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    Secret Garden

    4.6 (78 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Anya T.

    I walked up to this spot and felt my shakras align babes. If you check it out you'll know exactly what I mean. They have a ton of options on the menu to choose from and everything is Brooklyn inspired. I couldn't decide and ordered 2 beverages for myself. It felt like I was walking up to an Erykah Badu concert. A little bell to signal you are at the window to order but there are also goods for purchase inside as well as cafe options, fresh juice and smoothies. I will definitely go back. I can't describe the vibe of this spot other than calm, sage and evil spirits be gone. (Insert Erykah lyric)

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    Dionne H.

    I checked this place out on Friday and it's enchanting. It's a vegan cafe that feels similar to a living room abc back yard. There are many interesting books on culture and health placed around if one needs anything to read. I ordered a smoothie and a vegan cookie. My smoothie had mango pineapple and sea moss. I may come back in the near future. It is the perfect place to read or study. The service is pretty quick although there was one service

    What a perfect little oasis
    Raymond B.

    Who knew? Not just great coffee, fresh delicious juice and fantastic service; the delicious looking Chickpea Stew Is also gluten free!?!!! WIN! I was in rush, so didn't stay even with the inviting seating and canopy; but my food was so hot and well packaged that I got home and my dinner was just as fresh, hot and delicious as I could ever want. Once again, Joy delivers

    Valentina G.

    I didn't take a picture of my food because I quite literally inhaled it. Everything was absolutely delicious. The ambiance was incredible. And the service was fantastic. What a welcoming and wholesome environment! Usually it feels like you get one or the other but as soon as my food came out, I was beyond surprised. It was so flavorful and delicious. Everything about this place is amazing. I can't recommend it enough

    I absolutely LOVE the name of these smoothies!
    Letty C.

    So yes I came back on Earth Day to get some more of that aromatic, warm, and tasty Hibiscus Tea. Again it looked like a small intimate gathering of friends. Everyone said hello. She remembered me, she took my order, the tea was awesome, Apple Pay machine was working, and those wind chimes were humming. I took a seat and sipped my Tea. Great afternoon...great atmosphere...almost sixty degrees...I could get used to this!

    Courtney S.

    All I can say is wow! This place is really low-key but the flavors are high-key lol. I came here to redeem a voucher I received from Yelp, for a free spiced coffee and 2 cookies. I also ordered the vegan curry chicken sandwich and a ginger shot. The sandwich literally blew my mind with how good it was. & the salad that came on the side was so fresh and came with sliced strawberries and pears. I loved that the salad wasn't drenched in dressing. No indoor seating so I sat outside, got some work done on my laptop and said my goodbyes to the great staff. This place is Black-owned which is my favorite part. Many areas and restaurants in Brooklyn are now places that I don't feel welcomed or taken care of as a Black person so my experience here meant a lot to me.

    Loved the atmosphere of the quint shop. Woman behind counter was very pleasant. I had the vegan chop cheese wrap and a side salad and a coffee. The vegan chop cheese was absolutely delicious and the salad complimented it well. When in the area I shall return.

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    Ash B.

    This is theeeee perfect place for lunch! The vegan chickpea sandwich was so satisfying and the sunshine juice was refreshing on a hot day. Definitely will be back to try their extensive coffee and tea menu!

    Vegan Breakfast Burrito with salad & perfect love smoothie
    Channing G.

    I'm giving this a food a five star because even though it was a little wait for my food, it was the best breakfast burrito. I've had loved it. The seasoning was good, the salad was good. Very delicious! The smoothie was good but a little watery. This was my first visit. I will be going back.

    Lindsey O.

    I had a lovely spicy hibiscus tea here that I'm totally still thinking about and would be excited to go have again. The actual store is soooo cute - I love the decorations and wide variety of offerings in the store, from clothing to decor and products like incense. The service is super friendly, and the vibe is amazing. They were playing Nigerian music and I love so much when I go into a place playing anything but the American music I already hear over an over. I even shazamed the song so I could listen to it again later. I'm certainly looking forward to coming back.

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    Esther C.

    This is one of my favorite local cafes. They have a wonderful vibe and aura, full of fairy-like decor, vegan friendly items, and just lovely aesthetics. It's an outdoor cafe but they have benches and tables for you to sit at! I ordered the: Lavender Latte -- this was magical! they don't shy away from the lavender syrup which i appreciated. it was an interesting blend with coffee but i very much enjoyed it. they put pieces of mini floral petals and lavender leaves on top, which a cute touch. Pistacho Cookies-- Yum! can't even believe it's vegan. it's like shortbread, which i love, and the texture is crunch and melts in your mouth. Can't really taste the pistachio much but it was still really good :) Overall, i love this place. it's a place where you go on a nice sunny day and bring a book to read. It calms me down and everyone is really sweet. The place is decorated with a vine of flowers and beautiful nature touches. Check it out!

