Zest Plant-Based Kitchen Menu – Traverse City, MI

Type : Vegan restaurant

Location : Traverse City, MI

Based on 78 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.9 stars. Price $$

✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery ✔️ No dine-in

Zest Plant-Based Kitchen 49686

Address:
439 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686

Phone: (231) 421-3141

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Hours

Monday

(Labor Day)
 Closed
Tuesday 9 AM–3 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–3 PM
Thursday 9 AM–3 PM
Friday 9 AM–3 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Menu

Toasts
Basic Avo
Vegan, gluten free. Two slices of toast with smashed avocado, everything seasoning, red pepper flakes and sea salt.		 $11.50
The Set-Up
Vegan, gluten free. Two slices of toast with smashed avocado, cashew cream cheese*, everything seasoning, red pepper flakes, nutritional yeast, sliced tomatoes, hemp seeds, microgreens, pickled onions.

*contains coconut*

 $13.80
PB & Berry
Vegan, gluten free. Two slices of toast with peanut butter, sliced strawberries, hemp seeds and chia seeds.		 $9.78
PB, Banana & Maple
Vegan, gluten free. Two slices of toast with sliced banana, peanut butter, maple syrup, cacao nibs, cinnamon.		 $11.50
Blueberry Almond
Vegan, gluten free. Two slices of toast with almond butter, blueberries, hemp seeds, cinnamon, coconut flakes.		 $11.50
Fiery Hummus
Vegan, gluten free. Two slices of toast with hummus, smashed avocado, sliced tomato, sliced cucumber, everything seasoning, sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, hemp seeds and microgreens.		 $13.80
Smoothies
Cacao Power Crunch
Vegan, gluten free. Coconut milk, almond butter, cacao powder, cacao nibs, dates, plant-based protein*, chia seeds, banana. *Contains tree nut.		 $12.65
Banana Bread
Vegan, gluten free. Banana, rolled oats, cinnamon, dates, coconut milk, walnuts, chia seeds, hemp seeds, almond butter, maple syrup.		 $12.65
Classic Green Machine
Vegan, gluten free. Banana, almond milk, plant-based protein*, spinach, peanut butter, dates, cinnamon. *Contains tree nuts.		 $12.65
Very Berry Bliss
Vegan, gluten free. Blueberries, strawberries, coconut milk, blue spirulina, dates, chia seeds, hemp seeds.		 $12.65
PB & J
Vegan, gluten free. Strawberries, banana, coconut milk, peanut butter, cinnamon, dates, cinnamon.		 $10.93
PB Cacao Cup
Vegan, gluten free. Peanut butter, cacao nibs, cacao powder, dates, banana, coconut milk, chia seeds.		 $10.93
Cherry Pie
Vegan, gluten free. Cherries, almond milk, almond butter, rolled oats, dates, cinnamon.		 $12.65
Small & Mighty
Vegan, gluten free. (10 oz.) spinach, almond milk, chia seeds, banana, blueberries, dates and peanut butter.		 $5.75
Blueberry Cobbler
Vegan, gluten free. Blueberries, bananas, almond milk, almond butter, rolled oats, dates, cinnamon, maple syrup, lemon.		 $12.08
Vegan Shamrock Smoothie
Try our creamy St. Patrick’s Day inspired smoothie! Creamy, dreamy and green, of course! Hints of vanilla, peppermint and cacao, paired with our plant-based protein powder makes this one a must try!

This smoothie is made with almond milk. dates, peppermint, frozen bananas, cacao nibs, plant-based protein, and spinach.

$12.65
Love Potion
Love is in the first sip with this Valentine’s Day inspired smoothie!

Almond milk, frozen bananas, frozen strawberries, rolled oats, almond butter, maca powder, plant-based protein powder and a little maple syrup for sweetness. Topped lightly with coconut flakes, cacao nibs and goji berres.

$12.65
Açai Bowls
Classic Açai Bowl
Vegan, gluten free. Frozen unsweetened açai blended with banana, strawberry, dates, coconut milk, topped with house-made peanut butter granola*, coconut flakes, sliced banana, strawberries. *Contains coconut		 $14.95
Blue Bay Bowl
Vegan, gluten free. Frozen unsweetened açai blended with banana, blueberries, dates, blue spirulina, coconut milk, topped with house-made peanut butter granola*, coconut flakes, sliced banana, blueberries. *Contains coconut.		 $16.10
PB Dream Bowl
Vegan, gluten free. Frozen unsweetened açai blended with banana, peanut butter, almond milk, cacao powder, dates, topped with house-made peanut butter granola*, peanut butter, sliced banana, cacao nibs, chia seeds. *Contains coconut		 $16.10
Dragon Fruit Bowl
Vegan, gluten free. Frozen Dragon fruit blended with banana, strawberries, coconut milk, topped with goji berries, coconut flakes, sliced strawberries, pumpkin seeds.		 $16.10
Handhelds
Bollywood Burrito
Vegan, gluten free. Turmeric tofu scramble, house-made root vegetable hash (carrots, sweet potatoes and potatoes). black beans, spinach, cilantro, avocado, salsa, pickled onions, warning spices, served in a tortilla*. *Contains coconut		 $14.38
Samosa (1 Individual)
1 Individual Samosa

Vegan, gluten free. Our twist on a traditional Indian classic – savory filling of potatoes, mixed vegetables and warming Indian spices, wrapped and crispy.*

*Tortilla contains coconut

Served with our Green Zest dressing*

*Contains tree nuts.

