Mixed feelings. I used to rave about Good Karma. In fact, when I was still living in NJ, I would go there 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. read more

Excellent small cafe which serves up to dinner. Came as a walk in on a weekend night and was able to 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! read more

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I was very happy to get a plastic free, animal free meal from a business that cares about the environment in Red Bank. They have so many reasonably priced options and give you a generous portion. The food was delicious. If I find myself in the area again, I will surely go back. read more

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This restaurant is cozy and displays local artists art all over the walls. It is a wonderful little restaurant that feels like home. The entire staff have been there on and off for so long they feel like family and remember you personally, sometimes even what you order. I love the nachos, buffalo soldier, spinach and artichoke dip, Caesar salad, tiramisu, and the specials are always amazing. One of my favorite local joints to frequent. Highly recommend good karma cafe! read more

Great food great place so lucky to have them xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hubby and I truly enjoy this little cafe and they offer an amazing variety that also includes GF food, as well. This time, we had ordered their BBQ Tempeh Wrap and a special, Buffalo Tempeh with Mac & Cheese. Both were delicious and plenty enough to share. We had forgotten how generous their portions are. Their tempeh is unlike most places we have frequented. Their tempeh is soft, nutty, and not compressed giving us the perfect consistency, each time we take a bite. They used an entire tempeh block in both of the entrees. Again, the portions are large and shareable. Both were excellent and we were able to take home our left-overs. The food here is outstanding, regardless if you are vegan or not. I was quite excited to see they are open for lunch, as last year, this location was only open for dinner. They do have another location for take out only. Prior to the pandemic, we were told by our waitress they were going to acquire the lot next to them for parking and get rid of the counter to cut down on take out wait lines. Sadly, that was said prior to the pandemic and while they did update their space, it was a nice paint job for brighter walls. Gone is the mural of Gia (Mother Earth Goddess) but replaced with more photos and artwork for sale. There is less seating and it's still tight. They did not, sadly, acquire the lot for parking next door, so street metered parking is still hard a challenge, especially when the main strip in Red Bank is closed off for outdoor dining. The food however, is still as delicious as ever and the staff is as gracious and accommodating, too. They offer reusable utensils and plastic free containers for take out. food: 4.5/5 Service: 4/5 Cleanliness: 3/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Value: 5/5 Location: 3.5/5 read more

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Tiramisu: delicious. Everything else... just ok. Also, the "side of fries" is a travesty. I had the Pineapple Mango Tempeh, my partner had the Buffalo Soldier wrap with a "side of fries," and we shared the chimichurri sticks. I'm attaching a photo of this side of fries that cost $4. That would be a stretch for fries included as part of a sandwich plate, and is straight up insulting as a "side" you have to pay for as an add-on. Usually, when my partner orders fries we share them, but I felt too bad for his tiny sad side of fries to take any. They looked pale and doughy anyway. Anyway, the chimichurri sticks were ok but didn't have a lot of flavor. They weren't bad but also weren't quite enjoyable. The buffalo wrap was fine. (I asked my partner what he thought about it, and he said "it's a wrap." So, y'know, that was a ringing endorsement.) The pineapple mango tempeh bowl was... weird. I always like tempeh, but something about either the pineapple or the mango tasted like maybe it'd gone off a bit? I was hungry, so I did finish it, but I wouldn't want to eat it again. It's not that anything was particularly bad (unsure about that mango thing but maybe it was just a seasoning I didn't like), but it was all very very mid. Except the tiramisu. We didn't have any other dessert, so maybe all the desserts are outstanding. The tiramisu was levels above everything else we had. I saw that some other people said it was more of a pudding than a tiramisu--I'd say it was half & half. It was pudding like but it also had the espresso soaked cookie base and other tiramisu flavors. Whatever it was, it was delicious. I wouldn't recommend the food here, but I absolutely recommended the tiramisu. read more

Good Karma Cafe - Buffalo Soldier, Chimichurri Style Seitan Sticks, Pineapple Mango Tempeh, side of fries. - Vegan Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

The food is great for vegan food IYKYK. However, be ready for a bit of a wait, little to no parking & no much seating for dining in. It's a cute little hipster spot with interesting upcycled artwork on the walls. Service is great too, just the logistics are a bit inconvenient. read more

I can't say I go put of my way to search out this type of restaurant, but a friend is a fan so I've tagged along on occasion. I have to say I've dined well, and that's saying a lot! read more

