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Guevara's

Restaurant Cafe Bar Vegetarian restaurant Cocktail bar Vegan restaurant

Coffee & vegan sandwiches & pastries served in a bright, contemporary cafe with a grocery shop. People often mention vegan, torta, good, cheese, breakfast, sandwich, love, coffee, plants, delicious,


Address

319 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249

Website

www.guevaras.com

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (268 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 8 AM to 12 AM
  • Friday: 8 AM to 2 AM
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 2 AM
  • Sunday: 8 AM to 12 AM
  • Monday: 8 AM to 12 AM
  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 12 AM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 12 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: vegan (29) torta (15) good (13) cheese (13) breakfast (11) sandwich (9) love (8) coffee (8) plants (7) delicious (7)
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  • 3/5 MacKinsey M. 1 year ago on Google
    I really liked this place. The decor was nice, there was cool merchandise & the food was really good! I would say, however, that the place was not very hygienic. I could see the cooks touching their faces/mouth with their gloves when they were cooking. Leaning over the prep workspace and resting their heads on their gloves. Not a good practice when handling food.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mariah M. 6 months ago on Google • 289 reviews
    Had an excellent experience at Guevara's! I had the breakfast torta which had a mung bean fritata, red cabbage, tomato, bacon substitute, vegan cheese, avocado and mole mayo on a wheat kaiser. The mole mayo had just the perfect amount of spice and it was so flavorful. I also split nachos with my friend which were loaded with toppings! The guacamole was the best I've had and the vegan cheese was perfect! For dessert we split a guava and cheese donut. The frosting was just the right amount of sweet. To drink I had a sweet potato latte which was good but I wanted more of the flavoring. Sitting inside you are surrounded by plants. I love the atmosphere of Guevara's. Went again recently and got the torta milanesse and chips with queso. The chips are incredible.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tanner A. 1 year ago on Google • 117 reviews
    Really great place for brunch. Got the Frozen Saturn cocktail which was perfect on a hot day. Chilaquiles were flavorful and yummy, and the breakfast torta is incredible. To top it all off, the guava and cheese empanada is outstanding! Will be back, everything was delicious and light.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Heather B. 11 months ago on Google • 448 reviews
    This place is a VIBE ✨ Wanted some good vegan food/coffee while exploring Brooklyn and stumbled upon this place. Super cute, beautifully decorated & loaded with plants- this place was wonderful. Loved the fun color aesthetic! Staff was super welcoming & kind. What I got: Iced latte- strong coffee with oat milk. Was delicious Egg/cheese breakfast empanada- wow! Soooo good! Deliciously warm & crispy. Loaded on the inside. Came with dipping sauce that was bomb. Donut- I don’t remember the name of the donut but it was amazing. It was massive. Like sooooo big. Delicious vegan cream cheese “frosting” with a sweet jam on the inside 🥹 This place was a wonderful surprise & I am so glad I stopped in! They also have a nice selection of vegan goodies to go!

