The Jungle Cafe is one of those places that nourishes you on all levels. Tasty, clean, fresh, healthy food in a warm, natural and inviting environment. Great smoothies, juices, sandwiches, salads, main courses, vegan and gluten free deserts — even hot cacao! The buffet has a wide selection and features rotating cultural themes daily (Mexican, Indian, Polish, etc.). Do yourself and your community a favor by supporting this great local establishment!
PS — It’s also a great place to get some reading or work done, or meet up with friends.
Not a vegan but came here with my vegan friend and we both agree the food was pretty good with lots of good flavor. I got the burrito bowl. Very good!
Edit: their hibiscus iced tea, sweetened, slaps!
Came here for a brunch and what a wonderful, cute spot right around the corner. The highlight was definitely the berry collagen smoothie - would definitely come back for this!
We got a beet burger and a polish taco, both of which came with a choice of salad or soup, we got one of each! Overall pretty yummy!
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The delivery experience is totally different than the in person experience and that should definitely change. I don't necessarily pay attention to price when investing in myself and the labor done behind it to get good food. However, when it comes to preparing food for delivery I truly wonder if the head chef or manager looks at what is going out to customers. If someone looked at this and STILL sent it out then disappointed is an understatement. I didn't bother to take a pic of the quesadilla but it had portobello mushrooms in it instead of oyster mushrooms. If you have to replace something then it's the customer's choice to still go forward with that item not yours.
The experience being in person and delivery is like night and day and I won't ever order or recommend delivery from this place ever again.
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I truly love coming in person and that's what I'm sticking to‼️ I showed them a pic of one of the things I previously mentioned above and the manager comp'd(not a real word but you get it) something off my long tab because of that experience. That type of customer service is what will ALWAYS keep me coming back even more than the food. I enjoyed the lions mane sandwich the most this time around (see pic).
So again I say visit this spot for an amazing in person experience. 🌻💜
Photos don’t do it justice - We were hesitant about a vegan buffet but it was impressive, every dish was so flavorful. Vegan chicken wings were juicy and so incredible I ordered some to take home and they were just as good next day.
Staff all had the best energy and customer service went above and beyond
Delicious vegan food! This place is like vegan mecca. You can pop in, take food from the buffet and go. Or you can sit and order food to stay. I went with the special - Chimichurri Lions Mane sandwich with came with choice of soup or salad. I chose soup.
The Lions Mane sandwich was gooey deliciousness. The lentil soup appetizer was flavorful and filling. The whole atmosphere was healthy, bright and friendly. Service was supreme. The artwork was spiritual and thought provoking. Looking forward to coming back again and again and I'm not even vegan
Best breakfast burrito vegan or not!!! Pancakes and vegan butter was good too. But this burrito! Omg
Delicious vegan yummies at a very chill cafe/restaurant. Warm service and even a buffet
Popped in for brunch. Lovely airy space. We went with the breakfast burrito and the jungle burrito and soup as you have the choice of soup or salad, which comes with most options. Soup was served in a cup and was lentil and vegetables, and although simple, it was really tasty. Both burritos were packed to the brim and tasted amazing. To drink, I had the mango lassi, one of the best I've had, and my husband had the drip coffee, which as we left he was offered a free coffee to go which was great. Jungle Cafe also has a buffet, and the type of food offered changes daily, i.e., American, Italian, etc. Free water is also served. Staff were friendly and helpful. Lovely place to eat.
Discovered this place years ago and the food is still as good as when I first starting going here. The polish tacos are just the tastiest ever and the price versus portion here is really good. Lately I just get takeout and I find the service to be friendly and punctual. All the food I've gotten here is great. And the interior is funky and comfy if you decide to dine in.
Fresh and healthy food and drink options. Really liked the rose cacao drink. The seaweed salad was refreshing and delicious! The burrito plate was ok a bit bland. Cauliflower wings were a bit too deep fried.
So I basically love this place more than 98% of the other spots out there. I really can’t say enough good things about Jungle Cafe but I’ll try. First, the ambience, decor, & feeling one gets just walking in here will be fulfilling & relaxing. The communal nature of the entire affair gets communicated upon entry. The casual atmosphere lends itself well to leaving pretense behind & focusing on the food. So, the food changes all the time and it’s all really nourishing & super tasty. It’s also affordable! Probably one of the best restaurants in greenpoint to stretch a dollar. I highly recommend the buffet. Enjoy this conveniently located neighborhood gem!
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Wow! Wow! Wow! Firstly, I am NOT a vegan. My experience with vegan foods has left me with bad taste in my mouth (pun intended) but this place - it’s worth a special trip! It was recommended to me by Sofia at Anima Mundi Herbals (Noble St.). When she said “vegan” I almost didn’t finish listening but a voice inside said “try again” and I am so glad I did! The smells when I walked in were intoxicating and unlike any other restaurant. I had a hard time choosing but ended up ordering the Baja Oyster Tacos with b’nut squash soup as the side and a large Clean Green juice…oh, and a pumpkin donut to go. The flavors were incredible! Layered and nuanced like a fine wine. The crisp and crunch of the fried oyster mushrooms, as well as the juicy tenderness inside was so delectably satisfying. I probably looked like a caveman eating his first meal but I didn’t care. It was definitely one of the best meals I’ve have anywhere in a very very long time, and being a foodie, I don’t say that often. The green juice was perfectly balanced, clean, and oh so delicious! Not too bitter, not too sweet, just right. The cafe itself has a cozy feel with nook-like sitting areas for groups in the front windows, plants and artwork throughout. I forgot the name of the girl who waited on me (agh! sorry!) but she was delightful and friendly, and super helpful! She told me they have a buffet every day and the theme of the food changes daily. This place is for sure a go-back for me, a destination spot for food rather than an I’m-in-the-area stop. It is so worth the trip! Take that from a non-vegan! (Yes, the pumpkin donut! I’m salivating typing about its soft, moist, perfect balance of sweet and pumpkin. Agh! I have to go back!)
I recommend you RUN to get this mushroom grilled cheese! Delicious food! Love the place!
Not vegan, but enjoy trying vegan options. We got the cauliflower bites, beet burger, Baja oyster tacos, mac and cheese, green curry, and corn muffins. Stand outs were the Baja oyster tacos, green curry and corn muffins - so, so good. The mac and cheese didn’t quite hit the spot for me. Excited to come back and try more of the menu!
On Mother’s Day I took my mom, dad, sister, wife, and kids here for dinner. My parents an sister are not into vegan food. They LOVED IT. My sister has some interesting allergies that make vegan food tricky and she was able to order food here and loved what she had. My kids loved the variety. Portions are great sizes. Seating for large parties is available due to the type of seething they have inside. Outdoor seating is more for small parties. My family and I love this place and will be coming here again soon.
One of my go to spots, as I am a vegetarian. I'm a buffet guy since I'm usually in a rush. Excellent variety, hot food is always hot. Everyone is very nice. Easy to fill up, which isn't always easy for a vegetarian.
Absolutely amazing place for anyone to eat. Super delicious recipes that give you energy and make you feel happy. Fairly priced for all organic produce and easy to get to. I especially love their new breakfast menu. I went today and it surpassed all expectations I ever had for breakfast burrito.
Kind waiters
Super kind chef who offered to let us try the new biscuit formula he was working on.
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