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Bakery
Vegan bakery and diner making a range of sweets like vegan donuts, croissants, cookies, cupcakes, scones, and brownies with gluten-free and sugar-free options. Serves vegan diner food. Est. 2010 as Champs Family Bakery on Ainslie St and moved here in 2014. Reported closed January 2023.
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290 Reviews
First Review by andreacarioca
Melliedm
Points +58
Don't Miss the Mozza Sticks! - Edit
We were so happy to find Champs on our vacation. They have such a classic diner menu that is so difficult to find for vegans, and they do it well.
Read moreThe shakes we had were amazingly delicious, and the mozza sticks! The mozza sticks! Never had anything vegan like these. Seriously if you're going to Champs, this is a MUST!
The biscuits are also really good. Found the scramble was a little bland, and I wasn't a huge fan of the burger patty. My partner really loved the faux chicken though, which looked amazing.
Pros: Mozza Sticks , Shakes and other diner foods, Great atmosphere
Cons: Some entrees seem hit or miss
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oliviaanna
Points +350
Okay but expensive - Edit
All vegan, friendly staff. We had breakfast and it was okay but not amazing. Would have liked to try the dinner but we ran out of time to go back.
Read moreCons: can be busy
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themuppetlibrarian
Points +2634
One of the best ever vegan restaurants - Edit
Love the Reuben and everything they serve. Great for breakfast or lunch dishes in a diner setting. Open very late, highly recommended.
Read morePros: Best ever vegan diner sandwiches and breakfast , Cool decor in hip Williamsburg setting
Cons: No dinner entrees , Milkshakes could be better
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raisin_fran
Points +83
Best Vegan Diner EVER - Edit
If you're in New York/Brooklyn you MUST go to Champs. This place has next level diner faves and creative dishes that would even make any omni drool. Shakes burgers biscuits mozzarella sticks. I WISH I COULD EAT IT ALL!
Read morePros: Incredible, Comforting, ALL VEGAN
Cons: Literally no cons
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acarolina.amorim
Points +295
Best breakfast ever - Edit
You need to come here even if you have to wait for a table, the food is amazing and the place is gorgeous! The French toast is the best I ever had! Friendly staff and quick service!
Read morePros: Amazing food, Cosy, Friendly staff
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SophistiKatie
Points +91
Yaaaaas - Edit
I tried the mozzarella sticks, spinach and artichoke dip, and the burger. All were excellent. The mozzarella in the sticks was incredible. Melty and delicious. I felt gross and full afterwards which is what I want from diner food.
Read morePros: Quintisential diner food, delicious, great cheese
Cons: A little pricey, long wait sometimes
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Kalbasala
Points +472
Great food - Edit
I love champs. They have an extensive menu and everything I tried from the cuban sandwich to the pancakes to the mozzarella sticks has been great. The only negative is that it's packed at lunch on the weekends and the wait for a table can be very long like 45 min. They don't take reservations in advance so I came a few times and left because of the wait, even for a party of 2. The wait is really discouraging so it would be great if they allowed reservations but Loving Hut is close walking distance so I've gone there instead when the wait was too long.
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sarahssoares
Points +831
Amazing food - Edit
Incredible place, the vegan dream. Highlight for "Seitan Asada" appetizer "Mac n 'cheese" with extra bacon and the delicious milkshake of "Cookie Dough Chocolate Chip". Liked it so much we went twice. Excellent service and wonderful food. They sell reusable metal straw for $ 3. There is no wifi.
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.aym.
Points +493
Worth the Trip - Edit
I think we may have spent more on Uber to get here than we did on breakfast, but it was so worth it! Totally awesome vegan breakfast. I got the French toast slam and an almondmilk latte. My daughter got the hungover hippie and a s'mores milkshake. Everything was amazing! If you're anywhere near Brooklyn, you definitely want to come here!
