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    Red’s Leaf Cafe

    4.8 (34 reviews)
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    Beet tower
    J G.

    Pros: I tried the beet tower, loaded baked sweet potatoes, and the roasted cauliflower. All of the food was above average! I would suggest each dish I tried. Consistent across the board. The owner and young lady working the front were both very friendly. The owner sounded passionate about what she does and happy to be serving plant based food- with menu items fitting someone looking for comfort food or more healthy options. Cons: Looking at the menu items and prices online beforehand I did expect a higher end restaurant upon entering. I was surprised to see what appears as more of a pickup or delivery type restaurant featuring about 4 tables. The prices are too high for a very small restaurant featuring no more than a few tables and being non-organic. The entree portions could also be about 1.5x as big to make up for the high prices, the entrees specifically I ordered were medium to smaller in size.

    Watermelon Mint Nojito
    Siddhi J.

    Service and ambiance is very clean and quiet. It was my first time coming here & I thought it to be really welcoming! I was expecting more of a grab and go situation but that was not the case! There is indoor seating and a few outside. I got the loaded nachos and potatoes to split along with the watermelon mint mocktail. The drink was refreshing but I think I need to come back for their lunch options!

    Iced Coffee with Oat Milk
    Aimee C.

    This will sound extremely cliche, but truly RUN, not walk, to this place before it gets blown up by Instagram or Tiktok! This is a small local business in Metuchen that is genuinely the best vegan food I have ever had. As a very picky meat-eater with a family just as picky as I am, I was surprised when my parents came here with some vegetarian friends and actually enjoyed their dinner. The food prices do match what is expected from a vegan food restaurant, so not a budget meal option, but for a meal out of the house, these treats are flavorful and worth their price! We got the loaded nachos, corn on the cob, and fried oyster mushrooms. The fried oyster mushrooms are a MUST HAVE! I am not sure what is in that seasoning, but it truly is one of the top dishes I have ever eaten. Corn on the cob has a nice, light char and a spicy mayo-like sauce. Loaded nachos were what you typically expected. Iced coffee was soooo cute with a little bear-shaped ice cube! Oat milk is definitely the way to go with it. The owner is an absolute sweetheart who is perfectly happy to guide you through the menu or offer recommendations if you are new to vegan food like I am. Warning: This place is small, so you should definitely come by before everyone knows about it!

    outdoor area
    Dharika S.

    Most delicious drinks- iced matcha and hot chocolate were sooo good. The iced matcha in particular had the cutest presentation! Hot chocolate tasted like horchata which was so flavorful. Really cozy indoor space & Owner was so sweet and friendly. Definitely coming back to try the food!!!

    Reds burger
    Melissa D.

    This was my first time here and it did not disappoint. The food was delicious and the service was great. It's a small place so I would suggest making a reservation if you go during the weekend.

    beets on a white plate
    Ruth G.

    I have nothing but good things to say about this up and coming restaurant. It is a little further down from the main drag but we'll worth the walk. I thoroughly enjoyed their home made vegetable soup. It was so flavorful and was just all around super delightful. We ordered mostly appetizers since we wanted to try everything. The oyster appetizer on a pretzel bun was our second favorite. The food came out fresh and hot. Everything was perfect. The restaurant is super cute and the owner was so pleasant. It's byob and also has out door seating for the nicer weather days.

    Loaded nachos
    Will Z.

    My wife and I stopped by Reds Leaf Cafe after driving by and we are so happy we did! Friendly, great atmosphere, and most importantly amazing food. The lions mane dish was so good and paired well with their watermelon drink. Service was quick, portions were good, and food was so good. Will be back!

    Kabob
    Joseph R.

    Wow! What can I say about the best vegan food I've had in New Jersey the atmosphere in this place is so cool and modern. The food is exquisite! I travel for work so I try alot of vegan food across the country and world wide and everything about this place from the presentation down to the immaculate seasoning this place is a home run. Do yourself a favor and come by. The staff and owner are also amazing. Nataly is so nice and she'll make sure you're well taken care of. This place is a diamond in the ruff here in Jersey!

