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Quintessence Menu

  • Takeout Available | Delivery Available
  • Delivery Hours:
    Daily, 1pm-10:30pm
  • Delivery Area:
    Houston St. to 20th St., Ave. D to Broadway

breakfast
Hours: 10am-12am Mon-fri
Fruitti Buddha just like the concept of our ever so popular buddha bowl, you can add your favorite topping(s) to this delicious & refreshing fresh fruit salad bowl. (picture shows basic fruit bowl with toppings)       5
Banana Walnut Bread two slices our scrumptious bread with crunchy walnuts and banana. picture shows almond butter & banana additions       5
Add Almond Butter       1.50
Add Cream Cheese       1.50
Add Banana Slices       1
Bagel With Cream "cheese" sprouted kamut bread topped with plain or scallion cream "cheese", sliced tomato and a sprinkle of black pepper       4.50
Add Caramelized Onion       1
Chia Seed Porridge this creamy, nutty flavor gruel porridge is not only tasty but packed with energy and nutrition to start your day       9
Sweet Crepe zesty and velvety mango avocado cream together with sliced banana wrapped inside a sweet yam golden flax seeds crepe. topped with fresh fruit and vanilla cream       7.50
Savory Crepe baby spinach and diced tomato tossed with scallion cream "cheese", wrapped with sprouts and avocado. topped with caramelized onions and served salsa       8
Add Salad       6
Potato Pancakes With Apple Sauce & Sour Cream two hearty, delightful pancakes made with sweet potato, walnuts, zucchini and onions. served with home made apple sauce and sour cream       9
appetizer
Quintessence Uses Only the freshest, Organic Ingredients Available to Prepare All food. Since We Do Not Cook anything, Freshness Is essential. Quintessence Also Uses Powerful Ingredients to Help Boost Your Immune system, Like Spirulina in Our Smoothies & juices, Tocotrienols (a Powerful anti-oxidant) in Our Pecan Pie Energy Bars and Raw Cacao Beans in Our Chocolate Shake
Mini Pizzette a 4" kamut crust piled with a tangy nut based cheese, fresh tomato, avocado, pesto sauce, and caramelized onion with a sprinkling of gamasio       9
Vegetable Au Gratin two juicy tomato halves stuffed with our popular cashew cheese mixed with fresh herbs, "saute" veggies and topped with black pepper       8
Dips & Chips Platter spicy tomato-cilantro salsa, dairy-free sour cream and guacamole served with home-made corn chips and flax crackers       12
Hand Roll Combo select two of our delicious hand roll: chipotle "cheese" hand roll (new), spicy fofu hand roll or chipotle hand roll       12
Tostada golden crunchy tortilla shells topped with refried beans, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, pickled jalapeno, sour cream, and nut meat. served with hot sauce       7
Ravioli Combo three fillings and two sauces - 1.spinach onion 2.the new basil "cheese" 3.combine them for a tasty spinach basil "cheese" ravioli. then top your choices with either a rich tomato napolitana sauce or pesto sauce. garnished with gamasio, fresh tomato, chopped basil and black pepper       11
Taco crisp corn tortilla filled with mock refried beans, guacamole, cashew cheese, "sour cream", and lettuce. served with our home-made guajillo chili sauce       7
soups
Peters Pot (bowl) blended tomato, yellow pepper, and cucumber soup, enriched with dulse, basil and a dash of propolis that boosts the body's healing power   cup 5   bowl 6   7.50
Green Soup our delicious house blend that consists of kale, spinach, celery, extra virgin olive oil, celtic sea salt, and lemon juice and avocado       8
Add ginger, garlic, onion, Fresh Herbs or Other Veggies       (for per item) .50
Cucumber Dill - New ! the perfect way to beat the heat on a hot summer day. a light and refreshing creamy cucumber soup blended with celery, onion, lemon and dill       8
salads
