Vegan
American
Breakfast

Small vegan brunch/comfort food cafe. Sells burgers, salads, breakfast sandwiches, smoothies, sides and bao buns. Alternative number is 212-226-9667 instead of 9669. Open Mon-Sat 10:30am-7:30pm.


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67 Reviews

First Review by TonyTric

PaulinaWG

Points +278

Vegan
05 Dec 2024

Nothing special

Just decent food. Healthy ingredients, but average flavors

lisamariaschreiber

Points +3115

Vegan
14 Nov 2024

Good food

My Sandwich was super delicious, I wasn‘t too much a fan of the Papaya salad though

Leo27

Points +1160

Vegan
03 Oct 2024

Chinatown gem

I had very good vegan food. Two things I would do better: More or at least more comfortable seating to dine in and real dishes/ cutlery if no take out. Even with my 'for there' meal I got everything in one way containers and plastic forks. But the menu and food is really nice.

fmc927

Points +36

Vegan
08 Sep 2024

Fantastic!

Ordered 3 times in the past 3 weeks. Always delicious. Fast delivery. Reasonably priced. Will definitely get again. Had the fish bento box and the chocolate cake. Some of the best food I’ve ever eaten.

dveg8

Points +541

Vegan
01 Sep 2024

Great food and large, varied, all-vegan menu. Can't wait to go back.

We ate there late afternoon during a lull and, as we finished, three groups totaling about eight customers walked in. We knew why.

We ate the Hawaiian Vegan Burger (a chicken patty topped with a fresh pineapple slice and agave mustard sauce), and a Braised Tofu Skin Bao Bun. We got both as a combo with French fries and sweet potato fries and iced tea (your choice of sweetened or unsweetened).

Their menu is so varied - burgers, sandwiches, salads, bowls, bao buns, Japanese Bento boxes, and desserts.

The food was hot, freshly prepared, and really tasty. We look forward to eating there again and asked to participate in their frequent dinner bonus program.

You won't be disappointed in this clean little restaurant near a subway stop.

Updated from previous review on 2024-09-01

Pros: Big portions - come hungry , Hot, delicious, extensive all-vegan menu , Good service and they made good recommendations

Cons: Counter seating only - not a big deal, though

KataGreskovics

Points +20

Vegan
06 Apr 2024

Nice place nice staff.

Good vegan food and really nice staff. We loved pineapple green tea.

infairvar

Points +200

Vegan
26 Feb 2024

Awesome, cheap, quick spot

Love this place. Highly recommend the fried taro rolls, braised tofu bao, or the beyond meat/tofu skin lunch specials.

lime.skyblue

Points +536

Vegan
11 Feb 2024

Best for a quick, casual, indulgent meal.

Spring Cafe is in the midst of Manhattan Chinatown's heavy foot traffic, so sitting by the window is a great way to see the world go by, to "people watch".

With that said, the interior of this eatery is minimalist with counter tables and chairs only, so it's not a place to spend a lot of time in, which is definitely OK.

With that said, my friend and I enjoyed a conversation over lunch here. Spring Café is an upscale, Asian-American version of vegan fast food, so it's indulgent and the menu is clearly curated thoughtfully. The Black Pepper Mushroom Burger is a light, flavorful burger to eat, and some fries and buns are a must to supplement your main meal.

cim

Points +35

Vegan
02 Jan 2024

Spectacular vegan cafe

Delicious food and juices and many options at a great price!

hagartio1

Points +16

Vegan
29 Dec 2023

Very Good

Reasonable prices and great taste!

anthonymhill

Points +988

Vegan
24 Dec 2023

Great vegan bao buns

I got the black pepper mushroom bao buns combo with fries and an iced tea. The bao buns were much larger than anticipated and very good. Highly recommended for a quick lunch.

rtnc68

Points +655

Vegan
20 Nov 2023

Excellent

Great options. Always fresh. Almost tried everything.

Updated from previous review on 2023-10-12

sallweis

Points +70

Vegan
26 Oct 2023

An Oasis

An oasis of clean green food in a desert of junk food…

lulutmlnsn

Points +243

Vegan
13 Oct 2023

!! so yum

i love the atmosphere here and rly rly yummy food !! i got the warm teriyaki quinoa bowl and the kale smoothie without ginger , dates , and vanilla extract [ so j kale , banana , and cashew ] and i loved both !! absolutely obsessed w the smoothie i drank the entire thing but i didnt have much of the bowl besides the teriyaki tofu , broccoli , and a few bites of the quinoa and edamame. but thts p good 4 me haha im rly picky and have a small appetite^^ i love it here and will b returning def !! thx 4 the yummy brkfst yesterday morn im still craving it^^ !!

Updated from previous review on 2023-10-13

Pros: atmosphere was rly nice and calm, staff were v kind , YUMMYYYY

JanaceBubonia

Points +47

Vegan
05 Oct 2023

So fresh and delicious

Everything is made fresh and is delicious. I had the simple fresh juice and the spring sandwich in a lettuce wrap to make it gluten free. The staff was very friendly. I will definitely be going back.

Pros: Freshly made, 100% vegan, Offers gluten free

hellohappyvegan

Points +933

Vegan
05 Oct 2023

Fast & Fresh!

I recently stopped by Spring Cafe for the second time. This visit I tried the Hash Brown & Cheese Sandwich ($10.95), hesitating between that and the Vegan Ham, Egg & Cheese option. My choice was spot-on. The sandwich was so good – exactly like the picture and bursting with freshness. The bread, tomato, lettuce, mayo, and the perfectly cooked hash browns created a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Even the ketchup was outstanding, a departure from the ordinary.

