Modern Love Brooklyn Menu (2025 Update)

Modern Love Brooklyn is a trendy vegan restaurant located in Brooklyn, NY, that offers a diverse menu with options for vegan, pescatarian, and vegetarian preferences. The weekend brunch menu features creative dishes like Shrooms & Grits, Seitan & Waffles, and Strawberry French Toast. Customers rave about the attentive staff, delicious food, and varied ambiance. The Cauliflower Buffalo Wings, Seitan Buffalo Wings, and Nachos Molo are standout appetizers. Reviewers praise the restaurant for its nut allergy menu and high-quality ingredients. Whether you're a vegan enthusiast or just looking to explore plant-based options, Modern Love Brooklyn is a must-visit dining destination in New York City.

Weekend Brunch

Shrooms & Grits

crispy oyster mushrooms, spicy cherry tomato sauce, old bay, chickpeas, scallions, creamy grits (gf)

$19.00

Seitan & Waffles

buttermylk waffle, rosemary breaded seitan, berry butter, pure maple syrup, fresh berries

$20.00

Strawberry French Toast

saucy strawberries, sourdough French toast, pure maple syrup

$18.00

Chocolate Chip Belgian Waffle

a waffle with vegan butter, powdered sugar and pure maple syrup

$13.00

Scrambled Tofu

scrambled tofu with tomato, cumin and cilantro, rosemary roasted potatoes, salad and buttered sourdough toast (gf option)

$17.00

Tofu Benedict

breakfast tofu, English muffin, cashew hollandaise, smoked tomato, chives, rosemary roasted tomatoes, salad (gf option)

$20.00

Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

$7.25

Handcut Fries

$11.25

Side Grits

$8.25

Breakfast Tofu

$8.25

Waffle with Butter & Maple Syrup

$11.25

Garlic Bread

$3.25

Avocado Half

$4.25

Potato Salad

$6.25

Guacamole

$6.25

Brunch Sides

Appetizers

Cauliflower Buffalo Wings (gf)

crispy cauliflower, housemade ranch, rainbow carrots, celery and chives

$16.00

Seitan Buffalo Wings

rosemary crusted seitan, housemade ranch, celery, rainbow carrots and chives.

$16.00

Nachos Molo (gf)

walnut chorizo, cashew queso, pico de gallo, guacamole, pickled red onions, pickled jalapeos, house hot sauce, cilantro (its a lot!)

$21.00

Broccolini With Tempeh Sausage

sauted broccolini, tofu cashew ricotta, tempeh with fennel and spices (gf)

$15.00

Sweet Peppers with Thai Basil

jimmy nardello peppers, lime, coconut cashew yogurt, apricot chutney, aleppo pepper, thai basil (gf)

$13.00

Oyster Mushroom Calamari (gf)

crispy oyster mushrooms, old bay, spicy mayo, hot sauce, scallion, greens (gf)

$17.00

Sauted Kale

caramelized garlic, tomato vinaigrette

$10.00

Fried Mozzarella

housemade cashew mozzarella, marinara, fresh basil (3 per order)

$16.00

Truffled Poutine

Handcut fries, cashew cheese curds, mushroom gravy, chives

$16.00

Chickpea Avocado Toast

chickpea salad with dill, avocado, fresh radish, truffle oil, micro green, grilled garlic sourdough

$12.00

Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms

rice panko, cashew ricotta, mom's marinara

$14.00

Kale Caesar

kale, crisp lettuces, pepita parmesan, capers, herb croutons, tahini caper dressing (gf option)

$13.00

Strawberry, Beet and Feta Salad

roasted golden beets, fresh strawberries, baby arugula, almond feta, pistachios, fresh mint, balsamic vinaigrette (gf)

$17.00

Heirloom Tomato Salad

local tomatoes, fresh basils, balsamic reduction, olive oil, flaky salt, almond feta, fresh black pepper (gf)

