Vegan
American
Organic
Raw
Juice bar
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Catering
Fusion
Operating since 2011, the all-vegan menu includes savory entrees, handholds, raw items, beer, wine, desserts. Example of choices: caesar salad, raw tacos, collard wrap, creole tempeh, spanakopita, burger with sweet potato fries. Cakes, smoothies, and ice cream sundaes available. Reported closed June 2022.
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2 E Main St, Branford, Connecticut, USA, 06405
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Last update on 25 Jun 2022 by iloveveganicecream
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Added by Michael X. James on 23 Oct 2011
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46 Reviews
First Review by Michael X. James
Candice H
Points +19
one time visitor - Edit
I happened to be in town and heard this new vegan restaurant had just opened. I had the vegan dim sum and the vegan nachos. Both were delicious. For desert I had the lemon tart with cashew cream and raspberry coulis. All was yummy and in a beautiful setting. Next time I visit Connecticut, I will be eating there as often as possible.
Read morePros: beautiful setting, great presentation, yummy
Cons: distance from me, no lunch hours
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iloveveganicecream
Points +1068
Permanently closed in April 2022 - Edit
This place was fantastic (if expensive), but it closed in April 2022. They’re opening a new place up in Hartford, but it’s not open yet as of June 2022.
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ThoseSweetWords
Points +48
Clean And Tasty - Edit
This food is delicious and makes you feel good! Recommend the creole tempeh, nachos, and NY cheesecake.
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wildkat
Points +215
Great food and vibe - Edit
Love the food and the vibe! Great menu and food
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-12-07
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long_egg
Points +368
Awesome - Edit
Visited for brunch. My mom and I both loved our food, and we can't wait to go back. Dessert was expensive for the portion size, but overall it was a great experience.
Read morePros: Delicious, nourishing food, Lots of options/variety
Cons: Not much parking, Pricey
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Jgatt
Points +2292
Best restaurant ever!!! - Edit
Each dish is so well crafted. Almost everything is home made using so many organic ingredients. I wish I could of tried everything. I will be coming back!
Read morePros: Staff is so friendly & helpful , Beautiful atmosphere
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Rvinc
Points +87
Amazing!!!! - Edit
Everything I had was amazing, but the star was definitely the Chocolate Almond Crunch Torte 🤤 I will forever have dreams about that dessert. The restaurant was very cool and the patio garden was beautiful.
Read morePros: All vegan, cool atmosphere, delicious
Cons: Expensive
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KtEatsGreens
Points +67
Super expensive and small portions. Three Girls Creamy is way better. - Edit
The feisty noodles are the only thing I would buy again/recommend for the price to size ratio. They were good.
Read moreI understand it’s made from scratch, but I feel like they price things high because they have celebrity status in the east coast vegan world.
Ruben sandwich was tiny and boring. My local natural store New Morning Market makes a Vegan BLT that is $6.99. It has more toppings than Gzens Ruben and tastes way better. Three Girls Vegan makes a ruben too and its amazing and filling!
They need to increase portion size for those prices. I don’t recommend them unless money means nothing to you. I’d rather cook at home...or drive to Guilford for Three Girls Vegan.
Updated from previous review on 2021-08-09
Pros: All vegan, Made from scratch, Lots of raw options
Cons: Expensive, Small portions, Too much hype
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AmandaJean
Points +776
G-Zen for Dinner - Edit
Although I had ordered from the G Monkey food truck before this was my first time at G Zen in Branford and it was a wonderful experience! Our server was pleasant and knowledgeable, the dining room was comfortable and fun and the food was fantastic. We ordered the bruschetta appetizer which was not quite what we were expecting but still delicious! For dinner I ordered the perogies which were perfectly cooked and served with delicious house made sour cream and sauteed spinach. My fiance got the creole tempeh and was very satisfied. The corn bread was the best corn bread I have ever tasted. We will definitely be back!
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jessw198
Points +16
Restaurant Meal Correctness and Service Quality Trending Downwards - Edit
The 2 stars are for the quality service of 2 employees. G-Zen was my favorite restaurant for years. I went for my birthday every year. The restaurant has disappointingly gone downhill over the last 1-1.5 years. I believe it is because the new wait and kitchen staff are improperly trained and supervised. My order had been coming out wrong more and it is no longer worth the 1-hour drive for takeout. There is lackluster communication between the kitchen and wait staff. I did not mind the price of the meals--the ingredients are high quality--when my order was correct, but it is not any longer.
Read moreI reached out the owner via email twice about my concerns and she was initially very defensive before only offering me a gift card. The quotations are from my email conversation with her. My criticism was constructive, but she almost put the blame on the customer stating that "Although we do make mistakes I can tell you - we get way more praise then complaints and for this we are thankful." She expressed that G-Zen receives little criticism twice, invalidating my experience. She even emailed to me a positive review of the restaurant. After that she said, "Jessica I don't mean to belittle your experience. Simply illustrating that it is not common at GZEN to have unhappy customers." The number of complaints should be irrelevant, as there is always room for improvement. I know that the food is good when it is correct, as G-Zen was my favorite place to eat.
