Vegan-friendly
International
Organic
Juice bar
Take-out
Honey
Vegetarian deli and juice bar serving daily soups, organic coffee, hummus wrap, sandwiches, veggieburgers, smoothies, and fresh juices. Honey used in some items. Seasonal hours, call ahead. Previously located on W Maryland Ave. Reported closed December 2022.
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2613 Long Beach Blvd, Beach Haven, New Jersey, USA, 08008
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 19 Dec 2022 by dshop31
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Added by ivorygate on 01 Aug 2007
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20 Reviews
First Review by vin crap
RicinBeans
Points +508
Perfection! This place has stood the test of time and omnis love it too - Edit
I've been coming here since they opened their old location back in...2005 or so? when I was a teenager. The fact that they've stuck around that long should be a testament to how awesome this place is! While it's technically not 100% vegan, do note that the only animal product they use is honey--no meat, dairy, or eggs. The items with honey are also clearly marked if you want to avoid that.
Read moreThis place has the best sandwiches I've ever eaten, hands down. I'm daydreaming about them right now from the west coast! They are fresh, hearty, and so so delicious! My non-vegan friends love it too...one of them said she would even go vegan if every place was this good. The Olde City (basically a vegan Philly) is my go-to, but you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The sides are also amazing- the potato salad is my favorite!
Only real downsides are that the service can be a little slow, but they have a small kitchen and everything is made to order, so it's understandable. Trust me, it's worth the wait. Since it is also a smaller establishment, seating can be a bit limited, but the vibe is still nice and you can always enjoy your sandwich on the beach if they're full😄
(Full disclosure: I haven't been here in a few years as I no longer live in NJ...but, I see this place is still up and running with more or less the same menu and is still run by the same family, so I have no reason to believe their quality has changed.)
Pros: Best sandwiches ever!!, Friendly service, Chill vibe
Cons: A bit slow, but worth it, Not open for dinner
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zoreemoon
Points +247
Amazing all vegan! - Edit
This place is completely vegan (unless you don’t eat honey but they have any foods with honey clearly marked on the menu). We got there a little late so they had run out of some stuff, but the staff was so friendly and they did the best they could.
Read moreThere are so many options for food, all delicious AND some great choices for smoothies/ juices.
I wish they had more side options for the burgers, toasts, etc. but all in all this place is 10/10 if you are looking for great vegan food on long beach island.
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phoebew
Points +72
the BEST vegan eats in LBI - Edit
Over my summer in LBI, I tried to rotate through their menu and try as many different things as I could! I loved everything I tried! Anything with seitan or buffalo tempeh was especially good.
Read morePros: fresh, healthy, flavorful, friendly staff
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cs.jeremie
Points +340
Makes the Jersey Shore Vegan Friendly - Edit
I have lived in NJ for a few years, but this year is the first time I had an opportunity to go to the Jersey Shore. I was really excited, but I thought that I would be left out of the food aspect—because I was not sure there would be any vegan place, or ones I would want to go to repeatedly.
Read more"Living on the Veg" is a miracle. It is so good that my partner and I went EVERY SINGLE DAY of our week-long stay. I would get the AVO TEMPEH MELT, usually two or three of them (one for now, one for the beach, and one heated up in the toaster oven for 10PM munchies), and maybe a juice or some other menu item, like the scrumptious tofu scramble. The Avo Tempeh Melt uses a crazy good cheese sauce made with spices, nutritional yeast, tofu and carrots. It's sinfully good!!
The staff at this place is incredibly gracious, friendly and accommodating. One day, one of the friends accompanying us had a couple important allergies (like gluten), and even though we ordered over the phone, the shop called us back to confirm that their handling was suitable for my friend's allergies.
I hope this place sticks around for a long while, because it makes the Jersey Shore super vegan friendly. Please give it a try if you are in the area!! Oh! And the stickers are very cute :-)
Pros: DELICIOUS, wide variety of creative food, Well-packed items will keep all day as you explore
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sophiejanel
Points +94
SO AMAZING - Edit
Went 3 times in a week it was so good. Favorites so far are the avo tempeh melt, tempeh ranch, and the chuckwich. Scrambled tofu also delicious!!!!
Read morePros: So many AMAZING options, Friendly staff, Free stickers
Cons: none
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hail___seitan
Points +32
Tasty with big menu - Edit
Living on the Veg has great sandwiches, wraps, bowls, and smoothies. They also have some of the only real vegan breakfast options on the island, for anyone else sick of ordering a tiny, $14 avocado toast hold the bacon hold the cheese, etc. For lunch, I loved the buffalo tempeh with cheezy sauce.
Read moreIf you’re in a hurry, call ahead to place your order since service can be kind of slow but staff are very friendly.
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TorsiDawn
Points +1207
Obsessed with this place been coming for years ! - Edit
I love this place so much. Everything is amazing. Tofu deluxe sandwich is great the nachos are great and tuna is so good. Mexicali. Honestly everything is good. Great place
Read moreCons: Wish they were open longer during the week
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peachygi
Points +42
best vegan place on lbi!!! - Edit
They have incredible food, and I end up spending WAY too much because there’s just so many amazing choices. Their potato salad is the best, and the staff is very friendly!
Read morePros: All vegan with GF options, Friendly staff, Tons of choices
Cons: Gets a little pricey, Sometimes a long wait
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CharlieJordanDowney
Points +20
AWESOME FOOD! - Edit
I absolutely love this place! It has so many tasty options and great vegan food. The smoothies are also really good! And for breakfast the AVACADO toast with Tempeh bacon and tomatoes is delicious as well! The atmosphere is very homey and there is even places to eat outside. Never really that crowded either and you can also get it to go. FIVE STARS!!!
