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    Alt Eats Cafe

    4.2 (99 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    BLT and Mango Tango
    Kate N.

    Although located in the little town of Ho-Ho-Kus, the interior almost makes you feel like you are sitting in SoHo or in the Meatpacking district. I adore how modern and trendy the inside of the cafe is designed. I especially like the cool lighting and animal portraits. I came here today for an early lunch, so it was very quiet and no one else was in the cafe except myself and my mother. I ordered a "BLT" (their BLTs do not have bacon, instead they have seasoned shiitake mushrooms, with arugula, tomato, and vegan mayonnaise), and my mother ordered the Mango Tango avocado toast. At first I ordered an iced coffee with coconut milk and white chocolate syrup, but I have to be honest their coffee is horrible. I told the cashier/barista that I didn't like the iced coffee and she suggested an iced latte. She was really nice and didn't give me a hard time about not liking the iced coffee at all. She prepared the iced latte for me, this time with oat milk and white chocolate syrup and it was a little better. My mother had a hot cappuccino, which she didn't enjoy. If you can't tell from this review so far, I don't recommend the coffee beverages highly. The food was brought to us fairly quickly and I must say it's pretty spectacular. The mushrooms on the BLT were really really good, and whatever seasoning they use does have a bacon-like taste. They didn't put a lot of mushrooms on the sandwich (felt they could of put more) and it was made on a sub roll, which I thought was a little odd for a BLT, but it was still good. My mother loved her mango avocado toast and we agree it was probably the best value out of everything on the menu. It came with three avocado toasts and a little arugula salad. All of the food tasted very fresh! I would definitely come back to Alt Eats Cafe. I would like to try the other avocado toasts that they have or one of the smoothies from the menu. I also want to make clear this place is not vegan, it is definitely vegetarian. I am neither vegan nor vegetarian, but I think it's important to for those that are vegan to be aware of. I do not suggest ordering anything coffee or espresso related. The food is where they really shine.

    "B"LT   Was tasty
    Marilyn V.

    I appreciate a vegan establishment & had this place on my radar for sometime now but I wish my experience would have been better. The positives: vegan eats like donuts and empanadas and frittatas and Mac and cheese, you get the picture. Good stuff. My fav: the truffle Mac and cheese was solid! Delish The negatives: the staff wasn't familiar with what they were serving. On the menu board it read broccoli empanada. So I order one. When I cut it open it's definitely not broccoli so I let them know and ask what it is. I was told they didn't know. It seems they get them elsewhere and they came labeled broccoli so that's all they could tell me. This was awkward. Other con: the utensils are plastic. Not a fan of that but also there wasn't a knife in the place. I asked for one and was given one they found in the back (real not plastic) but yea not knives in the utensil station. That was weird. Aside from that though it's a cute lil place with vegan eats which is great. The "b"lt was also tasty as well as the avocado toast. It was difficult to eat with my one plastic fork and one metal knife. Have you ever tried eating with that combo of utensils? It's kinda weird. You must be quite mindful of the application of different amount pressure to each hand. Anyway go get their truffle Mac. Delish!

    Avocado Toast (with Feta and Tomatoes)
    Stephen L.

    I went to Alt Eats Cafe for lunch and got the Avocado Toast with Feta and Tomatoes (slightly different from the normal Avocado Toast). The toast itself was hard and difficult to cut. There was a very generous amount of avocado on the toast along with a couple cherry tomatoes, but nothing else on the toast. There was also some arugula with feta cheese on the side. The taste was just as you'd expect avocado on toast to taste like- nothing special. I probably could've made this toast myself with no cooking experience. For $10 though, this toast was a pretty good deal. The cafe seemed understaffed, as the cashier (who was the daughter of the owner) was also the one making the drinks. As a result, the service speed was slow. The cashier/drink maker/waitress was friendly. Overall, Alt Eats Cafe has decent lunch food (and the drinks looked decent, though I didn't try them). Nothing really stands out about this place, but I'm glad I gave them a shot.

    Quinoa Buddha Bowl and Vegan Mac and Cheese
    Rena W.

    I came here with a friend for the first time and I would describe the overall experience as... underwhelming. The initial first impression of the restaurant is nice - it has modern, unique decor that makes the place feel like a high-end hipster restaurant in NYC. However, the service was very slow, even though my friend and I were the only customers there (at 10am on a Saturday, which for a brunch place, seems strange). When the food arrived, it was again underwhelming. I got a quinoa buddha bowl and my friend got the vegan mac and cheese, and both dishes tastes just ok. The flavors were on the bland side, and the ingredients didn't seem the freshest. Also, the portion sizes were small given the prices. Overall, I went in with high expectations and am sad to say that I was not impressed. Probably will not be returning.

    Chickpea tuna hero - delicious!!
    GC N.

    So happy to discover this cozy, hospitable vegan eatery . Great lunch choices , friendly knowledgeable service and excellent food. I had the chickpea tuna hero , chai turmeric tea and delicious empanadas to go . Highly recommend!

    Mama Jama Avo with a London Fog. starting Monday off right!
    Tara S.

    So I'm not a vegan but I love to eat healthy when I can and this place hits the spot. Yummy food, friendly staff and a beautiful, clean environment. If your looking for a quiet place to work on you laptop I highly suggest this place. Plenty of outlets, WiFi and delicious food and beverages.

    Joseph R.

    We stopped here recently while making a trip with you the area and was glad that we did. This is super cool little cafe with interesting drinks and light bites in the heart of downtown Ho-Ho-Kus. I got the rose quartz drink, which is a chai drink with rose water, and it was very tasty. The space is cozy and there're a few tables for outside seating under a nice sidewalk tree. I could definitely spend a while hanging out here.

    Michelle K.

