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    The Zucchini Bar

    4.1 (49 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Delores L.

    Such a cute place on central ave in Newark. Very unexpected but I'm glad I stopped in. Browsed in here with a friend to see what they had and needed up trying the fennel bean tacos. When I tell you I've been thinking of these tacos ever since!! Soooo good. My friend was looking for a substitute taco to make for her kids that was healthy and I think this will be it. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. I did not checks out the upstairs but from what I saw there is seating there. There is also some tables set up outside to sit and have your food. The menu looks delicious and I'm excited to return for my tacos and something new.

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    Carla R.

    Last Friday I went to the Zucchini Bar/ Blueberry Cafe for a good friend's birthday. I called the day before to let them know about my friend's birthday and if they could incorporate something special for the day. I spoke to Jessica over the phone who was more then accommodating. She told me about their special Friday night activities which included "Open Mic Night" and "Jazz Night" every Friday....alternating Fridays for each activity. Last Friday was "open mic night" in which they had a wonderful host who told some jokes, sang a little and even did some other entertainment. It was a nice crowd of about 12 people which was perfect for me. We sat outside on this somewhat humid but...slightly cool Friday and ordered a bunch of vegan *electric* food. The host invited audience members to come out of their seats and participate on the microphone. He even took song requests to play. I'm old school so I chose Diana Ross' song "The Boss". The host was awesome! Jessica arranged a very special night for my friend. She brought out a slice of strawberry shortcake with a lighted candle on it and the staff came out singing "happy birthday" while beating on bongo drums. We ate so much food. Everything we ordered from the mushroom burger to the zucchini fries to the tacos and kale salad was amazing! We had an awesome time at The Zucchini Bar enjoying wonderful food, dancing to good music and hanging out with some pretty cool people. The night was magical!! I'm so looking forward to hanging out this Friday after work for Jazz Night! 6-9 Every Friday alternating between Jazz and Open Mic.

    Buffalo Gyro
    Chesha H.

    This review is made genuinely and constructively. The food here is great. The consistency in the availability of said food is non existent. I placed 2 orders through Door Dash/ Uber Eats and both were canceled on two separate days. Two days later "third time's the charm" I think, when calling ahead to place the order. Person who answers the phone says, that that particular menu item (Buffalo Gyro) will be available after 1pm. I ask for clarity if I should place the order after 1pm and it won't be canceled. He says yes. I place the order at 2:45 and nope... the order wasn't canceled. After placing it in my cart, I received a message that the restaurant was closed. I can't make this up. So, I decide to call (days later) and place an order for pick up. I was REALLY in the mood for this gyro. It's good yall. The person who answered didn't take my name or anything, just hung up after I said what I wanted. I called back just to make sure my order would be ready and was assured that it would be. Because I am becoming keen to this place and the wait time (as the first time I had thos Gyro was in person and it took 40 minutes before we ate), I waited 1 hour before leaving my house to get my order... and guess what? It wasn't even made. The girl who answered the phone and the food preparer were playfully discussing WHY it was not made. There was clearly some miscommunication. My order was hurriedly made and provided to me. No compensation or free dessert for my troubles... just my food I guess. It was still delicious but it will be some time until I return. I have to restore my patience. The food is expensive (over $18 for the gyro alone, no sides, no chips) but what food isn't nowadays? 3 stars is for the 5 star food and the -2 service.

    Sherene N.

    Black wild rice and mushrooms was so BOMB! Absolutely delicious and wholesome. But extra points for making it delicious. All natural, Dr. Sebi alkaline type menu. The smoothies were delicious though on the thinner side. We had the Strawberry crush and coco mango smoothies. This is a local spot for me and vegan/vegeterian friendly. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Happy to have this place as a great healthy option around.

    kale salad, mango and blueberry cheesecakes
    Jewell S.