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    Cathy K.

    Vegan cafe with yummy smoothies and drinks, and good vibes with an awesome soca/afrobeat playlist. Handful of tables to enjoy on a sunny day. Tried the bloom smoothie with espresso, banana and peanut butter but was a bit disappointed it had more of a bitter taste. Got a coconut milk based coffee that we enjoyed.

    Kitschy and cute storefront
    Dakota L.

    The vegan curry chicken sandwich is delightful-- peppery and fresh in a way that made me forget it wasn't real chicken (a big plus in my book). I got a different tea than the one I ordered, but the one I did get was great, so I didn't really mind. They were also out of both specials, but the atmosphere and tastiness of the food made up for all of it. The outdoor tables were small, but pleasant. Definitely will be back!

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    Most special food and place in Brooklyn! Everything on the menu is fantastic! Love love love

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    Thank you for visiting us,thank you for this sweet review !

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    Absolutely incredible gem in the wall. Everything's delicious and nutritious. Go there now!

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    Modern Love Brooklyn

    Modern Love Brooklyn

    4.3
    (743 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    We finally made it to Modern Love. It's been on my list for years now because Isa Chandra is like…read morethe OG vegan chef. We happened to get there during brunch for our first visit, which was great because it was a mix of both lunch and breakfast options. We split one main dish from each part of the menu. The Tofu Benedict was the best Benedict I've ever eaten IN MY LIFE, and also top three best breakfasts I've ever had. The smoked tomato is what makes that dish extra special. The rosemary home fries on the side were also incredible and I'm really picky when it comes to potatoes. We also split the Chickpea Parm sandwich but I was so full that I ended up taking a majority of my half sandwich home. Which was perfect because it was even better cold! The Italian flavors mixed with the savory chickpea patty and the bitter greens was just perfect. The only thing that wasn't great (not docking any stars for this) was dessert. We ordered the Strawberry "Tiramisu." I'm putting Tiramisu in quotes because I detected no espresso and no cinnamon. It was super bland. I let my husband eat most of it. Would not order that again. I am looking forward to returning! The wait staff were really friendly, the ambiance was super pretty, and food came out super fast and hot. Perfection.

    Genuinely sad to be writing this one in the past tense. I came here for a date night, and it was…read moreintimate and cozy in exactly the way you want a date-night spot to be. Warm atmosphere, a strong selection of vegan food and drinks, and the kind of place that made the evening feel special without trying too hard. It's since closed, and from what I understand it wasn't about the food or the love from regulars, it was the brutal economics of running a sit-down restaurant in a delivery-and-takeout world. Nine years of serving genuinely great vegan comfort food in Williamsburg, done in by margins rather than quality. That's a rough way for a good restaurant to go. If you ever got to eat here, you know what was lost. If you didn't, I'm sorry you missed it.

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    White and Red Sangria with huge cinnamon sticks
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    Poutine Fries with gravy and vegan ricotta cheese
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    HAAM Caribbean Plant Cuisine

    4.5
    (190 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    HAAM continues to be one of my favorite vegan restaurants in the city. They recently revamped their…read moremenu, keeping some of the original favorites while adding several new dishes. I was a little disappointed to see the skirt steak from my first visit was no longer available, but that quickly disappeared once I tried the mofongo. The mofongo had bits of tempeh bacon mixed throughout and was topped with oyster mushrooms. The plantain was sweeter than the traditional green plantain mash I'm used to, but I actually loved that twist. The oyster mushrooms were seasoned so well they reminded me of chicharrón, while the tempeh bacon added the smoky, savory element that mofongo traditionally gets from pork cracklings. What really tied the dish together was the creamy coconut curry, which gave it a delicious Caribbean-inspired twist. The entire dish was creative, comforting, and incredibly flavorful. I'll definitely be back again soon.

