Saturday, October 22, 2011

Weekend Hitlist: Vegetarian/Vegan Friendly Brunches

So you are a vegetarian or a vegan and you are looking for some awesome brunches in NYC? No worries! The Brunch Babes got you covered. You shouldn't be punished for living a healthy lifestyle so we put together a list of some delicious brunch spots that will have your non vegan friends saying "Are you sure this is vegan food?".

Check out this HIT LIST!

1) Cafe Blossom: Voted "Best Vegetarian Restaurant" in 2008 and 2009 on Time Out NY and with 3 different locations in NYC, this brunch spot is sure to have you coming back for more veg friendly dishes. They offer some delicious brunch entrees including the Blossom Country Breakfast (tofu scramble, sweet potato hash, sauteed mushrooms, mesclun salad, toast), French Toast made with organic maple syrup/strawberry yogurt sauce & fresh fruit, Homestyle Pancakes (choice of chocolate chip or blueberries and pictured the Big Blossom Breakfast. And let's not forget some brunch cocktails! Blossom serves mimosas, bimosas (bilberry juice),  and pimosas (pomegranate). They also have a fresh juice bar. All 100% vegan and 100% DELICIOUS!

Locations: 187 9th Ave (West 21st St.), 466 Columbus Ave (Upper West Side) and 174 9th Ave (West 21st St.)

2) V-Note Organic Wine Bar and Vegan Bistro: Located in the Upper East Side on 1st Ave near 80th st.  this beautifully decored vegan restaurant offers a great brunch. From breakfast cravings (French Toast, Tofu Scramble), to salads (South of the Border, Beet salad, Ceasar salad), to sandwiches (Soy Bacon Cheeseburger, Southern Seitan Sandwich, BLT), to entrees (Crispy Thai Tofu, Burrito, Pasta Pacherri) this place does not disappoint! Fresh juices, smoothies, shakes, organic wines and beers also available. A must try vegan gem!

3) Bliss Cafe: Located on 191 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn, NY (Williamsburg) this cute little vegetarian cafe offers a big brunch menu with a BYOB option and brunch being served until 4pm. Now we are talking! Blss Cafe offers brunch entrees such as the Breakfast Burrito, Vegan Burrito with tofu scramble, Bagels, French Toast, Vegan Pancakes, 3 Bean Chili, Nachos, Quesadillas, Veggie Burgers, Salads and more. Bring a bottle of wine or a flask and enjoy!

Hope all of our Veg brunchers enjoyed this post. We promise to bring you some more options and reviews for these places.

LIVE, LAUGH, BRUNCH,

-The Brunching Babes <3

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