Living On the Veg Menu
Welcome to Living On the Veg, a vibrant culinary gem located at 657 E Bay Ave, Manahawkin, NJ. This fully vegan eatery offers a delightful menu packed with homemade goodness and gluten-free options. Guests rave about the unique punk rock theme, complete with decor inspired by iconic bands.
With a strong emphasis on fresh ingredients, dishes like the chuckwich, olde city, and nachos garner high praise for their incredible flavors and satisfying textures. The rich, oat-based soft serve ice cream is a must-try, leaving patrons coming back for more.
The atmosphere is both inviting and energetic, making it the perfect spot for vegans and food enthusiasts alike. Friendly staff enhances the experience, guiding newcomers through the menu. Living On the Veg isn’t just a meal; it’s an unforgettable dining adventure.
Deli Case (Copy)
Zucchini Quinoa (Deli)
Cake By Slice
Mediterranean Chickpea (Deli)
Tu-No Salad (Deli)
Potato Salad (Deli)
Eggless Salad (Deli)
Steamed Tofu, Vegan Mayo, Celery, Red Onion, Turmeric & Spices.
Coleslaw (Deli)
Shredded Cabbage & Carrot with Vegan Mayo, Lemon Juice, Sea Salt, Black Pepper & Raw Sugar.
Mom's Macaroni Salad (Deli)
Elbow Noodles, Celery, Green Bell Pepper, Carrot, Vegan Mayo, Lemon Juice, Sea Salt, Black Pepper & Celery Seed.
Chickenless Salad (Deli)
Steamed Tofu, Vegan Mayo, Celery, Onion, Nutritional Yeast, Lemon Juice, Sea Salt, Black Pepper & Spices.
The Backyard Bowl
strawberry, blueberry, banana, homemade granola & chocolate hazelnut spread
The 27th St
blueberry, banana, homemade granola, cacao nib, peanut butter
The Key West
pineapple, mango, banana, dried coconut, homemade granola
The Misirlou
strawberry, bananas, dried coconut & homemade granola
Acai Bowls
Sandwiches & Wraps
Scramble Wrap
Tofu Scramble, Tempeh Bacon, Avocado, Peppers, Onion, Romaine, Tomato & LOV Sauce in a Spinach Wrap.
Breakfast Club
steamed tofu, avocado, tempeh bacon, spinach, tomato, and LOV sauce on multigrain toast.
Knuckle Sandwich
steamed tofu, tempeh bacon, tomato, our vegan cheese sauce, ketchup, salt, pepper, and vegan mayo on toasted ciabatta.
Desayuno Burrito
tofu scramble, home fries, avocado, black beans, lettuce, tomato, cabbage, our vegan cheese sauce, and hot sauce in a whole wheat wrap.
Cake Batter Protein Bites (EB)
Chocolate Protein Bites
Coconut Almond (EB)
Rolled Oats, Almond Butter, Unsweetened Shredded Coconut, Maple Syrup, Coconut Oil, Pure Vanilla Extract, Cinnamon
Cinnamon Roll (EB)
Energy Bites
Protein Smoothies
Jake's Drink (33g)
Pineapple, Mango, Banana, Hemp Seeds, Vanilla Protein, Coconut Milk
Model Cinnamon (31g)
Banana, Granola, Flax Seed, Soy Milk, Vanilla Protein, Cinnamon
Mocha Cold Brew (32g)
Banana, Hemp Seeds, Chocolate Protein, Cold Brew, Chocolate Almond Milk
One LOV (36g)
Strawberries, Banana, Granola, Chocolate Protein, Hemp Seeds, Chocolate Almond Milk
PB&J (38g)
Strawberries, Blueberry, Banana, Peanut Butter, Kale, Vanilla Protein, Soy Milk
Lucky 13 (24g)
Mango, Pineapple, Banana, Spinach, Kale, Vanilla Protein, Almond Milk
Build Your Own Smoothie
Soy Delicious
pineapple, mango, papaya, banana, and soy milk.
Tropical Delight
mango, papaya, banana, coconut milk, and orange juice.
Berry Banana
blueberry, strawberry, banana, and cranberry juice.
Good Morning Glory
strawberry, banana, homemade granola, and apple juice.
The King
banana, peanut butter, homemade granola, and chocolate almond milk.
David's Drink*
Blueberry, Banana, Ginger, Lemon, Spinach, Flaxseed, Golden Milk & Almond Milk. **1 of every smoothie sold goes to support DDBCF (cancer foundation)**
Strawberry Lemonade
strawberry, banana, and homemade lemonade.
Smooth Operator
strawberry, banana, pineapple, blueberry, and soy milk.
Fresh Fruit Smoothies
Fresh Pressed Juices
Red Medicine
Beet, Carrot, Kale, Red Apple & Lemon.
Number 6
Cucumber, Celery, Green Apple, Lemon & Ginger.