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theevetree
Points +158
cool atmosphere - Edit
i ordered the nashville hot ‘chick’n sandwich , which wasn’t hot at all, but it was delicious. definitely going back to try more, love the place & atmosphere. expect to wait for a table if you have more than 2 people. great service, but you have to wait a bit for your food a bit.
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AnimalLuv2000
Points +91
Delicious Diner Grub - Edit
When's the last time you headed to a diner, got a burger and fries, mozzarella sticks, mac and cheese, and a sundae to top it all off? Now, even for us vegans, there's a perfect place to do all of that. Mac and cheese was absolutely delicious, mozzarella sticks were embarrassingly good, and the sundaes there taste like heaven. All vegans must go here!
Read morePros: Great food, Nice staff, Wonderful environment
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heidivzero
Points +130
yum yum yum - Edit
the food here is so good and exciting. love the milkshakes. LOVE the sundaes. usually very busy and have had to wait about an hour for a table but they have a great system for calling you when your table is ready and it's worth the wait for sure.
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TrisBucaro
Points +149
Vegan gluttony - Edit
Unmistakeable diner food, even non vegans love this spot. My only issue is that I get so excited I end up ordering way more than I can actually eat.
Read morePros: Vegan, Diner style
Cons: None
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RoserBonetAbello
Points +36
it's great! - Edit
We love this place! The Philly cheese sandwich is amazing, my non-vegan friend couldn't believe it was vegan cheese. It's a "you MUST go". They don't take reservations and it's usually crowded but it's worth it to wait.
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veganfeminist
Points +298
Amazing Vegan comfort food - Edit
I cannot rave about this place enough. First time coming here was like a dream come true. Finding vegan comfort food was heaven. I ordered the Cubano and it just melted in my mouth; from the creamy cheese to the meaty junks of seitan, it was like a party in my mouth. My friend ordered the Mondo Burger which was piled high with patties, cheese and onion rings. The mozzarella sticks won my heart over. Cheesy gooyeness and just what you'd expect from "regular" mozzarella sticks minus the cruelty.
Read moreA win in my books and I definitely will be coming again.
Pros: amazing options, delicious food, great vibes
Cons: no reservations, long wait
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westchestervegan
Points +1133
Uh-MAZING!!! Love it! - Edit
I love the fact that there is a little punk twist on the classic diner theme... even the bathroom is a nod to punk venues The staff was so friendly and quick. We didn’t have to wait for a seat and went in on a Friday night at 6:30pm. My mom who’s not a vegan but, eats mostly vegetarian, loved it. The mozzarella sticks were sooooo good... even the sauce. The Tatachos were INSANELY good. We also had a the french toast with berries and banana. Tasted amazing. Even the coffee was good!! I will definitely be going back. Update: have been back 3 times since and I live almost an hour away! Tried the drunken Cowgirl Breakfast bowl - love it with a biscuit and with Texas toast. Tried the chicken and waffle, the cinnamon pancake with frosting, the Sag breakfast sandwich and the hot dog from yeah dawg with tater tots and jalapeños!! I love all of it!! The breakfast sandwich is a must!! I got it on a biscuit and it was absolutely delectable. Still want to try more on the menu.... so I will be going back again!
Read morePros: Sooooo many choices, Fun atmosphere , Great staff
Cons: Parking is scarce , Small space so seating is limited
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Paulikne
Points +30
BOMB VEGAN SCRAMBLE - Edit
Tofu scramble is delicious!!!! Pancakes are great! A must eat if you’re in Brooklyn!
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nadamoodan
Points +19
MIND BLOWN - Edit
This is the best vegan meal that I've had before. Everything was so on point. I had the Nashville Chick'n Sandwich, and it was divine. We are in NYC for several more nights, and we will probably go eat here again before we leave. It's a game changer.
