Vegan-friendly
American
Italian
Macrobiotic
Organic
Juice bar
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Vegan except for fish. Est. 2012 by an Italian-born owner and chef. Offers a daily macrobiotic plate. Drinks include fresh juices, wheatgrass, tea, house-made almond milk, and barley coffee. Has gluten-free, house-made bread (without dairy, sugar, egg). BYOB. ATM machine inside. Open Mon-Tue 4:30pm-9:00pm, Thu-Sat 11:30am-2:00pm, Thu-Sun 4:30pm-9:00pm.
42 Reviews
First Review by CarlyQ
beckylong
Points +1841
Awesome Choices - Edit
I love that this restaurant has so many healthy vegan and gluten-free options! I had a flatbread with Vegan cheese and it was really tasty!!
Read moreWe went again this summer (2024) with a friend and it was delicious!!!
Updated from previous review on 2018-07-07
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Emuellerdo
Points +16
Fresh WFPB - Delicious Gem in Cape May - Edit
So very glad I found this restaurant. Delicious freshly prepared meals that are good and good for you. Many vegan options. Indoor and outdoor seating as well as take out. I’ll be back.
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PurplePeach
Points +68
Our very favorite Vegan eatery! - Edit
Almost all items are Vegan. Food is so very fresh and bursting with flavor. Their Lasagna is to die for! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Amazing food, Great service, Quaint
Cons: They aren’t open year round
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agolight
Points +325
Pleasantly surprised - Edit
Looking at their menu online i was a bit hesitant as it didn’t seem like they had much variety, but upon arrival they had a whole specials board which was great. This was an excellent place for our family of half vegan half non vegan, everyone enjoyed their meal! The seating inside was super cozy, the aroma and overall vibe were on point, we will be returning the next time we’re in cape May.
Read morePros: Ambiance , Variety of options
Cons: Pricier but normal for the area
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Kalbasala
Points +478
Good vibe, food meh - Edit
We arrived without a reservation and asked to sit outside, the fish smell inside was not our thing. The patrons were mostly older and sophisticated. We are more casual, we were happy to sit outside. The staff were nice and service was fast. I didn’t like the pesto pasta at all, it looks nice for a photo but didn’t taste good. I left wishing I had eaten a bagel instead of coming, which is sad obviously. Omni spouse liked his salmon. The root beer float had a weird ice cream, it just tasted like cashew to me not vanilla. We won’t go again.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-08-30
Pros: Nice staff, Fast service , They have a kids menu
Cons: Bathroom is tiny, Vegan food didn’t taste great, Don’t accept cc, only cash or venmo
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Tmoss682
Points +2959
A Unique Find - Edit
Cape May has an exceptional culinary scene. Good Earth helps to continue that trend. With great healthy food options for all diets, this eatery should get more attention from vegan and non-vegan visitors.
Read moreThe Sunflower seed pesto was fresh and tangy, paired perfectly with the al dente Gluten Free Brown Rice Pasta: The pasta intensified the healthiness of the dish.
The service was efficient and attentive. I ate with a large party, but they had no trouble accommodating us last minute. I would recommend making a reservation. The dining room is small and could fill up fast.
Try Good Earth next time you're in Cape May for a healthier culinary experience.
Pros: Healthy
Cons: Location
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organicnancy
Points +134
Our favorite place to eat in Cape May - Edit
Always a treat to come here, usually to celebrate my birthday each year. Not sure why some gave just ok reviews. The food here is amazingly delicious, healthy, whole food, not processed. I always get the Veggie Mixed Plate which is a surprise of- the soup of the day, veggie of the day, sauteed beans of the day and a grain. You never know what you're going to get but typically it's a quinoa or risotto, saucy stewed kidney beans, in season veggies and a lentil or veggie soup. Their curry is amazingly flavorful, the pesto is phenomenal, the caesar salad divine, and they usually have a fruit cobbler which is also simple and healthy. Every time I eat here I say I wish someone would come to my house and cook this food for me every day. If you're looking for a vegan fried chicken sandwich or a veggie burger, this is not your place. This is whole food plant based at it's best. My only dilemma is to get here often enough throughout the year.
Read morePros: Healthy delicious options, Super cute vibe inside and outside, lovely owners
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viclaw
Points +78
Lots of vegan options but only OK - Edit
Great that they have vegan options, but the food was only OK
Read moreCrab cakes and cauliflower steaks were only ok
Cauliflower soup was excellent.
