Vegan
American
Indian
Organic
Take-out
Gluten-free
Breakfast
Fast casual vegan café offering smoothies, toasts, açai bowls, salads and more. Indoor seating not available. Reported closed December 2023.
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439 E Front St, Traverse City, Michigan, USA, 49686
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- Outdoor seating
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Last update on 07 Dec 2023 by VeganTravelRN
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Added by jashmore80 on 11 Jul 2021
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34 Reviews
First Review by egst
VeganTravelRN
Points +300
Say yes to a Samosa for Breakfast😄 - Edit
I went here with 2 non-vegan friends and we all ordered the Bollywood Burrito. I added on a Samosa and wish I would of ordered 3 more! The Burrito was great and full of flavor. I dipped it in the sauce that came with the Samosa and would highly suggest it😄Incredibly filling and quick, I believe this will be a breakfast staple for any vegan in the TC area.
Read morePros: Flavor, Samosas! , Quick
Cons: Pricey
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colleenw114
Points +130
Fantastic food! - Edit
We went here with two non-veg friends and we all loved what we got. One friend even kept saying he was surprised how good it was! We will definitely have to eat here again next time we’re in TC.
Read morePros: Delicious food!, All vegan, Friendly service
Cons: No indoor seating
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gopugyourself
Points +133
Delicious - Edit
so glad we had the opportunity to visit Zest during our weekend trip to Traverse City. I wanted to try everything on their menu ! Love the whole food plant based and environmentally friendly vibe.
Read morePros: lots of options
Cons: limited hours
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XOXO
Points +2073
Home made - Edit
If you are looking for a home made style restaurant, then this place is exactly what you are looking for. If you are looking for an experience, then you can find some good food here.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-08-22
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JillKeb
Points +235
MUST EAT HERE - Edit
There is LOVE in this food! The owner cares about the details and you taste it in her culinary creations!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-07-26
Pros: Fresh, Flavorful, Great Service
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Buddhacat01
Points +75
Yummy!!! - Edit
Was traveling from Slerping Bear Dunes. Stopped in for lunch. Loved the sweet staff and that menu has so many great ingredients! We had the Bollywood Burrito- about 10 amazing ingredients, flavor was sooo good. I’ll ge back if in the area.
Read morePros: Variety of foods , Flavor!!! , Service
Cons: None!
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smilingstrawberry
Points +35
Best all vegan place in TC - Edit
This location creates dishes that not only look good, they make you feel good too! I’m in love with their samosas with the delectable green sauce, and their grilled set up! Vegan paradise here
Read morePros: Delicious and healthy, All vegan, Yummy smoothies
Cons: Short hours
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laewas
Points +106
Delicious restaurant - Edit
We had to come back the day after !!!
Read moreDelicious
Pros: Açaí bowl, Toast, Soup
Cons: No bathrooms
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mamasfood
Points +27
Delicious and convenient - Edit
Terrific food, friendly staff. Discovered while on vacation, and we returned several times for lunch.
Read morePros: Delicious and creative wraps, Tasty, beautiful bowls, View of the water outside
Cons: No indoor seating
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Vegan_Stephen
Points +32
Superb vegan kitchen - Edit
A Great variety of unique vegan plates that incorporate a stunning spice blend and mouth drooling flavor. Lots of smoothie options and tasty morsels. Splendid patio and nice staff with putting plant based needs first.
Read morePros: Flavor, Variety , Smoothies
Cons: None
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bicycleben
Points +172
Smoothie goodness - Edit
Banana bread and green machine smoothies hit the spot, haven’t gotten a chance to test their other options yet.
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shawnafisher
Points +1157
Great food!! - Edit
I loved the TLT and cannot wait to try more items on their menu in the future!!
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AndrewPate
Points +41
Worthwhile Stop - Edit
A lot of choices that are easily viewable and they have a sheet that breaks the ingredients in each meal option.
Read morePros: All Vegan Options, Meals of the week
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cassiekay
Points +612
Loved this place! - Edit
This place was so adorable!! I got their breakfast burrito which was also gluten free and so tasty!! My bf got the chickpea, quinoa, arugula salad which he loved. They have a few picnic tables that overlook the river and lake which was cute. We would definitely go back!