    I went to the Zucchini Bar for the first time yesterday while waiting for my smoothie to be made at their sister store, Blueberry Cafe. At the Zucchini Bar there was a young lady taking her time to assist an elder customer. She did not bother to greet me when I entered which was not a huge deal since that gave me a little time to review the chalk board menu by the door. I was standing 6 feet behind the older woman placing her order when another woman came in with a stack of papers covering her mouth and nose. I was uncomfortable by her inefficient face covering so I moved further into the store. The young lady's coworker stepped into the corner by the menu to take a personal call with his mask pulled down below his chin. The young employee eventually addressed me and asked what I would like to order I asked if she still had donuts she said no they are sold out so I told her I would like a slice of blueberry cheese cake and mango cheese cake. I waited about 10 minutes for her to finish helping the older lady. While I waited the woman with the paper cover her mouth opened the door to cough outside. I should have left then but I stayed. When I got to the counter I added a Kale salad to my order and the young lady told me just so you know we stop serving food at 4pm. I told her it would've been nice had she mentioned that when I came in the door and was studying the menu. She proceeded to go back and forth with me and say well since I initially asked about pastries she didnt think it was necessary to mention any other food items. CUSTOMER SERVICE NOTE: If you greet your customers as soon as the enter your establishment and ask is this your first time here? You open an opportunity to engage and educate your customers on your menu and policies. Back to the review...I also asked the young lady was her coworker suppose to be working while he was taking a personal call in the corner with his mask down? She said yea but it's okay. I said no it's not okay because he could've been helping me while I was waiting for you help the older lady. I also mentioned the woman with the paper over her face and the young lady said that was the owner. Which then totally made sense as to why the customer service was so poor. The owner did not present as an owner and was not even following state law to protect herself, her employees and customers by wearing proper face coverings. She was in the store trying to order food for herself and acting confused that so many items she wanted were sold out. I paid $33.13 for 2 slices of cheese cake and a Kale salad. The blueberry cheese cake was the last and I should have left it there. There was no graham cracker crust, the blueberry gel was nasty and the cake was dry. The kale salad was basic. The mango cheese cake was the best - fresh, moist, perfectly sweet graham cracker crust. Overall Im very disappointed that I spent $60 between these two establishments. The Zucchini Bar has an even larger selection of fresh herbs so I will likely go back to continue to support black owned business and have a source for the herbs that I use, however it's not likely that I'll ever buy food from Zucchini Bar again.

    Oyster mushroom gyro
    Nj G.

    Healthy, clean soul I lived this place! There are two additional restaurants on the left side of this one and I'll definitely be back to visit. I had the oyster mushroom gyro, it was divine. It came with perfectly sautéed kale and a white sauce. I was so full and happy. Blue corn tortilla chips cans with it and they serve alkaline water. Great job to the owners. The staff was friendly and accommodating the space was cute and quaint.

    Quinoa bowl with buffalo mushrooms
    Camille F.

    Where to begin? I love everything about this place. It feels like Erykah Badu, Alicia Keys, Bob Marley, and Charlie Wilson opened a cafe. It's a balm for the soul as well as the spirit. I'm not vegan but have been dying to try this place. I came in just for a tea, and not only did they have the perfect wellness tea for me, I ended having a delicious lunch (quinoa bowl with buffalo mushrooms ) and then dessert and mushroom coffee. They all blew my mind!!!! How is mushroom coffee even possible? And how can it taste so good? Run don't walk to support this fabulous business. The staff is friendly and gracious and treat you like family. If a place can be spiritual then Zucchini Bar is a spiritual experience. And there was an impromptu jam session upstairs, so I left with multiple senses satisfied. #NewarkLove

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    Ashli F.

    Had one of their breakfast pockets which was VERY HEARTY and FLAVORFUL! They used beyond sausage which is one of the only vegan meats I like. They have daily speciality items so expect something new on the menu, but I really want to try their FAMOUS MOSS BEAN PIE the next time I stop by! They have weird weekend hours, so definitely plan ahead. Indoor seating NOT ALLOWED (Jan 2022).

    Falafel gyro
    Auria C.

    Whaaat? I had a falafel gyro. It was so incredibly delicious that I had to post it on IG. Now Everytime I see the photo, I want it. I want to go back again & again & try everything.