 $3.18
Loaded Oatmeal
Vegan, gluten free. Rolled oats, almond milk, sliced banana, blueberries, cinnamon, chia seeds, maple syrup, coconut sugar, walnuts.		 $10.93
Banana Bread
Vegan, gluten free. Slice of our delicious house-made banana bread!		 $4.31
Samosas (3)
3 Samosas

Vegan, gluten free. Our twist on a traditional Indian classic – savory filling of potatoes, mixed vegetables and warming Indian spices, wrapped and crispy.*

*Tortilla contains coconut

$8.63
Bollywood Burrito Bowl
Vegan, gluten free. Turmeric tofu scramble, house-made root vegetable hash (carrots, sweet potatoes and potatoes), warning spices, black beans and spinach, served over organic masoori rice, topped with , cilantro, avocado, salsa and pickled onions.		 $13.80
The Grilled Set-Up
Vegan, gluten free. Two slices of bread with smashed avocado, cashew cream cheese*, everything seasoning, red pepper flakes, nutritional yeast, sliced tomatoes, hemp seeds, microgreens, and pickled onions grilled to perfection!

*contains coconut*

 $14.38
ZEST TLT
Two toasted slices of bread, crunchy romaine lettuce, baked and marinated tempeh, avocado, with a zesty special sauce! 		$16.10
Salads & Bowls
Zest Signature Salad
Vegan, gluten free. Arugula, chickpeas, sautéed sweet potatoes, red bell pepper, quinoa, spices, hemp seeds, cilantro, hummus

Dressing: House-made Ranch* (contains coconut and cashews)

$14.38
Zest & Fresh Salad
Vegan, gluten free. Arugula, spinach, quinoa, tomatoes, cucumbers, walnuts, sesame seeds, spices, avocado

Dressing: Fustini’s tuscan herb olive oil and balsamic vinegar

 $14.38
Summer Breeze Salad
Vegan, gluten free. spinach, blueberries, tomato, cucumber, hemp seeds, avocado, microgreens, sea salt, pepper, lemon

Dressing: House-made Green Zest* dressing (*contains cashews)

 $14.38
Zest Indian Dish Of The Week
Vegan, gluten free.

This week’s Indian dish: Chickpea, Spinach and Carrot Curry, served over rice and garnished with cilantro. *contains coconut*

 $14.95
Soup Cup
Vegan, gluten free. Freshly made soup, different kind each week! Bowl of soup (8oz)

This week’s soup: Carrot Ginger with Coconut

*contain coconut*

 $5.75
Fruits Of Summer Salad
Vegan, gluten free. Spinach, strawberries, blueberries, cucumber, quinoa, chickpeas, spices, pumpkin seeds, microgreens.

Dressing: fustini’s citrus oregano balsamic vinegar and basil crush olive oil

$16.68
Soup Bowl
Vegan, gluten free. Freshly made soup, different kind each week! Bowl of soup (16oz)

This week’s soup: Carrot Ginger with Coconut

*contains coconut*

 $9.20
Beverages
Brewed Coffee
Vegan, gluten free. Locally roasted coffee from Fortunate Coffee Co. brewed fresh, vanilla coconut milk creamer upon request.		 $3.45
Spindrift
lemon, grapefruit or lime.		 $3.16
Bailey’s Farms Kombucha
Vegan, gluten free. Locally made using light of day organic and biodynamic teas.		 $8.63

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Reviews

Queen
Zest is my favorite restaurant in Traverse City for takeout, they have the best vegan food you will ever have. The owners are absolute sweethearts. It’s the most lovely spot in the summertime at the picnic tables in the Sun or underneath the umbrellas. Their Bollywood burrito and the Bollywood burrito bowl are my absolute favorites. The avocado with cilantro and pickled onions are delicious. They are phenomenal at making traditional ayurvedic food, the atmosphere is cozy the food is delicious and the service is amazing. Everyone that works there is super sweet and nice and goes above and beyond to make the most delicious food ever. They have the best smoothies ever my favorites are cherry pie, and my new fave is love potion. Have a blessed day happy eating

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Rachel Travis
What a great find! Love that everything is plant based, as a vegetarian it’s nice to be able to pick anything off the menu without having to make changes. The avocado toast was delicious and beautifully prepared! The employees were very kind and friendly as well.

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Urban Oasis Salt Spa
If I could give more stars I would. I hope to eventually try most of the dishes. The food here is top notch — fresh and tasty! I had the Zest & Fresh bowl and it was delicious! The colors and textures in the bowl I ordered were wonderful! Though I’m not vegetarian or vegan, I do try to eat well and I love the creative way these dishes are put together. I will be trying one of their smoothies soon. I highly recommend Zest Plant-Based Kitchen.

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Sandra Milena Garces Espitia
Ridiculously GOOD,

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Robert E McCallum
Summer Breeze Salad – spinach, blueberries, avocado, tomato, cucumber, hemp seeds, microgreens, sea salt, pepper, lemon, house-made green zest* dressing.

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Suzanne Wilkerson
This is a fabulous true vegan restaurant! My husband and I travel a lot and we’re thrilled to find this special place! The staff are super helpful and friendly! We will definitely be back

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Kristen Hasbrouck
Great plant-based food that tastes really good – love the toasts and smoothies! Everything that I have had here has been delicious! Great staff too 🙂

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Sarah Carney
A 100% plant based restaurant with a variety of wonderful food and beverage options. With perfect outdoor seating downtown to enjoy your selection, it can’t be beat. I had the dragonfruit açaí bowl which was absolutely phenomenal. With the great service and selections, this is definitely the place to go for a variety of delicious and healthy selections.

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L D
First time eating at a plant based, vegan restaurant. My mind has been blown! Food is delicious and staff is very nice. Will be back for sure!

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Kat L
Very cute cafe with delicious vegan food! Loved the variety of the menu with toasts, handhelds, acai bowls and smoothies. The coffee was great as well. Highly recommend this!

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