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Vegan restaurant from the team behind Candle Cafe and Candle 79 offering brunch, lunch, and dinner. Dishes may include seitan picatta, parmesan crispy artichokes, za'atar roasted cauliflower, nuevos rancheros, and a selection of desserts. Mocktails, health shots and fine wines available. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:30pm.
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388 Third Ave, New York City, New York, USA, 10016
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40 Reviews
First Review by Kimimix
billbritten
Points +72
Really nice place to eat - Edit
Friendly staff, both the dishes I had were delicious with the exception of seitan, but I’m not a fan of fake meat. Everything else was terrific.
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Monila
Points +643
The brunch sandwich is amazing!!! - Edit
Best breakfast sandwich I have ever had, but it’s only available at brunch (sat/sun until 4:30). So good!!! 😊
Read morePros: Brunch is yummy!
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vansquig
Points +337
Spectacular! - Edit
I loved Candle Cafe and Candle 79 back in the day, and this Candle follows the tradition of veggie-forward, perfectly seasoned vegan food. The artichoke appetizer, Moroccan spiced chickpea cakes, cauliflower pizza, and pumpkin pie (on special) were all delectable, as was the Pinot Grigio I tried!
Read morePros: Lovely food, Lovely service
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LanceW
Points +135
Always fantastic - Edit
We come here every time we're in the city. Always an amazing meal!
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Urdasato
Points +730
Delicious! - Edit
I had Wild Mushroom Crepe and Ginger Tale mocktail. Very delicious. Next time I want to try some dessert!
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NickAnderson
Points +170
Amazing - Edit
The food was amazing, the cocktails were wonderful and the service was incredible
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Forman
Points +6045
Good food - Edit
Tough deciding here. Had a couple tacos, 1 mushroom & 1 jackfruit. My fav was mushroom.
Read moreHad the paella, very flavorful and filling. Wife had the Cesar Kale salad. A unique part of that was the croutons. 
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Derpydoopy
Points +37
Amazing flavors and welcoming service - Edit
Lovely welcoming atmosphere filled with joy and love in the food. The mushroom crepes were amazing and if you love mushrooms a must try. The chocolate peanut butter dessert made me stop time in my mouth.
Read moreWent back and it was such a welcoming amazing atmosphere as the first time. The food was amazing and service so friendly it makes you want to stay
Updated from previous review on 2024-06-04
Pros: Flavor , Service , Atmosphere
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LaurenSH
Points +383
Amazing Farm-to-Table, Organic, Vegan! - Edit
The reviews and back story for this farm-to-table, organic, vegan restaurant were compelling, so we had to see for ourselves.
Read moreChef/Owner Jorge Pineda was warm and open to share about his food and story. He and his partner (Angel Ramos) have been cooking good & healthy plant-based food for over 25 years — WAY before it was popular.
One of the things I loved is that they are not trying to make plant-based as an animal substitute — this is good, wholesome vegan fare, and REALLY delicious!!
You can see what we ordered in my photos — all excellent. But the Parmesan Crispy Artichokes were outstanding — food that hugs you! The layers of flavors in this dish made me speechless. If we weren’t in public, you *know* we’d be licking the plate!!
My GF loved her Wild Mushroom Crepe. “The medley of flavors, among the nutty tempeh, wild mushrooms & chickpeas blended wonderfully.” (Chickpea crepe)
We will try the dumplings steamed next time — even though the fried was nice & crispy, we think the softer may be better.
The (medium) heat on the Breadcrumb Cauliflower was nicely balanced with the amazing almond-lemon ‘cheese’ & crunch of the coating. The micro greens topping was a perfect ‘bow-on-top’ 😉
Though quite sated, we got oat milk lattes & the Live Blueberry Pie. The coffee was excellent (with cocoa notes?!). I have to remember that I’m not a fan of raw dessert (unless it’s fruit) or almond flour — it’s a texture thing. But it was beautifully constructed, and the flavors were good. Date Ice Cream is interesting. Felt like maple would been a better sweetener … for me. 🤷🏻♂️
We will definitely be back — much more to taste!
