Vegan restaurant and bakery serving cookies, pies, donuts, cinnamon rolls, soft pretzels, cakes and more. Added breakfast and lunch items to the menu July 2021. Breakfast items include biscuits and gravy, bagels, McMuffin, burrito, pancakes, waffles, French toast, quiche, breakfast platter, and granola. Lunch dishes are mac and cheese, various sandwiches, dips, fries, sides, and more. Instagram @catsluckvegan Open Mon 9:00am-3:00pm, Fri 10:00am-4:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-3:00pm.
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140 Steiner Ave, Neptune City, New Jersey, USA, 07753
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Last update on 01 Jun 2025 by freeappleby
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57 Reviews
First Review by KColeman
gabrielleelyse
Points +78
First time visitor, patron for life! - Edit
I agree with the other review that you are wasting your time reading Cats Luck reviews when you could be eating there!
Read moreThe food was delicious! And not very expensive at all. I got the fried chick’n and scrambled tofu (loaded). Great flavor with plenty of food. Really hit the spot and seasoned perfectly.
The service was incredible also! Great vibes with plenty of recommendations. Just great atmosphere overall. They were packed today so I ended up enjoying the food in my car, but nonetheless looking forward to sitting down and eating one day.
I got desserts (chocolate peanut butter Bundt and apple cider donuts) for later also. Haven’t tried those yet but they look amazing too!!
Updated from previous review on 2026-01-03
Pros: Everything vegan!!!, Great atmosphere!, Plenty of food!!
Cons: Not a lot of space!
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DarkLordSeitan
Points +133
comfort food and vibes - Edit
had the mcmuffin (tofu and tempeh?) which was just ok, and an apple cider donut. partner had the fried chicken (seitan) sandwich. portions on the sandwich were enormous, fries were good, the donut was excellent, and there were so many options to try.
Read morei would 100% go back and try more things. loved that everyone that came through the door was dressed in black, covered in tattoos, and vegan; my people.
Pros: all the options, vibes, treat case
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veggie_htx
Points +2153
Small, but mighty - Edit
Incredible bakery case and delicious menu options! Small seating area with some outdoor tables. Plan to take to go and eat at the park across the street.
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veronicajones
Points +346
Awesome - Edit
Stopped by on our way home from the shore and SO glad we did! Had a great egg & porkroll breakfast sandwich and cheesesteak Crunchwrap and took a bunch of baked goods to go. Everything was delicious. I’d be here all the time if I lived closer. Place is cute too with zines, tapes, art. 10/10 def go!
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MBlizzardThompson
Points +151
Classic vegan comfort food! - Edit
Felt like eating at a friend's home! Large portions, amazing flavor, super welcoming and friendly space. A true old-school vegan punk establishment. We even brought my omnivorous parents here and they loved it 😇. I wish we lived closer and could visit again and again!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-04-12
Pros: Portions and flavors, Gluten-free options, Friendly staff
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rparkanyi
Points +167
Just go and enjoy! - Edit
You are wasting time reading reviews for Cat's Luck when you be eating their awesome food. You will love it.
Read morePros: Great food, Great service
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BoomersBuddy
Points +259
Amazing Food and Desserts - Edit
We love cats luck. Their sandwiches are amazing (highly recommend the hot chick’n sandwich and the deli sandwich). My husband loves the Chk’n Caesar Sandwich. And don’t skip the desserts. Everything in the bakery case is amazing!
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BreeMcKenna
Points +60
Great food, great vibes - Edit
Have ordered lunch from here several times as well as catering for holidays and countless treats. Everything is always delicious and relatively affordable for the amount of food you get. Lengthy menu. Staff is always lovely. They do a great job of creating a safe space for all.
