Pure Vegan Café
Pure Vegan Café
a burger and french fries
a chicken sandwich and french fries
Chik'n Vindaloo
a chicken sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and avocado
three cups of coffee
a table and chairs
Seating area
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four different flavors of ice cream
outside
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food, burgers
The taco doesn't look like the photo. Very disappointed
Ordering counter
Interior - love the greenery!
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Tikki Burger w/Sweet Potato Fries, Deconstructed Samosa, Channa Masala, Jackfruit Biryani, Plain waffle, Mushroom Sukka, Sambar Idily
food, chowder, soup, soups and chowder
food, curry
FOOD GONE! Delishhhh
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interior
Lynn N.
Sep 29, 2024
Kind service, beautiful space, and delicious food. We had a satisfying Sunday brunch here. With so many options on the menu it took awhile to decide, but the friendly employee gave us a few suggestions. Much of the menu leans towards "comfort vegan", but don't ignore the fantastic Indian fusion options. Mine was delightfully spiced and completely satisfying. It's worth noting that you may need to check your expectations in terms of price and portions (though this is not a criticism, it's just a standard trade-off with higher quality food.)
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Jbear F.
Sep 12, 2024
Very clean and minimalistic decor with artwork for sale. Very friendly staff. A little usual though, you go up to order and look at one of the menus by the register and you are asked to take a menu to a table to peruse then come back up and order. Even-though, no one else was waiting to order. I ordered a Chipotle Salad without pico and the Samosas appetizer with a green spicy and tamarind chutneys. The salad is Romaine lettuce, quinoa, black beans, pico, walnut taco , jalapenos, avocado, cilantro dressing, cashew dressing. I mixed it all together and boy was it one of the best salads I've ever had. Flavorful and creamy. The samosas were not hard and crunchy like most but softish and fluffy. Tasty by itself but very good along with both chutneys. The chutneys were so good. I took the leftovers home.I be back and definitely worth a try even if you're a meat-eater like me.
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Robin A.
Oct 5, 2024
We stopped in for a quick early dinner on our way through town. They have a good mix of healthy and "junk" food options. My husband loved the Rainbow burger and fries. I ordered the Breakfast Burger and kale slaw. Everything was delicious. My only complaint was my husband's food and the slaw came but then three to-go orders were filled before my burger arrived so my husband was already done eating before my burger arrived. Nice size tables, but I find metal chairs cold.
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J W.
Jul 8, 2024
Pure Vegan in Durham offers an exceptional dining experience with a diverse and flavorful menu. The dishes are creative and satisfying, perfect for both vegans and non-vegans. The staff is friendly and attentive, ensuring a pleasant visit. The cozy atmosphere makes it an ideal spot for a meal with friends or family. Highly recommended!
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Crystal M.
Jun 19, 2024
This place was delicious! Came with my husband and parent-in-laws. We all enjoyed our vegan meal. It's super cute inside the restaurant and service was quick and kind. Must try vegan restaurant in North Carolina!
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Priscilla R.
Feb 29, 2024
Came here for a quick bite and was not disappointed.Ambiance: it's a large seating area with large and small tables. It's bright and welcoming. I will say that it doesn't feel very clean. The tables wobble and we had to clean our own table no matter where we were choosing to sit. By no means an upscale place more of a grab and go or casual hangout spotFood: I chose the rainbow burger at the suggestion of the counter clerk. It was delicious! The sauce made all the difference. I also ordered the sweet potato fries which are usually a hit or miss no matter where you order but they were perfectly fried. Crispy and fresh. Service: great service. The counter clerk was very patient as we asked questions about the menu and very friendly. We were a group of 4 and some of us got our food quick but the last two took quite some time to come out. They did check on us and told us it would be out soon but the rest of the tables food got cold while we waited for the rest. Overall i would go again to try other things from the menu. I might just take it to go next time.
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Edward Y.
Aug 10, 2024
Came here after a long run and got their chicken and waffles, chili hot dog and power shake. Food came out hot and delicious. Super friendly staff. Beautiful place for a meal. Really enjoyed our recovery vegetarian lunch here.
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Shanelle Y.
Oct 10, 2023
I'm not vegan, but I decided to come here for lunch with a friend. The inside was spacious and nicely decorated. There were lots of plants and plenty of seating options. We ordered tea, samosas and avocado toast. The meal came out fairly quickly but we were waiting a while for the tea. By the time the tea came out we had finished the meal already. The samosas were crispy and delicious, and they seemed authentic. The avocado toast was good too, although it was pretty basic. Overall, the meal was pretty basic/standard but it was good, and the owner was friendly. I would be interested in coming back to try out some of their other items!
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Paul M.
Aug 31, 2023
I don't require vegan food, but I thought this would be an interesting place to try, and it turned out to be so! I have been to this space in a few of its prior owners' iterations. The new décor is quite welcoming and you get some nice sunshine in the late afternoon.The "Rainbow Burger" was delightfully spicy and included lots of fresh vegetables (well, onions, lettuce etc for a nice burger). The regular potato fries were dynamite! So crispy on the outside, and spiced a little bit.Any drink seems to take the final price up quite a bit. I'm glad to know of this place.
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M. K.
Jul 30, 2024
Totally average. In fact I'd give it 2 stars, but Durham has few all-vegan options, so I'll be generous.Service was not friendly, the floors were wet and sticky, and the bathroom had a creepy smell (and not from what you'd expect).Still, it's about the food, right?So my wife ordered the mac & cheese and some sort of burger. Both were OK, although the mac had way too many crispy onions on and in it.As for me, I ordered Indian, as half the menu is Indian. The dhai puri appetizer was interesting but not as saucy as it appears in the menu photo. Crunchy, walnut-shaped puffs filled with chilled tamarind chutney, vegan yogurt, and bits of tomato. My wife didn't like it, but I thought it was different.BIG THUMBS DOWN however to the vindaloo plate. One measly chick'n drumstick and a couple chunks of potato in a mild sauce (you expect vindaloo to be spicy; not here!), with way too much rice and 3-4 slices of bland "naan". It looks like the menu photo, but it simply isn't good. Spice it up and add more chick'n, guys. Don't be stingy.
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