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Beer/Wine
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Vegan bistro in Chelsea serving American comfort foods like burgers, flatbread pizzas, lasagna, pastrami sandwiches, "steak" and fries. Est. 2021 by chef/owner of NYC's Beyond Sushi. Open Mon-Thu 4:30pm-10:00pm, Fri 4:30pm-10:30pm, Sat 11:30am-10:30pm, Sun 11:30am-10:00pm.
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199 8th Ave, New York City, New York, USA, 10011
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Last update on 25 Aug 2025 by CityRootsNYC
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Added by CityRootsNYC on 07 Jan 2021
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191 Reviews
First Review by TrashPanda
katefall48
Points +379
Great upscale comfort food - Edit
Every dish is really tasty, service is good and the place is attractive. The Willow Smashburger with the sunny side "egg" is especially delicious (but a little messy to eat).
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hazelanne
Points +258
Delicious vegan option in Chelsea w great decor - Edit
Really varied menu- something for everyone. Was the only vegan in my group and everyone loved it. Banana pudding and the cheesecake were exceptional as was the BLT and the ravioli.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-08
Pros: Clam chowder!!!, Banana pudding , BLT
Cons: A little loud
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Walktell
Points +1089
Vegan clam chowder! - Edit
Went for a quick bite before seeing a show, the cup of the New England 'Clam' Chowder was recommended to me, and it was perfectly delicious, thick, creamy with chunks of potatoes, oyster mushroom 'clam' and bac'n bits, served with 3 crunchy crostini. It hit the spot for a comfort food I grew up with. My flexitarian friend ordered the cheesecake, I had a taste, it was good, a tad too coconut flavor for me, but she's French and loved it! Looking forward to going back and trying more off the menu. #Veganuary
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-01-26
Pros: Delicious vegan food , Attentive service , Reasonably priced
villain
That cheesecake looks amazing tbh
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rtnc68
Points +983
Delicious - Edit
Interesting menu. Definitely worth trying. #Veganuary
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caitlinharrad
Points +226
Nice food - Edit
Food was lovely and service was pretty quick. We went at lunch but atmosphere was pretty quiet - sure it would be better at dinner!
Read morePros: Delicious food
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goinghometime
Points +329
We love a vegan bistro - Edit
This may be my basic coming out, but I love a good “American” cute bistro. This was my favorite kind of comfort menu - a little bit of everything with junky food (burgers), healthy food (salads and soups) and unique items (steak filet and chicken franchese).
Read moreSince Chunk foods is still not easily available, we had to try the Philly cheesesteak. YUM. The texture of the “meat” is unreal!
My hungover a** needed a sandwich so I ordered the BLT Club. And yep, I devoured it.
Can the owner of these restaurants come to Orlando already??? We loved it so much!
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hannahandpeter_
Points +40
Yum - Edit
Everything was delicious: truffle Mac n cheese, chicken Francese, and cheesecake!! The soups and sandwiches looked really good too.
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ElissaBVegan
Points +3531
Delicious, cozy, great service! - Edit
I went with a group of six and everything we ordered was beautifully presented and quite yummy! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Extensive menu , 100% vegan , Friendly service
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Noodlegirl
Points +348
A winner - Edit
I love the food here. Had delicious “Chicken Franchese” with perfectly cooked broccoli spears and delicious mashed potatoes. This the spot on a cold December night. The service was excellent, and we able to get a table without a reservation. My non-vegan friend raved about his “Philly Cheese Steak.”
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-08-28
Pros: Delicious food , Creative menu , Great service
Cons: A little drafty, suggest installing a “porch”
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Amyladedada1
Points +916
Very good - Edit
Great spot. We had lunch here and everyone enjoyed their food. The sandwiches were delicious and were perfectly handheld. We also spilt a dessert, which was very yummy.
Read moreCan’t wait to go back.
