Welcome! Let's get this started.
Finish logging in.
Southern soul food approach with a menu of veggies, proteins, desserts, and alcoholic drinks. Examples of food: mac and cheese, collards, green beans, chik'n, 'fish,' and tofu in the slow cooked and battered style of southern kitchen. Also manages a vegan food truck serving the Washington DC area - see website. Black-owned. Relocated from 9185 Central Ave. Open Mon-Sat 10:00am-9:00pm, Sun 10:00am-7:00pm.
-
9033 Central Ave, Capitol Heights, Maryland, USA, 20743
-
Loading...
-
- Accepts credit cards
-
-
Last update on 16 Jun 2026 by devonwithano
Update business info -
Are you the owner?
Claim this business
-
-
65 Reviews
First Review by ahaus829
mcdiehl
Points +212
Fantastic, super pleasant surprise - Edit
I didn’t know what to expect, but this place was fantastic. Really high variety of comfort and delicious food, all vegan.
Read morePros: Great tasting dishes, Lots of vegan options
Guest
Bubblescubed
Points +27
So good you’ll want to come back! - Edit
I’ve been coming here since 2008. Sooo good! The mac-n-cheese is made 2 different ways and I love them both. The mock meats are so good that I had to check twice that they were really vegan! Whenever I go, I get 4 large tubs of take home. One of spinach quiche (tasty hot or cold), one of mock tuna (tastes amazing wrapped in steamed collard leaves), one of chopped chicken, one of mock chicken salad (both of which we like to eat on salad or spread into romaine leaves)
Read moreTheir chicken patties taste like KFC! The kale salad is bold and fresh! The drumsticks! Wow! BBQ, hotwing flavor (wish they had vegan blue cheese), or maple glazed. Their taco/burrito bar is better than chipotle because they have vegan sour cream.
I am always greeted with a smile and the customer service is quick and friendly.
Even fresh vegan desserts are offered all the time.
My only wish is that they ordered more gluten free vegan cakes and maybe offered a gluten free mac-n-cheese. They will make you a gluten free vegan mac-n-cheese if you order in advance.
They also do catering! We had a big tray of ELife gf vegan mac-n-cheese for our wedding a few years ago!
Guest
vecanter
Points +540
Delicious Vegan Food - Edit
This place has so many wonderful vegan options. They have all kinds of classic comfort foods but veganized. They have a variety of mock meats, vegan mac n cheese, and veggies. They also sell sweets and popcorn if you're looking for a treat. The prices here are quite good for a vegan restaurant, about 13 dollars for an entree and 2 sides. The food here is all delicious and very affordable. They have some of the most realistic mock meats I've ever tried. Very delicious food and great service!
Read morePros: Everything is vegan, Good prices, Tasty food
Guest
Cheche
Points +56
Great food - Edit
All vegan soul food place . Long line and not clearly marked store front. I had bbq main dish corn bread, Mac and cheese and broccoli. All delicious!
Read morePros: All tastes amazing , Affordable , Large portions
Guest
AdrianaGoram
Points +1504
BEST MAC&CHEESE EVER - Edit
I’m not kidding, you have to try their mac&cheese, I’m drooling while writing this. Their drumsticks are bomb also!
Read morePros: TASTY AF, Staff cool af, Cheap af
Guest
mkusafr
Points +78
Yes for Vegan Food to Go - Edit
I am so thankful for vegan plant based quick foods. Great place to stop in for fast prepared food on the run.
Read morePros: Hot and cold bar of foods that fit my WOE!, Lots of sweets, Coolers with juices and premades
Cons: Quick food quality - may sit for a while, Confusing menu/ordering
Guest
DFlex
Points +24
Wasn’t Impressed - Edit
I visited this restaurant 2-3 years ago. Compared to other vegan restaurants that I’ve visited, both in the States and overseas, the food was below average. The food appeared to have been maintained in a warmer for long periods of time. I wasn’t a fan, but I will visit again and will update my review if there is a change.
Read moreThe cookies were good.
Pros: Deserts (cookies)
Cons: Vegan food
Guest
Mangia_Athena
Points +66
So yummy! - Edit
This place is delicious and so much more than just a vegan restaurant. From supporting small businesses, to providing cooking demonstrations, all the way to a vegan marketplace! Our dinner was awesome but we look forward to coming back to events here!
