Candle

Lovely vegan restaurant. The menu has many great items, daily specials, and on the weekends they have brunch service. The atmosphere was comfortable and inviting. Definitely check them out! Items pictured: candle croissant, soy vanilla latte, and mango tapioca pudding.

Went here for a dinner date and we didn’t realize that this was an only vegetarian/ vegan place. Being meat eaters we had no idea what to do but decided to stay and we are so happy we did!!!! The food was so tasty, filled with flavor. The bolognese was incredible I couldn’t tell there was no meat in the dish, it was perfect. The food was so good we ordered dessert and it was perfectly warm with vanilla ice cream on top. Highly recommend this even if you aren’t vegetarian, try it out!

Best vegan food in NYC, big portions, great service

went here for the second opening night, the food was so amazing and the atmosphere was perfect! I would consider this the best vegan restaurant I’ve ever been too, this was the first time I genuinely enjoyed ingredients like tofu and olives. The mock tails were also really delicious, I def recommend the passion fruit one! Everything we ordered was so tasteful, filling and just went together so well, no complaints at all.

An NYC vegan institution! Delicious food, great vibes, friendly staff, amazing drinks and scrumptious desserts. Natural, healthy, well-seasoned without being too salty or sweet. Everything vegan food should be.

Shelley P.

Came here with a bunch of friends for lunch on a Sunday. The food was AMAZING. Even people who swear they couldn’t be vegan would change their mind if they could taste this food and they would not miss the meat at all! Our server was a beautiful blonde gal who looks like a model! We had the dumplings, huevos rancheros, mushroom salad and tomato soup. I also ordered the Ginger Tail mocktail. It was the very best most refreshing zero proof drink I ever had. I’ve had mocktails before that tasted nasty. Great coffee and date ice cream too. Yes! I recommend this place. UPDATE: I returned on a Saturday for lunch. Had the Candle burger and the Cucumber, mint “mojito” mocktail. Yummmm Update: Visited recently and had the delicious black bean burger and blurberry “pie”. The pie is actually a tarte with a few berries and a vegan custard served with date ice cream .It is very good, just not really a pie and although I LOVE Candle, it was pricey fir what it was.

Michael Raimondi

This month we held our wedding brunch at Candle and were extremely impressed by Tatiana and her entire team. They were so professional, kind, organized, and wonderful from the start. All of this on top of designing and serving a stellar menu that elevated the entire event. We have dined at Candle several times before, but this menu (comprised of many of their brunch staples) was exceptionally delicious. We let them take the reins and do what they do best, fantastic vegan fine-dining, and we are so happy that we did. We are forever grateful to Candle, Tatiana, Jorge, and Angel. If you are considering a brunch, dinner, or event at Candle, don’t hesitate. You will be in excellent hands! 🙌

Nora Grace Williams

Lovely vegan restaurant. The menu has many great items, daily specials, and on the weekends they have brunch service. The atmosphere was comfortable and inviting. Definitely check them out! Items pictured: candle croissant, soy vanilla latte, and mango tapioca pudding.

Isabel Castro

Went here for a dinner date and we didn’t realize that this was an only vegetarian/ vegan place. Being meat eaters we had no idea what to do but decided to stay and we are so happy we did!!!! The food was so tasty, filled with flavor. The bolognese was incredible I couldn’t tell there was no meat in the dish, it was perfect. The food was so good we ordered dessert and it was perfectly warm with vanilla ice cream on top. Highly recommend this even if you aren’t vegetarian, try it out!

phoenix russell

went here for the second opening night, the food was so amazing and the atmosphere was perfect! I would consider this the best vegan restaurant I’ve ever been too, this was the first time I genuinely enjoyed ingredients like tofu and olives. The mock tails were also really delicious, I def recommend the passion fruit one! Everything we ordered was so tasteful, filling and just went together so well, no complaints at all.

