Vegan
American
Fast food
Take-out
Soul food

Restaurant specializing in soul food and desserts inspired by Afro-vegan traditions. Open Mon-Sat 11:00am-8:00pm, Sun 11:00am-4:00pm.


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38 Reviews

First Review by dominicserino

TravelingTartar

Points +49

Vegan
02 Nov 2024

Baked goods need a full makeover

I never ever leave scathing reviews. This is one; I'm sorry.
I've never had your buffet, so sorry if it's amazing; this review is about your baked goods.
I have had your cakes at several natural food stores in D.C. Every time I come away disappointed. They don't necessarily taste bad but they are as dry as dry can be. So finally today, we decided to stop by the Baltimore restaurant for my wife's birthday. Remember, I have been a vegan for 48 years so I think I've tasted awful to fantastic, and yes, even today, even in the store, the baked goods were awful. They were simply too dry – insanely so. And I"m not the only one to say so. There were four of us and we concur. We had one of the cheesecakes, one of the cupcakes, and the carrot cake. My daughter wanted to insist on a refund. Being non-confrontational by nature, I insisted we just leave. Dodah's, you clearly have a great reputation with amazing reviews on Happy Cow. Good for you, but I simply disagree. I hope others will step up and say so as well. Of note, I forgot to mention that I had three vegan friends come by to visit me in D.C. three months ago. Not knowing my feelings about Dodah's cakes, they brought some. The four of us had the exact same reaction and the cakes ended up in the trash. Again, no problem with the taste, but the consistency and moistness, or lack thereof, make them inedible.
End of rant; sorry.
PS. I hope I wont get an answer that speaks to a bad batch; the cakes are always dry.

Pros: I'm told the buffet is good; I have not tried it.

Cons: Cakes are dry dry dry, Cheesecake is dry dry dry, Cupcakes are dry dry dry

allimar

Points +42

Vegan
04 Aug 2024

So good!

I was so happy to find this place during my visit to Baltimore. The chicken and waffles were excellent. I will definitely be back the next time I'm in town!

annies755

Points +662

Vegan
16 Jul 2024

Great menu options

This all vegan restaurant had quite the selection. The mac and cheese and drummies were standouts to me.

Keyz2026

Points +4056

Vegan
05 Jun 2024

The vegan kitchen

The many options of vegan foods 😋. The taste of all the different food was amazingly delicious 😋. I definitely will back to visit.

Pros: Food, Customer service , Atmosphere

FatzLong

Points +23

Mostly Veg
23 May 2024

Great Place

I love the atmosphere, the food especially the vegan shrimp (don't know how they got it to taste really close to seafood shrimp)mac and cheese and the fish.

ricetotherescue

Points +117

Vegan
13 Apr 2024

Hit or miss

There are good days and bad days. On the good days it's incredible. On the bad days it's... Pretty bad. My recommendation is to avoid the sandwiches. Stick to the fried shrimp entree. Those are consistently delicious. For a side get the garlic kale and/or seafood mac. They may or may not be good but if they are good that day, they're amazing.

Also, this place does not understand what an oyster mushroom is. Anything on their menu that says it has oyster mushrooms is lying. What they have are standard button mushrooms, which are fine, but not for oyster mushroom prices.

Pros: Amazing when it's good

Cons: No oyster mushrooms, despite what the menu says, Not consistent

ricetotherescue

11 Oct 2024

Also ORDER IN PERSON!! There's like 15-20% price hike on each individual item when ordering online, INCLUDING FOR PICKUP!!

earthwormjim

Points +54

Vegan
07 Apr 2024

one of my favorites

i’ve been going here for years now and the food is phenomenal. i always get the mac n cheese and drummies, and sometimes the chocolate or lemon cake and it’s always so so good. recently they have implemented a self-service device that has made paying with cash more difficult because you have to get the attention of the server, and depending on who it is that can be difficult. i do hope they figure that out. as it is though, i am willing to put up with it because i like the food so much.

MRish

Points +254

Vegan
26 Nov 2023

First timer!

I thoroughly enjoyed this food! It was my first time going and I went hungry so I wasn't sure. However, all I had was on point. Some of my carnivore family members wanted to know the address and wanted to go back👀😄 but we didn't have time. We definitely will be returning. They have a sign that explains what's in what and that helps on both the employees and customers side of talking. That was a big plus for me. Although the employees there that day spoke very little english I still had an easy time getting what I wanted. I purchased sweet potatoes, collards, BBQ ribs, string beans, mushroom Po boy🔥🔥🔥😎 a half and half drink(made my own combo) and some desserts not pictured. The food was seasoned well and when I'm back in those parts I'll make my way to support again.

P.S. If you have no particulars about what vegan alternative substitute you eat you'll enjoy it here too!

Pros: Ambiance , Food choices, Mushroom Po boy

Cons: A lot of soy in foods

nilipty

Points +88

Vegan
09 Nov 2023

Food Was Mediocre, Cook Needs Training

I’m actually a supporter of Dodah’s Kitchen but my last visit was mediocre at best. On November 5, 2023 I ordered a new dish called “shrimp and grits” that tasted absolutely nothing like a shrimp and grits. Looking for grits? They’re nonexistent. The flavor was unpleasant and bland. I’m not sure why this is a menu item seasoned the way it is.
Also, I ordered other items that are known to me that tasted very different. They must have a new cook because the food did not taste the same.
On the other hand, we also purchased 3 cakes and they were very good.