    Kenneth F.

    O-M-G. Red's Lead Cafe was simply perfect! I highly recommend this spot for vegans and carnivores as well who have a pallet for simply delicious and healthy food. The beet towers were not what I expected, but oh how little faith I had. The atmosphere is quaint but alive with soooo much style, energy, and life. The music is upbeat and fun. The beautiful lady who served us was so sweet and fun. She was just as excited as us and that made it all the more personal. Just go now!

    Ambience of the restaurant was bright and natural
    Lynn H.

    Highly recommended Red's Leaf Cafe. The food is delicious and flavorful. One of the best plant Based meals I have ever had. They use fresh organic ingredients. The bright and natural ambience and courteous customer service was also a plus. The owner was so welcoming and kind. I'm sure everything on the menu is great but we tried the Beet tower (so good) , mushroom sliders, soup and savory sweet potato. All were amazingly seasoned and we loved the attention to detail with added fresh garnish. I will surely be back. Thank you Red's!!

    Donna N.

    This new vegan spot you gotta try right on Main Street in Metuchen is called Reds Leaf Cafe .With its cozy relaxed atmosphere,you can eat in,take out,or even sit outside.The food won't disappoint!The menu delicious!I wanted to order everything!The food was so fresh,the portions size was great and the presentation was delightful...go check it out for yourself!!!! It's

    Roasted beets with vegan ricotta cheese. An absolute delicacy.
    Isle P.

    I have been vegan for decades, and I have eaten at the fanciest restaurants across New York City and I have never eaten food this delicious in my life. We found this little gem quite by accident when our initial choice for a restaurant turned out to be a dump. We did a Google search and found this amazing place. It's tiny, but we were greeted warmly. The atmosphere is welcoming and even though it is tiny, it has the feel of an actual restaurant. We tried three different appetizers, and I couldn't even begin to choose which one I liked best. Our entrées were delicious as well. Even if you are not vegan, you should come and have some of the most delicious food you will ever eat. The owner is very sweet and has personally creates all of the recipes for the food she serves... Absolutely phenomenal... I am switching my birthday plans and coming back here... Awesome place.

    The dining experience at Red's leaf Café is phenomenal.. The menu items are delicious and presented so beautifully... The mocktails are amazing.. Natalie is the owner and she is a wonderful hostess...

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    Small and cozy little restaurant / bistro with outstanding food. Plant-based cannot be any more delicious.

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    The food is amazing! Well seasoned, tasty, brilliant, and healthy! The owner is wonderful! This a very special place!

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    This is the best vegan food around highly recommended it i went numerous of times if you vegan this is the right place

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    Amazing food!! I had the Lion's Mane orange bites and it was honestly one of the best plant based meals I've ever had!!

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    The food and service is so, so good! Everyone whether they are vegan or not must try this food!

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    Birdies & Lattes - Matcha Setup

    Birdies & Lattes

    4.3(23 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    This review is based on my experience at the café, not the golfing section. (LOL) I just got out of…read moreyoga and was craving a Matcha and of course, if someone says that they had the best Matcha here I'm going to check it out. I went here on Saturday morning around 10 AM so the parking lot was completely it gets super packed and busy here after 12 PM when the other businesses open so be aware of that! This café has a golf shop and simulators for all the golfers out there, but that wasn't my thing. I came for coffee and Matcha. Coffee bar is pretty an aesthetic. Barista was nice. They served two kinds of Matcha from Japan. I went for the Matcha from the Kagoshima region with almond milk. It was pretty good. I could taste the Earthiness and it was smooth with only slight bitterness. Not the best Matcha in New Jersey. (that goes to Ooika as they fresh mill their Matcha every day and grow it in Japan) but I wouldn't mind having another one if I were in the shopping plaza.

    This place was so cute! I didn't get a chance to try there food or drinks but the golfing area was…read moreso fun, they had driving range, mini golf, and more. They even had the option for left and right handed, this included the clubs as well! The service was really nice everyone was super attentive and before we left we even got some complimentary water, read some books, and looked at someone the extra stuff the had around like clothing, matches, other books, and small putting area. It was super nice and relaxing my bf and I will definitely come here again!

