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    Fable Creamery

    4.9 (33 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Mine, mine, all mine. Vegan Affogato ice cream.
    Brenda C.

    I'm vegan. No worries. I need to go gluten-free. No problem. I want cookies. Check. I'm tired and want to sit down for my dessert. Come on in and let's eat. Hubby and I went in and was warmly greeted by Derrick. He proudly explained all the cookies and ice creams are made fresh daily. If they run out, that's it. He was very generous as we sampled a few flavors but hubby was definitive with his choice, banana foster as I desired affogato. Both flavors were rich and everything here are vegan and gluten free. Melissa, the owner, opened this delightful shop on December 23, 2022. While you may ask if that's all they have is ice cream, they also serve up made daily, cookies and brownies. Melissa is thinking coffee and tea in the coming future. Both she and her trusted associate, Derrick will always be there to serve up the best desserts and friendly customer service. So I ask, is it a fable or just a dream that came true for vegan and/or gluten-free dessert lovers at Fable Creamery? One of the best vegan & gluten-free ice cream in Monmouth County. Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Location: 5/5

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    Atira L.

    It doesn't matter if you are vegan or not vegan, you will fall in love with this place! It is located in a busy section of Red Bank, though when you walk in, it is peaceful and calm. The fresh smell of chocolate cookies baking was greeting us when we walked in. I came with a group of friends last night and we had 11 people. There was a mix of us: vegan, vegetarian, people who eat meat and people who just love dessert. I was the only one who was gluten free and the wonderful thing about this place is they are both vegan and gluten free. Everything in the place is both. For someone who usually had no gluten free options for dessert at restaurants, this was amazing to experience. I spoke to the owner and she said that was why she made this place both vegan and gluten free, to give people options. They had many ice cream flavors and you can try any flavor of ice cream that you like. Some in my group got the ice cream and others were thinking about the cookies. They had sold out of the macadamia cookies but they had plenty of the chocolate wafer and chocolate walnut cookies left. They also had fudge brownies but no one ordered a brownie. They make other confections like chocolate bon bons, chocolate bars, flavored popcorn, and peanut butter or rainbow sugar cookies, if you don't like chocolate. We didn't see these available when we were there but, we were there at almost closing so that could be why. We were all happy with our choices. And one girl in our group asked the owner how these desserts can be vegan. She was in shock because everything was just that good. I happened to get the chocolate walnut cookie and the almond butter crunch ice cream. Both tasted so good! I loved the ice cream but I think I might have loved the cookie more. I just haven't tasted amazing gluten free cookies in years. It is a small place, with about nine chairs, because we had a group of eleven and two people stood and then took turns with someone who had finished. We didn't mind this, some people wanted to take a break from sitting because we had sat at dinner. The tables and chairs are nice, a mix of wooden and metal tables and metal chairs. We all want to go back asap, even the non-vegans! You must visit this place as soon as possible.

    Bag with cookie and cup with chocolate brownie and espresso ice cream
    Carlie A.

    This place is an absolute dream if you are vegan and/or gluten free. Friendly service and happy to let you sample flavors before you commit. This area of Red Bank is very popular and it's usually challenging to find parking but this place is totally worth it!

    Chocolate Walnut cookie

    This spot first caught my eye online because they only sell gluten free and vegan items. The cookies are AMAZING!!!!! Get there early in the day for the most variety because they sell pretty quickly! I tried a few ice creams before picking the Blueberry Corn Bread flavor - creamy and sweet with a hint of salty and savory, really yummy. I learned that the base is the icecream is coconut, which is great that there's no soy or oat, which I personally dislike. The only reason I'm not giving a 5 star rating is because the icecream had a coconut aftertaste, not in a bad way at all, but I wish it wasn't so prominent. The server/cashier was extremely nice and patient as people asked for many taste tests of ice cream flavors. The vibe overall is very low key and clean. I will definitely be going back!!!!

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    Dharika S.

    Most delicious vegan ice cream ever. We stood there for 10 minutes deciding which flavor to get. Some have heavy coconut background tastes but others were amazingly delicious. Staff were the nicest people ive ever met!!! And continuously offered us more and more tastings Vibe inside was so cute like a modern homey barn We got mint, peanut butter, & chocolate brownie and we ate every last bit. I got the chocolate walnut cookie and it was absolutely delicious, warm, and soft!

