Vegan
American
Breakfast
Small vegan brunch/comfort food cafe. Sells burgers, salads, breakfast sandwiches, smoothies, sides and bao buns. Alternative number is 212-226-9667 instead of 9669. Open Mon-Sat 10:30am-7:30pm.
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153d Centre St, New York City, New York, USA, 10013
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Added by Chris26_lilo on 27 May 2019
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65 Reviews
First Review by TonyTric
Leo27
Points +1078
Chinatown gem - Edit
I had very good vegan food. Two things I would do better: More or at least more comfortable seating to dine in and real dishes/ cutlery if no take out. Even with my 'for there' meal I got everything in one way containers and plastic forks. But the menu and food is really nice.
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fmc927
Points +36
Fantastic! - Edit
Ordered 3 times in the past 3 weeks. Always delicious. Fast delivery. Reasonably priced. Will definitely get again. Had the fish bento box and the chocolate cake. Some of the best food I’ve ever eaten.
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dveg8
Points +511
Great food and large, varied, all-vegan menu. Can't wait to go back. - Edit
We ate there late afternoon during a lull and, as we finished, three groups totaling about eight customers walked in. We knew why.
Read moreWe ate the Hawaiian Vegan Burger (a chicken patty topped with a fresh pineapple slice and agave mustard sauce), and a Braised Tofu Skin Bao Bun. We got both as a combo with French fries and sweet potato fries and iced tea (your choice of sweetened or unsweetened).
Their menu is so varied - burgers, sandwiches, salads, bowls, bao buns, Japanese Bento boxes, and desserts.
The food was hot, freshly prepared, and really tasty. We look forward to eating there again and asked to participate in their frequent dinner bonus program.
You won't be disappointed in this clean little restaurant near a subway stop.
Updated from previous review on 2024-09-01
Pros: Big portions - come hungry , Hot, delicious, extensive all-vegan menu , Good service and they made good recommendations
Cons: Counter seating only - not a big deal, though
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KataGreskovics
Points +20
Nice place nice staff. - Edit
Good vegan food and really nice staff. We loved pineapple green tea.
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infairvar
Points +200
Awesome, cheap, quick spot - Edit
Love this place. Highly recommend the fried taro rolls, braised tofu bao, or the beyond meat/tofu skin lunch specials.
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lime.skyblue
Points +536
Best for a quick, casual, indulgent meal. - Edit
Spring Cafe is in the midst of Manhattan Chinatown's heavy foot traffic, so sitting by the window is a great way to see the world go by, to "people watch".
Read moreWith that said, the interior of this eatery is minimalist with counter tables and chairs only, so it's not a place to spend a lot of time in, which is definitely OK.
With that said, my friend and I enjoyed a conversation over lunch here. Spring Café is an upscale, Asian-American version of vegan fast food, so it's indulgent and the menu is clearly curated thoughtfully. The Black Pepper Mushroom Burger is a light, flavorful burger to eat, and some fries and buns are a must to supplement your main meal.
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cim
Points +35
Spectacular vegan cafe - Edit
Delicious food and juices and many options at a great price!
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hagartio1
Points +16
Very Good - Edit
Reasonable prices and great taste!
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anthonymhill
Points +972
Great vegan bao buns - Edit
I got the black pepper mushroom bao buns combo with fries and an iced tea. The bao buns were much larger than anticipated and very good. Highly recommended for a quick lunch.
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rtnc68
Points +649
Excellent - Edit
Great options. Always fresh. Almost tried everything.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-12
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sallweis
Points +68
An Oasis - Edit
An oasis of clean green food in a desert of junk food…
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lulutmlnsn
Points +243
!! so yum - Edit
i love the atmosphere here and rly rly yummy food !! i got the warm teriyaki quinoa bowl and the kale smoothie without ginger , dates , and vanilla extract [ so j kale , banana , and cashew ] and i loved both !! absolutely obsessed w the smoothie i drank the entire thing but i didnt have much of the bowl besides the teriyaki tofu , broccoli , and a few bites of the quinoa and edamame. but thts p good 4 me haha im rly picky and have a small appetite^^ i love it here and will b returning def !! thx 4 the yummy brkfst yesterday morn im still craving it^^ !!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-13
Pros: atmosphere was rly nice and calm, staff were v kind , YUMMYYYY
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JanaceBubonia
Points +47
So fresh and delicious - Edit
Everything is made fresh and is delicious. I had the simple fresh juice and the spring sandwich in a lettuce wrap to make it gluten free. The staff was very friendly. I will definitely be going back.
Read morePros: Freshly made, 100% vegan, Offers gluten free
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hellohappyvegan
Points +933
Fast & Fresh! - Edit
I recently stopped by Spring Cafe for the second time. This visit I tried the Hash Brown & Cheese Sandwich ($10.95), hesitating between that and the Vegan Ham, Egg & Cheese option. My choice was spot-on. The sandwich was so good – exactly like the picture and bursting with freshness. The bread, tomato, lettuce, mayo, and the perfectly cooked hash browns created a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Even the ketchup was outstanding, a departure from the ordinary.
Read moreAside from great food, the service was incredibly friendly. Their menu is diverse, offering burgers, salads, bowls, bao buns, coffee, smoothies, and more. Plus, they have a loyalty program with stamp cards – 9 stamps get you a $10 credit.
Although I usually refrain from reviewing based on one dish, the exceptional quality and service compelled me to share my experience. I'll definitely be back to explore more of their offerings!