    The food is AMAZING. The ambiance is super hip! It's a small place, but at 2:45 on a Tuesday we were the only ones there for a while. I got the BLT and my sister got the gyro. She felt that it was a small portion for $10. We ordered the vegan Mac and cheese after our meal to try it out. It's the perfect portion and was absolutely delicious. Super creamy and "cheesy"! It's a bit pricey, but definitely worth it! We will definitely be returning with friends.

    Cupcake!
    Nicole P.

    I finally checked this out after I had been following them on Instagram. Super trendy, cute, but small. I got the Mac and cheese and also a cupcake! Both were really delicious. I would highly recommend if you are vegan!

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    Simply Green Cafe - French Toast; Skillet Potatoes

    Simply Green Cafe

    4.6(221 reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    I cannot recommend Simply Green Cafe enough! From the service to the food, this is now my favorite…read morebreakfast spot and one of my top restaurants. Everything on the menu is vegan, but my family truly could not taste any difference when we visited. We ordered the Oreo protein pancakes, blueberry pancakes, penne with vodka sauce, and a breakfast burrito. Since I turned vegan, I've been craving pancakes so the food really hit the spot. The pancakes were so fluffy and tasted incredible. The penne was also so flavorful and was maybe our favorite dish. The breakfast burrito was also filling and tasted great. Overall, I'm very impressed with the quality of food and would come here regularly if I lived in the area. Additionally, the prices were super reasonable and are definitely more affordable than the average restaurant in the area. Chelsea was our waitress and I want to give her a special shoutout because she was particularly helpful and friendly to us. She did an excellent job answering our questions and even was willing to share general tips on vegan cooking. She really went out of her way to help me out after I mentioned that I recently turned vegan.

    Original vegan dishes. Generous portions and yumy flavoring. We tried tge beef strogonov over…read moremashed potatoes and lemony scampi over linguine, and they were very satisfying! The service was friendly and casual. We were able to get recomendations which didn't disappoint. The decore is pretty basic but clean and pleasant nevertheless, and there is cool artwork displayed on the walls. There are many two person tabkes, which can be put together and four person open booths.

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    Roots Cafe - Stuffed Avocado

    Roots Cafe

    4.6(114 reviews)
    8.0 mi
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    An explosion of flavors! I had the stuffed avocado and the Shroomie smoothie. Exactly what I needed…read moreto start a health charged day. You go into an order like that expecting a certain taste and then get a delicious surprise with how it's assembled. Each bite was one step closer to wanting another one! They are 100% correct w the Zen vibe. I could see bringing a book or hanging w friends and experiencing a chill recharging of the batteries. Love this location too! A mini industrial park surrounded by art and cool shops.

    Though I may prefer their previous location in Northvale which was very cozy, I was happy to see…read moreRoots finally reopened in an inviting space with an art space, plants, books, and a stage area. Though not huge, their menu is plant based with an assortment of brunch/lunch items like bowls, salads and interesting sushi, as well as smoothies and other drinks. If you're open to vegan food and uncommon items in a western diet, you'll enjoy it. The pad thai slaw and sushirito were delicious and well made and everything on the menu was inviting. The teas were lovely and I really enjoyed being able to select a blend of herbs for my tea mug. There was some herbal water available, and a selection of desserts on the counter and in the fridge - chocolatey delights like "snickers" bars. We found a corner next to the stage with two armchairs and a coffee table which was the coziest corner to sit and chat. Though it was Friday afternoon at lunch time and there were several other small groups, it never felt crowded and we were able to stay for a few hours enjoying our tea and meal. Staff were very friendly and accommodating, and non-intrusive. You order at the counter and then sit down, and we were not disturbed at all besides our meal being brought to us when it was ready. Parking is limited but at least they have a lot. It's a short walk into the main part of the town. They also occasionally host events. Looking forward to returning!

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    Roots Cafe - Cute and cozy!

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    The Red Dot Vegetarian Kitchen - Indian vegetable fritter appetizer! Soooo good.

    The Red Dot Vegetarian Kitchen

    4.6(207 reviews)
    44.4 mi
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    We are sometimes skeptical that a restaurant with an extensive, many-page menu spanning multiple…read moregenres/ethnicities of food may not be able to do it all well. But the Red Dot seems to nail every single dish. We started with the multigrain vegan waffle with fresh fruit and loved it! So clean and flavorful, with perfectly ripe fruit. I do think the fruit should have been included, because it would have been a bit plain without it. Next, we had the ancient grains kitchari which was incredible. We loved all the fresh vegetables perfectly cooked, adding a variety of textures and flavors. It is offered as mild, medium, or hot; we got hot, which was great but not overly spicy, and we might request extra spicy next time. Lastly, we got the breakfast paratha wrap filled with their incredible tofu scramble. We were so impressed by how non-greasy it was (both the paratha and the scramble). We are always looking for food that isn't overly salty or oily, which is hard to find, but the Red Dot managed to do everything perfectly. Also major props to their masala chai, made super fresh with your choice of milk. The soy milk was creamy and pleasantly sweet and it didn't even require adding sugar. So rare to find vegan masala chai. The food takes fairly long to come out, but we felt it was worth it because of how delicious everything was; we also appreciated the generous portions. I think we have found one of our new favorite restaurants!

    Very charming lovely peaceful ambience and excellent food! Marvelous curry! Such crisp pomegranate…read moreiced tea! Very tasty & satisfying breakfast tofu scramble with fresh flavorful herbs and veggies. The cookies are huge and so delicious to eat bit by bit! Lovely latte. Service is thoughtful, caring and attentive to details.

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    The Red Dot Vegetarian Kitchen - Multigrain waffle (comes with 2 waffles)

    Multigrain waffle (comes with 2 waffles)

    The Red Dot Vegetarian Kitchen - Thai iced tea (vegan)

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