Jolo's Vegan Kitchen — Restaurant in City of New Rochelle

I read the reviews before visiting and was very excited to try it. The food was good but I have no idea what I ate. Upon arriving with my daughters there were people seated at a table conversing and no one behind the counter. One of the people got up and I guess informed someone to come to the front. I asked what they had and the lady opened up the trays but didn’t name or explain anything. I asked more questions and she pointed at sample containers with prices on it. The only menu I saw was for the smoothies. I made my choice based on sight and purchased 2 items for $7 plus tax. The “meat” items were really good, which is why I gave 4 stars. I’m converting to being vegan and was hoping to entice my daughters to get something but they looked as confused as I felt so they left with nothing of their own. I didn’t feel comfortable asking more questions based on how my first few were responded to. It wasn’t busy at all so I’m not sure if that’s how they treat all of their customers but the service was not impressive. I smiled throughout but didn’t feel my energy reciprocated. If I return it’s for the food, not the service.

UPDATE 10/2018: I've visited the location several times since, once in the evening and every other time in the early afternoon. I haven't had another bad service experience since. I convinced myself to return for the food and I'm glad that I did. I'm learning more about their options and what the serve. Everything has been so good. I like their patties as well. I have yet to try a shake/ smoothie but that's...

This one's a bit of a nuanced experience to assess. My lady and I opted for a lighter meal, indulging in a patty each alongside some natural juice. The menu had its variations, and on this particular day, ackee and curry tofu were on offer. However, we consciously avoided an excess of soy, opting for the ackee. She's acquainted with their lentil patti. I went for the soursop, sea moss, and alkaline juice, while she favored the green juice, suggesting it could benefit from a hint of ginger. My juice was enjoyable, although the sea moss dominated the flavor – still, a commendable and healthy choice.

The patties delivered a satisfying kick with the scotch bonnet, yet the hiccup was the cost – two patties and two drinks tallied up to $38! It's somewhat on the pricey side, and while I'm not overly stringent about prices, I do appreciate a sense of value for the money spent. Nevertheless, the evident care and love in the food, coupled with a health-conscious approach, piqued my interest for a return visit.

The ambiance offered a pleasant vibe, extending beyond just the food – tonics, incense, and other items are available to add to your overall experience. The buffet, starting at $10, is reasonable, but our preference for more substantial portions would elevate the overall bill to around $22 per plate. Additionally, a separate menu that we have yet to try boasts a variety of dishes, which enhances the appeal. We will be back, and I'll be sure to keep you...

The food is pretty good. They serve things such as vegan ribs, vegan patties, vegan chicken, etc. My favorite thing from here that I definitely recommend is either the vegan ribs or the vegan chicken wrap. If I didn't know it was a 100% vegan cafe/restaurant, I would've thought I was eating real chicken or ribs. The only thing making me give this a 4/5 is that the prices can be a little bit high for some items, but not every item is expensive. If you decide to go, there's always a menu, and friendly staff who are willing to help you out.

Updated criticism 2 years later: While the food is still good, the amount that you get served is definitely lackluster. The servers are very light with how much food they give you despite the price. For this reason, I dont eat here often as there are other places nearby that taste good, have decent prices, and give a more reasonable amount of food.

Jolo's really needs to step its game up in terms of being generous with the food. Just because the food is vegan or healthy doesnt mean the customer...