Calypso
Carrot, Beet, Orange Juice & Lemon.
Crazy Juice
Carrot, Cucumber, Celery, Spinach, Garlic, Kale & Ginger.
Grateful Veg
Carrot, Celery, Lemon & Red Apple.
Veg On!
Beet, Carrot, Celery & Ginger.
Green Supreme
Celery, Cucumber, Spinach, Kale & Green Apple.
Chickenless Salad
tofu chicken salad with cucumber, carrot, romaine, tomato, alfalfa sprouts, and vegan mayo.
Tempeh Bacon
tempeh bacon with cucumber, carrot, romaine, tomato, alfalfa sprouts, and vegan mayo.
Eggless Salad
tofu egg salad with cucumber, carrot, romaine, tomato, alfalfa sprouts, and vegan mayo.
Tu-No Salad
tu-no salad with cucumber, carrot, romaine, tomato, alfalfa sprouts, and vegan mayo.
Classic Deli Sandwiches
Nosh Pit
"Crab" Cake Sliders (3)
hearts of palm, house pickles, coleslaw, caper-dill remoulade, pretzel slider bun
Fresh Guacamole
guacamole and blue corn chips served with homemade salsa and sour cream
Buffalo Tempeh Strips
five buffalo tempeh strips served with homemade vegan ranch.
Nachos Ramos
blue corn chips, vegan cheese sauce, tomato, avocado, black beans, pepper, onion, salsa, and sour cream.
Raw Tacos (3)
three romaine leaf shells filled with walnut puree, salsa, and fresh guacamole
Hummus Plate
house made garlic hummus & feta, raw veggies & pita chips
Curried Potato Celery (GF)*
Pureed Russet potatoes, Celery, Onion, Coconut Milk, & Curry Spice
Daily Soup
Daily Special
The Dawn Marie*
Chickenless Salad, Buffalo Tempeh, Tomato, Romaine & our vegan Ranch Dressing in a Spinach Wrap.
Veggie
cucumber, carrot, romaine, tomato, roasted red pepper, spinach, red onion, and alfalfa sprouts with roasted garlic vegan mayo on toasted ciabatta.
Tofu Deluxe
steamed tofu, avocado, cucumber, carrot, romaine, and red onion with cranberry sauce, vegan mayo, and dijon mustard on toasted ciabatta.
Tu-No Melt
homemade tu-no salad, lettuce, tomato, and our vegan cheese sauce on toasted ciabatta.
Avocado Club
homemade hummus, avocado, cucumber, carrot, romaine, tomato, and alfalfa sprouts on multigrain toast.
Portabella
portabella mushroom, roasted red pepper, red onion, spinach, tomato, and vegan mayo on a toasted round roll.
Avocado Tempeh Melt
avocado, tempeh bacon, lettuce, tomato, vegan mayo, and our vegan cheese sauce on toasted ciabatta.
Favorite Sandwiches
Avocado Toasts
Tri Lambda Toast
avocado, cucumber, tomato, olives, house made feta
The Classic Toast
smashed avocado, tempeh bacon, tomato, salt, and pepper on multigrain toast
The Atlantic Toast
avocado, pickled red onion, tomato, sesame seed, LOV sauce
Bagged Granola (16oz)
Bagged Granola
Extra Sides
Tempeh Bacon (4)
House Pickles
Sour Cream
Potato Salad Side
Salsa
Coleslaw Side
Home Fries Side
Fruit Salad Side
Daily Side
Brown Rice & Black Beans
brown rice topped with seasoned black beans
El Noelle
house made plain cream cheese, cucumber, pepperoncini & nutritional yeast on a toasted plain bagel
Bay Ave Bagel
House made Veggie Cream Cheese with Cucumber, Red Onion & Roasted Red Pepper on a toasted Everything Bagel
Bagel Melt
Seared Tofu, Avocado, Tomato, Red Onion with vegan Mayo & house made Vegan Cheese Sauce on a toasted Everything Bagel
Avocado BLT
Avocado, Tempeh Bacon, Arugula, Tomato, Red Onion & vegan Mayo on toasted Plain Bagel
Bagels
Lunch Or Later
Yummy Hummus Sandwich
our homemade hummus with avocado on multigrain toast and a side of blue corn chips.
Chickpea Nuggets
House Made Chickpea Nuggets, Served with a choice of Ketchup or tangy Barbecue Sauce.
Quesadilla
Vegan Cheese, Grilled Flour Tortilla, Salsa or Vegan Sour Cream
Lil' Tu-No
our homemade tu-no salad with cucumber on multigrain toast and a side of blue corn chips.
Mini Nachos
blue corn tortilla chips smothered in our homemade cheese sauce with black beans and tomatoes.
