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Peacefood Cafe - Downtown
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Vegan
Vegan
American
International
Raw
Juice bar
Delivery
Take-out
Bakery
Gluten-free
Downtown Manhattan vegan cafe est. 2013. Serves food inspired by international cuisines, and pastries are baked in-house. The all-day dining menu includes sandwiches, salads, raw food, dinner entrees, smoothies, and juices. Casual setting. Open Mon-Sun 11:30am-9:00pm.
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41 E 11th St, New York City, New York, USA, 10003
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 03 Jan 2024 by Guest
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160 Reviews
First Review by HiPB
KarooLine
Points +94
Best vegan steak! - Edit
Food was delicious? Best vegan steak my husband ever tried and my plate was also very good! Super friendly stuff!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-18
Guest
EmdotAlice
Points +5213
I’ll probably be back - Edit
I got the miso tahini sandwich with added tempeh here before heading to JFK. I thought the miso tahini sauce would be more savory, but it was very sweet. The tempeh was pretty good though, and it held up well on the trip to the airport. I’ll probably be back to try more of their menu.
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Poundie
Points +17121
Fine restaurant in every way! - Edit
I have eaten here many times with friends--it never fails to please. The food and service are really good, and everyone I have been with enjoys eating here. Excellent all around!
Read moreIn an earlier post, I complained about the loudness--but they seemed to have solved this issue by now.
Updated from previous review on 2020-02-17
Guest
DerekKlein
Points +24
I Finally Found The Vegan Dessert To Fully Satisfy Me - Edit
I'm a lifelong chocoholic relatively new to veganism. So far, the vegan desserts I tried in the last year were decent (5-8/10) but not great. This streak of mediocrity ended when I tried the chocolate peanut butter cheesecake at Peacefood Cafe. Wow! 9/10. I did not have time to sit down for a full meal but I will soon and report back.
Read morePros: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheese Cake
Guest
teabell
Points +301
Miso and Tahini sandwich is the best ever - Edit
Blown away by this combination! It was delicious! All the ingredients were so fresh and perfectly balanced! One of the best sandwiches I’ve EVER HAD ❤️
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-04-01
Pros: Fresh ingredients , Miso and tahini is the perfect combo , Great staff
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hnn1
Points +405
This is going to be hard to beat! - Edit
First stop in NYC and everything we got was exceptional. The “glowing skin” juice was very good too.
Read moreEven my non vegan mother loved the food.
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Emlette
Points +106
Sooo yummy - Edit
I went here 4 times over the span of 3 weeks. First for lunch, delicious sandwich and Mac & Cheese. Next for dinner, pot pie was great! Dinner again for the plantain lasagna, so good. And finally take away of the Mac and cheese and cakes.
Read morePros: Cookies are so good, Mac and cheese is delicious , Servers are all really nice and attentive
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matse
Points +1382
Amazing food and cakes - Edit
This place has a very interesting and unique menu. The food is amazing, and they also have a nice assortment of cakes.
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michal360
Points +248
The best hot coco - Edit
The coco is super yum, and also everything was delicious
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Vegan4lyf3
Points +47
Always delicious and filling! - Edit
We always wind up here while visit or NYC friend as we're vegan and she's gluten sensitive and Peacefood can accommodate all of us. Lots of options, tasty and filling!
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Alexvx
Points +83
Taking my freak non vegan peeps here asap - Edit
Chili with corn bread was amazing but the chunk steak with potatoes and green beans is really why I’ll be coming back to turn my non vegan friends vegan.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-12-30
INTJ_mara
Is that from their dinner or lunch menu?
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Dinner I Think
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Bella&Ollie
Points +1431
Delicious & Versatile Vegan Food - Edit
The food and upscale atmosphere of Peacefood gives the perfect melange of cozy and welcoming. I had the nachos, chickpea fries, “steak” with potatoes and green beans, a mouse tart slice and a chocolate cake slice. Everything was delicious and my favorite was the “stake” which had an incredible taste and texture. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Versatile food , Diverse food, Friendly staff
Guest
sarasu
Points +170
Yummy vegan cheesecake - Edit
We were so looking forward to trying NY cheese cake and this place definitely delivered! Staff very helpful with allergens too
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-26
Pros: Helpful stuff, Yummy
Guest
AnitaDollar
Points +5653
Wonderful - Edit
The ambience and stuff were SO lovely, I was very happy with everything. The chai and pumpkin cheesecake were phenomenal!!
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byrne999
Points +106
Go go go - Edit
Surprisingly quiet for NYC but delighted with the menu and the service.
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jay.callores
Points +5589
Known for home-style global vegan cuisine with gluten-free options - Edit
Leaning into fall with @peacefoodnyc’s seasonal menu full of warm and hearty dishes. Nothing screams comfort food than a plate of steak, mashed potatoes, and string beans. I’m a whole foods, plant-based type of vegan so I did not order this special. But a taste of it from my friend’s plate had me shooketh. It had a deep, umami flavor. Clean. And the texture was natural. I want to say it was made out of mushroom. If you do know, please tell me. Else, I might just have to go back and order it for myself to find out. The mash and string beans just took it over the edge, with the potatoes soaking in that porcini mushroom gravy goodness and the sauteed beans adding a textured crunch. Layered in some sweets and closed the meal with a slice of the cashew cream cheesecake and peanut butter cheesecake served with a comforting mug of apple orange cider. Service was warm as always. It was a satisfying way to celebrate World Vegan Day.
