We came all the way from Staten Island to try Gaia & Loki. And I have to say it was worth the…read moredrive. The menu has a great array of choices which made us want to order everything!!. I The waitress did an impressive job taking care of everyone. With the cost of managing an establishment I'm sure it's difficult to stay above water. So one waitress makes sense. BUT even so, this place doesn't cut corners. Not only are the servings very generous the food is incredible. I couldn't believe it was vegan. The aesthetics of the restaurant is very whimsical and could be a great date spot. There were families, couples, girl dinners going on, it was a vibe!!. I suggest you try the pineapple rice it was so good. The mango colada was yummy. It was a 10 out of 10. The owner Jackie was so nice and humble. She put the icing on the cake!! I can go on and on about this place BUT I'll let you try it and I'm sure you'll agree.

I'm not personally big on vegan establishments (as a vegetarian myself), but was interested in this…read moreplace as it's near where we live now. Decided to come here on a whim on a Friday night. Apparently there was a wait of 45 mins if we wanted a table, but no wait if we sat at the "bar." (1) I saw a couple open tables, so found that weird, but we said it's okay and obliged to sit at the bar. After that, it was a little bit weird as the waiter took like 10 mins to get to us. Apparently there was only one person covering the entire place. Anyhow, he spent a decent amount of time explaining every single special to us (which we declined all those offers as most seemed tempting if we added an extra surcharge to them). Also, we didn't get water served immediately, which was kinda weird. But once we asked, we finally got ourselves a bottle, which we had to serve ourselves... We decided to split two items: Zucchini Nuggets: Good idea, but maybe slightly poorly executed. The picture on the website isn't necessarily an accurate reflection. I say that because the zucchini wasn't really crispy in the inside. The breading easily separated and I realized the zucchini was just fried as is.... wasn't really grilled or crispy by any stretch. I was expecting a more crispier zucchini, but at least the fried breading & the marinara sauce were great Lettuce Wraps: I liked this more. In particular, the sweet chili cauliflower was my favorite compared to the mushroom couscous (which was actually good). Surprisingly, the lettuce wraps filled us up quite well, though maybe the side of french fries helped. All in all, it's not a super heavy dinner, which is great. I do wish the zucchini nuggets were better executed & the service was a bit more attentive. Maybe next time. _________________________________________________________________________ Notes: (1) The place is BYOB, so seeing "bar" seating is a bit funny to me.

I've experienced all kinds of vegan restaurants and thought i couldn't be surprised anymore until…read morehere. There were some truly unique options including vegan steak. There were so many options that we ordered 2 more entrees to go. The service was fast and it's definitely more of an upscale feeling to the place. We had reservations but it wasn't too busy. Might not have been necessary but don't take a chance on missing out.

Excellent food and service. I wish they had outdoor dining but it's tough in that spot on 8th Ave…read more The arugula salad, salmon, spicy tuna tartare, and chocolate hazelnut dome were all excellent. I want to come back for sandwiches.

JERSEY CITY: Pet Shop JC is a vegetarian restaurant and bar right in Pedestrian Plaza and they…read morehave outdoor seating that is dog friendly! This is a bustling part of town and it was fun to people watch while eating delicious food. The Cubano sandwich was great and made even better with a perfectly made cocktail. There are vegan items available and some options can be made vegan upon request.

I had a one off poor experience in this establishment. There was a Halloween event on the…read morepedestrian walk way in front of Pet Shop which I attended my kids and my kids friends. They were selling margaritas outside at this event. Me and another dad just finished our margaritas and decided to walk into Pet Shop with our empty plastic cups to see if they could make any to go drinks. We were greeted by Jessie at the empty bar. I told him "hey we have these plastic cups....any chance we can purchase to go drinks for the event outside." He said no...which was fine. But then he reached across the bar and snatched the cups out of our hands stating he could not let us walk out with the empty cups we came in with. He could have asked us to hand him the cups instead of grabbing it from us like that. We were stunned for a minute that that actually happened. So after that happened I asked if I can use the restaurant's bathroom. Jessie seemed annoyed...looked at us up and down and replied "the bathroom are for paying customers only." We took it as judgement as if the other dad and I were some kind of peasants. We ended up purchasing 2 margaritas at the bar in order to use the restaurant's bathroom. The margaritas were good and priced good($10 each). The business was empty. Wasn't like he was busy. The bartender Jessie was acting like an a**hole. You shouldn't work in the hospitality business if you lack basic customer service skills.

This was my first stop in the city after my last visit. I came hungry, so it was great. The…read morelighting is dim and the decor is wonderful in the place. The staff were also very sweet. If you didn't know, this is a Mexican restaurant with a full vegan menu. We shared a plate of plantain that came on a delicious later of black bean puree. We also got chips and mango salsa ... That's really a great salsa! For the main course, I decided to get the pescado and al pastor chicken tacos. I have never had the al pastor profile with 'chicken' before, so that was interesting. I enjoyed both tacos, and I think the al pastor was my favorite. I got the churros for the dessert, and the presentation was so cool, but I have to admit I did not love them. They tasted way too fried, if that makes sense. My sister got the chocolate chili tart ... It had stunning presentation, and ... It really was delicious! That would be my first choice next time. This place does brunch and has great cocktails as well. They are more on the expensive side and I would reserve them for special occasions, but I overall enjoyed everything. Highly recommend!

