Candle Cafe West

Service was perfect and classy,the food was delicious and varied.
The drinks and cocktails menu was full and contemporary.
We shared many dishes and each one was perfect!
Interesting to hear that one of the specials had Israeli cuscus wondering what that meant as cuscus is Moroccan we ordered it and it turned out to be "Ptitim" something very Israeli not even close in texture,size nor taste to Cuscus but delicious.
The food was awesome!

A hallmark of New York veganism, the Candle Cafe was on my vegan bucket list and I paid a visit during a recent visit to New York. Having eaten their frozen entrees, I was looking forward to trying the real thing, fresh out of the oven. Unfortunately, I did not find the menu to be very diverse or appealing. My meal was good, but didn't offer much in the way of creativity or uniqueness. It felt like the restaurant was relying on its name and fame to bring in customers, without actually focusing on having a creative menu. For the prices I was paying, I really had expected a lot more.

Creative, well executed and unusual dishes mark this lovely venue.

Perhaps it is because I had dinner at Candle 79 a couple of days ago and everything was spectacular, but it seems like from appetizer to desert, Candle Cafe West's food lacked flavor and presentation. Specially the carrot cake, it looked and tasted like Olive Garden's.

The food here is amazing...I mean EVERYTHING is amazing. If I had the room in my body, I would have sampled everything on the menu. Every time I go there, I try something different, and I haven't run out of things to try yet.

Visited the restaurant for the second time and loved it again. The food seemed to be more creative than last year on my first visit. Good mix of cooked and raw dishes. Had the Indian curry cake and grilled tempeh as mains. Both dishes boosted with flavours and were very pretty to look at. That was vegan food at it's best. No non-vegan would miss their meat. Only the chocolate cake was a bit dry but in combination with the ice cream a tasty dish. Service was good and efficient.

Went on a weeknight when a reservation was not needed. Upscale decor, prices, eclectic menu with contemporary flavor combinations. I really enjoyed the food at dinner.
Problem was the service. Lots of staff just standing around, doing nothing. So many servers, they used a tag-team approach that left customers without anyone to ask for help, no continuity in service. I ordered a drink, then 10 minutes later ordered food. My food arrived, then 5 minutes later my cocktail [weak, couldn't detect a hint of Tequila] was delivered. I started to object, but they were gone. Plate was promptly cleared and I was asked if I wanted to see a dessert menu. I said no, but... the server was gone before I could order a salad-- portions were small and pricey and I left hungry.
The food was very good, but the servers were uncaring despite the large number of them standing around doing nothing but talking among themselves. For a fancy, expensive, upscale restaurant it was terrible to deliver the cocktail after the entree!
Still, the food was so good, I may try it again.

I was THRILLED when I found out that Candle Cafe opened a West Side location. I LOVE the original Candle Cafe and am so thrilled they opened a location closer to where I live. This location is bigger and has a more elegant ambiance than the original UES location. The menus are very similar; the Candle Nachos, Seitan Chimichurri, Cajun Seitan sandwich and Seitan Piccata are not to be missed. The desserts and smoothies are all excellent. I went to Candle Cafe West with my family to celebrate my birthday, and the staff put a candle in the dessert I ordered and wished me a very happy birthday. This is a vegan restaurant you definitely MUST check out while visiting/living in NYC.

We went here for my sister's birthday celebration and it was an amazing experience. Not only is the place all vegan, the produce is organic. We shared several appetizers and salads to start. I especially loved the vegetable ravioli, which were large and delicious and served with sauteed spinach. Also the roasted beet salad came with a dollop of almond cheese that was out of this world. I had the chanterelle-crusted tofu for my main course and it was divine. The service was first rate. I would heartily recommend this place to anyone, no matter whether vegan or omnivore, who enjoys excellent food. The place is expensive - our bill came to a little over $300 (5 people), including appetizers, drinks, mains, and dessert. Well worth it!

We really enjoyed eating here. Our waitress was friendly and helpful, the food was fabulous quality and the dining experience was great. It is a great casual dining. We had the seitan skewers, nachos, cooked kale salad and the empanadas - they were all really delicious. I would definatley come back. An easy 5/5 stars.

I arrived for lunch on a Tuesday before the rush. The service was friendly and prompt and the BBQ tempeh sandwich was delightful. Would go again.

I asked to be taken to this vegetarian restaurant for my birthday, and I wasn't disappointed. My husband and I enjoyed the experience immensely; the food, the ambiance and the service. I started out with a WATERMELON BASIL CHIA FRESCA drink, which was fun and interesting...not sure if it is a repeat drink, but I'm glad I tried it. They offer about 20 creative non-alcoholic drinks and they all sound wonderful. Their tomato-avocado tartare appetizer is out of this world as was their wild mushroom salad. My husband wasn't quite as fond of the cornmeal-crusted tempeh, but my daily special main course was divine. A table nearby had ordered the spaghetti and wheatballs (love the name), and it smelled delicious. For dessert we split a trio of sorbets, and we loved two out of three. I highly recommend this restaurant, not just for vegetarians but for the adventurous diner. The fare is creative, beautiful and delicious...this is high style dining, and you will have a memorable experience.

Enjoy vegan food in a fine dining atmosphere. I are the nachos, which, at $16 and listed as an appetizer, I thought would be sufficient for a meal. They were delicious but a very small serving. Still, the waitress was nice and my order came quickly. Will return with friends.

All of the servers I came in contact with at Candle Cafe West were so kind, attentive, and friendly. The food was elegantly displayed, tasted delicious and provided a good amount of variety. The restaurant is classy, beautiful, and all vegan & organic! What else can you ask for! It's a big pricey, but a good place to splurge. Great experience there!

As might be expected, Candle Cafe West's menu bears some similarities to its sister restaurants, Candle 79 and Candle Cafe. In keeping with the quality of the other Candles, I found the food delicious, the setting appealing, service excellent, and the restaurant's mission of organic and seasonal food laudatory. These restaurants are among my very favorites. We had among us a seaweed salad, the mole fajitas, chipotle grilled tofu and the special fettuccine. I especially enjoyed the fajitas and tofu. There was a substantial gluten-free menu. For dessert we had the berry crumble, with a variety of berries, and the peanut butter chocolate mousse pie. Both were excellent, flavorful and not overly sweet. We were very pleased to have this addition to the West Side.