Only negative was the hefty tab, but not really if you consider this is NYC and it’s fresh, ORGANIC, beautiful food. Happy to pay it.
Pros: Everything , Staff was outstanding , Organic, fresh, healthy
Cons: Price (but really, it’s fair)
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devonwithano
Points +6821
Fantastic - Edit
All of the excellent reviews are no joke! Non-vegans took my husband and I here (visiting from out of town) as a celebratory dinner and everything was so, so good. I would go back for the asparagus alone!
Read morePros: All vegan
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JoeSRQ
Points +22
Everything was amazing - Edit
With so many places to go in NYC, this was a true gem. Everything with the food was amazing. It is a little on the expensive side, and brunch is a real treat! This has become one of our must go-to’s anytime in the City.
Read morePros: Food, Presentation, Relatively unknown
Cons: A little pricey
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catenthusiast
Points +87
Delicious - Edit
The food was outstanding! I used to go to their other restaurants and this one was just as great.
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TommyMonteleone
Points +50
Excellent! - Edit
Their Chimichurri Seitan skewers are some of the best food ever!
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TheresaStowell
Points +1214
Piccata - Edit
This is only the second time I've had a piccata (this one was seitan) since going vegan a decade ago. The food came out a bit quicker than I would have expected, but it was fantastic and came with delicious mashed potatoes. I was bummed that I forgot about dessert because the dessert menu looked amazing. They also had a great variety of non-alcoholic drinks.
Read morePros: Great food, Mocktail menu, Dessert options
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Jazzman221
Points +209
Simply fabulous… - Edit
…and a pleasant reminder (not that it was needed) of our one visit to the incredible Candle 79, years ago.
Read moreOn this recent visit at Brunch hour, we enjoyed roasted lemon Brussels sprouts and some items from Candle’s Mothers Day special menu: Truffle Risotto with King [I think!] Oyster mushroom “scallops,” asparagus and peas; Brunch Bowl with tofu eggs and tempeh bacon; Chocolate Peanut Butter Bliss(!); Rhubarb in phyllo dough…
Pros: Intimate setting, out-of-the-way in a good way., Delicious starter, entrees, special desserts.
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angeliica1
Points +135
GET THE BOLOGNESE! - Edit
Honestly the food is AMAZING! AMAZING !!!!! BUT ...... The environment is not the best. It's tight, too serious, the food isn't the fastest and it is pricey. but I will say the food is worth it. I would just love the ambiance to change. Then it would be perfect. Absolutely perfect!
Read morePros: DELICIOUS FOOD, DESERTS, FRESHLY SQUEEZED JUICES
Cons: prices, ambiance
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jdorskymd
Points +29
Totally Delicious - Edit
Everything was perfectly flavored and satisfying. Very pleasant atmosphere. Staff was super friendly. Yum.
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GoodNewsVeg
Points +407
Great Food & Service, Meh Atmosphere - Edit
We missed Candle so much after it closed, and finally made it to the "new" incarnation. The food was just as good, healthy and packed full of flavor. So many options, it was hard to choose. The only thing not as great as the old place was the atmosphere. It could use some "warming up." Also, no wine list, but you can go across the street and buy a bottle to have with dinner.
Read morePros: Great menu, Food was creative and healthy, Great service
Cons: Atmosphere not warm enough
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krea04
Points +114
Wonderful Vegan Food NYC! - Edit
Nice atmosphere, food was some of the best we have had in NYC! I had the spaghetti bolognese and it was AMAZING. Wife had the seitan Marsala and the flavors were perfect. Consistency of their seitan is great, nice clean flavor profiles. We finished off with carrot cake that was light, moist and very delicious but not overly sweet. Currently it is BYOB, and we didn’t know that so we skipped wine at dinner. We are going back to give brunch a try.
Read moreWe came back for Brunch! So good! Pictures added. One of our new favorites in NYC.
