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    Urban Vegan

    4.8 (132 reviews)
    ModerateVegan
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's your Fuel?
    Shoshana R.

    I have seen Brick City Vegan a few times. Especially when in the area visiting the fam, but I never had the opportunity to try it. I just so happen to find free parking around the corner while heading to the prudential center for a concert, so this was the perfect opportunity to give BCV a try since I was early. Upon entry we were greeted by the young lady at the counter. She offered suggestion to assist with my indecisiveness. I decided to go with the Sweet Potato Burger and Sweet Potato Fries. As we waited for our order we also waited for a table. The seating area is small with approximately 3-4 tables. Luckily just before our food was ready a table became available. The food was fresh and not too heavy. I have enjoyed sweet potato fries before but o most admit this was my first time try a sweet potato burger. It was definitely tasty and in my opinion benefits from the addition of sauce. The country ranch with added ketchup was a nice touch. Overall a good vegan experience. Brick City Vegan is a nice addition to this improving area of Newark and worth checking out. Just A note: Try their iced mint tea, one of their signature drinks. As well as if you enjoy the Sweet Potato Burger, they sell packages for you to make at home.

    Bbq oat sandwich on Buttamilk Biscuit
    Ashley D.

    Great young people serving amazing tasty vegan treats. I had the bbq oat biscuit and one of their house made juices. So amazing. They have fast-food style seating with an awesome music selection. Great spot to stop in and have a bite after Market Street shopping.

    Sweet Potato Fries Black-Eye Pea Burger

    Food was great and fresh! I was given good recommendations from staff, everyone was very friendly. I'm not vegan but eat a lot of vegan food and this is a top spot for me. Upgrade to the fries, so worth it. Such a good stop in the middle of a long trip.

    Jasmine S.

    I don't get the privilege of having many vegan spots where I live so being able to go to a different state and find one was a treat. The outside is pretty unassuming, I noticed they had plant based burgers and they weren't pre made patties. Everything was made in house and you can actually see the patty making process as you wait for you food. The workers were friendly and helpful: I chose the chickpea burger and a side salad that was topped with so much fresh veg !! They also had black bean burgers, power bowls and vegan cookies ! I wish they had more locations but at least the next time I am in Newark, I'll know a good place to go.

    Power bowl
    Andy L.

    It's expensive if you want to get full but the quality of the food is high. I ordered a power bowl with black eyed peas over black rice with all of the toppings and avocado. I also got a Forever Young smoothie with extra kale and some sweet potato fries. It was a fantastic meal.

    Chickpea Burger
    Smileey F.

    Out-of-town-er review Got a rental, stuck in traffic, got lost and very hungry before trying this spot out. Black owned, life that! The men u speaks to typical foods seen in African/Caribbean homes. We tried the Beyond burger, sweet potato fries, chickpea burger, black eyed peas, house-made juice & oatmeal cookies - all of it was tasty. The chickpea burger was soft patty which I like but know it's not the traditional burger texture. - it gets busy, ordering online is more efficient - house-made patties are where it's at! - parking can be tricky - quick, hip and vibrant vibes We will make sure to stop here again before we leave town, it's good!

    Black-Eye Pea Burger with Sweet Potato Fries
    Liz L.

    I am very proud there is a vegan option in the hood. Introducing this to people who think vegans only eat salads lol was a great idea. The shop is nice and clean when you walk in you're greeted. We ordered the "pulled pork" biscuit - delicious! Black eyed pea WOW!!!! This was amazing!!! Full of flavor and just so so so good. The hibiscus tea was great too! Sweet potato fries were fresh! The only thing i have to say is they were extremely understaffed and i felt super bad for the only (2) staff members there. They were trying to get our orders ready + online orders + phone orders there was a lot going on . our food took an 1 hour to get made however the young lady and gentleman were very nice and acknowledged us, apologizing and they also gave us free tea's for the long wait. I truly appreciate that. Some places just have the attitude that they are busy and us customers have to deal with it, that wasn't the case here. Would visit again 100% 5 star A++++

    Chickpea Burger with side salad
    Alyssa K.

    This place is amazing!! Their food is so fresh and delicious! You can legit watch them make everything right in front of you. The food is 10/10. The staff is 10/10 and the decor on the inside is 10/10. We had the cheesesteak (delicious! I'll be coming back for this!) the chickpea burger!! (So flavorful and fresh) and a power bowl! Which the serving was very generous and again delicious!! This place is also VERY CLEAN! Look no further for some delectable vegan food in Newark!!! Can't wait to come back!

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    Jeannette L.

    Had a work week date night with my partner two weeks ago. Wanted to try something new, casual, and local. My friend recommended trying out Urban Vegan, knowing that my partner is vegetarian. So we decided to check it out. Across the street from City Hall, the vegan eatery has a mix of faux meat fare and fresh, vegetable-based vegan menu items. They also have juices, smoothies, and teas. To get a sampling, we ordered a couple of things to share. Here's what we ordered for dine-in: - Chickpea Bowl (over black rice) - $12 - Black Eyed Pea Bowl (over quinoa) - $12 - Cheese Steak - $15 - Sweet Potato Fries - $4 - Bottle Waters $1.50 each - Hibiscus Iced Tea $3 Bowls are served warm and are accompanied with a cool, refreshing cucumber/tomato salad. The bowls are flavorful and light, not leaving you weighed down. The cheese steak was good; I think they did a good job with the vegan cheese (always tricky, not all places pull it off). Sweet potato fries were perfectly made with real sweet potatoes - I don't think it's the frozen kind, you can taste the difference. The hibiscus tea was good. It's a little too sweet for my preference, but it's delicious. The guy who took my order at the counter was nice. He and woman brought out our order, and were friendly. The inside has high ceilings and the space feels open, which made for a relaxing, chill meal together (even with the flurry of customers ordering to-go and picking up take-out). We will definitely be coming back again.

