Vegan
Take-out
Caribbean
Catering
Serving vegan Caribbean food such as jackfruit stew, jerk mushrooms, eggplant curry, pumpkin curry, guava glazed lentil balls, mac and cheese. Since 2019. Open Tue-Thu 11:00am-7:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-8:00pm. Closed Sun-Mon.
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977 Reon Dr Ste 102, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA, 23464
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Added by shilonda98 on 18 Dec 2019
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50 Reviews
First Review by shilonda98
mgilmore
Points +311
Solid - Edit
My meal was delicious and full of flavor. I haven’t had vegan Caribbean food yet so this was a nice find.
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kyndalsma
Points +17
First timer - Edit
The Rasta pasta was delish. Everything was well seasoned. I would def recommend.
Read morePros: Rasta pasta, Plantain
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JaLeesa1010
Points +66
Absolutely Delicious! - Edit
This spot is always my go-to and had to come in for vegan anniversary!! The Guava Lentils Balls were 🤤
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RyanBoswell
Points +73
Delicious! - Edit
If you've never had rasta pasta, this is the place to get it, it is by far one of my favorite pasta now. The Mac n cheese was delicious as well. Unfortunately the banana pudding was sold out, that's what I was looking forward to the most. The wait was rather long, but well worth it.
Read morePros: All vegan, The spices!
Cons: Long wait time
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FlopStar
Points +218
Rastalicious - Edit
Went back twice and ordered a lot to try it out, people are not wrong about the Rasta Pasta, it's great but you might miss it if you go later. When I was there they had another popup inside, so I got to try some really good sushi too. Honestly, of the places I tried in the area, this was my favorite for flavors and options.
Read morePros: Rasta Pasta with Jerk mushrooms, Great sides, all full of flavor, Support others with popup space
Cons: Might be a wait if you stop by at the wrong time
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ShaunaeatsVeg2
Points +54
I expected more - Edit
Ordered Desmond's online and got the "crab" cakes. I wasn't a fan. Was hoping it would taste like seafood even a little but it didn't. The remoulade sauce was good though. Maybe I just didn't make a good choice ?
Read morePros: All Vegan, Island food
Cons: Crab cake wasn't good
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SusanMoats
Points +13
new plant based eaters should try!! - Edit
We used the app to help us find this gem. EVERYTHING was outstanding!!!!The staff and owner are passionate about the food and lifestyle and is evidenced by the depth of flavor in their food. We tried the jerk jackfruit, Krabcakes and Rasta pasta, the chef recommended complimentary sides which were perfection. We will be back again.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-26
Pros: Amazing seasoned food
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DaciaThorson
Points +269
The cravings are real! - Edit
The Rasta Pasta w/ Jerk Mushrooms. 🤘🏼 oh and everything else is delicious. But, that Rasta Pasta!
Read morePros: All vegan, Great Selection, Amazing Staff
Cons: It’s not next door to my house
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DaniGirl0826
Points +18
Delicious Island faves! - Edit
Desmond’s Island Soul Grill was very good. We loved that it is black owned! I’d been missing Caribbean cuisine since becoming vegan and this really hit the spot!
Read morePros: Plantains were the best I’ve ever had. , Can’t wait to explore the menu to find a favorite, Jerk jackfruit was great!
Cons: They were out of banana pudding. , A little too spicy for my husband
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wajohnson425
Points +20
This place is awesome! - Edit
Visited on our Beach vacation and everything we ordered was really good.
Read morePros: Only vegan
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Kallday
Points +301
All I can say is WOW! - Edit
Now Desmond’s isn’t your average vegan restaurants. This place takes vegan junk/comport food & enhances it with a Caribbean, Soulful twist! You can literally smell the freshness & goodness as soon as you walk into the restaurant!
Read moreI had the Lentil burger, fried plantains, & lentil meatballs & I’m not joking when I say it’s something you won’t find anywhere else! It was so unique & flavorful, I’ve never had anything like it!
One of the best spots I’ve had in a while!
DaniGirl0826
I’m going to try that lentil burger next time. I heard that it was sold out when I got there.
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Dee258
Points +190
All vegan - Edit
All vegan , all fresh made . No frozen stuff here
Read morePros: Fresh cooked to order , Best Mac & Cheese , Smells like Grandmas southern kitchen
Cons: No indoor dining
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planthealth
Points +323
Vegan heaven - Edit
While traveling stopped in to grab a late lunch. Has only take out now. Loved it so much, returned the next day. First day my co-worker and I both got the 3 sides meal. Both days I got the collards and mac and chez. I got chana on day 1, loved it. Got the chow mein day two, not a fan. Owned by a female military vet. Super friendly staff. Food prep was quick. Decent portions for the price. Glad they are open on a Monday! We sat outside in the heat our first day. Second day I saw folks sitting outside and before the left they came in to gush about how much they loved the food. Would eat here all the time if I lived nearby.
