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Atlas Cafe: NYC

Vegan Philly Steak ( $6.75)

So I headed down to the LES to try a cute little quaint NY cafe. Called Atlas Cafe. This place is a small ( very small- no room for a bathroom. ha) This place offers cheap, healthy, yummy sandwiches, paninis, wraps, crepes, breakfast items, smoothies, salads, pastas, eggs ( for those of you who don't go totally vegan), and a HUGE case of desserts ( some non vegan but mostly vegan).  I have to admit I had one problem with this place.. TO many choices! I was so torn on what to get but narrowed it down between a breakfast bagel ( which I will have to try next time) and the Vegan Philly Steak Sandwich- which is what I ended up ordering ( $6.75) Mixed Greens, Roasted Red Peppers, Tomato, Onion, and Carrot on a whole wheat baguette- served with chips although I subbed for a side salad. This sandwich was a good portion of food but didn't leave me feeling overly stuffed. When I think of  a philly I think of a big "meaty" sandwich but this was nice and light. Really delicious. At first bite I didn't get a whole lot of flavor but then it hit me a  scrumptious spicy taste with fresh Vegan meat that was just fabulous! This place offers a lot of Moroccan type middle eastern type entrees which is pretty cool. They had a huge case of desserts but I arrived kind of early and didn't really feel like dessert at that point, and knowing that I would be coming back for that bagel I decided to wait, so you'll have to check back for a review of desserts... I did take a snapshot of that dessert case though just to get you excited. Like I said I will most assuredly be going back to Atlas, there are just to many great things I have to try.. Atlas is everything you would think of a NY cafe. Small, quaint,  quick service ( 5 minutes if that waiting for my food), kind but fast paced servers. Really enjoyed this cafe. They kept the doors open so we all got some of that great breeze blowing through the city today. All in all a great cafe with great prices and great food!:)

Peace, Love, and Vegan Food,

Kris

Atlas Cafe
75 2nd Avenue (4th street)
New York NY.
212.539.0966

Teany: NYC

Turkey Club ($8.00)

Cookie ($3.00)

Vanilla Berry Cream Tea ($4.50)

So I found a cute little place that has a vegan menu with some eggs available and is such a cute place for brunch/lunch. Teany on the LES. This place is a great place to sit outside on a nice cool day or enjoy the cool temperature inside with a pot of tea:) It has SO many varieties of hot tea ( to many to choose from!), ice tea specials, food specials, breakfast and lunch. Today I arrived around 11 but to my dismay ( the only complaint I have btw) they were already out of vegan scones.! what?! 11 a.m. on Saturday and already out of scones. sadness.. I did however end up ordering some fantastic items! I started off with a pot of "Vanilla Berry Cream Tea" ( $4.50) - no worries about the price this is for a pretty big pot so worth the money. This tea was so scrumptious. Hibiscus blossoms, apple bits, rosehips, and genuine bourbon vanilla combine to produce a fruity, creamy flavor. Let me tell you it absolutely did, slightly sweet but fresh felt as if I was eating fresh fruit while smelling a rose garden. mhmm. I then ordered the "Turkey Club"($8.00) made with tempeh bacon,vegan turkey slices,greens, tomatoes, and veganaise. served with a side salad and dressing. This was a thick and "meaty" delicious sandwich the bread is freshly toasted so that comes hot and the middle is almost to thick to eat (almost) I loved this sandwich and cannot wait to try the other offerings at Teany! I saw in the bakery case so many vegan desserts like carrot cake, apple crumble pie, and peanut butter bomb cake..but i wasn't really in the mood for a big rich piece of cake, so I just decided to skip dessert UNTIL I passed by a HUGE cookie that looked to good to say no to, so I didn't! I never really got the name of this cookie but from what I ate I will call it the "Oat Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookie" ($3.00) Thick cookie filled with vegan chocolate chips, fresh pieces of coconuts all pulled together with divine oats. I am in love with this cookie. It's right up there if not above the cookies you can order at Candle Cafe. All in all I love this place, it's a cute place to sit and read a book while sipping on tea or grabbing a bite to eat with a friend. You have to head down to the lower east side and grab a seat!:) Eat Clean and Healthy!!

Peace, Love, and Vegan Food,

Kris

Teany
90 Rivington St.
New York, NY.
212.475.9190
8 am.- 1am. everyday:)

The Green Bean Cafe: NYC

So I after eating at The Green Bean Cafe yesterday I decided to get me something to go ( since they have such a great case of to go sandwiches and goodies) I decided to get the "Tempeh BLT" ($6.00)- This sandwich was just as great as the other one I tried. This had tempeh, tomato, vegan mayo, and romaine lettuce on delicious seeded whole grain bread. I absolutely adore the bread that it came on, I could have simply eaten the bread and been satisfied. It was full of seeds which gave it a great crunch with the tempeh and veggies. A delicious sandwich and great to grab on the go! Eat Clean:)

The Green Bean Cafe
1413 York Avenue
New York NY.
212.861.1539

The Green Bean Cafe: NYC

Cheddar Burger ($7.50)

Peanut Butter /Oatmeal Cookie($2.00) Macaroon ($1.75)

Banana Chocolate Muffin ( $2.50)

