Small family owned & operated café that features an organic juice bar along with small batch, organic fair trade coffee, and a chef-driven, plant based menu. Has a consistent base menu complimented by daily and seasonal specials. Has a vegan TLT (tempeh, lettuce, and tomato), chickpea salad, a burger, a hot dog and much more. Relocated from 20R Leigh St. Open Mon-Thu 9:00am-4:00pm, Fri-Sat 9:00am-6:00pm, Sun 11:00am-6:00pm.
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12 Lower Center St, Clinton, New Jersey, USA, 08809
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Last update on 21 Jan 2025 by G4L
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Added by VeganAl on 14 Dec 2017
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42 Reviews
First Review by TomShea
reywatson
Points +95
Great little cafe! - Edit
Grounded for Life is the only all vegan restaurant in Hunterdon County, so it’s a must-visit if you’re in the area! It’s a cute little cafe nestled in the heart of Clinton near the old mill. They have a good variety of options for decent prices, and I’ve enjoyed most of the food I’ve had in the many times I’ve been here over the years. I definitely recommend checking this place out and ordering from them whenever you can to support an all vegan place!
Read morePros: wide variety of options, decent prices, all vegan
Cons: limited indoor seating
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jenova
Points +219
I love this place! - Edit
i’ve been here a dozen times and have enjoyed everything i’ve ordered. Haven’t been disappointed once and will continue to go back for more!
Read morePros: Large menu, good prices, great service
Cons: indoor seating is small
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ashlibashli
Points +91
Perfect location, excellent quick eats - Edit
We were pleasantly surprised to find a vegan spot directly across the street from an art museum. We got some chips, a Hello Peanut smoothie, and a cheese burger. Prices were normal. The Hello Peanut smoothie rated high for me on the smoothie scale, that alone I would've given 5 stars for. The staff were friendly and the space would've been a cute spot to hang out in if we hadn't been in a rush. The burger was not particularly special compared to other vegan cheeseburgers and that's the only reason I've given them four stars.
Read moreI'll also say that if you're vegan and gluten free, there are some baked goods for you, but they didn't have any sandwich options that would've fit the bill.
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DebraB
Points +101
Great experience - Edit
I was in the Clinton location and went to happycow to find a place and this Cafe showed up to my elation. Ordered the raw wrap and it was fresh and a good portion. They also have desserts and got the carrot cake. Highly recommend.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-09-17
Pros: Fresh ingredients , Friendly atmosphere
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VeganbyChoice
Points +1763
Healthy Vegan - Edit
1st time here. Outdoor seating available. Small parking area available also. Variety of options - bowls, burgers, dogs, sandwiches, wraps, salads, sweets and even premade prepared meal plans. Friendly staff. I had their tofu bowl. Decent portion size. Tasted healthy and fresh. For me, it was missing a sauce. I also had black bean feta wrap. Good size. Again fresh and healthy tasting. Again lacking a little something. The food was good. Again lots of options to keep you coming back. I would try other item menu options next time around.
Read morePros: Healthy, Good portion size, Reasonable priced
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lime.skyblue
Points +568
Friendly Staff. Superb, Decadent Food Options. - Edit
As another commenter mentioned, Grounded for Life Café, with its light green signage and entrance, is easy to spot. I relished their "Fakin' Egg and Cheez" and "The New Yorker" (Bagel / Vegan Cream Cheese / Avocado / Capers / Tomato / Red Onions). Their Organic Hot Chocolate and Chai Latté were satisfying complements to those breakfast-style dishes.
Read moreG4L
Thank you for your support and lovely words.
Read moreWe appreciate you!
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Walktell
Points +1034
Delicious breakfast sandwich - Edit
A friend recommended this cafe for a quick bite and it did not disappoint! We stopped in on our way to an animal sanctuary tour in the area. It's a cute, small cafe and service was quick and friendly, we ordered ahead, got the most popular item on the menu which is the FAKIN' EGG & CHEZ (toasted bagel, two vegan eggs, vegan cheddar cheese, fakin bacon, ketchup for $10.99)... It was delicious, next time in the area we will definitely stop in again.
