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Kosher certified vegan restaurant from the team behind Candle Cafe and Candle 79 offering brunch, lunch, and dinner. Dishes may include seitan picatta, parmesan crispy artichokes, za'atar roasted cauliflower, nuevos rancheros, and a selection of desserts. Mocktails, health shots and fine wines available. Open Mon-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.
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386 Third Ave, New York City, New York, USA, 10016
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Last update on 25 Dec 2025 by Candlecafe
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Added by Poundie on 30 Mar 2023
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Featured Review
devonwithano
Points +8509
Fantastic - Edit
All of the excellent reviews are no joke! Non-vegans took my husband and I here (visiting from out of town) as a celebratory dinner and everything was so, so good. I would go back for the asparagus alone!
Read morePros: All vegan
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59 Reviews
First Review by Kimimix
ColeD
Points +30
Excellent - Edit
Had lunch here and it was delicious! Highly recommend visiting. The staff were very nice and responsive.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-19
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Evington
Points +4115
Hearty and Healthy - Edit
I had a couple of tacos and the seitan brisket on a bed of vegetables (from the specials menu). The food is hearty and healthy (lots of vegetables, legumes, herbs) but flavoursome too. Friendly service. All the wines are also vegan.
Read moreI’d go again.
Updated from previous review on 2026-04-16
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PattiO
Points +13
Delicious Find - Edit
Candle recently moved to a bigger space in the same locale. However, this was my first experience and hopefully not my last. The all vegan menu was wonderful and the food delicious. The service was attentive but not overbearing. I would definitely consider them if I was having an event since they now have a private room upstairs. The restaurant space itself is lovely.
Read morePros: Food, Service, Atmosphere
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EllieWinter
Points +22
Underwhelming Thai food - Edit
Ordered the pad Thai, tofu skewers, dumplings and the drunken noodles and all were very underwhelming. Poor flavour, acidic taste and found a hair in our food delivery. Not worth the cost, can’t speak for rest of menu.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-18
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slithers
Points +719
Fully delicious - Edit
I had the chickpea spiced cake & it was a delicious medly of flavors & ingredients (in the sauces & cakes). I also loved the (slightly upscale but) serene / comfy decor & jazzy covers of pop songs playing.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Atmosphere, Friendly staff
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CeeDee
Points +177
Absolutely scrumptious! - Edit
I have been visiting NYC for years and eating at all the Candles. I was so sad to hear that the owners had retired and they were closing, so I thought they were gone forever. But, I am so happy that wasn’t the case and the “new” Candle is awesome!!! The food is the same, wonderful, incredible cuisine that I always counted on and craved. All my favorites are on the menu and the new location is so easy to get to!
Read moreCheck them out, if you haven’t ever and go back, if you’ve been missing this delicious food!
Pros: Consistently great food, Taking vegan to a very high gourmet standard, Imaginative dishes that always satisfy
Cons: I never have room for dessert
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ScottLayden
Points +38
Absolutely amazingly wonderful! - Edit
We came back to New York for Christmas, and we're thrilled to see that the people from candle 79 have now a restaurant called candle. The food is absolutely amazing! Friendly service, great atmosphere. A definite must go!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-04
Pros: Polenta fries, Roasted Zaatar cauliflower, Peanut butter, bliss, and blueberry pie!!!
Cons: Nope! we are fans!, X, X
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juliehornsby
Points +1088
Always the best! - Edit
I’m so glad this place is still around! Love it so much 💙💙
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veganrunning
Points +794
Candle Vegan ♥️♥️♥️♥️ - Edit
Excellent Diverse Vegan Menu
Read morePros: Awesome Mushroom Crepe comes with Arugula Salad, Seitan Dumplings either Steamed or Fried, Friendly Staff
Cons: All Good Vegan 🥑 4 Life
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Cawente
Points +58
Flavorless food - Edit
Our order included the crepe, Aztec salad, spaghetti with bolognese sauce, and carnitas tacos. Unfortunately, every single dish was remarkably bland and completely lacked seasoning and salt. To make matters worse, the service was inattentive; the waitress never even bothered to ask if we were enjoying our meal. Based on the disappointing food and poor service, I would definitely not recommend or return to this restaurant.
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yingsi
Points +233
Amazing place. - Edit
Clean, healthy, tastey food! Not a lot of oil used which made the dishes light. Would definitely eat here again!
Read morePros: Tasty with a good variety of food, Not too sweet , Great service
Cons: Bit expensive
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SoyKal-El
Points +7133
Ordered the wrong thing? - Edit
Maybe I chose a weak entree, but I was underwhelmed with the seitan sandwich. Also didn’t love the fries dripping tons of grease.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-09-01
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Seitanicveg
Points +1829
The vegan icon of New York! - Edit
Was excited to try this place as I think was one of the first vegan restaurants in New York! I also have their holiday cookbook.
