Came in for a smoothie. Had a berry one, tasted good. They have some specialty ones that look neat…read moretoo. Reason for stars being removed is I noticed the workers making the smoothies without gloves. And they would touch the food (e.g. frozen berries into blender) with their bare hands. I then witnessed them compiling trash bags with bare hands. Perhaps they wash their hands frequently, just may be safer if they used scoops or some other method to not directly touch foods customers consume, particularly ones that aren't cooked - limit chances of passing germs.

I noticed Barvida while on a tour of New Canaan, and the photos of colorful smoothies got my…read moreattention. I returned the next day for brunch, and was not disappointed! The "Mood Manager" smoothie with house-made almond milk, almond butter, bananas, blue spirulina among other ingredients was both filling and delicious. I also enjoyed the avocado toast, and was impressed by the beautiful presentation and large portion-size. Everything on the menu is vegan, but this should not discourage non-vegans (like myself) from giving Barvida a try. It's simply good, tasty food, and I wish there were locations in my home state.

We love this place so much! Thank you for being so kind and making my daughter a special bowl (post…read morebraces treatment). The best service today!!! Totally above and beyond!

Green and Tonic is located in a cute side street near the center of town. It's near other local…read morebusinesses. There's parking in the street or there is a rear parking area. Beautiful area to take a stroll after stopping in Green and Tonic. Green and tonic had many things on the menu that were quite healthy , gluten free, plant based and vegan. There were smoothies , bowls , breakfast sandwiches to sit and enjoy and also options that were ready to Pick up and eat! Staff was very friendly and the place was just cute and bright! I actually was in town and came from an hour away so I bought a couple of snack bowls to bring home and have some cold pressed juices to try! Green and Tonic has 7 other different locations! Make sure you look them up. You might have one near you or you can visit one if you are near the area!

This restaurant was bustling on a Saturday afternoon. They have about seven or eight tables indoors…read moreand a couple tables outside. There were also several picnic benches around the side of the building, but I wasn't clear if they belonged to the restaurant. You order at the register and they call out your name when your food is ready. They have a ton of vegan/vegetarian options, as well as a great breakfast/brunch menu. I ordered the egg and cheese biscuit. The cheddar jalapeño biscuit was delicious. It was buttery and dense. The flavors were mild, but the sandwich was the perfect portion size. I also got a side of the vegan bacon. It was rubbery and tough to chew. Would not recommend. My husband enjoyed the breakfast burrito. We also shared the buffalo cauliflower. The cauliflower pieces were well coated in buffalo sauce and very flavorful. I also got the Don't Kale Me juice. It was tangy, citrusy, and refreshing. The Deep Roots smoothie was also quite tasty. They have free self-serve water and the employees were quick to wipe down tables so they were clean for the next party. Looking forward to coming again!

In search of vegan dishes I searched Yelp in the Hawthorne NY area and it took me to Sleepy Hollow…read moreNY where I scored big time . Going inside Grass Roots Kitchen was a breath of fresh air. The aesthetics put me in the mind of earth day and such beautiful paintings on the wall and flowers and greenery throughout. Grass Roots Kitchen offers have high tops dining as well as, regular dining, and outside dining. The dining area is pretty large, length wise and beautifully attractive. I ordered the egg and cheese biscuit with the help of the cashier, I didn't get her name and it's on the receipt but I threw it out. Even though this was not a vegan dish, who could pass on a collosal cheese biscuit. The egg was a nice accompaniment to this cheese biscuit also. The lady that gave me the biscuits said, wow! That smells nice. I thought she was giving me a compliment on the order until I sniffed the bag. Normally I don't do well with my sense of smell but, boy oh boy! That was a gooooooood smelling biscuit. And the taste, it tastes so good, it makes you want to slap yo momma. (Don't do it, it just makes you want to slap her.) Needless to say, I really enjoyed this cheese biscuit. In hindsight I guess I could have grabbed a hot drink, maybe next time, and there will be a next time because I told the lady that this was my first time and at the restuarant and I'm new in the area. She said she's looking forward to seeing me again. I'm looking forward to more eats and treats or treats and eats. Whatever it is, just ... Inspire more, Yelp more!

Their food is out of this world! Follow them on Instagram at @nahmastayvegan So you never miss an…read moreopportunity to try their delicious food. www.thebomb.com

Love this food truck !! It's hard finding good vegan food in my area but this food truck makes…read moresandwiches, burgers, fries, these amazing fried oyster mushrooms, mac and cheese. So good ! It's a little pricey but I've noticed that with authentic food trucks so definitely worth it!

Delicious Anti-Inflammatory juice! Was craving something with pineapple, ginger, and kale, a zing…read moreof health on a 20-degree winter day. It was so good and foamy. Adorable, whimsical spot. Will come back to try their soups. 5 stars!!

Food service and ambiance are a ten out of ten. This is the best gluten free vegan restaurant I…read morehave ever eaten at and the food was amazing. I had a shittaki ginger mushroom soup and a vegan smash burger with sweet potato fries all made fresh with all organic and locally sourced ingredients. My party had a gluten free Mac and cheese and a house burrito which tasted like heaven . If you're going to the Danbury area and want a phenomenal natural gluten free place to eat here it is !