Lil' Mezze
Carrot Sticks, Cucumbers, Hummus, Ranch & Warm Pita
Tofu, Avocado, And Brown Rice
Brown Rice, Steamed Tofu & Avocado served with a side of Tamari
Bagged Pita (8oz)
Bagged Pita
Mkt Bread
MKT Focaccia*
MKT Organic Baguette*
Barbecue Seitan
brown rice, black beans, seasoned seitan, peppers, onion, romaine, tomato, avocado, and cabbage with our homemade barbecue sauce
Tofu Veg
steamed tofu, spinach, carrot, roasted red pepper, cucumber, tomato, red onion, cabbage, romaine, and alfalfa sprouts with roasted garlic vegan mayo.
Tempeh Ranch
Buffalo Tempeh, Cucumber, Tomato, Avocado & Romaine with our vegan Ranch Dressing.
Cheesy Tempeh
brown rice, black beans, buffalo tempeh, zucchini, squash, romaine, tomato, avocado, and cabbage with our homemade vegan cheese sauce.
Mediterranean
roasted zucchini, squash, portabella, pepper, onion, and spinach with tomato, romaine, and our homemade hummus.
Gaia Wrap
hummus, cauliflower, cucumber, tomato, romaine, red onion & tzatziki sauce
Wraps & Burritos
Bowls
Mezze Bowl
quinoa, arugula, chickpeas, zucchini, squash, cucumber, tomato, red onion, kalamata olives, house made feta & tzatziki sauce
Buffalo Cheesy Vegetable
buffalo tempeh, brown rice, zucchini, squash, spinach, onion, cauliflower, romaine, tomato & avocado with house made vegan cheese sauce
Burrito Bowl
quinoa, black beans, walnut puree, peppers, portabella, romaine, tomato, cabbage, pickled red onion, avocado, salsa & sour cream
BBQ Veggie
brown rice, black beans, chickpeas, portabella, sweet potato, peppers, onion, romaine, tomato, avocado & cabbage with house made BBQ sauce
"Neat" Lasagna
Cauliflower Tikka Masala (GF)*
Cauliflower, Potato, Peas, Carrot, Chickpea, Jasmine Rice, Spiced Coconut Tomato Sauce.
Veggie Mac & Cheese*
Grab-N-Go Dinners
Salads
Buffalo Ranch Salad
romaine, spinach, cucumber, carrot, tomato, white mushroom, red onion, & buffalo tempeh with our ranch dressing
Mexicali
romaine, cabbage, walnut puree, brown rice, black beans, tomato, avocado, pepper, and onion with our catalina dressing.
House Salad
romaine, spinach, tomato, cucumber, carrot, almonds, and alfalfa sprouts with our herbed vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
Romaine, Artichoke, Cherry Tomato, Roasted Red Pepper, Croutons, Almond Parm.
Roasted Veggie
romaine, spinach, zucchini, squash, roasted red pepper, onion, portabella, cucumber, tomato, and sunflower seeds with balsamic vinegar & oil
Veg Cobb
romaine, spinach, cucumber, tomato, avocado, carrot, red onion, tempeh bacon, tofu egg salad, & white mushroom with our thousand island dressing
Chocolate Peanut Butter Bites (GF) (Deli)
Carmelitas (4) (Deli)
Tzatziki (8oz) (Deli)
Deli Case Grab-N-Go
Breakfast Bowls
Ensenada Bowl
tofu scramble, black beans, peppers, onion, sweet potato, avocado, cabbage, romaine, salsa & sour cream
Granola Bowl
mango, pineapple, strawberry, blueberry, coconut, vanilla soy milk.
Scram Bowl
tofu scramble, home fries, portabella, peppers, onion, veggie sausage, tomato, romaine, & LOV sauce.
David's Drink*
Blueberry, Banana, Ginger, Lemon, Spinach, Flaxseed, Golden Milk & Almond Milk. **1 of every smoothie sold goes to support DDBCF (cancer foundation)**
Smoothie Special
Early Birds
Lil' Granola Bowl
House Made Granola, Fresh Fruit & Oat Milk
Captain's Breakfast
Tofu Scramble, Home Fries, Fresh Fruit, Buttered Toast
Baby Burrito
Tofu Scramble, Black Beans, Lettuce, Avocado. Side of Fruit Salad
Plain Bagel
With House Made Vegan Cream Cheese & Fresh Fruit
Black Bean Burger
homemade black bean burger (contains gluten) patty with guacamole, romaine, tomato, and red onion on a toasted round roll.
Green Burger
house made vegetable burger (contain gluten), avocado, cucumber, alfalfa sprouts, romaine, vegan mayo on a toasted round roll
Olde City
seasoned seitan (gluten), peppers, onion, portabella, lettuce, our vegan cheese sauce, and vegan mayo on toasted ciabatta.
Chuckwich
seasoned seitan (gluten), coleslaw, cucumber, red onion, romaine, and our homemade barbecue sauce on toasted ciabatta