Friendly and quick service with BYOB (which I love). Atmosphere is average. Hummos is good. The faux meat stuff is OK. Periogi's were slathered in some brown sauce (at home, Cleveland, they simply put butter on them). Salads were very good. read more

Phenomenal place. Tried my first ever vegan food here a few weeks back. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience. The tempeh wings are to die for I highly recommend them! I also got the french onion soup (yum) peppermint tea (AMAZING) the guacamole dip (AMAZING) and the enchilada which was good but it wasn't my favorite. It had nothing to do with the way it was made but just my personal tastebuds! Overall I highly recommend this restaurant. I felt like I was taking a glimpse into George Harrison's head while visiting there. I enjoyed every moment of it! read more

Had dinner here and was pleasantly surprised. I've never eaten in Belmar since I've only been there once before. Was great to find a really good vegan spot. Was a good mix of greasy and healthy foods. We shared the seitan ribs which came with mashed potatoes in gravy and a side of steamed veggies and a veggie burger with amazing fries. All was delicious. They have great fresh squeezed juices, too. Oh and don't forget to get a cupcake.... or two. You won't be disappointed. read more

Really great place for a vegan or vegetarian. Super delicious and great service too. I'm stuffed and happy!

Been coming to Kaya's for over a decade- always one of my favorite vegan and veg restaurants!

Food was very good, but lunchtime selections were really slim and limited. Would like to try for dinner.

Love this place the vibe is great and the food is outstanding. Every time I come I try something new and I'm yet to be disappointed. Also Byob read more

If you're looking for delicious vegan food, you've arrived.

Very good vegetarian/vegan option, with an extensive vegan menu, the best I know on this part of the shore. They have awesome salads, nachos, good vegan pizza, sandwiches, etc. Their hours can be a bit tricky, though, as they tend to close on some holiday weekends. read more

This was amazing! The food was fabulous, ambience quaint, staff friendly and knowledgable. I am 6 months into being a vegan and eating here was like experiencing heaven on earth. read more

Had take out......Very good all around! Had the country nuggets, the Turkish delight and the Baja platter. No reason to give less than 5 stars. Portions not huge for take out but we will let it slide!!!! read more

Great food, if you are a vegan here is the place to land in the shore. The service is always friendly and efficient.

Okay, so I would definitely come back here. Me & my friend split the Kaya combo app and the corn cake. I enjoyed everything! I asked the waiter (who was friendly) to go light on the sauces for the ribs and buffalo wings which was a good move. We then shared a black bean burger and a lentil burger. Both were tasty but my lentil was a bit better as I got the tempeh bacon, onions, & peppers on it. We shared a $2 extra side of fries. They were really tasty too! For dessert, we shared two cupcakes: the mostess (a vegan twist on a Hostess cupcake) & the gingerbread. No complaints here except for the cupcakes. They were just ok. The place itself is cute, cozy, & clean. I will definitely be back! read more

My boyfriend and I went here on a recommendation from a friend of his. My boyfriend isn't vegan or vegetarian, but I am a vegetarian. I ordered a burger with tempeh bacon and guacamole. The burger was ok but it was really bland and also a bit dry. I had to add tons of bbq sauce for it to have any flavor but once I did the burger was good. I liked the sprouted bun and the guacamole. The tempeh bacon tasted good, but I expected it to be thin sliced tempeh fried up to be a bacon substitute. It was good tempeh, I just don't see how it was supposed to resemble bacon. My boyfriend got the country nuggets and vegan French onion soup with cashew cheese. The nuggets were horrible and the soup was even worse. The cashew cheese tasted like puke and the broth was disgusting. If you want vegan food in the area I recommend Crust and Crumble in Asbury Park. They have very good vegan French onion soup and vegan pizzas. read more

This is one of my favorite vegan spots. The country nuggets are delicious. My only complaint is that the Mac n cheese usually isn't warm. I eat it anyway. Also they used to have awesome specials (like onion rings, etc) and now they only really offer a special soup. Also the fries are always soggy- so I just don't order them. I would love some more variety/specials! But I have brought omnivories and vegans alike here and they all enjoy it. The service is always great and friendly. And we never have to wait long for our food. The food used to be pretty hit or miss here, but over the last year they have improved with their quality and consistency. EDIT: they now have an in house baker. No more stale cupcakes from papa ganache! Also the live music on weekends is WAY TOO LOUD read more

This was overall a pretty good experience. Lovely food and great variety of options! LIVE LOVE VEGAN!

Delicious wholesome food. Sweet, well-mannered, attentive and informative staff. Makes you want to order more food and their yummy deserts! High vibrational space to eat some delightful vegan food! read more

Good, quality home cooking kind of feel to the food here. Clean, nice spot... Sometimes the service seems slow, but maybe I'm just impatient. read more

I ABSOLUTELY love the food at Kaya's....my friend and I have taken the drive from Trenton just because their food is awesome and we also brought a nonvegan with us the1st time who had never had vegan food and she was completely smitten talking about Kaya's vegan cuisine the next day....BRAVO!!!!!! read more

Went for Father's day, my first, which also happened to be my anniversary. My wife and I started with the Tempeh Wings and Hummus. **Tip**Dip the wings in the hummus, you won't be sorry! Then I had the Oracle burger, which I still consider the best burger I've ever had, ever. Great place and people, I have been back a few times with friends and they all share my feelings. Vegan, Vegetarian, or meat eater, Go! read more

I came during dinner and was pleasantly surprised with the amount of amazing choices.. I looked at the menu and couldn't decide what to get. Everything looked so delicious. FYI, I'm not vegan, but definitely appreciate veganism. It's an absolute go to. The service is great. The waitress was well acquainted with the menu, flavors and the entire vegan concept. I always want to come back for another great dinner! read more

