I waited WAY too long to try this place! Absolutely impeccable service, the atmosphere is cozy and…read morebustling without being overwhelming, and the food is incredible. I had the torched fig and feta salad, which is an unusual choice for me but it just looked so good! It lived up to the expectation -- a delicious, perfectly dressed salad and who doesn't love a fig? Avocado, vegan feta, pistachios....come on! The sausage ravioli with was similarly delicious -- and spicier than expected in the most perfect way. The sauce was flavorful and rich. The house-made raviolis were just great and perfectly filled with savory vegan sausage. (I know it's assumed that everything here is vegan but I can't help but clarify. ) For desert, I had the panna cotta and my bf had the chocolate hazelnut dome. Both were so great and the staff sang happy birthday to me *in harmony*. Overall, an exquisite experience at a place that is now my go to for special occasions. Damn. Don't sleep on this place!

I'm not vegan, but the whipped ricotta toast is one of the best I've EVER had! The hot honey pizza…read morewas also a 10/10. Super impressed!! I didn't enjoy my sausage ravioli as much as I would have expected, but a friend got the ricotta ravioli and it was good. Appetizers/Pizzas better than the Pastas, in my opinion.

I came for lunch and had the vegan steak . It was served with mashed potatoes, various mushrooms,…read moreasparagus and a red wine sauce. The flavor was good and everything was perfectly prepared. I also had the chocolate peanut butter bliss for dessert. It was one of the best desserts I've had. It's a double layer ganache and peanut butter mousse, topped with caramel sauce and strawberries served with cranberry sauce candied peanuts Candle still continues to stand the test of time. The original Candle 79 closed almost over a decade ago. A few years ago I discovered that Candle Cafe had still kept its doors open I've visited a few times for brunch and finally came back for lunch; I haven't made it for dinner yet and would gladly return.

SERVICE - located in Kips Bay near 23rd St and 3rd Ave…read more- One of the oldest restaurants in NYC that focuses on plant based food without faux meats - Service is very friendly and helpful. The bartender Carlos makes you feel welcome as soon as you step in and gives you a thorough and honest walk through of the menu - Ambiance good for a semi casual meal - Not very crowded on a weekday lunch MENU - Global inspired shareable small plates and larger entrees - All vegetarian/vegan - Slightly pricey but portions are generous FOOD - Zaatar cauliflower (8/10): grilled cauliflower steak on a bed of tomato chickpea stew topped with a generous dollop of kale pesto and tahini. This dish sounded simple yet each component added a significant flavor and textural element. The cauliflower is tender enough to break with a fork with a crispy exterior from the grilled crust. The chickpea tomato stew is comforting and slightly spicy yet stays light and fresh. The kale pesto is earthy and bright and pairs well with the generous pour of tahini. The portion is good for one person as a lighter entree or can be shared as part of a larger spread. - Mexican brownie sundae (9/10): brownie topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate fudge, balsamic cherry reduction, and bananas. I was not planning to order dessert but I am so glad that I did. This dessert was the perfect blend of sweet, bitter, and acidic. The brownie is soft and fudgy and melts in your mouth as you take a bite. The ice cream is rich and lightly stuffed with vanilla flecks. The cherries add a strong tartness which contrasts the rich chocolate and sweet vanilla. Highly recommend getting a dessert at the end of your meal. WOULD I GO BACK? As much as I would want to, this place is sadly closing at the end of September 2026

This was my first stop in the city after my last visit. I came hungry, so it was great. The…read morelighting is dim and the decor is wonderful in the place. The staff were also very sweet. If you didn't know, this is a Mexican restaurant with a full vegan menu. We shared a plate of plantain that came on a delicious later of black bean puree. We also got chips and mango salsa ... That's really a great salsa! For the main course, I decided to get the pescado and al pastor chicken tacos. I have never had the al pastor profile with 'chicken' before, so that was interesting. I enjoyed both tacos, and I think the al pastor was my favorite. I got the churros for the dessert, and the presentation was so cool, but I have to admit I did not love them. They tasted way too fried, if that makes sense. My sister got the chocolate chili tart ... It had stunning presentation, and ... It really was delicious! That would be my first choice next time. This place does brunch and has great cocktails as well. They are more on the expensive side and I would reserve them for special occasions, but I overall enjoyed everything. Highly recommend!

Absolutely love everything about this place! Decor was beautiful, it's spaced out and the bar is…read morepretty. The steak tacos 11/10, shrimp tacos 11/10 & al pastor 11/10!!!! Flavorful, not over stuffed or under stuffed but the perfect amount. Our bartender Shaike (misspelled it) was the absolute best !!! Makes a bomb cocktail & very attentive!!! We will be back

We were in NYC for our celebration and dined at abcV on our first night. We had a fantastic…read moreanniversary dinner at abcV and Yanette the manager made our celebration even more special! We are veg/vegan and were really looking forward to coming to abcV for dinner having heard so much about it. All the options we were recommended were excellent (cocktails, avo lettuce cups, humus, beets, mushroom bolognese, koji tofu and chocolate cake), very unique dishes, presented exquisitely. Yanette and the staff provided excellent service. The decor ambience and open kitchen have a nice chic vibe, definitely a date place or for celebrations. Highly recommend!

