Real Veggie Cafe in Jamaica, Queens is serving up vegan Caribbean soul food with a twist. Owned by chef Hulando Shaw, the cafe offers classic soul food dishes like fried chicken and collard greens, all made from plants. The menu also includes Caribbean favorites such as jerk chicken and rice and peas, with creative vegan substitutes like mushroom nuggets and shredded jackfruit.

Chef Shaw has been active in the community, providing over a thousand plant-based meals per week to residents and essential workers in partnership with local organizations. He also launched a cooking boot camp to teach children and adults how to cook plant-based meals. Real Veggie Cafe is located at 106-13 Guy R Brewer Blvd and can be followed on Instagram for the latest updates.