Very small vegan joint with great food. I had the Cucu sandwich with coleslaw, apples, vegan chicken, caramelized onions, and pickles. Very tasty. My daughter had a mango hibiscus lemonade that she enjoyed. She ate the Just Egg BC Bagel and liked it. read more

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Hands down, one of the best dish for dish dinners in Metuchen Their sweet plantains came with this cheese that matched the flavor perfectly. Their eggplant BBQ skewers also packed flavor and was not expected. The highlight for us was the oyster mushrooms, and surprisingly the layered potatoes.  Share some mocktails on a warm summer evening to fit the vibe just right read more

This is a nice and quaint vegan restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. They have a pretty extensive menu and inviting decor. The staff is really nice and the food was delicious. I would definitely recommend this restaurant as I will go again as try a few more items. Great find. read more

Red’s Leaf Cafe - Passion fruit juice - Cafes Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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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. read more

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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! read more

Red’s Leaf Cafe - Watermelon Mint Nojito - Cafes Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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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! read more

Red’s Leaf Cafe - Iced Coffee with Oat Milk - Cafes Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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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!!! read more

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

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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

Red’s Leaf Cafe - Loaded nachos - Cafes Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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! read more

Red’s Leaf Cafe - Kabob - Cafes Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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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! read more

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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!! read more

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Stopped by this hidden gem tonight and was not disappointed. The inside of this little cafe was adorable! Really cozy. The woman who owns this cafe is the absolute sweetest person ever. She made sure we really enjoyed the food and our experience although it's impossible to not enjoy the food! I recommend the fried oyster mushrooms. And I had to finish off with the dalgona coffee which was extremely creamy and perfectly sweet. They even make their own oat milk! The coffee was too hot for me to finish (my impatient parents) so she gave me a to go cup. 12/10 must try. read more

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 read more

Red’s Leaf Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

I did not see this coming... While on business travel in NJ, my Team and I stopped by this quaint neighborhood restaurant. As a chef, I was intrigued by the complexity of the menu, which showcased a wide range of different preparations/cooking techniques and unusual flavor pairings. Most importantly, it suggested all of these dishes had to be created entirely from scratch instead of open or thaw/cook/serve, as is the case with more foodservice establishments nowadays. We ordered 8-10 different dishes and shared them. THE FOOD WAS SPECTACULAR!!! Food preparation, and presentation were on point. The seasoning showed a depth of flavor which can only be achieved with a considerable knowledge of spices and herbs. The not-yet-on-the-menu vegan pork belly was delightful and the highlight of our dinner. This establishment WILL be discovered, WILL blow up on socials, and WILL need to move to a bigger location once that happens. I was fortunate to discover it early and will certainly be back when traveling through NJ. Respect the craft! read more

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. read more

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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... read more

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Second time here and once again, an amazing experience! Very inviting, the food is absolutely delicious. The owner is so awesome and hospitable. It's like being invited to her home for a special meal. My wife and I travel on the road a lot due to my job and this has definitely become one of our favorite go too for really good vegan food. read more

Cute chill spot in a beautiful town. The lions mane and sweet plantains were bomb, a 10/10!!! The owner was sweet, respectful, knowledgeable and service was reasonably fast. Best vegan cafe hands down! read more

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

best plant based cafe I have found..complete meal-greens, tofu, veggie's etc.. Great service and very clean read more

Exception food and hospitality. Healthy homemade and everything was delicious! Highly recommend! read more

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The decor and ambience of this cafe is cute and cozy, the food is amazing, and the owner is incredibly kind. We had the fried oyster mushrooms, blueberry pancakes, loaded baked sweet potato, and dream bites. The fried oyster mushrooms were so good I placed a second order. Every dish was delicious and tasty. The owner greeted us, took our order, and also was cooking the food, all with a genuine smile. Her name is Natalia and she was a pleasure to converse with. We will definitely be returning with our friends and family! read more

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

Amazing, so delicious full of unique flavors and combinations. Cute cafe and very welcoming host. Seitan skewers, golden potatoes with quac, roasted cauliflower, veggie skewers, pistachio cake all terrific!! read more

The JUST EGG BC BAGEL is the breakfast sandwich I have been dreaming of since I became vegan! It was so good I wish I bought a dozen and brought them home to continue enjoying! CANNOT wait to come back and the next time I am bringing home a dozen of them! Also its worth mentioning the owner is so kind and sweet, thank you again for the great conversation! read more

So glad this new vegan cafe opened up. The food and service are excellent. It's very close to the Middlesex Greenway stairway for Main Street in Metuchen. I've been there 3 times and look forward to my next visit. read more

I was taken here by 2 vegans , and it was fantastic!!..Both Roasted corn & beets appetizers were delicious..Lions Mane mushrooms !!...very clean and a Very welcoming owners made a great experience...Highly recommended read more

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!!

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

Stopped by here on my way to a, event for breakfast. Being vegan you rarely have many food options for breakfast outside of fruits and bagels. The lady owner was so sweet and offered to make me Dream Bites. It was so good!. I wish I had the stomach to eat more but I had a long day ahead and did not want to over eat. I highly recommend you stop by! read more