Casual vegan eatery est. since the 2000s in a spot off Van Wyck Expwy. Offers counter service spread of ready made savory dishes plus cakes and baked goods. Uses mock meats and vegan cheese. Food is West Indian and Caribbean inspired. Everything is vegan apart from honey in a few items. Black-owned. Instagram @veggiecastle Open Mon-Sun 9:30am-10:00pm.
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132-09 Liberty Ave (at Queens), Jamaica, New York, USA, 11419
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71 Reviews
First Review by Vegan Goddess
slo0go
Points +2476
Delicious Caribbean Food! - Edit
I love it here! EVERYTHING is vegan. This is a counter service type establishment. They make a number of dishes that you can take with you or eat in their newish seating area (they used to just have a couple of stools and a little counter, but now they have a whole room with several tables and chairs).
Read moreEverything is so good! I buy a lot of vegan goodies from Vege Eats in Flushing, and a lot of Veggie Castle II's food seems to be made from the same stuff (which is really interesting, because most of the products at Vege Eats are from Taiwan). I just wish my cooking was as good as Veggie Castle II's! My partner and I love to order a large meal (two protein dishes and three sides) and share. It is plenty of food for two, though you may love it so much, you'll want to get more. AND they have vegan patties (fake Jamaican beef patties, callaloo patties, bean patties, fake fish patties, etc etc etc).
They also have a lot of desserts. Some look like they are from Vegan Treats in PA, but the flavors are unlike those that are usually sold in NYC. I've seen pistacchio cake at Veggie Castle II. Some desserts are made in house, including their Jamaican cassava cake. It's so delicious! Much like a Filipino cassava cake, but much more coconutty. Next Christmas, I'll be sure to see if they sell vegan rum cake. MMMMM!!!
Also try their herbal root beverages, if your curiosity is piqued!
The restaurant is only closed three days a year: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's, I think!
Pros: Everything is vegan!, Caribbean food!, Patties!
Cons: None!
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laurenjach
Points +488
Incredible vegan food - Edit
I come here every single time I come home from JFK. They have everything from sandwiches to a juice bar to pastries to a buffet where you can tell them which items you want them to add to your container. My favorite is the “wings” which have an actual stick in them to mimic a real wing.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-07
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Joaquincarral
Points +188
Excellent VEGAN food - Edit
We stopped on our way home from JFK. Perfect place to grab a quick bite. The quality is super good too.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-04
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VisionMixer
Points +240
Large variety of Vegan dishes - Edit
A wonderful selection of vegan options is served buffet-style by a server, including freshly prepared juices and a variety of vegan bakery items such as cakes and pastries.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-17
Cons: Take out only
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whatisair
Points +27
Yummy - Edit
I always get my Uber eats meals from here, love this place. They have a wide variety of foods but my fave is the Mac and cheese, potatoes, and drum sticks. The lentil patties come second.
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AllinmiAngel
Points +75
Always satisfied after ordering here - Edit
They got it all and some of my favorites were the blueberry cheesecake, mushroom burger and the fried chicken. I got the BBQ version and it's the best. The large meal is the best.
Read morePros: Mushroom, chicken, veggie and beyond Burgers, Lots of Cakes, Hearty meals
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PlantbasedQueen🩷
Points +653
Delicious variety of food - Edit
I loved the variety, so many imitations of meat dishes that tasted 10/10.
Read morePros: Variety , The fast pace
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sweetdaddygotu
Points +446
Vegetarian/ Vegan Food - Edit
There are plenty of vegan and vegeterian options. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Food set out buffet style behind glass, Juice options labeled well, Tastes OK
Cons: Food not labeled, Have ask what's vegan and what's considered protei, Tight area, kinda pricey
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devon_lee
Points +159
would def come back here again! - Edit
busy little spot with great food! we both got the vegan chicken sandwich and i added avocado to mine, they both came with fries (which were seasoned a little spicy in a good way!) and i got a small mac and cheese to go. everything was so good, and on our way out they even gave us some free quinoa to take home! would definitely come back here to try more!
