Vegan
American
Take-out
Caribbean
Catering
Vegan cafe offering a large soul food menu of classic and southern American entrees, hot and cold sides, shakes and smoothies. One of a few branches, this one opened 2015 near University of Maryland College Park campus. Black-owned. This branch reported closed November 2024.
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8150 Baltimore Ave, College Park, Maryland, USA, 20740
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Added by ohemgee on 17 Feb 2015
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96 Reviews
First Review by brosner
Dveganpost
Points +645
New vegan or old vegan this place is good! - Edit
💯vegan. Right by UMD college park. Nice atmosphere and great vegan food.
Read morePros: All vegan , Nice atmosphere , Lots of options (hot and cold)
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ShaneAustinHall
Points +608
Infinite vegan - Edit
NuVegan has a ton of options to choose from, and I mean a TON. Everything from sides, hot or cold, sandwiches, Meat replacements, juices, desserts, etc. They have choices from healthy to comfort. This is the place to eat if you’re in the University area!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Some raw options , Customize your order
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vegeena
Points +37
Options galore - Edit
Amazing food of all kinds! They usually have a few hot specials (lasagna and "chicken" wings are amazing), 15+ cold sides, so many made-to-order entrees (sandwiches & wraps), and baked goods (cinnamon buns, cupcakes, cheesecake). Never had a bad experience there and I've tried about half of their menu probably. My absolute favorite dish there is the vegan crab cake sandwich! I swear, it tastes so crabby and even better than real crab. The sandwiches are huge. It can be pricey, though. An entree and two sides will cost you about $14. IMO, the price is worth it for the fact that you're getting food that you usually can't find vegan versions of as well as the portion size.
Read morePros: So many options, Friendly staff, Excellent food
Cons: Price
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greengrub
Points +167
Incredible soul vegan find!!!! - Edit
Stumbled upon this restaurant after looking around in the Silver Springs MD area. I tried several dishes with my wife and all were Amazing!!!
Read morePros: Great taste , Quick and friendly service , Open dining room that is large
Cons: Not all Foods completely healthy but worth it
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veganwflightbenefits
Points +584
fast and soul filling - Edit
Fast vegan soul food, what more can you want? Great mac and cheese.
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mday
Points +117
perfect - Edit
the best restaurant i’ve ever experienced, and it’s all vegan!
Read morePros: everything is vegan, affordable, vegan mac and cheese
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marcelliousg
Points +18
Just good eating! - Edit
Good soul food!
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barkman64
Points +20
Great comfort food - Edit
I'm visiting Maryland from out of town. I had the vegan Chik'n Drummies w/ BBQ, the sauteed cabbage, and the vegan Mac 'n' cheese. I also had an oatmeal raisin cookie for dessert. Everything was delicious.
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angylart1
Points +28
Too much Soy - Edit
I love NuVegan. I stopped eating there because there is SOY in everything, per menu. Salads, sanwiches, cakes, bread. I cannot eat so very much soy! Some women cannot partake of soy. Soy induced breast cancer is real. This is not my issue, but for some women it is.
Read morePros: Lots of choices.
Cons: Soy in everything!
calihoney
I agree. I only go once in awhile!
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Drissy
Points +20
Food & Service Excellent - Edit
My non-vegan friends and I were in town for a conference and had the opportunity to stop by NuVegan June 23, which was conveniently located near The Hotel. The service was superb. After letting the staff know we were first-timers from out of town, they patiently assisted us with samples of practically everything to ensure we were satisfied before we left. The food was fresh and absolutely delicious, and thankfully, my non-vegan friends enjoyed it just as much as I did. Five thumbs up from us!
Read morePros: Excellent Food, Friendly Staff, Samples available
Cons: There is not a NuVegan Cafe in Detroit.
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npynes
Points +77
Wow! - Edit
So good! And when I say good I mean delicious! The Chick’n Drummies were amazing and pretty close to the real thing (I used to love fried chicken 😥). Lasagna was awesome as well, everything really! Pretty impressed!
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jpmpbaby
Points +127
good eats - Edit
Good food pleasant atmosphere. Staff was friendly and informative. Will visit again
Read morePros: all vegan options.
Cons: none
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JayKillnar
Points +209
Great Vegan Food - Edit
Parking is crazy but the food is great
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MizzB
Points +3855
Vegan comfort - Edit
Deliciously affordable, filling vegan dining. Comfort food, soulfully southern comfort. Previously had eaten at the other location. This location, near University of Maryland, is laid out a bit different, and the food is just as good! Order at the counter, either from menu, or combo platter from extensive buffet. The restaurant was changing out grills in prep area the day we went, necessitating either a 30+ minute wait for something off the grill or fried. So we opted to just order from the buffet. Very affordable combo platter options were entree and two sides, or combinations of varying numbers of sides. Made to order smoothies, juices also available.
Read moreThe BarBQ tofu entree was quite good, well seasoned with the tofu having marinated in the sauce; good crispy texture. The ginger tofu was also deliciously well seasoned, and not soggy. Creamy, tasty, mac & cheese. Collard greens also well seasoned, and just right, well
done, from fresh greens.
Pina colada smoothie with a coconut milk base was nicely thirst quenching; flavorful and not too sweet.
Very generous portions of both entrees and sides, enough to share, or save for leftovers.
Food is served in recyclable take out containers, making carryout of leftovers conveniently easy.
Recycling bins next to trash bins. Only thing missing was a compost bin.
Friendly, courteous, knowledgeable staff.
Large, clean bathrooms.
In a shopping area just off main campus; very affordable parking, yet limited because of busyness of area.
