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Break Away Cafe

Falafel, Vegan Shakshuka

5.0food Very vegan-friendly

Vegetarian

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Top tips

Ask about veganizing dishes; reviewers report that most menu items can be made vegan.
Try the hummus bowl with homemade pita.

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Ask for malawach or jachnun without the default egg, or with the vegan egg alternative.
It’s a convenient café stop during a bike ride near the GW Bridge; bike repair and accessories are also available.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention falafel, pita and bowl.

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Also hummus bowl, jachnun, malawach and shakshuka.

Good for

The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and attentive service.

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Also praised for lively atmosphere.

Good to know

Outdoor seating
Lunch, coffee, takeout, quick bites
Cards and mobile pay

About

This Washington Heights café pairs Middle Eastern vegetarian food with a working bike shop, where a mechanic and cycling gear share space with the café. Hummus bowls come with homemade pita, and reviewers praise the falafel; staff can adapt many dishes for vegans, though vegan choices aren’t clearly marked online.