Quintessence Brunch - Raw Vegan Bagel and Cream Cheese, Raw Tofu

Sunday we went to Quintessence for a raw vegan brunch. We'd heard from different people that we had to try the "bagel and cream cheese." So, off we went on a mini-raw adventure. 

I immediately liked the Quintessence when we walked in. It was a delightful place with an interior that was bright, clean, and cheerful. And, the service was superb.

I started my meal with a large glass of fresh organic Green Juice, and it was fabulous. BIG YUM! Then, I went on to have the bagel and cream cheese. It was pretty good. The cheese had a nice flavor, and although the (kamut) bagel part was hard to bite into, I still enjoyed it.

My husband had the "fofu" (a raw version of tofu). Specifically, he chose the "Fofu Benedict." They nailed it with the raw tofu, by making something that mimicked the cooked version. Regular cooked tofu is flavorless with a unique texture. Quintessence offered the exact same, but Raw. My husband's fofu was served on the same type of kamut "bread" as my bagel, and topped with a raw vegan hollandaise sauce.

After the meal we enjoyed a cup of teeccino. Finally! We found a place serving our favorite herbal coffee. My husband had his teeccino black, while I opted for some raw nut milk in mine. It was the perfect ending to our brunch.