It’s World Vegan Day! Here are 25+ New Jersey Vegan Restaurants
Happy World Vegan Day! Whether your Vegan on Mondays, Vegan full time, curious about becoming Vegan, etc – New Jersey has a variety of vegan restaurants serving their take on vegan burgers, smoothies, acai bowls, green juices, and more.
25 +New Jersey Vegan Restaurants:
Alt Eats Cafe, Ho-Ho-Kus
Alt Eats is a one-of-a-kind cafe whose goal is to introduce delicious Vegan, Gluten-free & Organic fare to the community, and provide an inviting place for patrons to feel welcome and comfortable in.
622 North Maple Ave, Ho Ho Kus, NJ
Blueberry Cafe, Newark
The mission at the Blueberry Cafe is sustainability in your body, mind, and spirit. Their ingredients are totally plant-based with ancient whole grains, wild beans, starch-less potatoes, loose Herbs, healing elixir’s made to order, fresh brewed herbal tea, roasted caffeine free Dandelion Coffee, and more…
547 Central Ave, Newark, NJ
Frenchtown Fresh, Frenchtown
100% plant-based eats, juice bar, and market.
2 Race St, Frenchtown, NJ
goodbeet, 3 Locations
goodbeet is an entirely plant based, gluten free, dairy free, and peanut free cafe with 3 locations in NJ. They utilize local organic produce, make everything in-house, and only use coconut sugar in baked goods.
29 Haddon Ave, Westmont, NJ
801 E 8th Street, Ocean City, NJ
1 1/2 Crosswicks Street, Bordentown, NJ
Good Karma Cafe, Red Bank
The Good Karma Cafe located in downtown Red Bank is famous for its unique spins on popular dishes turned vegan. Items include their popular “Earth Burger” (homemade Tofu, sunflower seed and brown rice patty baked until golden), baked tempeh buffalo wings, loaded nachos (topped with chipotle tofu sour cream), a Philly Seitan Cheesesteak, smoothies, and beautiful organic, vegan desserts.
17 E Front St, Red Bank, NJ
Greens and Grains – 5 Locations
If you’re looking for plant-based smoothies, sandwiches, lattes and more then Greens and Grains is for you! This local vegan chain restaurant has locations in Atlantic and Monmouth Counties. Be sure to order one of their restorative cold-pressed juices, meatballz, and mac and cheez.
80 W Jimmie Leeds Rd, Galloway, NJ
1600 New Rd #1c, Northfield, NJ
7801 Ventnor Ave, Margate, NJ
1092 NJ-35, Middletown Township, NJ
454 Shrewsbury Plaza, Shrewsbury, NJ
The Healthy Hippy, Newark
Their slogan is “making health affordable for the hood.” Known for their vegan burgers, mac and cheese, and their housemade “hippy” sauce.
154 Elizabeth Ave Newark, NJ
House of Flavor, Bayonne
Their motto – “It’s Bigger Than Food”. House of Flavor is known for its Latin twist to the vegan culture. They’re 100% organic with gluten-free and soy-free options.
911 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ
Kaya’s Kitchen and Cafe, Belmar and Asbury Park
Wide variety of fine international vegetarian cuisine.
100 Main St, Belmar, NJ
619 Lake Ave, Asbury Park, NJ
Killer Vegan, Union
The Killer Vegan is an eatery serving homemade Latin, Italian and American comfort food made with organic, fair-trade ingredients and kindness. Known for their KV Veggie Burger, the restaurant also serves milkshakes, bakes goods, and disco fries!
996 Stuyvesant Avenue, Union, NJ
Leaf, Haddonfield
Sisters Melissa, Rebecca and Ashleigh Mastandrea, who are all vegan, opened Leaf in 2017. Flatbreads, salads, and dessert!
6 Kings Court, Haddonfield, NJ
Living on the Veg, LBI
Long Beach Island is home to the cafe “Living on the Veg”, known for its vegan deli wraps & sandwiches, fresh juice, and their homemade vegan cheese sauce. Featuring breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Offerings include their “Desayuno Burrito” (tofu scramble, home fries, avocado, black beans, lettuce, tomato, cabbage, cheese sauce, and hot sauce), the “Tu-no” melt, and raw tacos.
657 E. Bay Ave. #3, Manahawkin, NJ
2613 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, NJ (seasonal)
Luna Verde, Bradley Beach
After opening in 2018, Luna Verde has gained a large following all across the state, not only vegans, but also foodies who enjoy made-from-scratch, flavorful, and innovative cooking. Offering bright and spicy salsas, rich guacamole, plenty of tacos, burritos, flautas, chimichangas, desserts, updated specials, and gluten-free options.
400 Main St, Bradley Beach, NJ
Naked Lunch, Cherry Hill
Located inside Mom’s Market in Cherry Hill, Naked Lunch offers raw juices, organic bowls, and black bean burgers.