Excellent food as well as friendly and kind service. The serving sizes were big enough to fill up my teenage son and that is saying something! We are impressed by the constant flow of people. The dining area is small, but delightfully designed with art from local children. Delicious food, happy people, and supporting local children? That's a hard combination to beat! read more

Always a great meal at Good Karma Cafe!! Rated as one of the top Vegan Eateries in CNJ, rightfully so!! I ordered the BBQ Tempeh Wrap and it was delicious !! The tempeh was tender with just the right amount of fry, topped with sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, coddled within a whole wheat wrap, accompanied with crisp lettuce, cabbage and carrots, their homemade BBQ sauce and smokey chipotle aioli made a delicious flavorful and savory satisfying meal. Wifey ordered the special which was a Buffalo Tempeh Mac and Cheese. I sampled and it too was delicious. Wifey enjoyed it! A to-go box was recruited because of its enormity. Highly recommended, Good Karma is on of my favorite Vegan eateries! read more

Good Karma Cafe - Spicy Mac and Cheese with Buffalo Tempeh. - Vegan Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

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Good Karma Cafe is AMAZING! I went recently to celebrate my birthday and it was the perfect meal. I ordered a special the Cuban sandwich with plantains and it was insanely good. The service was excellent and the spot is very cute. It is a small space, but we were able to get a table for two without any issue. The restaurant is decorated with art that you can purchase. Would absolutely go again! read more

Good Karma Cafe - Vegan Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

Amazing place with very friendly and helpful staff to guide you if you're not familiar with vegan food. Get there early if you want to dine in because it's very small but definitely worth the trip. read more

Some good some bad. Right off the bat, I thought the waiter wasnt the friendliest. Area was quite compact and everyone was touching shoulders inside which i didnt really like. LOVED the art on the wall really encapsulated the area well. Food: Loaded nachos- great but i wish they were warm like normal nachos. Got soggy really fast and everything was hidden under like the lettuce and beans- didnt love the way it was served but overall really tasty Mac and cheese- awful did not taste like mac and cheese at all. Ive had good vegan mac and cheese before and this one was just not done well Spinach and artichoke dip- really tasty but it says its served with garlic toast, thats a lie, Ours was just plain bread no garlic flavor and not toasted. I might return to try their other stuff but wasnt overly impressed as a vegan read more

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Tried the live nachos and the Indian plate today, each dish was very good. The staff here is always very friendly, welcoming, and professional. I've been here numerous times and never have a bad experience. I've tried 2 of the desserts and I would say that my favorite is easily the brownie, sadly didn't enjoy the raw key lime pie but that hasn't hindered my experiences from here at all. Certainly plan to be back here. The food here is very healthy, organic, and tastes good! Highly suggest trying their juices read more

Good Karma Cafe - Raw Live Nachos Indian Plate - Vegan Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

This review is LONG overdue because I couldn't find the name of the restaurant. What a wonderful place, the foods, the people, the atmosphere! I look forward to coming back again soon! read more

During my visit, I experience good customer service; an employee helps me navigate the Vegan options, and employees are kind, otherwise. The Pineapple Mango Tempeh option is very filling: this meal option comes with a lot of food! The coconut sauce and mango chutney offer the distinct flavors which may likely be reasons for the meal's name. The ingredients taste fresh though I find each bite most satisfying mixing together versus alone. I order black beans on the side to supplement the meal with more protein: I think the black beans might taste better in combination with another meal portion or so than alone; I recall the flavor of the black beans alone, like unsweet corn with no seasoning directly from a husk. I actually taste a bite of a Spicy Peanut Satay, meeting a friendly person, and I really like the spicy peanut sauce on the Seitan though the flavor of the Seitan bite alone makes me feel as though I'm eating an actual steak (Vegan style). The establishment takes different forms of payment. I like the artistry on the walls of the establishment. The establishment feels like a cozy space to hangout and with so much seemingly going on within the establishment that can keep people wanting to stick around, I feel like the establishment may need an extra room or so for more guests to just hangout. read more

Good Karma Cafe - Spicy Peanut Satay - Vegan Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

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Got yelled at by the owner when asking for a refund over the overcooked Pad Thai. She threatened to call the police over me wanting it taken off my bill. Wildly unprofessional, will not be returning. read more

