Urban Vegan Roots – American
Vibrant energy and soulful rhythms pulse through Urban Vegan Roots, a sanctuary where plant-based comfort food is reimagined with a bold, hip-hop-inspired flair. Diners are treated to a sensory remix of global flavors, where the smoky heat of buffalo cauliflower and the golden, crispy crunch of Korean BBQ wings prove that soulful indulgence knows no bounds. This lively urban escape transforms conscious eating into a celebration of culture, blending nostalgic favorites like creamy mac n’ cheese with fresh, citrus-kissed salads in a space that feels both modern and deeply rooted.
34-39 31st Street, Astoria NY 11106 https://urbanveganroots.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, mediterranean, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, diabetic, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, pegan, lectin-free, slow-carb, candida
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its extensive menu variety, guests appreciate the diverse range of options that cater to various tastes for a casual meal. Diners highlight the straightforward service and relaxed atmosphere, noting it as a dependable spot for an easygoing dining experience. Standout features include the broad selection of dishes, which reviewers praise for providing plenty of choices in a comfortable, low-key setting.
Menu
Shares & Smalls
- The Good Bunny Roasted Carrots - $16: Chili agave glaze, toasted pumpkin seed, tahini, lemon, maple, parsley Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- The Break-Fast Club Citrus Salad - $17: Arugula, grapefruit, orange, pepitas, chia seed, mint vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- That Boy Good Maduro Salad - $17: Sweet plantain, citrus tarragon glaze, pickled red onion, avocado, grape tomato, hemp seed, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- The Infamous Loaded Broccoli - $16: Roasted broccoli, cashew cheese sauce, tempeh bacon Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Buffalo Soldier Cauliflower Bites - $14: Ranch, scallions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Illmatic Mac n’ Cheese - $17: Cashew cheese sauce, herbed bread crumbs, scallions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Mushroom Empanadas - $17: Shiitake & cremini mushrooms, numu mozzarella, parm, avocado salsa verde Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- I’m Still #1 Korean BBQ Wings - $17: Gochujang bbq seitan, gochugaru ranch, sesame seeds Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- We Not Going to Sizzla Coconut Shrimp - $18: Coconut breaded konjac shrimp, arugula, chili aioli, avocado salsa verde, pico Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
Plates
- I Ain't No Chicken Avocado Ranch Salad - $21: Kale, romaine, southern fried seitan, avocado, tomato, garlic croutons, parm, ranch dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Golden Era Chick-un & Waffles - $25: Belgian waffle, southern fried seitan, marinated kale, maple mustard aioli, maple syrup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Ropa Nueva - $25: Pulled chunk steak, cilantro lime rice, black beans, peppers, onion, olive, tomato, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Luca Brasi Oshi Salmon Pasta - $26: Roasted mushrooms, truffle cream sauce, shiitake bacon, pomegranate Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Chef’s Shroom V Steak - $27: Oyster mushroom steak, roasted broccoli, tarragon oil, rustic mashed potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Heavy Hitter Steak Sandwich - $27: Chunk steak filet, grilled mushrooms & onions, blue cheese, zesty aioli, pickles, arugula, pretzel bun, served with handcut fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Wild Style Zucchini Scallopini - $23: Lightly breaded zucchini, lemon caper sauce w/ mixed mushrooms, mashed potatoes, parsley Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Wild Style Seitan Scallopini - $26: Lightly breaded seitan, lemon caper sauce w/ mixed mushrooms, mashed potatoes, parsley Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- The Italian Stallion GF Lasagna - $25: Brown rice noodles, cashew tofu ricotta, red sauce, kale, zucchini, carrots, numu mozzarella, basil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
Brunch All Day
- I’ll Be Back Belgian Waffle - $15: Fresh fruit, powdered sugar, maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- The Big Brando Breakfast Burrito - $18: Turmeric rice, black beans, marinated tofu, numu mozzarella, avocado, pico, flour tortilla, chili aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- The Golden Child French Toast - $17: Warming spices, fruit compote, toasted almonds, powdered sugar, maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Egg McNuthin’ - $17: Tofu, avocado, hollandaise, shiitake bacon, arugula, onion, kala namak, housemade bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Bangin’ BLT - $16: Tempeh bacon, tomato, romaine, zesty aioli, housemade bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- The Lucky Sheldon Sandwich - $16: Marinated tofu, pumpkin seed pesto, sun dried tomato, numu mozzarella, lettuce, housemade bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- UVK Quarter Pounder - $18: Housemade roasted mushroom barley patty, tomato, pickles, red onions, romaine, zesty aioli, pretzel bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