$15.00

Salads

Burgers and Sandwiches

Chicky Bacn Ranch

chickpea cutlet, housemade ranch, mushroom bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles, red onion, pretzel bun

$21.00

Mushroom Walnut Mozz Burger

mushroom walnut patty, caramelized onions, melty cashew mozz, spring greens, thousand island, potato bun (gf option)

$19.00

Chickpea Parmesan Hero

chickpea cutlets, marinara, pesto, arugula, cashew mozzarella, pepita parm, basil, grilled garlic hero. Comes with choice of fries, eggy potato salad, or side salad

$21.00

Hot Honee Chickn

crispy tofu chickn, coleslaw, pickled jalapeos,spicy honee, mayo, grilled garlic hero. Comes with choice of fries, eggy potato salad, or side salad (gf option)

$19.00

Grilled Tofu Tapenade Focaccia

herb grilled tofu, tapenade, spring greens, red onion, tomato, balsamic mayo, herb focaccia (gf option)

$19.00

Modrib Sandwich

House made seitan rib with BBQ sauce, red onion, pickle, lettuce, tomato, and house mayo. Choose handcut fries, eggy potato salad or side salad.

$18.00

Tempeh Avocado BLT

Smoked tempeh, avocado, lettuce, tomato, mayo on garlic sourdough

$18.00

Bucatini Alfredo

Bucatini pasta with cashew Alfredo sauce with pepita parmesan, arugula, parsley with a side of garlic bread

$19.00

Saffron Gnocchi With Wild Mushrooms

house made potato dumplings, braised chanterelle mushrooms, roasted zucchini, saffron brodo, sorrel, pepita parmesan garlic bread

$24.00

Goddess Bowl (gf)

pesto grilled tofu, garlicky kale, sauted brussels, jasmine brown rice, tahini dressing, roasted cauliflower, pepitas (gf)

$21.00

Mushroom Fried Chick'n

finger licking oyster mushrooms, chickpea mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes, coleslaw

$25.00

Tofu Fried Chicken (gf)

Crispy Chick'n tofu, coleslaw, cauliflower mashed potatoes, white pepper gravy Please specify if you're celiac or gluten intolerant

$23.00

Rigatoni alla Vodka

creamy vodka sauce, almond feta, aleppo pepper, fresh basil, garlic focaccia

$19.00

Pattypan Squash Curry

chickpea tomato curry with roasted summer squashes and coconut milk, zucchini pakora, apricot chutney, cashew raita, aleppo pepper, jasmine brown rice, cilantro (GF)*Contains almonds and cashews

$19.00

Spicy Pasta Puttanesca

Fettuccini pasta with roasted Italian peppers, tofu cashew ricotta, capers, black and green olives, pesto, fresh herbs, arugula served with garlic bread.

$19.00

Entrees

Mac Bowls

Classic Mac & Shews (gf)

cashew cheddar mac sauce, chick'n tofu cutlet, garlicky sauted kale, chives, gluten-free macaroni

$25.00

Cauliflower Buffalo Mac Shews (gf)

cashew cheddar mac sauce, buffalo cauliflower, ranch, chives, gluten-free macaroni

$22.00

Seitan Buffalo Mac & Shews

cashew cheddar mac sauce, buffalo seitan, ranch, chives, macaroni

$22.00

Custom Mac & Shews

Start with our gluten-free mac with creamy cashew cheeze sauce, then add what you like! Items will be added right to the dish unless you specify on the side :)

$14.00

Vanilla Bean Shake

housemade vanilla bean ice cream, coconut caramel, coconut whip (contains cashews)

$13.00

Dutch Chocolate Shake

housemade chocolate ice cream, coconut whip (contains cashews)

$13.00

Strawberry Shake Swirl

housemade strawberry bean ice cream, coconut whip, strawberry syrup (contains cashews)

$13.00

Peanut Butter Shake

housemate peanut butter ice cream, chocolate syrup, coconut whip (contains cashews)