  • 4/5 Dani H. 2 years ago on Google • 230 reviews
    Went to Guevara’s to try out their much praised vegan Torta Milanesa (Mexican sandwich) which is loaded with black beans, purple cabbage, tomato, avocado, peppers and breaded eggplant. It definitely was a satisfying sandwich (not cheap though at $14 plus tax & tip) but I found the bread to be a bit stale. It’s a great addition to the vegan cafe scene in Brooklyn and I’ll definitely be back to try their sweet pastries (donuts, croissants) and empanadas. Also want to add that the decor of the shop is beautiful - in addition to food & coffee, you can buy plants and a few other things here. Great outdoor space during the warmer months.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tom 1 year ago on Google
    Came here w/friends last night for the first time. Cool vibe and lovely people staffing this place. Great cocktails. I got the guacamole w/plantain chips ($16). The serving size of the guacamole was maybe 4 tablespoons (no more than one small avocado). I almost sent it back thinking maybe they made a mistake. Plantain Chips were tasty. The Jalepeno popper had a good spicy sauce, albeit two bite sized portions ($14). I would not pay those kinds of prices for such small food portions again. You can buy a generous meal for $30. This is a good spot for cocktails.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tamar A. 2 years ago on Google • 127 reviews
    Cute place - yummy vegan eggplant Torta! Had high expectations for the guava & “cheese” empanada but wasn’t impressed. Would def go back! Plants looked healthy but I forgot to do a price check!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael C. 2 years ago on Google
    Guevara's is an all vegan place with various sandwiches, pastries, and drinks. They also have lots of plants and other things for sale as well. I've been here a few times and I always make sure to get the torta milanesa. First of all, it looks so colorful with all the different layers. The flavors also mix so well. It's so filling that I don't even miss eating meat as a non-vegan. I love the eggplant cutlet and all the different textures from the avocado, to the purple cabbage slaw and refried beans. The other sandwich I've tried was the B.E.C. which uses king trumpet mushrooms as the bacon and mung bean for the egg. I think mushrooms are dried out so it has the appearance of bacon and the egg I think is the Just Egg product. For the price and bang for your buck, I would go with the torta milanesa over the B.E.C. They both cost the same and you get way more for your money. Another option would be the breakfast torta which is a mix of the torta milanesa and B.E.C. (has the bacon and egg and minus the eggplant). I will always come back here if I am craving a meatless sandwich and the torta milanesa will always be my top favorite sandwiches in general.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nick T. 3 years ago on Google
    Really cool 100% vegan place, kinda long line at 2:45pm on Sunday, so come earlier. I ordered the Bacon, egg & cheese sandwich which was tasty. They used king trumpet mushroom for the bacon which was unique and delicious, and I'm assuming Just Egg (made from mung beans), not sure which cheese. Also got a twisted doughnut, which had a perfect texture but the dough was bland. The chocolate Nutella icing was good. There is also an excellent little vegan substitute foods refrigerated section, with a ton of variety. They have Nada Moo ice cream!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gregory Xcellence (. 1 year ago on Google
    I stopped in for a quick drink to ease the 90+ degrees outside. This place is a pink garden with a shop! I enjoyed a margarita and a pink 🍍 pineapple in one cocktail while chatting with the staff about drag race and events in the city.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 J L. 2 years ago on Google • 24 reviews
    Second time there. It’s such a beautiful place! Love the plants and love the vibe. The staff is super friendly and everything it nicely kept up. Got the torta Milanesa, BEC, and also a dish called “plantain Picadillo” Would recommend going there for pastries, coffee drinks, the plants and ambience. But the food was lacking in flavor from the first time I went a few months ago. The BEC and torta were okay. The most disappointing was the plantain dish, the plantain was hard and sooo over cooked that it turned into rubber unable to eat really. yucca chips with the black bean spread was good but wasn’t worth the price. Overall 3.5 stars
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Spencer L. 2 years ago on Google
    SO GOOD, the breakfast torta was amazing and the coconut ceviche was unique and flavorful. Wasn’t in love with the chai (but it did have a more ginger burn than cinnamon), but the vibe of the restaurant and the food was amazing otherwise.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zachary C. 4 months ago on Google • 71 reviews
    A gusty waterfront belies a friendly experience with astonishing variety. The most important thing to know is to take a quick left to visit the vegan bakery; the shops most exceptional feature and a prized emerald. I met Andrea there who shared lore about the local and house made all vegan culinary creations that I could take. This is a superb place to pick out a gift. Get two though because the first may not make it home. Otherwise the audio is decently done despite the reflective environment. Full upbeat rhythms without being overbearing because its not distorted. So someone thoughtfully engineered the experience. The bottomline is that most people will feel warmed here and likely take something special home with them.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tina M. 1 year ago on Google • 60 reviews
    Went for a late breakfast and this is one of the yummiest vegan places I have been to. The food is flavored so beautifully and the blends of tastes are amazing. We ordered the picadillo y plátanos and the picadillo empanadas with mole mayo and hibiscus tea, with a cinnamon roll for dessert and I highly recommend this place and the food. There are also many different types of places to sit and eat. Very nice vibes!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Nik S. 7 months ago on Google
    Meh. I bet if the food was hot, it’d be a lot better. My food was room temp at best -empanada was actually cold though and the floor was sticky. First vegan place I go to in New York and it was a bit subpar - kinda disappointing but what can ya do.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexa P. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved all of the food that we got! We got the breakfast torta, nachos, pozole and the vegan babka. Their food came in huge portions and you can tell they put a ton of effort into their food and spare no expense on the ingredients. The vegan babka was INSANE - it’s a must. So flaky and delicious
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Grace B. 11 months ago on Google • 44 reviews
    Delicious vegan food and wide selection of packaged vegan foods. The breakfast torta was delicious. Vegan sliced cheese isn’t my favorite, so I recommend ordered without the cheese. Otherwise, delicious sandwich with a nice balance of fresh, hot, savory, and spicy. Will definitely be back!