Read moreI had the seitan Cuban sandwich with side salad. Great texture on the seitan and was served with a spicy sauce.
Side salad had no dressing or seasoning, so not very appetising to eat.
Enjoyed it but was a little underwhelmed given how iconic this place is. Perhaps need to return to try something from the dinner menu.
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.Jlo
Points +70
Always delicious 🤤 - Edit
Love the food here, it’s always good, delicious and fast. Used to be my fav vegan spot when it was uptown. Right near my Mom’s always visit when I’m in town, soups, desserts and specials. The polenta fries are delicious 🤤
Read morePros: Mocktails , Appetizers
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KillianSpitzCohan
Points +253
Yummy! - Edit
We had a very good salad- Grilled Kale plus a side of salmon added was great! We also had the seitan dumplings, they were good, but not the best dumplings I’ve ever had. The dessert was delicious! Choc-PB Bliss lived up to the name! Good portions, but very expensive. Restaurant is cute, staff was friendly and helpful!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-08-08
Pros: Grilled Kale Salad with the salmon! (Oshi brand I , Chocolate Peanut Butter Bliss!, Friendly staff
Cons: Expensive! But good portions.
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thefugitivekind
Points +69
NYC vegan institution - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Sandwiches , Desserts, Juices
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how_soon_is_then
Points +293
first and last visit - Edit
the two dishes i tried ('Wild Mushroom Crepe' and 'Drunken Noodle' from the NamasThai menu) tasted like something you'd put together from whatever you have in the fridge for a quick dinner, not something i'd expect to be served in a restaurant. granted, i would not be making a crepe, but nor did it seem like its contents had been purposely matched to the crepe itself. the noodles were badly overfried - all broken down into 1 inch pieces. the rest was fine.
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hnn1
Points +494
Perfect lunch! - Edit
I started with the beet salad which was so fresh. I got the daily special, sweet potato latkes, which had exceptional flavors, it came with the smoothest apple sauce and creamy almond cheese. Everything was outstanding. The ginger tea was perfectly spicy.
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Zagsper
Points +26
A vegan legend reincarnated - Edit
Yahoo! Over the moon that Candle Cafe has been reincarnated! The food and selection are as delicious and creative as ever. The service is friendly, warm and attentive. Now they have a liquor license and serve beer, hard cider, wine & cocktails! They also have delicious mocktails, coffee, hot chocolate, and smoothies! They know how to make fabulous vegan food that is truly tasty and healthy simultaneously.
Read moreThey have numerous appetizers and main dishes and a great selection of sides to create your own market plate with terrific innovative dressings. Candle has the best tofu and tempeh in the City.
And the prices for superb organic, vegan food are good.
Be prepared to be happy, satisfied and enchanted.
Updated from previous review on 2023-10-15
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Ameisherry
Points +14007
Yayayaya taco - Edit
Don’t be afraid falling apart sometimes
Read moreTaco fall apart as well we still love it😄
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billbritten
Points +84
Really nice place to eat - Edit
Friendly staff, both the dishes I had were delicious with the exception of seitan, but I’m not a fan of fake meat. Everything else was terrific.
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Monila
Points +900
The brunch sandwich is amazing!!! - Edit
Best breakfast sandwich I have ever had, but it’s only available at brunch (sat/sun until 4:30). So good!!! 😊
Read morePros: Brunch is yummy!
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vansquig
Points +457
Spectacular! - Edit
I loved Candle Cafe and Candle 79 back in the day, and this Candle follows the tradition of veggie-forward, perfectly seasoned vegan food. The artichoke appetizer, Moroccan spiced chickpea cakes, cauliflower pizza, and pumpkin pie (on special) were all delectable, as was the Pinot Grigio I tried!
Read morePros: Lovely food, Lovely service
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LanceW
Points +178
Always fantastic - Edit
We come here every time we're in the city. Always an amazing meal!
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Urdasato
Points +1329
Delicious! - Edit
I had Wild Mushroom Crepe and Ginger Tale mocktail. Very delicious. Next time I want to try some dessert!
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NickAnderson
Points +170
Amazing - Edit
The food was amazing, the cocktails were wonderful and the service was incredible
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Forman
Points +7409
Good food - Edit
Tough deciding here. Had a couple tacos, 1 mushroom & 1 jackfruit. My fav was mushroom.
Read moreHad the paella, very flavorful and filling. Wife had the Cesar Kale salad. A unique part of that was the croutons. 
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