This place was a bit out of my way but so worth it! I'm not vegan but everything I tried was so…read moregood! The inside is very cute with unique decors and seating. Staff was super friendly as well. I had the Mini Seoul Bowl along with Strawberry Watermelon Lemonade, which I enjoyed both! My friend had the Chili Lime Plantain which was ok. They seem to be busy while we were there. I would definitely go back if I'm in the area to try their other menu items.

I came here a couple of weeks ago for a Yelp event, it's a vegan establishment. The owner(Caroline)…read moreas well as the staff were some of the sweetest people. I spoke directly with Shannon, who was really nice and made sure we got to taste of a lot of the items. I got the taste the following: 1-Watermelon Basil drink - 10/10 will come for this drink 2-Chickpea sandwich (Toona melt)- surprised me but was absolutely delicious. 3-Potato salad- filling 4-Chili pepper plaintain - amazing 5-Cinnamon sugar plantain- was just alright to me 6-Chocolate chip cookie- wasn't for me, I like my cookies a bit softer 7-Cucumber mint lemonade - 10/10 drink! Between the staff and the overall good food, especially it being vegan, it had good favor and good portions. Even though it is a bit out the way for me, I will come back. Especially in the summer, they have a nice outdoor area.

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.

Just WOW!! Peach & Pine is truly something special. It totally lived up to the hype from following…read morethem on Instagram (@peachandpinecafe). On the day we chose to finally get ourselves there, it coincided with their 1st anniversary since opening this quaint brick & mortar storefront. As expected, there was a long line of people. No one seemed to mind not one bit because it's worth the wait! And everyone we chatted with on line was friendly and had been there before. They happily shared their experiences, favorites and suggestions. This is a small shop. Once inside, you are greeted with the wafting of pastries and coffee. It's delightful! On this morning, the bakery cases were full. Everything looked absolutely beautiful and yummy. It was difficult to choose because everything looked amazing. There was both sweet & savory. So there is something for everyone's palate. Both my husband and I got our own boxes filled with delectable goodies. The menu changes weekly. Once home, I was so excited to dig into our boxes and wondered if my many beautiful selections would taste as good as they looked. And oh boy, they did not disappoint!! YUMMY! Collectively, we tried the dark chocolate hazelnut croissant complete with speckled gold shavings, almond croissant, rainbow cake slice, blueberry lemon scone, raspberry pistachio danish and a Biscuits & Gravy. Fresh and delicious on all fronts. We'll be back again soon! *Worth noting: We got there around 10:30; they are open 10:00 - 4:00 (or until they sell out) on Friday, Saturday & Sunday. I suggest checking their IG to get up-to-date hours. A couple weeks back, we stopped by at around 2:30 on a Saturday only to be greeted with pulled shades and a locked door because they'd already sold out!

Went here with a vegetarian friend, who is also not a huge fan of the veggie burgers that taste too…read moremuch like meat. It was a risk, because you know how vegetarians can get about cheese (I'm vegan now. When I used to be vegetarian, I'd get annoyed if a meal didn't have cheese in it, or if it had vegan cheese. I've noticed that a lot of my currently vegetarian friends are the same.) , but I figured that he would be cool about it, because he knew that there wasn't much else in the area that I could eat that had a/c. I love my city, but the restaurants need to get their a/c game in order. This is a slightly elevated burger joint. The options are meant to be on the healthier side, so they do stuff like sweet potato fries or a side salad with the burgers instead of potato fries. Here's my tip: get the salad. You'll be pleasantly surprised at how much flavour they can pack into a small but mighty green salad with some dressing on the side. It'll mean that you can avoid eating sweet potatoes (unless you like sweet potato, in which case, you're at the right place). That said, the side salad was excellent. Crisp greens, and a few bonus veg, with a creamy tasting dressing. No complaints, 5 stars. My friend got the black bean burger, and I got the chickpea burger. We got the burgers exactly a said on the menu with no customisation. This was a very VERY good choice. The chefs at Brick City Vegan know what they're doing, and they absolutely season the heck out of the food. Everything tasted so good, and the table fell silent as we demolished the food in front of us in the cool a/c. There was a napkin dispenser on the table, which you will need, because the burgers are generously sauced, and a bit of a mess to eat. Who cares? The food is incredible, and just the right amount of filling. Both of us ate every last morsel, and left feeling satisfied. For both of our burgers, I think it was less than $30 grand total after taxes. Not the cheapest meal, but certainly not at all expensive by vegan standards.

A brief glimpse of New Jersey…read more Stopped for dinner at Urban Vegan (2 blocks from Courtyard hotel). Had their California veggie burger with sweet potato fries. Delicious! Great service and friendly ambiance.

