Vegan
American
Organic
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Catering
Upscale sister restaurant to Candle Café. Vegan organic cuisine presented in a two-floor dining oasis with an organic wine and sake bar. Brunch on Sunday. LAST DAY DEC 31, 2019.
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154 E 79th St (at Manhattan Upper East Side), New York City, New York, USA, 10075
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135 Reviews
First Review by Poundie
CaitlinLovesLife
Points +1643
Well curated menu - Edit
My friend and I got the Mushroom Crepe and the Seiten. Both were delicious, but the latter was a small portion for the price, but filling nonetheless. The Cannoli was the highlight and we both also enjoyed the turmeric lattes with almond milk..well blended with a little kick.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-12-25
Pros: Delicious , All vegan, Attentive service
Cons: Pricey
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YaaraHaimovich
Points +16
Disappointing - Edit
The food was not special. I felt like I was eating in a bad hotel's dining room. I expected they will know how to take care of vegetables, but they don't!
Read moreTha atmosphere was nice though
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gabandtonic
Points +2923
Incredible upscale dining - Edit
Such a lovely atmosphere and the food was incredible. I was blown away at every single dish. Also the cocktails were amazing. I got the sake lavender lemonade
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LucySharon
Points +346
Very delicious - Edit
Good portion sizes. Appetizer was big enough to share. Everything we ordered was delicious, from the house made lemonade and macha drinks, to the flatbread, cheeses, and entrees.
Read morePros: Many unique choices.
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food1ove
Points +161
Great vegan restaurnt - Edit
I loved most dishes, great vegan restaurnt.
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angdep
Points +1297
Good food - Edit
Because majority of their food is fried, I wouldn’t say this is a healthy place. But, we were able to get something that was raw and baked, and those dishes were delicious. I’d say it was good food but not the best in New York.
Read morePros: Organic
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perenialist
Points +174
Enjoyable meal - Edit
We were so excited to receive a gift card here, and ordered quite a lot of food/cocktails! The lobster ravi appetizer was one of our fav dishes as was the Piccata—it’s been so long since I’ve had that rich, buttery sauce! My Moroccan dish had some interesting flavors and textures, too. One of their cocktails has an egg white substitute—which I was so tickled by. The desserts were a little disappointing. Our server was not all that friendly, but it wouldn’t stop us from coming back!
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AnimaLoverLF
Points +345
Delicious! - Edit
Had a great time, amazing food, friendly servers. A great experience. My family and I went here, and loved it. A little pricey, but totally worth it.
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chug
Points +386
Great food but a bit pricey - Edit
I had the dumplings, soup, and a salad and all were great. I would definitely go back. I did think it was a bit expensive but in line with NYC restaurants.
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Gsegraves
Points +66
Light this candle! - Edit
My family (6) went here for a special evening and this restaurant pleased everyone. Although this prices were a bit higher that other plant-based restaurants, it was well worth the food and experience. Staff was wonderful and didn’t treated us differently because we brought our kids. I highly recommend this special spot.
Read morePros: All dishes and desserts were amazing., Great atmosphere, Excellent staff
Cons: Slightly higher price
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lilwid
Points +138
Delicious and creative - Edit
Excellent choice for vegans! Wonderfully prepared and decorated dishes.
Read morePros: All vegan and creative. Many mushroom options
Cons: In the expensive side
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trix
Points +150
Very tasty, great food and pleasant atmosphere! - Edit
I have been here over the years and coming back whenever possible! Very creative and very tasty!
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Pives
Points +16
Great vegan food - Edit
Good food high end service
Read morePros: Amazing flavours
Cons: $$$ but worth it
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Jessica_Marie
Points +408
A Treat while in Manhattan - Edit
If you want to splurge on a lovely lunch while you're in Manhattan, this is the place. I had the raw pad thai (which is listed as an appetizer but was sufficient for lunch for me) and a craft cocktail (pricey, probably wouldn't do that again). It was a very nice atmosphere and beautiful space, friendly staff and over-all super pleasant and delicious!