Read morePros: Lots of options., Vegan desserts, Fresh juices
Guest
Dveganpost
Points +645
Vegan Soul - Edit
💯Vegan‼️ Great vegan soul food and bowls. Has a hot bar with lots of options and cold bar with different things like garlic kale, couscous and potato salads. Has popcorn and lots of vegan desserts and pressed juices and smoothies. Also has delicious vegan corn bread.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Vegan soul food , Hot and cold bar and juices
Guest
thefitpizzagirl
Points +62
Best Mac and Cheese - Edit
I got the curry chicken with rice, cabbage, and mac and cheese with a double chocolate cake. Honestly everything was absolutely amazing but I was really shocked by the Mac and cheese. The cake was two servings but I made it one lol
Read morePros: The food is amazing, Dessert options and taste
Cons: Pricey
Guest
Vandekieft
Points +326
great place. take out or sitin - Edit
vegrittos and evolve combined. this location is basically just the two restaurants combined. the prices felt better though. More baked goods options as well.
Read morePros: options
Guest
MichaelaConley
Points +30
So Over the Top Delicious - Edit
My husband, grandson and I went here for dinner. Each ordered something different with the assistance/recommendation of the staff. Everything was way above expections, awesome. Go here, you will ♥️💕♥️ it
Read moreGuest
MonicaHayes
Points +13
3rd time was no charm - Edit
I forgot this place was still around. It is close to my home so I decided to give it another chance. I should've gone back to College Park to my normal spot. I got the jerk chicken, mac n cheese, and the kale. None of it was seasoned well and texture of jerk tasted like rubber. I will not be going back.
Read moreGuest
EmeraldGreenheart
Points +26
Guilt Free Comfort Food 💚 - Edit
I am here for work (from California) and randomly chose this place to eat. This place is one of the best vegan restaurants I've been to! The staff was very friendly/knowledgable and the food was delicious. This food is guilt free comfort food, very flavorful and satisfying. I highly recommend this place!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2018-04-05
Pros: Good quality food., Good customer service. Positive environment. , Large variety of food options.
Cons: Use of plastic bags, containers, utensils. , No ability to tip when using a card to pay., Menus should be more visible.
Guest
Kahdijah_G89
Points +20
Sexual harassment - Edit
I stopped in to inquire about the radio station and the brother that approached me start being very disrespectful, he claimed he was the boss and he ran things, he continued about how he was the engineer electrician and the boss.
Read moreHe had a strong alcohol stinch on him and he kept verbally disrespecting me in a uncomfortable sexual manor which i didn't appreciate.
He was skinny stood at 6ft tall light brown skin with soft grayish hair and shades on.
Just a heads up to anyone who eats there, everlasting life boss, electrician, engineer is very disrespectful and apparently intoxicated all the time
Updated from previous review on 2018-03-31
Pros: N/A, N/A, N/A
Cons: Sexual harassment, Disrespect, Public intoxication
Guest
KimRodriguez
Points +46
Exceeded Expectations - Edit
As a new member of the vegan community, I was skeptical about the ability of this place to recreate the right flavors and consistencies of nostalgia. This place NAILED IT! My first time going I had trouble ordering, but only because I wanted everything and could not decide. The curry seitan "chik N" and Mac n cashew "Chz" are my current favorites.
Read morePros: Flavor, Price, Variety
Guest
BeachGirl1600
Points +20
Not Impressed - Edit
The customer service was terrible. There was no menu to be displayed and the workers easily confused our order once we were at the counter to pay for our meal. The restaurant staff expected us to know the difference between the various menu options and what the non-soy items were. The greens were bland, the lasagne was horrible (it taste like it contained BBQ sauce) and the Mac & Cheese (without soy) was just so-so. We were really not impressed.
Read morePros: curry maple drumsticks
Cons: customer service, cleanliness, flavor of the food
Guest
ericajenisellc
Points +29
Use to be better - Edit
I am hopeful. I eat here frequently due to the location. I am hopeful.
