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Vegan
American
International
Beer/Wine
Gluten-free
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
Jgatt
Points +2292
Beautiful vegan restaurant - Edit
Food was delicious and so well crafted. Atmosphere was elegant. Everyone was so welcoming. The vegan scallops are my favorite dish, I can’t wait to try more!
Read morePros: Staff was super friendly
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sharonrader
Points +174
Vegan comfort food, nice ambience - Edit
Food is tasty, well presented and the staff of super sweet. Lasagna was exceptional.
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Evington
Points +4115
5 stars due to the innovation of the dishes. - Edit
The menu contains dishes that I’ve not come across before. I had the clam chowder and ribs, both were amazing. That alone warrants the 5 stars.
Read moreThe staff were plentiful and attentive but the atmosphere in this place just seemed a little subdued (which is unusual for all-vegan restaurants).
If you want to try out traditional American comfort food, you must check out this place.
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amberx722
Points +196
amazing - Edit
probably one of the best vegan restaurants i've been to. super cute interior, good atmosphere. our waiter was so friendly and helpful. we ordered the philly cheesesteak and buttermilk fried chik'n, as well as the cookie skillet for dessert and everything was delicious. cannot recommend this place enough!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-12-29
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hphg26
Points +32
Cozy vibe, great food - Edit
Willow is the ultimate cozy New York vibe. With the low lighting and soft music, it’s a great place to eat good food and relax for a bit. My server Charles was friendly and helpful; he recommend the lasagna entree, which I’ll get to in a bit. The truffle Mac and cheese was just okay, the little bit of heat was nice, but a bit salty for my taste. The kitchen did take over 40 minutes to get it to me, which is why this isn’t 5 stars. Charles did give me another glass of wine on the house to apologize for the wait. The lasagna was absolutely divine! I inhaled it and just couldn’t stop eating until it was gone. The oat milk latte was delicious, the espresso was so smooth. Would highly recommend this restaurant! Make reservations if you can, I just barely got a table.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Great vibe, Great staff
Cons: Expensive , Slow kitchen staff
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RicanVegan
Points +441
Delicious Food - Edit
I enjoyed the calamari, zalmon tartare, and cheeseburger sliders. Friendly service.
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Comfort food, Good portions
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Poundie
Points +19687
Magnificent and elegant - Edit
This is a refined restaurant with delicious, well-prepared food, with a wondrous blend of flavors.
Read morePros: Elegant surroundings, delicious vegan food
Cons: Not inexpensive--but good food rarely is
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GerryElizondo
Points +53
Amazing Vegan Place - Edit
Willow is a gem. The food is truly amazing. I ate the Lemon Pepper “Steak” and honestly is one of the best one I ever have. The place is nice and the staff is super nice.
Read morePros: Lots of opcions, Great deserts
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slo0go
Points +2476
Fantastic vegan food - Edit
The seitan was superb, and strangely very steaky. The Marsala was also wonderful, loved the mushrooms. Cucumber smash was so tasty, wonderful special occasion or date night restaurant.
Read morePros: All vegan , Wonderful food
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natalia11691
Points +560
delicious - Edit
i rarely return to a restaurant when visiting NYC because there are so many options but i will definitely be back to this one!
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Mandarin
Points +227
Nice vegan restaurant - Edit
Wasn't the most impressed with the sandwich, it was good but not great. Although the fries were amazing!
Read moreThe dessert was heavenly! We had the "Vanilla Bean Cashew Cheesecake"
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davidtay
Points +502
Great food - Edit
Recommended by a friend to this place and the food is delicious. Lots of choices and varieties, from burgers to sandwiches to steaks. I had the buttermilk chick sandwich and it was very good. The soup selection was also interesting and the clam chowder was superb.
Read moreHighly recommended for anyone looking for plant-based foods, and definitely a great place to bring people who are still thinking of changing their diet to a plant-based nutrition.
Pros: Lots of choices and varieties , Excellent service , Nice interior
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leg
Points +551
Realest Vegan Steak I’ve Ever Had - Edit
Like no other I’ve ever tried, they somehow managed to capture the fattiness of the steak without the cruelty. The lemon pepper steak I had was UNREAL. The texture and flavor were amazing-firm and fatty on the inside but crisp on the outside with amazing lemon pepper flavor with a peppercorn sauce. The whipped mashed potatoes were good too, and the service was amazing. I got my food and drink quickly and my server was so nice. Wish it was closer to me but will still def be coming back.