Quintessence Uses Only the freshest, Organic Ingredients Available to Prepare All food. Since We Do Not Cook anything, Freshness Is essential. Quintessence Also Uses Powerful Ingredients to Help Boost Your Immune system, Like Spirulina in Our Smoothies & juices, Tocotrienols (a Powerful anti-oxidant) in Our Pecan Pie Energy Bars and Raw Cacao Beans in Our Chocolate Shake
Sesame Sea Salad three kinds of delicious sea veggies with chunks of cucumber and tomato, topped with a rich sesame dressing and a sprinkle of sesame seed       12
Buddha Bowl as a salad or a dinner, build your own bowl. see budda add-ons below. the basic bowl comes with mixed greens, kale, tomato, cucumber, sunflower sprouts, and onion topped with the dressing of your choice: almond tahini, sesame, house, pineapple anise, japanese house, red bell pepper caraway or simply lemon & house blend oil       12
Caesar Salad With a Twist crisp romaine heart, juicy tomato, crunchy cucumber, and avocado cubes tossed in our unique pignola miso caesar dressing, topped with caramelized onions, black pepper and gamasio       15
Arugula Sprout With Caramelized Walnuts baby arugula, sunflower sprouts, mixed baby sprouts, goji berries and cherry tomato tossed with a sweet-spiced fig cardamom dressing topped with caramelized walnuts       12
budda add-ons
Per Item
Marinated Portobello       2.50
Sprouts       2.50
Bell Pepper       2.50
Hemp Seeds       2.50
Marinated Onions       2.50
Hummus       2.50
Yellow Squash Pasta       2.50
Pine Nuts       2.50
Marinated Crimini       2.50
Kalamata Olives       2.50
Avocado       2.50
Sun-dried Tomatoes       2.50
Sesame Seeds       2.50
Walnuts       2.50
Cheddar Cheese       3
Garlic-scallion Wild Rice       3
Nutmeat       3
Goji Berry       3
Pizza Cheese       3
Mixed Seaweed       3
&Quot;caramelized" Onion       3
pizza
Italian Sausage our full-flavor italian "sausage" nut meat on creamy nut cheese, and chunky tomato sauce       15.50
California Pizza cheddar cheese, avocado, olives, sprouts, caramelized onion, and sour creme       14.50
Greek Pizza greek-spiced nut cheesed & tomato sauce, topped with kalamata olives, bell pepper, red onion rings       14.50
Santa Fe Pizza bell pepper cheese with tomato sauce, mexican-spiced vegetables, sour cream, & guacamole       14.50
entrees
Quintessence Uses Only the freshest, Organic Ingredients Available to Prepare All food. Since We Do Not Cook anything, Freshness Is essential. Quintessence Also Uses Powerful Ingredients to Help Boost Your Immune system, Like Spirulina in Our Smoothies & juices, Tocotrienols (a Powerful anti-oxidant) in Our Pecan Pie Energy Bars and Raw Cacao Beans in Our Chocolate Shake
Mexican Platter our incredibly delicious enchilada - golden flax and corn tortilla filled with "refried beans", "cheese", tomato and lettuce drenched with mole sauce and finished with a dollop of "sour crème" paired with our new amazing tostada. served with guajillo chili sauce and garlic scallion wild rice       23
Pizza! please select from our separate pizza menu page. price varies       15
Indian Platter a summery version of this hot seller! cauliflower biryani is replaced by spinach saag. complementing our popular mali kofta, chic pea vegetables balls drenched with creamy almond curry sauce, topped with mango chutney and tamarind sauce. served with kamut bread       21
The All American Burger satisfy your burger craving with our new garden burger patty seasoned with smoky bbq seasonings. two burger patties sandwiched with shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, our home-made pickles, ketchup and mustard. your choice of kamut or veggie bread. served with corn chips       19
Lasagna a delicious mix of macadamia/cashew cheese, coconut/herbs/nuts "sausage" and sundried tomato sauce in between thin layers of fresh zucchini and yellow squash. topped with sesame parmesan "cheese"       19
Scallion "cheese" Roll four light yet satisfying nori rolls filled with our tasty scallion crème cheese, avocado, red bell pepper, cucumber, caramelized onion, tomato and sprouts       19
