Vegan
American
Pizza
Fast food
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Breakfast
Manhattan vegan restaurant and bar offering Southern style American comfort food like waffle & chickn, seitan and gravy, breakfast tofu scramble, buffalo pizza. Brunch till 4pm. Replaced Cafe Blossom in 2016. Black-owned. Relcated from 41 Carmine St. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri 11:00am-11:00pm, Sat 10:00am-11:00pm, Sun 10:00am-10:00pm.
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265 W 23rd St, New York City, New York, USA, 10011
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Last update on 30 Jul 2024 by Poundie
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281 Reviews
First Review by Jayness33
Jayness33
Points +424
Delicious! - Edit
Great food, very high quality.
Read moreThe "fried chicken" was so good it actually made me feel awkward eating it!
Salt and vinegar chips yum!
We also had the scrambled tofu and a broccoli special, both we're very nice. :-)
Pros: High quality, Extensive menu , Delicious
Cons: Only a few tables outside
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MissAmelia_k
Points +610
Excellent! 👌 - Edit
Staying across the street at the Chelsea where vegan options are Very limited, I was super happy to discover this place & ended up going 3 times! The chicken & waffles were amazing! Had the egg McMuffin one day, which was great, as well as the full English. Staff & atmosphere great too.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-08
Pros: Delicious food, Reasonably priced , Service & ambiance
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JamieKerr
Points +223
Perfect veganised classics - Edit
Went early in the day, and even though it was super quiet, service was super friendly and more than happy to talk us through the NY vegan food scene. Ordered the buffalo oyster mushroom sandwich and the waffles. Both absolutely spot on.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-08
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SingingMamma
Points +87
A nice surprise! - Edit
I was hungry (and cold) and walking to an appointment, hoping to find somewhere to stop along the way with something on the menu that I could eat, and I literally almost walleyed past this place, when I noticed it was a vegan restaurant. So I popped inside. I decided on the BLT and it was delicious. I was son hungry that I forgot to take a photo, but I’ll definitely back the next time I’m in the area!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-28
Pros: Many comfort food options, Breakfast all day, Friendly staff
Cons: Darkly lit
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izzys
Points +598
A perfect place to hide from a snow storm! - Edit
We really enjoyed our impromptu lunch here. The space was relaxing and the decoration really cool. The food was delicious, staff were really friendly and we also sampled an incredible mocktail!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-22
Pros: Completely vegan, Range of yummy food, Fun interior
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vanattaboy
Points +1214
Incredible! Must-visit! - Edit
This place is AWESOME! Amazing variety, delicious food, friendly staff, and cute atmosphere.
Read moreI LOVED my tofu scramble! A great, protein-packed meal. I also ordered some seitan wings to-go, which were yummy! I also enjoyed a yummy soy latte.
This place is so unique and fun, I can’t wait to go back!
Updated from previous review on 2026-01-13
suezenp
Looks incredible
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HenryMongrain
Points +122
Average (But Vegan) Food, Amazing Service - Edit
This restaurant offers vegan versions of a wide variety of foods that are typically animal-based. The menu is entirely vegan and kosher, so you can pursue their options with complete peace of mind. The menu contains a section of gluten-free entrees.
Read moreWait staff are extremely friendly and helpful.
Pros: 100% vegan menu, Helpful wait staff, Nice ambience
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jimmytc
Points +37
Wanted it to be great but… - Edit
We ordered the GF carrots, GF mushrooms and cauliflower, a GF lasagna special and the GF BLT.
Read moreFried mushrooms were very rubbery and over cooked, some not even edible but the cauliflower and carrots were very good. The lasagna was lovely to look at but the rice pasta was terribly overcooked, turning the plate into a big pile of mush, albeit with good flavor. The BLT came on very thick, cake-like “white-bread” that simply was like tasteless dough, ruining the sandwich. There was also not enough tempeh bacon to make a difference. We took nothing home between the two of us. Cost was over $121.00 bucks without the tip.
Updated from previous review on 2025-12-21
Pros: Good vibe, Personable waitstaff, Atmosphere
Cons: Terrible BLT (bread was disgusting), Terribly mushy lasagna, Rubbery, overcooked fried mushrooms
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Hnadine21
Points +52
Great menu - Edit
Love this spot! A big and diverse menu (including all day breakfast). The service was great. I tried the lasagna special which was delicious and so were the empanadas to share.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-13
Pros: Great service, Big menu, Good cocktails
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8r1dg3t
Points +77
Overpriced and underwhelmed - Edit
I got the chick’n pot pie and the flavors were fine but the texture of the chick’n was unpleasant. Also got the chili fries and they were not worth the money. I won’t avoid but I won’t go out of my way to eat here.
Read morePros: Atmosphere, Menu choices
Cons: Price
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heycolandaa
Points +94
THE WINGS - Edit
Ate here two nights in a row on our trip. SO AMAZING. The BBQ wings with the ranch were life changing and are the best I’ve ever experienced.