Read moredmaudioeng
Thanks for sharing this. Going to check them out
Read moreleg
@dmaudioeng great!!!
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Chrissy_vegan
Points +20
Perfection - Edit
Everything was absolutely delicious. We got the French Onion Soup, “scallops” and linguine, Seitan steak, pomegranate cosmo, expresso martini. Everything was exquisite.
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Gina_97
Points +99
Lovely meal! - Edit
I had the philly cheese steak and it was really tasty, especially if you're a fan of eating mushrooms. I shared the cheesecake and banana pudding and again very tasty, although I think the banana pudding was my favourite and it was the pudding recommended by staff (so thank you!)
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-10-11
Pros: Lots of options, American style food, Friendly staff
Cons: Some dishes are on the pricey side
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Veganoegg
Points +358
Amazing - Edit
Most amazing food, drink and service. Don’t understand the negative comments about the price. Everything in New York is expensive.
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: None
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Jamestreehugger
Points +125
Vegan calamari!!! - Edit
Wow just amazing! Everything was absolutely delicious.
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ZeOtavio
Points +422
Nice plant-based restaurant - Edit
I liked the place and the food, but it felt they didn't have a lot of variety to order. I ended up trying the seitan "stake" and although it was good, it just came with smashed potato, so I felt something was missing.
Read morePros: Fully plant-based, Location, Service
Cons: Not a lot of different options
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Han1997
Points +112
Great for vegans and non vegans - Edit
Went with a non-vegan, great service, drinks and all the food was delicious, really great portion sizes too.
Read morePros: Different vegan options to other restaurants , Variety of meat alternatives not just “fake meat”, Great staff
Cons: A bit pricey
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PaulFroy
Points +337
Good food, good vibes - Edit
A great menu with options for whatever mood you’re in. I had the Philly Cheese Steak with Cajun Fries and loved it. I will be back to sample more of the diverse menu.
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Not just health food , Wonderful staff
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spise01
Points +955
Not awful but not worth $$$ - Edit
Got Mac and cheese lasagna. The cheese was a bit sticky and the lasagna was basic. Boyfriend got chicken sandwich and said it was good but not great.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-09-11
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pommesdamour
Points +156
Ask for Dhalyn as a server! - Edit
Maybe not the best vegan food we’ve ever had, but still all very delicious. 5 star service from Dhalyn and the entire staff. Thank you!! Great music, nice seating, all around cozy. We enjoyed! Wish I took pictures- the presentation was really nice.
Read morePros: Dhalyn!!! He is a treasure! , Good variety of vegan options , Nice atmosphere
Cons: A little pricey
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TarasKryzh
Points +34
Top vegan spot in NYC!! - Edit
Hands down one of the best vegan restaurants in NYC. I mean..the pics can’t lie
Read morePros: Super flavorful , Great drinks, Cool ambiance
Cons: Can’t think of any
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MattChester
Points +3230
Worth a stop if you’re in the area - Edit
Best vegan French onion soup I’ve had, Mac and cheese you don’t want to miss, and very good cocktails. Some dishes were good not great, but a great meal overall though a bit pricy
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jzero
Points +98
Best vegan meal I've had in US. - Edit
So nice to get decent vegan food here. Had cauli wings, fries and cheesecake today. Going back again to try Lemon Seitan Steak with whipped potatoes and broccolini! Def recommended.
Read morePros: Brilliant food, Friendly staff, Variety of options
Cons: Make sure you book, very popular
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hungryvegan23
Points +773
A cut above the rest - Edit
One if the best meals we had in nyc. We started with the Mac n cheese which was super-umami and creamy without being too heavy. Then the lasagne which was great, too. But the highlight was the bbq ribs - just incredible!!
Read moreWe finished with the choc cheese cake - leaving us soooo full we just managed to get out the door - a great meal!
Updated from previous review on 2022-08-21
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LexB
Points +21
Excellent food - Edit
The food at Willow was great, I particularly enjoyed the Zalmon tartare, which was very flavourful. They also have a range of interesting juices.
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