Ms. Dodah, retrain your cook(s) in Baltimore, please!

Pros: Cakes

Herbiv4

Points +1869

Vegan
04 Nov 2023

LOVE this place

Always friendly service and such a good selection of items. I’ve even used this place for catering both my birthday and a Hot Ones Challenge. They’ve never let me down. When I’m in the city, I buy a feast to take back home.

Pros: Friendly service, Large variety, Tasty vegan food

madamedeedew

Points +18

Vegan
21 Aug 2023

Soul Food!

Delicious food with lost of variety and very good desserts. I wish they had seating to dine in because I was visiting from out of town but I would definitely go back. The wings, ribs, max a day cheese were amazing

Pros: Desserts, Ribs, Mac and cheese

Cons: No seating/dining in option

johnhcunningham

Points +20

Vegan
28 Jun 2023

Fierce vegan southern food

All fresh and cooked from scratch in house. Southern dishes that are cooked to perfection. This place is the real deal.

afrisby32

Points +179

Vegan
07 Jun 2023

Great Food

Back at Dodah's Kitchen for the first time since they remodeled. The place looks AMAZING, very clean, cozy, and very inviting!! Today I tried the General Tso's cauliflower over rice and beans, collard green and potato salad. Great portion size, great presentation, great atmosphere and the food was seasoned very well and they packed the food with care. I LOVED it all. The staff was nice and helpful and I will rate them 5 ⭐! Stop by, try them out, and Let us know what you think of them. #stampedbyai #foodreview #TrustedReviews #trustedsource

Pros: Lots of Vegan Options , Great Dessert options, Plenty of juice, shakes and shots

DanielleDePew

Points +57

Vegan
01 May 2023

Absolutely amazing food

If you’re visiting or from the area you HAVE to check this spot out food is sooooo good and the people are sooooooo nice an excellent experience all around!!!!!

Pros: All vegan!!! , They have dessert!!!, They’re super welcoming

Cons: There are no cons!!!!

JohnPhillips

Points +50

Vegan
30 Mar 2023

Stellar!

The people are kind, and the food is amazing - please come here!

Meemi

Points +114

Vegan
09 Feb 2023

No Bueno

Not a happy customer!
I ordered the General Tso's cauliflower with French fries and it arrived cold and half-cooked.

Cons: Too expensive for such poor quality

sapientia

Points +1187

Vegan
22 Oct 2022

Soulful and sweet

Lots of great food options on the food bar. Tasty desserts and clean seating available. From knowledgeable staff to healthy options a really good choice

Pros: Relatively inexpensive , Fresh food

Cons: Limited parking

bEzz

Points +1745

Vegan
23 Aug 2022

Excellent Food

The food is well-seasoned and well prepared. Service can be a bit spotty. I would recommend eating in (or checking your order first if you are taking food to go).

VeganandaO

Points +18

Vegan
15 Jul 2022

The customer service was horrid!!! The food was pretty good just very greasy.

Someone picked up my order that wasn’t me. I asked her to compensate me, she didn’t want to. She was very standoff ish and ignored me when i thanked her, for making me a new order! Much attitude that was unwarranted.

Pros: Vegan options

Cons: Expensive, Terrible customer service

JenniferGannon

Points +108

Vegan
23 Jun 2022

Omg vegan soul food

Love this place!! Try the sorrel, seafood Mac n cheese and crab cake sandwich for sure, but it’s all good!

Pros: All vegan yummy soul food , Great vibe , Vegan Desserts

Cons: You might need to workout after

threeseas7

Points +164

Vegan
30 May 2022

Impressed

Everything was super fresh and truly delicious. Highly recommend.

Pros: Everything vegan, Fresh, Lots of variety

ChristopherIrvin

Points +46

Vegan
30 May 2022

A+

Try the ribs and the seafood Mac & cheese! Gen Tso's is excellent.

eradtke

Points +67

Vegetarian
29 May 2022

Large Portions with good flavor.

All the food is already prepped so you get something in a hurry. The menu let's you pick entree and sides. Everything is soul and African inspired.

Pros: Good flavors., Can get you're food quickly.

Shels

Points +20

Vegan
10 Apr 2022

Delicious!

There were several menu items to choose from and everything I got was amazing!! The seafood Mac and cheese is fantastic!

TEVegan

Points +16

Vegan
09 Apr 2022

Just like Mamas

The food gave me the comfort of the southern cuisine without the guilt of meat. I had the ribs mac & cheese and greens. I wish we had one in California I was here visiting my daughter in Baltimore.

FrancisBuxton

Points +470

Vegan
26 Nov 2021

Always good!

Great food. “Seafood” mac and cheese is awesome.

KiaBailey

Points +50

Vegan
13 Aug 2021

Lovvvveee

I love everything I’ve tried. Even my non vegan picky children Love Dodah’s… seasoned to perfection, not greasy lol really good 💚




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