    Berry Bar, Peanut Butter Cup, and Chocolate Brownie
    Kevin D.

    During my visit, I experience good customer service: employees are helpful and kind. The establishment offers clean-good Vegan options, the employees make all consumable options in-house. Once I step into the establishment, my nostrils fill with the rich smells of ingredients available in the store. The Chocolate Brownie and Peanut Butter Cup are tasty options. The morsels of Chocolate Brownie elevate the rest of the ice cream flavor, largely understandable as the reason for its name. The Peanut Butter Cup's flavors are distinct: I can taste the dark chocolate covering the peanut butter as much as I do the peanut butter as much as I do the ice cream (which I like, for the flavor variance with each bite [particularly with a peanut butter cup morsel]). The Berry Bar is one of, if not the, best form of dark chocolate I've come to eat. The flavors are consistently present, full, distinctly varying and mesh very well. The establishment takes different forms of payment.

    Chocolate chip mint and cookie dough ice cream!
    Rita B.

    Amazing gluten free, soy free and vegan dessert spot. Lots of great ice cream flavors safe for the kiddo (most of the stuff is coconut based). They have cones and toppings all gf/vegan. The cookies are phenomenal and they offer ice cream cakes too! Highly recommend cookie dough and a chocolate chip cookie.

    Almond buttercrunch (left) and affogato (right)
    Marcus F.

    Such a cute spot with a friendly atmosphere, the guy serving out ice cream was very welcoming and encouraged us to try samples. I decided on the almond buttercrunch and my gf picked the affogato, and both were delicious. They both had a nice creamy feel, and I loved the prominent almond flavor in mine. Would definitely go back.

    Ashley V.

    The best ice cream we have ever had in our lives. We are not vegans. The staff is so nice. Highly recommend the blueberry corn cookie crumble & affogato.

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    Come for the ice cream, stay for the amazing cookies (especially the vegan gluten free chocolate chip)

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    Brownies here are the best! Ice cream too! Even if you don't have dietary restrictions, highly recommend!

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    The cookies and cream and chocolate was the best vegan ice cream ever! My girl friend is very picky and she loved the chocolate.

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    Soooooo good! Even my husband who is not vegan and loves ice cream thought this was great.

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    Good Karma Cafe - BBQ Tempeh Wrap.

    Good Karma Cafe

    4.2(412 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Mixed feelings. I used to rave about Good Karma. In fact, when I was still living in NJ, I would go…read morethere regularly. Since moving to upstate NY four years ago, I only get to Good Karma when visiting family in NJ. During our latest trip we stopped at Good Karma to pick-up dinner on the way to my parent's house. We ordered the Love Bowl, Gado Gado Salad, and the Live Nachos. Issues: 1) The Gado Gada salad was a big miss. It's supposed to include lettuce, tofu, cabbage, carrots, roasted peanuts, and a sesame seed mix. There was ZERO sesame seed mix and literally ONE roasted peanut. We had asked the tofu be swapped for beans, which did happen, but basically all my wife got was a salad with lettuce and beans. 2) Live Nachos: what a HUGE disappointment. I've had these a number of times in the past and was really looking forward to these. One of my favorite parts has always been the creamy cashew sour cream. THIS TIME, there was one small dollop of the cashew cream. We basically paid $15 for a box of seasoned lettuce with 8 nacho chips -- not nearly enough chips to even eat with our seasoned lettuce. The Love Bowl, fortunately, was on par with my past experiences. However, the experience still left me questioning whether it's worth returning to Good Karma next time.

    Excellent small cafe which serves up to dinner. Came as a walk in on a weekend night and was able…read moreto find seating but it did really fill up fast. Service is very friendly and has a local feel. Menu is extensive with multiple vegan options. 1. Buffalo wrap - not much buffalo but was flavorful and lots of veggies. Filling still and delicious 2. Big Mac - didn't eat the middle bread part as it was lots of bread but the "meat" is good albeit a bit messy 3. Brownie - delicious, heavy, took part of it home Overall loved the options, came out hot and will be back to try more!