First trip to Red Bank and this was the first place I found on Yelp for the area. Now I've been questioning my plant based journey and figured this would be the best place to test if vegan was a life for me. When I say this Bahn Mi sandwich is AMAZING !!!!! This meal 1000% confirmed to me that a vegan lifestyle was more than attainable. I will be making the 2 hour drive again to try the rest of the menu !! read more

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"Live" lemonade, buffalo wings, tempeh reubens ...so much goodness I don't know where to start! If you are vegan or just looking to start eating vegan this is THE place. Think of it as healthy comfort foods. The choices are amazing, the staff friendly and the food is excellent at each visit. My favorite is the Reuben. You would swear you were eating the real thing. To wash it down try the love lemonade. I can't even describe the unique flavor. My only issue was they list specials on instagram and you drive there and they tell you they are o oh served at dinner. This should be specified when they post. read more

Good Karma Cafe - Reuben - Vegan Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

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Always delicious vegan food. Very cheerful service. Tiny but bright space . I highly recommend.

This is a great vegan restaurant, that also offer organic selections. The service is prompt, and efficient. Our entrees were very flavorful, unlike most other vegan restaurants. They only have about 6 tables, so eating in is a challenge. We look forward to returning to explore there other offerings. read more

Good Karma Cafe - Singing Cowboy - Vegan Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

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This place is such an unbelievable racket - wildly overpriced: $16 for a medium sized bowl of mac & cheese. $16! That's almost $20! Components: elbow macaroni & a watery sauce. The food is hit or miss at best, they seem to suffer from the painful 2019 paradox of their social media photography being stronger than their actual culinary work. The $16 mac & cheese was completely absent of flavor and left me in a silent consumer fury. I wanted to return the dish but instead opted to never return to the restaurant. Here's why, in addition to gross eats, that's an easy choice: the staff is hip and dismissive, the space is dirty, uncomfortably pint-sized, the smell in the air is odious. Good Karma Cafe is truly terrible on multiple fronts. Be really wary of all these rave reviews. read more

we love this little place ! best Pad Thai ever ! desserts special. menu way bigger than recent years. nice staff !

Witnessed the owner start yelling and screaming at two diners who did not like one of the dishes. The diners calmly explained their issue, and the owner was hostile and aggressive, threatening to call the police, although the diners were calm, were paying their bill, and simply explaining the issue. Although I have been going there for many years, will not tolerate such an unprofessional reaction by the owner. read more

Ordered the portobello sandwich, the Asian bbq, and the pad Thai. All were delicious. Didn't try my tiramisu yet. Service is friendly and fast. Recommend read more

I'm terms of vegan food it's not the best but there is something to be said about having an all vegan restaurant. The inside is unimpressive and I tend to chose other vegan restaurants over this one. The food is pretty decent and the deserts are good! I come back occasionally but it's not my first choice. read more

Small place to eat, but the best vegan food in NJ. They only have a few basic dessert options, but they have the best setian. Follow their facebook page for the weekend specials. Always worth it. I would move to Red Bank, just so I could eat there everyday. Nonetheless, it is worth the two hours round trip I make to get food to go. read more

AMAZING FOOD. I ordered the Mac and cheese. I'm not fully vegan, and this Mac is cheese is one of the best I've ever had! I cannot wait to come back and try everything else on the menu! read more

Good Karma Cafe - Mac and Cheese - Vegan Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

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My son and his family are vegetarian, so this is a go to takeout when they come to visit. Even the family carnivores are happy.

BEST VEGAN MAC N CHEESE EVER!!!!! We got the vegan Mac n cheese, banh mi, and tiramisu and all were amazing!! The Mac n cheese tasted creamy and spicy, the banh Mi was flavorful, and the tiramisu tasted really good but had more of a pudding consistency. Seating is a little tight because there's not much space in the cafe, but the food was so good I will come back again!! read more

Good Karma Cafe - Tiramisu - Vegan Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

This place is the best vegetarian restaurant I've ever been to, every time is better than the next. They even have their own baked vegan desserts and are a BYOB... It's a cant miss if you love food, last time I had the Mac n' cheese with barbecue seitan. Fantastic! read more

Good Karma Cafe - Mac n' Cheese with barbecue Seitan:) Pineapple Mango Tempeh - Vegan Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