Better option on Cape May for vegans
Pros: Excellent soup, friendly staff
Cons: better vegan food options elsewhere on Cape May
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melsoy
Points +159
It’s ok - Edit
I was really excited to try their vegan food & I found them to be simply ok. We did takeout so perhaps that’s why? Everything seemed really plain & reminded me food I’d get at a concert or festival. I also found the prices to be steep for what we got. It wasn’t horrible, but not great. Fine if you’re in a pinch or don’t feel like cooking.
Read morePros: Vegan options
Cons: Expensive , Bland
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JenniferKolnacki
Points +467
Excellent Food - Edit
Delicious fresh farm to table vegan food and deserts
Read morePros: Delicious Healthy Fresh Food , Mostly Vegan
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Jamie9705
Points +831
Best in Cape May, NJ - Edit
We used DoorDash or UberEats (can't remember which) to order from Good Earth Organic Eatery. Ordering was easy, as was finding vegan options. They have a vegan section on their menu and all veg options are clearly marked.
Read moreWe had a vegan cheddar/potato soup, a vegan crab cake which comes on a bed of greens with a yummy dipping sauce, the pesto penne pasta, and the vegan caesar salad. Everything was delicious and we had some leftovers, which heated up well the next day.
There aren't many easily accessible/affordable/good vegan options in Cape May, in my opinion, as I thought there would be. This place was our favorite during our trip and I highly recommend you try them if visiting the area.
Pros: Lots of vegan option, Online ordering and delivery, Veg options clearly marked on menu
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Jackie1961
Points +11
Best food at the Shore by far. All healthy and great tasting dinner and desserts - Edit
They’re the best at what they do.
Read morePros: Tasty and delicious , Reasonable priced
Cons: None
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MadalynBeck
Points +17
Average - Edit
Appetizers were great and entrees were not good. Service and chef were unaccommodating and unwilling to make a substitution for a side vegetable. The couple next to us also asked if they could just not have a diff of potatoes and they were unwilling to take it out! I was shocked since it isn't cooked into the dish.
Read morePros: Salad was delicious , Butternut squash soup was great, Various vegan desserts
Cons: Cauliflower steak, Unaccommodating staff, Price
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VSnail
Points +391
Don't Let the Strip Mall Fool You - Edit
This place is amazing! The chef, Contrano manages to give simple dishes out-of-this-world flavor. We have been coming since 2013 and love coming back. We miss the old lunch menu favorites, like the mixed vegetable dish and the pesto sandwich. However, there were two new great lunch choices: the vegan meatballs in Bolonese sauce and the wild rice asparagus risotto. They also always have an excellent selection of Kombucha. As other reviewers have said, this is not fast food but food to savor.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Healthy options
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Heyboova
Points +60
amazing food - Edit
Everyone's food was fantastic. The pesto was delicious. I sampled the hummus, veggie plate, soup and salad and all was excellent. I would say to make sure you give yourself a good amount of time, especially with a large group because it looked like all the food was made fresh to order.
Read moreEverything on the menu was vegan, except for the fish dishes, which was a little disappointing because without the fish it would be an easy 5 stars
Updated from previous review on 2014-08-03
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PamelaEamesCarty
Points +18
Excellent! - Edit
Food is super fresh and perfectly prepared. Wonderful desserts and several inventive options. Our food server was charming and helpful.
Read moreThis is my new favorite restaurant.
Pros: Many delicious vegan options, Unique menu, Several GF options
Cons: Cash only, but they have an ATM machine, Small, call for reservations.
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mccocchiara
Points +30
Homestyle vegan and tasty too - Edit
A lovely Friday night dinner with a vegan Mac & Cheese with a vegan Cesar salad for me and the seafood risotto for my partner. We ate outside at the dining space at the south end of the building. The food was delicious and hit the spot.
Read morePros: Option to eat inside or outside, Good vegan options to choose from, Tasty food for vegans and non-vegans
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SpecialKathW
Points +30
Delicious - Edit
Brought my non vegan sister along and she loved her meal!
Read morePros: Fresh and thoughtfully prepared organic vegan
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claudiaalexa
Points +33
Yum! - Edit
Vegan & yum! Food tastes fresh and homemade!!
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Sides_As_Mains
Points +32
Love Good Earth Eatery! - Edit
Would give 5 stars if it was allowed! The service here is great, super friendly staff, and the rotating selection of vegan options is one of the best in Cape May.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Fresh juices, Fresh local produce
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slo0go
Points +2006
A veggie respite down the shore - Edit
Very nice home style restaurant down the Jersey shore. Vegan options are well marked. We dined here during the summer of COVID, so only outdoor seating was available. We sat in the back, at a picnic table. Towards the end of the meal it got very dark and we were eaten alive by bugs. We ordered the flatbread and small plate of sunflower seed pesto pasta for appetizers. The flatbread was very good. I don’t think I’ve ever had vegan cheese like the cheese used on the bread. Very creamy and tasty. My husband and I agree that the best part of the meal was the pesto pasta.