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JC333
Points +18
LBI vegan must - Edit
Ever since going vegan I have only missed two sandwiches. I experienced them both this weekend. The Philadelphia Cheesesteak and the Buffalo Chicken Ranch wrap. The presentation, texture and flavor of the food here is simply phenomenal. Staff is also great and love to discuss the food which to me says a lot.
Read morePros: Plenty of options, Taste, Great staff
Cons: Small inside seating if raining
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Wgoers
Points +171
The Garden State Go To for a 3 Season Veggie Feast - Edit
If you are looking for a wonderful whole food plant-based breakfast, lunch or early dinner, you owe it to yourself to make your way to Living on The Veg. Owners Rob and Lauren Ramos have been serving up delicious eats to a dedicated and growing fan base for over 10 years. Everything is made to order by hand and with love. They use the freshest ingredients. The menu is broad and includes unique and tasty salads, sandwiches, melts, wraps, burritos, smoothies, juices and desserts. Everything is essentially vegan (there is honey in one of the breads that they use). There is seating for 5 inside and several picnic tables outside. It is a popular place so there is often a wait during the summer but you can call in an order to go and to save time. UPDATE (May 4, 2018): major additions to the family (Hi Emmett) and the menu including new sandwiches and bowls!
Read morePros: novel and delicious offerings with freshest ingred, very clean and inviting decor, good tunes
Cons: cash only (ATMs nearby)
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rshumer83
Points +25
great summer spot! - Edit
Variety of menu, chill service and a nice beach destination off the beaten path. Love the wings and “chicken salad” and raw tacos!
Read morePros: fresh and fair price
Cons: no indoor seating during poor weather, wayyyyy dow
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AnthonyDissen
Points +18
Always Delicious! - Edit
This is an amazing place to eat! I've never had a bad meal here, and I've been eating at Living for the past 3-4 years. Everything on the menu is vegan, and there is an amazing array of items on the menu. It is very, very crowded in the summer, so be prepared. Also, it is a cash only restaurant. Sometimes in the summer they are so busy they'll run out of food, so you may want to call ahead of time if you are traveling to the restaurant to make sure you don't get an unexpected change in that day's hours. You will love it here!
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KaffK
Points +15
AMAZING - Edit
I just had my first veggie sandwich from this restaurant and was sorry I had to leave the island or I would have had another tomorrow and tomorrow and... It was absolutely outstanding. The bread was DELICIOUS and thin. I appreciate this because usually sandwich places give you a giant hunk of bread so the sandwich can look bigger. The veggies were sooooo fresh and the roasted garlic vegan mayo was very delicious. I've never had vegan mayo before and did not know what to expect. I'll make this my go-to place on Sundays when i'm on the island to take care of my rental.
Read morePros: fresh, vegetarian, delicious
Cons: ummmm
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Leean
Points +75
creative menu - Edit
The raw tacos are my favoriteeee! Usually places miss the mark on this item but not here! Pretty sure this place is all vegan except for using honey in baked goods once in a while. Faux chicken salad is good too and sandwiches are great! Nice offering of seasonal menu items as well.
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JohnTeevan
Points +47
Nice Veggie Restaurant With Lots Of Menu Options - Edit
Nice location just off main drag, with plenty of menu options for varying tastes. We will certainly be back when we come back to LBI.
Read morePros: Menu, Veggie Only, Animal Friendly
Cons: Cash Only
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LisaMckeon
Points +44
Best place on the island! - Edit
This is my favorite place to go when I'm vacationing on LBI! Everything is delicious & fresh. Great value. The people working there are super friendly & helpful. It's really small inside, but you can sit outside at a picnic table. If you have your dog with you, they will even bring out a bowl of water for him/her. My only complaint is that I wish they were open for breakfast & open 7 days a week! I really hope they recover from hurricane Sandy and open again soon.
Read morePros: Delicious, Friendly, good value
Cons: wish they were closer to home
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passedout
Points +300
A Solid Choice - Edit
I heard about this place from a friend of mine and just got around to trying it yesterday for lunch. Great menu, great staff, fresh food,..you really can't go wrong here.
Read moreI had the tempeh avocado melt with potato salad. The food came out in a reasonable time, the service was prompt and attentive, and it tasted excellent. If I lived in this area I would probably frequent this place multiple times a week. Keep up the great work!
Pros: excellent food, great staff, professoinal
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jcanilly
Points +24
Amazing! - Edit
This place is super convenient with casual but inventive vegan sandwiches, desserts, smoothies, and juices. Very fresh, very healthy, and ultra friendly, knowledgeable staff! It is easy to tell that this place is for the conscious consumer, and not just with regard to animals wellfare. They use the healthiest products available from the soymilk in the smoothies down to the biodegradable cups that house them. We were thrilled with our experience. We got the barbeque seitan sandwich and the avocado club...as well as a fudgey vegan brownie that was out of this world. Everything is made on the premises and we got extremely fast service. We could tell the staff cared about the food and serivice and took pride in being there. What more could a vegan girl at the beach ask for?
Read morePros: excellent food, healthy cuisine , good value
Cons: friendly staff, delicious, eco-conscious
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vin crap
Points +54
I'm a regular - Edit
I actually was introduced to this site through the owners of this restaurant. They are honestly the best restaurant I know of. Everything is homemade, right there, and is 100% animal friendly and vegan. On top of that, Rob and Lauren are the nicest people ever.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Clean environment, Wonderfully nice
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