Soul Vegetarian East

In Short – This gathering spot is popular with students of African culture and steadfast fans of meat-alternative and non-dairy dishes. Wholesome brown lentil soup or fried tofu sticks with vegan tartar sauce are solid starters; the Garvey is a filling wheat gluten veggie-burger, and the (gluten) barbecue roast sandwich just might outdo the real thing. Daily specials like Salisbury "steak," salads with homemade dressing, and desserts like spice cake and peach pie round out the menu.

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dessert	100.0% positive	“The jerk tofu wrap and the veggie burger are incredible, the fruit shakes are delicious, and the house-made sweet potato pie alone is worth the trip.” “Foods such as battered tofu, battered cauliflower, stir-fry, lasagna, kale greens, baked macaroni, veggie gyros, all vegan deserts which are excellent, hand-burgers, pizza puffs, and the list continues.”
drinks	75.0% positive	“The strawberry heaven drink was tasty but hardly worth a drive from the downtown and being treated so poorly.” “The small health food store has a fantastic juice bar and raw foods section, my favorite!”
food quality	89.86000061035156% positive	“fabulous food....not-so-super service” “Their food is amazing, and you wouldn't believe some of the things.” “ate there on a BUSY Saturday night and received excellent service and awesome food.” “This place has got to have, by far, the best all-vegetarian food I have ever had.” “Foods such as battered tofu, battered cauliflower, stir-fry, lasagna, kale greens, baked macaroni, veggie gyros, all vegan deserts which are excellent, hand-burgers, pizza puffs, and the list continues.” “Soul Vegetarian East is the best restaurant in Chicago for healthy, awesome vegetarian, soul and raw food dishes.” “Brilliant foods like the BBQ Twist sandwich, a really nice lentil soup, or their black bean burger keep their customers coming back - many of which seem to drive all the way out from neighborhoods like Wicker Park and Hyde Park.” “The strawberry heaven drink was tasty but hardly worth a drive from the downtown and being treated so poorly.” “However, the food is also delicious!” “The small health food store has a fantastic juice bar and raw foods section, my favorite!” “Soul Vegetarian is a pretty good restaurant for this type of food and I was pleasantly surprised.” “have to say the service isn't also very friendly, but the great food makes up for that, making it one of my favorite places to eat.” “ordered the daily special and was treated to delicious vegetarian food with a soul food twist.” “Amazing vegan food :)” “On top of that, the food was mediocre at best.” “The Prince salad dressing is incredible.” “The jerk tofu wrap and the veggie burger are incredible, the fruit shakes are delicious, and the house-made sweet potato pie alone is worth the trip.” “the service is definitely not what keeps me coming back time and time again, it's the wonderful food.” “the food here is THE BEST!” “The food is quite good, and all-natural and all vegan!” “This restaurant is located on a pretty barren, depressing strip of 75th Street, but the food makes this vegan spot a must-try.” “enjoy the food.” “love food, am easily wooed by great soul food, and can almost always find something redeeming about a restaurant, but I couldn't believe how bad this restaurant was.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“and the staff is helpful with suggesting good choices.”
overall	100.0% positive	“love food, am easily wooed by great soul food, and can almost always find something redeeming about a restaurant, but I couldn't believe how bad this restaurant was.” “Hands down, the best vegetarian restaurant in Chicagoland.” “Soul Vegetarian East is the best restaurant in Chicago for healthy, awesome vegetarian, soul and raw food dishes.”
service	80.95000267028809% positive	“bad service” “and the staff is helpful with suggesting good choices.” “fabulous food....not-so-super service” “However, service is with a smile and the people are always pleasant.” “the service is definitely not what keeps me coming back time and time again, it's the wonderful food.” “have to say the service isn't also very friendly, but the great food makes up for that, making it one of my favorite places to eat.” “ate there on a BUSY Saturday night and received excellent service and awesome food.”
value	87.5% positive	“Plus, the prices aren't too bad compared to other vegan restaurants.” “This restaurant has good prices.” “The jerk tofu wrap and the veggie burger are incredible, the fruit shakes are delicious, and the house-made sweet potato pie alone is worth the trip.” “The strawberry heaven drink was tasty but hardly worth a drive from the downtown and being treated so poorly.”