Read morePros: Wide variety of breakfast, lunch, and treats, Kind staff, Fun and friendly atmosphere
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RebeccaSullivan
Points +6482
Really Good - Edit
Ordered the “Cool Cat” (just egg, pork roll, cheese, hashbrown, and breakfast sauce). Massive sandwich and really delicious. Never tried pork roll before (vegan or otherwise) but wanted to try while in Jersey. Really enjoyed and the sandwich was huge so I didn’t even eat the whole thing. Also loved the case of vegan desserts. Got the gf chocolate cake, miso chocolate chip cookie, and an oatmeal cream pie. My fiancé also got an americano with oat milk. Everything was flavorful, fairly priced, and delicious.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-09-28
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scootiepatootie
Points +78
The best - Edit
Always amazing food, really great staff and the decor is primo - it’s a super welcoming experience with creative and delicious food offerings. Everyone should go - vegan or not!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-16
Pros: All the pastries and donuts, especially crumb cake, All the sandwiches
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VeggieNick
Points +20
This place rocks - Edit
Incredible Food and friendly service!! Great atmosphere too
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Colby
Points +121
Awesome Breakfast - Edit
Stopped by Cats Luck Vegan for breakfast and had the Challah French Toast and Just Egg Scramble. My husband had the Breakfast Burrito, and my kids had the Pizza Bagel and Waffles. We also took home a cookie and chocolate dessert. Everything was excellent!! We’ll definitely be back again!
Read morePros: Excellent quality , Friendly staff, Clean environment
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plantbasedgal
Points +453
The Best Vegan Bakery in the State - Edit
This is the friendliest vegan cafe ever, where everyone can feel welcome. Bakery items are heavenly, in fact IMO they're the best in central NJ
Read moreEach time we go, we find something new and imaginative.
Just go and you'll see for yourself
Updated from previous review on 2023-10-26
Pros: Something for everyone , Fairly priced , Top notch service
Cons: None
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kelbels
Points +188
Best desserts - Edit
I am absolutely blown away by the delicious desserts we enjoyed. We had a chocolate iced donut with sprinkles, cosmic brownie, pb snickerdoodle cookies, miso chocolate chunk cookie (best cookie I have ever had btw, thanks to Alex for the recommendation), cookie truffle and a savory muffin with chipotle and vegan cheese YUM!!!
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VSnail
Points +447
The Next Vegan Treats?! - Edit
Update from Spring 2024: There is now indoor seating for about 8 people. Also, we loved the gluten free waffle breakfast sandwich and the pastries!
Read moreOur family was so excited to visit Cats Luck Vegan for the first time last week. We got four bakery items: a brownie, at oatmeal cream pie, chocolate peanut butter truffle, and a gluten-free min-bundt cake. We could not agree on our favorite, but the only one that was slightly disappointing was the brownie. It was just a bit dry. The GF bundt cake was most surprising. It had a great, moist texture for being gluten-free.
We are looking forward to trying the savory food items at some point. There is no indoor seating, so we need a warmer day to eat outside since we are not local.
Updated from previous review on 2022-04-11
Pros: Excellent Baked Goods, Lots of selection, All Vegan Bakery!
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caroline_thevegan
Points +141
The best vibes - Edit
Catsluck is amazing! The vibes inside are so nice and cozy, and all the vegan decorations are badass. The food was so delicious, tons of options and bakery items, and the staff was super chill and friendly. Will definitely be going back often.
Read morePros: Decor, Large menu, Friendly staff
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Tommy817
Points +1855
Great Comfort Food - Edit
The food was excellent, the desserts were average.
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kp33
Points +44
Everything about this place was perfect! - Edit
Amazing food, friendly and kind staff, lovely ambiance complete with excellent music! I’ll definitely be back!
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Michael X. James
Points +990
This place is great!! - Edit
Amazing food, even better people. We got The Cool Cat sandwich and a crunch wrap. Both were delicious!
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TheresaStowell
Points +1259
Great food, even better business - Edit
Originally from NY metro area, before today I hadn't had a traditional breakfast sandwich on a hard roll in over 10 years (in my pre-vegan days living in NYC). This took me back. Got a BEC - the tempeh bacon was a bit too salty for me. Not sure if it was the batch or just how they make it. The roll was fantastic. Non-vegan hubby could not stop talking about The Cool Cat (HEC hash brown). The pancake was nontraditional (thicker/denser, maybe something whole grain), which didn't do it for the 8 year old, but the baked goods made up for it. Coffee cake was light and fluffy with the perfect crumb.