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    Good Karma Cafe - Indoor seating

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    Good Karma Cafe - Spicy Mac and Cheese with Buffalo Tempeh.

    Spicy Mac and Cheese with Buffalo Tempeh.

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    Crust  & Crumble - Seitan Bites- Teriyaki

    Crust & Crumble

    4.3(280 reviews)
    9.7 mi
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    We did NOT know how large the portions were- be prepared- you will not finish your food (in a good…read moreway). We ordered Individual pizzas- larger than we thought! Lots of vegan topping options, also an order of seitan bites - teriyaki. Service was great and quick- friendly staff. The seitan was delicious- but while you can eat a lot of them- they may keep you full for 24 hrs lol.

    As a local Asbury Park family, we were excited to finally try Crust & Crumble for pizza this past…read moreFriday after a beach bike ride with our two young children. Unfortunately, our experience was extremely disappointing and even unsafe. When we first walked in, my toddler picked up a teddy bear from the window display that was within her reach. Before I could return it, the woman behind the counter sharply told us to put it back. If décor is placed at child level, a kinder approach would go a long way. The bigger issue came when I asked for a simple cup of water for my kids. Despite spending nearly $50 on pizza, I was told they don't offer water and directed to buy bottled water. After back and forth (and my son in tears), someone reluctantly filled his bottle, but only with a rude attitude that made me feel like I was asking for something out of line. To make matters worse, while I was speaking with the staff, my son leaned on a plastic mobile fence-like partition on wheels, which tipped over and injured his foot. His foot swelled immediately, and not once did anyone on staff check if he was okay. Later, my husband asked for a pizza box and again was met with attitude instead of help. I don't consider my family high maintenance, nor were any of my requests egregious. I've never once encountered such attitude from a local business -- especially in a family-friendly town like Asbury Park. The pizza itself was fine, but the service, lack of hospitality, and unsafe setup in the restaurant made this an awful experience for our family. Pizza should be a family-friendly outing -- Crust & Crumble made it anything but. We will not be returning.

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    Penne vodka pizza

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    Greens and Grains - Fries

    Greens and Grains

    4.2(84 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    A few months ago, I visited Greens and Grains in Northfield and I've been hooked ever since…read more Although Shrewsbury is not the closest to me, it's close enough that I've found myself making some drives down there to get my fix. My favorite thing that I like to get are their breakfast tacos. The tacos are filled with tofu scramble and topped with chili, a cheese-like sauce, and a slice of avocado. I don't know what it is, but I smash these tacos every single time I get them. They are so good! I honestly can't speak on much else because I get the same thing every time. Also, I buy one or two of their pressed juices. They make these in advance and are bottled. For the summer season, they have a juice that consists of strawberries, basil, beets, and more that is so very good. If you're looking for a place to get your vegan fix, this is the one.

    So glad I stumbled upon this little spot in Shrewsbury, I will definitely be returning…read more Vegan and vegetarian options galore, there are so many tasty menu items to choose from, including sandwiches, wraps, smoothies, sweets, and salads. They also offer gluten free options and some breakfast. I tried the buffalo chik'n kale Caesar wrap and it was sooooo good. It had a nice spicy buffalo flavor and the kale and vegan Caesar dressing all paired so well together. I LOVED it and am def gonna be conflicted if I should order it again or try something new the next time I stop in. Store was fairly clean and the staff was polite and helpful in answering questions I had. This is a great spot for a healthy, delicious, and quick lunch!

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    Greens and Grains - Inside restaurant.

    Inside restaurant.

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    Dale and Dollops - Dale and Dollops store front

    Dale and Dollops

    4.5(31 reviews)
    10.0 mi

    We want to love it here, they have so many things going for them! When they're good, they're GREAT…read more When they're not... the cheese on the cheese fries is runny instead of thick, the ice cream is foamy instead of creamy, the sundaes are sloppy instead of luscious, and sandwiches randomly don't come with chips as they usually do. They're also always out of some menu items: mac and cheese, whipped cream, etc. Depending on who is working they'll either cheerily bring the food to your table (it's counter service) or just yell your name from inside. They also charge a 3% "dine service charge" with no explanation. I hope they can find some consistency because we really want to support this adorable place.

