So glad to have made it here!! Vegan is one thing...alkaline vegan options is a hard find!! Had an event in NJ so we decided to stop here afterwards. Staff was friendly...we came close to closing time & managed by sheer minutes to snag the last two BBQ wild rice platters (my friend inhaled his lol & went in for another but it was sold out). Also ordered smoothies & drinks: strawberry breeze smoothie, coconut mango smoothie, Sorrell (not overly sweetened), and an orange looking drink my friend had that I'm blanking on the name right now. The platter was yummy: mushrooms were crispy (almost like general tso's) and the bbq sauce was on point (I have not tasted a better alkaline bbq sauce), when a spot gives me wild rice and not a wild rice blend I know they love me haha , chickpeas weren't overly seasoned & the salad was a refreshing balance. Smoothie WAS YUM!! We also went next door to Zucchini Bar (their sister store) for a few desserts: a few slices of the apple caramel "cheesecake", and the bean pie. Everything was great, especially the bean pie which reminded me of a delicious sweet potato pie! Worth the money (quality ingredients like wild rice/walnuts/speciality ancient grain flours aren't cheap), though would be an occasional treat for me as it could quickly get out of hand haha. Loved it! Also worth noting, Blueberry Cafe is more alkaline (Dr. Sebi food recs) based while zucchini bar tends to have ingredients that fall in line with vegan lifestyle but aren't necessarily alkaline. Still amazing. Plus, for outdoor seating.
The food wasn’t that good. It is EXTREMELY overpriced. I’ve been vegan for 10 years and never have I ever paid so much money for such low quality food. The prices are more matched to a high-end, fancy restaurant in Manhattan, not in Newark, NJ. Rent can’t be THAT high! These vegans ought to be ashamed of themselves, charging so much money for such bland, cold and flavorless food. No wonder everyone thinks vegan food is way too expensive. Don’t waste your money!!!
Good portions but the food wasn't tasty. I had the meal with the chickpea and lettuce. The sauce that came with it did taste good. I get it's vegan but I had better vegan food.
As a non-vegan that stumbled upon this place and decided to give it a try…I must say that the flavorful and filling dishes caught me by surprise. It was a tad too salty for my taste but I genuinely believe that the recipes are crafted with tastebuds in mind.
I followed this establishment for months on IG. So when I finally had the opportunity to go I was so excited. What a disappointment. I've been vegan for years and yes I know the cost of foods and ingredients. I also know the time that goes into preparation and cooking. First of all they need to be a lot more friendlier to first timers and patient. Food was ok but definitely not worth the cost. Too expensive and portions are not that great. Places like this make it difficult to support black businesses.
My first time going there and the food was good. I got the fried mushroom platter with wild rice, chickpeas and salad. I felt good eating the food. It wasn't greasy or had me feel like crap while eating it. I'm from Philly and was visiting Newark for the weekend, but when I come back, I will be going there again. #vegan #blackowned #italisvital
Great owner, staff and food! We love ordering from this Black Owned Juice Bar & Vegan Grille! Just what this area needed, a healthy option!
Taste is amazing! 5 Effin stars! The taste is always consistent! And everything’s organic and alkaline! Blk owned u Cnt ask for more! The food is so good idc if the staff cussed me out every day or was rude to me I’d still go with a smile on my face just for the food! On top of that I love the vibe in there! From the staff and customers! To address one of the negative comments below about the staff not greeting them ….. I’m sorry that happened me personally idc if they speak or not the food is so dam good lol but u did come at the end of the night where yes because the food is good they always sell out. I understood u even called in advanced b4 u made the drive from pa to make sure u guys would be good and I wished they attached a little more importance to ur phone call and both presence when u entered! Sometimes we get busy n life n have a day we’re over worked tired or zoned out! Plus I’m sure when you walked in they did not know you were the ones that called and drive in from pa. I want u to have the same experiences I had there! Sheeno is a great woman! On her free time she’s always doing charity work! Always trying to help the community and or anyone that needs it! Sometimes I go there and c that she fell asleep in her car she’s so over worked! Sheen0! Pls try and reach out to them so they can have a better experience! Schedule a day with them that they can come earlier and there food on the house to compensate the first negative exp and the long drive for coming back ?. Show them what the hype is about and y we all love this place! The restaurant business is a brutal business. One time the food dosent come out right people never want to go back or if they have a negative exp. It can be hard to knock the ball out the park on every swing but I hope u guys from pa come back and let blueberry have another swing! Sheeno get ready!
One of my all time favorite, flavorful ALKALINE fast FOOD! .... the owners are Grand and the service is warm
Haven't been there in a while.I have family that pickup dinner. Food is delicious. Unlike any other. ?