02/28/10

Amazing vegan food :)

by SummerBliss at Citysearch

So incredibly yummy... my family and I love eating here! It's amazing. The food is heavenly :) I highly recommend it. Plus, the prices aren't too bad compared to other vegan restaurants... and the staff is helpful with suggesting good choices.

Pros: Delicious, fairly healthy, decent prices
Cons: none that I can think of

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08/19/09

bad service

by soulveg at Citysearch

a employee by the name of crystal hines was so ruled she uses langauge i never heared and split in my food because i told her i wanted to speak with her boss.

Pros: nonthing good to say
Cons: bad service, no one should eat there

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04/18/09

BEST VEGETARIAN FOOD AROUND!

by sunshine1717 at Citysearch

I love this restaurant! I drive all the way from Detroit to go here. The best pulled "pork" sandwich I've ever had.

Pros: Great food! WOW!

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01/13/07

If you believe in supporting restaurants that value and respect their customers DON'T EAT HERE.

by dhansak at Citysearch

The worst service I have ever had at a restaurant. It took us two hours to eat at 2pm when there were only two other tables eating. We waited 35 minutes for our server to take our order and 45 minutes to get our food once we ordered. 15-20 minutes to get our bill after we were done. Our appetizer came out after our other food. Twice we were belittlingly shewed away by employees when we asked once for our server and once for our food after waiting patiently for a very generous time. Not only did they not help us when we asked, but one of them literally waved us off. Three tables that came in after us ordered, ate, and left before we got our food. When we told our server this, he didn't seem to care. He didn't apologize, or offer to make it up to us in any way. In my opinion a business that treats its customers so poorly shouldn't be in business.

On top of that, the food was mediocre at best. Deep fried vegetables are hard to mess up. The split pea soup was watery and the cornbread was hard.. The strawberry heaven drink was tasty but hardly worth a drive from the downtown and being treated so poorly.

I love food, am easily wooed by great soul food, and can almost always find something redeeming about a restaurant, but I couldn't believe how bad this restaurant was. I was so excited to try it after reading all the reviews here, but it failed to meet any expectations. If you believe in supporting restaurants that value and respect their customers DON'T GO HERE.

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12/07/06

Best Find for Healthy Eating on Chicago's South Side

by 1tthompson at Citysearch

Soul Vegetarian has the greatest, thirst-quinching, mouth-watering, food from city-to-city, state-to-state, and country-to-country. Food and healthy eating can get "no better than this." Foods such as battered tofu, battered cauliflower, stir-fry, lasagna, kale greens, baked macaroni, veggie gyros, all vegan deserts which are excellent, hand-burgers, pizza puffs, and the list continues.

There is also a deli next door; but not a traditional deli. This deli is better! There are all sorts of vegetables and foods that makes your "liver quiver." If you are on a strict regiment this is the place for you, if you have a desire to lose a few pounds-this is for you, if you are interested in doing something for dinner a little different or just an awesome experience; I highly recommend this restaurant! Whatever your tastes this is it! Patience is a virtue, though, as this restaurant tries every portion. However, service is with a smile and the people are always pleasant. If you drive down 75th Street and smell something that reasonates within your spirit; beyond a shadow of a doubt.....it is this restaurants food you are smelling!

Happy and Healthy Eating!!!

Best,

TMT

Pros: Thumbs Up
Cons: Service

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02/28/10

Amazing vegan food :)

by SummerBliss at Citysearch

08/19/09

bad service

by soulveg at Citysearch

04/18/09

BEST VEGETARIAN FOOD AROUND!

by sunshine1717 at Citysearch

01/13/07

If you believe in supporting restaurants that value and respect their customers DON'T EAT HERE.

by dhansak at Citysearch

12/07/06

Best Find for Healthy Eating on Chicago's South Side

by 1tthompson at Citysearch

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