I've long been a fan of Superiority Burger, starting at their other smaller location on East 9th and now at their spot in the old Odessa Diner space. Favorites include the namesake Superiority Burger (with their excellently seasoned and fried French Fries), also love the TFT Fried Tofu Sandwich, and the Bean side dish. We also tried the "egg" scramble breakfast sandwich which was also good. Well made drinks from the bar, and their house sodas are always tasty. Service is solid and always a great music selection. read more

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We came here super last minute after a comedy show with a big group and got there around 10:45 PM. Just a heads up, their kitchen does last call at 11:30 PM. The place was packed but honestly they handled it pretty well and were able to split us up and get us seated not too long after. I got the OG Superiority burger (it has walnuts which we learned that the hard way because my husband's allergic) so he switched to the collard greens sandwich for him. My burger was actually really good, like 8/10. I genuinely couldn't believe it was vegan. My husband liked his collard greens sandwich and gave it a 7/10. I tried it too and it was good, just not really my thing. But my friends, the fries are perfectly crispy! My friends had hyped this place up a lot, but they felt like it wasn't as consistent this time. Overall I enjoyed it, but I'm not gonna lie... it still hasn't topped by number one Butter Smashburger. read more

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Look, I like this place. I really do. Everything we ate this past visit was good, and I mean everything: The namesake burger The fries The parsnip special The date shake The burnt broccoli salad The rancho gordo beans The collard greens sandwich I liked it all. Especially the beans and the broccoli. The vibe is always excellent; it's like a punk rock diner. I loved Paddy, the fittingly punk rock bartender in the back who makes a mean martini. Our waitress (didn't catch her name) was cool, and helpful, and funny. I'm glad I came with my plant-based friends, because we had a good time. But the burger is $22 now (it was $13 a couple years back). The collard sandwich is $25. The beans were $22. These were all too small to call a meal, and if a $22 burger isn't a full meal, I feel like something is broken. Yeah, I'd come back and do it again, but it wouldn't be my first choice burger-wise, or wallet-wise. read more

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Really cool restaurant with an interesting concept of all vegetarian and vegan diner type foods. The yuba sandwich was pretty bitter from the broccoli rabe but I did really enjoy it overall. The chickpea was sausage was also super interesting and I think it was overall the most interesting Vega sandwich I've ever had. The ice creams were also pretty good. Overall service was decent and the food was good but it was definitely overpriced. read more

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The service is always quick. The atmosphere is a laid back, classic diner. The burger is my favorite sandwich. The tofu sandwich was substantial, but not too much flavor. The burger is smoky. You can never miss with their fries. The date shake is excellent. read more

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I discovered Superiority Burger upon attending a birthday celebration and was pleasantly surprised from appetizers through entrees. The vegetable dishes were absolutely delectable, with enough spicy options and substantial umami components to consider becoming vegetarian. I had the burger, thinking that it would be the best thing on the limited menu, especially given the name of the restaurant. But trying a bit of other guests' made me second-guess myself. The space was cozy and stylish, low-key and comfortable. I'd consider having my own birthday dinner here next time! read more

Superiority Burger - Vegetarian Near Me - New York, New York

This spot was easily in the Top 3 meals I had on my last trip to NYC! I still can't figure out how a vegan place can taste this good, but seriously, everything was absolutely amazing. Major credit goes to the locals who introduced me to this restaurant and, more importantly, took charge and ordered for the table! Every single dish was incredible, showcasing flavors that were completely new and exciting. I wish I could remember the specific names of the dishes, but the plates were works of art. My photos will definitely be my guide if I'm lucky enough to visit NYC again! read more

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The worst tofu sandwich I ever had was at summer camp: an impromptu slab of grilled tofu slathered with mustard over a bun, prepared when I told the inexperienced chef that I was vegetarian. The tofu sandwich at Superiority Burger is certainly an improvement, but it still does employ mustard. After undergoing a lengthy marination, the briney tofu is deep fried to give the texture of a chicken sandwich. It's a hefty, decadent affair, although I wish just a bit of the tofu's naturally soft texture had been preserved in the cutlet's interior. My favorite bite of the evening was actually the Marcella beans with escarole and focaccia. It was like a deconstructed, improved ribolita. read more

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Enjoyed this unique and tongue in cheek restaurant which made fun at typical meat dishes and served up incredible vegetarian food.

Been dying to go here ever since their NYT food review. Managed to snag a reservation for 4 here Friday night. My husband is primarily a vegetarian so it was really nice to sit down somewhere where they can even make most things vegan. The atmosphere is that of an old school dinner but the prices do not match. The food is good and we were all happy with what we got. 3 out 4 of us got the burger and my husband got the TFT. Dang $22 for a burger and fries - woof. Understandably everything is more expensive these days and overall was happy with the dining experience. read more

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The TFT is my absolute favorite, super filling very accommodating of allergies hot butterscotch date cake is one of my favorite desserts ever!! sides i've tried: - burnt broccoli: okay, would pass on in the future - rancho gordo marcella beans: surprisingly good! very warm and hearty - pumpkin: also surprised me considering i don't like pumpkin very much usually not too hard to get a seat either! read more