Bloodroot is an amazing woman owned restaurant that is almost 48 years young…read more Nestled on the edge of the Brewster Cove, the views have always been my favorite part of our visit. We have been lucky enough to have been coming for over 40 years. Earlier this year, one of the founding owners passed away. Sadly, the restaurant is closing in December 2025. Despite yourself a favor and make a reservation now. You will have to wait in line to order, but you will be guaranteed a seat. Come prepared to do your part. Starting with picking up your meal and then by clearing your table when you are through. While dining, be sure to peek at the great collection of vintage pictures that cover the walls. There is so much history in this building. On this visit Mom and I ate well, as always and we left full. I had an amazing Bloodroot (vegetarian) burger and mom tried the "chicken" sandwich. Both came with salads, a pickle and kettle chips. We had an amazing last meal and shared a lot of sweet memories. If only they were closer, we would be here everyday.

Founded in 1977, Bloodroot is nearing its 50th anniversary. It also will be commemorating its…read morelegacy. For this historic restaurant that has created its own recipes both for its menu planning and for its business plan, 50 years is an enviable achievement that marks a milestone. Bloodroot began stirring feminism into food during an era when feminist cafés and bookstores sprang up all across North America. Bloodroot has outlasted them all. And through its four vegetarian cookbooks, Bloodroot has contributed to both the feminist and the vegetarian movements beyond Connecticut's borders. The restaurant has defied convention in many ways, even in its location on a dead-end street of a peaceful residential neighborhood. Its secluded site provides a spacious yard, ample parking, and a waterfront view. Picnic tables in the yard and patio foretell of informal and leisurely dining. Indoors, this historic landmark looks like a museum. The olden furniture may have been sourced from antique shops. Tapestries hang from the rafters. Chandeliers simulate candlelight. An entire wall is decorated with dozens of framed black-and-white vintage photos of females, all looking like the faded portraits of your great-grandmas. Bloodroot is all about Mom. The food, "like mother used to make," is akin to grandma's and mom's home cooking. Not haute cuisine, but not crunchy-granola health foods either. To my disappointment, white flour, white sugar, and white rice rule the day. The mostly conventional fare with an ethnic flair simply omits the meat. Until ten years ago, Bloodroot was stuck in the last century, still clinging to cow's milk products on its menu, thereby supporting a dairy industry that cruelly exploits the females of the species. This feminist collective's transition into veganism was long overdue. I have dined at Bloodroot over thirty times in the past 40-years, during which the building and décor have little changed. Historic indeed. Its menu, however, changes both seasonally and almost daily depending upon what produce is available. On some occasions, I have been treated to memorable meals that rival even the most expensive vegan restaurants of Manhattan. But sometimes the food did not rise above the level of my own home cooking, so I was better off staying home. You just need to choose wisely. One change in décor has occurred in its adjoining bookstore. In the age of Amazon, it has morphed into more of a reading library with comfy couches that encourage you to browse through the books. On one table and one shelf, some used books, mostly pertaining to the subjects of feminism or vegetarianism, can indeed be purchased, but that selection is small compared to the other shelves crowded with books intended only for perusal. While the three earlier Bloodroot cookbooks are out of print, its current volume is in print and so offered for sale. Another change. In the past, you were usually greeted by Selma Miriam, who cofounded Bloodroot with her business and life partner, Noel Furie. But Selma won't be greeting us anymore. She died last February at age 89. Tributes and obits filled Connecticut news media, and she was accorded a lengthy obituary in The New York Times. I would be remiss if not sharing an ill-fated personal anecdote. Under the guise of required membership to some obscure historical society, this feminist collective used to reserve one night a week for admission to women only. On one such members-only night in 1988, a luminary of the animal rights movement and I had arrived right after broadcasting his animal rights talk show on WPKN-FM on which we announced we were heading to Bloodroot right after the show, essentially promoting the restaurant on the noncommercial radio station. Selma knew us both, but cordially turned us away. Despite our begging, she refused to serve us even outside and out of sight. I felt like a Black in Jim Crow South denied a seat at the lunch counter. While I don't recall the woman after whom the historical society was named, it should have been called, The Jim Crow Historical Society. Presently filling roles both at the front and the back of the house, Noel (in my photo, depicted standing) is one busy woman. And Bloodroot is beginning a new chapter in its CookBook of Life. In case you're wondering about the meaning of its sanguinary name that may seem contradictory for a vegetarian restaurant, the bloodroot is a wildflower native to New England whose roots sprout up all around it with flowering shoots. But this iconic Bloodroot in Bridgeport stands alone.

Love it here; my wife and I go here regularly for our South Indian cravings -- from dosas to their…read moreThalis -- everything tastes just like I've had it at their location I frequent in Delhi when I'm in India. The staff is very attentive and we get in and out very quickly; can't recommend it enough. Note: the spice level is on par with India too, so it's super authentic -- definitely let them know if you can't handle it that hot.

This might have been one of my favorite Indian food meals I can remember in a long time. And it's…read moreall vegetarian? Amazing. We came with a gift card and ordered a bunch of things to try. You MUST try the Masala Dosa; just nothing like what I've had at other places. It's a paper thin crepe with potato and lots of sauces. Really unique. We also tried the Uthappam which is a lentil and rice pancake too that was delish. The aloo gobi was big and spicy -- just how I like it. And you get the picture. The service was friendly and the place is clean and bright on the inside. Overall, it may be a chain worldwide, but the menu felt unique and fresh here and the food was fantastic. A great find in Stamford and well worth the drive.