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![Chikn sandwich with southern style potatoes [salad] and mac & chz at NuVegan in Washington](https://images.happycow.net/venues/1024/17/90/hcmp1790_1010815.jpeg)
Vegan
Buffet
Delivery
Take-out
Caribbean
Catering
Vegan cafe offering a large soul food menu of southern American style entrees, hot and cold sides, shakes and smoothies. Sample items include vegan soft serve, mac n cheese and biscuits, fried chicken, and Sunday brunch. One of a few branches, this one is in the Howard University/Park View area. Est. in the 2000s as Everlasting Life which became Woodlands then NuVegan in 2015. Black-owned. Reported closed September 2024.
191 Reviews
First Review by Mimi710
ShelbieMoser
Points +238
Unique - Edit
This was a cool cafeteria style and had lots of options! Portions were very good size. It didn’t look the cleanest and wasn’t the most comfortable setting but I enjoyed my overall experience and would go back to try more. The “chicken wings” was the best vegan chicken I ever had. #eatingwithshelbie
Read morePros: All vegan, Lots of options, Good portions
Cons: Food was just warm
Guest
hzanwmn
Points +66
Comforting vegan soul food - Edit
I ordered their food from Ubereats last time I was in D.C. and felt it was finally time to try it in person. I’m very happy I did. The chicken fingers were delicious and so was the Mac n cheese and crispy veggies. I also had a strawberry smoothie and took a cookie home. Will be back for sure!
Read morePros: All vegan, Comforting Soul food, Nice staff
Cons: Little pricey, but worth it!
Guest
CazzMullen
Points +212
Best vegan soul food ever - Edit
This place is incredible. I couldn’t decide what I wanted and the lady was kind enough to let me sample several items. Some notable things: creamy, luscious mac n cheese, collard greens were on point, mom said she’d go vegan if she could have the chicken drummies everyday, lasagna —just wow. And to top it all off I had the blueberry cheesecake, which was soo dang good, although I wish it had a little more of a crust. Nonetheless, everything was solid on flavor and texture. Will be back!😄
Read morePros: huge variety! something for everyone, excellent, friendly service
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JeanRenè
Points +243
Good food - Edit
Simply amazing. Friendly staff.
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brittbaron
Points +58
Wow - Edit
Just wow. Everything here was AMAZING. THE CHICKEN TASTES INDISTINGUISHABLE..,., but honestly so did everything else. One of the best vegan spots I’ve been to. Be mindful though, if you’re super health conscious, this isn’t the place for you.
Read morePros: Diverse crowd , Welcoming environment , Good value/portion sizes
Guest
alivingston24
Points +34
Amazing soul food! - Edit
Wish I could have tried everything! There were so many options!
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gsteiner
Points +384
Nice Selection of Vegan Soul Food - Edit
Nice selection, friendly staff. My non-vegan friends liked it, too.
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levi24
Points +644
Another D.C. Staple - Edit
NuVegan is definitely one of the more intriguing vegan restaurants that I've visited. They specialize in soul food, and have upped the prices the last few years as their popularity has increased. They also have a smoothie stand with more decent prices.
Read moreI ordered the chicken fingers with collard greens, mac and cheese, and cornbread. Yum!
Guest
GregsVeganVittles
Points +178
THE BEST - Edit
The best vegan food! We've been to vegan restaurants around the country and NuVegan is our favorite. We had so many meals in a short 2 day trip. Can't wait to go back!
Read morePros: Entire menu!
Cons: More time to try the entire menu.
Guest
SaraStauffer
Points +18
Wow - Edit
Just an absolutely fantastic experience. Yum
Read moreyum yum
Pros: Entirely vegan menu, Warm environment , Silly staff
Cons: None
Guest
Brusswole_Sprouts
Points +565
Delicious no frills Vegan radness - Edit
Title says it all. Good food. Big portions. Unique flavors. This place is dope.
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badgirlsvegan
Points +2150
My favorite restaurant in DC - Edit
While I was staying in DC, I ate here about twice a week. It’s hands down my favorite place in the whole city. Vegan soul food? Say less.
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missmanda
Points +119
Chill cafe with good soul food - Edit
Love the laidback vibe of this place, the food is consistently good and hearty on a cold day. Mac n cheese and chicken drummies are the bomb!
Read morePros: All vegan, Delicious
Guest
Vandekieft
Points +326
very enjoyable vegan soul food - Edit
Good food. It is the standard Vegan soul food for the area, so it is good with many options. Down side is how processed some of it is.
Read morePros: options, people
Cons: Price, heavily processed
Guest
IanI
Points +148
Simply Fantastic! - Edit
Great food with zero sacrifice on flavors!
