VLife

I ordered a brown rice Kung pao. I found the flavours great and the serving size was great, not too big or too small. There were a couple of seats but not many. I think people must take away more often than not. The staff were nice too. Recommend.

This place offers many decent choices for a quick bite. I tried the cheese, avocado and steak sandwich and a quesadilla. Both were good and proposed at a fair price. I also took a piece of cake I really enjoyed. I apreciated the concept of the restaurant and will definitely go back if in the area. The place is small so it's better to take away.

The shrimp and caramelised walnut salad is to die for. So tasty! Small cafe with only a few tables, but don't let that put you off - the food is great (and convenient if you have to catch a train from Penn)!

Updated from previous review on 2016-11-11

I've tried several vegan burgers in NYC, and the one I tried in VLife was clearly the best (and the others were amazing too!). I clearly recommend this place, with a large choice of food.
I just tried in once but I might come (too) often!

VLife is a small little cafe resturant with very limited seating, it is best for those doing take out.

I really enjoyed their bubble tea (thai tea flavor) and it was really sweet and flavorful, really vibrant orange (don't wear white while drinking it!)

We ordered two dishes, I don't remember the names. One was a white sauce and tofu, rice, and veggie dish. Honestly the sauce was basically vegan mayo- if that wasn't the primary ingredient I would be suprised. The veggies didn't seem to go with the dish that well(romaine lettuce and tomato slices I think, and large pieces of onion). Think of it as a deconstructed tofu veggie sandwich with a may sauce and no bread. The dish itself may not be a problem, it may just be I wasn't expecting this from what I read on the menu so keep that in mind.

The dish my mom ordered was I think teriyaki or a brown sauce with green beans and fake chicken. Really good veggie chicken and the dish was very yummy. If I go back I would order her dish or try something else. They have a pretty nice little menu so I'd be willing to go back and try something else.

The place was pretty crowded and you don't have a lot of time to decide what you want so if you think it will take a bit take a menu and try to get out of the way, the line does move pretty fast but it seemed to be pretty long. We ordered around lunch on a week day, but not prime lunch time.

I would go back here, I just would not order the dish I ordered the first time again. It really is more of a fast food small cafe style place. They got our food together very fast and we were lucky enough to get a table by the time they had it ready to go (we asked for take out).

I can't remember how eco friendly the take out dishes themselves were, they appear to be some type of plastic so if that is an issue for you- you might want to do your best to eat in.

The staff were also pretty friendly. It definately feels like it caters to a younger crowd and they do know how to cook. I think my dish was just a bit of a miss.

Proportions did seem a little small for the cost and it being fast food. Mostly I wish I had ordered more or knew how much to expect when I ordered, but for being vegan and in NYC it is probably fair priced. (I'm not from NYC so I don't actually know what is normal or not for non-vegan or vegan food).

I liked the food I had here... it was tasty. Pricey, but tasty. The leechi (sp) bubble tea was like water with tapioca pearls...not enough flavor at all. Maybe just a one time thing. I'd go back.

Never been here since I'm from CT, but needed a quick bite in a vegan place before a concert at MSG. This was the closest place and it was a good choice. I had the eggplant wrap and it was delicious! The mango bubble tea was also very good. Good choice for me.

great place in local spot

I've been to VLife a few times now and the food is pretty good and consistent. I've tried various dishes, the quesadillas being my favorite so far. As others have mentioned, this place is big on mock meat and cheeses. Also, this place is so far the only restaurant I know of that has vegan bubble tea!

I went there once and had a quesadilla and a white pretzel brownie. The quesadilla was extremely squishy and a mess to eat. It had some soy protein on it that I absolutely did not like and I will steer clear of anything with soy protein at this joint on future visits. The brownie was just alright. The cream on top was way too much and I didn't find the pretzel to be too fitting taste-wise; it also made the brownie so much harder to eat. I was expecting something different, maybe with pretzel bits and white chocolate chips, but it was just a regular brownie with that decoration. The presentation of the food was not very nice, and the place was not that great to eat in. I might need to try it again though.

Hands down the best food for the price. Small, but there's room to sit. Food is exactly cooked to perfection.

The place is REALLY small, but very friendly and welcoming, the staff know their stuff about allergies and intolerances. Nice decor, nice menu!

I love the fact they offer 100% vegan food and smoothies! Also they have a great variety of gluten free dishes. Vegan not always means healthy but here you get fresh cooked food that tastes super yummie!!!

My husband came here because we wanted something fairly cheap before we dropped $50 at a karaoke bar. This was the cheapest all vegan place in the area. I was not 100% sold on our meal, and most of the menu is centered around mock meats in a western style dish (burgers, sandwiches, etc) We don't mind this type of dining, but I can see why some vegans would be very disappointed. The food was okay, nothing earth shattering. The seating wasn't the greatest, better than a Chinese take out. The walls were white with bright green circles decals. There were about 3 table to seat at, but it seemed most of their business was take out. It got the job done, and I think I would come back again if we are in that area of NYC.

I went to VLife twice during my trip to NYC. The menu has a lot of options and the food is good. It just was not quite enough. Both times I found myself hoping for a little something more. A little more excitement. Or a little more flavor. After eating I was left with the feeling that my meal was incomplete.

