Lacto
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American
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Caribbean
Jamaican
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Intimate and multi-cultural place in downtown. Southern food. Has a vegetarian section on its menu of which 1 or 2 entrees could be made vegan by omitting cheese. Sometimes live music. Open Tue-Thu 12:00pm-8:00pm, Fri-Sat 12:00pm-9:00pm, Sun 1:30pm-8:00pm.
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17 Reviews
First Review by goodgothgirl
iwilldeny
Points +148
Great food - Edit
I had the conscious potato and chickpea curry and it was delicious. It came with seasoned rice and a side of spinach/collards. It was the best meal I had road tripping around Tennessee!
Read morePros: Good prices, Good vegan options
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fearious
Points +305
Tasty! - Edit
They have a couple vegan options. I wanted to get the potato curry but they were out for the day. So i got the heralded black bean tacos and they were very good - the slaw on top makes the difference.
Read moreI don’t know if this is normal, but one friendly server had the whole restaurant, so it was very very very s-l-o-w.
Pros: Black-owned, Good prices , Authentic cuisine
Cons: Slow - at least when i went there, Out of potato curry at 2:30pm???
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BeatnikB
Points +605
Food and service impeccable - Edit
The whole staff is amazing. The service was awesome, even is they were busy. The food was equally delicious. They have several vegan options and they have nonalcoholic specialty drinks that are made in house that are delicious.
Read morePros: Vegan options, The service, Live music
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DMH13
Points +24
A Nice Little Find - Edit
Evelyn and Olive's is a cool little spot serving up tasty Jamaican dishes. There is not a ton of vegan stuff, but the black bean tacos and chickpea curry were truly delish. And the homemade lemonade was out of this world. The atmosphere was authentic and the service was very friendly. It's right down the street from Sun Studios and makes a great place to grab lunch before or after.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-02-26
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MatthewÞMarcus
Points +34
Tasty and friendly - Edit
Conveniently close to Sun Studios and Beale. Vegan options seem very good. The potato curry was going to take a while but we got drinks on the house while waiting, no complaints there! The kiwi slaw on the tacos is as amazing as everyone said.
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Michkael
Points +13
Great selection good location - Edit
Had chipotle black bean burger fries and pineapple coleslaw. Delicious!
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Mari4
Points +910
Vegan options - Edit
It’s great to find a restaurant serving vegans that stays open until later than lunch. The main part of menu if for non-vegetarian/ vegan but there was a section for us as well. We started with sharing a plate of fried green tomatoes. For mains we had black bean tacos that came with a side of tomatoes and cucumbers as well as beans and rice & the other main was chickpea and potato curry with rice and garlicky collard greens. Both were delicious. We had a great evening. For vegans, remember to specify that you need vegan and not vegetarian that they don’t add cheese.
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MellieLane
Points +68
Great option! - Edit
Friendly service, and delicious food.
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nicole888
Points +289
Authentic Jamaican southern food - Edit
Simple food. I had the black bean tacos without the kiwi slaw. Food was ok with simple flavours. Nice place to go if you’re with people who eat meat.
Read morePros: Vegetarian options which can be veganised , Not bad prices
Cons: Service was a little slow
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KenseySloneDressler
Points +108
Unique food and atmosphere - Edit
I took the advice of other reviewers and ordered the black bean tacos. They did not disappoint! My husband, who is not vegan, got the Jerk Tilapia pasta and loved his food as well. While there were not many vegan options, we always enjoy finding a place where we both come away enjoying something new. The place is a little small, but it adds a personal and friendly vibe.
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AlexW
Points +34
5/5 - Edit
The bean/tofu/kiwi tacos are a must! Ditto on the fried tomatoes!
Read morePros: Lots of options!
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EmilyKy
Points +200
Great food, excellent service - Edit
Excellent food - vegetarian section of entrees marked of which some are vegan and others possibly could be. Offering of vegan sides what you would expect from Caribbean restaurant (plantain etc). Had the black bean and tofu tacos and thought they were great.
Read moreFairly small in terms of number of seats, at least when a big party has reserved space! But excellent service meant that the numbers weren't a problem.
Pros: Great food for VE and omnis, Excellent service, Closeish to downtown
Cons: Bit dark in some areas , Could have a couple more vegan options
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Natveggie
Points +22
Great service and fresh food - Edit
I had a great server here who was very friendly and quick. The veg options aren't extensive but they're delicious.
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CanalCat
Points +332
New menu - Edit
They have improved and expanded their vegetarian menu and have vegan options now. I had the vegan tacos with tofu, black beans, and kiwi sauce, and it was amazing. Real southern hospitality and great atmosphere.
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NinaDeLosSantos
Points +26
Dallas vegan in Memphis for the first time...food is amazing & fresh with a fabulous flavor‼️Definitely on my favorites list. - Edit
Food is delicious & service is great. Enjoyed my visit & made a friend.
Read morePros: Vegan options are easy
Cons: None
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mrrfrost
Points +340
Ja'making it good - Edit
Nice place. Dedicated vegetarian section of the menu. Friendly staff!
Read moreWe had the Rasta Pasta (mostly flavoured by the Parmesan cheese) and the Tacos (with tofu and beans...plus a side of delicious rice and beans!)
We also enjoyed the cocktails.
Southern and Jamaican foods are new to us, and we enjoyed this meal!
Pros: cocktails, staff
Cons: A little loud
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goodgothgirl
Points +33
Cozy, Fun, Local - Edit
Evelyn & Olive, located in The Edge district of Memphis, is a small, locally-owned restaurant combining the food heritages of its married owners: Southern U.S. and Jamaican. It has a vegetarian section of the menu with both vegetarian and vegan options, plus it has some vegetarian salads, sides, and sandwiches. Most of the vegetarian options would be easy to order as vegan, omitting the cheese. The atmosphere is colorful, eclectic, cozy, and diverse, plus the food is tasty and affordable! The tofu and black bean tacos with kiwi salsa are highly recommended. This restaurant also serves wine, beer, and cocktails. Good for a date or just dinner with friends.
Read morePros: delicious, affordable food, diverse, colorful atmosphere, locally owned
Cons: small space,reserve for larger parties
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