I got a chance to go by a place that I have been skeptical of trying, simply because I havent found to much information online about the cafe and the reviews were mixed. "The Green Bean Cafe" on the UES. Let me begin by saying I really enjoyed the food at this place. It's a small cafe so a lot of people get things to go ( which they have a full case pre-made.. sandwiches, salads, desserts, drinks, and smoothies.. but they also have sandwiches and food like pizza made to order along with raw dishes and desserts like vegan ice cream!) There is only about 6 seats available so if you want to eat in come early. They also offer breakfast starting at 7 a.m. The service was sub par. The guy who served me was nice but not to knowledgeable about the food they offered and didn't have many suggestions, the other woman working there was simply put a little rude. Let's get back to the food though - the most important part. I ordered the "Cheddar Burger" ($7.50)- this is a homemade soy vegetable patty ( which was mouth watering good), sauteed onions, mushrooms ( which i opted out of), tomato, romaine lettuce, vegan mayo, dijon mustard, served on a Whole Wheat Bun, and of course daiya cheddar cheese. This normally comes with a side of organic tortilla chips and a pickle but I decided to get a salad ( $1.50 extra). { you can also swap out the chips for homefries, or steamed greens}. As I said this sandwich was way beyond my expectations of amazing. Great portion, comes out hot from the kitchen, with a thick slice of tomato and fresh organic lettuce.. simply delicious. Now for dessert! They had so many I decided to get a few things and try a piece of each so I could review them for you! I got an "Oatmeal Cookie" and a "Peanut Butter Cookie" ($2.00 each)- they clearly label all the desserts whether they are wheat free, raw, gluten free, and also list each ingredient. These cookies were both fantastic! You can tell they are freshly baked on the premises each day, soft and crumbly with huge raisins and fresh peanuts! I favored the Oatmeal Cookie simply because as a whole I enjoy oatmeal cookies over most others. I also ordered the "Wheat Free Chocolate Macaroon" ( $1.75). I really enjoyed this- thinner than a regular macaroon so it almost reminded me of a cookie. Soft and oozing with fresh pieces of coconut, one of the best macaroons I believe have touched my lips;) Finally the guy working behind the counter convinced me to get a "Chocolate Chip Banana Muffin" ($2.50)- I'll admit I finished this muffin without saving a piece- moist and fluffy from the banana with some chocolate chips to give it that extra kick. A fantastic muffin - Of course we all know my favorite muffins come from Chef Brookes in Fort Myers. This muffin was yummy though. As a whole I would tell everyone to go to The Green Bean Cafe- even though its small its worth it to come early and get a seat or take your lunch and head over to central park on a cool day:) Eat Clean kiddos:)!

Peace, Love, and Vegan Food,

Kris

The Green Bean Cafe
1413 York Avenue
New York NY.
212.861.1539

S'Nice: NYC

So I tried a new place in the city 'Snice- a quaint little place filled with young people reading and older people enjoying the calm of the restaurant. I read  Quarry Girls Post about 'SNice and I knew I had to try it out. She ordered the Tempeh Reuben ( $8.75) and it looked so amazing thats exactly what I ordered! The sandwich was absolutely amazing! Whole wheat toast lightly toasted with with tempeh, sauerkraut, vegan thousand island dressing and soy cheese. yum. this was like the most amazing grilled cheese you could possibly ever have then add tempeh and all the goodies listed above. A perfect combination, I don't know how they do it but it is divine. Generally it comes with a side of greens but they 
had just brought out fresh broccoli with red pepper flakes so I had to have that ($1.50 extra for changing). The broccoli was delicious as well the flavor was fantastic! After lunch I ordered one (ok I took another one for later;) } Energy Cookie ( $2.75) Full of pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, raisins, cranberries, and other dried fruits all pulled together with oats- simply put Heavenly. I don't

Tempeh Reuben ( $8.75)

think I can find anything to compain about at this restaurant. I will most definitely be coming back. They have a HUGE menu with almost to many choices to decide ( I asked for a recommendation and knowing how much quarry girl liked it, I had to taste)  . They offer smoothies, desserts, sandwiches, paninis, salads, and breakfast. ( lunch starts at 11) . SO head on out and try 'Snice you won't be disappointed:) Eat clean and healthy kiddos:)

Peace, Love, and Vegan Food,

Kris


'Snice
45 8th Avenue
New York NY.
212.645.0310

Energy Cookie ( $2.75)

Homemade: Seduction Seitan Sandwich.

So today I made my own lunch ( simply due to the fact of having to work- you know otherwise I'd be hitting up a delicious vegan joint in the city to review.. but I make due) I decided to take some seitan ( west soy brand one of my favorites they make different kinds depending on what your cooking) I slice up the seitan and added a little bit of chili powder to it then baked it for about 20 minutes on 400 degrees. I then added it to a seduction roll I got at Wholefoods - a yummy roll filled with seeds, which gives it a perfect crunch. I also put some mustard, lettuce, and tomato on. A simple but amazing sandwich if I do say so myself - a healthy lunch. SO if you ever feel like being creative or maybe saving a little cash cooking at home go ahead and try this seitan- even if you don't make it a sandwich its amazing by itself!!


Peace, Love, and Vegan Food,

Kris

p.s. hitting a new vegan joint to review for you tomorrow:)