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Chef Cristy's Vegan Plant-Based Cafe

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Unpretentious neighborhood cafe offering health-oriented raw food, cooking classes & retail produce. People often mention vegan, good, delicious, restaurant, service, pizza, soup,


Address

5221 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL 33317

Contact

(954) 581-8377

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (497 reviews)

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Working Hours

Permanently closed.

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: vegan (24) good (12) delicious (9) restaurant (9) service (8) pizza (8) soup (7)
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  • 5/5 Gretell C. 4 years ago on Google • 48 reviews
    Listen, this place is a MUST! From the Cheeseburger, Pasta a la Pesto, Super Nachos, Salads, Chocolate Banana Pie, Cheesecake.. etc.. sit by the counter top and you’ll see how they prepare these delicious meals. I love this place! Can’t wait to come back!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Cecily L. 4 years ago on Google
    If it weren’t for the nachos, I’d give two stars. *too pricey* $62 for 3 “burgers” and 6 nachos. *too laid back in their service* Came for lunch. Felt so very unwelcome that we almost left. Took too long to come and take out order or bring water. Waiter did not introduce himself, I had to ask. Took even longer to get the bill and then more wasted time to get the receipt to sign. Omg!!! And the chit chat was too much. Stop talking so much and prepare the food. Stop talking over peoples food. Stop touching your face and hair. I did see hand washing and glove use. So I didn’t realize this place was RAW vegan. Not my thing I’ve learned. Expected my cheeseburger to be hot. It was not. I don’t think they should call it a cheeseburger. Change the spelling. Cap, highlight, bold and underline the words DEHYDRATED and falls apart so the people know. Nachos were good. Preloaded. Only 6. The 3 of us had 2 each. From the reviews I also wanted to have the lentil soup. None. I had the split pea. Was okay. The first taste made me think it was burnt but soon got better with each spoonful. I won’t be back. My mom either.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Cata G. 2 years ago on Google
    I have given three chances (pastries, empanadas, soup, cheesecake, pizza raw and baked pizza were small sizes hors d'oeuvres and overpriced like no other restaurant, not even in Tokyo they charge that at the best restaurant/cafe) to this place located in Plantation in January 2022. I am not a perfectionist and it is unfortunate to deliver this Zero Star review but hopefully by the time someone else tries they can improve the overall quality from the customer service, food preparation and freshness, time delivery, price adjustment for specific portion size and represent the philosophy and mission statement that they advertise to have. Hemos brindado tres visitas/oportunidades a este sitio ubicado en Plantation FL (pasteles, pizza raw pizza al horno, empanadas, sopas, porciones hors d'oeuvres y a costo elevado ni si quiera en el mejor restaurant/cafe en Tokyo tienen este precio). No somos perfeccionistas y es desafortunado dejar este zero estrella feedback pero esperamos que puedan mejorar la experiencia (pobre calidad y rendimiento desde la calidad de la comida al servicio al cliente y ambiente) para los próximos clientes. In Great Health and Best Service for the near future to come! _Response to Owner’s Comment: ***CHARITY IS A VIRTUE AND I LIVE BY BEING A HUMAN KIND AND TRUTH MIGHT TEMPORARILY HURT YET MORE BENEFICIAL THAN FALSE REALITIES AND ADVERTISING. THE EMPLOYEES ARE JUST THE PRODUCT OF THE TEAM/OWNERS/MANAGERS PRODUCTION AND MANIFESTATION OF THOSE WHO CREATE THE STRATEGIES AND DIRECTIVES TO FOLLOW. EMPLOYEES SHOULD BE COMPENSATED FAIRLY AND TRAINED ACCORDINGLY BECAUSE THEY ARE THE ONES MAKING THE EFFORT OF INVESTING THEIR ENERGY INTO WHAT WE ARE GOING TO ULTIMATELY CONSUME SO RAW FOOD FOR THOUGHT. COMPARISONS ARE NOT PRODUCTIVE ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU COMPARE PROCESSED FOODS WITH DELICIOUS RAW APPLES. AFTER ALL THERE IS ONLY ONE CHRISTY CAFE. HAVE I BEEN PATIENT? THREE VISITS AFTER UNANSWERED CALLS, ORDERED MANY ITEMS AND TIPPED THE EMPLOYEES BECAUSE THEY HAD ZERO TIPS AND NO CUSTOMERS. DO I HAVE UNDERSTANDING? I HAVE INNER-STANDING, AND DO I HAVE EMPATHY? SHINNING THROUGH, I AM SORRY FOR THE SUFFERING. SOME PEOPLE JUST LIKE ME DO NOT TRADE THEIR VALUES FOR MATERIAL GAIN SUCH AS FOOD, MONEY SO ALWAYS GOOD TO VALUE QUALITY OVER QUANTITY*** BLESSINGS!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elon B. 5 years ago on Google • 146 reviews
