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Mae Mae Cafe

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Wali G.

Mae Mae Cafe is an all vegan eatery located beside the third ave bridge in the Bronx. They offer their kitchen foods, as well as to go meals, dessert and LOTS of plants for purchase. I ordered the falafel bowl, a side of jollof rice, pinto empanada and a blueberry banana dessert. For the falafel platter, they give you a good amount of falafel balls and the platter is filled to the top! The jollof rice has a spicy kick to it and personally, it was my favorite food item on the menu. The pinto empanada was hot and ready and included their freshly blended green sauce. The blueberry banana dessert tasted like a cake formed into a muffin. It pairs great with a side of milk of your choice. They do have a Restaurant Week menu, so be sure to check them out. Overall, the food was good and I would definitely recommend this plant-based cafe!

Yuki B.

Damn... Best avocado toast i've had in any borough and it's here in Mott Haven. Lots of vegan and gluten free options, they also use Kobrick Coffee Roasters for their espresso. What else can i say? You guys are amazingg!

Cathy J.

FOOD: the menu is a curated selection of dishes from around the world. Everything we tried was delicious. And everything is vegan! I especially enjoyed the beet curry and bonjee, both of which had a coconut curry base and were fresh, light, and wholesome. The Sri Lankan katarica (eggplant) was saucy and satisfying. The mushroom mole was not my favorite, but others at the table said it was theirs. DRINKS: infused water is self service and delightful, and the espresso drinks are top tier! One of the best iced lattes I've had recently. PLANTS: the ambiance of the shop is LOVELY, drenched in light and filled with beautiful plants that you can take home. We left with 3! I don't find myself in the Bronx that often, but I will now to return to Mae Mae

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Natasha T.

I've been walking by for a few months, not knowing they were actually opened (new apartments are going up all around the area) but I went in one day after an intense gym class and when I say the location is beautiful ! If you love plants, great food and a really great staff, you definitely need to come and visit. So far I've had 1/2 the menu and everything has been amazing. All planted based, and all delicious.

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Najee S.

Cutest little spot ever! I love that you can literally buy like every plant in there. They have a wide variety of plants and are very knowledgeable of how to care for them. There is a great amount of light that enters the space so if you don't feel like being cramped at home while working you can definitely do so here. Also the Not egg wrap is awesome, small but super tasty! AND THEY HAVE DRINKS

Amber L.

Stumbled upon this coffee shop & I will absolutely be back. A concept shop mixing plants + coffee. What could be better!? Admittedly, I've not been the best with keeping plants alive but the fact that this spot is in my neighborhood is just too good to be true. Plus, the food is deelish! I had the vegan breakfast wrap and it was deelish. Last & absolutely not least, the customer service is *chef's kiss*. Both Elijah and Ms. Colleen truly made my day with their kindness. I'll be back!

Food was incredible not just your run of the mill vegan food. You can feel the plant based vibe from the layout. Prices are great, can't wait to go back and try the rest of the menu. Hidden gem .

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Loved the STAFF and serenity of Mae Mae. Literally the BEST margarita I've had in a looooong time.

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I only had coffee there, but it was great. Great flavor and strength. The service was equally good too

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Food is amazing! Service is amazing! Ambiance is amazing! The green goddess sandwich is my favorite. I love this place

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Fieldtrip Harlem - Strawberry Soft Serve (vegan)

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4.3(266 reviews)
1.1 mi•Harlem
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I realized the other day I was long overdue to acknowledge my adoration for one of the five…read moreboroughs' best restaurants - FIELDTRIP (original and premiere location in Harlem) - so a friend and I had lunch here on 4/25/26. Read on if you desire genuine knowledge and only dine out with intention. First, and most importantly, shouts to Myles and the team working this day. The salmon in my Jerk Salmon Bowl and my friend's Atlantic Salmon Bowl was flaky, tender, juicy, and perfect. The rices (white with Jerk, black forbidden with Atlantic) confirmed and celebrated what Chef JJ Johnson wrote in his must-have book The History of Rice. This is to say there is no rice like FIELDTRIP rice: soft, sturdy, sweet, savory, herby, attaches to sauce and protein and vegetables when you want it to, remains on its own when you simply want to enjoy it by itself. The plantains and greens that accompany are ridonkulous icing on the salmon sundae. If you aren't a fan of Brussels sprouts, you likely have good reasons. And, you owe it to yourself to order Crispy Brussels. Besides being cooked so they are toothsome, textured, and still sweet, they're quartered or sixthed, which makes them easier to enjoy and perfect carriers for the crispy bits that top them. I love oxtail. To enjoy this rarely served beef element in a perfectly wrapped and fried egg roll added to my adoration. After bite one, I literally unwrapped my half to see how the shredded meat was coexisting. No saucing was necessary, though the Avocado Cilantro and New Jack Sticky BBQ (both of which were enjoyed by me via spoon) would have enhanced the roll most righteously. Lastly, when you dine in or take away from FIELDTRIP, you need Nana's Bread. It is what you might enjoy if a freshly made flour tortilla, naan, pita, and focaccia met, joined, and were put through a presser. I would dip and dredge Nana's Bread in everything. Your next meal needs to come from FIELDTRIP. Period.

