raleigh/Chapel Hill area and Banu Vegan was hands down the most flavorful. We had the chicken biscuit breakfast with 3 sides (sausage, potatoes, kale) and everything was delicious. Also got the shrimp and grits, if you like grits like my vegan partner does you'll love their version, he was very happy!!
Read moreCozy (could use a bit more decor) spot, father & son business, very friendly, we got to chat a bit about the vegan scene there, customers so nice & friendly too! One person gave us a vegan cookie to sample, her own product that will be soon available at the restaurant. We will definitely be back for lunch or dinner next time in Durham.
Updated from previous review on 2024-09-05
Pros: Delicious vegan food , Small family owned/Black owned business , Friendly staff & customers
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Sarah0496
Points +1363
Pretty good - Edit
Food was yummy. Mac and cheese didn’t have a ton of flavor but still good.
Read morePros: Good prices, Yummy food
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Vegan_ACL
Points +2818
Very good - Edit
I’m not going to lie, I was pleasantly surprised by how good this food was. The establishment seems to be in a bit of a seedy area and they didn’t have a ton of patrons for a Friday night, but everything I ordered was wonderful. Not to mention hot and fresh (I got it to-go and I’m still saying it was hot and fresh). I was a bit bummed that they were out of a few items I was interested in trying but the gentleman at the register was very kind and allowed me to ask my questions and even let me taste test an item that I was in the fence about. He was great and his recommendations hit home. I’ll definitely be back!
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sizzla
Points +60
My go-to spot....I'm a life-long fan for sure... - Edit
Clean and mellow establishment....Great place for dates too...I absolutely ❤️ the place....Freshly prepared ingredients.....
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BarryY
Points +243
Go for brunch - Edit
It would be easy to miss this modest vegan soul-food restaurant, which is tucked away in a strip mall behind a gas station. But I'm glad we went for the twice-monthly Sunday brunch. The soy-chicken biscuit was sublime—it's hard to make a good vegan biscuit—and the accompanying sides were good too, especially the kale. Service was friendly, and the prices were reasonable.
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Thisby1
Points +681
Worth multiple visits! - Edit
This was our first time here, and it definitely won’t be our last! The food was so good! We got the OG Chikin Sandwich and the Jerk Burrito. Both were incredible! So flavorful! The burrito was very spicy, even for my husband who loves spicy foods. It took a while to get our food because everything is made fresh…like we like it. It’s worth the wait! The chef and person who took our order were both kind and helpful. Great music was playing. We just loved this place!
Read morePros: Food taste and variety, Service, Clean bathrooms
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JillBelsanPoston
Points +613
Why haven't we tried this sooner?? - Edit
I had Phillie cheese steak with Mac and cheese. Hubby had BBQ jackfruit with chips. Both were really good, especially the nac and cheese. Deserts were amazing we had strawberry cake and sweet potato pie that reminded me of my late mother-in-laws. Yum! We'll be back!
Read morePros: Lots of flavor, Good size serving, Friendly staff
Cons: Not heath food, because of the oil, but so good
JillBelsanPoston
We are back and it is still really good. Had the chocolate cake this time. Oh my is it good 😊
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maltinej
Points +2303
Delicious mac n cheeze and oyster mushroom sandwich - Edit
Got the oyster mushroom "chicken" sandwich and the mac and cheese and they were delicious
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healthy1908
Points +161
Great Mushroom Sandwich - Edit
I visited Banu Vegan while visiting Duke for the day. I had the fried mushroom sandwich and Mac and cheeze. Both were delicious. I’d eat here again to try something different on the menu.
Read moreCons: Easy to drive past if you don’t know what you’re l
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nlevine94
Points +1182
a great hole-in-the-wall spot! - Edit
Wonderful food and service. Their classic is the vegan philly cheesesteak, and i had that with a slice of sweet potato pie that was wonderful. A stellar meal at a great price too!
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Ashliebe
Points +351
Nice! - Edit
We got the oyster sandwich with Cajun fries which the sandwich was very good! The fries were undercooked and the seasoning wasn't very cajun like to me personally. We also got the Philly which my bf loved and he also enjoyed the Mac and cheese.
