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Salad bar
Juice bar
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Cafe and juice bar utilizing the healing foods inspired by Dr. Sebi. Black-owned. Open Mon-Fri 7:00am-5:00pm, Sat 9:00am-5:00pm.
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547 Central Ave, Newark, New Jersey, USA, 07107
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 18 Sep 2022 by SergAMox
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31 Reviews
First Review by theNumberOfTheBeast
theNumberOfTheBeast
Points +4929
Clean Vegan, Adorable Cafe, Glowing Food. - Edit
Good fortune guided me to Blueberry cafe today, which continued as the day turned out to be Taco Tuesday. When I walked into an immaculate setting of Rasta music, fresh food and friendly service, I asked for what's good and took the special. I tried a combo of walnut and black bean tacos with extra fresh lettuce and tomato with a delicious taco sauce. Then, ordered myself the soup, an amazing tasting cream of quinoa with chickpea bowl. All served on unique Jamaican style polished wood platters. Sometimes, every once in a great while, a meal lifts my mood to a degree of satisfaction beyond contement, into gratitude for being alive. This was one such meal, so I asked the culinary artist behind the counter for a smoothie to keep the groove vibes rolling. So much serotonin in my second brain, it's nearly unimaginable that this is the same New Jersey I used to know. Be nice to yourself if you're in the New York Metro, this place is only a ten minute ride from downtown Newark in a sunny part of town and rates a full 10 out of 10 on the Vegan Taste Ecstasy scale. Babylon don't live here, this is elevated food for Jah's beautiful people!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2017-10-03
Pros: Clean Food, Clean Vibe, Creamy Quinoa Soup
Cons: Didn't come here sooner., I don't live upstairs., Could heaven ever be like this?
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LeslieGee
Points +242
Breakfast favorite - Edit
Delicious breakfasts here! Worth the trip.
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black4eva2005
Points +40
Tasty and delicious for the soul - Edit
Kind person assisted me. Kale soup was delicious! I was a little early for the more substantive dishes that would be ready at 11am. But they all sounded good and I went next door to the other part of the business to eat, zucchini bar.
Read morePros: Food, Service
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AlanBSteiner
Points +18
Going back again!! - Edit
Found this gem in the Healthy Cow app. Made our day.
Read morePros: Delicious and healthy
Cons: Quality food can be pricey. Well worth the cost.
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INTJ_mara
Points +506
Love this place. - Edit
It’s a bit pricey but really good and 100% vegan. Also the next door place has amazing vegan desserts. I see people complaining about the food being “bland”, but I eat a no-SOS diet at home and find most restaurant food extremely salty and oily to the point where sometimes it’s hard to finish the plate. Not here. This food is perfect. Not too salty, never too oily. If you love vegan junk food then yeah maybe this place isn’t for you.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-07-20
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Ameisherry
Points +9988
Everything is vegan here :) - Edit
They don’t have wifi anymore, the owner is the same as the zucchini bar next door
Read moreThey are on restaurant.com😄a very rare vegan restaurant on the website, so appreciated, many many thanks😄
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VeganBrina
Points +52
Great experiences - Edit
I have had breakfast and several lunches onsite. Each visit staff was courteous and answered my questions. The food was delicious.
Read morePros: Dr. Sebi approach, Clean, Tasty food
Cons: Small space, but another guest shared his table
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SashaGui
Points +90
Vegan in a food desert - Edit
I’m all about paying for quality but the price for food here is HIGH for a fast casual spot with no indoor seating.
Read moreAs other reviews have pointed out, they do run out of food here like a whole hour before they close so I suggest you call before you venture that way, especially if you aren’t nearby.
The service is never friendly. Their very short with you on the phone and in person.
I appreciate the vegan option in otherwise what would be a food desert. There are literally NO OTHER options like this in this neighborhood. With that said I don’t really think it caters to the demographic in the neighborhood as all dishes run you up $16. A smoothie and some food will easily cost you $30 .
I’ve been here a few times, last time I went food was bland, I don’t think I’ll be back.
Updated from previous review on 2021-07-31
Pros: Tasty food
Cons: Runs out of food , Expensive
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bear2179
Points +50
Customer service/food - Edit
So second time coming to this place... never again... why? Well customer service is key to any establishment and this place seems to lack this. Especially with the chef, i walked smiled and greeted them and i got a sideways look 👀... anyways stated my name he slams the bag on the counter and tells me my cost. Not a thank you come again NOTHING...I thought let’s give them another try and order again. The food I ordered was the walnut tacos, very bland actually zero flavor at all, the tacos shells tasted old.. not as crunchy as one should be. I hope they improve or work on customer service, because they are key players in a under served community where food like this should be there top priority.
Read morePros: Alkaline options
Cons: Customer service , Bland food, Customer service
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Pure
Points +51
It’s just ok - Edit
This is a decent spot, however if I’m being honest it’s over priced & I’ve been plant based for over 4 years now; it’s lacking flavor for the most part. The narrative of “its more expensive b/c it’s healthy” is wearing thin at this point. They are located in the “hood”, so you’d think the prices would be a tad lower to entice more folks from the neighborhood, but no. I like the spot, buuuut It’s kind of overrated tbh.
