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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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73 Reviews
First Review by Vegan Goddess
theevetree
Points +158
worth the wait! - Edit
excellent food with a wide variety of choices too. the incredible juice bar is a bonus! however, ordering is really hectic & there's always a crazy line so you end up spending longer waiting than eating. i also wish it was cheaper but don't we all...
Read morePros: great food, endless juice/smoothie combos
Cons: pricey, no good public transport nearby
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wolfy
Points +26
If your thinking about becoming vegan! - Edit
This place is a must try especially if your a new vegan. The food is fresh and packed with amazing flavor you won't even miss the meat! I've had friends who are meat eaters and can't believe all the food is 100% vegan. In my opinion the ginger "chicken" is a must try I also really liked the pepper "steak". Everything is made the day of and is out buffet style and the workers serve you. It can get very busy since they are very popular but the wait is no more then 10 minutes usually. This place is great for a quick up and have seating options if your not in a rush.
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Quick pick up or dine in
Cons: Hard to find parking
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renee.duquette
Points +699
Delicious food fast! - Edit
Every dish I have tried in this place has been off the charts good. This is a must stop.
Read morePros: The staff is friendly
Cons: I wish there was a Florida location 😉
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meccabell
Points +97
a LOT of good food!!! - Edit
There were so many choices that I could not wrap my head around it all. There’s something for everyone. Whether you are having food or you want something light, you can make it work. Desserts are out of this world!!!
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ShaniHannah
Points +17
awesome - Edit
First time tasting the food today. I'm in love. Can't wait to try more.
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vallinas91
Points +16
love it - Edit
Amazing food. Food fresh every time. Their "chicken" wraps are delicious !
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missglamgebra
Points +39
A great find! - Edit
Omg, I really enjoyed eating at this cute little eatery. I had the BBQ chikn, macaroni and cheese, and chickpeas. The flavor was incredible and refreshing to know that vegan culinary creativity could be so delicious.
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unabashed
Points +332
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 - Edit
Everything here is ace. If you want mac-n-cheese, arrive early. Big portions, fair prices, and a nice selection of desserts from Vegan Treats along with in-house Guyanese-style baked goods like pineapple tart and cassava pone. I always bring my own containers and they fill them up for me with all that awesome home-cooked food. I haven't tried the juice bar yet, but they have a nice selection of fresh fruit and vegetable juices to choose from.
Read moreFor anyone complaining about slow service, this is indicative of many small Caribbean places. Culturally speaking, they are usually not in a rush and move in a very controlled fashion. In terms of seating, this is more of a takeout joint, but if you must sit, please don't clown their lack of arrangements. Their setup is typical of NYC Caribbean take-out shops, so there's nothing out of the norm here. Just have an uncomfortable seat and enjoy some of the best comfort food you'll ever have.
I'm really lucky to live only a couple of miles from here. If you're in town or flying in/out of JFK, stop here on your way to or from the airport. You'll be in for a great experience.
Pros: Mac-n-cheese is legendary, Big portions/inexpensive , Caribbean specialty items
Cons: None
Chidiogo
Thank you for your review! I had a question-- do you bring your own reusable container to be more eco friendly? And does the container you bring correspond to the meal size (small, medium, large) that you plan on ordering? I may want to try this myself!
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aslade06
Points +24
Ital jockey is my fav - Edit
as good as it gets for vegan take out.
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maltman23
Points +6862
Worth a trip from JFK - Edit
Kind of hole-in-the-wall looking, but everything is vegan, and quite tasty. You order at the counter, and if you like, you can follow a corridor in the back for place to sit and eat. There were several people in line with me, all regulars, and everyone was saying how much they love the place.
Read moreThe eggplant side dish that I had was delicious! If was hungrier, I'd try the vegan blueberry cheesecake that the woman at the next table is liking so much that she called her cousin to tell her about it.
Pros: Tasty!
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LakhbirSingh
Points +31
amazing food - Edit
I have tried their food and it's pretty good. They even have a sitting arrangements. Great place to eat Vegitarian food. Must try!!!