1631 Kings Hwy N, Cherry Hill, NJ
Nefista, Cliffside Park
Nefista, an international franchise that originated in Turkey, opened its first American location in Cliffside Park in 2016. Known for their Kofte, a traditional Middle Eastern or South Asian meatball. Plus vegan baklava for deessrt!
656 Anderson Ave, Cliffside Park, NJ
Papa Ganache, 3 Locations
Finally, a vegan bakery! Papa Ganache is a vegan and vegan/gluten-free bakery offering amazingly delicious treats baked in small batches. Their treats are cholesterol-free, containing no trans fat, dairy, eggs, no preservatives, no animal products, all-natural, and mostly organic.
106 Main St, Matawan, NJ
106 N. Union St, Cranford, NJ
217 E Main St, Manasquan, NJ
Plant Base, Jersey City
The mission at Plant Base is to help people implement a happier and healthier lifestyle through plant-based foods and ethical products sold in a zero waste format. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, animal and humanitarian rights, ethics and health, their main goal is to provide access to affordable and healthy food for neighborhoods in need.
370 Pacific Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Salt + Seed, Jersey City
SALT + SEED was formed in Spring 2017 and started out in The Uptown Hoboken Farmer’s Market. Since then they expanded to the District Kitchen Food Hall in Jersey City at Harborside serving Elevated vegan comfort food.
210 Hudson St, Jersey City, NJ
Seed to Sprout, 4 Locations
Seed to Sprout was born out of a deep passion for plant-based eating, and overall natural wellness. What started as a weekly dinner pop-up, quickly grew into a multi-location business on the Jersey Shore
410 Main Street, Avon-By-The-Sea, NJ
560A River Road, Fair Haven, NJ
1405 Wickapecko Drive, Wanamassa, NJ
Simply Green Cafe, Ramsey
This cafe is known for its classic American & internationally inspired menu made with vegan ingredients. If you’re craving a good ole (plant-based) burger, fried food, or even some (certified vegan, kosher) soft serve ice cream, they’ve got you covered! Raw, oil-free, gluten-free options available.
25 N Spruce St, Ramsey, NJ
Subia’s Vegan Cafe, Jersey City
Siblings Nilsa, Yvonne, and Eddie Rodriguez opened this cozy café and organic market in 2003, naming it for their mother. The café occupies the space that once housed their parents’ bodega. Try their take on a Reuben sandwich, buffalo chicken sandwich, BLT, burgers, and gluten-free waffles.
506 Jersey Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Veganized, New Brunswick
Vegan Pizza! Veganize takes classic dishes and…veganizes them with punny names. Check out the “Hot Diggity Dog” (pinto bean carrot dog, aioli, kraut & mustard, sweet potato bun, smokey baked bean), “Rawzagna” (thinly sliced raw zucchini, marinated mushrooms, fresh tomato, herbed macadamia-cashew nut cheese, sun-dried tomato puree, sunflower basil pesto), and “14 Karat Cake” (date pecan carrot cake, cardamom carrot crème, vanilla sauce, mint sauce). Plus on the weekend they serve brunch!
1 Elm Row, New Brunswick, NJ
VeganAF, Jersey City
Serving up vegan breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the heights.
291 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Vegan Tree, Matawan
Vegan Tree is a cornerstone in the Matawan community and has been recognized for its outstanding Chinese cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff.
952 NJ-34, Matawan, NJ
Vegans of Seitan, Linden
Highly flavored vegan comfort food-to-go.
243 W. St. Georges Ave, Linden, NJ
Vegans R Us, Vineland & Atlantic City
Vegan restaurant est. Nov 2019 that evolved from a catering business that holds vegan cookouts and events – location & dates may vary. Examples of food include stir fry veggies, falafel burger, veggie supreme burger, and bbq tofu.
636 East Landis Ave Vineland, NJ
122 North Michigan Ave. Atlantic City, NJ
Veggie Heaven, 3 Locations
Delicious, Asian vegan cuisine! Try their take on General Tso’s, sushi, and dessert. All three Veggie Heaven locations are owned by the same family but managed separately, with slightly different menus.
57 Bloomfield Avenue, Denville, NJ
631 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ
473 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, NJ
Vegunti, Old Bridge
The founders of Vegunti saw an opportunity to offer healthy, on-the-go, plant-based, whole food alternatives to the old fashion fast food industry. Over a year was spent on menu development with the primary focus on taste and nutritional value. Plus – all sauces and spreads are created in-house from raw ingredients. Be sure to order one of their superfood smoothies, avocado toasts, flatbreads, and desserts.
4012 U.S. 9 South, Morganville/Old Bridge, NJ
Wildflower Vegan Cafe, Millville
All vegan, all made from-scratch in house, largely local and organic. Soup, salads, wraps, desserts!
501 N. High St, Millville, NJ