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veganqueenofqueensnyc
Points +1346
UPDATE: STILL HERE AND HANGIN' ON! - Edit
9/22/2024: I AM so happy to report that Peacefood Cafe Downtown is STILL here, and although business has (thankfully) picked up, they're still in arrears, though more hopeful that they'll continue to be here, serving up their fabulous fare!
Read moreThank you to all who heeded my S.O.S. and if you're in the area, PLEASE come and support - you WON'T regret it!
8/11/2024: Quite possibly my last visit here, as Peacefood Cafe Downtown may be forced to shut its doors by the end of the month. If you are anywhere in its vicinity, PLEASE pay them a visit and savor what I deem to be some of the VERY BEST Vegan fare ANYwhere. Furthermore, if you are able to do so, please navigate over to their GFMe Campaign and contribute whatever you are able to, in order to wage an 11th-hour save of the 11th Street location: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-keep-peacefood-union-square-open
Previous Review 3/24/2024: Having updated my review of Peacefood Uptown in January, after a 7-year hiatus, I was surprised when I realized I've never posted a review of Peacefood Downtown, which is the location I prefer and have returned to more frequently since first eating here in 2016. Like the uptown location, they have scaled down their menu, but thankfully not so extensively as uptown. There are still plenty of offerings to satisfy healthy appetites and that includes even the most health-conscious among us (including plenty of raw options, no sugar, etc.). Not only that, but everything is reasonably priced. With a genuinely upbeat vibe, in a light, airy, and spacious environment, Peacefood Cafe Downtown is, without a doubt, on my most favored list of NYC Vegan establishments.
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-12
Pros: Tasty, satisfying options for the health-conscious, Very reasonably priced, Truly peaceful and inviting atmosphere
RavishingRavenous
I tried them once several years ago and was not impressed. Excited to try again♡
Read morecraigmc
I remember visiting the uptown location and it was magic. Great food and people. ❤️🌱
Read moreveganqueenofqueensnyc
Please share this updated review far and wide, and let's see if we can't prevent one of the best and most favored Vegan venues from closing. Thanks! ✌️🌱🙏💖
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https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-keep-peacefood-union-square-open
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Peachy24
Points +98
Amazing! - Edit
Outstanding food and service! Everything was delicious and our waiter was super nice.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-09-19
Pros: Food, Atmosphere, ADA accessible ramp
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catenthusiast
Points +87
Outstanding food and service! - Edit
I was very impressed with their menu and desserts. The food was .What impressed me in addition was their impeccable customer service. I would highly recommend this restaurant. 
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danielgallego
Points +87
Amazing food + plenty of options - Edit
Greta food here, have tried it twice and always a hit. The chicken & waffles are great, and service is very kind.
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irisbveg
Points +332
Truly top tier - Edit
This place is awesome! Luckily I came here with 4 members of my family so I got to taste a lot and everything was really good. I got the mac n cheese and their soup of the day-lentil and kale. Perfect soup, extremely homey with a squeeze of fresh lemon 💛 my mom got the quiche which was amazing, excellent flavours, we also got a pizza, and a sprout sandwich as well as the beet salad. I loved the beet salad from the beets, to the nuts to the dressing. There are also beautiful desserts here as well as juices, just an awesome selection. I think my favourite thing about this place (besides the fact that its vegan quality) is that the meals are well balanced with fresh and substantial options, balancing healthy and indulgent in a really nice and appealing way
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-20
Pros: Quiche, beet salad, lentil and kale soup , desserts, options, well balanced, Nice atmosphere, good service
veganqueenofqueensnyc
Thank you for coming in to support Peacefood Cafe Downtown during what I fear may be its final few days (so much of NYC is going to crap!) If you are also able, please navigate to their fundraising page in the hopes of saving this quality establishment, and/or please share it widely and thank you!:
Read morehttps://gofund.me/632c9001
Guest
elleaura
Points +60
Phenomenal - Edit
The chickpea fries and seitan sandwich were excellent! This was healthy but didn’t feel like a health food restaurant. It’s almost like healthy food can be tasty! I find vegan food is often deep fried to oblivion food or health food and this was the perfect in between. Will definitely be visiting again during my visit to NY!
Read morePros: Taste, Healthy
veganqueenofqueensnyc
FYI Peacefood Cafe Downtown is in trouble, owing 100k in back-rent (the past 4 years of stupidity proved devastating.) They have a Go-Fund-Me up and running to try and raise the money needed. Please help them if you can, or they'll simply be yet another quality Vegan establishment that bites the dust.
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DanielMedinaCano
Points +65
Everything great but we weren’t convinced by the quiche - Edit
Everything great but we weren’t convinced by the quiche
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chels2ocean
Points +1327
Good variety of plant based dishes - Edit
I came here and tried a roasted vegetable sandwich that was on special and wow was it delicious! The dumplings were nothing special to me, but they said they were quite popular. While I enjoy mock meats it's nice to see a place that is a little more old school vegan and plant/veggie forward. Excited to come back!
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prez
Points +874
Average meal - Edit
I think we ordered the wrong meal, as most other reviews rave about the food! Our mac and cheese wasn’t that great though, thought it was a bit dry and just not super impressive. Very close to 4 stars though.
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bryanbumgardner
Points +147
The best vegan restaurant in NYC - Edit
Quality, chef-created dishes in a classy but casual environment. Fantastic food at a decent price. We come here several times a month and it still hasn’t gotten old. Be sure to try some of the desserts!
Read morePros: Incentive, Casual , Creative
Cons: Can be busy
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Evington
Points +3294
The rave reviews are justified. - Edit
Large restaurant, bright and clean with interesting wall art. Food is very good indeed. Well put together and lovely flavours. They also have some daily specials. Staff were friendly, attentive and service was fast. Highly recommended.
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