$13.00

Blueberry Cardamon Shake

cashew and oat milk based

$13.00

Vegan Milkshakes

Soft Drinks

House Iced Tea

Hibiscus

$5.00

Thai Basil Limeade

basil syrup, fresh lime, slightly sparkling

$8.00

Iced Coffee

cold brew

$5.00

Hot Coffee

French roast

$3.00

Hot Tea

$3.00

Spindrift Seltzer

lime

$4.00

Boylan Ginger Ale

$5.00

Maine Root Beer

$5.00

Curiosity Cola

$5.00

Evian Sparkling Water 1 Liter

$10.00

Saratoga Bottled Spring Water

12 oz bottled still water

$6.00

Peach Thyme Kombucha

$7.00

Watermelon Hibiscus Kombucha

$7.00

Ginger Yuzu Kombucha

$7.00

Berry Lemonade

$7.00

Iced Lavender Horchata

Oatmilk and cinnamon goodness

$7.00

Watermelon Aguas Frescas

fresh watermelon puree, with a splash of hibiscus topped with sparkling water.

$8.00

Strawberry Tonic Kombucha

Rowdy Mermaid Kombucha

$7.00

Pineapple Tumeric Kombucha

Rowdy Mermaid Kombucha

$7.00

Peach Tiramisu

Brown sugar peaches, lady fingers, espresso liqueur, tofu mascarpone, coconut whip

$12.00

Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake

graham cracker crust, lemon cheesecake , raspberry topping

$12.00

Strawberry Shortcake

Olive oil bundt cake, strawberry frosting, saucy strawberries, coconut whip

$8.00

Walnut Brownie

Fudgy walnut brownie

$8.00

Birthday Cake Cookie

Sprinkles, pink lemonade icing

$6.00

Chocolate Chip Cookie

a really yummy cookie

$6.00

Chocolate Cream Pie

rich chocolate mousse, graham cracker crust, tofu creme (gf)

$9.00

Chocolate Pistachio Cookie

Chocolate cookie, chocolate chips, pistachios

$6.00

Warm Blueberry Cinnamon Roll

cinnamon roll with blueberry filling and blueberry icing

$9.00

Blueberry Strudel

Flaky phyllo, blueberry ginger filling-Served warm with vanilla ice cream*contains cashews

$11.00

Maple Walnut Cookie

$6.00

S'mores Cookie

cinnamon cookie with chocolate chunks and toasted marshmallow

$6.00

Snickerdoodle Cookie

Buttery cookie, cinnamon sugar, classic

$6.00

Desserts

Ice Cream & Sundaes

2 Scoops

$9.00

3 Scoops

$12.00

Classic Sundae (gf)

two scoops housemade cashew ice cream (chocolate, vanilla, peanut butter, strawberry)caramel, chocolate syrup, chopped peanuts, coconut whip, sprinkles, cherry on top

$11.00

Neapolitan Sundae

chocolate, vanilla and strawberry ice creams with chocolate and strawberry sauce, a cherry and coconut whip. Classic!

$14.00

Two Scoops S'mores Ice Cream

Two scoops of S'mores Ice cream- graham crackers, toasted marshmallow, and chocolate, GF

$8.00

S'mores Sundae

Two scoops of s'mores ice cream with chocolate, caramel, toasted marshmallow, cinnamon sugar, and coco whip. GF

$11.00

Large Handcut Fries

Straight from the potato, seasoned with parsley, salt and pepper. Comes with ketchup. Customize with housemade cheeses and sauces on the side, yum!

$12.00

Small Handcut Fries

Straight from the potato, seasoned with parsley, salt and pepper. Comes with ketchup. Customize with housemade cheeses and sauces on the side, yum!

