On my most recent visit to my hometown of Flemington, I took a trip to Basil Bandwagon to grab…read moresomething healthy (and vegan) for our long flight home back to the West coast. I learned that Basil Bandwagon has been open for 25 years. The year they opened, I was eating cold Pop Tarts while running to catch the school bus at 6:55am. In those days, fat-free was all the rage and considered "healthy" -- never mind all the refined carbs, loads of sugar, and preservatives. These days, I'm a strict vegetarian who is mostly vegan. I cook a lot and eat fresh produce daily. I appreciate that BB offers a healthy alternative to basically all the crap fast food otherwise available in the area. We ordered a wrap from the cafe and decided to eat it there. The seating was a counter with a few bar stools but it was clean if not spacious. My husband and I shared the "Freebird" wrap -- tofu-based mock chicken, sprouts, lettuce, tomato, and vegan mayo. It came with potato chips. Wow, this was so good! Clean tasting, hearty, and delicious. I was so impressed with it that we grabbed a prepackaged wrap from the cold case to take on the plane with us. We also picked up a few other vegan sandwiches which were okay tasting but overall too dense and heavy. Next time, I'll stick with the housemade items. I do find it a little annoying that BB doesn't seem to carry as many vegan items as they do things that are "paleo" and gluten-free. I also find that some of their food items are so outrageously overpriced that you'd be better off hunting around at the local grocery stores instead of purchasing them here. The next time I'm in town, I'll be there to order another yummy item from the cafe. Thanks Basil Bandwagon for catering to us "healthy" folks looking for something tasty and satisfying to fill our bellies.

Absolutely love Basil Bandwagon! My go to whenever I need any type of health food or supplement…read more They are always so well stocked with all of my favorite brands and the employees are so helpful. Would highly recommend!

Sipping on my Ginger Tumeric as I write this review!!! As I big lover of kombucha, I've always…read morewanted to try one of these "on tap" places but never managed to make the drive to one. Finally one is just around the corner! I stopped by on a weekday and was greeted at the door by a member of their team. After I told him it was my first visit, he explained the prices on the two sizes as well as the flavors they had available for the day. I got a couple of tastes and ended up leaving with a 12oz of the ginger tumeric and a growler of the red zinger. All for around $26-$27. I usually go through one of the Health Ade bottles a day so I love that these are organic and locally nano-brewed. They don't have the tartness that most kombuchas I am used to have, so that is either a plus or minus for you depending on your individual preference. Oh! One more thing, if you live nearby and plan to go here quite a bit, go for the growler. You bring it back with each visit and refills are $15 compared to the $20 you'll spend on your first time. So of course this is a *Covid times review and I felt that they took some great steps to keep customers and their staff safe. They have a little table set up outside where you drop off growlers and pick up refilled ones. Hand sanitizer was on the table and a menu was on the window so the whole interaction was nearly contactless. Andddd now my ginger turmeric is officially done...

Sweet Lord!!! The best kombucha I've ever had. Definitely a fan and can't compare to any other ones…read moreout there.

I cannot recommend Simply Green Cafe enough! From the service to the food, this is now my favorite…read morebreakfast spot and one of my top restaurants. Everything on the menu is vegan, but my family truly could not taste any difference when we visited. We ordered the Oreo protein pancakes, blueberry pancakes, penne with vodka sauce, and a breakfast burrito. Since I turned vegan, I've been craving pancakes so the food really hit the spot. The pancakes were so fluffy and tasted incredible. The penne was also so flavorful and was maybe our favorite dish. The breakfast burrito was also filling and tasted great. Overall, I'm very impressed with the quality of food and would come here regularly if I lived in the area. Additionally, the prices were super reasonable and are definitely more affordable than the average restaurant in the area. Chelsea was our waitress and I want to give her a special shoutout because she was particularly helpful and friendly to us. She did an excellent job answering our questions and even was willing to share general tips on vegan cooking. She really went out of her way to help me out after I mentioned that I recently turned vegan.

Original vegan dishes. Generous portions and yumy flavoring. We tried tge beef strogonov over…read moremashed potatoes and lemony scampi over linguine, and they were very satisfying! The service was friendly and casual. We were able to get recomendations which didn't disappoint. The decore is pretty basic but clean and pleasant nevertheless, and there is cool artwork displayed on the walls. There are many two person tabkes, which can be put together and four person open booths.

The peanut butter toast. The start of my day. Absolutely…read moredelicious. The best way to start the day.

Received a free coupon so I decided to try this location for the first time and hands-down. I must…read moresay this place is full of vibes. The ambience soon as you walk in so colorful the staff here is amazing and very knowledgeable and provide you with many options to make the best choice for yourself.