    Alana P.

    The food is great, not to mention the customer service. The other end, "The Blueberry Cafe", food is also very good, but the customer service will vary. There is one guy there, who I swear, if he isn't homophobic, he has a stick up his ass. He is very unwelcoming and rude...every single time I go in there. I have observed him with other customers, but when it comes to me, forget it. If you're running a business, you should not allow your personal views to interfere with your business operations. I NEVER experience this at the Zucchini Bar, ever. His ass better pray I never see him in my office ever in life. I cannot stand an insecure and ignorant jackass.

    Vegan Walnut vanilla cake
    Missy A.

    I love this place!! Was craving something sweet and decided to see what treats they had today! I'm vegan, so it's not always easy to find things around me, so my gratitude for this place & their sister store Blueberry Cafe is immense! Anyway, today they had Mango cheesecake, & Walnut vanilla cake! I got the Walnut vanilla cake & its sooo good! The pictures do do it justice! It's soft, moist, sweet but not overly sweet. I wish more ppl realized that being vegan or plant based doesn't mean you have to miss out on anything! You can still have delicious foods like this that are actually healthier for you! Anyway, I love this place! Great environment & friendly staff! Always a great experience!

    Chocolate cheese cake
    George H.

    It's a good cafe. Seemed newly opened and they were trying to get their act together. Their empanadas were not that great. But truly kudos for trying. And because it is close to brook branch park, I recommend it for vegans who need takeaways for a picnic at the park. Also, their sister establishment is right next door selling soups and salads. So I will just have to give this place another shot again to update my review. For now, it was a very underwhelming and chaotic experience, as they took forever to get to us and even if there were only 3 of us in the queue, it really took like 20 minutes to get to us! And another 10 minutes to heat an empanada. Hmmm~!

    Janet C.

    I am so happy to see a Veagan restaurant in Newark and on the main thoroughfare. Nice little place that is growing day by day. I had the coffee with whipped nut milk. Need more sugar option, I personally don't use agave. Two tasty gluten free muffins. Very relaxing. Staff very welcoming. May be the first month or opening so kinks to work out but they were asking if everything was okay. I only stopped in because I wanted to talk with a friend and she recommended this place. They are right next door to "BLUEBERRY" VEGAN bakery. You can order and they bring your choice over or you can eat there. Owner offered a delicious mushroom soup that I will come back for. Looks good! Definitely coming back!

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    4.8(134 reviews)
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    The best vegan fish sandwich I've ever had!! The salad had wonderful tasty dressing. They even gave…read moreme a water bottle for the road for free because they had just closed! I'm going to try to stop by tomorrow one more time before heading out of town.

    Went here with a vegetarian friend, who is also not a huge fan of the veggie burgers that taste too…read moremuch like meat. It was a risk, because you know how vegetarians can get about cheese (I'm vegan now. When I used to be vegetarian, I'd get annoyed if a meal didn't have cheese in it, or if it had vegan cheese. I've noticed that a lot of my currently vegetarian friends are the same.) , but I figured that he would be cool about it, because he knew that there wasn't much else in the area that I could eat that had a/c. I love my city, but the restaurants need to get their a/c game in order. This is a slightly elevated burger joint. The options are meant to be on the healthier side, so they do stuff like sweet potato fries or a side salad with the burgers instead of potato fries. Here's my tip: get the salad. You'll be pleasantly surprised at how much flavour they can pack into a small but mighty green salad with some dressing on the side. It'll mean that you can avoid eating sweet potatoes (unless you like sweet potato, in which case, you're at the right place). That said, the side salad was excellent. Crisp greens, and a few bonus veg, with a creamy tasting dressing. No complaints, 5 stars. My friend got the black bean burger, and I got the chickpea burger. We got the burgers exactly a said on the menu with no customisation. This was a very VERY good choice. The chefs at Brick City Vegan know what they're doing, and they absolutely season the heck out of the food. Everything tasted so good, and the table fell silent as we demolished the food in front of us in the cool a/c. There was a napkin dispenser on the table, which you will need, because the burgers are generously sauced, and a bit of a mess to eat. Who cares? The food is incredible, and just the right amount of filling. Both of us ate every last morsel, and left feeling satisfied. For both of our burgers, I think it was less than $30 grand total after taxes. Not the cheapest meal, but certainly not at all expensive by vegan standards.