Read morePros: can choose off the menu or buffet style, large dessert selection as well , quick service
Cons: no dine in (not really a con, but just saying)
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Salema77
Points +56
Best Vegan Food hands down - Edit
I loved the fact that they have a bakery and make fresh bread, roti, patties, and desserts daily. The selection ofvegannfood is amazing. The Mac n cheese, the lo mein, the chickn on a stick, collard greens and plantains were amazing.
Read morePros: Food selection, Portion sizes
Cons: Parking is as n issue
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TKD
Points +32
Delicious! - Edit
Delicious vegan fast food. We stopped here on our way home from JFK.
Read morePros: Vegan, Vegan desserts , Inexpensive
Cons: No seating
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Mike_Noise
Points +114
Its still called Veggie Castle - Edit
Quick pitstop for everything vegan
Read morePros: Mixed plates are always a plus to be in and out, The menu authentic as usual no question, Desserts are Dyme-A-Duzin
Cons: Where’s the place was bigger, Barely a place to park, Need to be open 24 seven
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Ameisherry
Points +13657
Amazing - Edit
The juice are amazing , there’s no dine in area , it’s like a buffet you can pick what you like to go, I’m not sure why it’s label as vegetarian but not vegan though because I don’t see any egg and dairy products
Read moreINTJ_mara
Apparently they use honey, that’s why it’s labeled as vegetarian.
Read moreAmeisherry
Omg which dish has honey ?
Read moreINTJ_mara
Not sure which ones😒But several reviews mention it and Happy Cow’s description also states that.
Read moreAmeisherry
I see, so it’s a Buddhism influenced religion restaurant, so very common most of their smoothies will add honey, but their juice is fresh squeezed so it’s good, I have strong allergy reactions towards honey, I ordered the fresh squeezed juice from Uber so they make it a juice bar way ( also there’s a Latino mama there, so I see plantain there too😄 I can taste the differences when something contains honey , in USA people very often call people honey, I don’t really like people call me honey because as I said I have strong allergy reaction to it, my throat will instantly dry up and I will lose voice instantly. I grew up in a community we don’t really use honey, honey is a fancy expensive western item. I prefer people call me sweetheart or dear , but I won’t correct them when they call me honey I find it rude to just correct people , but people who know me or close to me they know I don’t like honey
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Xtralife
Points +153
Good food - Edit
We were leaving JFK and starving and we came upon this place on HappyCow. The food was awesome, lots of options and very busy in there.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Prices are reasonable
Cons: No place to sit down and eat
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RichBeBe
Points +809
Slipping - Edit
I have been going there since they opened and actually back when they opened in Brooklyn in a closed down White Castle. I have always loved their food and had great conversations and liked the staff. I was a regular going almost once a week and now I barely ever go due to moving, work, etc.
Read moreEvery time I go now I am disappointed. The food does not seems as good as it was and none of the staff I knew are there anymore and the staff that helped me the last few times were downright rude.
I also feel that the taste has gone down a bit as well as the portions.
Something that pisses me off is if I order a small which has two sides and one protein and order drumsticks I get two drumsticks. Bit if I order a medium with two side and two proteins and ask for drumsticks I only get one. I asked and he said "You get one" with a medium. So I guess one drumstick is $4.75. I told him skip the drumstick and I will get another protein. I got the other protein, but with some eyerolls, snickers and attitude.
I will give them one more chance, but really disappointed with the quality and service.
Pros: Amazing Selection
Cons: Customer Service, Portions!
slugluv1313
ugh -- sorry to hear this 😿😿 -- i used to go to the Brooklyn location all the time too! (Church Avenue?) fantastic food, huge portions, and the sweetest humans working there
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lime.skyblue
Points +576
Off-Menu Item: Sugarcane Juice. Caribbean-Inspired Comfort Food. - Edit
I was a regular customer at Veggie Castle when I lived close by from 2016-2018-- and during those years, I went to Veggie Castle at least 50 times.
Read moreThough their menu includes items with fixed ingredients, I always got the make-your-own-meal: you choose the size of your dish, then tell the staff workers what food items you want, by pointing to their buffet display.
I've always enjoyed their mac and cheese and BBQ drumsticks (all vegan, of course)! And this is off the menu, but they have sugarcane juice available-- which is always delicious.
