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February 2024 by Lauren Jefferson
I miss y’all so much! I want to get your food every week!
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February 2024 by Tyler Smith
Does anyone have any information about this location? Are they re-opening? I can't see how a business could be closed for this amount of time and still fund itself and re-opening. Does anyone have contact or relations with the owner?
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September 2023 by Amanda Marie
They have been closed for renovations. We check weekly to see if they’ve reopened. Truly wondering if they ever will at this point. Missing some of the best and only true Caribbean vegetarian food around Rockland.
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April 2023 by mrnicholasking
I eat here often. Good food run by even better people. I highly recommend it.
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January 2023 by Mona Tong
I’ve been going to Main Essentials for years and finally got around to writing a review after stopping by again recently. This place has ALWAYS been consistently incredible in every way: the owners and staff are some of the friendliest, sweetest people ever, and the food is just absolutely heavenly. It is one of the rare places in Rockland where you can get a truly delicious, flavor-packed, home-cooked, and AFFORDABLE all-vegan food.I really missed this place during the peak of COVID and am glad they opened back up (though they're still take-out only). Since it’s in the heart of downtown Nyack though, the beach with outdoor tables and benches are just a short walk away, where you can enjoy your food with a view.Whenever I go, I always get their hot bar items in a bowl; these hot bar items change everyday and they’ve been fantastic every time I’ve been. The pictures here show 2 PACKED bowls with all the hot bar items, for just $15… amazing prices for even more amazing food. Their mock meats are always bursting with delicious, mouth-watering flavors and pleasant textures; their vegetables are perfectly cooked and seasoned; and their rice and beans are richly flavored and spiced.I’ve also tried their juices and smoothies in the past, which are always fresh, delicious, healthy, and well-priced. I’m also a big fan of their Jamaican “beef” patties made of seitan. The seitan is boldly flavored and well-seasoned, and the patty dough is crispy and flaky— a wonderful combination of flavors and textures.This is a gem of a location in Nyack, Rockland, and the entire state of New York. I can’t recommend it enough, and all my friends (vegans, vegetarians, and meat-eaters alike) who I’ve been here with throughout the years would wholeheartedly agree!!
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January 2023 by Rachel O'Connell
I’m not vegan and I’m obsessed with this place.
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January 2023 by Mona T.
I've been going to Main Essentials for years and finally got around to writing a review after stopping by again recently. This place has ALWAYS been consistently incredible in every way: the owners and staff are some of the friendliest, sweetest people ever, and the food is just absolutely heavenly. It is one of the rare places in Rockland where you can get a truly delicious, flavor-packed, home-cooked, and AFFORDABLE all-vegan food. I really missed this place during the peak of COVID and am glad they opened back up (though they're still take-out only). Since it's in the heart of downtown Nyack though, the beach with outdoor tables and benches are just a short walk away, where you can enjoy your food with a view.Whenever I go, I always get their hot bar items in a bowl; these hot bar items change everyday and they've been fantastic every time I've been. The pictures here show 2 PACKED bowls with all the hot bar items, for just $15... amazing prices for even more amazing food. Their mock meats are always bursting with delicious, mouth-watering flavors and pleasant textures; their vegetables are perfectly cooked and seasoned; and their rice and beans are richly flavored and spiced.I've also tried their juices and smoothies in the past, which are always fresh, delicious, healthy, and well-priced. I'm also a big fan of their Jamaican "beef" patties made of seitan. The seitan is boldly flavored and well-seasoned, and the patty dough is crispy and flaky-- a wonderful combination of flavors and textures.This is a gem of a location in Nyack, Rockland, and the entire state of New York. I can't recommend it enough, and all my friends (vegans, vegetarians, and meat-eaters alike) who I've been here with throughout the years would wholeheartedly agree!!
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December 2022 by Rolonda Carr
I’m so glad I discovered Nyack Main Essentials with a google search of local vegan restaurants. I couldn’t believe all of the great reviews, but after making my first trip to this restaurant I am now definitely a believer ?. Upon entering the restaurant we received a very warm welcome. The positive vibes were felt immediately. As Lion, the chef and owner, shared out a hefty portion of all of the daily menu options we shared a great conversation. The passion for sharing this way of eating/lifestyle with the community was evident. Everything-the soya chunks, vegetable and chik’n patties, cabbage, rice & beans- was perfectly seasoned and delectable. I appreciated that nothing was overly salty or oily. I’ve never been to Nyack before going to Main Essentials but I am now looking forward to the next trip just to enjoy ?this food again.Vegetarian options: All vegan options
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December 2022 by Lyra Silverstein
I have been coming to this place for years and the food is so delicious. Hands down some of the best vegan food in Rockland county. Always great conversations with the owner. Love it!Vegetarian options: Everything on the menu is vegan. Even if you are not vegan or vegetarian, you will love the food. Lots of flavor!
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December 2022 by MartaShedletsky
Currently it’s take out only. I took the bbq protein, cabbage, greens, and plantains:) Devoured everything in my car. Loved every chunk:)
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December 2022 by MartaShedletsky
Currently it's take out only. I took the bbq protein, cabbage, greens, and plantains:) Devoured everything in my car. Loved every chunk:)
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November 2022 by Lauren Salvo
Went in on a very rainy day because it was the closest vegan spot from the highway, and was very pleasantly surprised! Their food is seasoned to perfection and the seitan so juicy!! I’m a bit sensitive to spicy foods, but it wasn’t a problem at all. Will definitely hit this spot again. Would recommend the Rib empanada ?
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November 2022 by Ms.Marie Beauty
This place is so good. The food is the best vegan Caribbean food I have had and beat the city. Always friendly and super clean.
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November 2022 by michael c.
This is a great place. Excellent, healthy options and guess what, no meat. I'm often here to pick up lunch. My favorite is the BBQ jackfruit...delicious.
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October 2022 by MayaAll
Everything was so good! The food was amazing! Every item had so much flavor and was so good. Will definitely be back every time I visit Nyack!
