Vegan
American
Fast food
Take-out
Brooklyn vegan fast food restaurant. Veggiechicken cutlet parmesan hero, mac n cheese, buffalo wings, philly cheezesteak, and other vegan fast food. Reported closed to HappyCow.
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295 Grand St (at Havemeyer St, in Williamsburg), Brooklyn, New York, USA, 11211
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Last update on 18 Feb 2014 by Guest
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30 Reviews
First Review by slack_scholar
milabennet
Points +36
Miss this place so much - Edit
The first vegan comfort spot I found in NYC and will forever be my favorite💔
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Veganstrength
Points +60
noooo why close - Edit
Supposedly a problem with the landlord . Maybe they will relocate
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tsmith6
Points +214
comme ci, comme ça - Edit
I *love* that this place exists, but not all dishes hit the mark. I was excited to see vegan 'sliders' on the menu, for example, but cannot understand why they put *chipotle* sauce on them! The tank shake, on the other hand, was fantastic. I did not experience the rudeness that other reviewers reported from the staff, but I've only visited while on vacation or on weekends, when I can let my freak flag fly. I can imagine the staff not being so pleasant if I came in wearing my boring office attire.
Read morePros: all-vegan, comfort food, cool stickers
Cons: unhealthy, spotty quality
Guest
TheGrassIsGreener!
Points +40
Best vegan junk food - Edit
Everything tastes great! I have been coming here for years and always leave satisfied and full (usually with extra food to bring home). It is pretty far from healthy vegan food but absolutely DELICIOUS!!
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veganbeing
Points +88
Best vegan comfort food - Edit
There's no better place to get a vegan milkshake or gravy fries. Seriously, if you're looking for reasonably-priced vegan comfort foods, this is the place for you. LOVED it.
Read morePros: Tons of options, Super tasty, Fast
Cons: Not open for brunch
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JayGee
Points +18
Very Happy - Edit
I was pleased with my experience here, I had the Foodswing burger, and I loved that it was huge and tasty. A little greasy, but I am okay with that, (actually perfer it sometimes) so if you have a sensi stomach, be careful. Ordered the punk fries (cheese & bacon), they were alright, not amazing, the bacon bits were a little soft for my liking, and the cheese (the 'wiz') had that oily flavor that I try to avoid with the cheeses...the actual fries, though, were really good, really crispy. Also had the chicken bacon ranch, I only had a bite, but it was really good, chicken patty was hearty and I am a fan. The gyro was probably the best thing I tried on that menu though, tasty, great texture and ingredients! Overall, I recommend this place as the food was really good and there should be more places like this around NYC.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Tuesday May 21, 2013
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NIBsmf
Points +1359
Cool Place - Edit
I had been "dying" to go here, but I hate to say that I didn't love it like I had hoped. I liked my food and general experience, but it didn't live up to the high standards I had. Also, I did end up getting a bad stomach ache like others who have posted about that! My stomach is very sensitive if I don't eat healthy, and the greasy food at Foodswings did affect me.
Read moreFood: 7. I had the bacon chicken ranch sandwich with the punk fries (cheese and bacon bits on them). The chicken patty was extremely realistic in texture and was very crispy. It didn't seem too flavorful to me, though. I didn't care for the ranch dressing. The bacon wasn't as crispy as I would have liked. The sandwich was pretty huge. Overall, I liked the sandwich a decent amount but probably wouldn't get it again. (I like the similar sandwich at HipCity Veg in Philadelphia much better). The fries were good but not great. I also had a Butterfinger milkshake, and that was my favorite item by far! I tasted a piece of a friend's cheesesteak sandwich, and I've had much better ones... this one had too much of a smoky taste or something.
Price: 8. Seems about average for an all vegan place.
Staff: 9. Very friendly.
Atmosphere: 8. Cute and cozy. Decently clean.
Pros: All vegan, Great variety, Great for v*gans and omnis
Cons: Not the healthiest of options, May cause stomach aches
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smoothlandon
Points +151
fast food fix! - Edit
Last time out in New York, we missed food swings as they were already closed.
Read moreThis time, we popped in for dinner with a few friends and enjoyed a variety of dishes family style. My favorite was the chili. Mac n Cheese was good, but not great. Fried chicken was also very good.
All in all, a must stop if you want to get you fast food fix!
Pros: inexpensive, bargain, tasty!
Cons: close early, cash only
Guest
vegetariangirl
Points +2700
great vegan fast food - Edit
The cheese fries are the best! Love the butterfinger shakes and the grilled BBQ chikin drumsticks. Fast and friendly service.
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vegan_ryan
Points +3873
Never a let-down - Edit
I have been to Foodswings several times, always when traveling to NYC. In fact, friends and I have made special trips to the city, just to visit Foodswings. It is THAT good. Over the years, recipes with which I wasn't that impressed have been improved, the menu has expanded, and they just keep getting better and better. There is nothing I've ever ordered here that I would say isn't good. The hardest thing at Foodswings is deciding what to order, because it's all so amazing. Just pick something and enjoy - it's all delicious.
