Vegan
American
Take-out
Catering
Breakfast
Vegan restaurant with an extensive menu of breakfast selections, combination plates, salads, burgers, sandwiches, specials, and beverages. Lunch prices are moderate, dinner entrees are a bit more. Est. since the 2000s, moved here in 2010, and became fully vegan in 2013. Open Tue-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.
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1000 Main St, Belmar, New Jersey, USA, 07719
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127 Reviews
First Review by myboyfriendisdead
MichaelNeff
Points +22
Absolutely amazing - Edit
Must get the ribs.
Read morePros: The ribs are absolutely amazing, I travel for them
Cons: None
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kev0157
Points +34
Amazing tempeh wings - Edit
The tempeh wings and mac and cheese are amazing here! Those items have me hooked haha
Read morePros: Great and delicious items, Near the beach!
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MirahRiben
Points +13
Large Menu - Edit
A very large an dvaried menu, making it a good place to take non-vegans.
Read moreExcellent desert selections.
Friendly, helpful staff.
Disappointments:
- Stroganoff needed dairy-free sour cream and woul dbe better served over brown rice than pasta.
- Chocolate covered cannolis have cinnamon which for me was a odd combo and detracted from just cream and choclate flavors.
Pros: Large, varied menu, Friendly staff
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MattieB
Points +16
Staff not helpful and carried food outside - Edit
Staff not helpful, didn't seem to care. Told us they were out of ingredients then ran outside to follow us to car with the food (outside) to show us they did have it.
Read morePros: ????
Cons: Menu is limiting , Staff don't care, Dont bring what you ask and have to ask again
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GreenVeganGuy
Points +94
Expensive, yet delicious - Edit
Tasty vegan foods. Not the healthiest options, but comfort food is comforting lol. Friendly staff. Portions could be bigger. They use soy
Read morePros: Yummy, Friendly , Good menu options
Cons: Expensive , Portions could be bigger, Soy is used
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ChelseaWohlrab
Points +128
Comfort food galore! - Edit
Soooo many options! It was so hard to decide what to get. I don’t really think you could go wrong with anything there.
Read morePros: Lots of options, Knowledgeable staff, Comfort food
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ATXveganfam
Points +627
AC was out, still worth staying to eat - Edit
It was 100 degrees and they lost power, but we still loved our curry dishes and chicken salad sandwiches. Everyone was happy with the food- even the half of our table that wasn’t vegan.
Read morePros: Variety of cuisine, Big portions, Friendly staff
Cons: Most of the menu is only available for dinner
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jschechter04
Points +195
Excellent Food/Okay Seating - Edit
The food at Kaya’s Kitchen was delicious and extremely flavorful! The only issue I had was that the seating is okay. The chairs are a little hard and could be more cushioned.
Read morePros: Delicious Foods, Diverse Choices
Cons: Seating is not great
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peachygi
Points +42
Would give 10 stars if I could!! - Edit
My family loves Kayas and we come here regularly. There is so much to choose from and it is a very nice atmosphere, not to mention the staff is super friendly and they are always willing to modify items (like making the tofu buffalo wings tempeh instead) to satisfy our needs. We indulge a little too much every time because the food is just so amazing!
Read morePros: Tons of options, Very friendly staff, AMAZING food
Cons: A little expensive
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creativegan
Points +1087
Never disappoints! - Edit
I visit Kaya’s Kitchen every time I come to the area—which averages every seven years! (I remember when it was Veggie Works!)They are always amazing! Today my partner and I shared the “chicken” club with fries and the Kaya’s Combo appetizer (vegan crab cakes, ribs, buffalo wings, and potato salad). Everything was incredible! For dessert we shared the Vegan Treats chocolate chip cookie dough bar. We had to roll to the car!!! I’ve gotta get to the shore more often, seriously!
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beckylong
Points +2216
Nice choices! - Edit
Yes, it’s true that meatless does not equal healthy since there are many vegan junk foods (and they have a few here), but the menu is so diverse that you can easily avoid those... or indulge!! The foods we tried were really good - except for the Country Nuggets (one of the aforementioned junk food items)!!! I highly recommend the Potato Salad 😋
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Orianna
Points +138
YUMMY - Edit
This place was soo yummy! My non-vegan friends loved this place and were really impressed. We had the quesadillas, country nuggets, Mac and cheese and chips with guacamole. Everything was really yummy and the service was wonderful!
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AliciaWag
Points +76
Kaya’s is great - Edit
Kaya’s has an amazing menu of many different styles of food, all vegan, all worth the price. Large portions, plenty to take home. My only complaint is that one of their drinks - I think it was the ginger brew - has honey in it. I took one swig & knew immediately. That is NOT vegan. I informed them immediately; not sure if they’ve made a change or not.