With a gift certificate for $150 at ABCv we didn't think we could spend it all because most of the…read moreprices are reasonable, and we cannot eat that much for breakfast. We ordered most things of the menu to try and to take to go and ended up exceeding our limit by $22! We tried and liked the following: -harry's berries strawberries - fresh -california dates - scrumptious -soft scrambled eggs - best eggs Ive had in a while -wild mushroom poached eggs - tons of mushrooms! -dosa - doesn't reheat well but is gf and so delicious! -gluten free almond flour pancakes - also doesn't reheat well but are very tasty and chewy when fresh. too bad there's no plain whipped cream in house since we don't eat bananas. Maybe half the dishes included banana in some form. - root reboot pressed juice: beet, carrot, ginger, lemon - tasty! - cappuccinos - standard and good I will return for the soft scrambled eggs and the atmosphere. Soft, friendly, bright, delicate, sunny!

The food was so good I forgot to take pictures of it before diving into it. As my hunger quieted, I…read morebegan to realize how well treated each dish was. I appreciate the attention to detail and found that taking a bite of everything felt cohesive in ways that celebrate vegetables. Brussel sprouts paired well with the puree sauce, a bit bland on its own (which is nice as a filling palette cleanser). I would consider this to be a great casual spot to catch up with friends/family.

pesto here is phenomenal - such little ingredients that pair wonderfully! Appreciate the sister for…read morebuying this because it is a bit pricey! Cheers!

I've experienced all kinds of vegan restaurants and thought i couldn't be surprised anymore until…read morehere. There were some truly unique options including vegan steak. There were so many options that we ordered 2 more entrees to go. The service was fast and it's definitely more of an upscale feeling to the place. We had reservations but it wasn't too busy. Might not have been necessary but don't take a chance on missing out.

The best vegan appetizers that I've had. We didn't order any entrees, but my group and I certainly…read morewant to come back when we have more time. Properly priced and portioned, our customer service was great from Natalie. She was kind, helpful, honest and attentive to detail.

Food: this is my fav restaurant in NYC, I come here everytime I come to NYC. Their sushi rolls are…read moreamazing. Service: it's always great. Ambiance: cool restaurant with great vibe.

Went to dinner with a vegan friend of mine and found this place…read more Cocktails were good although not too strong. The original one I wanted was the lychee but they ran out of the ingredients at 5pm. Anyway I tried the Lilac cocktail was pretty good. We had an array of things ... spicy crab hand roll, steamed edamame dumplings, zucchini chips, tofu and avocado The star of the happy hour menu was the spicy tuna maki roll . My favorite thing . I didn't even taste watermelon lol . Vegan sushi roll for the win. My friend has the kebabs and I had the beef and broccoli which was good. Spent like $100 pp I would come back and have that sushi roll again and try other things

Have been going here since past 10 years and this restaurant never disappoints!…read more The Korean crispy chilli tofu was so amazing!!! All of us absolutely loved it. Korean plum tea is super refreshing - winter or summer - it does leave you refreshed.

It's rare to come across a fully vegan Korean restaurant so I was so excited to try this place!…read moreAbsolutely loved everything we ordered here! Brought my non-vegan friends and they all enjoyed the meal as well! Sweet Corn Cilantro Pancake - came in 4 pieces which made scaring easy Popcorn Shrimp - was a favorite on the table Kimchi Jjigae - this was so flavorful and so delicious Naengmyeon - this was my personal favorite because I love cold noodles and I haven't been able to find a vegan version before! Vegetarian 'Duck' Bibimbap - can never go wrong with Bibimbap, this was filling! The ambiance is super cute! Perfect for a date night and the service was quick and friendly. Will definitely be back!

First time going to this brunch place and the food was amazing, even if it was a little expensive…read more I got The Braunch. you should totally as well. It offers a mix of everything: breads, eggs, meat (2 cripsy bacon slices, and a well done juicy sausage), plus an assortment of fresh veggies and small tator tots. Despite being buys the food comes out relatively quickly within 5 ~ 7 minutes of ordering and the atmosphere it lively. They leave the windows open so the cool NYC air can surround you as you eat. Severs are also very kind

Food: I got an omelette with spinach and cheese and avocado. I thought Avocado would be inside but…read moreguess I was wrong. And I opted for the potatoes on side and to drink I got a freddo cappuccino which was good. The food was better than I thought. Service: The service was ok I felt a bit rushed while ordering and I had to ask for water even though they saw me sitting there and with no silverware too. Ambiance: Quite a few tables they have here, music was good a bit loud for the smaller space this is. I was glad to check it out. Not running back here though.

Seasoned vegan is my absolute favorite vegan place to eat. I have been a huge fan of Seasoned vegan…read moresince they were first located Uptown. Very happy that they are now located downtown in the East Village with late night hours. The service and food are absolutely amazing. My absolute is the BBQ vegan craw fish sandwich on the pretzel bun. The fries are delicious! Could not believe how amazing they are. Last but not least.... the cupcakes. The lotus biscoff cupcake is highly addictive not sure what's the ingredients, but they taste so delicious and they are vegan. All I know is, I can't get enough of them. They are my absolute favorite. Special thank you to Chef B, Aaron, Anthony, and all of the wonderful staff that makes Seasoned Vegan a special place to eat healthy, great tasting, soulful vegan food!

I heard some unfortunate news that SV will be closing soon, so I decided to stop by to show some…read morelove. This was my first time at this location, although I used to be a regular at their Harlem location. I ordered the SV Nugglet Sandwich (7/10) , the Mac (6/10) and Kangen Alkaline water. Ms. B was very friendly and so was the woman working with her that day.