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Vegan casual restaurant serving breakfast and lunch. Dishes include jackfruit nachos, sandwiches, baked goods, pasta dishes and more. Reported to have inconsistent opening hours, check ahead. Open Wed-Sat 11:00am-3:00pm.
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13 S Broadway (at Holly Ave), Pitman, New Jersey, USA, 08071
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Last update on 09 Jan 2023 by DawnCreamerLucas
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Added by cromwelliankathy on 19 Apr 2019
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26 Reviews
First Review by cromwelliankathy
KrinkleJones
Points +58
An absolute gem - Edit
I wish every vegan spot was this awesome.
Read moreLovely staff. I went two days in a row (it’s that good) and the front counter person and chef (owner also, I believe) were incredibly friendly. I was in from out of town and they both took time to get to know me and talk about how I liked the grub.
Prices were great. I would have paid twice as much in the city for what I got.
I got a lot of food over the two days. Vegan lox and breakfast sandwich are dynamite. Falafel and chickpea salad were great. There was a special turkey sandwich on the menu that day that was also incredible. I ordered a lot since I was headed out of town and planned to eat it over the course of a few days, but it was gone by dinner.
Seitan and sauces were made in house and some of the best I have ever had.
Pros: Great staff, House made seitan is bonkers good
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lessdoug
Points +436
Very good - Edit
Really good food, and very good iced coffee (coffee place in town last we were at, next to pawn shop, had awful iced coffee, gentle giants was great). Also had pies from them for a party last year they made which were very good. 4 stars for the odd hours and only having one big bottle of ketchup.
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JulieBuckner
Points +22
Excellent food - Edit
The owners are friendly and they have some gluten-free options! I recommend their breakfast Sammie with a tofu egg! Yum!
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jmellor
Points +24
Delicious food and friendly service - Edit
My wife and I first time at Gentle Giant was a very pleasant experience. The food was delicious, the cafe was heartwarmingly decorated, and the staff was friendly and inviting. We had ordered the breakfast Sammie with vegan pork roll, poppin taters, and the black bean burger special. Everything was flavorful and nicely portioned. Lastly, the owner, Dawn, made it a point to introduce herself and follow up with us on our experience. Very nice and personable touch.
Read morejmellor
Today, I enjoyed another extraordinary meal I had at Gentle Giant Cafe.
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cherylfb
Points +17
Absolutely the BEST!!! - Edit
The best in south Jersey! Have been quite a few times and never disappointed. Everything is delicious and they are so accommodating and friendly. We have had the chickpea salad wrap, the falafel wrap- yummy- and a number of their specials and everything is so good ,fresh, and great portions. Their desserts are to die for so leave room or get something Togo or you will be sorry. We love their mission to help all animals and their efforts and fundraising to that end. Makes eating here all that more special and meaningful.
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jellybean
Points +202
good food and staff in a pleasant environment - Edit
We had the BLT and the pulled jackfruit platter. Both were very good. Got a dessert to go which was also tasty.
Read moreEnvironment was so nice, and the staff was friendly and helpful.
Really enjoyed our lunch!
Pros: good food, pleasant environment, friendly, helpful staff
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Cliss0
Points +46
Fire - Edit
Friendly staff/owners, affordable prices, and great tasty food. Not a big selection and very weird hours but if you can make it, highly recommend
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-02-26
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czedwards77
Points +98
Best in the area - Edit
The staff is very welcoming and warm very helpful and AMAZING food
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SouthPhillyVegan
Points +158
Casual vegan luncheonette - Edit
When I learned Gloucester County was getting its first vegan spot, I knew I'd have to check it out the next time I visited family in South Jersey. The owners are very friendly and the menu is great, the first time I was there the burger of the month was an Italian burger and it was delicious, ditto the chocolate cupcakes! The wrap and Thai peanut soup special I had the second time around was equally good. I'll be back for a breakfast sandwich next visit.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-05-22
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ShirleyPrice
Points +24
Great lunches - Edit
Wonderful blt sandwich. Great potatoes and good ranch dressing.
Read morePros: Warm, friendly owners.
Cons: Not open enough.