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Ms.Jenna
Points +525
Good Food - Edit
Love the food, was visiting family for a week and we ate here daily. Awesome dinner options like Mac and cheese, curry tofu along with rice and peas. Also, they have the grill menu for vegan burgers, soy chicken sandwiches and more. The con is that when you call to place your order the phone line is always busy and when they do pick up they are rude. Also they always run out of food, so you gotta place your order early.
Read morePros: Fast services, Decent prices, Many vegan options
Cons: Poor customer service over the phone , Phone line always busy, Run out of food options by 5pm
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Tom1973
Points +704
Now on Uber Eats - Edit
This place is iconic and it’s now paired with Uber eats as well.
Read morePros: Tons of options , Incredible soul food/Caribbean flavors , Affordable
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AM7
Points +40
Awesome Vegan Spot! - Edit
Veggie Castle is simply amazing! I treated myself to a large plate of the pepper chick’n with quinoa, steamed veggies, okra and chick peas. I love most if not all the selection of items on the menu. Such a large selection makes it hard to choose. The food is worth every bit of the $15.50 plus tax. Best believe I will be back very soon! You will enjoy this place, I guarantee it!
Read morePros: Plenty vegan options, Juice bar on site, Great selection of food at a decent price.
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RebeccaSullivan
Points +6535
One of the Best Meals - Edit
One of the best meals I’ve ever had. We got a medium meal with ginger chicken, bbq drumsticks, and double Mac n cheese, plus an impossible chopped cheese, oyster mushroom burger and brownie cheesecake. It was out of this world.
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CatalinaIsauraTapia
Points +155
Best vegan spot in queens - Edit
I love this place. The food is AMAZING. We always get takeout for vegan thanksgiving - even my meat loving dad devours his veggie castle 😂 there’s also American style dishes YUM
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Black owned business, Reasonable prices
Cons: Always packed , Sometimes they run out of items if it’s been a bu
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Klarina
Points +40
Great soul foos - Edit
This place isn't 100% vegab because their juices/smoothies include bee pollen and honey as options. But everything else is vegan.
Read morePros: 99.9% vegan
Cons: Very small space
Eden69
Thanks for this! I wondered why Veggie Castle didn't show up in my vegan listings.
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Vic_M_Munoz
Points +230
Vegan legend - Edit
Never has a bad meal here. Been coming here for two years and have enjoyed every single plate I’ve ever had. My first time having vegan Mac and cheese was from Veggie Castle and that experience was the catalyst for me becoming fully vegan soon after. My one concern is that their peanut punch has honey listed as an ingredient. The product is from Sybil’s (a non-vegan Caribbean restaurant around the corner) and I’m aware that some people consider honey vegan, but I felt that is something that should be pointed out to the general visitor of this place
Read morePros: Great prices
Cons: At least one product has honey
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NuuChapterz
Points +30
Depends on the server!! 🤬 - Edit
I come 2 this spot quite often. I love the food options and the portions, depending on who's serving (They'll serve U a kiddie meal if you're not paying attention!)
Read moreThe 2 brothers behind the counter have THE WORST attitudes!!! No patience!!! Don't U dare ask a few questions about ingredients. I ended up leaving the plate there and walking 2 the corner 2 Sybil's.
If NOT 4 those 2 stank brothers, an easy 4-5 stars!!!
Pros: Vegan mac & cheese, Butternut squash , The patties 🤪
Cons: Those 2 stank brothers behind the counter!!!
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broccolighost
Points +18
Staple Vegan Spot in NYC - Edit
I've been coming here since their opening many years ago and it never disappoints! There's a reason a line is always out the door. All the food is fresh and full of flavor. Vegan and non-vegans must make the trip into Queens to try their food. It's worth it.
Read morePros: Fully vegan menu, Flavorful, Large variety of food
Cons: Sometimes long waits, Gets crowded in the small ordering space
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NinaDee
Points +32
Delicious! - Edit
Didn’t care for the “curry goat” but the other proteins and sides were good. Wish the rice and bean dish was more flavorful. Mac and cheese was great though! Awesome try though!
Read morePros: All vegan , Lots of options
Cons: Would like more flavor , Less hurried staff
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VinnyAngelo
Points +205
You'll love it - Edit
This place was the bomb!! Everything was so good.. I can't wait to go back
Read morePros: All vegan restaurant , Tons of options
Cons: Parking
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