    OCEAN GROVE: Dale and Dollops is a diner right on Main Ave. offering a full range of…read moreAmerican-style vegan options. Healthy and delicious, we enjoyed the tempeh Caesar salad, the chickpea tuna salad sandwich, and a milkshake. They are open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and you can also stop in for a smoothie, soft serve ice cream, ice cream sundae, and a milkshake! Order inside and they'll bring it out to you! Leashed dogs are allowed at the cute outdoor seating and you can people watch and enjoy the weather. A couple of tables on the porch are covered by the building and another couple are on the sidewalk. It is also very sunny, so make sure your dog is comfortable from the heat and sits in a shaded spot. We were told dogs are also allowed inside and when we took a peek,, it is such a fun space! There are old-school games, a Photo Booth, and has a bright and colorful design! 69 Main Avenue Ocean Grove, NJ 07756

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    Picture booth

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    Sunset Riders game

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    The Vegan Factory  - The Macn Portobello

    The Vegan Factory

    4.1(36 reviews)
    22.9 mi

    We stopped here for lunch one weekday afternoon and are the only patrons dining in so we had lofty…read moreexpectations of a quick delicious meal. We ordered cauliflower wings and one empanada as apps and a kid's chkn tenders along with a bakon burger (sub chkn) for our mains. It took 28 minutes before we saw any food. The cauliflower wings were large and def made with fresh cauliflower (with that familiar raw crunch). The batter was raw inside- my guess is the oil temp was high so the outside cooked fast but left a lot of mush inside. The empanada was okay, very light on the filling. Another 19 minutes go by before the kid's chikn tenders come out. Apparently the cook is new and messed up on the bakon burger forgetting to sub the chkn so had to wait yet another 7 minutes for that. Chkn tenders were pretty much the gardein seven grain product and the kiddo seemed to be pleased. The bakon burger, when it finally arrived was a huge disappointment. The bottom bun was dry and hard. It would clank when I tapped it against the plate. There were a few drops of mayo in the middle leaving the entire sandwich dry with a cold slice of cheese- no attempts at melting. I did provide this feedback to our server, who was polite and even went to the back potentially to see if an accommodation could be made. However, none were made and we walked away knowing this was a one and done restaurant.

    My brother is vegan so I am always looking for a place where we can both enjoy the food and…read moreoptions, I was really excited to find The Vegan Factory and give it a try! The decor is cute- kind of a botanical theme, I loved the green velvet chairs. We came around opening time but the place was freezing. The waiter that was there mentioned the heater has been broken for awhile, he did get us a space heater which helped take the edge off but it was a freezing windy day so those of us a little further from the heater remained quite chilled. Pros- -Hands down the selection of juices were my favorite part. It's so hard to find Tamarind and Soursop juices outside of major cities. -The mofonguitos were delicious, lots of flavor and texture, I shared with my group and everyone really enjoyed it. The meat was not missed and I was pleasantly surprised the quinoa worked so well here. -My son didn't seem to notice or mind that the chick'n tenders weren't really the chicken he is used to -Many options that you cannot always easily find when looking for vegan cuisine Cons- -It's the type of place where it's unclear what is supposed to occur, does the waiter come to you or do you order at the front desk (same for paying, we ended up going up there in the end to pay)? There is a refrigerator of drinks that is customer facing and in the dining room so we grabbed some drinks while we waited for the waiter to come take our order, but when he came he seemed confused as to why we got our own drinks. I hate when places are confusing like this, I think it's meant to feel relaxed but it does the opposite and makes me anxious and uncomfortable. - I wasn't asked nor given sauce for the cauliflower wings. By the time we were checked on it was too late to ask because most of them were eaten. It's a shame because they had a nice crispy outside and probably would have been really tasty with sauce. -my rice and beans were surprisingly bland and didn't seem worth the money as I could have similar at home or for less. Overall I'm glad this place is here and with a few minor tweaks it really could be great.

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    The Vegan Factory
    The Vegan Factory
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