Ravioli Combo With Primavera Pasta three fillings and two sauces - 1.spinach onion 2.the new basil "cheese" 3.combine them for a tasty spinach basil "cheese" ravioli. served with yellow squash noodle tossed with fresh chopped tomato and onion. then top your choices with either a rich tomato napolitana sauce or pesto sauce       17
superfood menu
Superfoods Are Super-nutrients For Higher Human functioning. You Can Add to Our Already Nutritious drinks, Soups and salads. or Just Try a Shot of Gold or Fiery Noni Elixir and Just Watch What Happens to Your Physical energy, strength, Mental clarity, and Mood
Colloidal Gold great for juices, shakes and smoothies. colloidal gold is micro-clusters of 99.99 % pure gold suspended in pure distilled & revitalized water. serving size: 1 fl.oz       4
Noni Ginger Fire great for juices, shakes, smoothies or just in water. noni ginger fire is a tahitian super food that compliments a lifestyle focused on rejuvenation, detoxification, super energy, good mood, and astonishing health. serving size: 1 fl.oz       2.25
Marine Phytoplankton great for green soups, green juices, shakes or just in water. this unique super-nutrient from the ocean with its abundance of natural produced vitamins, mineral, and life force from the sun, provide the body with an increase energy and inner strength the builds up significantly when its ingested on daily basis. serving size: 1 drop       .25
Revitaphi great for green soup, green juices, shakes or sprinkled over your food and salad. revitaphi is loaded with a proprietary blend of enzymes, pro-biotic, and rare alkaline herbs legendary for rejuvenation. serving size: 1 tbsp       1.60
Maca great for green soup, green juices, shakes or sprinkled over your food and salad. raw maca is a high octane fuel for maximizing physical and emotional performance. restores and revitalizes your energy reserves by providing nourishment deep at the core of the bodies endocrine system. serving size: 1 tbsp       1.70
side dishes
Side Salad       6.50
Extra Sauce or Dressing       2.50
Spinach Onion Pate       5.50
Scallion "cream cheese"       3.50
Guacamole       6
Hummus       5.50
Salsa       4.50
Garlic Scallion Wild Rice       5.50
Mango Chutney       3.50
Nutmeat       6.50
Veggie "toast"       (2 pieces) 3
Kamut Bread       (1bun) 2.50
Butternut Garlic Bread       (2 pieces) 4.50
Flax Crackers       3
Corn Chips       3.50
Malikofta Ball       3.50
lunch combo
Combo Specials Are Only Available Between 11:30am-3pm Weekdays only. All Set Lunches Come With Mixed Mesclun With Your Choice of Dressing and Fresh Apple Cider or Herbal Tea
1. Indian Delight mali kofta over squash noodle or marinated veggies with almond curry sauce       11
2. Portobello Sandwich marinated portobello mushroom, avocado,onion, tomato, and "thousand islands" sauce       11
3. Chef's Club Sandwich creamy scallion cheese spread, avocado, bell pepper, tomato, cucumber, romaine lettuce, caramelized onion, olives and sprouts sandwiched between our new grain-free veggie toast or kamut bread       12
4. Taco or Tostada two golden crunchy taco shells topped with refried beans, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, picked jalapeno, sour cream, and nut meat. served with hot sauce       12
5. Scallion Creme Cheese Roll two light yet satisfying nori rolls filled with scallion creme cheese, avocado, bell pepper, cucumber, caramelized onion, tomato and sprouts. served with side salad       12
6. Ravioli Combo With Pasta three fillings and two sauces - 1.spinach onion 2.the new basil "cheese" 3.combine them for a tasty spinach basil "cheese" ravioli. then top your choices with either a rich tomato napolitana sauce or pesto sauce. served on a bed of yellow squash pasta       12
8. Soup, Salad & Bread - new! two slices of our new savory butternut garlic bread with a side of spinach onion spread. . served with soup of your choice and side salad       11