Additionally, I have always made substitutions on my order, which the 2 servers were always very kind about, but the owner blamed that for the errors stating, "Especially when there's been a lot of modifications - like no dressing - no salt. extra things on the side no salt etc." She recommended that the customer check their order before leaving. We nearly always did this given the 1-hour drive, but one of the staff members on that night assured us that she had checked it. Alas, my order was still wrong. The customer should not have to worry about checking each to-go box of his/her meal before leaving a restaurant.
The restaurant and the owner's response were both immensely disappointing and I will not be returning.
Pros: Ingredient Quality, 2-3 quality staff members, Indoor decorations
Cons: Owner's response to criticism, Orders coming out wrong and other staff competence, Price (for incorrect orders)
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ShannayaGray
Points +52
Great food! - Edit
I tried this place with my boyfriend about a month and we loved it. I got the crabbie patty with the sweet potato fries and it was delicious! My boyfriend tried the brunch special of the lemon poppyseed pancakes. He loved them and he's not even vegan. We would definitely be going there again.
Read moreCons: Parking
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KelsieDwight
Points +68
You will love this place! - Edit
Absolutely amazing wonderful vibe, delicious food and presented so well, service was excellent!
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Eunoia_1323
Points +602
My #1 Vegan Restaurant in CT - Edit
Gzen hands down has the best vegan food in CT. The food is organic, creative, insanely tasty, and much of it is grown in a local farm owned by the owners. The staff are so friendly and attentive, some of the best service i’ve ever had. This is a great spot for a date night or celebration as the prices are high. Expect to spend 20-30$ per plate. The decor of the restaurant is immaculate and so warm and welcoming.
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DominiqueAngulo
Points +22
Absolutely amazing and the best service - Edit
The best bread I’ve had in years, all made in house. Every menu item I’ve had has been great but especially love their dumpling platter appetizer, could eat it every day
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JessicaBarlaam
Points +62
Absolutely delicious! - Edit
Extremely friendly waitstaff. HUGE (but amazing) menu. Can’t wait to go back :)
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EricaB2
Points +45
Great nachos! - Edit
This was the first vegan restaurant that I ever went to. It started off slow, I think the waiter forgot about us so we were sitting and waiting for about a half an hour before someone began waiting on us. However, the nachos made up for that. They were amazing.
Read moreThe restaurant is a little small and it gets crowded pretty fast but the food was definitely worth it.
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AmyGriffin
Points +34
Amazing - Edit
I love everything about this place. Saturday brunch is a must.
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JesseMiller
Points +30
Excellent - Edit
This a great place to try some semi-experimental vegan food and have a great fine dining and tasty experience!
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Marcyp7
Points +200
One of the BEST restaurants ever! - Edit
I was staying in Branford and happy to see a nearby vegan restaurant. The food was amazing, the atmosphere was so nice and the staff was very friendly! I could not have asked for anything better! I ordered the raw tacos which were amazing and the burritos to go. I also ordered the miso soup with their homemade bread and delicious spread that came with it. I couldn’t skip the cacao avocado dessert which was so creamy and delicious! I had enough food for the next 2 days! Great portion sizes. I would come back to Branford just to go back to G-Zen!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Separate menus for gluten free, no oil, soy free, Great atmosphere and friendly staff!
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Danidarling06
Points +404
Great food - Edit
All the food is delicious! So many yummy things to choose from with superfoods.
Read moreCons: expensive
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DoreenZ
Points +131
G-Zen - Vegan Cuisine, made with ❤️ - Edit
I enjoy the food here enough to make the 45 minute drive. Foodies delight, many subtle flavors and textures in each plate. You can feel the connection to the earth, and the care for people, animals & planet that goes into each dish. Love ya’ll G-Zen, keep the delicious, healing meals coming!!
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vegangolfer
Points +36
Great as Always - Edit
Delicious. Eggplant special was one of the best dinners I’ve ever had.
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GingerCline
Points +1057
Best vegan place in CT - Edit
Connecticut needs more vegan restaurants! This one is a little out of the way from New Haven, but definitely worth the trip. I love the creole tempeh, the bruschetta and the nachos. Great wine, great desserts, great service!
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justmeandonlyme
Points +59
This place is awesome - Edit
Some of the best vegan food I have ever had. The price is a bit high, but the food is amazing.
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GlstnbryDA
Points +24
Best Vegan in CT - Edit
My husband and I eat here often. The chef is extremely talented and creative. The regular menu is extensive and all excellent but there are also specials every week that are always awesome. They also have the best vegan desserts I have ever had even in big cities like NYC, Boston, Seattle, and CA. Plus the servers are very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Many options for Vegan, raw, gluten free
Cons: Expensive
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leahk3
Points +566
I love this place!! - Edit
So many options, relatively large restaurant for a vegan restaurant, delicious food!
Read morePros: Totally vegan, So many options, Delicious
Cons: Expensive
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lindsay33
Points +90
Great Food, Great Service - Edit
AMAZING food! They have a wide variety of many different types of vegan cuisine and all is wonderful. They staff is very friendly and helpful. Would rate this place 100 stars if I could
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