Vegan
Juice bar
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out

New york vegan restaurant. Small sit-down lounge like intimate environment. Offers: hero sandwiches, pastries including wheat & gluten-free, salads, tapas style vegan proteins, smoothies, and more. Reported closed October 2020.


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45 Reviews

First Review by cassius

Tmoss682

Points +2396

Vegan
23 Mar 2023

Small Portions

I thought the food was great but the portions were small.

AllisonMcKinney

Points +44

Vegan
22 Sep 2019

Great for Sharing

Tapas menu options are great for sharing, though they have plenty of entree sized options also. My non-vegan parents always want to go here when they visit me in New York. Some of our favourites are the nama gori, kale caesar, Reuben sandwich, and banana bread French toast (brunch menu)

vegsavage

Points +150

Vegan
11 Sep 2019

Yummy bites

Tapas style restaurant. Nice selection of dishes! The Mexican latkes are a must try.

Pros: Friendly staff, Vegan vibes

spofyank

Points +15

Vegetarian
18 Aug 2019

Cost ambiance and good food.

Wonderful and tasty meal - Lemongrass Red Curry & Huevos Rancheros was soo delicious!

Cons: Well priced.

RebeccaBlowes

Points +349

Vegan
26 Apr 2019

Vegan New York Staples

No need to feel like you’re missing out on trying the local dishes! Organic, vegan and kosher options for you to choose from. We loved the Reuben sandwich and the potato latkes ... the chocolate shake was delish too.

Pros: Vegan versions of New York staples, Lots of options , Great location

GingerCline

Points +936

Vegan
28 Jan 2019

Great vegan brunch

I came here with an omni friend. She is now vegetarian. Coincidence? I love their brunch! Super cute little place.

ginap416

Points +36

Vegan
25 Sep 2018

Amazing kosher vegan

Amazing food. Love to get the tapa tower. Mexican latkes, potatoes, “meatballs”, veggies... so yummy. Good dessert, too!

Pros: Kosher , Great for sharing , Cozy

Cons: Small tables

als chicago

Points +36

Vegan
07 Mar 2018

Fantastic food and service!

We had the best meal here when we arrived in NY. We had the kale salad with tofu (one of the best things we had our whole trip), and the three sampler plates. It was so fun and so good. We probably like the tempeh with kraut best. The black olive seitan was too salty for us so we would not order that again. We can't wait to go back.

stacy100

Points +366

Vegan
11 Aug 2017

Used to be One of My Favorites

When I first moved here about 15 years ago, I would go to this place regularly. Though it didn't always have the best service, the food was amazing. Over the years, this place has gotten worse and worse. The service is absolutely atrocious, and the food quality is extremely inconsistent, and the prices fluctuate too often. They also like to change their menu on a regular basis, so don't fall in love with anything they make. They will likely take it away from you in due time. I tend to stick to the items or an item I like the best. This seemed to irritate the owner. I felt like I was being pushed in a condescending way to try something new. I don't see why someone would concern themselves so much with what other people enjoy. It's unfortunate because I really loved this place.



Updated from previous review on 2017-08-11

PartTimeVegan

Points +83

Mostly Veg
18 Jul 2017

great Sunday brunch spot

French toast is especially good!

Pros: cozy seating, excellent service, reasonable prices

polyglot

Points +32

Vegan
28 May 2017

Would be a 5-star place if they had decent service

I love the food at Sacred Chow! They don't have any healthy options, but I eat good food at home so I don't mind the occasional greasy treat. Their food is tasty and the portions are big. The restaurant is very cute.

The problem with this place is the terrible service. I've given Sacred Chow many chances but all the different people working there are terrible. I don't want to get into details but from waiting a long time to tell you they're out of what you ordered to spilling your cocktail on you to just plain rude attitude, they've got it all. I hope they read these reviews and decide to do something about it. I would hate to see this restaurant go.

sacredchowinc

17 Jun 2017

I am so sorry for the experiences you had encountered at Sacred Chow! Oh boy, do we have a lot of making up to do, and I promise you, we are on it.
Just know that there has been a staff change, & I am certain that your future experiences will be calming & enjoyable ones on all levels.
Please let me offer you a meal on SC: It would be my honor, please!
Send me an email , contact@sacredchow.com, and let me know when you might be stopping by. Much love & peace, Cliff Preefer, Sacred Chow

770veg

Points +3331

Vegan
09 Apr 2017

small and quaint

Visited this place while studying in the area one day. Had a great sandwich for lunch. Was filling and not overly heavy. It's a small spot which I could foresee as annoying if it was packed but it was empty at the time. My wife visited and had some tapas, which she enjoyed the option to pick a couple different small plates.

Pros: delicious and light, quaint

Cons: small if packed

NatalieAsport

Points +54

Vegan
08 Apr 2017

100% Rockin' Vegan Brunch

I had a wonderful experience on my first time dining here for brunch. They have a great selection of plant-based dishes, friendly service, and the food was delicious! Coming back to try the other options on the menu.

I came in with a craving for french toast. Not only do they make one of the best tasting and healthiest french toasts I've had which is generously topped with blueberries, bananas, and cinnamon, but it's also all vegan, which allows anyone with any food/dairy/egg restriction to enjoy this sweet treat. Do yourself a favor and order this for your next brunch out in the city. If you are a sweet-breakfast type, but not craving French toast, they also have waffles and pancakes to satisfy.

Pros: brunch specials, friendly service, affordable

Rslnyc@gmail.com

Points +35

Vegan
23 Oct 2016

flawless dinner

Great food!!!!! Awesome ambiance for a Saturday night. Attentive service!!! A++++++

Pros: the food was flavorful and seasoned to perfection.

Cons: none!!!!

