Best Vegan Restaurants in NJ
As a dedicated vegan since 2007, I’ve witnessed the remarkable evolution of plant-based dining options. While buying houses in New Jersey for our house-flipping business, I rarely have the opportunity to prepare hot meals. This has turned into a delightful adventure, allowing me to discover exceptional vegan restaurants across the Garden State during my renovation projects. Below, I’m sharing all the fantastic plant-based eateries I’ve encountered while transforming houses throughout New Jersey. Whether you’re a devoted vegan or simply looking to try something new, here’s a curated guide to some of the best vegan restaurants in New Jersey.
North New Jersey
- Brick City Vegan (Newark): The menu features delicious items such as vegan burgers, wraps, salads, and soul food-inspired entrees.
- Blueberry Café Juice Bar and Vegan Grille (Newark): Praised for fresh, affordable vegan food, juices, and Taco Tuesdays, serving urban communities.
- Veggie Heaven (Montclair): Offers authentic Asian vegan cuisine with a variety of popular noodle, tofu, and vegetable-based dishes.
- Sweet Trail Vegan Cafe (Bloomfield): BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich — Recommended as a hearty lunch option.
- Simply Green Cafe (Ramsey): Mediterranean Wrap — A favorite among returning customers, featuring classic Mediterranean flavors.
- Freakin’ Vegan (Ridgewood): Pizza — House-made vegan pizzas, appreciated for their flavorful toppings.
Central New Jersey
- Vegan Tree (Matawan): Beloved for traditional Asian fare with a plant-based twist, particularly their “Happy Buddha” rice and the “Surprise Philly Cheese Sub.”
- Veganized (New Brunswick): Celebrated for modern, organic dishes using local produce; must-try dishes include the Grilled Oyster Mushrooms and “14 Karat Cake.”
- Killer Vegan (Union): Serving homemade Latin, Italian, and American vegan comfort food using fair-trade ingredients.
- Papa Ganache (Matawan): A destination vegan bakery serving delightful, small-batch treats—many of which are gluten-free.
- Good Karma Cafe (Red Bank): Known for creative vegan spins on classics like the “Earth Burger” and Philly Seitan Cheesesteak.
- Kaya’s Kitchen (Belmar): Offers international vegan cuisine with organic ingredients. Favorite dishes include quesadillas, cheesesteak, and seitan stroganoff.
- Luna Verde (Bradley Beach): Gained a loyal following for their scratch-made, inventive vegan Mexican fare.
Southern New Jersey
- Wildflower Vegan Café (Millville): Traditional approach with hearty soups, lentil veggie burgers, and black bean tacos.
- Living On The Veg (Manahawkin): Local favorite for accessible and healthy comfort food, including homemade vegan cheese sauce and the Tofu Deluxe sandwich.
- Greens and Grains (Voorhees): A popular vegan chain for smoothie bowls, wraps, “meatballz,” and mac and cheez.
- Naked Lunch (Cherry Hill): In-shop café offering fresh juices, organic bowls, and vegan black bean burgers.
Whether you’re a local resident, a commuter, or just passing through, be sure to explore some of these top-rated vegan restaurants and savor the best plant-based food New Jersey has to offer.