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    Roots Cafe

    4.6 (114 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Casual
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    Quiet
    Good for groups

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    Vegan Cheesecake
    Diana A.

    So glad they're back! The other day we stopped in for lunch at the new location in Closter NJ. We had the lentil and chili soups--with peanut butter cups and cheesecake! Everything is vegan--I love it because for me it's less to worry about. Ambiance is comfortable, very similar to how they setup the dining room in their old location--which was earthy and homey. This location has an addition of an art room! For art days--appeared to be an area where adults and children can create art. I didn't venture in. Animals are welcome, some patrons had their dogs. Service was great. The cashier charged us for something we did not order and promptly sent a refund. They didn't have the salads and burritos from the previous menu but the owner told me that the menu items will eventually return. Will definitely come back!

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    Matt S.

    We went on a hike with a friend and he told me this place is good, I was skeptical because generally i am not a fan of vegan food, But it blew my expectations. The place is renovated nicely like an old cottage with a modern asethetic. Tried the juices green machine and some of the bowls, and tacos...I had the coconut curry bowl and everything was fyre.

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    Dasha M.

    Wonderful cafe with art and crafts and live music. If you care about what you put in your body this place is for you. Must try.

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    Delicious hidden gem with loads of healthy gluten-free options! They need better signage from the main road, but one you find it you won't be disappointed!

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    Jil K.

    Never thought that we would find a place with such a Californian and Hawaiian Vibe here in NJ. Super cute place which might be difficult to locate until you try and go till the end of the suites located at the location, turn left and then enter the cafe through the tent. Friendly staff and the cafe has a quirky interior, their entire menu is vegan. We tried the Trio Timeless Tacos and the Mediterranean quinoa bowl. The Trio Timeless Tacos tasted good, we got one of each, they were so light and healthy, each tasted unique in their own sense. The Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl tasted a bit bland but overall a good portion.

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    Great, healthy food, good size portions, friendly and attentive people preparing your food. Good value.

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    Amazing food and ambience and service I had one of there taco salads it was amazing so crunchy and flavorful and fresh

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    New favorite local place. Food is outstanding and vibe reminds of the welcoming places I frequent in upstate NY. Can't wait to go back!

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    What a gem. It reminds me of everything that's good in the world. Awesome tacos. Beautiful atmosphere.

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    First time here and loving it! Ordered a masala chai and Buffy chicky burrito -- fantastic!

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    Ask the Community - Roots Cafe

    Is this a true 100% gluten free restaurant?

    Great question Bob C! "Is this a true 100% gluten free restaurant?" Gluten is found in grains. We don't serve any grains except for our oatmeal dish. I was taught in school that answering a question with the words "all" or "every" or "100 %" in the… 

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    Simply Green Cafe

    4.6
    (221 reviews)
    11.0 mi
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    I cannot recommend Simply Green Cafe enough! From the service to the food, this is now my favorite…read morebreakfast spot and one of my top restaurants. Everything on the menu is vegan, but my family truly could not taste any difference when we visited. We ordered the Oreo protein pancakes, blueberry pancakes, penne with vodka sauce, and a breakfast burrito. Since I turned vegan, I've been craving pancakes so the food really hit the spot. The pancakes were so fluffy and tasted incredible. The penne was also so flavorful and was maybe our favorite dish. The breakfast burrito was also filling and tasted great. Overall, I'm very impressed with the quality of food and would come here regularly if I lived in the area. Additionally, the prices were super reasonable and are definitely more affordable than the average restaurant in the area. Chelsea was our waitress and I want to give her a special shoutout because she was particularly helpful and friendly to us. She did an excellent job answering our questions and even was willing to share general tips on vegan cooking. She really went out of her way to help me out after I mentioned that I recently turned vegan.

    Original vegan dishes. Generous portions and yumy flavoring. We tried tge beef strogonov over…read moremashed potatoes and lemony scampi over linguine, and they were very satisfying! The service was friendly and casual. We were able to get recomendations which didn't disappoint. The decore is pretty basic but clean and pleasant nevertheless, and there is cool artwork displayed on the walls. There are many two person tabkes, which can be put together and four person open booths.

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    Moby Dick’s Oyster Bar & Grill

    Moby Dick’s Oyster Bar & Grill

    4.4
    (84 reviews)
    56.2 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Certified professionals

    My first time at Moby Dick's Oyster Bar & Grill was an overall great experience. It is a classic…read morebar and restaurant setup with main bar seating and tables all around. It isn't huge inside but they use the space so wisely. The kitchen is open to the bar so you can see and hear all the amazing things happening back there which really adds to the local neighborhood vibe. The bartenders there are very sweet and attentive, they help bring the whole experience there to 5 stars. I came on a Wednesday for the $17.99 lobster roll special and it was easily one of the best I've ever had. It is a quarter pound of lobster and you get actual lumps of claw and meat rather than the shredded stuff some other places serve. The butter it's sautéed in is seasoned delicately to accentuate the fresh lobster instead of covering up the taste. The portion was surprisingly large and it comes on a fresh bun that is lightly buttered and toasted. It even comes with a little cup of extra butter which I totally slathered on because I love butter! Every bite was so fresh and soft. The roll comes with fries and I did the optional $5 upcharge for the lobster bisque. That was also the best I've ever had because I've never seen bisque with such large chunks of lobster in it. It was just crazy good. Everything was well worth the price and I'd honestly come back even on days when it's not a special. They have something going on every night like the $9.99 burger and fries on Mondays, so that will definitely be my next reason to visit. I will be back for sure!

    Little hole in the wall gem Excellent food…read moreChef kind enough to come out to chat looked so professional and definitely knows how to cook! Barmaid Courtney made a great manhattan and was so friendly Lovely waitress also so friendly i unfortunately didn't get her name Great ambience Can't wait to go back!

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    Seafood Martini
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    Creamy Tomato Soup + Grilled Cheese

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    Creamy Tomato Soup + Grilled Cheese
    T BAR Roslyn

    T BAR Roslyn

    3.9
    (51 reviews)
    20.4 mi

    Cute restaurant located on the main street of Roslyn village. It might be hard to find street…read moreparking but there are several lots nearby. The place is quite spacious upon walking in - a bar area when you walk in, a larger dining area as you walk further in past the stairs, another bar and dining area upstairs, a private room upstairs, and an outdoor patio. For appetizer, I tried the crispy sushi and it was delicious! There are 4 pieces of different fish served on top of a crispy rice. My colleague got the burrata and it smelled/looked amazing as well! For entree, I got the burger which was perfectly cooked but did not have any seasoning so be sure to add some sauce of your liking. It did come with fries that were beautifully fried and seasoned. For dessert, I got the cookie sampler which came with 2 of 5 different cookies - chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, sugar, sesame, and chocolate. The cookies were fresh and they came out warm and soft. My favorites in this order are oatmeal raisin, chocolate chip, and chocolate. Everyone else got the cheesecake with whip cream or chocolate cake with Ice-Cream. The cake slices were pretty big and heavy. Very nice ambiance and our server was attentive/helpful! Will definitely be back to the more things on the menu.

    Sad to hear that they are permanently closed. We came out here for my mother's birthday in January…read more The decor was beautiful and classy. The staff was friendly and offered to take photos for us. Loved the food every try hung was delicious

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    Downstairs dining room.
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    Roots Cafe - vegan - Updated August 2026

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