A LIVE KITCHEN

227-16 Merrick Blvd, Queens
(516) 920-9628

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tfish

Good grab & go spot. Very tasty cauliflower bites. Really seems like the only option nearby with any serviceable veg food, at least for lunch, so it being entirely vegan is pretty great

Veganaaaaaa

It’s more like a hit or miss. Some dishes are very good yet some are a bit bland. But in general it’s a good option for vegan food. Better for take out. There’s no charm as a sit down restaurant.

John Fitzpatrick

I must say the food was very tasty and delicious however it's very expensive but I still gave a five-star review. The service was excellent once it was done by janelle. Amber the other waitress she's not very much talkative but I understand she's just a quiet person. The chef with the beard his food is excellent the older chef with the beard I prefer his cooking cuz I went there twice. The younger chef was okay but I prefer the oldest chefs cooking. The reason I gave atmospheric one because when you go in it's very small then when you go to the back it still looks like it's under construction.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 5

Csinvictus

Vegetarian options: Fried Rice and fried cauliflower fritter and much more. Absolute jewel on Merrick. Customer service and delectable variety of dishes, makes this a "must visit", for all. Exceptional service with a sm

Wheelchair accessibility: There are no apparent impediments.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mary Moore

When that mac n cheese hit. My tounge is thought my eyes exploded!! Mmmmmmmhhhmmmmppp! Go get yall some of their real food.... and don't forget the vegan cake

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A M

The fried rice with cauliflower bites meal is just so tasty! Great customer service and yummy food. If you're looking for flavorful vegan meals, this is the place to be. 10/10 recommend. I'll be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Edwin Gonzalez

The best quality and top tasting vegan food without going to the city. Everything you try is good. Can’t go wrong with the chopped cheese or the philly empanadas.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kyla Glasgow

the food is mid could use better quality food the customer service is very good the energy in the place is bad no heat no positive vibes it’s very boring no nothing to enjoy , the google pictures are deceiving it’s not sit down ONLY TAKEOUT. the back area is absolutely terrible it’s so cold and uncomfortable , some menu items is always missing renovations is needed ASAP

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 3

Jason Huggins

this place looks nice from the outside but is bad inside it’s freezing no heat to sit down and enjoy your meal, would be nice if it’s new menu options the food is good could use more flavors 2/10 overall i like the customer service was good the girls are nice and the explains the menu we

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 3

Patricia Carter

I have returned to my vegan lifestyle and upon testing out several vegan restaurants I chose Alive Kitchen as my # 1 spot My first experience was excellent as the food very enjoyable The young lady at the counter for I am bad at remembering names is very pleasant and give great customer service My second experience was pleasing also but after returning four more times the cooks was different and they got my order mixed up but I returned again and again only to receive the same bad service which brings me to tonight 11/27 @ about 7 PM it took me over an hour to get my order part completed and the other order she had to remain them to make while I waited patiently and still had to go back in because of a missing request The chicken sandwich I couldn’t eat because they put some kind of red sauce on it which made it taste sweet and salty the 2 tomato slices was the size of pickle chips the soup was super spicy hot and prepared as if they took the lentils and blended them into mush the BLT had the missing item and all 3 sandwiches was sloppy made The cooks had bad attitudes and was unapologetic THEY CANNOT COOK My first and second visit again bad with names played music and his vibe was put into the food very pleasing and tasty I now make the decision tonight to give it a break because I spent much money there on every visit it is not cheap a range of $60 and some to $90 and some Two customers came while I was there and was complaining upon receiving there food I heard one of the cooks tell them I got you next time I was not afforded the same courtesy I guess it was a man to man thing The food had to go to the garbage I will not be returning for a while and ordering only if I see the good vibe cook as stated above I did not want to write this review but 3 times too many I have to although I would have loved to speak to the owner instead

Anisha (Najah)

Update: The afternoon Chef, Latrel makes the best food. If you want the best food order after 4pm when he comes in.

The spaghetti was so good. Very saucy not dry and the service was wonderful. My brother has special needs and the staff accommodated him while he sat patiently for his food. Very nice people. Thank you🤗💖🙏🏿

Sara Garrard

Food is phenomenal. Food comes out hot and fresh. Everything from the smoothies to the burgers are delicious. Really impressed with everything.

Vegetarian options: Everything is vegan. Truly incredible options!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cauliflower Bites, Cauliflower Wings, Impossible Burger and Fries

Natsarym Queen Dee

The cauliflower bites are good. The BBQ sauce is excellent. The strawberry shortcake smoothie is proper

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cauliflower Bites

Renato Escandell

The purpose of this review is not to hate or harm this restaurant in any way, shape, or form. That being said, I hope you take this review as an informative review.

Atmosphere: This place is very spacious and pretty clean for the most part. They also have another inner area in the back of the restaurant, but not suitable for eating.

Service: It was an acceptable service experience.

Food: I ordered the $19 Chicken Ceasar Wrap and the $5 Brown Rice to go. I'm making emphasis in the price because I really expected more. The wrap was okay, nothing out of this world. The rice was definitely lacking flavor. Perhaps other items on their menu have more flavor and quality for your buck.

Price: When quality and flavors meet their price tag, prices are not a problem. I'm only speaking for the food that I ordered, and the price was definitely high.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Yeah Nig

I'm grateful for this place! An oasis of good healthy vegan food in a desert!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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