Pros: 100% vegan comfort food, affordably priced, deliciously tasty
Cons: busy area; parking can be an issue
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imatikigirl
Points +557
yummy vegan soul food - Edit
Got burgers, Mac and cheese, cornbread (my fave) and a bunch of other stuff. I recommend ordering with your eyes- they have all the sides in buffet style so you can see what calls to you. And go with an empty stomach, the portions are generous!
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NelehEsynce
Points +66
Amazing Food! - Edit
I loved the food choices and everything tastes delicious! There is a bit of a wait so don't go if you're starved. The customer service is nice and the desserts and smoothies taste great! I go here often. Love it!
Read morePros: Great Food. reasonable prices. Great service
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VeganWife35
Points +28
Pretty Good but.... - Edit
This place have good food but..the service is so bad. They gave us someone elses food we returned to get the food we ordered so double check your food before you leave if its take out..the first time we went same thing they messed up my friends order. Ive been here twice once with my friend once with my husband and both times they messed up our orders. We will check out DC location hopefully the service will be great along with the food.
Read morePros: Good Food, Price, Tons of options
Cons: Service (incorrect orders), Waiting time
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LulanMeyoo
Points +26
slow food - Edit
I went for the brunch with my carnivorous mother and little sister. We spent a LONG time waiting for the food. Everyone was really tired of waiting. There wasn't even a big crowd, just a few people. I really don't know why it would take so long.
Read moreI got French toast with side of sausage and cinnamon apples. I liked the sides, but I thought the French toast was pretty dry. My family liked the French toast though. My mom got the breakfast burrito with a side of tofu scramble. It was really good! There are many options to choose from which is great. But overall, I would not come back because the service was so slow. Maybe the location in Dc is better.
Pros: good food, lots of choices, good price
Cons: very very slow
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JackiN
Points +104
Amazing. - Edit
Probably the best vegan restaurant I’ve been to so far in my first 2 months of being vegan. Huge portions, friendly staff, so flavorful. Too bad I’m only visiting.... I’m definitely getting some sides to go for the work week.
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annanj89
Points +28
Hands Down...The BEST vegan restaurant in the DMV! - Edit
Hands Down...The BEST vegan restaurant in the DMV! I can only begin to explain how much I appreciate this restaurant existing. Just go...
Read morePros: Food, Quality, Customer Service
Cons: Make sure they have buns ahead of time at night.
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debbiesmall
Points +2017
mac n cheese is outstanding! - Edit
Wow. Mac n cheese is outstanding. Large variety of ALL VEGAN cafeteria style food. Next to Maryland university. Parking garage.
Read morePros: ALL VEGAN, inexpensive, good location clean free wi fi
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OhHeyWow
Points +20
FANTASTIC!! - Edit
My boyfriend and I had never been here before and everyone was so helpful! The food is AMAZING.
Read moreI cannot wait to go back. I want to try everything!!!
Pros: Food, Service , Space
Cons: Not close enough to me!
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H2OAddict
Points +686
Pleasantly surprised! - Edit
I lived in CP on and off for years as I was a student and then a graduate of UMD. When this cafeteria vegan restaurant opened, I was skeptical. In college towns, these often seem like gimmicks and don't always have the best food. My parents are SOS-free vegans and will not eat here because of the oil and salt, but I've gone with veggie friends and have to say, I was more than pleasantly surprised to find nearly all the food more than palatable!
Read moreThe first time I went here, we all got different things and shared, and I ate the leftovers for days afterwards.
The only issues I had were the dishes were sometimes over-salted and often quite oily. However, the majority of the dishes are flavorful without being overpowering and made from healthy ingredients. It isn't terribly expensive, although a little pricey on a college student's budget, but the amount of food you end up with for the price is a lot!
Pros: Choice
Cons: Salty, Oily
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gingerchews4life
Points +16
vegan soul food! - Edit
Had the ginger tofu, lasagna and chicken tenders. Everything was great.
Read moreHighly recommend and really great staff. Simply delicious!!
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Xtralife
Points +153
Great spot - Edit
Large selection of food to chose from. Very tasty! Metered parking is in the back of the restaurant.
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GMUGrad2002
Points +267
Nice spot - Edit
Funny Location...right next to a burger joint. So you can take your carnivore friends if they refuse to eat with you.
Read moreI had the black bean burger and my 8-year-old daughter said she might have to be a vegan too because it is was so good.
Also had cooked cabbage and garlic kale salad. Daughter had Asian noodle salad.
They do give 3 samples, which is nice because she got to try a different noodle salad and didn't care for it.
We also got a gigantic chocolate chip cookie to go. Yum!!
2-24-17. Had to come back to try something else. Crab cake, Mac & cheese, and Peanut butter shake....OMG!! Going to call a girlfriend now and plan a lunch date for next week so I can get it all again! (Also had Collard greens, but too salty for my taste.)
Pros: nice and roomy restaurant, free samples (3), friendly staff
Cons: parking can be hard
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DCGrrl
Points +101
Fast casual vegan - Edit
We decided to explore the brunch option here, it is very tasty, and we left feeling like we need to come back soon to taste more. Great french toast, veg sausage, cheesy grits, fried chicken drumstix, biscuits and tofu scramble. Nothing was a downer. We went back for lunch to get carryout steak sandwiches. They're not Philly style, but they are good, more of a bbq flavor.
Read moreReally deserving of a more upscale atmosphere, but hey - if you don't like it, you can always get carryout.
I was not impressed with the service for brunch. We went back for lunch and the wait time was really long. Glad to see more vegans, but wish that management was better prepared!
Pros: Range of options, Full vegan menu, Carryout option
Cons: Service
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