$6 meal at Garden Of Eatin' in Miami
Service counter. at Garden Of Eatin' in Miami

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  • White Vegan
Vegan
International
Organic
Juice bar
Take-out
Ital

Ital vegan food, vegetarian cakes and pies, fruit and vegetable juices. Directions: Exit 6A 95, half a mile east from 95. Reported closed to HappyCow.

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5 Reviews

First Review by jayspenh

Avatar Parasol

Parasol

Points +353

Vegan
19 Dec 2010

Astonishingly Terrible

We had a single day to spend in Miami and decided to visit this establishment for lunch based on the Happy Cow reviews thus far. When we arrived in the early afternoon, a young man was on the phone in the dining area arguing. A few awkward minutes later he greeted us and showed us the food available indicating he didn't really know what it was since he had just arrived (though the restaurant was open for two hours at this point).

In stainless steel cafeteria-style containers, there were a few nondescript veggie dishes, a brown chunky tofu stew, and rice. He said all that was available was a $6 plate assortment and he served up two styrofoam carry-out trays with food. When we paid he had to run out for change so we looked for cutlery to eat with. There was a pile of plastic disposable knives next to one fork and one spoon. We grabbed the spoon and fork and he returned. We asked about drinks and he said there were none available.

We sat at a table and began to eat. He walked over to the table next to us where the phone was and made a call and began to argue on the phone again. This was 3 or 4 feet away from us! By the time he finished arguing we were almost done eating.

The food was just okay, nothing that could ever make up for everything else enough bring me back to this place or recommend it to others. Truly the strangest restaurant experience I've ever had. To think of all the delicious, fresh food we could have had in Miami and we went here to be treated to horrible service and a restaurant that I'm shocked can remain in business. To top it off, the whole place was ramshackle and the walls are all mirrored. Sure this could be forgiven if the service and food were great but it just ends up adding to the wreck of a place this is.

I have eaten in veg*n restaurants in three dozen countries throughout the world, but Garden of Eatin' will forever be memorable as number one... top of the Worst.

Pros: ?, ?, ?

Cons: Service, Selection, Disposable cutlery and dishes

Service counter. at Garden Of Eatin' in Miami

$6 meal at Garden Of Eatin' in Miami

Avatar philjdomm

philjdomm

Points +945

Vegan
29 Apr 2010

Vegan Carribean~ Authentic Experience

i felt like i was in the carribeans there...
very homey genuine type of aura.

son was sociable and food was great!

Pros: authentic, tasty, unique

Avatar Veronica01

Veronica01

Points +168

Vegan
12 Apr 2010

Cute Cafeteria Style Restaurant

We went for dinner here and were served by the owner. She was very friendly and explained all the dishes to us as it was our first time visiting.

We ordered a little of everything, a full *plate* is $12, they have $10 and $8 servings as well. The full plate was more than enough food, maybe order smaller unless you want leftovers.

We had brown rice, some kind of sauce, curried tofu, cabbage, bok choy and a spicey "beef" potato stew.

I'm not sure why the description says Italian food because it is definitely not Italian. More like tropical Haitian, Jamaican, Latin food.

You can't miss it with the sign on 62nd street now and there's some parking spots too.

I didn't find the area particularly seedy or dangerous and we went there for dinner. Just looks a little more run down than other parts of Miami.

They have good vegan food and huge portions, check it out.

Avatar eric

eric

Points +20126

Vegan
05 Apr 2008

Homestyle Ital Veg

Passed by this place the other day and was pleasantly surprised by the food & also the woman, Ms. Brown who was running it. I was in a hurry so I took food to go. I got to try a number of dishes, everything was pretty good and very filling. Liked the curry the best. The food is all prepared in advance and the menu was a little confusing. Interesting mix of folks coming in to order, and yes some real dreadlock rastas. Ms. Brown said the food is ALL VEGAN too.
It's a small restaurant and easy to miss if you're driving by. There is a sign in the center divider of the road, but aside from that the building was unmarked.
Considering the lack of availability in the area of pure veg food, it's great to support this place and help it grow.

Pros: Interesting Food, Nice people, All Vegan

Avatar jayspenh

jayspenh

Points +48

Raw
22 Sep 2007

Enjoyable

This was the first veg restaurant I visited, so I really didn't know what to expect. I would go again and hope they added more raw vegan options! Price was real fair also!

Pros: Vegan

Cons: Not raw vegan

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