Read morePros: Lots of seating, If cake is getting old they might give free slice, Diverse vegan menu
Cons: Occasional live music makes talking difficult , As a musician it kills me to say that , A little pricey but worth it
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Bratt416
Points +48
Long-time favorite. - Edit
My only complaint - its 30 mins from my home in Toms River but I make the trip frequently. Although I’ve tried most of the menu options, I find myself going back to the Kaya’s Combo again and again. I add a salad and I’m set for dinner with leftovers.
Read morePros: Comfort food, Veg versions of favorites to appeal to omnivores, Large portions
Cons: Somewhat pricey, Limited parking, Music can make conversation impossible
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joegelay
Points +573
Big menu - geared more to vegan junk food - Edit
Awesome food, big menu serving everything from American style vegan junk food and desserts to internationally inspired entrees. All delicious.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-02-18
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Dylanfreud
Points +26
Total Comfort Food & Vibe - Edit
This was an unexpected delight. I’m working 20 minutes from here and decided to take the time for some real food. The vibe is awesome, the music terrific, I had a world class vegan cheesesteak and the best Boston Cream donut ever. Very varied menu... American comfort food as well as a lot of Indian, Mexican, and Thai dishes. Really friendly staff as well, and music some evenings.
Read morePros: Great variety of vegan food, Great music, Vegan Boston Cream Donuts
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SarahE_
Points +46
Amazing! - Edit
Oh my goodness, I’ve never had a bad meal at Kayas! Their pirogues and Mac and Cheese are my favorite meals!
Read morePros: All vegan menu!, Different ethnic foods! (Varied menu!)
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jillypilgrim
Points +56
Yum - Edit
I’ve had a amazing dishes here and ones that missed the mark. I’m glad I kept giving it a try because now I know which dishes I love!
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TammyWilliams
Points +38
Good food - Edit
The food was great, I had the Memphis ribs. I don’t normally eat bbq but I decided to try something different.I recommend if in the area.
Read morePros: Lots of options , Large portions
Cons: None
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xgennax
Points +52
Great for lunch! - Edit
Stopped in for lunch on the way to an event where we knew there wouldn’t be any vegan options. Everything we ordered was great! Tons of options no matter what you’re craving!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Relaxed vibes, Awesome staff
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AmberAdie21
Points +60
My Favorite Vegan Restaurant - Edit
Okay this restaurant is hands down my favorite vegan restaurant. I’m literally addicted to their buffalo tempeh wings with cucumber ranch. They also have whole coconuts that are sliced to order for coconut water. And when you are done they break it open for you to eat the coconut meat! I like the atmosphere a lot, but it isn’t necessarily for everyone. I find it helpful when waiting for my order to browse the advertisements for cover band concerts or upcoming events in the area. It’s a very casual place and have live music on the weekends, although I’m usually there during the day. Outdoor seating is available, which is a big plus for me. What makes this place unique is their variety menu with a lot of American junk food made vegan style... sloppy joes, ribs, wings, etc. This place is fun, and if you are vegan you will definitely appreciate it, and if you aren’t vegan you will love it anyway :)
Read morePros: So Many Options, Coconuts :)
Cons: Casual, Tricky Parking in Summer Months
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secularego
Points +20
Very slow service - Edit
We were there and it took forever for our food to come out. The server did explain the reasoning behind their slow service but I still don’t understand why they wouldn’t refill our glasses of water while we waited.
Read morePros: Variety of menu options, Friendly staff, Cool milieu
Cons: Slow service
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Frascella
Points +24
Incredible - Edit
My wife and I have gone twice now and both times the food was incredible. If it is your first time there I highly recommend getting the appetizer sampler. It will give you a good idea of what you’re in for. Also I recommend the Lion of Judah. Rice, veggies cubes of their lentil loaf covered with killer sweet and spicy Jamaican sauce. Some of the entrees are a little on the pricey side but you get very generous portions for your money.
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SmokingLeather
Points +13
Among the best. - Edit
This is one of the best vegan restaurants on the east coast. The options for vegetarians with nut allergies are excellent. I can also recommend the kambucha on tap. Lentil loaf with brown gravy is nostalgic and delicious as well as the sole satan.
Read morePros: delicious food and friendly staff.
Cons: you'll need reservations on the weekend
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sfaulkiner
Points +154
So good I forgot to take pictures! - Edit
I was in Asbury Park for three days and loved this place so much I went twice AND forgot to photograph my food before scarfing it down. So, so, so good.
Read morePros: Variety of foods, Dessert
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meltz
Points +22
Kaya's kitchen - Edit
I love the food here. The only reason this place didn't get my 5 stars is because the service is usually really slow. My favorite entry so far is the chicken salad sandwich! Love their desserts. The half & half tea/lemonade is amazing.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2018-04-22
Pros: many vegan options
Cons: Slow service
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danimuniz07
Points +90
Soo Good! - Edit
Everything I was expecting and more! Great customer service! The food so damn good ! Will definitely come back for more!
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