Read morePros: All-vegan, variety, milkshakes
Cons: cash-only
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BadassJB
Points +672
BBQ drumstix - Edit
Brooklyns only vegan greasy spoon! Okay, I don't know if that's true, but it's the only one I've been to. I had the drumstick trio. Vegan 'chik'n drumsticks, battered and fried, then coated in bbq sauce, buffalo sauce, and some other sauce. Served with ranch dipping dressing. I also tried mac n' cheeze and fried plantains. Everything was exactly as one would expect from a vegan junk food place, fried and delicious, but unhealthy. I wouldn't eat here everyday. It's nice on occasion.
Read morePros: bbq chick'n drumstix, mac n' cheeze, fast
Cons: 'fastfood'
Guest
turtleveg
Points +1723
Great vegan comfort food - Edit
If you are in the mood for some serious comfort food, Foodswings is the place to go. Love the vegan chicken wings!!
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VeganBeHappy
Points +36
Nice people and place - Edit
This is a good restaurant if you want vegan fast food. The people was really nice when I asked several questions about their food. I was mainly interested on some ingredients from their burgers and I ended up knowing that they used olive oil to make them, great no?! Burgers were really nice and tasty. We also ordered some chips with "cheese" and "bacon" bits and they were nice as well. One thing that you have to keep in mind, the food in this place is not expensive. Then, don't expect fancy things. The quality of the food is way better than any other fast food but keep in mind that it is rather greasy.
Read moreOver all, we loved it. Greasy food, once in a while it is fun!
Guest
antgirl
Points +309
Vegan fast food - Edit
If you want vegan chili cheese fries or baked potato skins with cheese, sour cream, and "bacon" then Foodswings is the place to go in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Definitely satisfies your greasy fast food urge, but certainly not healthy. But, we all need naughty food sometimes!
Read morePros: Vegan fast food, Lots of vegan options
Cons: Greasy
Guest
aeclarke
Points +114
Milkshakes! Yum! - Edit
We had lunch there, which was great, but I could live on the milkshakes! Yum! If you are going there you must try one.
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ashfnm
Points +83
Crispy, Greasy, Fried Heaven - Edit
So crispy, so greasy, so fried and I can't stop thinking about their chikn wings. I dont' think I could eat there every day - I really am a health nut - but it's soooo delicious and such a treat for vegans.
Read morePros: greasy
Cons: greasy
Guest
rmark25
Points +273
American Comfort Food - Edit
I was craving a Gyro one day and Googled "vegan Gyro NYC" and this place popped up. I was thrown back with all menu choices that were just plan, comfort food. I was not disappointed. The Gyro was great and just as authentic as you could ask for. The chicken wings were awesome as was the Chocolate Shake. I place to go back there and eat my way through the menu. It's great knowing we have these options in a vegan setting.
Read moreIt's not a healthy-raw vegan establishment and they know it. I think it's silly to criticize them for having "greasy" type of comfort food. Go somewhere else. This type of food is fun, comforting and has spirit. It uniquely connects vegan dining with mainstream America. Worth a trip if you live in NYC. If you are visiting NY,..leave Manhattan for a couple of hours and try this place, you will be happy you did.
Pros: Food, friendly staff
Guest
CraigFruitbat
Points +149
The place for vegan junk food - Edit
Amazing selection with choices unheard of especially between 11pm and 2am ready for people leaving the bars - everything deep fried and called midnight munchies.
Read morevery much a vegan mcdonald's equivalent with seating simply to eat food and leave.
funky vibe and staff.
Ate the Vegan Heart Attack Burger and woke up with chest pains - lives up to its name but worth it!
Guest
Gabe
Points +117
Greasy, sloppy heaven - Edit
I've been to a handful of vegan junk food restaurants, and this one is the creme de la creme without a doubt. If you're looking for something light and healthy, go elsewhere. But if you're looking for a vegan chicken cordon bleu sandwich that tastes like [edited by staff] chicken cordon bleu, this is your place. The "vegan heart attack" and the "wings" were very tasty also. The staff was super friendly and the price was quite reasonable.
Read morePros: best vegan fast food I've ever eaten, friendly staff, good prices
Cons: fattening and addictive
Guest
veggiegoth
Points +217
greasy vegan fast food - Edit
i haven't been to foodswings in a couple of years now and don't plan on going back. a good size menu that has food that takes a long time to digest. a couple of the items i have had are pretty good but others were just to greasy and reminds me of real fast food. the staff consists of gutterpunks so that gave me some concern. no interest in easting there again.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Thursday February 18, 2010
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Veganwithavengance
Points +113
So good! - Edit
The first time I went in there I spent about $60 and got like 2 sandwiches, an amazing milkshake, a root beer float, the best vegan chick'n wings, and I believe I also got some Mac and Cheese out of the deal. It was all amazing. So I went back recently feeling really depressed over a sick cult ritual that involved swinging chickens and slicing their necks, folks were performing around Crown Heights. It cheered me up pretty instantly I had gotten the butterfinger shake (wow) plus a decent sausage and peppers sub and the pu pu platter along with more chicken wings. Then I went back and bought two more sandwiches and mac and cheeze and it was so so so good. Those chick'n wings brought me back to a nice happy place and the sauces they put on them are liquid gold so tasty and fitting.