    I'd been wanting to try HAAM for the longest, and I finally had the chance to check it out. I also…read morewent with someone who's vegan while I'm not, so it was nice to see that we both found something we really enjoyed. I didn't have a reservation, but I was seated fairly quickly. I did wait about five minutes before someone greeted me. The restaurant wasn't busy, but it looked like the servers were also handling hosting duties. One was bringing food to a table while the other was closing out a check. Once someone was available, I was seated by a very friendly hostess. I ordered the chimichurri steak, and it was excellent. It was easily my favorite part of the meal, and I'd definitely order it again. The person I was with ordered the curry goat and substituted the roti for beans and rice. They really enjoyed it, but we both felt the portion was too small for the price. The quality was there, but I do think the serving could be a bit more generous. We also ordered an appetizer that disappeared almost as soon as it hit the table because it was so good. I also had the Island Onigiri, which I really enjoyed, along with a passion fruit drink that paired well with the meal. Everything tasted fresh and was cooked perfectly. The only small thing I noticed was that the restaurant was a bit chilly, and I felt like my food cooled down pretty quickly because of it.  The music was great, the atmosphere was relaxed, and overall I had a really good experience. There are still quite a few things on the menu I want to try, so I'll definitely be back and will update this review after another visit.

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    Sweet plantain boat, Bacon Egg & Cheese Empanada, Curry Chik'n Empanada, guava and cheese empanada
    Sweet plantain boat, Bacon Egg & Cheese Empanada, Curry Chik'n Empanada, guava and cheese empanada
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    Ras Plant Based

    Ras Plant Based

    4.8
    (497 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Ras Plant Based is absolutely spectacular! I just finished volunteering at the Brooklyn Half…read moreMarathon and was looking for a vegan restaurant to eat at while visiting this neighborhood and I feel like I hit gold! This 100% plant based restaurant serves Ethiopian food and has some of the best unique flavor profiles I have ever tried. Food Ordered - Mercato Platter --This plate came with a lentil stew, ground chick peas, collard greens, and a pepper/carrot veggie medley. Everything in the platter was amazing - super flavorful and hearty. - Spiced Mac and Cheese --If you told me this Mac and Cheese was dairy free I would think you are trying to pull a fast one. The sauce was super creamy and light and had that amazing cheesy flavor. - Chefs Special --The Chefs Special was the star of the show for me! This dish was Kitfo covered in collar greens and avocado with the most amazing smoky sauce. All of the ingredients went together amazing to create a perfect bite.

    If you've never tried Ethiopian food this is your sign to go!…read moreRas has an all vegan menu with the most incredible variety of plants that will be the most flavorful and healthy meal ever! The food is so appealing that it's always on our list whenever we are in town. The staff is friendly and we've always had a great experience. They had an outdoor seating area but city rules made them put it away and apply for a permit. They are waiting for approval and plan to put outdoor seating again.

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    Fries...we ok, nothing exceptional
    Lakou Cafe

    Lakou Cafe

    4.4
    (178 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    This place slaps! They are small, but they utilize the space very well. Nice colors, good vibe. I…read moremade reservations, but they weren't really honored in the sense that we were running late, and when we came in, we just so happened to be able to get a table. It's not like one was actually reserved, but hey, it worked out, so I'm happy about that. Onto the food: I am half Haitian, and I may not speak Haitian Kreyol, but I know my Haitian food. I can prove my Haitian ethnicity by cooking traditional dishes. The legume was on point! That dish was my favorite. My friend truly enjoyed her salmon. Honestly, I wish I had gotten the salmon to take home instead of the Haitian fried chicken. Now, that wasn't that great to me, and I didn't enjoy it :( I'm still giving them all the stars and all the props because I really appreciated the service. This was my first time trying a Haitian patty with spinach, and it was absolutely fantastic. I think it's even better than the chickpea one. I would definitely highly recommend this place and also go back. But the Haitian fried chicken need to be better. Still, I'll definitely come again and try the salmon next time!!!

    Offering delicious and flavorful Haitian comfort food tucked away in the heart of Brooklyn, Lakou…read moregave me my first delicious taste of Haitian cuisine. I ordered the vegan platter whose black beans were smooth and piping hot, alongside the crispy fried tostones and meaty vegan meatballs. In fact the meatballs were so meat-like that neither my sister nor my husband could belief that they were made of jackfruit. The white rice was also extremely fluffy and moist and judging by the diligent rice-washing that was taking place behind the counter as we ate, I could tell that the staff really works hard to make it not just an afterthought, but a quality addition to the meal. My sister also really enjoyed her shrimp plate while my husband devoured his half-chicken platter. The sauces on our platters were also extremely flavorful, complementing the proteins in a beautiful way. All of us left Lakou Cafe feeling happy and satisfied with the portion sizes and level of quality. 10/10 I will definitely be heading back to this place the next time I'm in Brooklyn!

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    Lakou Cafe
    Lakou Cafe
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    Cool down with an iced coffee from Lakou Cafe

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