This place is simple and clean with AMAZING Indian Food! Everything was cooked fresh to order and…read morethe owners were extremely welcoming. You can't go wrong with any choice.

I got a chance to try this restaurant only recently even though I have been hearing about the place…read morefor many years. It's a family owned place where the husband and wife duo manage everything. The food tastes like authentic Gujarati home cooked food. As the word Shakhahari (Hindi) denotes, it's a vegetarian plate (no egg as well as most vegetarians don't eat egg in India). I like the place and the food and recommend it to anyone who wants to try vegetarian Indian food.

What a find! I am not a vegetarian or a vegan but I have been exploring more plant forward foods. I…read morehave to say Heirloom Food Company makes a mighty fine vegan burger made in-house, filled with healthy lentils, brown rice, beets (don't turn your nose up to beets. The patty did not taste at all of beets) and fresh lettuce, purple cabbage, cucumber and carrot toppings with this melted slice of vegan cheddar on a crispy grilled patty. The Beta Burger had this beautiful grilled flavor to it. It was so good I actually purchased patties to take home. We also tried the vegan blt wrap. All fresh and good in its own right. I would definitely go back again especially for the Beta Burger.

Food is good but very over priced. It's mostly organic but TBH you don't know for sure because they…read moresay they "try" to use local produce when possible as well as organic. My daughter and I went recently and I had a veggie burger and she had a big salad. We had a dessert each which were extremely expensive and small. We each had a smoothie (Over $10 each) Our lunch came to $58 - way too expensive. It is the only vegan or vegetarian cafe around but in this day with everything so expensive I won't be back

For my husband's birthday, I surprised him with a five-course vegan dining experience by Three…read moreGirls Vegan Creamery in Guilford, CT... and WOW I can't recommend it enough. Every single course was out of this world -- so flavorful, so thoughtful, just incredible from start to finish. They only host these fancy dinners once or twice a year. (The next one is April 16th and then not again until next year! A Five-Course Italian Vegan Chef's Dinner Included ANTIPASTI DI PRIMAVERA Roasted Vegetable & Goat-Style Cheese Quiche House "Ricotta" & Herb Crostini with Fresh Fig Heirloom Caprese ZUPPA Velouté di Zucca with Stuffed Squash Blossom Silken butternut squash soup, gently simmered with shallot and olive oil Finished with cashew crema and crispy sage PRIMO Hand-Rolled Agnolotti di Primavera Sweet pea purée, house ricotta, lemon Light beurre-style sauce, fresh herbs SECONDO "Porchetta", Potato Pavé & Spring Vegetables House-made Italian roast, slow-roasted with garlic, fennel, & rosemary Finished with a warm white-wine, shallot & rosemary jus DOLCI Fried dough bites Fresh Cannoli Peanut butter and chocolate cookie Hot fudge dip Doesn't that make your mouth water? YUMMY

I love Three Girls Vegan!…read more They've definitely gotten better service wise now that we're out of that 6-feet apart phase in our lives. Though, I vowed never to come back after a few poor visits a long time ago, I'm glad I didn't keep that promise. Now that the cafe is open to the public again, things are running smoothly and it's nice to be able to interact with the staff. The food here is AMAZING. I'm not personally vegan but the menu items can easily turn anyone into a vegan. I'm currently learning how to recreate some of these recipes. I live in NC so when we drive to CT, Three Girls Vegan is a must-visit. Some of my favorite options are: the "clam" strips, chik'n bowl with mashed potatoes (it recreates the KFC bowl really well), Caesar salad, eggplant pesto rolls, and the chocolate donuts. I love going in after picking up my to-go order waiting outside because their bakery section isn't on the online menu, so I might add a few extra desserts while I'm there. The inside is cute, minimally decorated, but welcoming. There are a few tables inside but seating is mostly outside. I always look forward to my next roadtrip to CT because Three Girls Vegan will always be on that list of places I need to visit before going home. Yes, there is a location in SC but I have yet to go.

