Extensive menu with lunch specials, gluten-free options, and brunch on Sunday. Located at the back of the N'Namdi Center for Contemporary Art, the restaurant entrance is on the left side of the building, follow the paved walkway. Looks over an outdoor patio; the bar has brick walls, a vaulted wooden ceiling and Jeff's hand-built birch bar. Its first location is in Ann Arbor. Confirmed open Aug 2018. Open Mon 11:00am-9:00pm, Wed 4:00pm-9:00pm, Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm.
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60 Reviews
First Review by mdethier
Vysturbed
Points +959
Delicious options, slow service - Edit
Everything was delicious 😋 I expected a spicy surprise from one of the peppers but it didn't come, thankfully 😅 Was impressed by the brat for having such an interesting take on Banh Mi, highly recommend it! The wait time can be tedious though compared to their Ann Arbor location, so prepare to wait at least 20 minutes for entrees.
Read moreCan't wait to come back to try their other dishes!
Pros: Lots of options
Cons: Slow service
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Paigecs
Points +594
3.5 stars? A few impressions… - Edit
It would take several more visits to give a fair review of this place so I’ll just give a few assorted impressions.
Read moreI cook extensively at home so at restaurants I gravitate towards items that are hard for me to make perfectly, or take extra steps to prep, or surprise me somehow. The heavily vegan menu (awesome) looked dense with the kind of low-fuss meals I’d cook for myself on weekday: A jambalaya, a tagine-type thing, another bean dish, etc. The item that clearly stood out from this trend was the lasagna, the only non vegan item. So I ordered the couscous dish and hoped for a spin on the dish. My mother ordered the lasagna and enjoyed herself thoroughly. She’s a picky enough eater, so I’m sure this item is delicious. She said she would definitely be back.
We ordered the General Tso’s cauliflower, which is a crowd pleaser. If you like this item, the General Tso cauliflower in the Everyday Vegan cookbook tastes just like it.
My couscous item was perfectly competent…the perfectly charred tempeh elevated it beyond what I would have time to make for myself, but it was a bit ordinary in other respects.
The guava cocktail I ordered was perfect.
Service was friendly but fairly perfunctory…didn’t check in with us after the food came, at all. I finally put my credit card on the table to attract her attention, which she grabbed without mentioning the total. :/
I will note that I have only been in cities that check vaccine cards. This doesn’t.
Updated from previous review on 2022-01-01
Pros: Great cocktail, Extensive vegan menu, Chilled-out chic space
Cons: Unsurprising menu, Checked out servers, Covid practices
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Desh
Points +1195
Vegan Mac … - Edit
I ❤️ a good Vegan Mac cheese and Artichoke-Spinach Dip. They have both.
Read moreThe original Detroit one has a different vibe than the Ann Arbor one but the food is good just the same.
Updated from previous review on 2023-09-06
Cons: A little pricey
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Tofuttib00ty89
Points +1121
Several vegan options & drinks - Edit
The happy hour is great! Half off appetizers if you sit in the bar dining area. Vegan nacho cheese and chips, and spinach artichoke dip are delicious as well as the shisito peppers and cauliflower! Order a beer on tap or some wine. There is an extensive wine selection and any cocktail as well. While Seva is not fully vegan they have now made most of their items vegan. The yam sauce is vegan and mac & cheese, etc. weekdays have different drink specials for happy hour. Check their Instagram for more specials. Breakfast served all day! It is on the pricier side though.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-05
Pros: Outdoor seating , Bar seating
Cons: Not 100% vegan
theNumberOfTheBeast
Awww. So sad. I'll SEVA my support for those who work in service of all living beings-- including mother cows and the dairy industry's littlest victims, their newborn babies. Maybe SEVA stands for Selling Evisceration Violence and Anguish. ☉〰️☉
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Ramy94
Points +134
Really good food but pricey - Edit
I had the bruschetta (must specify vegan), which came with a really tasty, crumbly/creamy almond cheese that reminded me of almond feta recipes I used to see online. I also got the vegan Coney Dog. I learned that I am not a fan of Coney Dogs, but that is no fault of the restaurant - the sausage itself was really good, but apparently I'm not a fan of chili dogs. The mocktails are also delicious but very overpriced.
Read moreAs a side note, I got the yam fries as a side with my Coney Dog and a table next to me hopefully let me know that it came with a non-vegan aioli by default. My server had not mentioned this, so I had to flag her down and swap it for barbecue sauce before she brought it out. Thank you to my fellow vegans who overheard me ordering!