Read morePros: Everything is vegan , Outdoor patio area, Healthy food
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Aub57
Points +36
Yummy Indian Style Vegan Food - Edit
The burrito I had was delicious, outdoor seating nice view of water!
Read morePros: Friendly and helpful staff, Variety of food options, Compostable Silverware
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alexmport
Points +106
Delicious place for breakfast - Edit
Zest has a lot of really tasty options. So far we’ve tried their avocado hummus toast, açaí and dragonfruit smoothie bowls, samosas, and soup. They never disappoint! The outdoor seating is also really lovely.
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SistaEsi
Points +42
Everything we had was amazing! - Edit
Burrito with many wonderful flavors; great selection of toast toppings; fresh fruit on the oatmeal; delicious coffee!
Read morePros: ALL vegan!, Coconut creamer for coffee, Compostable serviceware
Cons: Only open til 3pm
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Davesw
Points +4848
Interesting menu! - Edit
Smoothies, toasts and Indian inspired dishes! I'm not a big fan of toasts, but there were a few things on the menu that I want to try.
Read morePros: Vegan breakfast (can be hard to find)
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ShanHan
Points +90
Delicious Samosas - Edit
Try the Samosas and Cherry-mint Kombucha!
Read morePros: All vegan, Friendly staff, Compostable containers and cutlery
Cons: No restroom 😬, took my containers home to compost - no bin?
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JakeFuller
Points +1562
Favorite Vegan Food in TC - Edit
My favorite spot to get all vegan food in town! I’ve had about half of the menu and often opt for the weekly Indian specials. Love the smoothies and Açaí bowls too!
Read morePros: Healthy , Decent prices , Weekly special Indian dish
Cons: No indoor eating
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JaySun1111
Points +22
OUTSTANDING!!! - Edit
Super interesting recipes and fresh and delicious ingredients!! The owners are friendly and have a great story. Not overpriced. Fast service and an absolutely magnificent meal
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jimhandrich
Points +23
Plant Based in TC - Edit
Stopped in looking for lunch, but settled on a green smoothie to go since they had no seating. Menu looked great though, nice variety.
Read morePros: All or mostly vegan menu, Great green smoothie!, Friendly and knowledgeable staff
Cons: No inside seating yet
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NoMIvegan
Points +53
Best vegan in TC!!!! Yum, yum, yum!!! - Edit
Zest opened summer of 2021 -- I've been a few times and have tried many items. I LOVE the samosas! They have smoothies, salads, avocado toast (the basic avo toast is great!), burritos, baked oatmeal, etc. No indoor seating, but about six picnic tables outside. If you are vegan, or just want a really awesome plant-based meal or snack, stop by Zest -- they won't disappoint. Oh, and the employees are very friendly. : )
Read morePros: yummy food, friendly employees
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tomtheplantsman
Points +868
A nice spot - Edit
I really liked the smoothies and samosas, the staff is mighty friendly, and the outdoor seating is very nice. Only ding is that the avocado toast is on fairly dry bread, really wished it could’ve been a tasty chewy sourdough to ratchet it up to 5 stars
Read morePros: All vegan!, Friendly staff
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MeganMaryO'Brien
Points +138
Yummy breakfast! - Edit
Good selection of smoothies, avocado toast, and other light/healthy breakfast and lunch options. I had the curry breakfast burrito and a small smoothie and it was really good. Service was incredibly friendly. Will be back!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-09-29
Pros: All vegan, Healthy, Fast
Cons: No indoor seating
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lazwright
Points +101
Darling place with Indian flair - Edit
Delightful hidden gem-stumbled across this place on my travels. Thrilled to find Indian cuisine on the menu. Samosas are hands-down the best I’ve ever had!
Read morePros: Veggie and vegan menu, Friendly staff, Excellent food
Cons: Small space, Take out / outdoor seating only, Limited seating
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Offwego
Points +70
Fantastic spot with a friendly staff! - Edit
Friendly folks. Very good lunch on the go! Didn’t seems to mind our “home improvement attire!”
Read morePros: Bollywood Burrito
Cons: Good value
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