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My husband and I have been trying to make it down to Red Bank to check out this spot. Having followed them on IG for quite some time, our mouths had watered long enough! His birthday was the perfect reason to make the trip and I'm so glad that we did! The surrounding area is really nice. Right near the lake... and just a happening part of town. I really like Red Bank and looking forward to visiting again in the near future. We found parking relatively easy right across from the lake and the connected park.. The restaurant is really small.. and not a lot to look at, but gives a nice energy and vibe. We were seated immediately on a really nice Thursday evening around 6 pm, which was refreshing. And service was consistent and friendly. Now on to the food... it was delicious. We ordered the buffalo "wings" and the quesadillas with a side of guacamole. Very flavorful and the textures were perfect. My LO ordered the mac and cheese bowl, which was a nice deal of food, but pretty pricey at $15, But with all of the additions (chopped tomatoes, crisps, sriracha, mayo).. it was so worth it, taste wise. I would definitely get that again. She didn't care for it too much, but mama was a fan. I ordered the Asian Fusion BBQ sandwich which was filling and marvelous. The texture of the seitan was just right for a nice bite and the flavors were really working well. To end our meal on a good note.. we had to order dessert.. the raspberry cheesecake was tasty and a "kitchen sink" cookie was just right. Added bonus... this spot is BYOB!! Get your drink on! Will return.. and on the next visit, will make sure to get "The Elvis"! read more

We were looking for a vegan restaurant before the Judy Collins concert at the Count Basie Center. This cafe is 4 minutes away. The food was excellent. I loved the Elvis shake. Service was great and the staff is super friendly. As a rabbi, I offered to certify them as Kosher for no fee. Everyone should give them a try, vegan, vegetarian and meat eaters all will enjoy. Rabbi Sam Steinberg, Congregation OM ShalOM, Staten Island, NY. read more

"This place is heaven" The only words I can think of while eating the chocolate ganache cake. Eyes must be closed to taste the heavenly soul within. You would swear that an angel made this Being that this spot was a two hour drive from where I live, it was worth the trip, other vegan spots in the area need not be mentioned.. Even if your not a vegan you need to stop here.. We came during COVID In early November, I had hoped to sit down but the aromas kept me from walking away. Sorry no pictures couldn't help ourselves once we opened the bag read more

If you miss meat go here! You might get some of the dishes you miss if you have become vegan. They have amazing plant based sandwiches such as Philly cheese steak or Reuben. They also have amazing nachos. The service is ok and the food takes a long time time to come out but it's very good. read more

The food is amazing here. They always have different specials and everything I have ordered is delicious. However, they don't deliver. I would order 3x the amount that I already do if they delivered. They don't accommodate orders at a certain time. I will be driving home and they tell me to call back when it's closer. (I call one hour in advance) When it gets closer I have the chance of them being busier and the order not being ready when I need it. Which is exactly what happened! They aren't trying to do what is convenient for the customer at all. They told me my order was ready between 40 and 50 minutes. I walked there when it was freezing out it's a couple blocks from my house- I got there at 50 minutes. I had to wait another 15 outside in the freezing cold. And my mom tried ordering me a giftcard for here and left three messages and never heard back. I always wants to support local vegan restaurants but I do hope they make a couple changes soon. They are inflexible and it's frustrating ordering from them. read more

Always great food, very casual ambiance and excellent service. Their baked goods are amazing.

Good Karma Cafe is AMAZING!! They did curbside pickup so well. This is the best vegan restaurant I've been to in a while. The food is seasoned perfectly. I got the vegetable quesadillas. They came witch pico de gallo and an amazing vegan sour cream! The quesadillas were a little soggy but we got the food to go so it's not their fault. My mom got an amazing salad that was nice and green. It also came with grilled tofu and a to die for sauce. My sister got mac and cheese which was super! It had a nice surprising kick to it. This was all vegan. Good Karma Cafe does vegan right!! This is definitely the place to go if you feel limited with other restaurants. Go try it out! read more

Good Karma Cafe - Vegan Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

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Tried the crispy buffalo wings- tempeh - these didn't disappoint- I've been craving wings and these certainly filled the void. The earth burger was good - better than most veggie burgers I've had recently, I added the tempeh "bacon" however, I didn't detect a bacon flavor. I wish they offered me ketchup. I tasted the "meatball" from the Live Spaghetti- wow! was that so similar to a cold meatball sandwich on wonder bread - slighted reminded me of moms. I wish I tried their tiramisu. Maybe next time. read more

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