I had an outstanding birthday dinner at Foglia on Friday with my parents. The fresh pasta made…read morein-house is incredible and everything on the menu is vegan and delicious, even to my somewhat picky omnivore dining partners :). Everyone who works there is friendly and inviting, and even gave us a cute little amuse to start the night and the buckwheat shortbread to end. Here's everything we ordered: Agnolotti stuffed with tofu ricotta, with English peas, bacon, and a savory broth (my entree, I loved this - the broth was quite salty but the peas added a lovely freshness) Fazzoletti e funghi: local blue oyster mushrooms in a white wine cream sauce ‍ (my Mom's entree, also delicious and so umami) "Ivy rose" mocktail with grapefruit, prickly pear, and limeade (delightful!) Appetizers: fried squash blossoms stuffed with tofu ricotta in pomodoro sauce, and housemade focaccia with a trio of whipped butters (thyme and shallot, Calabrian chili, and smoked sweet onion). The ratio of butter to focaccia was more than double what we could use (we ordered more focaccia to spread it on!) but both of these apps were perfect. Foglia burger: house burger patty, tomato jam, garlic aioli, lettuce, onions, pickles, onion ring, housemade focaccia, and spicy agave parsnip fries (my dad's entree and to my delight he really enjoyed it!) Dessert: a gigantic slice of tiramisu (my favorite cake!). This was a huge slab, enough to share and have some leftover for breakfast. A little on the dry side for tiramisu but still really nice. Foglia is such a gem and we had a great time in Bristol, it's a beautiful town. The restaurant is small and cozy but was not too busy when we went. I highly recommend Foglia for a special occasion!

A true hidden gem--one that deserves to stick around…read more We've been here a few times, but this was our first experience with the tasting menu (with wine pairing), and it really elevated everything. Advertised a 5 courses - we counted seven. The evening unfolded at a perfect pace over a relaxed two-plus hours, with attentive, knowledgeable service that never felt rushed. While we're not typically focused on vegetarian cuisine, every course was thoughtful, flavorful, and satisfying. The appetizer and pasta courses were standouts--creative, beautifully executed, and memorable. The wine pairings were spot-on and complemented each dish seamlessly. Restaurants like this only survive if diners seek them out and return--so whether it's your first visit or your fifth, it's well worth it. The chef/owner was nominated for a James Beard Award a few years ago, and the talent is evident in every course. Total with tip was about $370--very fair for the quality and experience.

I had the most incredible experience today at Green Leaf Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurant. I'll admit,…read moreI was a bit hesitant at first since it seemed quiet around lunchtime. But just as I arrived, another customer reassured me--it turns out he's been coming here for years and couldn't stop raving about the food. From the moment I stepped in, the owner's warm, genuine hospitality completely won me over. I decided to try the protein-rich salad with avocado, jicama, quinoa, kidney beans, tofu, and a mango vinaigrette. I also ordered a fresh carrot-ginger-apple juice and the kale sweet potato quesadilla with pepper jack cheese. Every single bite was unforgettable--fresh and bursting with flavor. I literally found myself closing my eyes just to savor the taste. It truly felt like a little slice of heaven. Thank you Bala for serving delicious, healthy and heavenly food!

We love this place. The vegan Reuben with a side of sweet potato fries is delicious! This is our go…read moreto whenever we are in Framingham.

Cool spot for great vegan food, good cocktails and beers. Edgy indie punk music playing adds to the…read moreatmosphere. Highly recommend the shepherds pie, "fish" sandwich, and mac n cheese. Will be back.

Fish sando- crispy tasty yummy would get again! No allergy issues!…read more Mac with homemade cheese- creamy and fun! Would definitely return!

Bloodroot is an amazing woman owned restaurant that is almost 48 years young…read more Nestled on the edge of the Brewster Cove, the views have always been my favorite part of our visit. We have been lucky enough to have been coming for over 40 years. Earlier this year, one of the founding owners passed away. Sadly, the restaurant is closing in December 2025. Despite yourself a favor and make a reservation now. You will have to wait in line to order, but you will be guaranteed a seat. Come prepared to do your part. Starting with picking up your meal and then by clearing your table when you are through. While dining, be sure to peek at the great collection of vintage pictures that cover the walls. There is so much history in this building. On this visit Mom and I ate well, as always and we left full. I had an amazing Bloodroot (vegetarian) burger and mom tried the "chicken" sandwich. Both came with salads, a pickle and kettle chips. We had an amazing last meal and shared a lot of sweet memories. If only they were closer, we would be here everyday.