*watch me eat my way through Spring Cafe https://youtu.be/wFJIqVD3YTU
Pros: Freshness, Friendly Service, Diverse & Creative Menu
Cons: On the pricey side
veganqueenofqueensnyc
You just reminded me of how good this place is...I've gotta get back there when I return home❤️
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Nates
Points +155
Healthy, affordable and fricking good!!! - Edit
They are friendly, fast and make absolutely delicious food.
Read moreI have absolutely loved my tofu skin bento bowl as my partner did her kale salad. Great flavours and a really good price considering its NYC.
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srmcl
Points +110
Not your average vegan fare - Edit
What a gem! Between us we had a sandwich and fries, a bento box and a noodle salad. All we're brilliant - even my fussy tween hoovered hers up. Lots of veg and interesting tastes and seasoning. Woman on the counter was super friendly too. Loved it!
Read morePros: Great choice, Friendly staff
Cons: Not somewhere for a relaxed meal, Not many seats, No toilets
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futureghosts
Points +364
Always Great - Edit
One of my favorite little Chinatown spots! Staff is always Ace & their fries kill!! Had the vegan bbq “pork” sandwich combo & it was very satisfying!! 🤩😋
Read morePros: Food quality, Fries, Friendly staff
Cons: Only one location, Needs more sustainable packaging (less plastic)
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Monila
Points +639
So good! I love this place - Edit
I have been here several times and it’s always great! I had the vegan chicken salad and it was perfect. Make sure they include the dressing if you are getting it to go! I also had the juice which was fresh and delish. They also have cake! I think it’s from vegan treats, so yummy!
Read morePros: Quick service
Cons: Small place
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ErikaH
Points +320
Cute, small, cozy and friendly! - Edit
Great food, friendly atmosphere and the prices weren't too bad for NYC.
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Jertz
Points +121
Delicious vegan food - Edit
The best vegan and most affordable restaurant we have visited in NYC.
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veganqueenofqueensnyc
Points +1299
All Vegan All the Time - and Delicious! - Edit
This was my first time here, and I sure hope it's not my last (I haven't been down in this part of Manhattan since before 2020, and I'm not sure when I'll be back - but this place may have me returning sooner than I'd thought!)
Read moreI ordered the Vegan Fish Fillet Bento Box, as per the recommendation of Angela, who took my order and provided excellent customer service, which comes with a soup - yes, even on this warm, spring afternoon in NYC - as well as an order of the Salt Pepper Mushroom, listed as a side on the menu.
As soon as I took my first sip of the soup, I knew I had scored with this place. Satisfying, yet somehow light and refreshing, and the Bento Box contained perfectly steamed broccoli, along with tasty and perfectly seasoned sauces. Actually, I was so full that I had to save half of the Salt Pepper Mushroom for later on.
Before I left, I decided to get a small lemon iced tea, as the temperature outside continued to rise and it was perfectly sweetened with agave nectar, a perfect refreshment to top off a perfect springtime lunch at Spring Cafe!
Pros: Light, Clean, Airy atmosphere , Excellent customer service, Not least, the food!
MikeyD
Thank you for reviewing Spring cafe. I frequently go to this area and was unaware of this vegan spot. I will be trying it in the very near future. In part to your wonderful review.
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adalea
Points +1151
Baos are so good! - Edit
I love this place! All of the bao I tried were super great, but I think the braised tofu bao was the most authentic. Sweet potato fries slapped and the hibiscus tea also was great. 10/10. Amazing. $15 combo with two baos and fries and a drink is so worth it!
Read morePros: All vegan, Very yummy, Good price
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Schnupsi_HL
Points +153
Leckere Burger, fairer Preis - Edit
Kleines Restaurant/Imbiss, dafür eine tolle Auswahl an Burgern, Sandwiches, Salaten und Bowls.
Read moreGeschmacklich hat es uns definitiv überzeugt und auch die Preise sind in Ordnung für die Verhältnisse in New York.
Pros: Gute Auswahl , Lecker , Faire Preise
Cons: Wenig Sitzgelegenheiten
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woodlewis
Points +476
innovative menu, friendly service - Edit
Small place that I wouldn’t have noticed, but visited on a vegan tour.
Read morePros: Everything vegan, Bao buns with innovative fillings , Friendly
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Zerbel
Points +44
Super lecker !! - Edit
Der Laden macht von außen nicht so einen guten Eindruck. Das Essen ist aber umso besser.!!
Read moreAllerdings davon drin nur 40 Minuten sitzen, was ich sehr merkwürdig finde. Aber es lädt auch nicht wirklich gemütlicher Weise zum sitzen bleiben ein .
Pros: Sehr lecker , Günstig
Cons: Nicht so tolles Ambiente , Sitzen nur 40 Minuten erlaubt
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vegitalism
Points +217
Counter meals - Edit
The service here is fast and the seating is sparse. The food is solid. Except for the soups which are liquid. Everything on the menu is worth trying at least once but the Beyond Meat Bento Box is a sure bet if you only have one shot at ordering.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-12-24
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kaisatravels
Points +418
Fast and friendly - Edit
We had a bento box with soup, bao buns, juice and cake. The bento box was huge, great value for money! My partner had two different bao buns and said they were OK, and we both felt the cake could’ve been a bit more moist. Overall a nice experience, I would definitely recommend the bento box if you’re hungry and in a hurry!
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