Read morePros: All vegan so easy to order, Nice portion sizes for the price, Delicious food
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JeanRenè
Points +185
Must try!!!! - Edit
Best vegan food I have had in the area hands down. The pictures on here dont look all that but trust the flavor and taste is like no other! Google does have some better pics. The mac and cheese and rasta pasta are some of the best I have had in all the years i have been vegan. The tropical punch and 50/50 tasted amazing. Truly a authentuc island soul food experience.
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Sofafilms
Points +273
Delicious and friendly service - Edit
I enjoyed the jerk jackfruit with yellow rice and collard greens. My husband had the crab cakes with plantains and mac and cheese. It was all good but the portions were large for us and a little spicy (We can’t handle much spice.) The service was friendly. I would definitely go back to try other dishes next time I am in town.
Read morePros: Delicious, Friendly
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heycolanda
Points +55
Truly LIFE changing - Edit
We went in a group of 4, everyone got different things, we shared and everything was SOO fantastic. Our top picks is the jackfruit sandwich, the RICE, the plantains, fries, Mac n cheese and the banana pudding!!
Read morePros: All vegan, Great service , Outdoor dining
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glamourt
Points +47
Wow - Edit
Food was excellent! Went there with the family tried various dishes enjoyed the jackfruit stew plantains. Banana pudding and rum cake were to die for.
Read morePros: Great variety. , Tasty perfectly seasoned, Healthy filling options
Cons: We did not like the texture of the oxtails, Slow but worth it.
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Walktell
Points +557
So much flavor! - Edit
Loved the selection of vegan Caribbean dishes! I had been craving mac n cheese and loved Desmond's version, it was so flavorful and had the perfect kick! My partner got a plantain jackfruit and cheese arepa and said it was the best arepa he ever had, vegan or non-vegan. We shared the Krabcakes entree with the delicious mac n cheese and equally delicious callaloo rundown (spinach cooked with coconut and beans) sides. I wish we had tried the remoulade for the Krabcakes, I imagine it would've been delicious but didn't come with the entree maybe, just the sandwich.
Read morePros: Delicious vegan food, Friendly staff, The mac n cheese and arepa!
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Loc’dVegan
Points +248
Yellow rice was amazing - Edit
Out of town visitor and found this place. The yellow rice was amazing actually the best I’ve had. The Mac and cheese was good also. However the Krab cakes was good in size but not that good after about 4 bites. All in all I would try them again.
Read morePros: Good value, Good portions on sides, Friendly staff
Cons: A tad bit expensive
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hotdogscominurway
Points +29
This place is incredible. - Edit
So much flavor and variety, can’t wait to try everything they have to offer #Veganuary
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KimberlySanborn
Points +36
Delicious and unique - Edit
A common complaint of vegan restaurants is that the food lacks flavor. This place was the total opposite. Everything was incredibly flavorful and delicious. The strawberry banana pudding was 10/10 highly recommend you try it.
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Jason.Fontana
Points +1537
Jackfruit BBQ Sandwich - Edit
My BBQ Sandwich was everything it should be….filling, messy and delicious. I highly recommend it. #Veganuary
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PBZD
Points +278
Tasty food but not returning - Edit
Food wise I like a lot of the items. Because of the poor quality of service though, I will not be returning
Read morePros: Many Great Tasting Options, Only all vegan restaurant of its cuisine locally
Cons: Unapologetically extremely slow service
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Embuggle
Points +27
Outstanding!! - Edit
My partner and I ate at Desmond's Island Soul Grill last summer (2021) on a short vacation to Williamsburg and Virginia Beach, and let me tell you - we STILL talk about how delicious it was. I remember the jerk mushroom sandwich, the collards, and the plantain like it was yesterday. SO scrumptious, I wish I lived here!
Read morePros: FLAVORS, Big portions, Plant based goodness
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NathalieC
Points +10
It was ok - Edit
My husband had the Roti Curry and I had the BBQ Jackfruit with Plantains and Running Callalou (they were out of 3 dishes that I wanted). My husband & I thought the Roti (bread) was absolutely delicious, the rest of what we ordered didn’t taste fresh but we went at 7 pm & they closed at 8. I thought the BBQ Jackfruit had too much BBQ sauce, I didn’t like the Running Callalou and the plantains were ok. The service was nothing special, and the menu wasn’t very descriptive.
Read moreCons: Expensive
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RiverOne
Points +108
Delicious - Edit
Love this food! Something different and interesting
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JavadShahriari
Points +62
Vegan soul food baby - Edit
If you're looking for soul food and you want vegan this is it
Read morePros: Decent prices, Lots of options , Nice people working
Cons: Only in VA Beach suburbs location
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