The Oneness-Fountain-Heart
“The workers follow the teachings of SRI CHINMOY, " dreamer of world oneness."”
“When I tell you I've never had a lighter, fluffier, tart-ier passion fruit-coconut pie, I ain't lying.”
“The Oneness-Fountain isn't just one of the best vegetarian restaurants in Queens, it's one of the best restaurants in queens period.”
The Oneness-Fountain-Heart
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Accepts Apple Pay: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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My review could be a little biased. I saw some of the pictures on Yelp, and although I thought the interior was kind of cool from the pictures, when I got there, I felt like everything was a little over rated and just not my style and a bit too much
The food- I understand that it is a vegetarian restaurant it was also not my style. So if you are not used to fake chicken this might not be the place for you.
Service was great though!
With no friends around, a desire for pancakes and a growling stomach I decided to order take out from TOFH. I've had this vegetarian restaurant bookmarked for atleast a month and it was time to give them a try.
I called in my order (the Fountain Special Brunch) and was told 20 minutes. The person on the phone was helpful with making suggestions and had great telephone manners.
30 minutes later I walk into this uniquely designed restaurant and pick up my food. I didn't get to look around too much but I did notice all the pictures of the owner. There has to be atleast 15 of them lol Thats why, when he walked past me I immediated recognized him (he's a bit older now) and gave him a little smile. He was walking around wiping down tables and doing what he could to help.
The brunch special I ordered included a choice of pancakes or french toast, choice of omlette, choice of home fries or ham, toast, grilled vegetarian chicken nuggets and coffee/tea/orange juice. I opted for pancakes with bananas, strawberries and their blueberry sauce, a mexican omlette (beans, onions, vegetarian bacon), home fries and toast.
The eggs were great with the black beans, onions and veggie bacon. The home fries were a bit on the bland side but the seldom pieces of zucchini and onions mixed in were a nice surprise. I didn't have high expectations for the grilled vegetarian chicken nuggets, I even wondered why they were included in the meal. I also wondered what they were made of so I ended up only eating one. They were flavorful though and nicely grilled, not dry at all. Next were the pancakes and they looked absolutely appetizing! The bananas and strawberries I requested were mixed into the batter! Yumm! (I love when they do that instead of just slicing them on top) They also came with a blueberry sauce and two small cups of mixed fruit (cantaloupe, grapes, blueberries, strawberries). I poured everything on top and went in! It was like a fruit party in my mouth! Dense but soft pancakes with the tartness of the grapes and blueberry sauce mixed with the sweetness of the bananas and strawberries! Really really good!
Even though I think $20 is a bit much to pay for breakfast I thoroughly enjoyed my food from this establishment. Ill be back, looking forward to dining in next time.
There is an immediate Zen feel as soon as you walk in the door, and it did not feel like I was walking into a restaurant; more like a library of some sort. This place is also much brighter than any restaurant I've ever been to.. which makes it great for taking pictures of the food. The establishment pays tribute to a spiritual leader named Sri Chinmoy, which I have no problem with.. but the decor is a little over the top (in my opinion). It's located in a high-traffic busy neighborhood, so parking is a bit tricky.
The servers here were all very friendly.
Now about the food.. Amazing! I am just starting to explore vegan foods, and after trying this place, it makes me think that this diet can actually work!
Every item I have ever ordered from here is just absolutely delicious. The fact that they cater to vegetarians and vegans is really incidental because all the food here is just so completely satisfying.
The "Boffo Buffalo Wings" are just wow and I wind up getting an order whenever I come. The blue cheese dressing is the perfect compliment. The Neat Loaf is so delicious you may think it is made with meat (if you are a meat eater). El Burrito del Corazon is incredible and filling. They even make a raw zucchini pasta with marinara and cashew ricotta cheese – all vegan and I didn't think I would like this, but surprisingly it was so good! I just mentioned a few items, but most everything on the menu will NOT disappoint.
I don't like to eat in too much – perhaps it is too "zen" for me. As others have mentioned the service can be slow, but it ALWAYS friendly and peaceful.. and very baby blue, which is the dominant color in the dining room of this place. You don't need to be a follower of Sri Chinmoy to enjoy the wonderful food here.
The raw food options at this place are amazing! I ordered takeout and my food was ready right when I arrived. When I called, I had few questions about gluten-free options. Not only were my questions answered but the server made a few recommendations. I look forward to returning for a dine-in experience. Get the pad thai!
What a unique and peaceful restaurant. I do find it a little odd though, since it's filled with books, cds, art and portraits of this guy named Sri Chinmoy. It almost feels like you're eating at a library. However the food is fantastic and healthy. The staff is friendly and you never feel rushed, you just feel at peace.
Tried the buffalo wings which was really good and had texture like meatloaf and had an added stick in the middle to make it look like a drumstick. Also had the pasta with mushroom sauce and the souvlaki fountainopolis and they were delicious. It tasted like meat.. I cant believe it wasnt.
Recommend this place, even if you're a meat lover.
This might be another great find that i owe to the invention of Yelp. While I was on my way to LGA, thr airline called me and put me on a later flight. So I decided to go off the beaten path and find a fun place to eat. I found the Oneness and after a few minutes looking for parking i went in.
Upon entering, you immediatly get a welcoming feeling by the waiters. They serve you on every little need with a big smile and zen-voice. Zen is key in this yoga-like place.
Although they are selling the concept as a vegan place, you are able to get more than just vegan.
I needed a cleanse so I went for the soup of the day, butternut squash and the neat meatliaf, a vegan version of meatloaf but it's still made with eggs.
Both of the dishes were phenomenal and very light. Perfect lunch to me.
After asking for the bill the waiter left me a note asking if I would like to try their special Peruvian coffee on the house. I won't say no to that.
After I receive a phone call with a huge issue, the waiter saw that i was getting stressed. He came over to me and settle my nerves.
A real fun experience and i will definitely stop again next time i'm in the area.
This is a nice place off the beaten path (read: not accessible by subway) for eating with friends who have more restrictive diets. They have vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options and a range of menu options. The staff is very friendly and the restaurant has quirky decor. However, I wouldn't say any of the food was super delicious or memorable; it was closer to something like you would make at home. This isn't a bad thing, but with somewhat high prices ($75+ for lunch for four) it doesn't feel worth it to make the trek out here.