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- Top Rated Bakery in New York City
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Delice & Sarrasin
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French style restaurant and creperie in the West Village since 2016. Dishes may include vegan steak truffle frites, coq au vin, poulet Basquaise, and crepes, both sweet and savory (galettes). Makes plant-based cheeses in-house. Small and intimate. Relocated from 20 Christopher St. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:30pm. Bakery opens from 8am to 9pm.
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178 West Houston St, New York City, New York, USA, 10014
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- Outdoor seating
- Reservations required
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 20 Nov 2025 by ChristopheC
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Added by ChristopheC on 07 Sep 2016
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Featured Review
KatherineWinter
Points +1993
GO HERE - Edit
This restaurant is exactly what you pray it is - amazing French vegan food. Honestly, it was so hard to pick what to get. The waiter suggested Escargot and Coq Au Vin. Of course, he said he could only one favorite. It has been so long since I had proper French food. I could have cried. Come here!! 🥹❤️
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313 Reviews
First Review by ChristopheC
Squadlid
Points +415
Really epic place - Edit
This place was so cool. I had a really awesome experience overall, and am excited to come back and try more things. One of the dishes i got, the mr. Rableis galette, was not my favorite but not for lack of being tasty. The french onion soup blew me away.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-07-10
Pros: Great vibes , Yum french onion soup
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JuanitaFamCan
Points +40
Incredible French food! - Edit
My partner and I went here for our anniversary last month— he speaks French, we both love French movies but French food can be so meat and dairy heavy. Now we know it doesn’t have to be this way!!
Read moreWe had the escargot, yummy mushrooms and bread! A real treat. Also the “crab cake” and Brussels sprouts, and a savory crepe with faux bacon, cheese and tomatoes! All so great.
The real stars are their desserts though— the orange creme brûlée!! Totally incredible and an amazing piece of the opera cake, if you’re looking for a chocolate fix!
Everything was so well done and our server was so nice! Loved it, we’ll be back to try more desserts and crepes for sure!
Updated from previous review on 2026-07-10
Pros: Excellent food, Nice staff, Spacious room
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aphw
Points +20
C’est Magnifique ✨ - Edit
A truly magical find in New York City. As vegans, we found it surprisingly difficult to discover restaurants that really stood out, but Delice & Sarrasin was an absolute gem. We loved it so much that we ended up visiting twice during our stay. Every dish was beautifully prepared and absolutely delicious, the atmosphere was cosy and authentically French, and the team were so welcoming and attentive that they made every visit feel special. A restaurant we’ll be recommending to anyone visiting NYC.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-07-06
Pros: Outstanding French-inspired vegan cuisine, Warm, attentive hospitality, Beautifully authentic atmosphere
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Fossegrim
Points +159
Fancy French vegan restaurant - Edit
Went here with my partner on a recent trip to NY. I've had my eye on this place for a few years now because I wanted to try French food (it's not usually vegan so I haven't had it before, so took advantage of being somewhere that actually had a vegan French restaurant).
Read moreFood - my food was very tasty, not all of their food was to my taste though.
For appetizer, we had the brie roti végétal. My partner says it tasted pretty accurate but wasn't quite as soft as nonvegan brie. I thought it was good myself, but I don't think I ever had brie before going vegan. The accompanying bread and potatoes were bread and potatoes - it's hard to screw those up.
For main course, I had the boeuf bourguignon, and my partner had the tournedos Rossini. Mine was very tasty. I'm not sure what they used for the fake-beef, but it worked very well and practically melted in the delicious sauce, and the potatoes and carrots were good as well.
The tournedos Rossini weren't quite as good in my opinion, though my partner liked it. I definitely was not a fan of the foie gras végétal on top (if it's as accurate to the "real thing" as the brie was - people torture ducks for *that*?), and I once again do not see the appeal for black truffle. The sauce, fake meat, and bread were all pretty tasty and worked well together.
The restaurant was very helpful with my partner's allergies and preferences, helping her to find good options and customize. In addition to the allergy part, she also was able to swap out the asparagus for the creamed spinach from another dish (they were out of the main portion of it). The creamy spinach tasted like creamy spinach - it was what it said on the tin.
