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    Ganesh Temple Canteen

    4.3 (371 reviews)
    InexpensiveIndian, Vegetarian, Vegan
    Closed 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Temple Canteen menu
    Prav S.

    Any visit to the Ganesh Temple would not be complete without a visit to the Temple Canteen. This no-frills canteen serves authentic South Indian fare served cafeteria-style in the brightly lit basement of a Hindu temple. The menu is simple (dosas, idli, upma, uttappams) and the food tastes absolutely delicious. The canteen also sells delicious snacks (mixture & murukku) and sweets (laddu, burfi). I always get extra items to take home with me. The prices are so much lower than the same dishes in Manhattan restaurants with 99% of items under $10. The Temple Canteen offers orders to go through pickup service and delivery through Door Dash, Uber Eats. They also ship snacks across the USA.

    Paper Dosa
    Aarti B.

    Delicious Indian food, especially the crispy Paper Masala Dosas! My family and I enjoyed a delightful feast with Paper Masala Dosa, Rava Onion Dosa, Uttapum, Idly, Vada, and Veggie Korma. All of the food was delicious and had a spicy kick, the Mango Lassi was perfect for diluting the spice. My kids really enjoyed the Dosa. The food is pretty cheap and there's lots of seating. The Canteen is located downstairs right outside the Ganesh Temple (you have to walk up to the street level to get to the temple - it's NOT upstairs). Highly recommend and excited to go back!

    Tomato Uttapam Set Dosa Besibele Bhath
    Jessica S.

    What an awesome place! Note to self that the set dosa is an uttapam idk why i thot it wld b a crispy type big dosa. It was sooooo good tho and i loved the butteriness. Hadnt had vada in so long, i also loved. Literally was eating the coconut chutney with a spoon. Great lassi that is not too heavy. 10/10 experience on a rainy memorial day weekend. Thank you alan for driving

    Avinaba C.

    We visited the Ganesh Temple and decided to stop by the Temple Canteen for lunch afterwards. It ended up being one of the best decisions of the day. We ordered the Paper Masala Dosa and the regular Masala Dosa, and both were incredible. The paper dosa was crisp, huge, and full of flavor, while the regular masala dosa had that classic comfort-food feel with delicious potato filling. We also got vada and idli, and everything tasted fresh, authentic, and made with care. The mango lassi was refreshing and not overly sweet, and the masala tea had a great balance of spice and warmth. It was exactly what we wanted after a temple visit. Simple, delicious South Indian food at amazing prices. If you are visiting the temple, the canteen is an absolute must-try. Highly recommend!

    Aditi R.

    Perfect spot to have some quality food. We came in here after visiting the temple and it was packed. And yet, the queue moved extremely quick. We got vada, onion chili rava dosa and onion uthappam. Everything was literal deliciousness. The chutney was good. The sambar was fine. The price point was reasonable. However, one thing to note, the canteen is in the basement and only has stairs.

    Spicy paneer butter dosa
    Matt L.

    Spicy paneer butter was addicting. It is dangerous how many more of those I would order.

    Menu
    Aaron Y.

    Awesome food for quick bite Food is amazing, very flavorful and filling. Can't go wrong with the dosas. Service is quick. Place your order and your call number will be announced on the overhead speakers. Take your food to any of the many tables and enjoy. One thing to note is the location of where this is. It's not at the main temple doors, more around the corner of the block and to the basement.

    Mango Lassi
    Calbert C.

    This was my third time coming here, and I have to say - I will be coming back many more times. I've honestly never tried Dosa anywhere else but I am glad this was my first spot, as I have thoroughly enjoyed my meal here every single time. My go to is the Masala Dosa, with a thin and crispy outside and a flavorful curry potato filling inside. The accompanied green sauce brings everything together, adding some creaminess and balancing the spices of the potato. I have always came at night and never had trouble finding a table. I really like the fact that this canteen is located beneath the temple because it adds authenticity and secrecy to the dining experience. Please give them a try!

    Rava Dosa
    Danielle P.

