Health Food RestaurantVegetarian RestaurantVegan RestaurantGluten-Free Restaurant
Welcome to Twisted Tree Cafe, the first (primarily) vegan spot in the area!
Twisted Tree Cafe is a healthy vegetarian eatery that was established in Asbury Park in 2003, offering gluten-free and vegan breakfast and lunch options. Got dietary restrictions? We'll work with you to prepare your meal just the way you love it!
If you’d like to learn more about who we are and what Twisted Tree offers, you’re in the right place. As locals who were born and raised here at the Jersey Shore, we can’t wait to welcome you to our restaurant soon!
Explore offerings from Twisted Tree Cafe on 609 Cookman Ave in Asbury Park, with popular specials , breakfast, lunch starters, and sandwiches & wraps available at this location.
Tomato, spinach, avocado, sautéed onions, peppers, mushrooms, and sun-dried tomato pesto with tofu scramble or organic free-range scrambled eggs in a warm flour wrap; comes with a side salad & our ginger miso dressing (dairy-free, contains nuts // vegan, soy-free & gluten-free options).
Cheesy Burrito
$9.50
Vegan mozzarella or dairy provolone, vegan cheddar or dairy cheddar, and homemade almond ricotta, with tofu scramble or organic free-range scrambled eggs in a flour wrap; comes with a side salad and our ginger miso dressing (contains nuts // vegan, dairy-free, soy-free, & gluten-free options).
Southwest Burrito
$9.50
Vegan chili, avocado, vegan or dairy cheddar, and tofu scramble or organic free-range scrambled eggs in a flour wrap; comes with a side salad and our ginger miso dressing (nut-free // vegan, dairy-free, soy-free & gluten-free option).
Toast & Lox Sandwich
$11.00
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, sliced cucumber, tomato, scallions, red onion, and greens piled on toasted oat bread; side salad & our ginger miso dressing included (nut-free // dairy-free, soy-free & gluten-free options).
Lunch Starters
Three Bean Chili
$4.00 - $9.50
Made with black beans, light and dark kidney beans, onions, green peppers, tomatoes, and corn (vegan, soy-free, gluten-free, nut-free).
Coconut Curry Soup
$4.00 - $9.50
Made with chickpeas, green peppers, onions, tomato, coconut milk, and spices (vegan, soy-free, gluten-free, nut-free).
Avocado Toast
$7.00
Two slices of our vegan bread with smashed avocado, sea salt, & freshly ground pepper (vegan, soy-free // gluten-free option).
Hummus Plate
$9.00
Fresh roasted red pepper hummus served with homemade vegan oat toast and hothouse cucumbers (vegan, soy-free, nut-free // gluten-free option).
Big Garden Salad
$11.00
Mixed greens, scallions, tomato, cucumber, sprouts, green bell pepper, carrots, black olives and avocado served with our homemade ginger-miso dressing and your choice of protein: fresh roasted red pepper hummus(V), soy chicken salad(V), chickpea “tuna”(V), or tuna salad (gluten-free // vegan options).
Sandwiches & Wraps
Items come with a side salad & our ginger miso dressing. Served on fresh out of the oven oat bread or a flour tortilla. (GF bread +1) (Whole-wheat wrap +.50) (GF wrap +1)
Nutty Vegan BLT
$10.25
Homemade almond ricotta, balsamic-basil cashew cream, and coconut bacon with tomato, baby spinach, and shaved red onion baked onto our oat bread; comes with a side salad & our ginger miso dressing (vegan & dairy-free // gluten-free option).
Sweet Potato Wrap
$10.50
Roasted sweet potatoes, homemade tahini dressing, fresh kale, black Thai rice, and avocado in a warm flour wrap; comes with a side salad & our ginger miso dressing (vegan, soy-free, nut-free // gluten-free option).
Soy "Chicken" Salad
$9.50
Our soy chicken salad made with celery, onions, carrots, and vegan mayo; served with scallions, sprouts, lettuce, and tomato-sandwich or wrap. Side salad & our ginger miso dressing included (vegan, dairy-free & nut-free // gluten-free options).
Baked Tofu
$10.00
Seasoned tofu, vegan pesto, roasted red peppers, and tomato-sandwich or wrap. Side salad and our ginger miso dressing included (vegan // gluten-free options).
Hummus
$10.00
Made fresh with roasted red peppers and sesame seeds; served with scallions, sprouts, lettuce, and tomato-sandwich or wrap. Side salad and our ginger miso dressing included (vegan, nut-free, soy-free, dairy-free // gluten-free options).
Quesadilla
$10.00
House soy chicken salad & sun-dried tomato pesto, scallions, tomato, roasted red pepper sauce, and dairy cheddar or vegan mozzarella cheese in a flour tortilla. Side salad and our ginger miso dressing included (vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free options).
Bean Wrap
$9.50
Beans, onions, peppers, tomato, avocado, and dairy or vegan cheddar cheese in a warm wrap (nut-free & soy-free // vegan, gluten-free, & dairy-free options).
Tuna Fish Salad
$9.25
Albacore tuna fish or vegan chickpea "tuna" made with vegan mayo and served with scallions, sprouts, lettuce and tomato - wrap or sandwich (nut-free & dairy-free // vegan & gluten-free options).
$1 from every order will be donated to Catsbury Park-a nonprofit rescue for cats.
Smoked Salmon
$10.00
Smoked salmon with cream cheese, scallions, cucumbers, lettuce, and tomato-wrap or sandwich. Side salad and our ginger miso dressing included (dairy-free, gluten-free, & soy-free options).
Kids
(12 & under)
Grilled Cheese
$5.25
Dairy or vegan cheddar cheese baked onto homemade oat bread (vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free options//soy-free).
Cheese Quesadilla
$5.25
Dairy or vegan cheddar cheese melted on a flour tortilla (vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free options//soy-free).
Peanut Butter & Honey
$5.25
Organic peanut or almond butter and honey on homemade oat bread (dairy-free & soy-free // gluten-free option).
Smoothies
All smoothies are vegan & gluten-free. No sugar added, only blended with ice and ingredients listed!
All baked goods are vegan made on premises and can also be made gluten-free. Special requests are welcome. Orders must be placed at least 24 hours before pickup!
All baked goods are vegan made on premises and can also be made gluten-free. Special requests are welcome. Orders must be placed at least 24 hours before pickup!
Loved this cafe. We just got smoothies but the folks at other tables with food were enjoying what they ordered and I was sad I had eaten lunch already. Vegan and vegetarian options plus they donate proceeds for certain dishes to charity which is cool. I got the berry smoothie and enjoyed it.
JL
Jay Liquori
Sep 25, 2021
5.0
The servers are so nice and the food is healthy and fresh.
This information is certified by Twisted Tree Cafe and published from the brand's official system of record. Data is distributed through an enterprise-grade knowledge management platform. Learn more about our data sources
Certified August 16, 2026Yext Knowledge Graph
Address
Categories
Geo coordinates
Legal business name
Hours of operation
Phone number
Official website
Syndication Network
Approved business data is pushed to 100+ publishers, including: