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Vegan
Caribbean
Cajun, Jamaican
An all-vegan, plant-based soul food restaurant with Cajun and Jamaican flavors. Also has a catering listing on HappyCow. Reported closed March 2026.
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810 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, 70116
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 03 Apr 2026 by rosella_v
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Added by PeterNM on 17 Feb 2020
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131 Reviews
First Review by compassionomad
a_ruva
Points +444
One of my favorite spots in New Orleans - Edit
Always good food and friendly service, the jackfuit ribs are def a favor
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Fatgirlslim
Points +76
I-tal Garden is permanently closed. - Edit
See attachments. Went there expecting it opened. Long way to get there on foot to find it shut for good.💖🐾😥🙏🏼😿🐾💖
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-29
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Chappell961
Points +16
Good Honest Food - Edit
Relaxed friendly restaurant; serving freshly cooked food. Well worth the walk up from the French quarter.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-23
Pros: clearly listed proteins and sides, quality of the food, friendly welcome
Cons: perhaps a bit of a long walk from Canal street
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trulyarosebush
Points +16
Delicious comfort food! - Edit
I have been here twice when visiting from Mobile. I love it!
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JackBishop
Points +116
Delicious vegan soul food - Edit
Had a great plate of crab cakes, BBQ jackfruit ribs, cornbread, greens, and Mac and cheese. All was delicious and filling, wish I could have tried the whole menu.
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HowieLevit
Points +120
Great food - Edit
The ribs, cauliflower, Kale and other dishes are great
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BvonGone
Points +62
Excellent! No notes. - Edit
Amazing authentic vegan soul food.
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AudreyFortinRioux
Points +134
Best food I had - Edit
Best food I had during my stay in New Orleans. Quick service, great quality and very tasty
Read morePros: Taste, Service
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theveganvikingofnj
Points +62
Great Nola style vegan food - Edit
I had the ital plate and it was great. Fried cauliflower that was crispy on the outside and soft but not too soft on the inside. Southern greens. And coconut black eyed peas. Plus cornbread of course.
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TortugaK
Points +229
Delicious!!! - Edit
It was so hard but I decided on the Mac plate - Mac and cheese, BBQ cauliflower, greens, and cornbread! It was all so delicious! I will be back.
Read morePros: Choice , Really good cheezy sauce, Atmosphere
Cons: Check opening hours :)
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mrsanteater12
Points +377
some of the best food i’ve ever had - Edit
i came here twice during my trip to NOLA. everything was amazing, i especially liked the raw walnut tacos, mac and cheese, and hibiscus tea 😍 hopefully i can come back one day…🩷
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chb-pbfp
Points +11153
Best vegan in town - Edit
Delicious vegan food, to eat in or to go, great place and lovely vibes. A must do in NOLA.
Read morePros: Delicious vegan food, Lovely vibes, Great place to be
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teerush
Points +86
Cajun Pasta is a must! - Edit
While visiting NO I wanted something Cajun, and the pasta dish did not disappoint. It had so much flavor and just the right amount of kick.
Read morePros: Nice portion , Flavorful
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kayakstern
Points +478
All vegan homemade, operated by a family - Edit
Wow. Was a superb experience, food was amazing.
Read moreas a family restaurant the children were also part of the service staff
We shared a avocado appetizer, we definitely recommend
We shared the pasta dish with crab cake and salad, so tasty and plenty of food
Pros: Homemade fresh , Wide selection , Great atmosphere
Cons: Nothing to note
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p_ppyk
Points +558
NOLA must visit - Edit
100% worth the walk out of town to I-tal. Great selection of food and all so fresh. Make sure you check opening days and hours as you don’t want to miss out. Crispy mushrooms that could be mistaken for chicken and spicy sauces are a must. Would love to see some plantain on the menu.
Read morePros: Tonnes to choose from, Fresh flavours
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OldNewVegan
Points +246
Amazing Soul Food in NOLA - Edit
This was favorite meal this week in NOLA. You can build your own plate with proteins and sides at a reasonable price. Staff was friendly and food was delivered quickly. I had the avocado fries to start. They were soft and warm and came with a spicy dipping sauce. Then I had the jackfruit ribs in a sweet smoky barbecue sauce. Delicious and was my favorite thing. The Mac and cheese was creamy and had a hint of curry. The black-eyed peas were rich in flavor and mixed with quinoa. Brussels sprouts were charred and perfection. I selected the lemon-pepper oyster mushrooms as the last protein and they were crispy and delicious. It’s all filling and wonderful. Highly recommend!
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KurtHermansen
Points +447
Vegan Soul Food with a handful of healthy options - Edit
Sketchy location but at least it is not a drunk fest location with tons of seafood option. Pure vegan comfort food. Lots of fried options but also some healthy options.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-03-27
Pros: Comfort food, Very casual, Near but not in French quarter
Cons: Very casual , Low budget , No ambiance
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MadisonGoodwin
Points +173
Amazing food! - Edit
Being from New England, Ive never had the chance to try soul food. Now I know why it’s considered that! Absolutely incredible in every way! The Mac and cheese was perfect, the green beans were delicious, i lovedddd the cauliflower. If they were open later hours, I would have been back another day too but it never fit in our travel plans! I loved this place!!! The service was quick for us, FYI😄
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Zenn
Points +45
Uninspiring - Edit
The food was decent but nothing special, there was quite a strong smell of fried food/stale air as soon as we entered the premises
Read morePros: Nice drinks, Generous portions
Cons: Smelly place
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MirelReyes
Points +630
Good Food - Edit
This place was highly recommended by friends who had visited before, so I had high hopes. My boyfriend and I (both vegan) both agreed that the food was decent, but not incredible. Unfortunately, the service was incredibly slow. We ordered our food at the same time (almost identical meals), but he got his food a good 20-30 minutes before I got mine. I expected to be able to eat my meal at the same time as the person I'm dining with. Then we had to remind them about our drinks we'd ordered. On top of all that, we realized they'd forgotten part of his meal and had to show them the receipt so they could bring it out later. We love supporting vegan restaurants, but 3 stars is as high as I can honestly rate this place.
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aroudez
Points +30
Best vegan food in Nola - Edit
I love everything I have had here especially the BBQ jackfruit. And I wasn’t a fan of jackfruit until I tried this.
Read morePros: Good food , Clean place , Friendly staff
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GlobeTrotter18
Points +853
Trendy Creole Vegan Cafe - Edit
Excellent food. Great to have a vegan plant based option to Creole cuisine. Food is delicious. If it is your first visit try the make you own playe so you can try a alot of different sides. The buffalo and Sriracha barbecue sauces both have a nice kick to them.
Read morePros: Well marked menu for gluten-free , Generous portions , Great atmosphere
Cons: Little pricey
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NickTustin
Points +1305
Excellent - Edit
-Mac plate - 10/10, they ran out of greens so I subbed grilled veggies. The mac was soo good.
Read more-crabless cakes- 9/10 great
-nourishment bowl- 8/10 very good
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EmmaCohen
Points +857
Out of this world - Edit
I got the lemon pepper oyster mushroom wrap and wow…. It was incredible. Very filling and flavorful. The fries were really well seasoned- probably some of the best fries I’ve had. Everything on the menu looked so good, I don’t think you could go wrong with anything. Excellent option in NOLA.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-02
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anthonyxvx
Points +54
Absolute Fire - Edit
I-Tal was amazing. The best soul food we had in NOLA. The potato salad was something else, so amazing. It even had a very eggy taste, which I’m not sure how they managed to do. The Mac n Cheese was also the best I’d had in NOLA.
Read moreI highly recommend the jackfruit ribs, I was skeptical at first, but the jackfruit makes a near perfect texture for ribs, and they were SO good! The only thing that was not up to par with the entire plate were the greens. They were good, but I preferred the greens at Sweet Soulfood. Otherwise, this place was off the charts, amazing.
The food did take about 45-50 minutes to come out, and it wasn’t very busy. But upon trying the food, it didn’t bother me as I assume it was all made fresh to order and it was better than I could have hoped.
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MatthewRichards
Points +16
Great vegan soul food - Edit
The greens were incredible. The creole pasta was to die for. Incredible artwork on the walls, chill sit down vibe, such a hidden treasure under the highway
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Matt_Schreck
Points +645
Probably the best vegan food in NOLA! - Edit
The title says it all! Nice options, delicious taste and friendly staff, BIG RECOMMEND!!
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