$7.00

Side Mac & Shews (gf)

cashew cheddar, gluten free macaroni

$14.00

Side Crispy Chick'n Tofu (gf)

$7.00

Side Salad (gf)

crisp lettuces, cucumber, lettuce, sun gold cherry tomatoes, radish, choice of dressing

$6.00

Eggy Potato Salad

Dijon mustard, mayo, dill.

$6.00

Side Mushroom Bacon

$4.00

Side Avocado

$4.25

Side Herb Grilled Tofu

$7.00

Gluten Free Garlic Bread

$3.00

Side Chickpea Cutlet

$8.00

Mashed Potatoes Gravy (gf)

creamy mashed potatoes, mushroom chickpea gravy

$10.00

Sides

Extra Sauces and Dressings

Small Ranch

$2.00

Ketchup

$0.25

Hot Sauce

$1.00

Spicy Mayo

$2.00

4 oz Guacamole

$6.00

Caesar Dressing

$2.00

Marinara

$3.00

Large Cashew Queso

$7.00

Pico

$2.00

Small Pesto

$2.00

Large Ranch

$7.00

Small Cashew Queso

$3.00

Hitachino Nest Espresso Stout

MUST BE 21 TO PURCHASERobust flavors of vanilla, espresso, whiskey, chocolate and roasted grain are balanced by hints of date and plum, with just enough hops to round it all out. 12oz bottle 11.8% ABV

$9.50

Grimm Hefeweissbier

MUST BE 21 TO PURCHASEDouble decoction mashed hefeweissbier16 oz can. 5.5 ABV

$9.50

Doc's Pear Cider

MUST BE 21 TO PURCHASESweet up front but not overwhelming with a pleasant dry finish. 12oz can 5%ABV

$7.50

Hard Kombucha Flying Embers Cherry Hibiscus

MUST BE 21 TO PURCHASEA blend of fresh muddled cherries with tart aromatic hibiscus, and finished with a refreshing bright burst of lime. 12 oz can 6.8% ABV

$8.50

Hard Kombucha Strange Beast Ginger, Lemon, Hibiscus

MUST BE 21 TO PURCHASE16 oz can 7% ABV

$9.50

Hard Kombucha Ritual Strawberry Mint

MUST BE 21 TO PURCHASE12 oz can 6%ABV

$8.50

Talea Prickly Pineapple Goes Sour

MUST BE 21 TO PURCHASE. 16 oz can. 5.2% ABV

$10.50

Grimm Double IPA can

MUST BE 21 TO PURCHASE. 16 oz can. 7.2% ABV

$9.00

Original Sin Dry Rose Cider

MUST BE 21 TO PURCHASE. 12oz can 6.5%ABV

$10.00

Beer and Hard Booch

Bottles of Wine

BioKult Gruner

$43.00

1924 Buttery Chardonnay

$49.00

Alverdi, Delle Venezia Pinot Grigio

$39.00

Substance Cabernet Sauvignon

$49.00

Four Vines Zinfandel

$49.00

Argento Malbec (organic)

$39.00

San Giuseppe Lambrusco

$43.00

Jean-Michel Dupre, Le Temps Des Oranges

$49.00

Domaine Houchart, Rose

$43.00

Gruet, Sparkling Sauvage Rose

$73.00

Coucher De Soleil Vin Orange

$75.00

New Old Fashioned

Pathfinder herbal elixer, earl grey, Abstinence aperitif, orange peel, cherry

$13.00

French Kiss 75

zero proof gin, lemon, strawberry, NA sparkling white wine

$12.00

Bitburger 0.0

It's beer!

$7.00

Oddbird NA Sparkling Tempranillo

Non-alcoholic sparkling red wine. In a can!

$10.00

Mocktails

Wing Buckets

Bucket Seitan Buffalo Wings

buffalo seitan, housemade ranch, carrots, celery, chives

$42.00

Bucket Cauliflower Buffalo Wings (gf)

crispy cauliflower, housemade ranch, rainbow carrots, celery, chives

$42.00