KennethGoodman

Points +13

Vegetarian
14 Feb 2016

delicious but a tad costly

The food was great, my sister and I went, each ordering just one main. She ordered a drink as we'll. What astounded me was that sauces costed 1.50$ for not that much.

Pros: great food

Cons: kale is not chopped, hard to chew in sandwiches

StevieSurf

Points +1895

Vegan
28 Dec 2015

A perfect spot

I first got to know this place when they were over in Hudson. This venue is more restaurant and less cafe. It's a great place for a diverse range of foods and I have always loved their dessert items.

Pros: Great cake, Good location , Well priced

skipperkt

Points +236

Vegan
07 Aug 2015

Fantastic Brunch

We went here for brunch a couple of months ago and it was amazing! To start, they have great mimosas. The French toast was to die for. I highly recommend going here for brunch - I look forward to going back to try their dinner menu.

DaniM

Points +2021

Vegan
01 Aug 2015

Good food

They carry a good variety of different meals and the staff is friendly and courteous. The interior is not too cozy but it's ok and you feel good.

Deb-Deb-Veg

Points +21

Vegetarian
17 Feb 2015

Not a fan

We purchased a Groupon for this restaurant, perhaps that is why we received the half-hearted service, although I did hear comments from those sitting next to us that the service was not good, and it appeared that they paid cash (no groupon). The food is uninspired, even bland. My dessert (the cheesecake) was the only item that made me mouth happy, otherwise it was quite boring and our server was so uptight, curt and when we tipped her accordingly she stared at us with a seething glare across the room followed by that passive aggressive tactic, "was there something wrong with the service?" When I calmly began telling her how it could have been better, she responded on what I should do next time as the customer.....(next time?) So, she wasn't interested in hearing just responding. In short, there usually is something to be said about a restaurant that has been around a few years and offering a Groupon.

Pros: Cute little place with a cozy vibe, Good location

Cons: Bland food, nothing special about it, Unacceptable service

rach

Points +144

Vegetarian
21 Sep 2014

A great meal - loved the tapas tasting plate

We ordered the tapas which gave us a little selection of everything and we weren't disappointed. All the dishes were top quality, while there were no particular 'must have' standouts they were all generally tasty and it was nice to try a bit of everything. It's a cute place, small tables. Nice wine as well

Pros: tasting plates, wine

Chase Sage

Points +80

Vegan
14 Aug 2014

Great Service Fantastic Food

You will not be disappointed in this Vegan Landmark

slo0go

Points +1884

Vegan
17 Jun 2014

Tapas, Paninis, Desserts!

This place has great food! The tapas and the paninis have a lot of overlap, but I suspect that the paninis are a better deal. For $10 or $11, you get a sandwich with the same or more food than would be in the tapas portion, and delicious home fries. The rosemary foccacia is really tasty, but if you're gluten free, you can get the sandwich on a tasty tortilla.

Some of the absolutely delicious offerings include nama gori tofu, meatball sub, olive seitan, tempeh reuben, and BBQ tempeh.

The $11 chocolate cake is very rich and decadent! The brownie is also chocolatey goodness.

I will say that one Sunday morning, I met my friends at Sacred Chow for brunch. It was very crowded. A waiter with big hair sat us down and took our order, but then he came back twenty minutes later and asked us what we wanted to order... again! He must have been high or something. Ultimately, we got free desserts because of the mishap and for having to wait so long for our food, so the restaurant did right by us, but I would stay away from that server.

Pros: Vegan tapas, Vegan paninis, Decadent chocolate cake

Cons: Questionable service one time

steveveg

Points +2186

Vegan
03 Jan 2014

Tapas

We chose a selection of tapas: eggplant rollatini, grilled nama gori, tempeh, seaside nori bits, black olive seitan and the special brussels sprouts. They were quite interesting. The nama gori has a distinct texture from having been frozen (and which we've unintentionally replicate when we cook and then freeze).The nori bits and seitan were especially good. Overall, the food was highly salted and many items had a lot of oil. Desserts for us were the ample specials apple blueberry crisp and a maple cheesecake. The room was pleasant.

Pros: pleasant, interesting selection of tapas

Cons: too much oil and salt

NicoleF

Points +301

Vegan
04 Jul 2013

YUM

Very good food. Amazingly friendly staff. Can't wait to go back.

Pros: Clean, Friendly, Yummy

Zostar

Points +36

Vegan
21 Jan 2013

Sunday Brunch

This was not my first time here, so I've been able to sample several of the brunch menu items. I suggest the scramble and biscuits. The table we had was too small - it made it difficult to even lift your fork and cut food if you're seated against a wall.
For a place that specifically serves brunch, you would think you could get a glass of orange juice, but you can only order the more expensive juice blends.

Pros: 100% vegan, good portions

Cons: limited space for seating, limited juice beverage menu for brunch

unbounded

Points +45

Vegan
18 Jan 2013

OK @best For Vegan Rest - Pro: Food, Tapas; Con: Service, Price

Overall:
If you haven't been here, I don't think that you're missing anything. No world view will be altered by making a special trip to this restaurant as I did.

Pro:
Their tapas style allows you to sample different entrées in reasonable quantities. I like their rendering of different foods -- meatballs, sobe noodles, mushrooms -- as deserving of Zag at review.

Con:
When I have to ask for H2O & my water glass is removed, w/o permission, after being refilled once, the service needs serious overhaul. Value for money is negative.

Pros: Vegan Variety, Tapas Style

Cons: Service, Value

IngridV

Points +101

Vegan
27 May 2012

average Overated

brought here by a cs member.
As it told me it wss the VEGAN PLACE IN NYC i had great expectation.
however i had a really low average plate for like 12 or 13 box which I assume is a decent place for NYC but well that hasn't convinced me to go back, nop nop




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