Alternative Plate, Lake Como, NJ

Date: 2/14/2021
Location: Lake Como, NJ
Pizza ordered: Buffalo Chicken & Grandma
Website: www.alternativeplate.com/

For Valentine's Day, the wife and I decided to try a new-to-us vegan restaurant. The menu at Alternative Plate was super appealing and had all of our favorite comfort foods. So many people have recommended the porkroll, egg, and cheese sandwich so I just had to get it. We also decided to try the buffalo chicken pizza, the grandma pizza, and a Gannoli (Alternative Plate's take on everyone's favorite Italian dessert).
Being a big fan of porkroll, egg, and cheese before going vegetarian, I had high expectations for Alternative Plate's version of this breakfast staple. I was very impressed. The sandwich had great flavor and lived up to the hype! I only wish there was more 'porkroll' because I couldn't get enough!
The pizza was tremendous. Both pies featured the same crackery-crisp crust which had a subtle, toasted, smoky flavor to it. The grandma pie had a sweet & tangy sauce with a delicious cheese blend. The ricotta flavor really stood out. The buffalo chicken pizza (we went with the tofu version of buffalo chicken rather than the Portobello) was incredible. The buffalo sauce was the perfect amount of spicy and flavorful. The tofu chicken perfectly absorbed the amazing sauce. Finally, the Gannoli tasted great! It was a delicious way to finish off an amazing meal. I'm excited to reheat the leftover pizza and I cannot wait to return and try some more of the expansive menu. Two thumbs up for Alternative Plate! ​