Read morePros: Large menu , Healthy & less healthy options , Food quality is consistent
Cons: Not one closer to home (: , Can get a little pricey
Guest
BreannaWhite
Points +415
MUST-EAT for any soul food fans - Edit
If soul food is your thing, head straight here. All the fried chicken, mac & cheese, and veggies you'd see down south now made vegan! The chicken is supreme, and the options for smoothies are great too. The mac takes some getting used to (made with soy milk) but it's top of its class
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2017-03-25
Pros: Down home Southern nostalgia, Many options, Chicken!!!
Cons: Building not secure, homeless guy interrupted us
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MattPark
Points +154
Pretty good! - Edit
First time trying out NuVegan. Pretty spacious restaurant with great faux meat options! Not a fan of their milkshakes, but their sandwiches and hot sides are pretty delicious!
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Judgemike
Points +20
awesome food - Edit
Traveling in DC for the weekend, we found NuVegan. The food was amazing! The best corn bread in the world. So many choices. The manager and all the staff are friendly, knowledgeable, talented, and helpful. Comfort food, smoothies, juice, and desserts. Yum.
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HappyVegetarian28
Points +17
Amazing food! - Edit
Wonderful food. Super nice employees. Reasonably inexpensive. 10/10 would recommend the vegan lasagna and the vegan mac&cheese.
Read morePros: Vegan options were amazing, Tasted like non vegan food, Inexpensive
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Vegankimberley
Points +93
Great comfort food - Edit
I had the vegan fried chicken drummies and my boyfriend had we BBQ tofu with brown rice. We both very much enjoyed our meals! My boyfriend had a peanut butter milkshake and I had a pina colada milkshake. Turned out they had made my shake with soy milk instead of coconut milk, but before I had even noticed, a member of the staff came with the drink made the correct way and their apologies! The shakes were very delicious.
Read moreThe interior and the layout of the order area are a bit dark and awkward. That's a pity, because the food is good. But the looks of it could put off potential customers.
Pros: Delicious vegan options , Not too expensive , Friendly staff
Cons: Not a cosy environment
Guest
Meekz
Points +16
GOOD FOOD, HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE - Edit
My experience started bad with the cooking staff in the back making rude remarks not friendly at all!! Their all young college kids with no professionalism what so ever, fortunately the lady in the front seems to be the most matured and professional, great food but they may piss u off to the point where you’ll go elsewhere where, THEY NEED TO BE RETRAINED OR FIRED!
Read morePros: Great food., Realistic chicken , Decent prices
Cons: HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!! , YOUNG UNPROFESSIONAL STAFF, RUDE REMARKS
Guest
baruchadam
Points +438
Noisy, dark, rushed & unfriendly, but good food - Edit
Would only return if I was in the neighborhood. Noisy, dark, rushed & unfriendly...but someone here is a creative cook.
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SabraRogers
Points +97
Food was great, weird layout - Edit
The food was super great and i wish there was a 4.5 rating but the lay out of the building is weird, you order your food in this odd back room then go to the front to pay and buy drinks. this is very confusing for someone new, also the interior design isn’t the cutest, but they have couches which i love. other than that the employees where nice and i was impressed my they amount of people coming in.
Read morePros: good food, nice employees , lots of food options
Cons: lil pricy, not the best interior design/lay out
Guest
Mitchel
Points +292
A great restaurant. - Edit
NuVegan has a great environment and a great selection of lots of vegan food.
Read moreI always go for the vegan crabcake sandwich and fries!
Guest
PeaceJoySol
Points +36
Dreaming About this Food - Edit
I had the opportunity to eat at NuVegan Cafe while traveling. I haven't stopped dreaming about it since! This food is spectacular. The Chick'n Drummies were so good that I wished I had ordered twice as many. The collard greens were smoky and delicious and the mac and cheese was so creamy and flavorful, the best I have had since becoming vegan. I wanted to try everything on the menu. I wish I lived closer so that I could go back all the time. My non-vegan family members were very impressed as well. I had at least 3 people tell me that the Crab Cake Sandwich was one of the best items on the menu, so I sure wish I had tried that too! I will just have to go back again one day.
Read morePros: Amazing Food, Friendly Staff, Lots of seating
Cons: Tiny Bathroom with no mirror, Order/Pay setup is a bit awkward
Guest
veganatic
Points +126
soul food is the s**t - Edit
i loved to have the opportunity twice to eat there and taste what’s soul food like. really good, well done in a nice setting. it seems extremely original to me and authentic. the food is delicious and staff friendly
Read morePros: all vegan, cultural experience, big portions
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leighnotlevi
Points +22
great “chicken” - Edit
staff was friendly and their fried chicken was amazing. definitely recommend.
Read morePros: lots of options, friendly staff
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