    I wanted a dosa so badly that I trekked out to this temple to satisfy my craving, and I'm so glad that I did. As other folks have mentioned, this is a no frills cafeteria in the basement of a temple in Queens. There's no super easy public transportation options available -- but honestly that's probably why it's still relatively easy to get into this place. You head downstairs, the menu is on the wall. There are no descriptions, you just pick a dosa and hope for the best. My dosa roulette largely paid off - I got the masala dosa that came out crispy and warm, accompanied by coconut chutney and spicy sambar as sides. Delicious, flavorful, and shockingly cheap. Most of the dosas here are under $10 but incredibly filling. After I finished my dosa I really to try a second, so my partner and I ended up splitting the chili dosa as well, which was crispy and delicious without being too filling. Service here is friendly enough, plus they give out free water. I'd come back.

    Ryna D.

    A few months ago when we were back in NY, we decided to go on a food trip to Flushing. Of course, Ganesh Temple Canteen was one of our stops. We were excited to have our favorite dosas after many years away! Alas, our first bites immediately made us feel like the quality has changed. What happened?? We thought we were imagining it but then we spoke to other friends in NY familiar with this canteen and they reported having the same experience.. So I'm taking a star off and revising my review. Our friend told us her family goes to the dosa spot right next door now and so we gave that a try..

    Matt S.

    Came here after a meetup group walk around Flushing....It has been on my list for a few years...Basif no frills place, cheap prices and tasty food. Gor masala dosa and a rice and lentil dish forgot the name of it.

    Vada Poori Chole
    Lhamu H.

    Their dosa is always great. Love it. We always eat it when we visit the temple and also uber it. The food is always fresh . The service is good and the line to get food is organized . The picture posted was taken at home. We had ordered from uberEats.

    Vada
    Alisha K.

    Located inside the basement of the temple, is an amazing place to get your dosa fix! Many were there for the food even on a Saturday night. Workers are quick and prompt to help you get in and out. Overall, a great place to visit for the food and also for the faith/spirituality if you are such as myself!

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    Ask the Community - Ganesh Temple Canteen

    Free parking right at temple?

    No designated parking lot, but there's plenty of street parking!

    Is this restaurant friendly to people with tree nut allergies? I can eat peanuts but not things like cashew, walnut or almond. Just want to know if I could eat any of the filled dosas.

    They have numerous varieties of dosa. I think you will have plenty of choices to eat according to your allergies. It is a great place!

    Do they deliver?

    No they don't deliver.

    Are there options that are both gluten free and dairy free? Are you open Thanksgiving? Are…

    I don't think you need any reservations unless you're hosting a party. I am not sure about dairy free because many Indian dishes use cream and ghee for cooking.

    Which items are NOT spicy?

    Not unless you actively seek out the stuff with chiles inside. Even then, that's what the yogurt is for - neutralizing the chemical heat.

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    Peach & Pine - Almond croissant, cheddar jalapeño scone, everything bagel scone, blueberry and cheese danish, and cinnamon bun

    Peach & Pine

    4.7(41 reviews)
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    Wow where do I even begin here? This place is so special…read more My son is highly allergic to eggs and milk so taking him to restaurants and bakeries wasn't really a thing for us before I discovered Peach & Pine. Being avegan bakery/cafe means they don't use any animal products and not only is that wonderful on its own, but it makes it possible for my son to enjoy a fun treat from their shop with zero worry of contamination from his allergens. (YAY!) Ashley is just wonderful. She is always present and always happy to help. She is very passionate and it shows. My son especially loves the margherita brioche pizza but he also enjoys everything he has tried here! I had an amazing oreo sandwich cookie the other day and it was life changing. They have a weekly rotating menu (they are open Friday-Sunday) and I love that you never know what fun treats they are going to be serving on a weekly basis. They post their menu on their instagram and its exciting to go check it out every Friday. They also have an amazing coffee menu so don't miss out on that. My sons first birthday was last weekend so of course I had to order him a cake from peach & pine. This cake was GORGEOUS and the highlight of the party! Everyone was talking about how beautiful and delicious it was. My son LOVED it! All of this to say: This place is one you DO NOT want to miss. The best of the best.