We were visiting New York for New Years and found this awesome little spot within walking distance to our hotel. Smoothies for breakfast twice in a row and would've been three but they closed on New Years day and we were saddened! Also tried a couple different breakfast sandwiches which we loooved! Try it!

Very low quality food that serve a fluo salad McDonald's style. Is it even real salad?!
The space is tiny and not relaxing at all, with horrible lights and seating.
The only food that was ok was the cheescake... but guess what? they get it from Champs and sell smaller slices!
One of the worse places ever!

Awesome vegan fast food! Try their guacamole quesadilla! It's prime!

Fast, easy and close to Penn station. I order the guacamole burger and it was alright but the tofu pepper steak sandwich with tapioca cheese has been the best sandwich I have ever had in my life. Even my non-vegan girlfriend loved it a craved it again the next day.

Went there for lunch just before going back to Europe.
Plenty of fast food options , good place to grab something (only 10 seats maximum)

Had the groovy guacamole burger & the carrot cake(GF)

Not far from Penn station you will find this little restaurant. I enjoyed a "Creamy carne platter" and a quesadilla with avocado mayo, both were satisfying and delicious. To complete the experience I highly suggest their gluten-free chocolate brownies (I do not follow a gluten-free diet but it simply looked too good to pass up).

Highly recommended!

This place was exactly what it advertised. Really good vegan fast food.

Service was quick and the food was awesome.

I will definitely go back!

Ordered the BLT which came out cold on what tasted like a stake roll. The fries were not good either. The soy protein burger that my friend got also was not good.
The service was great and the intention is there especially in an area with very little vegan choices. Possibly would try a juice or a dessert if I came back..

This is a small -mostly take away but with a few tables- but great vegan spot. It's close to Penn Station and a lot of their food wraps and quesadillas are easily portable. I had a great spicy tofu wrap which was reminiscent of hot wing spice 'chicken' with celery and lettuce.

The quesadilla with avocado (get the guac if given the option) was Amazing! They have a wonderfully stretchy tapioca cheese that melted everything together. I want another.

I also had my first Thai iced bubble tea that was delicious and creamy. This place is great!

Amazing food, me and my boyfriend love that place! We ate there 4times and if we would stay in New York longer, we would eat there every day :D

Stopped in for a quick lunch and was surprised by the extensive menu. There are tables for about 10 for eat-in. Food and service were both fantastic. We both had rice plates. The desserts looked yummy but we'll have to try them the next time. I will definitely be back.

I stopped by everyday that I was in the area while I was staying out in NY. Amazing food, excellent staff , and again amazing food. It was a great experience and I enjoyed eating an awesome meal for the first time while eating out.

V-Life is in the space where Loving Hut used to be. (Loving Hut relocated to Brooklyn). However, some of the people who work at V-Life used to work at Loving Hut, and it seems that some of them also work at Loving Hut's Brooklyn location. I thought it was a coincidence that another vegan restaurant took the place of Loving Hut, but I'm told that the landlord will only rent the space to a veg restaurant.

The food here is quick and is perfect for lunch. I always order online or call ahead, though, because the line can get pretty long at around lunchtime.

I really like the Golden Glory burger, which is more like a chicken patty sandwich. It has two chicken patties, tapioca cheese, lettuce, and a sauce of your choice. I also enjoy the french fry frenzy, which is a wrap with french fries in it (perfect for french fry lovers).

As for platters, I am quite fond of the Carne Platter, which has vegan carne molida, plantains, beans, and rice.

Don't forget to try their dairy free bubble tea, and leave room for dessert! They offer pastries from vegan treats among other vendors.

Updated from previous review on Sunday February 08, 2015

Just had the eggplant euphoria, which was breaded eggplant, marinara sauce, and tapioca cheese on Italian bread. Yum!!!

This place is super amazing and one of my favourites in NYC. I went there many times and was always satisfied, a real pleasure. They offer several raps, vegan cheesy sandwiches, brown rice dishes (haven't tried the burgers yet). Their soy protein is fantastic as well as the fresh smoothies and juices. As a mate tea fan I was happy to find some there. Very friendly and enthusiastic staff.

My least favorite of the eateries on my week long trip. The BLT was in fact delicious. The crispy mushrooms were a pile of soggy mess in a carton but tasted good. The staff was disorganized and unbelievably slow, forgetful and SUPER nice. The floors and walls were dirty. If I lived here I would probably eat here again, but call ahead with plenty of time. Overall the taste of the food, while good, was not worth the experience.

We tried different wraps - very delicious ! Also tried a smoothie for breakfast - a good start into the day.

This place is awesome. Get the guacamole burger.

It's inexpensive, fast, friendly, and delicious. I had one of the most delicious smoothies of my life, the food was all fresh & delicious, and the employees were super friendly. They also carry a selection of desserts and drinks.

I absolutely recommend going here. The only downside is that everything is packed for take-away, even if you eat in, so they're using a lot of packaging. I mentioned this to them, and I hope that they'll work on it.

I had a veggie burger. The burger itself had an awful texture and it was so bad I was unable to eat even half of it despite being very hungry. I was extremely disappointed.

I am very lucky to have this place on the same block as where i work, great wraps and smoothies and always really friendly and fast service-chaep too' 10/10