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Uptown Veg 2 Express
$ · Vegan

349 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10027
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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Uptown Veg 2 Express 8.4
Morningside Heights
Vibes: Healthy Haven Comfort Food Classics Hidden Gems Heaven Quick Bites Champions
Uptown Veg 2 Express is the Harlem spin-off of East Harlem’s long-running vegan counter, serving Caribbean-leaning soul food, hot bar plates, and juices on Malcolm X Blvd. Regulars use it for mac and cheese, vegan drumsticks, and rice plates that feel more home-style than restaurant, especially for takeout dinners.
Must-Try Dishes: Vegan drumsticks with rice and peas, Philly cheese steak, Mac and cheese with collard greens
Scores:
Value: 8.5 Service: 7.8 Consistency: 8.2 Food Quality: 8.6 Atmosphere: 6.5 Cultural Relevance: 8.7
What makes it special: Vegan Caribbean soul food and juices from a longstanding Harlem vegan institution’s second outpost.
Who should go: Vegans craving hearty, affordable, homestyle plates.
When to visit: Early dinner or weekend afternoons for fullest hot bar selection.
What to order: Vegan drumsticks, mac and cheese, Philly cheese steak.
Insider tip: Build a mixed hot-bar combo with rice and peas as the base to sample the most items in one plate.