Read moreIf you need a pick me up (and slow you down) Foodswings is number one. The food is amazing and the prices are pretty decent. The only problem is if you sit facing the menu you get really really really hungry and order more...errr at least I do. If you have a chance to visit Foodswings do it and do it again.
Pros: great food, good prices, butterfinger milkshake
Cons: not available where I live, hard not too want too order everything, a bit fattening
Guest
Keith_Thode
Points +717
Go for the Food - Not the Atmosphere - Edit
So many people my age (late 60s) and even younger will only eat in a place with atmosphere of classy decor and well-dressed customers where wait-staff come to your table. I go for the food. I don't care who else goes there or what manner the decor. The food here is not only delicious - it's fun. It's not meant to be a classy restaurant. It's a sandwich shop with a wide variety of really good stuff. I came from Detroit to the other end of Brooklyn for a few days but I stopped here to eat on my way in and on my way out.
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Jepulis
Points +126
Amazing junk food - Edit
It is great to sometimes visit a nice junk food restaurant. I visited this place in july 2009. I shared a portion with 4 different kind of meat sticks (drum sticks?) and then we had meaty salads with thick and tasty sauces. The shakes are great, especially the mint chocolate one.
Read moreDon't go there if you don't ever like to eat junk food, even creamy shakes. This food won't be good for you. We looked more ladylike than punks and the place was really welcoming and laid back.
Pros: Tasty!, Meaty!, Good selection
Cons: Not good for you, Silly posters on the wall
Guest
onlyahuman
Points +215
Vegan junk food - Edit
I've been there a few times, sometimes I loved what I had, other times I got sick and regretted what I ate. Take a gamble!
Read morePros: smoothies
Cons: greasy food, stomach aches
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Seitan_Nic
Points +331
Vegan Fast Food For The Punks - Edit
I have noticed that this place gets a pretty good mix of very positive reviews and very negative. Not sure why that is but...
Read moreI personally had a good experience. I thought the staff was nice enough. The room is small, but looks like it should: pretty much like a classic fast food restaurant that's been overthrown by renegade employees. It's not sparkling clean with a fresh paint job or fancy furniture, but it's definitely clean enough to relax and eat a meal in.
The food is about the same. Pretty basic fast food, but vegan. I went with some friends and everyone left happy. I had the mock fish (fillet o sole? or whatever it's called) sandwich. Pretty good. Also the chili con seitan was great, as well as the buffulo wings. The milkshakes are good as well. The side salad is pretty much what you'd expect from a place like this. Not an elaborate celebration of vegetables that you might find at a regular veg restaurant. Just a basic diner type salad, which brings me to my point:
Don't go to a place like this expecting something healthy or unique. It tastes like the junk food you grew up on. The [censored] you ate before you were vegan. HOWEVER, if you ever do get a craving for that kinda stuff, I'd say it's worth a trip. It's not organic- it's not good for the planet, it's not good for you, but it tastes good, and it's animal product free.
Pros: Delicious vegan junk food!, Good shakes!, Seitan Chili!
Cons: Maybe a little pricey for what it is...
Guest
xvx
Points +49
No no, really, it's vile. - Edit
Foodswings. Wow. I remember being really excited when it opened. Then I remember being really, really sad when I finally went there. Cheese fries - warm french fries with a slice of Tofutti cheese laid across. Macaroni and cheese - macaroni with garlic powder. French bread pizza - a hard roll with tomato sauce and two pieces of Tofutti cheese.
Read moreStill, I went back, cause the people who ran it were really into being vegan and a lot of people I knew would go there after shows.
After a while, I would go, but just hang out. The food never got any better. It was still the same nasty, low-quality C-Town items, everything from a freezer.
Anything they make there, you could (if you even wanted to) easily make at home for far less.
This is the kind of place that should only be able to stay open in a college town in Ohio.
Seriously, it's New York. New York is the vegan capital of the world. This is not the place to go. Ever.
Pros: no, no, no
Cons: gross, greasy, bad
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cookiemonster
Points +1316
Junkfood Heaven - Edit
I am glad I don't live in Brooklyn. Open late in bedford and crammed full of delicious vegan junkfood. They have a huge menu and the staff was super friendly and fun.
Read moreI had my first Philly Cheese Steak sandwich in my life and it was amazing! (Well, in the "that tasted so good but I can't believe I just ate that" sort of way). I also had a veggie buffalo wing which was excellent (and pretty large) and a root-beer float to really do the evening right. The guacamole there is great too.
Not sure what to say, you wouldn't want to eat here everyday but it seems like heaven for those who need your junkfood fix from time to time.
I am looking forward to coming back and trying some other menu items!
Pros: Cheap, Delicious, Friendly Staff
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