Read morePros: Not processed, Made fresh seemingly , Service fairly friendly
Cons: Expensive, Tasteless at times, Menu not clear
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kevh296
Points +40
Good Food Good Vibes - Edit
The food was amazing, had the kamut pasta with mushrooms. The mushrooms were TOO good. The staff was so nice and friendly too. Don’t live too far from Newark but it was my first time going here, it was during COVID so it was empty just pick up. Had a nice convo with the staff though.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Amazing staff, Positive environment
Cons: None
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Ironman
Points +18
Never Disappoints - Edit
I am a travel nurse from Georgia and I have eaten here 8-10 times and the food is fantastic!! The Ivory Teff soup the Chef makes is the best soup I have ever eaten! It is only served once per week (usually Friday or Saturday). Every other option I’ve eaten was great as well. It is pricey but you can eat twice on what you are given.
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josandkill
Points +765
Dr. Sebi is the GOAT! - Edit
Sebi inspired dishes that promote optimum health and healing and taste great. One of our favorite places in Jersey. We love the vibe and the culture !
Read morePros: Sebi, Alkaline, Excellent food
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SidneyBarnes
Points +22
AWESOME PLACE - Edit
An awesome place for vegans and anyone who is interested in changing their eating habits for the best.Its my go to place all the time. You will not be disappointed.
Read morePros: Desserts Food customer service
Cons: Its not in my backyard
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shaakira00
Points +18
Mushroom hoagie was amaaaazing!!! - Edit
Absolutely Amazing!!!!
Read morePros: Vegan restaurant , Very tasty!, Affordable!
Cons: Closed early
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TorsiDawn
Points +1193
Incredible place - Edit
Love their mission and the health orientation behind their food. Everything is INCREDIBLE !!!
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LoveAllAnimals
Points +105
Changing tasty menu - Edit
They always have tasty options. They're in business with The Zucchini Bar next door (also vegan). When I went, they had 4 menu options, 1 of which was also gluten free.
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veganhubby
Points +1056
Really good dish - Edit
Limited menu with four daily specials. If you love mushrooms you care to the right place. I however do not. But they replaced the shrooms with a quinoa fried strip that was incredible. Had the noodle dish which is served cold. Lots of flavor. Nice guys
Read morePros: Taste, Service
Cons: Limited menu, A bit pricy
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nina3d
Points +44
Butternut squash pancakes 10/10 - Edit
Pancakes were so good & worth the wait. If you’re driving a distance to get there, call first to confirm their daily menu items/inventory bc the menu changes & sometimes they run out of pre-made foods.
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BlissAlexandra
Points +270
Delicious! - Edit
Stopped over in Jersey for a layover and found this spot via HappyCow — I got the pasta salad and it was delicious 😍😍. I also went next door to their Zucchini Bar and ordered a walnut/caramel chocolate brownie and that was Amazing!! Leaving today and which I ordered 2😫. I also ordered some black beans and walnut Tacos for my plane ride (I tried them too and they were bomb). Lovely staff and ambiance , will be back when I’m next in Jersey!!!
Read morePros: Affordable , Great food , nice variety , Great service
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aaronhamlin
Points +36
Ran out of everything - Edit
They ran out of food when I was there. Also, the connected vegan business next door ran out, too. Not sure how you run out of everything at a restaurant.
Read morePros: The very last portion of soup was good, at least.
Cons: Not good at managing food inventory
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dnmp
Points +402
Glad I Finally Made It - Edit
I had seen this restaurant here on Happy Cow for awhile and I finally had a chance to go. Nice people. Love supporting other Vegans of Color. Food is good and flavorful. If you are looking for faster service order the daily special. It is a small restaurant so things do take longer. I do want to come back for brunch.
Read morePros: Fresh food, Flavorful, Community vibe
Cons: Need time to get orders that are not on special, Not a lot of seating
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FranciscoFigueroa
Points +90
Good - Edit
I got the blueberry mojito smoothie. Not what I expected but still good. Came on taco Tuesday and was told that the special ended at 2, but that wasn’t advertised. Regardless, everything my friends got they enjoyed.
Read morePros: Raw , Dr. Sebi inspired
Cons: Expensive , Specials are in low stock, Specials end at unadvertised times
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Cgaffey
Points +16
Super tasty - Edit
Everything is absolutely delicious. It smells incredible as soon as you walk in the door. Although a little pricy it's definitely worth it!
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c-kisha
Points +40
Good quality food! - Edit
Blueberry Cafe is a good vegan place. We need to work on the price of your food.
Read morePros: Clean eating., family style
Cons: menu changes too much, Prices are way too high
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vncntgerard
Points +137
Great soup - Edit
Excellent food. The wild black rice soup is superb.
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mcerame
Points +20
Awesome black bean tacos - Edit
Best black bean tacos I ever had.
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