Read moreGuest
mzlite2u
Points +50
decent dish - Edit
I had the cashew mac and the jerk chicken
Read morePretty good I must say
Guest
AmberMichelle
Points +26
Delicious! - Edit
You have to try the curry “chicken!” They also have delicious chili, vegan shrimp, fried “chicken” and sweets! Great for when you’re not in the mood to cook
Read moreGuest
SGayles
Points +27
Curious to Try More - Edit
I visited this location for takeout. The service was very slow but the vegan buffalo chicken and teriyaki wings were WORTH the wait. I also had collard greens but did not like the taste of them at all. The food was very appealing in appearance and piqued my interest to return for more.
Read morePros: Great portion size, Lots of variety on menu, Buffalo wings
Cons: Speed of service, Collard Greens
Guest
Staceghost
Points +150
Best Food Ever - Edit
This place was out of this world good! Not only were the chicken drumsticks so deceptively realistic as to make me question for a moment whether or not they were real, but the cashew macaroni and cheese was the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had. We will definitely be back!
Read morePros: cake, juice, soul food
Guest
ashwinn
Points +806
this place is awesome - Edit
I hope it expands across the country
Read morePros: soul food , vegan
Guest
Afiya
Points +40
Customer service needs improvement. Food is limited. - Edit
The first time I came to Everlasting, I had a pleasurable experience. The collards were okay, the cornbread was dry, the string beans were delicious and the mac was the best vegan mac I've had. The brownie was fair and jumbo chocolate chip cookies were delicious! I hadn't bought sweets out in so long, apprehensive of egg and butter. This was all I bought as I do not eat much soy or tofu, which is in many of the entrees here, so I made a meal of sides. Each day offers a new menu, so I decided to return on Sunday for the vegetable lasagna (no soy or tofu). I arrived at about 2 PM to about 5 'fish' patties, some maple curry wings and little to nothing more. I inquired about the lasagne and was told there was none left. I asked when more would be made and the server shrugged and commenced to dancing to a song. I said, you all close at 7, what will your patrons eat when this runs out? Again, she shrugged, this time with an actual response. It depends on "them back there" (I'm assuming she's referencing the cooks). Wow! The lack of professionalism is sad. The woman with a headdress is fine, but if you see a female with blonde hair - I hope your experience is better than mine. I don't know if I'll be returning or sending anymore people this way because I can't guarantee what they will walk into. For me, it was a wasted twenty mile trip.
Read morePros: Mac, jumbo cookies, cakes
Cons: Food is limited, poor customer service
Guest
Sioranth
Points +44
Fantastic! (Updated Review) - Edit
Updated Review: I stopped in again since I was in the area (dog groomer is nearby). I got bbq "chicken" drumsticks, collards, cabbage, Rising Sun drink, and a slice of carrot cake ($23). Again, portions are huge so I can't eat it all in one sitting.
Read moreThe food this time was excellent so maybe I just hit it on an "off" day the last time. The sauce on the jackfruit drumsticks was amazing and the cabbage was insanely tender and tasty. You can't even tell the frosting on the carrot cake is non-dairy.
Old Review: I stopped here because I was in the area. Staff was polite and explained the dishes I couldn't identify. I paid $21 for a ginger root drink, 1 entree + side, small garlic kale salad, and a brownie. That being said, I couldn't even eat it all because it was very filling.
The garlic kale is really good if you like garlic. The collard greens were good but nothing time write home about, and the jackfruit "chicken" drumsticks were tasty and well cooked. The brownie was very good.
All in all, I'll return simply to support a small vegan business, but I prefer food with more seasoning and flavor. Everything was good but nothing was great.
Updated from previous review on 2017-04-04
Pros: Clean, Vegan/Vegetarian Options Aplenty, Conveniently located
Cons: Little pricey
Guest
baruchadam
Points +438
Unusual Gem - Edit
A soul food restaurant that also hosts a radio station. Mood is relaxed and spacious. I wonder if this is run by a local church. They also sell their own juice mixes. A rolling menu that changes daily makes this a interesting choice.
Read moreGuest
Nogd
Points +576
All plant based soul food - Edit
Wow, what a find this place was! I stopped here for lunch and tried the
Read moreSouthern Fried Steak and Macaroni, I was so delicious I ordered the BBQ Drumsticks to take home.
Pros: 100% Plant Based
Cons: the location was a bit off
Guest
For Members
Why was my review removed? Guidelines for writing a review View our privacy policyFor Business Owners
Claim this business See inaccurate information? Submit an update here Link to this page from your site See an unfair review? View full terms & conditionsThis page has been viewed 26628 times.