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‘Ka
Points +87
Ok food, bad service - Edit
I was excited to try this place for a while, since I really enjoy Guy Vaknin’s creations. I came on a random cold Tuesday night, the place was almost empty, only 4-5 tables occupied. The atmosphere was nice, menu is appetizing, but servers just don’t care what’s going on. I was noticed and seated shortly, but servers were too busy to talk to each other to see me ready, bringing my wine, checking if I like my food etc. I ordered the chunk steak, it was served only warmish, not hot. I don’t understand such an easily solvable mistake in an extremely slow night. Kitchen sent it cold, servers didn’t check. No one asked me if I wanted a second glass of wine, I had to stop a server to order one, and it wasn’t delivered until I asked for it twice, about 10 mins later. Although I wanted to try a dessert, I didn’t order one because servers didn’t clean my table/ask for dessert for a long time although they weren’t busy with other customers. Disappointment. I wanted to like the place but they need serious improvements.
Read morePros: Atmosphere, Side caviar
Cons: Service, Food temperature
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ginaabb
Points +39
Food was great - Edit
Loved every dish we had… sampled 4 small plates and all were yummy. Salmon tartare, mini lobster rolls, truffle Mac & cheese, and crispy calamari. Service could be better but food was great.
Read morePros: Food
Cons: Service was inattentive
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aleal
Points +279
One of my go to restaurants! - Edit
I’ve taken a few friends and family here, both vegan and not and they all love the food.
Read moreGreat service and food and drinks are delicious.
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Mike19130
Points +247
Love this place !!! Get SmashBurger!! - Edit
Super nice atmosphere and great food! I brought my newly vegan coworker there and he loved it too !! The hyper-real smash burger is worth a trip to NYC just for it !!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-02
Pros: Tons of vegan choices , Smash burger - amazing
Cons: None
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AlyssaJill
Points +114
Love this place - Edit
Willow and all of Chef Vaknin's restaurants are truly incredible. The food is out of this world good.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-11-27
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ielliott
Points +61
American vegan - Edit
There is a great vibe, helpful staff and lots of regular customers in the restaurant. I feel they miss a trick not offering more brunch options. I’ll be beck here when I next visit New York.
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AthLife
Points +300
A+ - Edit
Great food, nice place, great service.
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Vinnny
Points +148
Upscale and worth it - Edit
Delicious food along with fantastic service. This place exceeded my expectations and I’m excited to go back again!
Read morePros: Multifarious yet cohesive menu, Attentive service , Elegant and inviting atmosphere
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CrunchySpice
Points +174
Get dessert! - Edit
Dessert was fabulous!!!!
Read moreNo, really, both the banana pudding and chocolate cake w/vanilla ice cream were standouts. Flavors, textures, temperatures... everything was next level.
Our main courses were good, although Willow is a fake-meat forward restaurant, and that's not my favorite style, so it wasn't entirely my thing. But that's on me for selecting a restaurant that specializes in a cuisine I'm not wild about.
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Ameisherry
Points +14007
Thank you😄 the owner is actually the same as beyond sushi😄 - Edit
Wow the jackfruit steak is impressive, look and taste just like steak , and you can’t even tell it’s jackfruit unless pay attention to details , and love the trio it looks like guacamole and pico de gallo but it’s actually olives with dill and spicy tomatoes, I really like the white creamy dip, I guess it’s apricot and cashew ?
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-24
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Lauralei
Points +601
Really really good!! - Edit
I went with a non-vegan friend for brunch at Willow (her suggestion) and it was pretty incredible. We had the friend “calamari” appetizer made from king oyster mushrooms. It was a generous size, perfect for the two of us to share and it was amazing. I ordered the Nashville spicy chicken sandwich and my friend ordered the bacon egg & cheese. The sandwiches come with fries or a salad & we both got fries. You get to choose from sea salt, garlic or Cajun fries. I ordered the garlic which was a fairly subtle garlic flavor but they were nice & crispy. My pal was impressed by the BEC. She eats meat and thought it tasted like the real deal. I thought it was good but was glad I ordered the chick’n. It is served with bleu cheese dressing and slaw on it and it was pretty perfect.
