Kaya's Kitchen, nestled on 1000 Main St in Belmar, NJ, is a delightful vegan restaurant that has garnered rave reviews from patrons. From the moment you step inside, the inviting aromas hint at the culinary delights that await. Customers, like Linda Setton, are immediately captivated by the crispy quesadillas and flavorful guacamole, often citing the friendly staff as a reason to return.
Brian L describes it as a "vegan oasis," applauding the diverse menu that entices repeat visits. The daily specials, including creative offerings such as Italian pierogies, elevate the experience for adventurous eaters. Dennis Abate echoes this sentiment, highlighting the consistently excellent quality with his favorite, the French dipper, leaving both vegans and non-vegans satisfied.
With its charming atmosphere and accommodating gluten-free options, as noted by Michele Cervelli and Fabiola Garcia, Kaya's Kitchen proves to be much more than a mere dining experience. A heartwarming nod to the owner's daughter, Kaya, this restaurant embodies a sense of community and warmth. Each dish is crafted with care, making every visit feel like a homecoming.
Amenities and More
Service options
Outdoor seating
Kerbside pickup
No-contact delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Live music
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Coffee
Comfort food
Healthy options
Organic dishes
Quick bite
Small plates
Vegan options
Vegetarian options
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Quiet
Trendy
Crowd
Groups
Tourists
University students
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Parking
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Reviews For Kaya's Kitchen
Linda Setton
May 23,2025
The second I walked into Kaya’s kitchen and smelled the amazing smell in the air I knew I was going to love my food! Quesadillas were incredible. Guacamole has amazing flavor, the tortilla was crispy. Perfect! Staff was super welcoming too!! Will be back again.
Brian L
May 15,2025
A vegan oasis! Named after the owner's daughter, Kaya, this restaurant serves up an eclectic variety of plant-based vegan dishes that made us want to dine here over and over again, so we can try them all! They had two daily specials (including Italian pierogies - see photos) when we visited in August 2024. The waitress we had was very friendly, conversational, and greeted and served us with a smile. Highly recommended! Wish we lived closer but we plan to stop here on our next trip.
Dennis Abate
May 4,2025
Wonderful experience. Been here a couple of times but each time it gets better and better. Tried the French dipper and it was delicious. Also got a cup of coffee with my meal. Highly recommend to vegans, non-vegans, and everyone in between. It won’t disappoint! Oh yeah and everything on the menu is vegan!
Fabiola Garcia
Apr 28,2025
I had a lovely meal here! French onion soup and the chicken salad sandwich with potato salad. Really tasty and I appreciate the gluten free options as well.
Michele Cervelli
Apr 26,2025
The buffalo cauliflower was yummy. Great atmosphere. BYOB. Gluten free options are clearly marked.
Viajando con Luzq
Apr 14,2025
This restaurant is vegan, the food is delicious, they have a super varied menu, 100% recommended. My family enjoyed the food, and those who were not vegan were happy with the food.
E
Mar 29,2025
First time and I am sold lol. Took my wife(not vegan) and she loved it. Staff was attentive from the beginning and super friendly. Guacamole was fresh and delicious. I ate some that day which was great but was full, saved it for lunch next day. Taste and texture to good dessert. Only thing I can add is my lemonade was super sweet. Thank you for a great experience and definitely will be back.
Susan Finch
Mar 20,2025
Exquisite! The food is made with love. Flavorful, imaginative and simply delicious. Can’t wait to go back to try everything! I had the cheese steak and it was lucious...and I grew up in Philly. Our waitress was exceptional. Scrumptious. Bravo Chef Omar!
Reviews For Kaya's Kitchen