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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 Mon-Sat 11:00am-7:00pm. Closed Sun-Mon.
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977 Reon Dr Ste 102, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA, 23464
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Last update on 18 Dec 2023 by alex.xo
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Added by shilonda98 on 18 Dec 2019
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72 Reviews
First Review by shilonda98
Herbiv4
Points +2105
Small but mighty! - Edit
I loved this place! The food is packed with flavor and the vibe is super chill. I ordered a lot for lunch (I wanted to try it all) and it came much faster than I imagined and cost well under what I assumed I’d be spending on a large meal. Everyone was very kind and attentive too. I’d love it if they had a location closer to me. Will definitely return here.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-08-05
Pros: Flavorful food, Variety, Great pricing
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Quin75
Points +20
Love it! - Edit
Must say that this establishment is one of my favorites when I am in the area. I recommend calling in ahead of time because it can get kind of busy in person. The food is very fulfilling!
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SergAMox
Points +1015
Superb - Edit
The flavors here are unique. This is probably one of my favorites in the VA Beach area. Try the Fried Krabcake.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-06-30
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BertieBert
Points +129
Worth the wait - Edit
A little slow getting food up but my goodness is it delicious. The portions are huge and everything is so flavorful. Don’t skip the ginger lemonades either!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-31
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MrsTanyaD
Points +230
Delicious! - Edit
Our experience was nothing short of a delicious, soulful journey into vegan cuisine. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared, full of rich flavor, and seasoned to perfection. You could truly taste the care and creativity in each bite—from the hearty, comforting mains to the perfectly balanced sides. It wasn’t just a meal, it was an experience that felt both nourishing and indulgent. Whether you’re vegan or just exploring, this place delivers food that satisfies the soul as much as the appetite. Definitely a spot we’ll be coming back to!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-04
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ChazA15
Points +26
Absolutely Amazing and Great Company - Edit
Food is extremely tasty and I love the complex flavors. Great experience.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-27
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coachmac45
Points +165
Pleasantly surprised - Edit
I stopped here just by chance but the food was great and the portions were huge.
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SusanVegana
Points +1266
Nice menu but food is too salty - Edit
While I appreciate the fabulous team of employees and many great menu items, they use entirely too much salt on the food. High blood pressure and obesity is killing black families. Time to get real.
Read moreI couldn’t taste the actual ingredients due to the salt. Chefs need to back down using salt and let diners salt at the table. Spices and herbs are great but not sodium!
Food is prepared as ordered and I asked for no added salt but they didn’t get it. For example, they had to prepare a gluten-free cheez sauce for me. I told her not to put salt in the sauce and she looked at me funny. The dish was full of salt!
I took what I couldn’t eat home and rinsed everything in a strainer to remove the salt.
Pros: Friendly staff, Dishes prepared to order, Creative menu items
Cons: Too much salt in the food, Expect to wait as dishes are prepared when ordered
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mmkellums
Points +77
Wow so good! - Edit
Everything was *delicious* — highly recommend the mac and cheese and the banana pudding, especially!
Read morePros: Amazing food, Friendly, Filling
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ElMath
Points +961
Tasty - Edit
The crab cake sandwich was super satisfying. Fries were crispy but nothing special. Chana was super flavorful but a little salty. Roti was more tortilla consistency. Half and half drink was super sweet. Plantains were great. Food took a while. Seamoss drink tastes fresh and light. **run out of stuff by end of day, they were out of jackfruit bbq and Mac and cheese
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-27
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deborahstearns
Points +18
Great vegan food! - Edit
We had BBQ jackfruit, rice and peas, collards and fried plantains. Everything was delicious and so full of flavor! Enjoyed the ginger pineapple lemonade also. Friendly service and relaxed atmosphere. Would definitely come again.
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midstsec
Points +108
Decent Vegan Food - Edit
Most restaurants serve lunch from 11am - 3pm Desmond lunch ends at 1pm, we got there at 1:30 and had to order dinner which we really weren't ready for. My wife had crab cakes with sides of collards and chickpeas. The sides were good, but the crabcakes were not great. They were bland and could have used some seasoning, maybe some seaweed. I had the lentil burger and chickpea salad, and both were good, but I was disappointed that they didn't have any mac&cheese. Staff and service were great. So if you're looking to have lunch, get there early!
