Restaurant

Cuffie Ridge Jamaican Vegan Café

GreenpointBrooklyn

5.0· 216 reviewsClosed todayDairy FreeVeganVegetarian
Cuffie Ridge Jamaican Vegan Café — restaurant — in Greenpoint — Brooklyn — NYC
Cuffie Ridge Jamaican Vegan Café interior — Greenpoint

Greenpoint

Brooklyn

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About Cuffie Ridge Jamaican Vegan Café

Cuffie Ridge Jamaican Vegan Café in Greenpoint, Brooklyn offers an exceptional dining experience that celebrates authentic Jamaican cuisine through a completely plant-based lens. The restaurant expertly transforms traditional Caribbean flavors and cooking techniques into innovative vegan dishes that satisfy both dedicated plant-based eaters and adventurous omnivores alike. With its perfect 5.0 rating from over 200 reviews, this beloved neighborhood spot creates a welcoming, vibrant atmosphere where guests enjoy bold, aromatic meals that prove vegan food can be deeply flavorful and culturally rich. The café stands as a testament to how dietary consciousness and culinary tradition can beautifully complement one another.

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Edward
2 weeks ago

Absolutely insanely delicious. The vegan spinach patties are so fresh they're a must try. The lentil soup is hearty and filling. The pudding is spiced perfectly. 10/10 to the chefs! Definitely a must try!,

Matt Cutler
2 weeks ago

Awesome, delicious, healthy food with tons of flavor! Good place for people who like vegan food w yummy spices instead of vegan thats trying to imitate a cheeseburger. The guys running the place are cool, too!

Tess StaadeckerLocal guide
3 weeks ago

Incredible service and absolutely delicious food. Grabbed a cup of the lentil soup with a side of warm rice. Rich, deep flavors and hearty portions.

Natasha JahchanLocal guide
a month ago

DELICIOUS! I’m so glad this place exists! Food is fresh and flavorful, portion was generous. The bbq “chicken” bowl was so good, I’ll be coming back<br><br>They are also super friendly, it’s hard to find dedicated vegan spots these days. Highly recommend!

Nityananda Chandra GrangerLocal guide
3 months ago

Great burger and good people.<br><br>I also got to learn about the history of Jamaican people and how so many of them are well versed in natural health.

Victor CLocal guide
3 months ago

Why go to the Caribbean when you could come right here and get the nicest smiles and best little food and music in Brooklyn.

Alisha Bernatzki
4 months ago

Super chill staff and amazing smoothies, genuinely flavors I have never tasted before. The ingredients are always fresh, and everything is made to order. Constantly high quality and consistent. Will even say it's my favorite smoothie in NYC, as a sort of smoothie connoisseur.

Tyler HerringshawLocal guide
5 months ago

One of the best smoothie bowls I’ve had, hands down.<br><br>Cuffie Ridge is tiny, comforting, and full of character. Most people order online and swing through for pickup, but if you hang for a bit, sit at the counter, and talk with the boys behind it while reggae plays, it feels incredibly cozy — like a true neighborhood spot. Summertime patio is the best too.<br><br>The smoothie bowl was unreal. Perfect texture, balanced, fresh, and clearly made with care. It looks beautiful, but more importantly, it tastes intentional.<br><br>Nothing about this place feels rushed or generic. If you’re in Greenpoint and want something nourishing that still feels comforting, Cuffie Ridge is absolutely worth stopping into.

MariaLocal guide
a year ago

Came in for an açaí bowl and left with that and an ackie Pattie! The gentleman running the shop was super friendly and gave great suggestions. Highly recommend for vegans!<br>Will definitely be back!

Marquis BradshawLocal guide
a year ago

Cuffie Ridge Vegan Cafe & Juice Bar is a fantastic Black-owned business with a great variety of fresh, healthy vegan options, from soups and sandwiches to acai bowls, patties, juices, and smoothies. I tried the jerk tofu sandwich, perfectly seasoned with just the right heat, complemented by vegan mayo, cheese, and fresh veggies. The “Meadows” green smoothie was a creamy, energizing blend of almond milk, bananas, dates, and more. The owner, G, was welcoming and knowledgeable, and the cafe was clean with cozy seating options. Great vibes!

Jane TaylorLocal guide
a year ago

One of the city’s TRUE hidden gems. Incredible menu offerings, made fresh acai bowls, juices, patties (empanadas).. you can literally taste the love. Run by truly lovely folks who care a lot about what they serve. It’s so much fun even just to step foot inside this little shop. Try this place as soon as you can!!

Anna Feldmann
2 years ago

I very rarely write google reviews but I have to do one for Cuffie Ridge because the food and vibes are absolutely unmatched. They make the spice mix for their golden milk latte in-house and it’s the best golden milk I’ve ever had! The açaí bowls and Jamaican patties are delicious. And the folks who work there are so positive and fun. Great food for vegans and non-vegans alike! If you’re looking for a sign to go to Cuffie Ridge, this is it!

David YoshiharaLocal guide
2 years ago

Wow! Went on a rainy Tuesday early afternoon to the place, and the owner/server was so courteous. I ordered a couple of sandwiches and a pudding bread, and it was amazing. This was so worth the trip. Please pay this little establishment if you're vegan (and even if you're not). You won't be disappointed as the friendly service and quality of food you receive. I'll be back.

Andrew BrownLocal guide
2 years ago

A vegan Jamaican cafe in Greenpoint?!?!?<br>Cuffie Ridge is a vegan cafe and juice bar serving Jamaican “inspired” offerings. I put “inspired” in quotes because the owner is irie fi sure and if you know, you know. (For the non Jamaicans reading this, this is 100% a Jamaican place.) They make Jerk tofu patties and acee patties. They serve some of my favorite vegan soups from home. The place is a 3 seat caffe with all the coffee and pastries you could want just around the corner from 2 busses and the Greenpoint train station. The Jamaican flag is displayed proudly and the place feels like home. I will go out of my way to get my Jamaican vegan fix without having to go all the way to eastern Brooklyn or Crown Heights.

LydiaLocal guide
2 years ago

If I lived in the area, I would be coming to this place everyday!<br><br>What a gem of a business this is 😊<br><br>Not only is the food fresh, healthy, delicious and clearly made with love, the owner is so warm-hearted and inspirational to chat with.<br><br>Definitely come for the best smoothies, sweet treats and other healthy food :D

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