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    The Art of Matcha Making

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    CLO Coffee Co. - North Edison - Coconut Mocha

    CLO Coffee Co. - North Edison

    4.6(188 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    I've been wanting to try this coffee shop for a while (for the Matcha and the vibes, of course)…read more Drove down here last Thursday on an absolutely beautiful day. It's located in a strip mall with tons of parking spots. The barista was friendly and quickly took my order, but since he was working alone, it took quite a while to get my drink and bites. I wasn't in a rush, so I didn't mind waiting. We were also entertained by some outside salon drama between two ladies. Hopefully they were able to work things out. As a Matcha aficionado, I wanted to try their honey pistachio Matcha. I also ordered some mozzarella sticks and a Cortado for my husband. My drink was a tad too sweet (too much pistachio syrup), but I still liked it. Mozzarella sticks were fine. I paid about $21 for everything including tip. I like the be kind messages on the cups and the black aesthetic was pretty cool. I wouldn't mind returning to this coffee shop as it was a pleasant drive from my house. I'd like to try some other pastries and definitely will have another matcha, but will request light on the syrup!

    4.5 stars for their wonderful tasting drinks including matcha latte (so not just coffee). I've had…read morematcha latte from many local places and they do a better job than most. The only thing is be prepared to wait a bit sometimes because it does get busy, even on weekday mornings. My kids LOVE their hot chocolate too and I tried it and I have to say.. it is good hot chocolate, not just like your average swiss miss taking packages or anything. People seem to work from there/use the wifi and just hang out a bit. I have a few suggestions-- maybe ube flavored lattes and matcha (I believe they are filipino run anyways, and I would love to see some of that), and some more options for pastries! My kids' dentist office is right by here, so sometimes we drop by beforehand for a little treat.

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    Safwa Cafe - Spanish Latte

    Safwa Cafe

    4.5(80 reviews)
    8.5 mi
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    Amazing coffee spot! My friends and I got together here after one of them heard great things online…read moreabout it. Definitely lives up to the hype! The shop cafe itself is beautiful. The architecture and the decor is stunning and gives an elevated feeling. It's the perfect spot to hang out with friends and catch up, read a book, or study. Theres a small selection of pastries and a vast selection of desserts. We didn't end up getting the desserts, but did get the blueberry cheese danish, and the chili cheese danish. Both were delicious, although I hadn't seen the chili cheese one anywhere else, making it unique. For my coffee I got the honeycomb hive with vanilla foam...and I liked it so much I got it twice. It was absolutely delicious and something I would totally go out of my way for. The honey isn't too overpowering and is balanced amazingly with the vanilla. The only thing to note is that if you are in a rush, then maybe order online or go somewhere else. Despite it not being super crowded, it did take some time for our drinks to come out. Overall I'd recommend! And don't miss the honeycomb hive!

    Cool coffee shop that offers lots of specialty menu items. Inside has plenty of seating and it's…read morequiet. Service was good, staff was patient and attentive. We tried a few pastries, all were good. The brown sugar shaken espresso was made really well with a balanced flavor. The latte cup for dine-in was a special, high quality mug, we appreciated the detail. Overall a good shop, glad there're more options for good coffee in the area.

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    PANDAN LATTE - Summer Edition

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    2 matcha lattes just for me.