Sean Gelles

An NYC vegan institution! Delicious food, great vibes, friendly staff, amazing drinks and scrumptious desserts. Natural, healthy, well-seasoned without being too salty or sweet. Everything vegan food should be.

Timothy Crane

Absolutely loved our dinner at Candle after our matinee show. A great variety of dishes, and flavor and presentation was fabulous. Seated right away even though we were a bit early, and the hostess was very welcoming. Ambiance was very low key, with pleasant background music that did not impede conversation. As someone who eats a vegetarian diet, and has had vegan that is bland, I was very happy with the dishes served. Great seasoning and sauces, even without actual dairy. Highly recommended!

Jillian Mojica

I can not rave enough about this place. Firstly our server Tatianna was simply amazing. She sat us immediately and was attentive to our every need. We came in for brunch and got the French toast which was moist but not soggy with fresh fruit and their candle margarita hibiscus flavor is a must, very refreshing. My husband got the nuevos rancheros it was packed with flavor it had a kick but nothing overbearing with the Ocean Blue cocktail which is a gin based drink. We shared the polenta fries which is another must try with the aioli makes it complete. I myself is a vegan and my partner is not and he was complete taken back. So I feel like Candle’s can accommodate even the pickiest of eaters. 10/10 definitely coming back

Yossi Hoffman

The space is both elegant and delightfully simple. I could say the same about the food: every dish was beautifully crafted from simple ingredients. Life’s short, so I’m starting with dessert first. The ice cream sampler comes with three flavors from a rotating set. The vanilla was good, though it did taste like your run-of-the-mill vegan vanilla ice cream. The passion fruit was excellent, with bright colors and flavors; it was just a bit tart and not too sweet. The strawberry vanilla was outstanding. It was oh-so creamy with strawberry pieces throughout, giving it a strawberries and cream vibe (in contrast to most strawberry ice cream flavors where the primary flavor is “artificial strawberry”). Each spoonful was followed by a lovely floral aftertaste; it's possible they added just a hint of rosewater to the mix. In terms of savory dishes, I loved the roasted cauliflower tacos (roasted cauliflower with pumpkin seeds on homemade corn tortillas with guac, chipotle salsa, grilled tomatillo salsa, and pico de gallo). The sharp acidity of the toppings tempered the sweetness of the roasted cauliflower and pumpkin seeds to make a perfectly balanced bite. While I didn't have a chance to sample it myself, another diner shared how much he enjoyed the market platter, a choose-your-own-adventure combo of four sides. He chose to top his plate of proteins and veggies with a tahini dressing that he said was quite delicious. I'm excited to welcome back a new version of what used to be one of my favorite restaurants. And, like the previous iterations of Candle (79, Cafe, and Cafe West), this one is also certified kosher by IKC.

Tia M

The food was delicious, made with fresh ingredients and served in a visually appetizing manner. Martin was a gracious host who provided very helpful suggestions in light of my dietary restrictions.

Sergey Bolyubash

Great place, friendly staff, and delicious food. Even though I'm definitely a meat lover, you will find that the menu offers interesting items as vegan options, and you will love the food! Recommending!

Nathy Crisanti

Amazing experience!! We had 6 dishes in total and the cauliflower is a MUST! Dumplings are also pretty incredible. The only dish we wouldn’t repeat is the butternut squash risotto - it’s not as flavorful as the other ones.

María Caust

Super delicious food and fantastic service. Tatiana is such a nice person and very kind! Awesome experience. Wish I could come back every day!

