How Delish HD started vending at popups and festivals but now has a brick and mortar location in West Orange, NJ. The dessert shop offers plant based desserts including its signature mini cheesecakes and ice cream, plus espresso beverages, iced tea, sandwiches and salads. Also offers catering. Offers breakfast sandwiches and breakfast plates and vegan diner style breakfast Tuesday and Wednesday. Open Wed-Thu 9:00am-6:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-6:00pm. Closed Mon.
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55 Kingsley St, West Orange, New Jersey, USA, 07052
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- Outdoor seating
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 02 Apr 2024 by howdelishhd
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36 Reviews
First Review by amwhite91
AngiMetler
Points +26
Excellent food and service. - Edit
My daughter had the HD club sandwich, garlic parm fries, and a chocolate oreo cheesecake. I had the chickpea tuna sub, reg fries, and a great cup of coffee. We brought most home because the portions are generous. We also brought home vegan macaroni salad and carrot cake. Everything was fantastic.
Read moreParking was easy, too. The staff was friendly and accommodating. Nice experience. Thank you, How Delish HD.
Pros: There are lots of choices on the menu. , Table service is available. , Good amount of outdoor eating.
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Joeybarber
Points +212
Best desserts!! - Edit
One of my favorite spots ever!!!
Read morePros: Everything!!!
Cons: Far from my house!!
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Keyz2026
Points +3033
The strawberry shortcake - Edit
The strawberry 🍓 shortcake was amazingly delicious 😋. Great customer service. Wait time was awesome.
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hilaurious1
Points +459
Great Sandwich - Edit
The sandwich was so big - and huge! The vegetables were super crisp. The carrot cake was fantastic.
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Yumtum
Points +178
Now closed Monday and Tuesday - Edit
Love this place; most amazing food, sorry to find it closed in a Tuesday.
Read morePros: Truly delish!, Nice folks
Cons: Just not open enough ;-)
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Dr.Gary!
Points +56
Awesome sandwiches too; not just desserts - Edit
My daughter and I both loved our huge and filling subs: BLT and the chickpea tuna. Friendly family oriented spot. The icing on the cake is that it's black owned! I'll definitely return when I'm back up in Jersey. Hey, my name is on the wall!
Read morePros: Food portions, Variety of vegan desserts, So good!
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Bmwbabe50
Points +32
How delish it is!!! - Edit
The food and desserts are amazing. They're always introducing new food items and each items is always delicious! Love that they have events that involve, the community.
Read morePros: Nice place to gather with family and friends., The restaurant is always spotless. , Customer service is great.
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jenova
Points +203
*Droool* 🤤 So Delish!!!!!! - Edit
Wow, monster sized delicious sandwiches!! Delicious brownies and cakes that i haven’t tried yet but look so amazing! Deliciously amazing diner style breakfast! Lets get back to those sandwiches!! Foot long subs packed with vegan deli meats and all the toppings. I recommend the blt and well every other sandwich they offer! The chicklette omelette is way better than any egg omelette, and those home fries are perfect!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-11-09
Pros: Foot-long sandwiches, Diner style breakfast, Lots of vegan desserts to choose from
Cons: a little on the pricey side, parking can be an issue
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RossEcheverria
Points +216
Soo good - Edit
Tried it for the first time after visiting the Statue of Liberty and everything was so delicious! The desserts were perfect. Not too sweet. We got the HD club and I wish I could come here more often!!! My recommendation: Try everything!
Read moreCons: Expensive
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brian3206
Points +31
AMAZING FOOD - Edit
Wish I would have taken pics of the food but I was so hungry I just went in! Had the BLT Blimpie with the works & macaroni salad. For dessert I have the strawberry parfait. I will definitely be back!
Read morePros: Great food & the owners are really nice 😊
Cons: None
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MelG
Points +167
Excellent, Filling Sammiches! - Edit
Stopped in for the first time after many years of visiting my fam in NJ and not having a ton of options. Had the Thanksgiving special on focaccia bread and WOW. Love. Pastrami and BLT were also big hits!
Read morePros: One sandwich is HUGE
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KaylaBrnd
Points +191
SO delish - Edit
The sandwiches are really good, dessert is so good, Mac & cheese is one of the best I’ve had & the staff were extremely friendly! 10/10 recommend
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-09-23
Pros: Lots of options, Great quality
Cons: Pricey
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hoppimo
Points +63
BEST vegan place in North Jersey!! - Edit
I’m not local to West Orange and after a meet up nearby my husband and I were looking for somewhere with decent vegan options. HD came up as the closest option on HappyCow and I decided to stop in and see what it was about. OMG blown away!!! I got an HD club and I was obsessed with that sandwich!! We make the 45 min drive every once in a while because it’s so worth it. Best vegan baked goods I think I’ve ever had. Really want to make it for pizza day. Staff is super nice and there’s a lot of space inside.
Read morePros: Bakery!!!!!
Cons: Wish they had breakfast available during the week
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ashlibashli
Points +83
The sandwiches are so filling - Edit
We got a full sandwich not expecting how absolutely massive they are. Definitely come hungry!
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BritRose
Points +106
What a win! - Edit
I got the hot pastrami sandwich and the banana pudding cheesecake. The desserts all looked really good and I had a hard time choosing which one to get. It’s a good thing I live near by because I definitely will go back to try more of the menu items. The inside of the place was super clean and they had a place where you could sign your name. Everyone who worked there were extremely nice. The sandwich was very good!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-21
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eravens1
Points +497
Great Breakfast and Dessert items - Edit
My mom, aunt, and I enjoyed eating here so much that some of my pictures are attempts to make the tiny parts of the food that are left look more substantial (i.e. we ate too quickly).