Pros: Bruschetta is perfect, Tasty sausage used for Coney dog, Tasty variety of mocktails
Cons: So expensive!, Have to be careful to veganize everything
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Elaine525
Points +83
Delicious - Edit
Delicious food and very friendly service. The waiter checked on us several times throughout our meal.
Read moreWe ordered the taco salad with tempeh and greek salad with tofu. Both were too large to eat. Definitely a great experience.
Pros: Delicious food , Attentive wait staff, Quick service
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Malibu19
Points +17
So delicious - Edit
Quite a few vegan options, the Mac and Cheese was incredible, and the Quesadilla was delicious as well
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Veggiedancer
Points +204
Vegan coney dog!!! - Edit
They had so many delicious options, it was hard to choose. The food was great and I was so happy to get to try the Detroit coney dog. Service was warm and kind. As an added bonus they help take care of the local alley cats😄
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jlevey3
Points +169
Tasty veg eats - Edit
Had lunch at Seva. Love the plentiful vegan and vegetarian options - almost everything can be made vegan. Nice outdoor shaded patio seating area (not technically dog friendly per a sign on the door, but its a nice space and should be).
Read moreOrdered the vegan nachos and Caesar side salad to start - both were delicious. For mains ordered the jambalaya and the vegan black bean and sweet potato quesadilla - we felt that both were good but not great. As a veg restaurant, wish they made their own protein vs using Beyond Meat. Enjoyed our time here, will come and try other entrees (some of the sandwiches looked great) and would recommend.
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ErrolMongetJr.
Points +13
Food not as good as advertised. - Edit
Saw that it was rated high, food was overrated. Tried a good bit of options and nothing was impressive. Mediocre at best! Service was bomb! Place had a good atmosphere, food didn't match unfortunately.
Read morePros: Good vibes, Great customer service
Cons: Food not that good
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PreciousHarris
Points +44
Great Options - Edit
Better the customer service experience. Missing bottled spring water. The Jambalaya was excellent. Cauliflower was good. Will be back, hopefully customer service improves.
Read morePros: Plenty of vegan substitutes , Great food
Cons: Service not so great
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VickieMorts
Points +28
great recommendation from friends - Edit
We arent from here but venture often to see sporting events and concerts etc. A vegan business owner back home told us about this place and we tried it a couple weeks ago. They were right. its very good! Awesome vegan food options, great drink options, and solid service. My husband is picky and he really liked his chili hot dog and didnt even know if was vegan! We look forward to coming back again soon.
Read morePros: Food, Atmosphere, Service
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mrsanteater12
Points +89
I want to swim in the spinach-artichoke dip - Edit
simply amazing… there’s so many vegan spots in detroit but seva seems to be the only one with hours that i can make it to- but i’m not complaining! everything is so so tasty and awesome. i like how it’s just recognizable foods turned vegan/vegetarian. i’ve been here 1000 times and i’ll go another 1000 and another
Read morePros: Vegan spinach artichoke dip yup yep , Vegan bruschetta , Vegan everything!
Cons: pricy
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Danski
Points +101
Amazign food and service, so many options - Edit
Amazign food and service, so many options
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ereotav
Points +53
Nice spot - Edit
Cozy eatery with good vegan fare and many gluten free options
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-06-02
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Cute outdoor dining area, Many Gluten free options
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laura8it
Points +594
Consistently good option - Edit
In Detroit’s ever expanding vegan scene, Seva is now one of the oldest places still around. While the food isn’t as flashy as some newer places, it’s always good and seems to be especially well received by omnis. They are open most days, have great seating inside and out, and a full bar. It’s maybe not the first place to come to mind for me, but always a solid option.
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DC Vegan
Points +337
A decent place for a vegan meal - Edit
Seva is on a little side street, in what appears to be an art collective. It's a bit tricky to find, but once you get there, it's a bright, open space. It's entirely vegetarian, and most of the items can be made vegan. My boyfriend and I ordered a bruschetta to share, a large appetizer with pieces of bread, tomato, olive tapenade, and almond pesto. It was fun putting them together and totally delicious. He ordered the jambalaya, and I got the mushroom French Dip with vegan cheese. I do think we ordered a bit much to eat, as the portions are generous (especially the large pile of fries that came with my sandwich!). It didn't stop us from getting a dessert to share, the chocolate raspberry cake.
Read moreThe service was friendly and competent. If I go back to Detroit, I'll definitely try again. (But maybe I'll get a salad next time.)