Read moreIt’s a cute place with attentive staff. We heard that they have great desserts but we were too full to try, so I’ll definitely return next time I’m back in town.
Pros: Lots to choose from, Fast & friendly service, Excellent food
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lulutmlnsn
Points +243
yummy !! but service was not so great ... - Edit
we had a reservation 4 5 ppl and despite showing up on time they hadnt put out enough glasses or utensils 4 every1 haha. i think they mightve 4gotten ... we asked 4 more but they never brought any so we j got up and grabbed them from another table loll. we did need 2 ask 4 things like more bottles of water a few times as well haha and the staff felt j a little confused ... i wonder if we did smth wrong ? im not sure loll. my family ordered a lot bcs they r all omnivores and wanted 2 judge the food [ ahh ... we all know this situation haha !! ] and i think they liked a lot of stuff tht i never ended up trying. i did have a lobster roll and i loved it !! super yum !! i cld totally see myself getting tht again !! aaand then we waited quite a bit 4 the main course !! mine came out a long time after every1 elses even tho i only got the tomato soup haha ... ud think thtd b the 1st 2 come out !! it was good i didnt have the cheese bread tht came w it but i liked the soup !! i think i had a little more than half. it was def interesting watching our waitress take our plates after lol. she seemed v out of her element and it took her a v long time. it was a little awkward and uncomfy haha. mayb shes new ? we also had 2 ask 4 the dessert menu ... 3 times ? haha it was a little odd bcs they werent v busy @ all. i think there were more empty tables than full 1s and its a p small spot. but then finally we got dessert haha !! my family rly liked theirs and i got the banana pudding which was good !! i didnt like the top half sm ... it tasted sorta artificially sugary sweet like a store bought frosting but the bottom half was sooooo yummyyyyy ahhhhh i loved it !! i ate all of tht part !! overall a good meal tht was a little spoiled by the staff ... hope tht it will b better next time if i come back !! thx 4 the meal^^
Read morePros: yummy !!, pretty inside and outside !!
Cons: service was dreadful overall haha
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silsoler24
Points +20
Amazing place in NY - Edit
This is one of the best vegan restaurants I have ever been to. Our waitress Camila was sooo nice and sweet, and the food is amazing. Those vegan eggs, wow! And the burger... Still impressed. Highly recommended.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-04
Pros: Staff, The food was great
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MikiKatz
Points +55
Ever had raw "salmon" that tasted real? - Edit
We got to willow by accident, as it wasn't on any of my recommendation lists for NYC, and was so surprised.
Read moreAmazing french brasserie vibe with specialty dishes we missed and enjoyed so much, we started with the amazing mushroom calamari, great ted sauce came with. Then my daughter had the toast with avocado and raw salmon, lux style, it was so real, I couldn't eat it... I had the chicken francais which was creamy and super tasty, with mashed potatoes and brocolini.
Portions are a bit small and prices are a bit high, but the food was good and the service was great.
Will go back for sure.
Pros: Good food, Good service
Cons: Expenssive, Small main dishes
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lavj
Points +71
Regular craving - Edit
I crave their chunk steak on a regular basis 🥹 thanks willow
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NWatlington
Points +771
Simply Perfect - Edit
This is one of the places to try for dinner if you’re in NYC. By the way, do yourself a favor and try the mac and cheese!
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elis301
Points +78
The best of the best 🤤 - Edit
I have always been struggling with food quality in the states. However, this place is the best you can get. We have tried the tomato ravioli with cheese and I was more than satisfied with the taste and over all presentation. My boyfriend got some sandwiches (don’t remember the name but it was the last one on the menu as a main course). Their “meat” is delicious and has very good structure. They served it with a dip which goes very well with the rest of the food. For drinks we chose a passion fruit soda and orange juice. Both very good! Especially the juice, which was freshly squeezed. The staff was friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend reservation! We got in without it just because of pure luck. The place was full and I am not surprised why. Be ready to pay a bit more but it is worth it for the taste and quality.
Read morePros: Three cheese tomato ravioli , Orange juice , Friendly employees
Cons: Small space around tables
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