Read moreThe portions for everything are very sizeable, and although I did takeout, while I was waiting for my food, I could see that this place clearly has a great reputation (based on the number of people eating together there in spite of a staff shortage that day--and the staff was still super friendly and considerate in the midst of that stress.
Updated from previous review on 2022-08-15
Pros: Big portions, Delicious food!, Very considerate staff
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turtledovelet
Points +118
Good sandwiches - Edit
I enjoyed the hoagies I have gotten from here. They're what a sub should be unlike those at some vegan places that have weird takes on classic subs. I only wish they had an equivalent of an Italian hoagie rather than the single "meat" choices they have.
Read moreI thought they were known for their cheesecake, but it just wasn't for me.
I like good vegan cheesecake more than I ever liked real cheesecake. For reference, my favorite type of vegan cheesecake is the tofutti cream cheese mixed with tofu kind, but I've had some decent cashew based ones. I'm not sure what this was, but it didn't really taste like cheesecake and didn't have a great texture.
Regardless, I would definitely recommend trying How Delish HD.
Pros: Good sandwiches, Cute place
Cons: No Italian sub, Sandwich prices can get high with add ons, Cheesecake not very good
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LaPoetaGuerrera
Points +57
Best Vegan ice cream cake - Edit
Never had their food but their ice cream cake is amazing.
Read morePros: Delicious , Reasonably priced
Cons: None that I can think of
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VeganBrina
Points +52
It was delish! - Edit
Just finished the Mothers Day vegan chicken and waffles. The mushrooms were spicy and seasoned. They can stand alone as an entree. Then, added to the waffle with syrup, the meal had me doing the happy eating wiggle.
Read morePros: Their desserts are divine., They have expanded their menu.
Cons: It’s a 40 minute ride, but its worth it.
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Jersey0529
Points +46
Amazing Vegan Subs! - Edit
Wow, I've really missed a good Jersey sub since going vegan & How Delish satisfied that craving & then some! I got the BLT with American Cheese & "the works" & I'm already figuring out when I can make a return trip. The staff are also really sweet! Can't recommend this place enough!
Read morePros: Delicious subs/hoagies, Cute interior, Lots of dessert options
Cons: I don't live nearby
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Paoandme
Points +62
Yum - Edit
Great food here! The subs are delicious and extremely filling and the sweets are to die for. I’ve also had my daughters vegan cake made here too. Absolutely recommend. The staff and owners are genuine and kind as well!
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daniellecannova
Points +20
Amazing - Edit
Best vegan sub I’ve ever had
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agninnam
Points +42
Simply amazing! - Edit
I ordered the brownie, pecan pie cheesecake, & Pastrami sub. All 3 were to die for! I wish more places existed that served up sandwiches like this. It’s got the feel of a sandwich from a classic sub spot/deli but 10x better.
Read moreI was a little apprehensive about this place after seeing the prices, but the portion sizes are big and pretty much worth it IMO. Definitely worth checking out and awesome for West Orange to have a place like this
Pros: Delicious food, Big portions, Beautiful aesthetic
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TheresaStowell
Points +1067
Don't miss this place! - Edit
I remember getting desserts from them at a festival years ago and being blown away. Now they have a beautiful brick and mortar store and have added breakfast and lunch. For lunch we grabbed the club, which seemed pricey at over $20, but was a full sub, overstuffed and plenty to share. Potato salad was great; deli style with pickles in case that's not your thing. And then of course the desserts. We did banana pudding cheesecake and carrot cake, both which were fantastic. Great balance of flavors, moist, not too sweet.
Read moreCame back for breakfast and was not disappointed. Bacon egg and cheese sandwiches were flavorful with great texture. The rolls were excellent. Good coffee.
Option to order ahead online for pickup is super convenient, especially if you're traveling. Speaking of which, it's easy on/off of 280 (Essex fwy) if you're headed towards or home from NYC.
Staff is friendly and helpful.
Black woman owned to boot!
Updated from previous review on 2021-12-04
Pros: Amazing food and desserts, Friendly staff, Beautiful space
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Atw1390
Points +37
So Good - Edit
I stopped at How Delish after hearing great things about this place. I got the turkey sandwich with the works and cheese, macaroni salad, strawberry shortcake and hibiscus punch. Everything was so good!!!! Will definitely be back!
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YajairaRivera
Points +41
Delicious Food - Edit
I have been wanting to check this spot out for a while and I must say the wait for worth it. The atmosphere is great. The music is great, the employee are friendly and the food is amazing.
Read moreI picked up right away that the owner's heart is for her community. The set up was very communal, which I was impressed with and respected. They even have a dope (nice/cool) wall where customers can write their names on. This was heart-warming.
I got a chickpea sandwhich with avacado, rum cake and 'coffee'. My mother in law got pastrami with hot peppers, cheddar cheese on a gluten free bun and a key lime ginger tea. We were both pleased and satisfied with our food. We plan on going back with family and friends!
Pros: Everyrhing is vegan!
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saco546
Points +20
Good small vegan spot, especially for deserts - Edit
The vegan deserts have been great so far from the couple I have tried (i'm looking at you 'The Dark Side' Cheesecake).
Read moreThe chickpea 'tuna' sandwich was on-point and delicious.
That being said, the "deli meat" style sandwiches seem to use the same/similar types of vegan deli meats from the supermarket, and they are simply not my personal preference and the prices for them seem very high in my opinion.
I'd personally like to see a couple more "real food" options on the menu.
So, it is not what I would call healthy food, but very good vegan versions of comfort food that result in a great way to fill those cravings when they strike.
Lastly, you can order online and pick it up in the store, which is convenient.
Pros: Deserts are great , chickpea 'tuna'
Cons: the sandwiches can be rather expensive
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