Sips

"Chicken biscuits and cheese bread from Sol Sips, plus beers. You don’t want to be a lightweight. I care about that a lot. I’m always telling Jeremy you’ve gotta get your drinking up, because when you go to the frat after that they’re just going to make fun of you."

"To call Sol Sips a cafe would be like calling Idris Elba a DJ. It’s not factually inaccurate, but you’re missing some key details. In addition to selling a menu of Caribbean vegan daytime dishes Monday through Saturday, Sol Sips curates meal kits and juice cleanse regimens with a sliding payment scale to make them more accessible to all. You can check out an example of their meal kit bundles here (which include everything from chickpea omelettes to Belizean veg plates). Keep Sol Sips in mind the next time you’re meeting someone for a smoothie and a snack, or anytime you’re looking for vegan options in Bushwick." - Hannah Albertine

"If you’re looking for something vegan in the North Brooklyn area, this all-day cafe in Bushwick has sandwiches like a “chicken” biscuit with fried oyster mushrooms and taquitos with tamarind and jackfruit. Check out their website for ordering options." - Team Infatuation

"This vegan spot in Bushwick is offering meal kits that include breakfast, lunch, and dinner for one, two, or three days. The kits are all offered on a sliding payment scale based on whatever you can afford. They come with dishes like plantain tamales stuffed with cheesy collard greens for lunch, and coconut curry stew with dumplings and wild rice for dinner. Place your order directly through their website, and they’ll have a staff member call you to specify your selections and set up your delivery schedule." - Hannah Albertine, Nikko Duren, Bryan Kim, Matt Tervooren

"Francesca Chaney tries to answer that question every day at Sol Sips, her vegan cafe in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn. Through accessible, feel-good food, the 2019 Eater Young Gun shows how a successful business can uplift everyone, specifically the Black and brown people often excluded from wellness conversations. The cafe serves not just plant-based nutrition, but also free cooking classes to engage the community and provide inspiration to restaurant owners across the city." - Nick Mancall-Bitel