For dessert, we got the strawberry and chocolate crêpe (la francinette). It was very tasty, if a bit surprising that they used buckwheat flour (though that wasn't a problem). My partner also got some tea.
The main issue I found was the cost - this was definitely a bit of a splurge. Part of that is getting an appetizer and dessert, but it is also more expensive than I'm used to generally. Better than its competitor in that regard though! But I still ended up spending ~$126 on the meal. (and $5.50 for the tea bag.)
Overall this was a great restaurant and experience, and I'd be curious to go back to try more things next time I'm in New York... Or, y'know, when my bank account recovers.
I'd also be interested in trying the bakery items - didn't realize there was a bakery until we were leaving!
Pros: Delicious food, Willing to check ingredients and make adjustments, Good atmosphere
Cons: Kind of pricey, It's in NY, Some foods are just a matter of taste I guess
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Tom1955
Points +72
Amazing! - Edit
I never thought I would eat French food again. This place has amazing food, so French, so delicious. The decor is romantic and friendly. What a find! Thank you Happy Cow, or should a say Vache Heureuse?
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-06-25
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AnnaMN
Points +303
Unique and delicious - Edit
We had a really nice, sophisticated dinner with coq au vin, boeuf bourguignon and steak frites. All three were delicious, and my favorite was the coq au vin. The proteins were all house-made and unlike anything I have had before. The sauces were tasty and each was distinctive. The portion sizes are modest but adequate. We got two crepes for dessert, which were good but not mind-blowing. The pastry case is full of gorgeous pastries. The food is well-priced for the amount of work that goes into each dish.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-06-19
Pros: Such carefully made food!, Delicious and unique
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Catherine11
Points +45
My New Favorite Spot! - Edit
As someone who loves clean eating, I'm obsessed with this place!
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CEB
Points +158
Delicious French Food-All of it vegan! - Edit
Three of us chose different meals and desserts! All of our choices were delicious! Easy to be gluten and soy free here. Menu indicates allergens in each dish.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-06-14
Pros: Delicious food , Great service
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avocadoe6
Points +306
fun find - Edit
Stopped by recently and was surprised by how cute and cozy it is. You walk in to their bakery and are led back to their dining section. Server is attentive and atmosphere is calm. Outdoor dining is available too. Would go back!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-06-08
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connorb
Points +135
Delicious, gorgeous, wonderful - Edit
Hands down one of the best vegan spots in the city.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-06-01
Pros: Taste, Service, Ambiance
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Hawthorn
Points +2085
Favourite meal in NYC 💚 - Edit
We’d been told by locals that Le Basque was better but I absolutely loved Delice & Sarrasin, it felt like stepping into a proper French restaurant and loved being able to eat some of my old French favourites, especially onion soup! A lovely meal ✨
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-29
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laura8it
Points +745
Unique option in the city! - Edit
What a treat to have a fully vegan French meal without the jet lag! The escargot, coq au vin, and crème brûlée were fantastic! I wasn’t a huge fan of the tartare, but ordered it more out of novelty than expecting to actually like it.
Read moreOne note - this was one of very few places that doesn’t seem to require a reservation. The restaurant was busy but there was no wait for a two-top at 7pm on a Saturday. It was a refreshing change not to be beholden to a reservation!
Updated from previous review on 2026-05-17
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suzlive
Points +1273
Fun French Food - Edit
Ate here for a nice night out and was excited to try out the vegan French food, which can be hard to find.
Read moreThe interior looked really nice and the coq au vin and steak were both delicious!
I did find that the tables were extremely close together, so people had to shimmy in and out to reach their seats, which was a bit awkward. The fries in the steak frites were also a bit disappointing.
Will definitely be back and hope to have a bit more elbow room next time.
Updated from previous review on 2026-03-22
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vegoon_jordin
Points +20
So good! - Edit
Took my non vegan grandparent here, she loved everything and they accommodated her well. Everything was so good! The Rossini was so good!