Pros: vegan friendly, cozy space
Cons: hard to find
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WFPBNonna
Points +161
Hidden gem - Edit
Stopped by after a visit to the DIA. Friendly and efficient staff. Cocktails were very good. I loved my Smoke on the Guava. The food was quite good. We’ll definitely go back. Nice to have vegan choices in Detroit.
Read morePros: Good menu, Nice staff, Quality food
Cons: Can get loud , Parking can be a challenge , Little hard to find
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DGR
Points +299
It’s fine - Edit
Very difficult to find, especially at night. The food was good, but the service was really bad. They got orders wrong, took a VERY long time to do everything, charged us wrong several times, and were rude. I would be a little more understanding if they were busy, but they weren’t at all. We also had 3 people in our party all find hair in their food. Oh, and it’s very overpriced.
Read morePros: Good variety of dishes , Lots of vegan options
Cons: Expensive , Bad service , Mediocre food
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ndines
Points +551
Fresh and super tasty - Edit
Had the African peanut soup and tempeh Caesar salad and can’t recommend them enough!!! Such flavorful spices in the soup and the Caesar was really, really great
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666maggie
Points +30
pretty good - Edit
Seva can be hit of miss depending on what you order, since their menu is so large some things end up being better than others and some things end up worse, and there is sometimes inconsistencies with the same dishes from day to day. I would still recommend it, but just be aware of that so you aren’t disappointed!
Read morePros: lots of options, some menu items hit differently
Cons: can be inconsistent , some menu items do not hit
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VegaNeezy
Points +59
Good not great - Edit
First time here. Had to put our name and number on a wait list but the hostess never texted us. Eventually we went back up and were seated.
Read moreOur server was pleasant but made several mistakes regarding our order. Pencil and paper go a long way here. The wrong appetizers were brought to our table but we offered to take them. One was supposed to be comped but wasn’t and added another $12.95 to our bill. She unfortunately put the order in incorrectly and this was also due to not writing anything down. We ordered two appetizers, a soup, a side dish, three entrees and two desserts and a beverage. We were an $100 bill for two people.
The highlights of the meal were the General Tso’s Cauliflower, the Pesto Pizza Sandwich and the Red Lentil Curry Soup which was excellent. On the other hand, the French fries were soggy and greasy, the Bruschetta is overpriced and the cake is served cold so it loses its moisture.
I’d come back again. Plenty of vegan options and customizations to make some dishes vegan. Prices are respectable but service needs to improve.
Updated from previous review on 2021-07-12
Updated from previous review on 2021-07-12
Pros: Vegan options , Cool location
Cons: Service was lacking , Nowhere to sit while waiting
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rnr2001
Points +15
Amazing - Edit
The food here is amazing! Great atmosphere and staff! Will be back for sure!
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melodymcc11
Points +30
Cozy dining experience - Edit
Overall, we had a great experience at Seva!
Read moreService: 5 stars
Ambiance: 4 stars
Number and variety of vegan options: 5 stars
Food itself: 3 to 4 stars?
I had the chips with guacamole for an appetizer, which was delicious. Then for the entrée, I had the Beyond burger with fries and a side of pinto beans. The entrée was okay, definitely not bad, but did not knock my socks off. The burger was overcooked, the fries didn't seem to be salted, and the pinto beans didn't seem to have any seasoning. But I added salt to everything, and overall enjoyed the meal!
My husband got the vegan Rueben, which he said "was not super Rueben-like, but was tasty and yummy." And our friend got the jambalaya, which he said was absolutely delicious (and this was his second time eating at Seva and ordering the jambalaya.) So ymmv depending on which dish you order. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant and I would probably go back again.
Pros: Cute and cozy, very pretty outdoor eating area, Good service, Great variety of vegan options
Cons: Overcooked Beyond burger, Food under-seasoned
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ariaej17
Points +51
great vegan/vegetarian place - Edit
i prefer this location over the one in ann arbor. i’ve had multiple entrees and appetizers and every single one was delicious (my favorites are the general tso’s cauliflower and bruschetta!) the staff is nice and i haven’t had any issues with my order the three times i’ve came here and the restaurant is pretty clean! would recommend!
Read morePros: many vegan options, menu changes every 6 months
Cons: some items are overpriced
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Cas.
Points +36
Beyond Burger - Edit
Decided to grab a carry-out. I ordered the Beyond Burger with v.cheese and fries. I added grilled onions to the burger. The meal was hot delicious! Looking forward to trying more menu items.
Read moreService was fast friendly!
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delicateillusion
Points +130
Wonderful! - Edit
Love the atmosphere. Great menu and helpful staff.
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