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SarahBaker
Points +570
Good stuff - Edit
Third time here in two years. It was great again. I got the burger and fries. I loved how homemade my burger tasted. Beany and with some seitan I think. Great fries. It's funny how important good fries are after you've had a couple of bad rounds. I like mine golden yellow and not too crispy. The side of cole slaw is really small! I didn't mind at all but just so you know.
Read moreAlso, I just went there this past week and I saw the cashier use someone's credit card? I used cash because I remembered last time it was cash only. But maybe they did change?! Or maybe that was a gift card or something.
Pros: dessert, good burgers and fries
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galcomb
Points +79
Amazing all vegan food - Edit
The moment you walk in you realize you got somewhere special.
Read moreThe place is designed as a an all American dinner with a special twist.
It's suitable for families and for young people who are looking for a special place to hang.
It's all Vegan, all special and all good!
We had the Benedict breakfast and the one with scramble tofu and pancakes. And a banana milkshake.
For dinner we came back from Manhattan and had the 'wings', the burger, and the mac and cheese bowl. For desserts we had the pancakes that were perfect and the cookie dough ice cream bowl
All was very delicious and the portions were huge!
All vegan!! Don't miss out on this place!
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sfaulkiner
Points +154
Great Vegan Diner - Edit
Champs has a great menu with many different options and everything I tried was delicious! The place is cute and the staff is great. It isn’t really near anything else so if you’re visiting you may just want to grab a cab!
Read morePros: All vegan, Variety of foods
Cons: Neighborhood
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barriga_vegana
Points +104
A must for vegan dining in NYC - Edit
I ate here three times and also got food to go. I’m convinced they’re practicing sorcery back there in that kitchen. Please go there.You won’t be sorry.
Read morePros: All vegan, All delicious, All worth it
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Mitchel
Points +292
Feel like overeating? - Edit
Go to Champs and stuff yourself.
Read moreThe Philly Cheesesteak is my favorite item. Made with seitan from Blackbird Pizzeria in Philadelphia.
One of NYCs best vegan restaurants.
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mgnwylie3
Points +20
Best found I've ever eaten!! Ever!! - Edit
Very yummy. I went for dinner and breakfast. The "eggs benedict" ruled my world. So good.
Read moreCons: Very long line because it's so good!
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meislnicoline
Points +939
Lovely place - Edit
Came here for breakfast on a Sunday around 10 am and it was already packed and we had to wait a while to get seated, so better come early because it’s definitely worth it! We got the cinnamon roll pancakes, vegan slam, French toast and two shakes and it was all delicious!! Highly recommend this place to anyone in New York, it’s worth making the trip out to Williamsburg.
Read morePros: Delicious food
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770veg
Points +3555
amazing!!!!! - Edit
The atmosphere is a great punk play on the classic diner theme. Loved the booths. The food was amazing! Truly gooey mozzarella sticks better than the real thing! Absolutely divine cookie dough infused pancakes! Then came the burgers that were so well done and the truly bottomless coffee was great (I may be writing this review with at least 4 cups circulating in my blood). They only downside would be the killer wait (1.5 hours for us) but at the same time the Bushkwick area has lots of
Read moreCool shops and you could easily pass the time walking the blocks and enjoying the street art.
Pros: delicious, attentive staff, so many possibilities
Cons: long wait time
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RachelRene
Points +28
This place is awesome but... - Edit
This place is awesome. The concept is awesome the staff is pretty good not too friendly not too cold. The atmosphere is cheesy diner but I think that’s on purpose in an “ironic” way. The one thing that kills me is the price. $11 for 5 mozzarella sticks is insane! I get that there literally no place like champs and if u get a non vegan craving or want to show non vegans that you really don’t need meat eggs and dairy this place is the [censored] but since I don’t crave salty greasy foods like this place anymore it’s not for me. My husband on the other hand loves it here but still has commented on the price. Also the side salads are kinda gross that come with the sandwiches.
Read morePros: Lots of non vegan food veganized, O
Cons: Lots of salt and oil like I said it’s preference
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