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jdhehshushs
Points +196
The Punks can Cook! - Edit
Urban vegan kitchen is a fantastic joint. Great seating for a date, they’re also super efficient at serving you. Their food is incredible and their waiters are very attentive and helpful. I went back the same day because it was so good. Also conveniently located pretty close to the train station, so it’s a great place to go before leaving the city.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Great staff
Cons: Small drink sizes
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kevingxm
Points +16
Good food, great service - Edit
My vegan friend and I loveee this place
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SutarshiaJohnson
Points +18
Amazing spot for date night - Edit
One of the best burger I have ever had even the ketchup was delicious
Read morePros: Staff was a vibe, Dope ambiance
Cons: None
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Urdasato
Points +1188
Tasty comfort food! - Edit
The food was all delicious! We particularly loved the Korean BBQ wings, the wild at heart chunk steak and Mac n’ cheese. The “Respect your elders” mocktail was refreshing.
Read moreThe restaurant decor is fun and Danny, the owner, and the staff were super friendly.
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LikeItMatters
Points +129
Great food, vibe & service - Edit
The food was great - all felt like from scratch, unique combinations and great vibes overall! I highly recommend!
Read morePros: Vibes , Original vegan options , Service
Cons: Not great for beer lovers, Felt a little “wait staff pressure”, Nothing else
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slo0go
Points +2476
Amazing! - Edit
The food here is incredible! My favorite is the seitan scallopini.
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anilv
Points +36
Good chicken and waffles - Edit
Chicken and waffles was fantastic. Disappointed that they didn’t have fried chicken. Bbq chicken was Korean flavored and didn’t taste that great. White sangria was good.
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Jessnavit
Points +601
Delicious food - Edit
We ordered the No-Salmon and the Seitan Scallopini — both dishes were truly flavorful and satisfying. Everything was packed with taste and beautifully prepared.
Read moreIt’s just a shame that the “salmon” used (Oshi) belongs to a brand associated with a Zionist military figure — otherwise, the experience would have been perfect.
Updated from previous review on 2025-10-12
Pros: , Seitan scallopini
Cons: Salmon
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MaureenMM
Points +22
Astoundingly great food; friendly and fun - Edit
My visit started with a warm, friendly greeting from Danny, and afantastic elderberry mocktail called “Respect your Elders” recommended by my upbeat, knowledgeable waiter Adriel.
Read moreI went with the two specials. First, an appetizer which was an appetizer of grilled elote, served like “corn on the ribs, which could have served four. Then, a “fishless sandwich” built around a crispy-crusted celery root center, solid yet tender. This was tucked into a toasty-edged bun with tomatoes, greens and a delicious dressing.
I was too full for one of their very intriguing, desserts, but I request I was brought a small bootsmall bowl of fresh fruit and whipped cream.
Highly highly recommended.
Pros: Delicious food and helpful, friendly staff, Colorful environment and upbeat music, Creative, varied menu would please anyone
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Meganimals
Points +580
Great options! - Edit
We had a wonderful vegan breakfast with solid GF options as well.
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pamela74
Points +25
Amazing! - Edit
The food is absolutely amazing. Lovely staff.
Read moreThankyou so much for this experience.
We’ll be back asap!!
Pros: Food, Staff, The place
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joaniOni
Points +57
Fantastic - Edit
Great people, fun vibes and delicious food! I will definitely be back!
Read morePros: Attentive crew, Fun vibes , Delicious food
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Pdula
Points +180
A must visit in NYC - Edit
Lovely food, lovely people! We had several things and everything was good, but the Luca Brasi salmon pasta is crazy good! And don't sleep on the desserts, not with a tahini chocolate chip cookie like that! This is the kind of vegan place that's getting hard to find - a nice sit down atmosphere with table service and reasonable prices. So please support!
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JohannaNabrotzki
Points +981
Amazing! - Edit
Great options, vegan version of typical American food. We came for breakfast and tried a waffle with seitan and kale and a breakfast sandwich, which was amazing! Portions are big, service is very friendly!
Read morePros: Great options!, All vegan, Service is very friendly and fast!
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VeganDeathMath
Points +240
Extremely good! - Edit
Burger was the size of my head. Absurdly delicious. Great vibe inside!
Read moreGot dessert too, insane that the the one scoop of ice cream was 8 bucks, and I didn't know it would be that pricy 😱
Absolutely would go back!
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Seitanicveg
Points +1795
Great urban vegan food! - Edit
Ordered the mac and cheese and the seitan scallopini.
Read moreThe mac and cheese was good. Think it was a nooch and plant milk based one. Was topped with a nooch nut dust and a few scallions. Was pretty good but not cheesey enough for my liking.
The seitan scallopini was fantastic. Think the seitan was house made and had some good crispy edges. Was served on mash potato’s with a caper lemon and mushroom sauce.
Would love to return to try more of the comfort food menu!
Updated from previous review on 2025-08-21
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