    Sweet Potato Fries and Plantains

    I've tried a lot of vegan burgers spots and this is probably the BEST I've had! The food was very delicious! We ordered the black bean and sweet potato burgers and they were both flavorful, very well prepared and fulfilling. 10/10! Also what we found was interesting was that although the food did take a little minute to come out but after tasting the burgers we agreed that it was very much worth the wait. Alright, now to the service! I almost never leave reviews but upon walking in we were greeted by this highly energetic staff member named Danyele and her service was very deserving of acknowledgment! Danyele was floating all over the restaurant taking orders, making food, serving food, making drinks lol, it was amazing to watch this young lady work! What was really impressive was that while being super busy she still had the patience to interact nicely and explain the menu thoroughly to each customer. Ive never witnessed someone work so hard, great job Danyele! Overall, I'd recommend this Urban Vegan (Brick City Vegan) to everyone! Definitely top tier when it comes to food, service and professionalism!

    Bowl with chickpeas, black rice, & quinoa.  Our table of food. Black eyed pea burger  California burger
    Rachel A.

    Today we had a feast at Brick City Vegan!! Formerly known as Urban Vegan, this Newark- based fast-casual restaurant recently rebranded with a new name and updated menu. They have a variety of burgers including a housemade chickpea burger and housemade black eyed pea burger in addition to beyond meat. They also offer bowls with unique ingredients that you can't get everywhere like bbq pulled oats, stewed black eyed peas, and black rice. Everything we had was super delicious, fresh, and made with clean ingredients. Pictured are a bowl with chickpeas, black rice, quinoa and veggies (probably my favorite thing), a black eyed pea burger, a California burger with a Beyond Meat patty in it, biscuits, salad, and a chocolate chip cookie. I also had a lovely hibiscus tea and Chris had a banana-strawberry smoothie. The staff was gracious and we really enjoyed our visit. So happy to have this spot in downtown Newark!

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    awesome food, every thing was delicious. The place is really clean, the staff is helpful and genuine.

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    Food is very tasty, and staff friendly and hospitable. The yum yum sauce is very good on the bowls.

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    The food is amazing. Ever time I come here I'm never disappointed. The service is great as well. Always accommodating.

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    Blueprint Cafe Lounge

    4.5(215 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    Been here a few times with friends, solo, ubereats, and as a meeting space (with one other person)…read more Food = very tasty. They have both vegan and non-vegan options. Service = consistently kind and welcoming Ambiance = honestly, whatever you need it to be. I've come here with two of my managers for review meetings and it was perfect vibe. Came here with a teammate for planning meeting, perfect vibe. Came here w my husband to sit, chat, and eat, perfect vibe. Came here solo and watched the tv while I ate, perfect vibe. The ubereats orders are on point too. I love this place.

    My bestie requested Blueprint Cafe Lounge as her post Cherry Blossom Festival 10k meal. I put the…read morecoordinates in my GPS but couldn't understand why it was going to take me nearly 30 minutes to get to. Follow me here: do you remember club Love in DC (early 2000s)? The location is similar - a place that wouldn't be on your radar unless you know. I say all that to say, upon pulling up I remembered attending a private birthday party and some community networking events at Blueprint Cafe! We selected our own seating upon entry. What became our waiter offered a high chair for the baby. I get easily overwhelmed by large menus so I just glanced at the board but focused primarily on the brunch menu. I ordered the Irish Cream French toast which came with chicken. I also ordered a pineapple matcha lemonade. The pineapple matcha lemonade came in a bottle, which met my needs (juggling the baby and myself). I loved how refreshing and sweet it was! I really wanted another but didn't want to see greedy. The French toast was perfect. Not too sweet, light and fluffy. It paired well with the savory strips of chicken which came with a secret sauce. I forgot how nice of an addition Blueprint Cafe Lounge was to the Ironbound section. I'm looking forward to returning this summer and using the outdoor seating!

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    Seating area

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    Vegan Mac and cheese.

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    Plants & Poets Cafe

    Plants & Poets Cafe

    5.0(7 reviews)
    1.6 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

    Plants & Poets Cafe - Apple Crumb Cheesecake

    Apple Crumb Cheesecake

    Plants & Poets Cafe - Vegan Burgers, Soups, Salad Menu

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    How Delish HD - Italian Smashburger with a Walnut Mushroom Burger

    How Delish HD

    4.7(115 reviews)
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    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 !

    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.

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    Inside

    How Delish HD - Let's Do Breakfast Waffle

    Let's Do Breakfast Waffle

    How Delish HD - Vegan Bacon Egg + Cheese

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