Read morePros: Service, Food
Cons: Lunch hours, Crabcake seasoning
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T.Erskine
Points +27
Caribbean Vegan - Edit
Really enjoy the island flavor and take on vegan dishes. Cool atmosphere-they had a DJ spinning
Read morePros: Vegan, Island vibe
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TheTofuTyrant
Points +2183
No words can describe how delicious this food is - Edit
WOW!!!! Just… WOW!!! The oxtail mushrooms, the jerk BBQ jackfruit, the mac and cheese (has a hint of curry—SO GOOD!!!!), the collards, everything!!!!
Read morePros: Delicious and so flavorful, Super kind staff, All vegan
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rawharton
Points +785
Awe-mazing!!! - Edit
Wow!! The food here is hands down the best vegan food in Hampton Roads!!! So many great options - all with their own unique flavors, aromas, and texture! All the reviews recommended the lentil empanada; Mac n cheese; and arepa with jackfruit and plantains. So we ordered them, alongside pumpkin curry and rice and its peas. We could not believe the explosions of flavor in every bite. Everything we tried was absolutely delicious. Get your adventure on here today! You will not regret it!! Oh, and don’t forget to save some room for the banana pudding! It is absolutely delicious; so much so, it’s hard to believe it’s vegan!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-29
Pros: Flavor!, Fresh!, Authentic!
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bweaver5
Points +82
Brown Stewed Jackfruit FTW! - Edit
I was very excited to find an all vegan Caribbean restaurant super close to my hotel. The brown stewed jackfruit was heavenly but the plantains were by far some of the best I’ve ever had. The staff was great and the food was delicious, if I’m in the area again I will def eat here again.
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Bree_23
Points +46
Did NOT Disappoint!!! - Edit
A friend told me about Desmond’s. I stalked their social media page for almost a month before my visit 🤣. Messaged the day before my trip and reviewed a prompt warm response. Arrived and was greeted by name. Customer service was excellent and so was the food! VERY generous serving sizes. Highly recommend.
Read morePros: Mac and cheese , Lentil empanada , Rasta pasta, half/half
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Melissa2026
Points +20
sooo delicious and great for gf options - Edit
The food is so delicious. You NEED to try the mac and cheese. So many gluten free options as well. Definitely stop by and enjoy some great food😄
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slikespizza
Points +1906
Nice Soulful Lunch - Edit
Enjoyed a great Jerk BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich with Plantains and Collard Greens. Worth a visit. #Veganuary
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DTS
Points +1869
Tasty curry sampler - Edit
I enjoyed all three curries and roti break with a side of collard greens
Read moreLovely personal service and a menu I would be happy to explore further #Veganuary
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HikingBagel223
Points +108
Don’t sleep on the arepas - Edit
I’ve been going here for a while now. I used to always get the rasta pasta with the mushrooms or jackfruit. I’ve tried the crab cake and the lentil burger but they’ve never been anything to write home about for me. The mac has always been my favorite side. Now today, I wanted to try something new. So i got the jackfruit, plantain and cheese arepa. It’s basically like a sandwich and gluten free too! Well it was amazing and even though you might have a long wait time, the food is going to be FRESH and HOT. It was SO GOOD. I also got the sides plate with cabbage, mac and cheese and STEWED BEANS. STOP SLEEPING ON THOSE BEANS!!!! THE BEST.
Read moreSuch a balanced meal with variety! I wanted to try the chow mein but they were out today. Next time
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alex.xo
Points +66
Love it! - Edit
I've had the krabcake sandwich, mac and cheese, and arepas. Everything was really good and they have great service! Reasonable prices
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mecarly1
Points +354
Very tasty - Edit
I ordered an Uber Eats pickup. Got the crab cakes with collards and Mac and cheese. Delicious! Also got burger which was 5 stars!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-12-07
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mgilmore
Points +437
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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