    This is the best vegan raw restaurant on the 🌍 plant! They make the best raw vegan cheese burger sushi rolls, tacos 🌮 and pizza! And the desserts 🍮 are to die for😂😍😋! I got the pumpkin and marble cheesecakes. And yes, they are pricey but it worth every penny! You get big portions and I was so full and had to take home a doggie bag !!!! They even had a special that was reasonable priced at just $10?bucks...Plus I had a groupons that they honored that took 37% off my meal.It was sensational‼️Also, the wonderful waiter and waitresses are very friendly and help you decide on the best dishes to purchased based on your lifestyle. I was there a year ago on biz and fell in love. If you are vegan and vegan raw you gotta go here first. I have been to five vegan restaurants in the Fort Lauderdale area and this one beats them all by a mile...I travel the country on biz and I have visited every vegan and vegan raw restaurant.... plus I am a raw vegan chef 👩‍🍳 so I know good from bad...after 44 years on this vegan journey.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Phil S. 5 years ago on Google • 131 reviews
    Decor is dark. (Most of the lights were out, purposefully or not, I do not know.) Not a nice atmosphere. Coffee tasted like it was store bought instant. Mixed salad was average. Lentil soup was hearty but lacked seasoning. Asian bowl is very tasty. Open face hummus sandwich is good. If you are an organic, gluten free, dairy free foodie, you will enjoy it. Service is very good.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rania 2 years ago on Google • 88 reviews
    I enjoyed the empanadas very much. The pumpkin soup was amazing. Burgers were out of this world. Key lime pie to die for. Do yourself a favor, if you're a vegan food lover try everything on the menu.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sean R. 2 years ago on Google • 60 reviews
    The customer service was great and I really loved the lentil soup. I’m not a big fan of raw or gluten-free food so I couldn’t give it a full 5, but the person I was with loved their meal. I love that they offer a wide selection of both raw and fully cooked food. This is perfect for parties that want both. Another plus is that they are in Plantation. Hoping more vegan restaurants make their way to West Broward.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pangea Kali V. 1 year ago on Google • 46 reviews
    We ordered the Super Tacos, Raw cheeseburger, and a few raw desserts. The food was as fresh as can be, service was fast and very amiable, and the plating was beautiful. The meal left us feeling full and nourished. We look forward to coming back!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 michelle H. 2 years ago on Google • 15 reviews
    If you advertise that you close at 8 on Friday why when I went there at 740 it was closed? Are u open till 8 or not? Do u stop serving at a certain time, and if so maybe you should advertise honestly. I drive all the way there and they were in there but door was locked. So what does we close at 8 actually mean?
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Kimbra K. 2 years ago on Google
    I knew this place when it was Green Wave. So, I was curious and excited to try it when it changed hands. The cheese cake is cool. The snack chips are over priced to the point that it is insulting. The food is no where near what it was when it was Green Wave. It is too sweet potato and cashew heavy. Maybe this location is just neglected for the new ones they are opening. The ladies who run it are sweet. But, over all, it doesn't seem like there is a whole lot of love going into this place. It is really sad.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Miles M. 2 years ago on Google
    BEST RAW VEGAN DESSERTS!!!! They really care about high quality ingredients and putting love into the food. ABUNDANCE of Fresh, Vegan, Organic, Raw, and Gluten Free options. Super nice staff and Nicest owner. Highly recommend the Raw Falafel Sandwich, Pizza and Dehydrated Corn Chips!! ALL Desserts are Out of this World Amazing! Coming back every time I pass by!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael J. 4 years ago on Google • 362 reviews
    Nice little spot for fresh and delicious raw foods. The pad thai noodles and pinto soup was delicious. Can't wait to try other things on the menu. Friendly service as well.