Aside from great food, the service was incredibly friendly. Their menu is diverse, offering burgers, salads, bowls, bao buns, coffee, smoothies, and more. Plus, they have a loyalty program with stamp cards – 9 stamps get you a $10 credit.

Although I usually refrain from reviewing based on one dish, the exceptional quality and service compelled me to share my experience. I'll definitely be back to explore more of their offerings!

*watch me eat my way through Spring Cafe https://youtu.be/wFJIqVD3YTU

Pros: Freshness, Friendly Service, Diverse & Creative Menu

Cons: On the pricey side

veganqueenofqueensnyc

05 Oct 2023

You just reminded me of how good this place is...I've gotta get back there when I return home❤️

Nates

Points +155

Vegan
05 Oct 2023

Healthy, affordable and fricking good!!!

They are friendly, fast and make absolutely delicious food.
I have absolutely loved my tofu skin bento bowl as my partner did her kale salad. Great flavours and a really good price considering its NYC.

srmcl

Points +110

Vegan
29 Aug 2023

Not your average vegan fare

What a gem! Between us we had a sandwich and fries, a bento box and a noodle salad. All we're brilliant - even my fussy tween hoovered hers up. Lots of veg and interesting tastes and seasoning. Woman on the counter was super friendly too. Loved it!

Pros: Great choice, Friendly staff

Cons: Not somewhere for a relaxed meal, Not many seats, No toilets

futureghosts

Points +364

Vegan
18 Aug 2023

Always Great

One of my favorite little Chinatown spots! Staff is always Ace & their fries kill!! Had the vegan bbq “pork” sandwich combo & it was very satisfying!! 🤩😋

Pros: Food quality, Fries, Friendly staff

Cons: Only one location, Needs more sustainable packaging (less plastic)

Monila

Points +643

Vegan
18 Aug 2023

So good! I love this place

I have been here several times and it’s always great! I had the vegan chicken salad and it was perfect. Make sure they include the dressing if you are getting it to go! I also had the juice which was fresh and delish. They also have cake! I think it’s from vegan treats, so yummy!

Pros: Quick service

Cons: Small place

ErikaH

Points +322

Vegan
05 Jul 2023

Cute, small, cozy and friendly!

Great food, friendly atmosphere and the prices weren't too bad for NYC.

Jertz

Points +121

Vegan
07 Jun 2023

Delicious vegan food

The best vegan and most affordable restaurant we have visited in NYC.

veganqueenofqueensnyc

Points +1299

Vegan
01 Jun 2023

All Vegan All the Time - and Delicious!

This was my first time here, and I sure hope it's not my last (I haven't been down in this part of Manhattan since before 2020, and I'm not sure when I'll be back - but this place may have me returning sooner than I'd thought!)
I ordered the Vegan Fish Fillet Bento Box, as per the recommendation of Angela, who took my order and provided excellent customer service, which comes with a soup - yes, even on this warm, spring afternoon in NYC - as well as an order of the Salt Pepper Mushroom, listed as a side on the menu.
As soon as I took my first sip of the soup, I knew I had scored with this place. Satisfying, yet somehow light and refreshing, and the Bento Box contained perfectly steamed broccoli, along with tasty and perfectly seasoned sauces. Actually, I was so full that I had to save half of the Salt Pepper Mushroom for later on.
Before I left, I decided to get a small lemon iced tea, as the temperature outside continued to rise and it was perfectly sweetened with agave nectar, a perfect refreshment to top off a perfect springtime lunch at Spring Cafe!

Pros: Light, Clean, Airy atmosphere , Excellent customer service, Not least, the food!

MikeyD

01 Jun 2023

Thank you for reviewing Spring cafe. I frequently go to this area and was unaware of this vegan spot. I will be trying it in the very near future. In part to your wonderful review.

adalea

Points +1151

Vegan
01 Jun 2023

Baos are so good!

I love this place! All of the bao I tried were super great, but I think the braised tofu bao was the most authentic. Sweet potato fries slapped and the hibiscus tea also was great. 10/10. Amazing. $15 combo with two baos and fries and a drink is so worth it!

Pros: All vegan, Very yummy, Good price

Schnupsi_HL

Points +153

Vegan
23 May 2023

Leckere Burger, fairer Preis

Kleines Restaurant/Imbiss, dafür eine tolle Auswahl an Burgern, Sandwiches, Salaten und Bowls.
Geschmacklich hat es uns definitiv überzeugt und auch die Preise sind in Ordnung für die Verhältnisse in New York.

Pros: Gute Auswahl , Lecker , Faire Preise

Cons: Wenig Sitzgelegenheiten

woodlewis

Points +476

Vegan
19 Jan 2023

innovative menu, friendly service

Small place that I wouldn’t have noticed, but visited on a vegan tour.

Pros: Everything vegan, Bao buns with innovative fillings , Friendly

Zerbel

Points +44

Vegan
04 Jan 2023

Super lecker !!

Der Laden macht von außen nicht so einen guten Eindruck. Das Essen ist aber umso besser.!!

Allerdings davon drin nur 40 Minuten sitzen, was ich sehr merkwürdig finde. Aber es lädt auch nicht wirklich gemütlicher Weise zum sitzen bleiben ein .

Pros: Sehr lecker , Günstig

Cons: Nicht so tolles Ambiente , Sitzen nur 40 Minuten erlaubt




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