About us

Ana “Loly” Baez, born in the Dominican Republic and raised in a humble household by a single mother, is the brain behind the flavors at Next Stop Vegan.

Loly, a wife, and mother of 3 is a full-time employee and a full-time chef for Next Stop Vegan. Her passion for cooking began at the early age of 9 when she was left to look after her younger sister while her mother had to work to be able to sustain the household. By the age of 15, Loly cooked like a 70-year-old Dominican lady. Together with her husband she later owned two Latin-inspired restaurants where she discovered that cooking was her true calling.

When presented the opportunity to continue to do what she loves but this time 100% vegan, she did not hesitate and immediately jumped into the mission to change what the world considers “boring” to “yummy and amazing”. She helped her sister Blenlly re-create dishes from their Latin roots and add a new flair to what today is a successful vegan meal-prep service business.

Currently, Loly resides in New Jersey and always seeks any opportunity to show off her creative edge in the kitchen and bring new items to the table for every client they serve weekly. She discovered a profound passion towards cultures and food, which led her to move across the country to Los Angeles and then to South Korea where she honed her craft as a self-taught chef and budding entrepreneur while receiving a Plant-Based Nutrition certificate through the eCornell program.

When she found her way back home, Blenlly started Next Stop Vegan from the small kitchen at her mother’s apartment. She then moved the business to her sister’s home, and when faced with a lack of storage and an incredible increase in customers, she then decided to find an establishment with her sister.

On the corner of Archer Ave in the Parkchester area of the Bronx, you can find the home for Next Stop Vegan where together with her family they create delicious and nutritious vegan meals inspired by their Latino roots and fueled by Blenlly’s love for the earth, animals and the community. She is currently enrolled with Nutraphoria to receive a Holistic Nutrition and Health Coach Certification.