Pizzas
- Dew Drops in the Garden - $20: Pumpkin seed pesto, zucchini, kale, mushrooms, red pepper, red onion, numu mozzarella, parm Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- So Fresh & So Clean - $18: Red sauce, arugula, red onion, capers, olives, parm, greek dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- The Hollyhood Special - $21: Red sauce, fried korean bbq seitan, numu mozzarella, gochugaru ranch, sesame seeds Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Lupe’s Fiasco - $21: White sauce, numu mozzarella, buffalo tofu, mushrooms, parm Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Dessert
- Chocolate Chip Tahini Cookie - $6: Soy free Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mississippi Mud Pie - $13: Cookie crust, chocolate fudge Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Lemon Blueberry Cake - $14: Whipped cream frosting Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cereal Ice Cream - $10: Cap’n crunch’s crunch berries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Gluten Free Pineapple Cake - $14: Cinnamon, pineapple compote Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Flan - $15: Salted brown sugar brittle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
Beverages
- Muse Mushroom Blend - $6: House mushroom blend, cacao, mct, bacopa monnieri, ginkgo biloba, house spice blend, whipped cream
- You Need to Chill - Calming Tea - $6: Tulsi krishna, lemon balm, passion flower, skullcap, milky oat tops, chamomile
- Immune to the BS - Immune Tea - $6: Nettle leaf, tulsi krishna, ginger root, elderflower, lemon peel
- Trust Your Gut - Digestive Tea - $6: Fennel seed, dandelion root, marshmallow root, raspberry leaf, peppermint, raspberry fruit
- Super Sop - Energy Tea - $6: Panax ginseng, rhodiola root, schisandra berry, lemon verbena, ginkgo biloba, soursop fruit
- My Brother’s Keeper - Prostate Tea - $6: Nettle root, cornsilk, burdock root, lemon balm, saw palmetto
- Dream Big - Lucid Dreaming Tea - $6: Lemon balm, blue lotus tulsi krishna, mugwort, passion flower, orange peel, violet leaf
- The Orange Juice Jones Mocktail - $11: Sea moss, orange, pineapple, cinnamon
- Sparkling Hibiscus Lemonade - $6: Lemon, hibiscus, soda
- Moscow Mule - $14: Vodka, lime, ginger beer
- Damn, That’s My Jam! - $15: Tequila, lime, jam, jalapeno
- Old Fashioned - $15: Bourbon, sugar, bitters
- Paris is Drinking - $16: St germain, prosecco, hibiscus
- Aperol Spritz - $16: Aperol, prosecco, soda
Sides
- Garlic Broccoli - $12: Garlic, red pepper flakes Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
Frequently Asked Questions about Urban Vegan Roots
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include Buffalo Soldier Cauliflower Bites, I’m Still #1 Korean BBQ Wings, Illmatic Mac n’ Cheese, and Golden Era Chick-un & Waffles.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- The restaurant offers a relaxed, low-key atmosphere with a hip-hop-inspired flair, providing a comfortable and casual setting for diners.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include Buffalo Soldier Cauliflower Bites, Korean BBQ Wings, Chick-un & Waffles, and the Luca Brasi Oshi Salmon Pasta.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The provided restaurant data does not include a specific address or location for Urban Vegan Roots.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking a casual, hip-hop-inspired atmosphere with extensive plant-based comfort food options and diverse dietary-friendly menu choices would enjoy this restaurant.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Garlic Broccoli and The Infamous Loaded Broccoli work for multiple diets, including keto, gluten-free, vegan, and low-carb simultaneously.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Urban Vegan Roots offers a vibrant, hip-hop-inspired atmosphere that provides a casual, low-key setting for soulful plant-based dining.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Reviewers do not mention specific concerns, instead highlighting the straightforward service, relaxed atmosphere, and extensive menu variety for casual dining.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Urban Vegan Roots offers a unique hip-hop-inspired atmosphere featuring plant-based comfort food and an extensive menu catering to over thirty dietary preferences.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With a moderate price level ($$) and a 3.0/5 rating, customers value the extensive menu variety and dependable casual service.