  • 5/5 RDixson 4 years ago on Google • 29 reviews
    Great staff and food. I had the super nachos, spicy cheese burger, burrito fiesta and a shake. Everything was delicious but my favorite was the nachos! Nice intimate ambiance and fresh taste.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Helen B. 1 year ago on Google • 27 reviews
    This place changed owners, we loved it when it was Green Wave and actually real raw vegan. The place now has an identity crisis and vegan tacos were mehhhh. It's unfortunate that it's gone down hill.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 S. C. 3 years ago on Google • 17 reviews
    Amazing service, however the menu could use a little innovation, creativity, and flavor! I had one of their burgers(amongst a meal of other things) and the patty fell apart after the 1st bite. That wasn’t the offense part, the burger was virtually tasteless. If this restaurant caters to a specific clientele with food allergies, and dietary restrictions, I understand. But for me, an average vegan, the taste wasn’t there. The only thing to favor the burger was the pink sauce served of the side. And I don’t mean savory imitation “meats”, just flavorful vegan food. Hopefully, with more creative options, I can enjoy the wonderful staff, and cute setting of this restaurant again. Feeding the community with vegan foods, is such a positive, let’s not deter others into thinking veganism isn’t satiating.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Irene y. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, so many good flavors. Not your regular vegan spot. All handcrafted well put dishes. Sweet potato pumpkin Soup was amazing. Burger hit the spot! AUTHENTIC!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Solo S. 2 years ago on Google
    Not sure why people are complaining, hope you open up a place of your own and see how well it'll stand... seems as people assume just because a place operates it should hold certain standards... clearly none of the people who are leaving reviews ever had their own place they operated. I just ordered a few things and can only say that it's super delicious. Most likely the food is being compared to what they had at a omnivore restaurant filled with oils and a ton of msg (fake flavoring). I was able to tell right away they use organic ingredients and not the cheap veggies most are used to. They do cost more money which is why prices are higher than what they're used to. It's called inflation? Had to put this in there after reading some cracked out 1 star reviews...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 lilian g. 4 years ago on Google • 150 reviews
    So I'm not vegan. But my best friend is vegan so I'm always trying new things. Not into raw vegan food ... But there coconut water is really good! Cause it's not a Florida coconut but so meaty. There guac is sooooooo good!! There fruit smoothie are hella bomb! There food looks good as well. Presentation is on point!

  • 5/5 Robert G. 4 years ago on Google • 129 reviews
    The restaurant is a perfect lunch atmosphere. It's small and quaint with a open concept and a perfect view of Owner Raul preparing his beautifully crafted gourmet all vegetable based meals. I'm a meat eater but the burrito fiesta tastes so delicious and was so filling until lunch lasted me all night. What I remember the most is the constant flavor explosions that took place during our lunch. Don't wait for a vegan to take you to The Green Wave Cafe. You don't want to miss out on all of the delicious goodness.

  • 1/5 Brett B. 1 year ago on Google • 9 reviews
    Such a weird spot. At 5pm. Its raining they shut the ovens down claiming they didnt think anyone was coming in. There doors close at 8pm The pizza for 19 dollars is about the size of 1.5 regular slices at any pizzeria. I wait about 20-30 mins for them to reheat the oven. And they tell the pizza is frozen. 19 dollars for a frozen pizza. Good lord. The place was empty. No music No one siting and eating. Then the shopkeeper tells me he carries a gun. I ask why so much violence. Weird place I dont think this place will be open in 6 months.

  • 5/5 Sam Paniagua (. 1 year ago on Google • 9 reviews
    Great food !

  • 5/5 Marcela Jaimes M. 2 years ago on Google
    Very good vegan place! Small but cozy. Their food is tasty with good ingredients. Good service. Very recommended :)

  • 5/5 David S. 2 years ago on Google
    We ordered the Fabulous Berger. It was fabulous. The service was very good. We each ordered a different side dish so we could share both. We ordered the lintel soup and the mixed salad. Both were very good. The salad was very fresh and had multiple ingredients such as mixed greens, sprouted lintels, and tomatoes. If we ever returned to this area, we would definitely choose the cafe again.

  • 5/5 Katrina B. 4 years ago on Google
    Super delicious food, very friendly staff. We all loved it!

  • 5/5 Marbe H. 2 years ago on Google • 2 reviews
    It is a very cozy place, its dishes are fresh, beautiful, even though I am not vegan, but I have tried all of its dishes and they are very delicious. I recommend them wholeheartedly, which is why I give it 5 stars 🌟 💕
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Locarisa 2 years ago on Google • 1 review
    Very gooooooooooood


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned
    • ✓️ Identifies as Latino-owned

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