Whenever I'm visiting family in central NJ, Grounded for Life is a must visit for me…read more As a vegan, it's a real challenge to find decent - let alone GOOD - food in this area. The exception is Grounded for Life, which offers delicious breakfast and lunch options that are thoughtfully prepared, delicious, and satisfying. Their extensive, all vegan menu offers breakfast options such as bagel sandwiches, burritos, toasts, and more, and even their coffee is surprisingly good! I have also enjoyed their wraps, bowls, and sandwiches. And they even have burgers and hot dogs, too. GfL is my new spot for takeout (order ahead online to save time!) before heading to the airport. The chunky chicken wrap saved me when my flight back to the West coast (already a long journey) was delayed by several hours and I was starving. The cafe also has a number of yummy desserts displayed in the case that are great to-go. GfL also offers a "Meal Prep" option where you can order food on a weekly or monthly basis. Service is friendly and efficient, but they are sometimes understaffed. Try to be patient and nice, and your tasty food will be out soon enough. The cafe itself is pretty small with just a few tables indoors. The outdoor patio is more expansive, and I recommend enjoying your food and drinks outside if the weather is decent.

Absolutely great experience, cute little place and everything was delicious. I would recommend…read moretrying this place if you are in the area! The service was really nice as well the people were super sweet and answered all of our questions, it's a cute little place my mom and I were pleasantly pleased!

Great place to come after a workout. Healthy food and protein shakes. I usually get chocolate vegan…read morepeanut butter and the balsamic chicken wrap

Went here the other day and got a bowl. It was almost 20$..... all it contained was some really…read moredry meat and soggy mushrooms. I expected rice in it since the bowls used to come with it (maybe I should have asked) I paid for extra avocado to which all I received was three tiny pieces of clearly obvious previously thawed out slices. It was underwhelming. Wish I saved my money and made one at home.

Delicious froyo! The staff is always really friendly and they have a lot of tasty flavor options…read moreand toppings to choose from

The FRYO is amazing, but why did the prices go up so high lately? $24.00 for 2 cups without…read moretopping, that's insane. Also now they're charging a separate surcharge fee for using a debit card. How do they expect the students to afford this?

great, absolutely delicious. I destroyed my smoothie bowl. I went right before closing so I did not…read moreget a read on the vibe but it felt very modern. the service was okay, I expected my Nutella to be drizzled on but it was in a chunk at the bottom of the bowl. overall it was a 4 star experience.

Spacious, clean, helpful & friendly customer service. I thoroughly enjoyed my acai bowl. I will…read moreeasily be ordering from them weekly.

I came to Pure Green because I wanted to start the New Year off with a juice cleanse. I first came…read morehere after a Yelp Elite boxing event, and I was impressed with the smoothie I had and their selection of juices. The girl at the counter greeted me as soon as I walked in and helped steer me in the right directionwith what I was trying to accomplish with my cleanse. They have packages based on how many days you want to cleanse. I opted for the day cleanse, which is 4 bottles for $32. The place itself is cozy enough to relax in for a while.

I tried this place for the first time all thanks to Yelp Elite! This place is located in the Mercer…read moreMall next to Starbucks. They sells healthy smoothies and eats. The ambiance is super cute and the service very welcoming! The people who worked there were extremely knowledgeable in the types of smoothies and the various questions and concerns I had which left me satisfied. I placed an order for Pure Power smoothie and what a tasty smoothie it was! It blew my mind that something with cauliflower can taste so good! This is going to be my new smoothie place because of the Pure power smoothie!

Seriously the nicest business owner around! We chatted a lot about the shop and how he came into…read morebusiness in Clinton. He knows his stuff and he can proudly claim that's he's the ONLY frozen yogurt shop in Hunterdon County. And he should be proud! He's got a ton of fixins and lots of flavors to choose from. The creations can become endless. I came for the St. Patrick's Day special, the Lucky Leprechaun Scoop, and it was delicious! I'm super picky about my ice cream so I was happy to see the Hershey's hard ice cream. Also got a hot chocolate which was just as yummy! The place was very clean and bright and just a delightful place to enjoy on the main street in Clinton, NJ

I had a very disappointing experience here because of Jani. When I came in, the shop was busy, but…read moreI waited patiently for my turn to order. I noticed that Jani was helping customers one at a time, whether they ordered smoothies or frozen yogurt with toppings. However, when it became my turn, that suddenly changed. After I paid for my smoothie, she did not start making my order and instead began helping several customers behind me in line. I ended up waiting while at least five other customers were served before my order was even started. Eventually, another employee who had been working on ice cream orders became available and helped me instead. I honestly felt singled out and uncomfortable by the situation. I do not know why I was treated differently, but the experience left a very negative impression on me. Because of this experience, I will not be returning.