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bionicdork
Points +17
You will not be disappointed - Edit
We discovered this adorable place about a month ago and pretty much go in every Saturday to eat breakfast there and order dinner to go to enjoy later. Everything we’ve had is delicious. Finally found a spot on vegan pork roll too! Cute art on the walls, gorgeous plants, the friendliest couple runs it - and amazing food on their regular menu and monthly specials to look forward to as well. They run burger specials where a portion of the money goes towards a selected animal charity - so you get to enjoy a great meal and help a rescue/sanctuary - win win! A great vegan restaurant all around!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-04-09
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Friendly staff, Delicious food
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cgloeck
Points +36
Amazing! - Edit
The March burger special was to die for. And the biscoff cheese cake was phenomenal. Definitely worth a visit.
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RachelDonohue
Points +43
Great business - Edit
I've been to the GGC many times now and really appreciate the thought Dawn puts into the menu. There is a core menu and weekly specials. She gets to know the regulars which is a great feeling. I appreciate the blend of "mock" meat items like the V roll and straight up veggie goodness like the Thai peanut soup or bowls with different ingredients. I love that she makes platters for different occasions. She really puts her heart into the restaurant.
Read morePros: Snacks, To go desserts, Wholesale items like veganaise
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tor3alexander
Points +42
Lovely - Edit
Very happy to have an all vegan place right down the street. The staff is always so sweet. The food is always great. Love their different specials, and baked goods
Read morePros: All vegan!!
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MakeItDairyFree
Points +28
Great food, great service - Edit
The staff was really great but the food was even better. We tried the jackfruit nachos and got the chorizo chili special with a cowboy cookie for dessert. Great prices and great service.
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veggie_htx
Points +2089
Vegan gem in Pitman - Edit
I'm so happy that downtown Pitman has a vegan restaurant. The owner and staff are very welcoming.
Read moreI had their Beyond burger with cheese, served with a pickle spear and chips. 10/10 loved it. I also had the cowboy cookie, which was delicious, but I prefer my cookies really chewy and almost underbaked.
Note that they are closed on Mondays and start to run out of things Sunday, but everything is very fresh. I'd love to see a larger menu selection.
Pros: Friendly , Rotating baked goods
Cons: Closed for dinner
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CarolSuboleski
Points +18
Delicious and nutritious! - Edit
The gentle giant café is a real gem. It’s hard to believe the food is all vegan and good for you. I especially liked the chickpea sandwich. Their chocolate chip coconut cookie was to die for!
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NellCA
Points +44
Laidback 100% Vegan Cafe - Edit
It’s nestled in a nice historic town of Pitman, NJ, close to the Broadway 🎭 Theatre. This place is as though time was dialed back a half century with service to keep you in a time capsule based on the impression from the patrons. They’re only open from Wednesday thru Sunday 10 AM - 3 PM. All food served in this place is 100% vegan 🌱 and you can expect certain dishes to be sold out if you’ve arrived to late. Our food was not only heart healthy and delicious, we left this cafe filling satisfied and hopefully with this positive review you can relate.
Read morePros: Location , Service , Tasty
Cons: Menu Offerings
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Foodie777
Points +11
Trying to be vegan - Edit
I really wanted to try this place. I'm not vegan yet but I'm interested. I've been there 3 times and 2 of those times it was randomly closed even though I was there on a day/time they should have been open. Seems like it's more of a hobby than a business.
Read moreThe time I was there and it was open the staff was friendly and the food was pretty good but a very, very limited selection.
Pros: Cute place, Nice little town, Friendly staff
Cons: Closes randomly, Very limited menu, Styrafoam, everything was disposable
DawnCreamerLucas
Hi, i am the cafe owner and wanted to comment. Sorry we missed you. We try very hard to let people know when we need to close. Right now it is me and my husband on weekends (he must keep his day job) and i hired someone for weekdays with me. If something comes up or one of us is sick i cannot run the cafe alone. We are working hard to build our menu. And to address the Styrofoam i struggled with this and consulted quite a few people. It was there from previous business and part of what i paid for during purchase. Everyone agreed i should use it til its gone then look to more earth friendly products. Hope you will come see us again this is something i believe in and hoping to build into a caring community.