Read moreI would order again but not get the fries. Also wish they had dipping sauces.
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faisca
Points +350
Expected Better - Edit
Based on the reviews I really expected more from this place. Sadly it didn't live up to the hype for us. Plus it's veery slow. One cook in the back during a Fri lunch rush.
Read moreTypical Southern veg place, with a couple noteworthy dishes. The Mackin Cheese, Islander Smoothie, and the Jerk Burrito. Wanted to try the Po Boy but they were out of skrimp.
Unfortunately our OG Chikn Sandwich (deep fried oyster mushroom) was too oily. The fry temp was way too low. Most restaurants mess this up so I'm not surprised. But my stomach instantly regretted eating it.
The Jerk Burrito, however, saved the day. Filling, and well seasoned, but not incredible. The Islander Smoothie was good. And for some reason the Mackin Cheese was a stand out. Seasoned, salty, gooey and creamy. The quality was surprising given the other dishes.
I overheard the cashier say the Philly Cheesesteak is very popular and the photos look great. Maybe I'll give it a try next time. Most disappointing were the Cajun Fries. Soggy, crinkle-cut fries with what seemed to just be Lowery's Seasoning on them. Sad.
The Sweet Potato Pie slice was delicious, but small. Every sandwich served with blue corn chips and a reasonable salsa.
Pros: Friendly Service, Sufficient Parking, Indoor Seating
Cons: SLOOOOOW, Cost/Quality Ratio Off
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EricRogers
Points +17
Gluten free options are labeled - Edit
Delicious food with lots of gluten free options. For less than $20, I had enough food for dinner and lunch the next day.
Read morePros: Power Bowl, Makin Cheese, Fries
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Deutschchen
Points +26
Too bad we don’t live nearby - Edit
Both the black bean burger and the OG chicken were superb!
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Relax8
Points +45
Yum, including best cupcake I've ever had! - Edit
The location is not very attractive, right next to a gas station. But the food is very good and the counter service was very friendly. We got the powerhouse bowl, fries, OG chicken sandwich, mackin cheese, ginger drink, and a strawberry cheesecake cupcake. I've had better vegan mac n cheese, but the oyster mushroom chicken sandwich was DELISH and the cupcake was probably the best cupcake I've ever had! It had a creamy filling. I definitely recommend this place.
Read morePros: Great food, Friendly service, Cupcakes are amazing
Cons: Location not attractive, Mackin cheese a bit bland
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sapientia
Points +1344
Worth the wait - Edit
The salads were healthy and delicious. The oysters in the chikin was also tasty. The Mac and cheese was different than I'd ever had. Service was excellent. They told me it would be a while up front. Enjoy the music and don't sweat the small stuff
Read morePros: Inexpensive , Nice portion sizes
Cons: Limited seating
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KatieStanford
Points +62
Best black bean burger in town! - Edit
See the title😄bun is great quality bread
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WTFlexitarian
Points +151
Worth the Drive! - Edit
Worth the drive! Soul food spot with fresh made plant based “meats”. *Shrimp po’ boy and take home OG chkn sandwiches hit the spot! #vegan #flexitarian #planbasedfoodie #plantbasedfoodies
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eszter.csapo
Points +1089
Amazing little spot!! - Edit
Super delicious vegan food!! Very nice staff.
Read moreWe had the Jerk Burrito and Skrimp po boy, everything including the sauce is homemade. The drinks are yummy too (especially the smoothie!!). Unfortunately there were out of all the desserts when we were there, but have a nice selection and all sounded amazing!
Pros: Taste!! , Affordable, Large selection
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MarvinHymanson
Points +35
One of best vegan places around - Edit
Never a disappointment . Friendly service.
Read morePros: Tasty, Reasonable , Fresh
Cons: Area is sketchy , Next to gas station
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DrMichelleJohnson
Points +40
Excellent - Edit
Everything was prepared fresh. Service was good. Delectable comfort food.
Read morePros: Variety , Non vegans will enjoy , Flavor was exceptional
Cons: Mac and cheese was below average , Basic fries , Wait was a little long but worth the freshness
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