    1st time and it was great. Gotta go back to try the amazing looking pasties. Cant believe it took…read moreme 18 months . The wait is over - let the addiction begin. It beats all the local cafes like Sweetwaters , bloom and brew.

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    Peach & Pine - Front counter - smells delicious

    Front counter - smells delicious

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    Secret Garden

    4.6(79 reviews)
    7.8 miBedford Stuyvesant

    I always enjoy coming to the Secret Garden. I don't get to come here enough. I will make it my…read moremission to try to visit a little more often. I enjoy the service. The ambience is cool to sit inside, but I do mostly takeout. And the food is always on point and I like how they keep evolving in their menu.

    I absolutely love this place. I first came here for a Yelp event week, where I tried the Hood…read moreHealer and their vegan lentil soup. Both were incredible and I felt immensely better afterwards. I later returned on several occasions and tried their Moon Milk, which is a delicious mixture of turmeric, cardamom, coconut and ashwahganda, the Key to the Garden drink (coconut, nutmeg, cacao, cinnamon and maple), their vanilla chocolate chip cookies and regular chocolate chip cookies. You can get these drinks hot or iced. I had all of them iced! I also had one of the best iced matcha lattes ever from here with sweet coconut milk. WOW. From what I've seen, baked goods change daily and their drink menus change semi often as well, which is exciting!! Outside, there is some seating, lovely items and books for purchase and a window to order, as well as the menu items displayed on boards and items around the space. Inside is quite similar, but with more items for sale and more seating. The vibes are immaculate and this seems to be a space that's community centered and has an emphasis on carrying items made by local artists. Remember to bring cash to tip. I cannot wait until my next visit here!!

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    Secret Garden  - The Hoodhealer

    The Hoodhealer

    Secret Garden  - Chocolate Chip Cookie

    Chocolate Chip Cookie

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    Urban Vegan Roots - Mushroom Empanada

    Urban Vegan Roots

    4.2(59 reviews)
    5.8 miAstoria

    Came with a group (7 people) before they close for good at the end of the month! We reserved at…read moreleast 2 weeks in advance. I used to get takeout and/or delivery from here often back when they had fried green tomatoes on the menu. Been a while since I had gotten food from here since that was my favorite item. Great happy hour specials $7 plain margaritas, beer, wine. We each enjoyed our food. One person is vegan and a couple are gluten-free. There were plenty of options for each (except they ran out of the gluten-free bread for the sandwiches, probably since they are closing for good). Bonus they participate in InKind app. I would be interested in checking out their sister restaurant in Manhattan (if there isn't a very loud crowded event at the same time there too! See below.) Cons: Service was slow even though not many tables (there was a 5K event at the same time so there were only a few tables of diners). There was a loud DJ for that running club event so we had difficulty communicating/hearing each other across the table. The 5K group also had a couple people try to steal seats at our table and people kept elbowing those of us sitting on the outside of the table.

    My 1st time at Urban Vegan Roots was fascinating! We went there on Christmas Eve around noon and…read morebasically had the restaurant to ourselves except for 2 other guests at another table. It was also my 1st time eating vegan. I can't wait to go back! My husband & I loved the shrimp. It was so scrumptious, we could eat it everyday. I also really enjoyed the loaded broccoli. The taste, the seasoning, the sauce totally upgraded broccoli to another level of foodie euphoria. One of our favorites was the cauliflower, it had a crunch to it like no other and the sauce complimented it well. Another dish we enjoyed immensely was the zucchini scallopini, all the zucchini was gone by the time I got to it. lol that's how I know my husband and mother-in-law really enjoyed a dish! The Mac and cheese was so delicious, even I loved it. My kids loved the cheese pizza! My kids' favorite was the cereal ice cream for dessert. My daughter loved sampling the lemon blueberry cake between spoonfuls of her ice cream. Urban Vegan Roots definitely gets 2 thumbs up and my Yummylicious Stamp of Approval! I would eat here everyday if I could. Definitely on my go-to list of places to go for celebrations! Unfortunately eating at Urban Vegan Roots was pretty pricey so we'll probably only come back during the holidays.

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    Urban Vegan Roots
    Urban Vegan Roots
    Urban Vegan Roots

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