35 Best Vegan Restaurants near Essex

“Very kind service took care of us right as they where about to close very sweet Abby and charlotte are such fantastic employees who always show kindness even when they get small tips they are still amazing if I owned a icecream store I would poach them immediately, they made my night 100X better they were so fantastic that they got tipped $5 for there fantastic service. Would give sweet P's 10 out of 5 starts if I could, they deserve a raise for how polite they where.“

“The place looked compelling as we drove by; it is absolutely stunning inside. Very special and rich decor, yet very comfy. A little disappointing that they were missing some menu items. The New England clam chowder and the pot stickers were excellent.“

“The lobster rolls here are the best! The staff is excellent and the ferry boat ride is fun!“

“Best penne alla vodka I’ve ever had. Gluten free option too! Great service as well. ❤️“

“Came here for the first time today. I've been wanting to try for awhile. Amazing place. Love the menu! So many different things to choose from. Tons of veggie options. I had a veggie melt with broccoli, eggplant, onions, sundried tomatoes and cheese. It was amazing! If you haven't been, great eats for breakfast and lunch!“

“Such great service but even more so, the chefs are incredible with their creativity and delivery of unique and delicious food. Liv's is an oasis away from home....they do so much to make dinner special every time. Thank you all.“

“The staff were very sweet and attentive! There were many small details which made it special- a little flower rose on the straw, beautiful decorative edges to the vegetables, soooo yummy (M- curry) and simple decor with rich accents. Loved the sitting area!“

“Was visiting this area and happened to find this jewel!
Loved the homely cooked meal, and the loving service provided by Naliniji,, the sweet owner!
Food is excellent and served fresh, a rare find!
She even packed aloo paratha for our drive back to Boston!( we had not ordered that)
Great conversation and amazing food!
Will go again!!“

“Such a lovely place with delicious authentic food! The patra and samosa are a must try, and the aloo paratha with chole puri was amazing. What made it even more special was how warmly aunty and uncle welcomed us — their hospitality makes this place feel just like home ❤️“

“This was our 3rd visit to Gran Arso, and it is the third wonderful time that we immensely enjoyed our meals. The chef is truly talented, with many of the dishes pairing different ingredients that one would be surprised that would go so well together. It is truly one of our very top places that we have experienced. Previously we have had top notch servers. This time we were a little disappointed, however. She was slow to bring out our drink reorder (so much so that we ended up cancelling). She also made us feel that we were being rushed to get us out of the restaurant. Additionally, while well informed about the menu items, she did not directly answers some simple questions appropriately. (example: I asked her how the duck breast was prepared, wanting to know what temperature to expect the the meat to be served. She answered something like “perfectly”). We were not impressed! Other than our server, we had a wonderful experience, and I would HIGHLY recommend Grano Arso to anyone who is in this area!“

“Very good dining experience. food, service and atmosphere get a big thumbs up 👍“

“Just tried the vegan chocolate and vegan lemon blueberry. May I just say they were both outstanding...creamy, rich and delicious. Well done Honeycone Cream Co. 🥰 I will definitely be a repeat customer. Husband had a vanilla milkshake and he said it was really good.“

“We’ve been customers and FRIENDS since Dagmar opened. We try to go every Saturday for her scones. They are awesome! We’ve also had her stollen and several other tasty desserts. I recommend Dagmar’s to anyone who wants consistent excellence! Dagmar is always there to greet her customers with a warm smile and makes you feel like you’re an old friend. We give her 5 of 5 stars and hope you’ll visit there soon!“

“Amazing food every single time!! Beautiful hidden jewel in Westbrook CT!!!“

“The restaurant was clean, host was very attentive, lobster bisque had huge chucks of lobster, awesome cosmos, we had stir fry, and princess chicken glad we took the ride. It is well worth visiting.“

“My husband and I went to Aspen the other night for our wedding anniversary. We had our rehearsal dinner there 4 years ago and were blown away by the food.. well, once again, they nailed it! It was delicious!! Not only was the food good, but our waiter, Joe M (funny, same name as my husband 😅), was wonderful! We will definitely be back again!!“

“What a great shop, owner & Ana in treats!“

“We frequent this spot during the summer months and the ice cream is good. Was disappointed last evening though as staff seemed in a hurry and a bit rude. One thing that should be address is the massive spider and bugs above where you stand to wait for your order . A good power wash would be good!! Love the ice cream though“

“My first visit today. ALL the servers were friendly & helpful. We had a 6 month old with 4 adults. They made sure we were comfortable. The food was amazing. Parking took a bit with the snow.“

“Honestly originally came here thinking it was a typical tavern. Left having one of the best food experiences I have ever had! The food was amazing and so perfectly prepared I have been back countless times since and am always recommending them to friends and family. Definitely need to fit in a date night here really soon!!!“

“Food is good and at very reasonable prices. They are very friendly people. I come here all the time!“

“great beer selection and bar food is unique and creative“

“My favorite shop on Main Street. Soft serve Flavors are delicious and they rotate them so always something new to try. Always a tough decision on toppings because so many to choose from. And if I only want a small serving that’s all I can get. I control my serving size. Totally love their quality soft serve, the cleanliness of the shop and the fabulous staff.“

“Wonderful customer service, loved the sundae and small ice cream even bought a shirt and the lady at the register took the time to find my size in the back.“

“Very Friendly Place. It has a small little local artist shop!“

“Delicious beautiful place“

“Always loved this place. Food and service amazing! Always stop here on my way through town.“

“The best place in Coastal Connecticut“

“Perfect weather to sit on the patio. Our waitress, Molly, was terrific as she was able to commandeer a blender to get 3 of our party a pina colada. Surf & turf specials were outstanding as was the tropical lobster roll. Only down side was the grilled octopus appetizer special was super salty(the olives) and pretty light on the octopus as there were a lot more olives and fava beans. A beautiful spot for special occasion meals for sure, not inexpensive but what isn't these days. We will definitely return“

“Great fresh food with a lot of options. Plan ahead on weekends, you should expect hour plus wait times once you are seated for your food. We come here frequently for breakfast - it’s faster to order takeout for sure.“

“great beer selection and bar food is unique and creative“

“Great fresh food with a lot of options. Plan ahead on weekends, you should expect hour plus wait times once you are seated for your food. We come here frequently for breakfast - it’s faster to order takeout for sure.“

“Love this place. Authentic spicy flavorful food. Quick polite service.“

“Great food! Well worth the drive. The view is great too!“

“Great atmosphere and food. A must visit!!!“