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    Plants & Poets Cafe

    Plants & Poets Cafe

    5.0(7 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    Delish Vegan Cafe near Newark Airport!! Little cafe tucked into the corner of the building with a…read morepickle to let you know you're in the right spot. We ordered at the counter and a high top table was prepared for us to sit in and eat. Service was friendly and kind for explaining the options and we even got a sample of a smoothie being prepared while we waited for lunch. They really know how to make veggies taste so rich and filling that you HAVE to come and try it if you're looking to explore a plant based diet or more vegan options and flavors! Street parking was sparse but lucky. Two filling vegan lunches and two cheesecake desserts with tax and tip the total was around $50.

    Wow. Super impressed with this spot. The lady who served me was very friendly, but more importantly…read morethe food was out of this world truly. I tried the lauryn hill bowl and the young Hendrix. To say the least the young Hendrix was a 10/10 dish featuring an extreme amount of flavor encompassing many different tastes, a pleasant experience for the pállette and every bite keeps one entertained and at edge of their feet truly. The lauryn hill bowl also had great flavor. These dishes are light years more impressive than other restaurants and other vegan restaurants as they are super healthy. The restaurants sends a clear message to the world that you can enjoy your food to the highest ability and it still be very healthy! I hope they open more locations as they are seized for success if they are able to market themselves properly and get people in the door. One critique would be a better ventilation system in the kitchen as fumes did emit into the dining area to the degree, poor ventilation would be my only critique but this is very minor when looking at all the other things. Very budget friendly restaurant, excellent accommodating staff, over the top tasting healthy food! Plan to come back as much as possible in the future

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    Plants & Poets Cafe - Order at the counter - bar seating & high top available

    Order at the counter - bar seating & high top available

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    Apple Crumb Cheesecake

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    How Delish HD

    4.7(121 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    I go here often enough and the customer service is amazing. They also have rewards and an app now…read moreso I recommend getting your points. Nice black-owned spot with variety of vegan options and it is clean. There's space to dine-in and they are open on Sundays. The energy is also open enough where strangers will have a convo while waiting. Coming from Brooklyn, I'm happy to have this spot so close to where I am now. Savory: My go-to is the chickpea tuna sandwich. I've tried it on a roll, long sub, and gluten-free... highly recommend the long sub. It's way too messy on the roll for me. Typically get it with the works. The potato salad is also very good most of the time (sometimes the potatoes are a little undercooked). I've also had the macaroni salad and the fried mushroom sandwich which are also good. I definitely enjoyed the thanksgiving special with stuffing (highly recommend that if they bring it back this year). Tip: if ordering a hero and you don't see yourself eating the entire thing in one sitting, I recommend requesting for the sandwich to not be cut so you can cut it evenly on your own For baked goods: the peach cobbler is good and it comes in a cute cup with a little spoon. I've also had the lemon cake & rum cake. Would order all 3 again. Would love to see donuts or cinnamon rolls (hopefully without cashews or walnuts due to my allergy). DRINKS: I haven't had a drink there that I would get again. The teas are overwhelmingly sweet; hibiscus punch was a lot like kool-aid to me. I also don't recommend the matcha if you are a matcha snob. Harper's Cafe is a great black-owned spot for a consistently good latte and they use quality matcha if you want quality nearby. Great spot with lots of options, especially if you're looking for a black-owned spot to support.

    The crispy crabby patty was everything and then some! The flavor and texture didn't skip a beat…read more Truly a 10/10 and something I would return for. And their desserts, so many great options. Service was great ! Whom helped me was very nice. And although I did take out , the ambiance was welcoming! Very nicely done. My first time and definitely not my last. Thank youuu How Delish !

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