Absolutely love everything about this place! Decor was beautiful, it's spaced out and the bar is…read morepretty. The steak tacos 11/10, shrimp tacos 11/10 & al pastor 11/10!!!! Flavorful, not over stuffed or under stuffed but the perfect amount. Our bartender Shaike (misspelled it) was the absolute best !!! Makes a bomb cocktail & very attentive!!! We will be back

Lovely atmosphere, especially during weekend brunch when bao buns meet pancake and French toast…read morehour. Prepare to indulge and feel decadent and to make it easier on the wallet, check for an InKind offer in advance and make it easier with a reservation ahead too (payment info is collected but not charged unless a no-show). Dairy lovers with tummy issues should absolutely give this spot a try for all those creamy flavors without the tummy hurt. Absolutely delightful in flavor, texture, and feel good vibes for the plant-focused eats. Would absolutely come back and splurge again for that 5-6 Happy Hour special too!!

There were plenty of reservations available for two on a Sunday. It's a small place with a nice,…read morecolorful vibe. The food was tasty. The punch bowl serves 4-6 and was a lot for two people. However, it wasn't too strong. The egg sandwich was tasty and came with crispy potatoes. Server was nice and attentive.

I have been coming to Jajaja for years and it never disappoints. The inside in every location is so…read morebeautiful and the staff are always so attentive. My go tos are the nachos which are a massive portion and the added guac makes this dish perfect and the beet and pumpkin empanadas are perfectly crispy and a wonderful salt and sweet blend. Always happy to be back here!

When I made the reservation, I indicated that it was my birthday. When we arrived, the greeter…read moreacknowledged that it was my birthday. The food was excellent, the cocktail was delicious, and the server was lovely, but I was disappointed that my birthday was then essentially ignored. We even ordered dessert and I was kind of surprised that there wasn't even a candle. Oh well!

Food: this is my fav restaurant in NYC, I come here everytime I come to NYC. Their sushi rolls are…read moreamazing. Service: it's always great. Ambiance: cool restaurant with great vibe.

Went to dinner with a vegan friend of mine and found this place…read more Cocktails were good although not too strong. The original one I wanted was the lychee but they ran out of the ingredients at 5pm. Anyway I tried the Lilac cocktail was pretty good. We had an array of things ... spicy crab hand roll, steamed edamame dumplings, zucchini chips, tofu and avocado The star of the happy hour menu was the spicy tuna maki roll . My favorite thing . I didn't even taste watermelon lol . Vegan sushi roll for the win. My friend has the kebabs and I had the beef and broccoli which was good. Spent like $100 pp I would come back and have that sushi roll again and try other things

I order from Nûrish pretty often because it's really close to my place, especially when I don't…read morehave anything to eat at home lol. Sometimes I also grab something while I'm doing laundry since there's a laundromat right next door. The turkey croissant is a little pricey, but really fresh and delicious. I also tried the fresh orange juice for the first time--the color surprised me and made me wonder if it had some grapefruit in it, but I'm sick right now, so my taste might be off.

Came here with my homegirl on a day date, then returned again - both times I couldn't pull myself…read moreaway from the jerk salmon wrap! It's very tasty but if you're not a big sauce person, you're going to need to state that up front when ordering the jerk salmon wrap. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The vibes are cool, sat outside both times. Will be back

I just moved to the area and as a hungry vegetarian I was looking for a place that hits the spot. I…read morewas strongly recommended to come here and I am so glad my friend recommended it to me. The food was amazing. I came here on the snowy Saturday evening trying to find a place I was welcome by the friendly staff. It is a fairly big place with many tables And I picked the table close to the corner as it was further away from the door. I started with the soup today and then I ordered the breakfast platter which has a little bit of everything. It was delicious. Jennifer was friendly and great and the food is fresh and tasty and I plan to come here again.

This is a quiet clean diner that appears to be family run and has a contingent of regular…read morecustomers. The food seemed fresh and prepared in house, and featured plenty of "low processed" options (ie stuff other than seitan or Beyond). The prices were high but the food seemed quite healthy. I tried the sweet potato burger and the Mac and v-cheese. Both were memorable. I plan to go back and try something else.

One of the best meals I've ever had in NYC and I've had A LOT. Incredible. Get the grand Mercado…read moreand the glazed tofu

Black Injera is a rare addition to any Ethiopian Restaurant…read more This one seems to have it as a regular meal n their menu!!! Always satisfied with this menu! If you love Vegan and gluten-free food, Do not hesitate. A great spot on Franklin Ave. In Crown Heights! Great ambience for a group or flying solo. Ethiopian service is in a class of its own. And it is reflected here.