Updated from previous review on 2024-03-10
Pros: Food, Atmosphere , Service
Cons: BYOB right now
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RavishingRavenous
Points +2705
Cute restaurant, excellent salads - Edit
Old review from 2023: Had light bite here, the salads are amazing and ordered tempeh for added protein.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-29
veganqueenofqueensnyc
Candle is such a lovely place - have only been to this newer location once and hope to return again soon.
Read moreRavishingRavenous
Its such a nice location ♡ Was our first time at this location too!
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sumedhagoel
Points +13
Loved the food - Edit
My daughter and I really enjoyed the food and especially dessert carrot cake. We had very satisfying lunch.
Read morePros: vegetarian, lot of options, tastes good
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Noodlegirl
Points +322
Welcome back, Candle - Edit
A tasty and filling prix fixe menu for Thanksgiving. I had the beet salad, mushroom ravioli, seitan and sweet potato pie. The seitan was a little too chewy and the pie crust a tad cold and not flaky. I still yearn for the old Candle, but I’ll be back.
Read morePros: All vegan , Freshly ingredients , Friendly staff
Cons: Not equal to the old Candle Cafe , No liquor license, can BYOB
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veganqueenofqueensnyc
Points +1299
First Time at "New" Candle - Edit
After seeing a magnificent flamenco presentation at Repertorio Español, I couldn't pass up the chance to try out the "new" Candle just around the corner. I'm very happy to see that Candle has returned. While they don't have a lot on their menu that's oil-free, my server, Martin, was very accommodating and had the kitchen alter their Wild Mushroom Salad (steamed mushrooms and fresh lemon instead of dressing.) I also opted to get a baked potato on the side, as well as peppermint tea for "dessert."
Read moreEating out has certainly proven to be more challenging since I've adopted a whole food, oil-free, and sugar-free vegan diet, after being a "foodie" Vegan since 2007. Nevertheless, I think that the more upscale Vegan establishments have kitchens that are certainly more health conscious and willing to accommodate more discriminating Vegans. Candle is certainly one of them.
Pros: Excellent Service, Healthier options available on request, Beautiful atmosphere
Desh
The Places you eat at always look so dope!
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Debolino
Points +110
Great food. Quick, friendly service - Edit
They have some nice mock tails. We had the seitan picata, chimichurri skewers, and the cauliflower steak. Everything was beautiful and delicious. Nice carrot cake for dessert. Yum!
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EmdotAlice
Points +4748
Excellent seitan - Edit
We tried the lobster ravioli and seitan skewers as appetizers and the grilled kale salad and seitan piccata as entrees. It was a lot of food! I’m not much a ravioli fan but my partner really liked it. We both enjoyed the chimichurri skewers. This was probably our favorite dish. The seitan was tender and juicy and the roasted tomatoes and chimichurri sauce were a great combination. The grilled kale salad was fantastic! Loved the lemony dressing and it had a balance of crunchiness from the sunflower seeds and a slight kick from the red onion. The seitan piccata was our least favorite. The seitan itself was well done but the lemon caper sauce was not as flavorful as we expected. Overall it was good experience, but since we’re only in town for short visits at a time, I’m not sure if we will return with so many other tasty options in the area that are more worth the price.
Read morePros: Excellent seitan skewers
Cons: Expensive for what they offer
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Zagsper
Points +20
A vegan legend reincarnated - Edit
Yahoo! Over the moon that Candle Cafe has been reincarnated! The food and selection are as delicious and creative as ever. The service is friendly, warm and attentive. Their liquor license is coming, until then you are welcome to bring your own wine or beer. They know how to make fabulous vegan food that is truly tasty and healthy simultaneously.
Read moreThey have numerous appetizers and main dishes and a great selection of sides to create your own market plate with terrific innovative dressings. Candle has the best tofu and tempeh in the City.
And the prices for superb organic, vegan food are good.
Be prepared to be happy, satisfied and enchanted.
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CliveHughes
Points +267
Sophisticated vegan restaurant - Edit
I ate too much here last night. Really good food, arrived fast and a nice lowlight vibe inside.
Read morePros: Fast friendly service , Amazing polenta chips , Nice ambience
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