Founded in 1977, Bloodroot is nearing its 50th anniversary. It also will be commemorating its…read morelegacy. For this historic restaurant that has created its own recipes both for its menu planning and for its business plan, 50 years is an enviable achievement that marks a milestone. Bloodroot began stirring feminism into food during an era when feminist cafés and bookstores sprang up all across North America. Bloodroot has outlasted them all. And through its four vegetarian cookbooks, Bloodroot has contributed to both the feminist and the vegetarian movements beyond Connecticut's borders. The restaurant has defied convention in many ways, even in its location on a dead-end street of a peaceful residential neighborhood. Its secluded site provides a spacious yard, ample parking, and a waterfront view. Picnic tables in the yard and patio foretell of informal and leisurely dining. Indoors, this historic landmark looks like a museum. The olden furniture may have been sourced from antique shops. Tapestries hang from the rafters. Chandeliers simulate candlelight. An entire wall is decorated with dozens of framed black-and-white vintage photos of females, all looking like the faded portraits of your great-grandmas. Bloodroot is all about Mom. The food, "like mother used to make," is akin to grandma's and mom's home cooking. Not haute cuisine, but not crunchy-granola health foods either. To my disappointment, white flour, white sugar, and white rice rule the day. The mostly conventional fare with an ethnic flair simply omits the meat. Until ten years ago, Bloodroot was stuck in the last century, still clinging to cow's milk products on its menu, thereby supporting a dairy industry that cruelly exploits the females of the species. This feminist collective's transition into veganism was long overdue. I have dined at Bloodroot over thirty times in the past 40-years, during which the building and décor have little changed. Historic indeed. Its menu, however, changes both seasonally and almost daily depending upon what produce is available. On some occasions, I have been treated to memorable meals that rival even the most expensive vegan restaurants of Manhattan. But sometimes the food did not rise above the level of my own home cooking, so I was better off staying home. You just need to choose wisely. One change in décor has occurred in its adjoining bookstore. In the age of Amazon, it has morphed into more of a reading library with comfy couches that encourage you to browse through the books. On one table and one shelf, some used books, mostly pertaining to the subjects of feminism or vegetarianism, can indeed be purchased, but that selection is small compared to the other shelves crowded with books intended only for perusal. While the three earlier Bloodroot cookbooks are out of print, its current volume is in print and so offered for sale. Another change. In the past, you were usually greeted by Selma Miriam, who cofounded Bloodroot with her business and life partner, Noel Furie. But Selma won't be greeting us anymore. She died last February at age 89. Tributes and obits filled Connecticut news media, and she was accorded a lengthy obituary in The New York Times. I would be remiss if not sharing an ill-fated personal anecdote. Under the guise of required membership to some obscure historical society, this feminist collective used to reserve one night a week for admission to women only. On one such members-only night in 1988, a luminary of the animal rights movement and I had arrived right after broadcasting his animal rights talk show on WPKN-FM on which we announced we were heading to Bloodroot right after the show, essentially promoting the restaurant on the noncommercial radio station. Selma knew us both, but cordially turned us away. Despite our begging, she refused to serve us even outside and out of sight. I felt like a Black in Jim Crow South denied a seat at the lunch counter. While I don't recall the woman after whom the historical society was named, it should have been called, The Jim Crow Historical Society. Presently filling roles both at the front and the back of the house, Noel (in my photo, depicted standing) is one busy woman. And Bloodroot is beginning a new chapter in its CookBook of Life. In case you're wondering about the meaning of its sanguinary name that may seem contradictory for a vegetarian restaurant, the bloodroot is a wildflower native to New England whose roots sprout up all around it with flowering shoots. But this iconic Bloodroot in Bridgeport stands alone.

Loved the special bulgar and chickpea salad, wonderful flavor…read more The Italian sausage tofu pasta captured the flavor and texture of the familiar replaced meat option and I love the artichoke hearts. Spaghetti was the right pasta choice. New chocolate ganache was rich and smooth. Coconut whipped cream was more like ice cream and a good add-on. Hope to visit again from CA Pros: Lot of quality choices, Cute but small establishment but glad for dine-in Cons: Bit of a wait for the food

Great food and service. The vegan patty special was amazing, as was the pea soup, French onion…read moresoup, and coconut cake. Would definitely go again!

Saybrook Swell is a bowl, smoothie, toast, etc. spot on the main drag of the Old Saybrook Business…read moreDistrict. The shop has a clean boutique sort of feel. I recently visited with the hope of getting an acidic fruit forward juice or smoothie. Unfortunately, the Smoothie's on the menu all had some sort of dairy or dairy substitute and I didn't notice much of a fresh juice selection. So I shifted my attention to the iced tea section of the menu. I ordered an Iced Green Tea with Blackberry and Elderflower Syrup. I drank with a straw and my first drink was from the bottom of the cup. It was a bit sweet at first, but after stirring my tea, it was much better. 4 Stars

I love stopping in when I'm in Old Saybrook! The 188 Main Avocados toast lives rent free in my head…read moreso, I will occasionally take a trip out of my way just to get it. I also love all their smoothie options, there are so many to choose from. The staff are always very nice!