Pleasantly surprised! I ordered The Fonzi with fried fungo (5/5) they ran out of quinoa so they subbed in lime cilantro rice. This dish was a visual treat and did not disappoint on taste. Solid, tasty and filling option. The fried oyster mushrooms were YUM! We also ordered the loaded nachos (5/5) which was nicely balanced chip to topping ratio and didn't sacrifice taste. The kids had a "chicken" cutlet that they cut up with a side of fries. (5/5) Space has maybe 6 smaller tables and a longer booth area. Has a diner feel like it used to host a diner. Parking is on the street but easier if the restaurant is on your right hand side. Staff was friendly and helpful in helping us choose our picks for the day. Would definitely come back. I would say only downside was it's a bit on the pricier side but all the dishes were filling and delish! read more

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Love this place! Always satisfied with the food I get. Being vegan my aunt treated me here once and loved it. The food is very filling and flavorful. The reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is personal preference on products used. I'm not a fan of Beyond meat and would rather impossible meat. The sour cream is also coconut based so it makes everything taste like coconut. I still order everything that has these and never disappointed just would rather impossible meat and cashew based cheeses/sour cream. read more

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I've been here twice now. It's a fun, tasty veg spot. It's kept the vibe of an old school diner, which I assume this spot used to be at one point in its life. You order at the counter and then seat yourself at a table or a stool. The service has always been super quick and friendly, especially this past time we were there with my nephew. I've never seen it too crowded so it's a nice spot to chill for a bit as well. The food is tasty, if maybe somewhat inconsistent. The two times I've been, I've gotten the chickpea salad pita. I absolutely loved it the first time and then the second time it wasn't as flavorful. Hopefully this was just a fluke. My companions each time have enjoyed their food, especially the vegans. They loved having so many options, and took some stuff to go for later as well. I'll definitely be back and maybe try something different next time! read more

The Hidden Chickpea - Chickpea Salad Pita - Vegetarian Near Me - Madison, New Jersey

I love love love this place! I've been here five times and this review is for the last four times. It is across the street from the nail salon that I go to in Madison and I've come here to have a quick lunch. I have ordered the chickpea salad pita, the chicken Parm sandwich (plant based, folks) the hummus and pita with falafel and the garbanzo bowl and flat breads. My favorites are the hummus and pita with falafel as well as the chicken Parm sandwich. The food here is sooo good. The place is very clean and the service has always been great. You order and they bring you the food. They have always been pleasant. It is a cute little place. I highly recommend it! read more

The Hidden Chickpea - Chickpea pita with falafel. - Vegetarian Near Me - Madison, New Jersey

We ordered takeout. I had the sweet potato fries and a spicy not chicken sandwich. The texture of The not chicken was 10/10. The fries were good. I didn't give five stars because the spice was too spicy for me. And I love spice. I will go again and maybe order some sauce to cool things down a bit or order something else but I WILL BE BACK! After eating the "Kickin'-not-Chicken " and the fries my tummy felt good. The spiciness of the not chicken was not a gastric problem. read more

The Hidden Chickpea - Kickin' Not Chicken - Vegetarian Near Me - Madison, New Jersey

10/10 food and service. Food: We ordered - A BALT with side of smash sprouts - A BALT with fries - A mushroom chickpea flatbread - A Fonzi bowl The BALTs were fresh, with buns toasted to perfection. The fries weren't greasy and just the right amount of crispy. The flatbread and bowl were fresh and flavorful. I also had a mango iced tea. I'm usually not big on iced tea but loved this one. If you like lightly sweetened drinks, I recommend it. It had such a light refreshing mango flavor! Decor: Cute diner style. Service: The waitress was so sweet and helpful in giving recommendations. read more