Read moreFor an entree, I had the Thai peanut noodle. The noodles were made of black beans. It was quite gingery and very interesting. My three year old loved the noodles. My husband ordered the stewed seitan, which was maybe slightly salty but otherwise very good.
We also ordered the iced hojicha and the fudgy brownie cake. The iced hojicha tasted like it was made from bags and not from loose leaves. It was fine. We didn’t realize the cake was raw, but it was also good (and I don’t normally like raw food, generally).
Overall, I would say that this restaurant was a nice change of pace from the junky boardwalk food we have been eating the past couple of days. The vegetables were fresh (they’re sourced from local farms) and well prepared. Everything was made in-house, which is very impressive. The food is quite pricey for what it is, and the service is a bit slow. The restaurant is not in the same league as some vegan restaurants in NYC, for example, but if you are in town and can afford it, it’s definitely worth a visit.
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Food is interesting and well prepared, Vegan items well marked
Cons: Pricey, Slow service
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RunningOnPlants
Points +42
Cape May GEM! - Edit
Wow! Highly recommend this place! Broccoli purée, split pea, and watermelon gazpacho soups, buffalo style cauliflower bites, Thai peanut noodles and vegan lasagna..... amazing. We were too full to try the coconut cashew “cheese”cake. Next time 😋
Read morePros: Unique options I wouldn’t make at home, Opportunity to try traditional foods made vegan , Great staff, were very knowledgeable about menu
Cons: Small, crowded
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ErinHaze
Points +21
Hidden gem restaurant - Edit
Flavorful and super healthy! Good Earth really serves up tasty homemade food--ALL homemade!-- for a really fair price.
Read moreHonestly the best food we've had yet in Cape May because we didn't leave feeling robbed and/or physically sick. Unless you order fish, everything else on the menu is totally vegan, plus has GF options for most stuff. The complimentary salads (with every meal) was truly freshly picked and seasoned with a small amount of dressing and sesame seeds. This place is perfect if you care about eating quality organic fresh fairly priced food. Our entire meal, 3 generous lunches and a large shared dessert, was $50 before tip. Easy parking right out front.
Pros: Majority locally grown & vegan, Very flavorful and healthy , Fair priced for organic, freshly made
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HelenaBalch
Points +15
Lovely & Unique Food! - Edit
I had the pesto sandwich, and mom had the mushroom risotto! For dessert we split the fudge brownie cake with house made vanilla gelato! Loved everything and will hopefully be coming back soon. I also did not notice the fish smell that others mentioned, however all vegan food and fish is a strange combo (perhaps to appease the meat eating friends and family of us veggie lovers!).
Read morePros: Helpful Staff, Yummy Food, Lots of Options
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creativegan
Points +1033
Really yummy food, lovely staff! - Edit
We had the cold beet soup (like borscht), and it was divine. There were chunks of cold cucumber, dill & cashew cream. The pureed cauliflower soup was good, but nothing special. The buffalo cauliflower bites were great, with a milder hot sauce for dipping. We split the "crab"cake sandwich with sweet potato fries and the vegan caesar salad, which were quite good, although the fries seemed to be baked—healthier for sure, but a little disappointing. We were so full we had to get dessert to go, and we were glad we did! We chose the fudgy brownie cake with date-hazelnut crust. It was really amazing! Our server was super friendly and helpful, and the owner was delightful. We were very happy with this vacation choice!
Read morePros: Many vegan options., Great staff., Excellent desserts.
Cons: Cash only (ATM on premises).
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trmahar
Points +26
Incredible Creativity - Edit
My family loved everything we sampled! Food was fresh and delicious with great flavors! Appetizers, were the buffalo bites and Zucchini Bolognese both wonderful! The Curry was excellent and veggies were perfectly cooked. The sweet potato beet lasagne was absolutely amazing! Everyone loved their meal and don’t forget dessert, all made with honey and maple syrup no refine sugar😊
Read morePros: Delicious , Fresh , Portions
Cons: Slow, made to order
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rottensalmon
Points +88
Friendly staff - Edit
Very tasty food. Definitely one of the best places in the area to have a V -meal
Read morePros: Lots of vdgannoptions
Cons: None do far
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