Read moreCons: hard to get parking
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asicconi
Points +74
LOVE this place! - Edit
I absolutely love this place! I stop here every time on the way to and from JFK. Their mac and cheese and their drumsticks are amazing! And so are their cheesecakes, especially the chocolate/peanut butter ones... Their prices are also very reasonable considering how large the portions are. Highly recommend it!
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Carlyjeg
Points +171
Best Mac N Cheese - Edit
This mac n cheese.... Out of this world... Cannot believe it's vegan!!! And their jerk chicken and chicken burgers were awesome. Cannot wait to go back and try everything.
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Lauralei
Points +606
Wow!! So good!! - Edit
I went here last night for the first time and got food to go. It was amazing. There are a few vegan Caribbean places in NYC but this is the best I've had so far. The prices are fair and the portions are huge. There was so much to choose from, and they just kept putting out more trays as I was waiting to order. I was overwhelmed. It was so hard to narrow it down! There were a few people in front of me but the line moved quickly. Because they're busy, the food doesn't just sit there- everything was fresh and delicious!
Read moreI had the large meal- 3 sides and 2 proteins for $13. I ordered kale, spinach and curried chickpeas with BBQ drumsticks and ginger chick'n. The drumsticks looked so good I knew my family would want more so I ordered 3 extra. I was right, they loved everything! The greens were so, so fantastic. I also ordered 2 veggie patties and 3 desserts and the whole bill came to $35. The cakes are from Vegan Treats, not that they label them but I've read that in other reviews and saw a bunch that I have already had at other places. The selection at Veggie Castle is bigger than I've seen anywhere else though. The cakes I got were flavors we'd never had before: peanut butter chocolate cheesecake, German chocolate cake and a huge cinnamon bun. Because of the fast turnover there, the desserts were super fresh. Vegan Treats makes great stuff but sometimes they are a little dry but I figure that's because they are a little stale. Not at Veggie Castle; everything was moist and delicious- and they were at least half the price of the same thing at say, Atlas Cafe in Manhattan. The German chocolate cake with coconut frosting was amazing. I will definitely be back. They have so many options- all vegan, all fresh. I can't wait to try their breakfast. They also have burgers and fries as well as fresh juices. I'm so excited to have found this place!!
Pros: lots and lots of choices, fresh food, fair prices
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Harlequinade
Points +33
Awesome Food! - Edit
Only place in queens where I can get Vegan "BBQ Ribs" and some Okra and Collard Greens.
Read moreIt's the tastiest thing ever.
Seriously, I had a fix for this stuff for weeks and everyday I would drive down that crazy crowded van wyck just to get it.
Only downsides are: Hard to find parking, and is not a sit down place.
Pros: Casual Atmosphere, Great Food, Nice Service
Cons: No Parking, No Sit Downs (well they have two stools)
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slo0go
Points +2494
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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beetsrock
Points +956
Get This! - Edit
I went a few miles out of my way to JFK to try Veggie Castle and it was a delicious detour! It's a treat to have an all-vegan menu to choose from and it was difficult to choose. Ended up with a plate of sweet and sour tofu, steamed greens, and kidney bean stew. All were excellent. Huge selection of juices to cure any ailment you may or may not have -- went with a kale and citrus mix to battle "fatigue." Vegan cake slices were 3 for $10 so had to try three -- get the carrot cake and you will not be disappointed. In addition to the tummy-pleasing food, the staff was delightful and there is seating in a very sleek little dining room where you can take your time to savor the food and listen to reggae.
Read morePros: amazing menu selection, generous portions, huge juice variety
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Petra♥️
Points +128
Soy burger was amazing! - Edit
I was suprised how good a plain vegan soy burger with ketchup tasted!
Read moreThe people working there we're very nice.
Pros: Nice people
Cons: Not everything looks fresh
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Vegan Goddess
Points +118
good - Edit
This is vegan caribbean food that's very good. It's cafeteria style with only 2-3 places to sit. The food is big portions and reasonably priced. The shakes/smoothies are VERY overpriced. They also have the vegan cakes from PA for a reasonable price.
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