brunch
Quintessence Uses Only the freshest, Organic Ingredients Available to Prepare All food. Since We Do Not Cook anything, Freshness Is essential. Quintessence Also Uses Powerful Ingredients to Help Boost Your Immune system, Like Spirulina in Our Smoothies & juices, Tocotrienols (a Powerful anti-oxidant) in Our Pecan Pie Energy Bars and Raw Cacao Beans in Our Chocolate Shake
Nut Milk "got nut milk?" a great discovery for those who are lactose intolerant. a simple, silky blend of soaked cashew (for easy digestion),vanilla and coco butter       4.50
Bagel With Creme Cheese 2 slices of our tasty kamut bread topped with plain or scallion cashew cheese, a slice of tomato and black pepper       9
Add Caramelized Onions       .75
Add Caviar       .75
Fofu Benedict 2 slices of our tasty sprouted kamut bread topped with walnut herb sausage, avocado and fofu. smothered with mock hollandaise sauce and caramelized onions. served with mixed mesclun and your choice of dressing       16
Fofu Florentine 2 slices of sprouted kamut bread topped with fresh spinach, avocado slices and fofu topped with mock hollandaise sauce and caramelized onions. dusted with black pepper. served with side salad       14
Hot Cocoa a mix of raw cacao nibs, cashew, vanilla and coco butter       5
Avocado Florentine two slices of kamut bread topped with fresh spinach, avocado and tomato topped with mock hollandaise sauce and caramelized onions. dusted with black pepper. served with side salad       13
Spinach and Mushroom Quiche an innovative creation of our chef’s savory "eggless" custard mixed with spinach, mushroom, caramelized onion, and tomato. "baked" with a thin garlic herb crust...absolutely delightful!       16
Banana and Mango Cream Crepe - new! zesty and velvety mango avocado cream and sliced banana wrapped in a sweet yam golden flax seed crepe, and topped with fresh fruit and vanilla crème     (for one) 7.50   (for two) 14
Pancakes With Apple Sauce and "sour crème" - new! these hearty, delightful pancakes are made with sweet potato, walnuts, zucchini, and chopped onion, served with home-made apple sauce and coconut based "sour crème". better than the original! served with a side salad       14
Fofu Rancheros two soft corn tortillas topped with fofu, "refried beans", mole salsa, guacamole and a dollop of sour cream       16
Savory Crepe - new! baby spinach and diced tomato tossed with scallion cream "cheese", wrapped with sprouts and avocado inside a sweet yam golden flax seeds crepe, topped with caramelized onions and served with side salad       15
guiltless desserts
All Desserts Are 100% nondairy, sugar-free, and cholesterol-free. All Our Pie Crusts Are Made From Soaked almonds, Soaked walnuts, & Dates
Tiramisu mocha mousse on a bed of chocolate nut crumble topped with a velvety praline custard       10
Home-made Ice-crème dine-in only. two scoops of our daily homemade ice-crème with two toppings. choose from: seasonal fruits, nut crumble, vanilla crème, carob sauce, and raisins       8.50
Chia Seed Pudding this delicious dessert has made its way back due to popular demand. high energy chia seeds, are soaked and served in vanilla cashew milk, topped with walnuts, vanilla cream and fresh seasonal berries       9
Dessert Platter select four sample portions of our heavenly dessert from the following: tiramisu, chocolate pudding cake,fruit cobbler, coconut banana creme pie, chia pudding or ice-creme       20
Pumpkin Pie a scrumptious pumpkin cream filling in our famous pie crust topped with caramelized walnuts. served with vanilla cream       11
Banana Split Chia Sundae best ever banana split! an unique combination of banana, chia seed pudding, ice cream of the day topped with strawberries, pecan and chocolate sauce       10