Read morePros: Unique and sophisticated dishes, High quality ingredients, Pleasant staff and environment
Cons: Pricey
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cwl666
Points +1367
Great food - Edit
Excellent food and service
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JuliaMorrissey
Points +329
Love this place! - Edit
Amazing food and service
Read morePros: Had my graduation party here 😀
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rusty728
Points +45
Super Delicious - Edit
Had to check twice before entering because it had such a fancy, classy entrance that resembled that of a steak house. Delicious food. I ordered the risotto as an appetizer and it was very good. The veggies were fresh and cooked-well on top of a small layer of basmati rice. For a main course I had the seitan steak and potatoes. It was my first time having seitan (“wheat meat”) and I enjoyed it. It does have a good texture that resembles meat in a way. I wasn’t amazed by it but it was still a good dish. I’d probably reorder the risotto and try a different dish on the menu. Still the seitan steak was good. The peanut butter chocolate desert was nice as well.
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Fancy vibe - should dress up, Good quality food
Cons: Fancy Place + vegan + NY = expensive. , The AC kept turning on and off - warm, Smaller than expected not great for huge parties
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DavidAkka
Points +30
Decent Italian - Edit
I want blown away but I liked it, especially the pistachio ice cream
Read morePros: Service, Ice cream
Cons: Decor , Lack of seasoning
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HerbertGeisler
Points +27
Nice vegan Restaurant near Met - Edit
We hat Picata and Burger for lunch, both excellent
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RebeccaBlowes
Points +367
Delightful spot for weekend brunch - Edit
We came on a Saturday so had the choice of the all vegan lunch and weekend brunch menu. The Benedict was out of this world and the burger with polenta fries equally impressive. Treat yourself to one of their boutique cocktails or a delectable desert ... it’s all plant based and delicious! Wide range of options for the health conscious and those looking for some comfort food. The prices were very reasonable given its location.
Read morePros: Loads of options , Great location near Central Park, Cocktails
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MichaelSwistara
Points +170
Excellent UES Eating - Edit
I've been to Candle 79 a couple of times now. The menu was slightly different each time. The first time I was impressed with what they did with tofu, the second time it was their seitan skewers that really blew my mind.
Read morePros: Seitan skewers, Good vegan wine list, Great entrees
Cons: A little pricey, Not everything on menu is to die for
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Azbigmike
Points +68
Amazing - Edit
The best seitan I’ve ever eaten in my life. I’ve recently been eating more seitan and have tried a lot but this was simply to die for.
Read moreThe rest of the meal was spectacular as well.
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bubs48
Points +143
Excellent Food, Cozy Atmosphere - Edit
I took my wife here for her birthday and we both really liked it. It was a bit of a schlep to get here from Brooklyn but well worth it. All parts of the meal were excellent. They have a very nice cocktail menu, which includes drinks with egg replacer to give it the froth traditionally created in some drinks using egg whites. I had a did infused Manhattan which was really good. The highlight of my meal was the eggplant parmigiana. Wow - so flavorful and better than any cheese based equivalent I tried before I went vegan. It is not cheap at all but they deliver on the food. Interestingly it was an mostly older (read senior citizen) crowd there but I suppose that is related to its location.
Read morePros: Great flavorful well-presented food, Cozy atmosphere, Excellent cocktails
Cons: Expensive
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Zephyr9
Points +50
The BEST! - Edit
I eat here every time I come back to NY to visit my family. L A has great vegan restaurants, but Candle79 remains my all-time, enduring favorite. Freshly prepared and creative entrees and desserts. The service is always excellent. Servers always ask about any food allergies.
Read morePros: Great menu and wonderful daily specials. , Creative entrees and desserts. , The service is always excellent.
Cons: None!!!
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dbader13
Points +2059
Delicious upscale vegan restaurant - Edit
What a wonderful cafe just a short walk from the Met. Everything here looks and tastes delicious! Check out the weekend brunch menu. Yum!
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WFPB52
Points +79
Fantastic Experience - Edit
We traveled with whole food plant based friends seeking the best dinning experience in NYC. It was a very close competition between Dirt Candy and Candle 79. Candle 79 gets my vote. My wife tries hard to avoid all forms of cooking oil; Candle 79 was able to accommodate her easily. I enjoy vegetables prepared as vegetables with interesting flavors through sauces. The maple, ginger sweet potatoes were to die for. Finally the service was most attentive without being intrusive.
Read morePros: Abundant vegan options., Great vegan deserts!, Attentive service
Cons: More expensive than casual dining options.
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DaveHarris
Points +326
Worth a visit if you're feeling fancy. - Edit
I really enjoyed the food I had here, service was as you would expect for an slightly more refined establishment.
Read moreI could have fed myself for a week with the money I spent on the meal, but it was worth the experience for sure.
Cons: Welcome to New York expensive.
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