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. Open Mon-Sat 12:00pm-8:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-7:00pm.
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8150 Baltimore Ave, College Park, Maryland, USA, 20740
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90 Reviews
First Review by brosner
marcelliousg
Points +18
Just good eating! - Edit
Good soul food!
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barkman64
Points +18
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 +97
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 +206
Great Vegan Food - Edit
Parking is crazy but the food is great
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MizzB
Points +3731
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 +479
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 +1927
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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boysen_bean
Points +554
Tasty and Friendly! - Edit
I only recently learned that there was another branch of Nuvegan/Woodlands in college park. I do not suggest passing this place by. Seriously, go here. They have an extensive menu, ranging from the best fried chickn and macncheese i have had, to raw items and veggies. Although i got carryout, the atmosphere looked like a great place to hang out. They have free wifi too. I only wish they were close enough to deliver :(
Read morePros: mac n cheese. eat it., friendly staff, free wifi
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veggie_htx
Points +2082
Always delicious! - Edit
Nu Vegan has such a great selection of hot sides, cold sides, and baked goods. Their portions are huge and the quality is excellent, and so satisfying. I got the red curry tofu, which had the perfect level of spice and the sautéed cabbage (Nu realllly knows how to do cabbage right). I got a strawberry cupcake for dessert and it was a treat to have such a fresh strawberry taste throughout the super moist cake and icing. This is an absolute must for vegans if you're in the College Park area!!!!
Read morePros: Excellent food, Large Portions
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veganrx1
Points +57
❤️❤️❤️ - Edit
I really love it here. Sort of an a la carte. They let you taste samples.
Read moreI absolutely adore that they have their menu precisely marked with items you might be trying to avoid. If you are trying to avoid soy, it's clearly marked what has soy and what doesn't. If you're avoiding gluten etc.
Sooooo lovely. Initially overwhelming with so many options lol. I thought WOW, this is totally AWESOME!!! They were really nice about answering any questions you might have.
Pros: ❤️❤️❤️ Totally vegan and clearly defined menus for
Cons: Can get expensive but it's well worth it.
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GazWatson
Points +204
great food - Edit
This is only a couple of miles away from the hotel I'm staying in at the moment, so extremely handy. And it's great, everything I've tried in there so far has been lovely, the service was great, and it always seems to be quite busy. An excellent cafe.
Read morePros: great food, great staff, handy location
Cons: doesn't open early enough for breakfast
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MerrylAzriel
Points +62
Vegan fast food and cafeteria - Edit
Since NuVegan opened in College Park, it's been my go-to place for take out when we don't feel like cooking dinner. The sandwiches tend to be a bit on the fried-and-fast-foodish side, but they are definitely worth trying - especially the crab cake sandwich. They are also larger than one person can comfortably digest at one sitting. I mostly stick with the hot dishes, which rotate daily. Favorites are the bbq tofu, eggplant parmesan, and salisbury steak. The "cheesy" dishes like the lasagna and mac n cheese tend to be too creamy/salty for me. The smoothies are very nice, set off by a pinch of cinnamon. The peanut butter smoothie is a bit of a unique offering and definitely worth trying. It's great to have a reliable vegan place in the neighborhood.
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CorbettDan
Points +32
Great Vegan Restaurant - Edit
Great Vegan restaurant with lots of choices. Love the Steak and Cheese and Vegan Drummettes.
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