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Nestled in Madison, The Hidden Chickpea proved to be a charming escape on a rainy day. The cozy, modern, green-inspired ambiance, accompanied by fun music, set the perfect tone. Burger - MAD Burger ($14) had an explosion of flavors and textures! The clever use of two smashed Beyond Burger patties brought a unique twist to vegan burgers that I hadn't experienced before. The grilled marks on the bun added a delightful touch. The generous portion of tasty onion relish complemented the patties perfectly, and the melty vegan provolone was a delightful surprise. Kudos to The Hidden Chickpea for their creativity in crafting such an exceptional burger. Fries - The hand-cut fries are a delicious accompaniment, delivering a satisfying crunch and a piping hot serving, though slightly over-salted. Dessert - Gluten-free Chocolate Chip Cookie ($3.50): After a scrumptious meal, I couldn't resist trying their gluten-free chocolate chip cookie. Although it was slightly gritty in texture, it didn't deter my enjoyment of its rich flavor. Its ample size made it a delightful treat to end the meal with. The service at The Hidden Chickpea was equally commendable. Griffin, impressed me with his kindness, attentiveness, and patience, enhancing the overall dining experience. For some reason on this day I was nervous about going out to eat by myself. I almost drove away when I got there, but I'm so glad I went in. The Hidden Chickpea proved to be a gem in the Madison area, offering an inviting atmosphere, creative dishes, and wonderful service. I look forward to returning and exploring more of their delectable offerings on the menu. read more

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The Hidden Chickpea was on my places to visit list for a bit, and I finally decided to try it out with a friend. They have a lot of gluten-free options among their vegan selections, so I was very excited to try out their food. We arrived and had the option to order via tablet or with the person at the counter, I thought the prices were reasonable. First, the service was excellent throughout our visit and the restaurant was very clean and organized, they've utilized the space well. The worker recommended the chickpea and fig flat to me, which sounded pretty good. My friend selected the Fonzi bowl and I ordered salt and rosemary fries to split. Some of the fries were a bit undercooked, which gave them an unpleasant texture. The chickpea flat I ordered didn't look super appetizing and the bowl looked a bit better, but appearances aren't always everything. We dug in and found that the food was rather bland. My flat was a pile of chickpeas and mush, which had no flavor at all to help offset the texture. I will say I enjoyed the vegan cheese, but there definitely needs to be more of it. There wasn't enough compote or salad to help the ratio of chickpeas. I'm glad I finally tried it, but I think I'll plant myself somewhere else for the next vegan meal. read more

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The Hidden Chickpea is a wonderful place to eat more healthier foods that taste great . I recommend it to everyone who's looking for a more healthier lifestyle . Who say that healthy food doesn't taste good needs to try this place it will change your pallet for healthier lifestyle. Definitely head back there again......... with the family. read more

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I just came here this evening! The food was lovely! For me and my friend, I got two chickpea flats, Brussels sprouts, and a kale rice bowl. The chickpea flats were such a creative idea. The chickpeas were slightly mashed and formed the foundation for lots of sauces. So good!! I love chickpeas and was glad there wasn't bread or grains involved (it was a nice change). I enjoyed the Mushroom Parmesan Roasted Chickpea slightly more than the Parmesan Roasted Chickpea. For the restaurant, I'd suggest adding some red onions for crunch/flavor and some lemon wedges to the chickpea flats. The Brussels sprouts were good; one was a little undercooked though. Again, for the restaurant, I'd recommend cutting them in half and frying rather than boiling them (which I suspect is what they did to make them soft). I thought "The Bowl" would have more kale; it was mostly rice, so I was a little misled haha Next time, I'll likely get the Kale Salad. I came hungry but went home with leftovers. I really enjoyed everything. On Saturdays, they close at 7 pm. I arrived at around 6:20 pm and left at 7:25 pm. No one rushed me out. The ambiance is chill and cute. It was like sitting in an old-timey mobile diner but with narrow tables (cute!). There are also outlets in the booth walls. The bathroom was clean as well. read more

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Love this place. We have come for lunch on several occasions. I usually get the falafel burger each time and we also enjoy the Brussels sprouts appetizer. The food is always good and tastes fresh. It provides unique food options that is different from a lot of restaurants in the area. read more

