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Soule' Cafe

Southern, Vegan Po'Boys & Gumbo

Worth ordering: #1 Gumbo in New Orleansnamed in 9 reviews

Try the vegan gumbo, widely praised for its hearty, authentic flavors.

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Top tips

Ask about: cross-contamination Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Good to know: Expect waits of up to two hours during busy times; plan accordingly.
  • Save room for vegan desserts like bread pudding bites and pecan pie.
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  • Order the vegan po'boys and Impossible sliders for classic New Orleans-style vegan dishes.
  • Outdoor and rooftop seating is available if you prefer quieter, open-air dining.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Bread pudding bitesnamed in 5 reviews

  • Worth ordering: Beignet

  • Worth ordering: Pastry

People also mention wings, burger and mac and cheese.

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Also nuggets, fried green tomatoes and spinach dip.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: solo

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and attentive service.

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Also praised for generous portions and lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Soulé Cafe serves Southern comfort food with a strong vegan focus alongside a meat-inclusive menu called "& Friends." The space has a casual, lively atmosphere often described as a great spot for both vegans and omnivores, with highlights including vegan gumbo, po'boys, sliders, and beignets. Service is frequently praised for friendliness and attentiveness, though wait times can sometimes be long and menus reportedly inconsistent.

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2549 Banks St, New Orleans, LA 70119

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–20:00
Tuesday
11:00–23:00
Wednesday
11:00–23:00
Thursday
11:00–23:00
Friday
11:00–23:00
Saturday
17:00–23:00
Sunday
Closed

the food

4.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great service
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How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Separate vegan menu
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
Impossible meat, jackfruit, beyond sausage + 2 more

Good to know: Vegan options aren't always available.

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

Ask about: Cross-contamination: ask about sauces before ordering.

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