Read morePros: Yummy vegan breakfast sandwich , Friendly service , Good value
G4L
Thank you for your support & hope to see you soon.
Read moreWe appreciate you!
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MichelleP36
Points +2078
A little gem in a charming town - Edit
Stopped on my way from Newark to Bethlehem and wish I would have taken advantage of driving past this this cute, tasty cafe more often! Great spot to grab breakfast
Read moreG4L
Thank you for your support.
Read moreWe appreciate you!
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VSnail
Points +407
Kid friendly! - Edit
My family enjoyed lunch at this cafe on a recent weekend. My kids had grilled cheese and aveggies dog. I enjoyed my black bean feta wrap. We walked around town and then came back for a fine selection of Vegan Treats desserts.
Read moreThey only have a few tables inside, but we were lucky enough to come on a nice day and sat at one of their outdoor tables. The cafe was very reasonably priced.
Pros: Friendly staff, kid friendly, reasonable prices
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SnowWhite83
Points +36
Meh, I Expected Better - Edit
After reading mostly positive reviews about this place, I had high hopes. I drove out of my way to stop here for lunch before working a later shift one day last week. Here are my thoughts: I ordered a bowl that was supposed to contain black bean "mash" and vegan cheese (along with several other ingredients) -- it didn't contain either of these things, but I didn't realize it until after I was done eating. When I went back inside to let them know, the woman working there did the right thing and gave me a to-go container full of black bean mash. There was half a bruised avocado sliced on top of the bowl -- past its prime, but luckily still tasted okay. I also ordered a smoothie that I was not too thrilled with -- the taste was good, but it was nearly room temperature. Since I was heading into work, I just stuck it in the fridge when I got there so that I could drink a cold smoothie a couple hours later. Lastly, even though I stated that the order was "for here" (I ate outside at one of their tables), everything was served in disposable plastic containers 😕 I really don't enjoy giving negative reviews for places, but for nearly $30 for a meal, it just isn't worth it.
Read morePros: Outdoor seating, Good selection on menu, Friendly employee
Cons: Expensive , Very little parking, Not impressed with quality of food
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NathanielLegg
Points +2867
Tiny but yummy! - Edit
Really good little vegan restaurant in a super cute town! The restaurant is small with only 3 tables and some stools inside. There are more tables outside with a good amount of seating. They serve breakfast, burgers, salads, wraps, smoothies, desserts, and more! We had a wrap, burger, hot dog and smoothie and enjoyed everything! The best was the Rocket Fuel protein smoothie. My only suggestion for improvement is to have more topping included for the hotdog which would make it really awesome. But overall I really enjoyed it here and will go back😄
Read morePros: Great smoothie!, All vegan!
G4L
Thank you for your support and yes we have added more add ons options to the hot dog.
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JaelynBarkley
Points +30
Amazing wrap and service - Edit
Got the chickpea of the sea wrap!! Super fresh and yummy
Read moreAlso AMAZING service, will come back for more
Liked the outdoor seating option
Pros: Many yummy vegan options , Super nice service, Cute outdoor seating
Cons: Small inside
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mary1968
Points +33
Clinton, NJ - Edit
Great drinks & snacks! Large menu for breakfast, lunch & snacks.
Read morePros: Indoor & outdoor dining, Parking, friendly staff
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ecoRDN
Points +1269
So cute! - Edit
Love this place and quaint little town! Found on the way to the beach. It was a perfect rest stop for my family. The food was great!
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victoria1024
Points +574
awesome - Edit
everything was so good. i tasted every ingredient and none overpowered another. it was all super fresh too. i live an hour and a half away and came here because it was on the way to my destination but now i’ll have to make the drive back someday!