  • 5/5 Alysha C. 7 months ago on Google
    I've been to Guevaras a few times now and absolutely LOVE their food. As a vegetarian is hard to find good vegan/vegetarian options and Guevaras is the perfect spot for that. The staff are friendly and I love the little plant and candles shop inside. Definitely bring friends here every time they're in town!

  • 5/5 Andre B. 10 months ago on Google
    I’ve had the “bacon egg cheese” breakfast sandwich 3days in a row now. It’s a most excellent sandwich, slightly spicy and very satisfying vegan version.

  • 3/5 Elizabeth W. 1 month ago on Google • 9 reviews New
    The food is so great and convenient on my way to work. Absolutely delicious pastries and sandwiches! However, I have ordered pickup 3 times and each time they somehow are unaware of the order when I arrive and I have to wait for another 10-15 minutes, even though I received confirmation of the order a few mins after ordering. I told the person working about this and they said they would let their manager know. I would order here so much more frequently if this issue was resolved.

  • 4/5 Garima G. 1 year ago on Google
    This woman & trans owned cafe/plant shop/grocery store is 100% vegan with cute vibes. 🥪 Torta milanesa: crispy eggplant, refried black beans, purple cabbage slaw, avocado, cherry peppers and guac - omg this is the best vegan sandwich I’ve had in NYC! Its loaded, every flavor is distinct and the bread is soft. Yes it’s messy but that’s why you eat at home when no one is watching 😅 I would love to try their breakfast torta next time. Definitely a cool spot worth checking out in the area. 😍

  • 5/5 Sydney N. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious vegan cafe! Everything we got was tasty. I personally love the torta. Service is friendly and super fast.

  • 5/5 Kellen E. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely little cafe in my neighborhood. Such a great place to grab a coffee and sit outside. Vibes are immaculate

  • 5/5 An Above Average Joe (. 2 years ago on Google
    pretty good place indeed. loved the staff there and the scenery is finer than most vegan places in the area. very homey and just very quick with service. loved it.

  • 5/5 Christina F. 2 years ago on Google
    What a tasty vegan spot, with ample seating outside. Just no bathroom. Tried the Torta Milanesa, so filling and satisfying. Will return soon!

  • 5/5 Drew H. 2 years ago on Google
    Guevara's is very pleasant. The drinks and snacks are tasty. The vegan grocery items are a real convenience. The plants are adorable and sensibly priced. The service is welcoming, sincere, and friendly. Guevara's hits every mark I've come to desire in a great small business experience.

  • 5/5 Rose Sherman (. 2 years ago on Google
    wow I love this place !!! was very recently introduced by a friend and have already been back since. try their guava cream cheese empanada…. it’s like the best toaster strudel you’ll ever eat

  • 5/5 Alyssa L. 2 years ago on Google
    My slice of heaven. I am addicted to the Eggplant Torta Milanesa and their Hibiscus Donuts! Hands down, insanely good!

  • 5/5 Benjamin G. 2 years ago on Google
    Short version: I’m not vegan but this place makes me consider it. Long version: This place really lived by the mantra “the magic is in the details.” They have debatably the beat coffee I have ever had, and their vegan pastries are so good you’re never quite sure if they actually are (spoiler: they are). They have a small grocery section, plants, cards, etc. I have definitely made this place my last stop before heading out of town for a great breakfast and some small gifts from their store.

  • 5/5 Marissa B. 2 years ago on Google
    The CUTEST coffee shop. I mean. Just look. And also fabulous coffee and lovely staff. Love it here!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned
    • ✓️ Identifies as Latino-owned

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