I am not a Vegan, nor a Veggie either. My daughter is and she asked if we could go for a nice drive DTS and try Kaya's out. After first missing where it was, and having to call, we found it! Hint.... it's around the corner, not across the street by the Hardware store. Same color awning as the front of the building on Main Street.... Everything we had was delicious. The music, the atmosphere, the food, the service, all are outstanding. It also had, and pardon me for saying this but.... a "normal" vibe to it. A meat eater like myself felt comfortable!!! Our server was Collette, if only I were at least 20 years younger! Kidding aside, she was very helpful, friendly, and made great suggestions. We showed up for a Sunday lunch, and the prices and selection were great. I plan to return for a dinner sometime soon. It's worth a trip DTS to try out Kaya's. Just a great experience all around. It's a new addition to my favorites list. read more

Updated to add a star. I ate lunch here today and the service was fantastic. Kelsey was the only one working the floor and she gracefully greeted everyone and waited on every table, even some people that seemed set on being unhappy, with ease. The shiitake corn cake is still amazing and I tried a chocolate cupcake this time and it was wonderful. Will definitely eat here whenever I'm in the area! read more

Had dinner here last night! Everything was really good, but especially the Shiitake Corn cakes were delicious. Also the best no cheese "Cheesecake" I've ever had. Its a must order if you go. I will definitely be going back here! read more

A GREAT place for vegans and regular food eaters alike! I highly recommend the Mac and cheese. I wasn't the biggest fan of the buns that came with the sandwiches but everything else was great! read more

My new favorite restaurant whenever I'm in Jersey. Been here twice this year and have been blown away each time. Delicious food, friendly service; an all around wonderful experience. My go-to's are the chili and the tempeh buffalo wings....heaven. Boyfriend has had the eggplant pesto sandwich and the falafel -- both were excellent. This time we shared a slice of the chocolate cake; it was so chocolatey and yummy, didn't for one second miss any animal products (as vegetarians). Wish vegan food was this good back in NH!! I'll be back asap, that's for sure. read more

Kaya's Kitchen - Falafel, tempeh buffalo wings, and chili. Delicious. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

Lovely little place.... Wonderful ambiance and delicious healthy food:-). I will definitely be going back next time I am in the area:-)

A cozy, laid-back place with great vegetarian and vegan food. They have a huge selection of entrees to chose from. The prices are moderately high but the portions are quite large and the service has always been great. I have been going to Kayas for over seven years and look forward to my next visit. read more

The absolute best Vegan spot around. Great atmosphere and food. Make sure to come after 5 to take advantage of the full menu.

A bit hippy dippy for my cleancut self but the food was delish, homemade and reasonably priced. An unconventional dining option when hanging with friends in Ocean Grove. read more

Visiting from out of town with some vegetarian friends, we looked for a place we thought would fit the bill so the burden of picking food wasn't consistently a chore for only a select few of us. I myself not a vegetarian am always somewhat concerned the menu in a vegetarian establishment will contain next to nothing in terms of variety. Kaya's Kitchen however had an extensive menu of options. I ended up going with the Junkyard and brought home some cake as well. We also sampled quite a bit from one anothers plates. I highly recommend to a mixed audience and also to plain omnivores. read more

Healthy food, great vegan options, one of my fave places as a vegetarian. The staff is great as is the food. You must try the BBQ sauce!

Food is decent but not great. Portions are a small and way (WAY) overpriced. Kombucha shouldn't be $5.00. And the waitress with the blonde streak in her hair is crazy, rude, and unwelcoming. read more

Love, love, love this restaurant! The food is fresh and delicious and I can't wait to go back again. Everyone is so nice there and the atmosphere is great. The portions are wonderful and sometimes I can't finish it and take the rest to go (and have a great lunch for the next day!). Highly recommend this restaurtant. read more

Okay, so I have to say this was the first vegetarian/vegan restaurant I have ever been to and it really wasn't too bad. We went with a party of 10 and ordered a huge amount of appetizers and entrees. If you are vegan or just want to give it a shot it is worth checking out. Honestly nothing will satisfy me like a piece of pork or beef but for people who are serious vegan this place is worth a stop! The staff was very accomidating and friendly. read more

Kayaks kitchen is the bomb. Good for vegans + non vegans. A really friendly atmosphere, the servers and host were really friendly. We went on a Friday, there was live music which was awesome. For an app we got the quesadillas, and the soy cheese melted really well. We also got the jambalaya + the pineapple curry, both were fantastic. Desserts also really good! Try the blueberry cheesecake. read more

Great restaurant, probably my favorite in new jersey! I've been here a couple times and the seitan steak w/ mashed potatoes & veggies is definitely my favorite meal. Will hopefully be returning soon! read more

My favorite vegan restaurant!!!! My kids love the food! I highly recommend the shiitake corn cake! All of the food that I've tried here is Amazing!! read more

Great food, great atmosphere, great service! Any entree on the menu is sure to please (and portions are generous). Overall a great place to go whether you are vegan or not. My only issue is that the desserts are not great, we ordered cupcakes which were basically frozen. read more

Went for dinner after a day trip to the beach. Overall, we were there approximately an hour and forty-five minutes. We ordered our entrees about 20 minutes in, and received them about an hour later. In addition, the waiter was never really attentive until we got our check, and gave discounts to people who seemed to have a similar experiences and complained (noticed around when we first arrived), but did not offer a discount to us (Our fault for not speaking up). Regarding the food, we ordered the French onion soup, buffalo tofu wings, seitan stroganoff, and the happy buddha. The French onion soup was good, but the rest of it came up short. The tofu wings were nothing special in terms of flavor, the seitan stroganoff was bland, and the sweet potatoes in the happy buddha were undercooked. Two stars for the concept and presentation, but just didn't execute. read more