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Best Vegan Restaurants in Belmont & Fordham
Master Critic Review
Da Vegan Guru
8.4
Da Vegan Guru is a 100% plant-based soul food counter inside Bronx Food Co, serving vegan takes on fried chicken, seafood baskets, burgers, and comfort sides late into the night. Locals and visitors lean on it for indulgent, fully vegan plates that still feel like classic comfort food, from mac and cheese to chicken and waffles, without leaving the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Guru's Famous Chicken & Waffles, Guru's Famous Baked Mac & Cheese, Guru's Famous Cheese Burger
Scores:
Value: 8
Service: 7.4
Consistency: 8.6
Food Quality: 8.8
Atmosphere: 6.8
Cultural Relevance: 8.2
What makes it special: Vegan soul food plates from a longtime plant-based chef.
Who should go: Plant-based diners craving indulgent classics and late hours.
When to visit: Weekend nights for peak energy and full menu.
What to order: Chicken & Waffles, Baked Mac & Cheese, Cheeseburger.
Insider tip: Plan a late-night visit; lines shrink after the bar rush.