    Wow Cafe - Cocoa Milky French Toast filled with Evaporated Milk

    Wow Cafe

    4.3(43 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    We finally made time to stop by Wow Cafe! Don't blink or you'll miss this place. There's not a…read moresolid parking lot for this building but you can park behind the plaza next to it where Coco is located and walk to the front. Very happy to have a Hong Kong style Cha Chan Tang restaurant right here in Edison, NJ. While there are a few places in NYC, its nice to see Jersey finally get one too. The stars if today were the appetizer dishes. The rice noodles with the special peanut sauce was 100% the best and exactly what you'd expect when you order that dish. The squid and popcorn chicken were both amazing and fried lightly but with a great crispy texture. The small pineapple bun with butter was delicious. We actually had it as a starter and again for dessert. While we loved the apps, the baked rice with pork chop and pepper steak rice bowls were just ok. They weren't amazingly flavorful, but they were still tasty with heavy portions so the value was there. We had HK style milk tea and topped off our meal with their special creamy french toast. Overall we left overly full and didn't have to pay too much. Wow Cafe is very affordable and the staff is very friendly and fast to cater to your needs. It may not look like much on the outside, but the food definitely brings me back and hits the spot!

    The moment you enter, it feels like entering someone's house with a random arcade and a few sitting…read morebooths. You can order the food with a QR code in which it directly goes into the kitchen. For the food itself, I loved the peanut sauce noodles and the potato casserole. I wasn't too bit of a fan of the milk bread dessert but it sure is worth a picture for its design! Overall, I liked most of the dishes and would love to come back to try more!

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    Small Pineapple Butter

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    Pork Rice Noodles Roll w/Hoisin & Peanut Sauce topped with Sesame Seeds

    Hatch 44 Cafe - Crème brûlée latte

    Hatch 44 Cafe

    3.9(1k reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    This place takes good vibes, freshness and good food to a new level. Enjoyed all dishes ordered! We…read moretook advantage of the happy hour brunch (8am-10am) on a Thursday, but went off the happy hour menu just to try the birria omelet. It was so worth it! The birria omelet was well seasoned. Meat was soft and delicious. The churro waffle was so fluffy and not too sweet. Perfect balance. Farmer's platter was good. My only note is they didn't add any butter to my toast, something I usually expect when I order breakfast plates. But since they charged me extra for ordering some garlic mayonnaise, I assumed they'd charge me if I asked for butter. Staff was attentive and kind, upsold us to the max. Which was a good and bad thing. The coffee we ordered, our server upsold us on flavored syrups and cold foam but did not disclose it'd be extra. Didn't complain since the coffee was delicious, but just keep that in mind if you try this place!

    Hatch gets pretty crowded on the weekends and there can be a very long wait depending on the time…read moreyou go. There is a lot of metered parking spots around the area. When we went, it was the last day of winter drink specials so not much was left to choose from though they do have bottomless hot coffee for a decent price and even offered to put fresh coffee in a to go cup as we were leaving! The food hit the spot. There are a lot of vegetarian options as well which is exciting. It is definitely on the pricier side for the portions though service was excellent.

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    2nd Rule Coffee - custom sticker

    2nd Rule Coffee

    5.0(2 reviews)
    4.2 mi

    Ive been waiting for the day when I'd be able to work with 2nd Rule Coffee for an event and that…read morefinally came to be on March2! lol We celebrated our son's 1st birthday and the coffee cart was such a great addition to the party. Not only did 2ndRule serve good quality and delicious coffee, they "fueled" my guests as well! so happy for the added energy boost lol and to have something that reflects me and my husband in a way too since we both just love a good latte! Service was great. Eric, Claire and Michael did an amazing job and were very professional. Eric was so kind and thoughtful -he made sure to give me a cup knowing i'd be so busy with our event and I really appreciated it! Thank you so much guys! And to Carol too for our custom stickers, for being so responsive and being such a pleasure to work with! I highly recommend this team and I really hope to have you in another event again!! Thank you guys so much!!

    For this year's teacher appreciation week, we were surprised by 2nd Rule Coffee in our building. It…read moreis a limited menu with lattes, espressos, americanos, and hot cocoa. There's a variation of syrups to choose from as well. Since this a mobile location, they bring all of their own supplies in order to service wherever they are booked. The attendants were extremely kind and helpful. Absolutely loved how indie it felt for being in a quick set up. Overall, can't wait for our school to bring them back in support of their business since they were so great!

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    Serving delicious lattes for our 1st bday party

    2nd Rule Coffee - Love it!!

    Love it!!

    2nd Rule Coffee - 3.2.25

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