As you may already know, I’m moving to New York in September! I can’t wait. I really love the energy and bustle of the city. There’s always something to experience and there are so many fantastic hang outs where you can eat or pick up a tasty juice. Below is a list of 11 new hot spots that I love to visit when I’m in New York. Enjoy reading!

P.S. Have a look at the complete list of my favorite New York hot spots here.

 #1. Jajaja 
Delicious vegan Mexican fare! My personal favorite is the fish taco. Go go go!
Address | 162 East Broadway, New York

#2. The Good Sort  
This is a cozy vegan cafe that is located in the middle of Chinatown. I go for the rainbow latte (a mix of blue latte – blue algae); golden latte (turmeric and black pepper); pink latte (beets), and green latte (matcha). The food is also delicious!
Address | 5 Doyers Street, New York

#3. Beyond Sushi
This place serves the coolest plant-based sushi I’ve ever eaten. I always take it to go for a picnic in the park, but you can also eat in. A visit to New York isn’t complete without a visit to Beyond at Chelsea Market.
Address | Check all locations here

Photo right: Beyond Sushi

#4. Blossom 
This is a great place to have lunch with your lover or your best friend! The soy cheeseburger and the quinoa salad are my new favorites.
Address | 187 Ninth Ave, New York

#5. Candle 79 
A super cute restaurant with good service. I usually order the avocado BLT with tempeh bacon. So tasty!
Address | 154 East 79th St,. New York 

#6. Little Choc Apothecary
I love Brooklyn and this crazy little place has the best crêpes that I’ve ever tasted. The burrito crêpe with avocado, black beans, coconut bacon and hot sauce… Delicious.
Address | 141 Havemeyer St., Brooklyn, NY 11211

#7. Cha Cha Matcha 
Everything served here includes matcha – from ice cream to coffee. And the décor is also great. They make the best iced chai lattes with pumpkin. So yum! A real hot spot ; )
Address | 373 Broome St. New York

Photo: Cha Cha Matcha

 #8. Wild Ginger 
When I came here for the first time, I really had no idea that vegan food could taste so good! I had the black pepper seitan and it was so tasty. I eat here quite often with my boyfriend and we like to order a bunch of different bites to share. I never leave disappointed. And yeah… I really do love Brooklyn!
Address | 226 East 51st St. Bet. 2nd & 3rd Aves, New York

#9. Alchemist’s Kitchen
I already mentioned this store in my vlog. It’s a green store – literally and figuratively. The whole store is geared toward healing the Earth, plants and people. You can eat here, read, buy the highest quality herbs and downstairs they even have a ‘spa’ where they offer massages and vitamin injections and where you can make use of their infrared sauna.
Address | 21 E 1st St, New York, NY 10003

 #10. Package Free Shop 
This is a store that supports bringing your own bags and eliminating plastic packaging. I think it’s such a great initiative and after having shopped here a couple of times, I started to realize that the amount of plastic we use really is unnecessary. It’s a hip store and is for sure a must-see if you’re in New York.
Address | 137 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 1124

Do you have a favorite place that didn’t make the list? Let me know via the comments below.

X, Rens