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slikespizza
Points +1245
Charming little place with great food - Edit
I’ve never been to Clinton before. By the Delaware, pretty little town , worth a visit. But, well to be honest I came to check out GFL Cafe. Very glad that we did!! I had the Fakn egg sandwich on an everything bagel. My wife had the burger with various sauces. We both enjoyed the fare. To quote my spouse ‘the menu is vast’. It’s a quaint place off on a side road. Although in December it was warm enough to eat outside with our best friend. Staff was pleasant and stopped by to greet our dog…. Extra plus for them !!!
Read moreAlready rerouting all our trips to NJ to break for lunch at Clinton.
Pros: Good food. , Nice environment , Pleasant staff
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timheaven4711
Points +19
My go to spot - Edit
Everything that I have purchased from this local spot has never missed.Whether you are into comfort food or more nutritional this place has it. This is my favorite go to place.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-11-15
Pros: All vegan, Various menu, Women owned
Cons: Blink and you will miss the location
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SeeYa
Points +29
The only vegan restaurant around - Edit
Quaint little town and the only vegan restaurant around for miles and miles and miles
Read morePros: Everything is vegan, The only vegan restaurant in the region , 3 all day breakfast items
Cons: Elevated prices typical of a vegan restaurant
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Jbuddy3
Points +470
Superb Little Spot 🌱 - Edit
Ordered the ‘Raw Wrap’ ‘Cajun Tofu Wrap’ as well as 2 ‘Revive Me’ Juices, all was delicious and the staff were nice as well as hard working, there was a long line practically out the door because just steps away was an annual rubber duck festival on their river.
Read moreWe ordered 2 Large revive me juices as said above but when they came out they were actually regular size, after telling the staff they upgraded us to the size we paid for, no issue.
Went for healthy options today^ and was delighted to find they were just what I was looking for, but will have to return someday to try their other seemingly more savory options that were tempting but just not the mood for us.
Recommend trying this place out, owner even spanked our butts and told us to go to our room because we’re grounded for life. Kidding of course
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lesbeanflannel
Points +972
Amazing little place!! - Edit
All vegan and plenty of options! We LOVE the chunky chickn wrap and starburst juice 🥹❤️ The wrap portion is huge and keeps me full all day. So good and the staff is always super friendly and sweet 😊
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squash
Points +103
Great local vegan cafe. - Edit
I have eaten here many times. My favorites item is the Fakin Egg and Cheese Bagel. Also good is the vegan BLT. They carry items from Vegan Treats as well - try the chocolate encased cannoli.
Read morePros: Great staff , Tasty food, Everything is vegan
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jennamcgann
Points +118
Great food and cute location - Edit
This spot is on my drive home to see my parents and I’ve been stopping every time I’m around! Great breakfast and lunch options. The black bean feta wrap is so yummy😄
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kyoungbird
Points +1953
Lots of options - Edit
Cute cafe in a cute town with lots of options. I just wish that the portions were bigger or came with sides. Seemed a little bit pricey for what it was
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Lots of options
Cons: Pricey , No side
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ChristianaM
Points +20
So good! Lots of options! - Edit
I tried this place today and it was amazing! Definitely going back!
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rparkanyi
Points +110
Always outstanding - Edit
I've been a regular since they opened several years ago and have never been disappointed. It recently changed ownership and the new owner has expanded the menu. Sandwiches, wraps, salads, smoothies, they are all excellent and made in house. Some of their deserts a brought from a vegan bakery, and all those choices are excellent as well. Staff is professional and friendly, the place is spotless. Parking is plentiful. Outdoor tables only.
Read morePros: Excellent food, All vegan and all fresh
Cons: Breakfast and Lunch only
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kelbels
Points +188
Love us some Grounded For Life!! - Edit
All vegan eatery woohoo! Grab a sticky bun, you will not regret it! The breakfast sandwiches are amazing!
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VeganCatMomma
Points +687
Amazing dessert - Edit
I loved their whoopy pies and their pulled jackfruit wrap! If you are in the area and need a good pit stop this is the place to be!
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