Dr. Elicia Rosen-Fox

You don't have to be vegan to understand how incredible the food is here. I am not surprised though, Candle 79 was over the top incredible, Candle Cafe delicious and casual and now Candle is the best of both. My friend just got off the airplane and she wanted to eat something special and I said I have just the spot. It was pouring rain but we went all the way to the city, paid for the tunnel,paid the commuter tax, and the meter but let me tell you, we were blown away by the food!!! We got a whole bunch of appetizers because we just wanted to try everything we started out with the fried polenta. Not something I would have picked but my friend insisted and I'm so glad she did. It was buttery. It was so good. The chickpeas to die for, what chickpeas? Cauliflower zatar, excellent! Oh yeah both were that good, and the brussel sprouts Yum!!!, They had cheese on them, decadent. I love that they have really great options for virgin drinks, fancy non-alcoholic cocktails as well. But you must, must, save room for dessert. It was layers of chocolate goodness. Everything is fresh, the chef is truly incredible. Is it something I could do everyday? No, but when I want something special, Candle is my go to.

I stopped for lunch and absolutely loved both items I got: tomato basil soup (comes with a side of grilled cheese!) and mushroom crepe. The veggies were fresh and everything tasted great. It was somewhat busy and there was only one server but I still had decent service. I can’t wait to come back and try more items!

Absolutely delicious meals for all four of us - not a bad dish in the house. The polenta fries were amazing, the lemon risotto was stellar, and vegan chicken parm was stupendous!! Plus the owner walked around chatting with folks - super sweet and a really nice guy. We loved it and will be back!!

I'm so glad CANDLE IS STILL HERE!! I remember this restaurant years ago - and it's still just as good! I had the tacos - the seitan is a must! The food was fresh and flavorful. Shout out to MARTIN who provided excellent service and recommendations. He made my experience worthwhile to come back!

From the food to the service, the music and ambiance, everything was excellent! They know how to make vegan food taste amazing without needing to fry everything and without saturating the food with vegan alternative ingredients. Most of their dishes are made from scratch (unlike most places); they learned how to make delicious vegan dishes before all the vegan alternative ingredients came out. So they've been around for much longer than most vegan restaurants and were located in Uptown Manhattan. I usually eat vegan and non-vegan food and I'm looking forward to going back!

Native New Yorker

I'm so glad CANDLE IS STILL HERE!! I remember this restaurant years ago - and it's still just as good! I had the tacos - the seitan is a must! The food was fresh and flavorful. Shout out to MARTIN who provided excellent service and recommendations. He made my experience worthwhile to come back!

Candi C

Absolutely delicious meals for all four of us - not a bad dish in the house. The polenta fries were amazing, the lemon risotto was stellar, and vegan chicken parm was stupendous!! Plus the owner walked around chatting with folks - super sweet and a really nice guy. We loved it and will be back!!

Andi

From the food to the service, the music and ambiance, everything was excellent! They know how to make vegan food taste amazing without needing to fry everything and without saturating the food with vegan alternative ingredients. Most of their dishes are made from scratch (unlike most places); they learned how to make delicious vegan dishes before all the vegan alternative ingredients came out. So they've been around for much longer than most vegan restaurants and were located in Uptown Manhattan. I usually eat vegan and non-vegan food and I'm looking forward to going back!

Marq Weaver

I stopped for lunch and absolutely loved both items I got: tomato basil soup (comes with a side of grilled cheese!) and mushroom crepe. The veggies were fresh and everything tasted great. It was somewhat busy and there was only one server but I still had decent service. I can’t wait to come back and try more items!

Steve Copans

Amazing experience. Friendly staff, QUICK service (not too busy on a Tuesday night), and delicious food. Scratch vegan salmon special was crazy good. Subtle flavors, great texture, filling. The artichoke appetizer was similarly straightforward and delicious. Highly recommended as an alternative to vegan places that serve a lot of factory-made, ultra processed vegan proteins.

I would love it to be like the food in the old candle cafe! My grilled kale salad I would have loved warm. The kale was cooked and then put in fridge and served cold so it has the sensation of tasting frozen.

CRM HADI

I would love it to be like the food in the old candle cafe! My grilled kale salad I would have loved warm. The kale was cooked and then put in fridge and served cold so it has the sensation of tasting frozen.