I'm not vegan, but the burger here is so so good. Instead of fries, I swap out for the kale salad (also good). Try any of the drinks - you won't regret it! read more

Great service, place is located right by downtown. The staff is super friendly and helped to explain the menu. It is a cute place with ample amount of seating. So many different healthy options of things to try. I had the vegan burger which was so good. Looking forward to going back and trying more things on the menu. read more

I had a Fonzi Bowl and liked it a lot. People are nice. Place is bright and inviting. Might try to eat in next time and actually try something with chickpeas. read more

The Hidden Chickpea - Fonzi Bowl - Vegetarian Near Me - Madison, New Jersey

Loved this spot at first. Nice alternative space. Perfect for an ultra casual healthy meal. On one occasion the owner made an appearance and comped us some cookies to try. Love the menu options and some of the combinations. However; too often the food was over salted. That caused them to practically fall off our radar. read more

Amazing!!! I've been looking for a good vegetarian option in the area and stumbled upon this place and it did not disappoint. This is my now go to spot! read more

The Hidden Chickpea - Philly Cheesesteak on top and fig jam flat on the bottom (added, vegan bacon and fried oyster mushrooms to the flat). - Vegetarian Near Me - Madison, New Jersey

We ordered two sandwiches to go. One was vegetarian chicken that one as mushroom. Neither of them was great, but they really tried. Hard service was good. They just have to work a little bit on their kitchen skills. read more

"Are these the appetizers they serve in heaven? ". That's what my wife said. It was pretty damn yummy!

People were raving about this place, so I decided to put $16 whopping big ones up for a vegetable sandwich. Not only are the prices outrageous for the small portions served, but the food is nothing special at all. I had the Garbanzo Burger and it was undercooked and mushy on the inside. Stale bun, no lemon vinaigrette and just overall very plain and bland. If I spend this sort of money I expect to have a flavor explosion and large portions. Will not be going back. read more

Great new spot in town! Pleasantly surprised with how good the food was. Good portions and nicely presented. Very happy they have grilled chicken available! Nice drink options too. read more

Great experience and delicious food! Friendly staff with an extensive vegan menu! Nice find!

Great new veg place in Madison! Non-vegetarian family really liked it too. Will be back.

SOOOO yummy. I love vegan food. The wait staff were so great and the food was delicious! I recommend the Fungo sandwich it was great.

Great alternative to standard fare! Fantastic vegetarian and vegan options. Casual enough for take-out and nice enough to eat in with a good bottle of wine. Definitely recommend giving it a try! read more

Great menu and everything was super fresh. Will be back for sure to explore some other items from menu...

I really like this place. A clean, welcoming space with a wide selection of vegan sandwiches, bowls and chickpea flats. The BLT with hand cut fries was great. I liked the kickin chicken but a bit too spicy for my taste. Nothing fancy but a nice place that I will go to again. read more

Food was fresh and service was great. The girl in the front who helped us made us feel comfortable with our selection since my boyfriend is GF read more

Great little vegan spot! The chik'n parm was amazing! Our waitress was super friendly and we can't wait to come back.

I love this place. The tea's are amazing and the food is ridiculously good. Every time I go in I plan to detour from "The Chickpea and the Fig" but I never do. Great portions, super fresh ingredients and the staff is attentive. I also like how there's a self serve fruit water at the front. Welcome to Madison Hidden Chickpea! read more

Delicious variety of options, and great value for the money! Excellent service! We have dined in and done take-out. The renovations are pretty and it adds to the enjoyment! Owners and staff are friendly and add to the great experience. The MAD burger, the Fonzi bowl, the hummus, and the chick pea flats are our favorites!! We are happy repeat customers!! This is an awesome addition to Madison!! read more

Place is modern with an old-school vibe. The food is outstanding, even for a non vegan person like myself. I was pleasantly surprised . Will be back read more