Amazing food, Amazing service, Indoor dining is an option. Everyone was friendly and good vibes…read morewere given by the customers and staff. You can see that this restaurant is a staple to the community. My shrimp bowl I thought was delicious although it could have used a bit more rice to soak up the curry that was in the bowl. Our crab pockets were really good too. This restaurant is definitely a hit and I will recommend this particular one. I will be back! Shoutout to my server who helped me that day I don't know how to pronounce her full name but it had Anna in it. She gave what every restaurant should give. Five star service with a pleasant attitude. Two Thumbs Up! Happy Yelping!

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P.S. Kitchen

4.3(894 reviews)
4.4 mi•Theater District, Midtown West
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I didn't realize I had already bookmarked P.S. Kitchen as a vegan spot to try in New York City, but…read moresince I was staying near Times Square, I stopped in for a quick meal after a long morning. I arrived at an off-hour, between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m., so it was fairly empty. The space was immaculate, with clean, crisp colors and plenty of open seating. I ordered the Buffalo maitake sandwich to go. It came with breaded maitake mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and house blue cheese dressing on a pretzel bun. It was neatly wrapped in aluminum foil and traveled well back to my hotel. There was plenty of sauce to complement the Buffalo-style mushrooms, and while the breading had a nice texture, I would have preferred it a little crispier. Overall, it was a tasty and filling sandwich. I expected the pretzel bun to be larger, but the smaller size worked well. I enjoyed the meal and would definitely return to dine-in on a future trip to NYC!

*UPDATE* I was back…read morein town for G-Ma duty & made sure I returned to try something new. In which I did, the Gabby cakes are out of this world. It was the perfect holding spot until I went next-door for a Broadway show. Additional insight: P.S. Kitchen is driven by a distinct social mission, the restaurant donates 100% of its profits to charity. & offers second-chance employment to marginalized individuals. I was not paying attention that this amazing fine-dining Vegan restaurant is a two-story dining space. Yet still balances polished Manhattan style with cozy & welcoming charm.

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P.S. Kitchen - Crab cakes - combination of chickpeas, artichokes and hearts of palm, chopped onion and garlic with herbed panko breadcrumbs and lemon.

Crab cakes - combination of chickpeas, artichokes and hearts of palm, chopped onion and garlic with herbed panko breadcrumbs and lemon.

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Bodai Vegetarian Restaurant - Riblets

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4.7(14 reviews)
4.2 mi•Midtown East

This was a really cool experience. It starts with how well decorated the place is - it's easy to…read moreforget you're in midtown. Each dish was also presented beautifully. Five flavor plate - a nice amuse-bouche that went through a series of flavors: Hawthorne jelly for sour, yams for sweet - butter melon jelly for bitter, mushroom.and black pepper for spicy, and radish cracker for salty. The bitter melon was my favorite and definitely wasn't that better - it had pleasant spices almost like a chutney. Next was mushrooms in a light cucumber sauce, followed by a savory and thick 18 vegetable soup. This was a nice back to back contrast of light and simple with rich and hearty. The next three courses were aiming to imitate meat a little more. The first was a grilled mushroom over fragrant green millet. Then, sweet and sour tofu skin, and another grilled mushroom covered in a curry sauce. Of these, the tofu skin was my favorite as the bright course in between the savory ones. Next was rice in a savory broth with peach jelly, and then a nutty noodle dish with a smooth and creamy sauce with a nice blend of spices. These helped round out the meal, and the noodles were especially tasty. To end was a dessert made from berries and sweet potato, almost with the texture of ice cream. Reservation is required and the meal is prepaid except for tip. The whole thing came to about $130 each after tax and tip. I found the meal to be less heavy than most other tasting menus and very creative.

Bodai Vegan serves imperial-style Chinese cuisine on Midtown's east side. The food is light and…read moreclean; the chef prepares ingredients minimally so you taste the natural, earthy flavors. Served as a progressive prix fixe menu, dishes arrive one after the other. We started with a delightful five-flavor plate--each bite focusing on a different taste profile--plus cucumber-sauced mushrooms and a grounding Bodhi Buddha soup. Rich matsutake mushrooms and sweet-and-sour riblets followed, paired with bowl-steamed rice and noodles, before finishing with a refreshing sweet potato dessert. Service is smooth. Our server, Hannah, paced the courses briskly and professionally, perfect since we had a show afterward. Still, block out at least an hour and a half to truly enjoy the thoughtfully curated meal. The space is fully wheelchair friendly with wide pathways. Because it is strictly reservation-only, plan ahead. It works beautifully for celebrations or a romantic evening.

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Mae Mae Cafe - vegan - Updated October 2026

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