Strawberry Upside Down Chocolate Banana Layer Cake a layer of banana crème with fresh banana slices sandwiched between two layers of divine fluffy chocolate coconut cake, set atop a layer of strawberry "jelly" infused with fresh strawberries, then flipped upside down. garnished with strawberry sauce       12
Pecan Pie our most popular all time favorite pie. not only is it incredibly delicious, it has powerful antioxidants, tocotrienals, to help boost your immune system. (ala mode -12.5)       10
Coconut Crème Pie this quintessential dessert has a lavishly rich cream filling. light and fluffy, it practically melts in your mouth. pure coconut ecstasy! (ala mode -12.5)       10
juices
Green Juice juice of seasonal greens, like kale, spinach, arugula, cucumber, celery with a splash of fresh apple juice      
Apple Juice      
Pear Juice      
shakes & smoothies
Quintessence Uses Only the freshest, Organic Ingredients Available to Prepare All food. Since We Do Not Cook anything, Freshness Is essential. Quintessence Also Uses Powerful Ingredients to Help Boost Your Immune system, Like Spirulina in Our Smoothies & juices, Tocotrienols (a Powerful anti-oxidant) in Our Pecan Pie Energy Bars and Raw Cacao Beans in Our Chocolate Shake
Electrolyte Lemonade this is not your traditional lemonade. it's creamy, more like a lemon shake. whole lemon, without the skin, blended with flax seed oil(an essential fatty acids), fresh apple juice and raw agave nectar       5
Young Coconut Shake creamy blend of young coconut meat with it's own juice, no added sugar or any sweetener. packed with electrolytes       6
Raw Chocolate Shake a real chocolate shake made with raw cacao beans! no dairy or dairy substitute. it tastes great and will satisfy any chocolate cravings       8
Non-Chocolate chocolate Shake it tastes just like chocolate shake. made with raw carob powder, dates, and coconut       5.50
Strawberry Banana Shake made with fresh strawberries, banana, coconut water and avocado       7.50
Vanilla Shake       7.50
Spirulina Shake delicious and creamy with a healthy dose of protein and chlorophyll       8
Green Tea Shake       8
shakes & smoothies
Electrolyte Lemonade       3.50
Young Coconut Shake       4
Raw Chocolate Shake       8
Fruit "pie"       6.50
Strawberry Shake       6.50
Mixed Berries Shake       6.50
Vanilla Shake       6.50
Spirulina Shake       7
Add Spirulina       1
juices
Green Juice      
Apple Juice      
Pear Juice      
ojas tonic
Ojas ("higher Subtle energy" in sanskrit) Is a Refreshing and Energizing Natural Fermentation Drink With Organically Grown Fruit and Cultures of Live bacteria, yeast, and Pure Swiss Mountain Water
Ojas Plain       3
Ojas with orange       4
With Apple       4
With Pear      
With Lemon       4
hot drinks
Chai Latte       3
Teeccino Cappuccino ask for available flavor       1.50
Add Vanilla Crème       2
Yebba Mate       3
Herbal Tea ask for available flavor       2
teas & lattes
Chai Latte made with a fresh blend raw cashew nut milk       4
Teeccino Cappuccino teeccino is america's best selling coffee substitute. it tastes very much like coffee and has a lot of health benefits. made with roasted herbs and spices. a variety of flavor. choice of fresh blend raw cashew nut milk or soy milk       3.50
Yerba Mate yerba mate is from the subtropical highlands of brazil, paraguay, uruguay, and argentina. yerba mate is consumed by millions of south americans as a healthy alternative to coffee. this drink will energize our body, stimulate mental alertness, aid weight loss gentle diuretic, relieve stress, calm allergies, and help the immune system       3
Yerba Mate Latte choice of raw cashew milk or soy milk       4
Herbal Tea we have a huge selection of herbal tea. please ask for available flavor       2
Ginger Latte       4
Hot Apple Cider tasty apple ginger and cinnamon served warm. just the thing when you walk in from the cold       5
Hot Coco-cocoa rich chocolaty cashew cacoa milk served warm. great treat on a cold day       5

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