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SecondEventuality
Points +18
Delicious!!! - Edit
Finally had to chance to pop in here after catching the laurel market nearby - amazing food and warm hospitality, along with a sponsored animal sanctuary for your extra "change" to boot. I had the BLT, which was fantastic and hubby had the BBQ jackfruit w/ potato salad. Both were so yummy! I've tried to do BBQ jackfruit myself through the years and failed and I'm not crazy about the boxed version from Upton's so I kinda gave up on it, but Gentle Giant has made such a delis version of it that I can't wait to go back and try a whole plate for myself! My 5 year old loved it, too! Will be back, especially to support a local, plant-based cafe! Thanks for opening it!
Read morePros: delicious, entirely plant-based
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rpb
Points +55
Vegan in Pitman, NJ - Edit
Hopefully the opening of this cafe will encourage others to do the same. There definitely is an interest in all things vegan in the area.
Read morePros: The only all vegan eatery in Gloucester County , Reasonable prices, Decent food
Cons: Limited options, No fresh desserts , Bottled water for purchase
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nat813
Points +52
Amazing vegan cafe in South Jersey! - Edit
Love this place! The food is delicious and Dawn and Aaron are great.
Read morePros: Food is delicious!, Staff is great!, 100% vegan cafe in South Jersey
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cmaws
Points +16
Great food & great prices - Edit
Entirely vegan menu with great breakfast options and good prices! It's not signed very well, you do have to look for the street level sign.
Read morePros: All vegan, Good value, Kind staff
Cons: Short hours, Hard to find
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MaureenKoplow
Points +74
First Vegan Restaurant in Gloucester County, NJ - Edit
The first all vegan restaurant in Gloucester County just opened. Owner/Chef Dawn Lucas has dreamed about this for years, and finally had the opportunity and location to make her dream come true. The cafe offers breakfast and lunch, Wednesday thru Sunday, from 9 am to 3 pm. The room is small and cozy, and the food is all plant-based. I've had the tempeh BLT, lox-less bagel with vegan cream cheese, BBQ Jack fruit platter, chickpea salad platter, apple tart and Vinkie (vegan Twinkie). Everything is delicious! There are beautiful paintings on the wall of some of the animals NOT being served as meals, including cows, pigs and chicks. Dawn and her husband Aaron are super friendly and eager to answer any questions for people who are not familiar with some of the ingredients, or reasons to eat this way. They will choose and donate to an animal protection group or sanctuary every month. Good food, good karma, and a welcome addition to the area!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Animal Advocates
MaureenKoplow
Since my first review, the hours have changed. Now open Wednesday thru Sunday, 10am to 3pm. I've tried just about everything on the menu and it's all wonderful. Homemade soups, desserts, tofu scramble, grain bowls, all delicious! Sorry I can only give 5 stars - they deserve 10! Kudos to Dawn, Aaron and Christine (the lovely lady who does waitress duty during the week). In addition to the food, I've enjoyed meeting so many wonderful patrons of the cafe and having delightful conversations with friendly people.
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skyecoo
Points +273
So delicious and friendly!!!!! - Edit
Gentle Giant is currently doing its soft openings (I’m writing this on April 28, 2019), so the menu and hours are limited. Luckily I got there this morning and tried both the lox-less bagel and the breakfast Sammie. DELICIOUS. I’m so happy that Gloucester County has an all vegan cafe that is not only serving delicious food but doing wonderful outreach for the vegan lifestyle and for donating to local vegan farm sanctuaries. The ONLY constructive criticism I could give is to have some kind of breakfast side (which they might have on the full menu once it is available, I don’t know) and to use reusable plates/cups for sit-in customers. Other than that, I can NOT complain. The owners are also very nice and welcoming, and you can really tell that they care. THANK YOU Gentle Giant Cafe!
Read morePros: reasonably priced VEGAN food, delicious food , Welcoming
Cons: No breakfast sides (yet), disposable plates and cups
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cromwelliankathy
Points +207
Delicious food! - Edit
This is a cute cafe in a small town. I tried the chickpea wrap with a side of potato salad and the jackfruit nachos. Both were really good! The owner was there and she is very sweet. The service was good and friendly. The prices were good. I definitely recommend this place. Can’t wait to go back and try other options. It’s all vegan!
Read morePros: All vegan, Eat healthy or satisfy your junk food cravings, Try the jackfruit nachos
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