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emilys15
Points +22
Not great - Edit
All the food was okay, not great. I’ve had much better vegan French onion soup and vegan crepes. It was fun to get the opportunity to try food I normally wouldn’t get, but nothing tasted that great to me.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-16
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hilaurious1
Points +600
Great surprise - Edit
I’d honestly booked a reservation here in a rush thinking I had booked for a seat at the bakery only. Very happy accident, and I embraced the surprise full meal. It was exciting to try French classics, and I can’t wait to try more.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-15
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Cayetana
Points +2490
No te lo pierdas! - Edit
Es un sitio muy especial en el que todo está cuidado: la música, la decoración, la presentación de los platos. Te transporta a Francia y a su cocina. La carta es muy atractiva y cuesta decidirse. Volví a poder tomar una sopa de cebolla después de muchos años. Merece mucho la pena visitarlo. La bollería (croissants, etc.) también está muy buena.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-10
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MaudeChardin
Points +194
Great Place for a Special Meal - Edit
My son and I went here for a special meal (mostly because I was craving vegan cheese) and we had a wonderful experience. Everything we ate was delicious and felt like an event. I enjoyed the ambiance as well. We will definitely be back for another special occasion.
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JamieKerr
Points +223
Really special meal - Edit
Everything was elite and contributed to a really special atmosphere. The oyster mushroom snails had to be the highlight.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-08
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Tildy!
Points +52
A lovely night out in NYC - Edit
Gorgeous little restaurant behind a real pâtisserie. Wonderful food, relaxed atmosphere.
Read morePros: Food, Ambiance, Vibe
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Phthisis
Points +167
Authentic French Bistro food - Edit
Excellent and authentic French Pastries. I cannot recommend the pastry counter enough. The Croissants are delicious and flaky; all of the patisserie has been mind-blowing. The food is interesting but I don't think I'd go back for another full meal. Their take on Steak Tartare was a little TOO convincing.
Read morePros: Excellent Patisserie, Flaky and buttery Croissants, Friendly service
Cons: Expensive, especially for the Bistro., Imitates meat too well., Small portions for the main dishes.
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Sjjk12
Points +1165
Fabulous and Unique (hopefully not for long)! - Edit
I went here recently for a birthday. The food is traditional French, which imo totally breaks out of the stereotype that French food cannot be vegan. The cheeses and “escargot” mushrooms with bread were to die for, and our favorite mains were the coq au vain and boeuf bourguignon. It’s a very special place, and I hope to see some inspiration brought over to the west coast soon, since we don’t have anything like this here in the Bay Area. Family owned, and very cozy. It’s worth the special occasion! Not to mention the buttery, flaky croissants at the bakery in the front.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-10
Pros: The vibes and food , Cheese is made in house
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caracaraorange
Points +1639
Best vegan cheese & scary realistic vegan steak - Edit
GO HERE. My non-vegan friends loved it & commented that the steak was “super meaty.” The vegan cheese croissant had a variety of different cheeses in it & I was like: “Woah. This is real cheese. This is what will make the world vegan.”
Read more10/10
Updated from previous review on 2026-01-05
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KatelynMS
Points +232
Good but should be better for the price - Edit
I found all their food to be good but nothing really wowed me. Whilst my entree, the Tournedos Rossini, was definitely the best thing on the menu that I had, I found the other things I tried to be just "good" and not "great".
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jjnyc
Points +312
Oui! - Edit
Hard to believe this was vegan!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-25
Pros: Ambience , Flavours, Textures
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RebeccaSullivan
Points +6683
4.5 Stars - Edit
I saw very mixed reviews so we were unsure what to expect. We came for a light lunch and ordered the escargots, French onion soup, Mr. Seguin, and La Francinette. Everything was delicious and flavorful. The one thing the 3 of us agreed that we didn’t love was the flavor of the savory crepe itself. I think it was just a personal preference. Everything else was really good. We also ordered an eclair croissant and madeleine from the bakery. The eclair was excellent and the Madeline was nice with a slight lemon flavor. Looking forward to returning and trying some other things!
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StéphaneG75
Points +117
An amazing place - Edit
Trust a Frenchman, this place is a gem in that it manages to give natural-born unvegan traditional French dishes a vegan twist while keeping the dishes names, and the result is quite amazing. Personally love the Poulet Basquais. They also serve crepes.
Read morePros: Food, Service , Atmosphere
Cons: A bit pricey , Chocolate desserts (the strong orange flavor)
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