Read moreSo many great things about the shop itself. They make it abundantly clear that being vegan isn't only about animal rights, but about doing the right thing for everyone and everything. There are posters, decorations, and affirmations to affirm all people including Black live matter, feminism, body positivity, and more. Mentions paying living wages, giving back to the community. Sustainability. They have an area with Udder Chaos Farm Sanctuary merch and donations, with payment going straight to the sanctuary via their Venmo. They also have a local coffee shop using some of the space. My 8 year old enjoyed trying out the beautiful typewriter in a cozy nook, which encouraged learning how to use it with a tutorial and paper.
No indoor seating, but picnic tables out front. You can call ahead or order there. Wish online ordering was an option, but I'm sure there are logistical and financial implications.
Definitely would come back just to support what they're doing regardless, but the great food seals the deal.
Pros: Outstanding business practices/values, Breakfast all day, Amazing baked goods
Cons: No online ordering
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TheVeganPigeonXVX
Points +573
A vegan spot that stands for all the right things. - Edit
Not only do they offer some of my favorite food in the country here, but they as a company are loud and clear about where they stand politically as unapologetic leftists and punks.
Read moreIt’s so nice to walk into a place that has a set of rules that includes not discussing diet and body sizes, art with anti-racist and anti-cop messages, a bookshelf that includes free narcan and fentanyl test strips, a free clothing rack, a free community typewriter, loads of local art, and more—and they somehow do all of this in such a small space and while being as cute as possible about it!
I’ll always leave here with an unreasonable amount of food, because being lucky enough to go to it is worth a gluttonous celebration, and it helps that their prices are incredibly affordable and fair. Oh, and the baked goods are always very extensive and varied!
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-27
Pros: Some of the best food in America, On the right side of history, Fair prices
Cons: Closes early, No inside dining (but picnic tables outside!)
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lilxfefe
Points +34
Hit the spot - Edit
I ate here a while back but it was fire. & my non-veg family loves it too. Def recommend
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juneblu
Points +42
Great food loved the ambiance - Edit
We got some wonderful baked goods here but were a little disappointed no pop tarts on a Sunday morning. Came with my non-vegan non-vegetarian father-in-law and they did not blink when he ordered “2 egg and cheese on a bagel” and just made the vegan version- appreciated that they were kind to an older non vegan person. He enjoyed the vegan sandwiches but didn’t love their bagels- he’s from Queens and is very picky 😊
Read morePros: Decor was rad, Peanut butter banan loaf was awesome
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amberx722
Points +122
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an amazing fully vegan bakery. everything on their menu is delicious, but I especially love their crunch wraps. some of the bakery goods were hit or miss for me, but they do have great options. i love the overall vibe of the shop; the staff is always friendly, the decor is so fun, and they collaborate with local artists and makers for pop ups. they also do fundraisers for so many great causes, and i love how vocal they are about these issues. can't recommend this place enough💗
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ecoRDN
Points +1275
Wish I lived closer! - Edit
Found this little gem while on vacation. The food was amazing!
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JimmyP3000
Points +310
Drooling - Edit
Can’t wait to sink my teeth into a Taylor ham egg and cheese. Never thought I’d get to have this Jersey staple ever again. Thanks Cats Luck!! I could eat here everyday and never get bored.
Read moreUpdate: omg it’s amazing
Updated from previous review on 2022-12-08
Pros: Sooooo many things it’s hard to choose
Cons: None!
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amcalx1
Points +270
It was okay - Edit
I really liked the fries and Mac n cheese, ordered the chicken sandwich and biscuits n gravy as well. Chicken sandwich was hard to eat bc the “chicken” isn’t a flat patty but more like a ball shape and the biscuits n gravy was dry and dense. Mac n cheese has really good flavor and you can’t go wrong with fries! Also got some bakery items those were okay too.
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