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Superiority Burger is worth the hype. The vibe is fun, the food is good, and the staff are friendly. I did find the prices to be high though. Ordered: House salad for two ($19)- this salad was quite large! In fact it was more salad than the two of us wanted and we love salad! It was enjoyable for sure. The carrot ginger dressing was fresh, the focaccia breadcrumbs added a nice crunch and the pickled fennel was a tasty addition, albeit not too strongly flavored. The dressing was so flavorful that by the time we were nearing our last bites we had had enough. Superiority burger ($22)- this burger was delicious. It was one of the better vegetarian burgers I've had for sure! However it was small! I would have ordered a second if it wasn't so pricey. The fries were also delicious. Date shake ($14)- I wasn't sure what I was expecting but the date shake was different, in a positive way! It's vegan. It tasted like coconut with nice small pieces of date to bite into along the way plus a hint of orange zest. Fancy dessert ($17)- I don't know what I was expecting, but this didn't strike me as fancy... it was a square of chocolate cake with a small scoop of ice cream, whipped marshmallow, hot fudge and whipped cream. It was an enjoyable vegan dessert but wasn't memorable or special in my view. Next time I'll try the pearl pie. Overall, my first visit to Superiority Burger was enjoyable and I likely would return! I might order a little differently, such as switching up the dessert, but this is definitely a place to add to your list. read more

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The broccoli tastes as if it were thrown in a burning dumpster and taken out five minutes later to cool and then they brought it to our table (the cashews were good). Service was good waiter was kind and superiority burger was good it felt very jovial inside also had to take a loan from the bank to eat a meal here, very expensive. Ambience was festive and had a rushed but calm feel to it. I come from a vegetarian family who knows how to make good burgers and these were better than most could make. Pog soda was tasty. read more

Super surprised by the mixed reviews. I wasn't expecting much from this place, but a friend recommended we go and honestly it blew me away. I didn't know veggie burgers could be this delicious. We had the collard greens sandwich, superiority burger, and side of broccoli. Everything was so freaking amazing. The ambiance had diner vibes and the service was good. I really enjoyed my meal and would go back in a heartbeat. read more

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As a meat eater, this spot was on my radar after Pete Wells gave his stamp of approval. Truly the best vegetarian burger I've ever had. A quirky diner spot with so many delicious veggie and vegan options. Not a spot for those with a peanut allergy as everything in the kitchen has touched peanuts per the chef, which was sad for my friend. Service was so friendly! Glad I tried it, but probably will not return as I am not a diner gal usually. read more

Superiority Burger - Vegetarian Near Me - New York, New York

I never really cared for the famous vegetarian burger that Superiority Burger is named for, but I spent years going to their tiny takeout window on 9th Street. I couldn't resist their TFT (tofu fried tofu) sandwich and that incredible charred broccoli salad. Chef/owner Brooks Headley would always create something amazing from whatever he found at the local greenmarket. We all knew he could work magic in the kitchen, even though he barely had any space to work with. When I heard they were moving into the old Odessa Diner space with a real kitchen, I couldn't wait to see what they'd do. I've been there quite a bit now - for brunch, dinner, and plenty of dessert runs. The food is good, but the desserts are really what keep me coming back. I loved the waffle with guava butter, and they make this wonderful collard greens sandwich on the most delicious focaccia bread. Some things weren't quite as exciting - the lentils with cornbread didn't do much for me, and the Sloppy Dave was forgettable. The TFT is still perfect though. I wouldn't bother with the house-made soda. The desserts are really something special. I regularly buy their ice cream by the pint. The labne flavor is my favorite. It's creamy and tart in all the right ways. I tried their pandan box pie and raspberry tart too, and they were both incredible. I keep finding reasons to go back for more. I really love what they've done with the space. They kept all the campy charm of the old Odessa Diner, and it feels so comfortable and welcoming when you're there. read more

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This was a wonderful and surprising experience. Honestly, the best vegan food I have ever tasted. I am not vegan but I like to try alternatives to meat and dairy. This restaurant gives a diner feel on the inside. Reminds me of my favorite diner spots in New Jersey. They have a regular menu and then specials that change on a daily basis. I recommend following their instagram because you will see the new menu options they serve. They post all the time. They typically have their cheesy bread which tastes exactly like dairy cheesy bread, I was very impressed. They also have many dessert options, as you can see we tried all three hahaha and these change as well. Everything was delicious and I can't wait to go back. This is a great spot for vegans and non vegans, they do a wonderful job at making it taste like the real thing. read more

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Wow that burger was phenomenal! The bun was so soft and the burger has the perfect ratio of toppings, to burger to bun. The fries were also fantastic! We loved the special coconut curry dish too, really flavorful! read more

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Literally always knew i wld fk w this place and now i finally got a chance to come and its prob one of my fav spots in the city. The date shake is legit life changangggggggg and i loved the focaccia collard green sandwich. Need to come back ASAP read more

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My gosh, the whole spread was amazing! The fried tofu sandwich is on par with the one from Double Chicken Please. The date shake is rich but in the best way. It's balanced out by orange. It's definitely a vibe to go on a Friday night and experience the packed diner, retro feel. read more

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Really good place if you're vegetarian, also nice for a change even if you're not. Had the burnt broccoli...it was ok, but too acidic. Definitely needed to be toned down a notch. Had a cinnamon bun which was good but a little too sweet. Had the superiority burger which was very tasty but for $20, really too small. It came with really good fries. Overall, interesting for a change, but I don't think I'd go running back. read more

Superiority Burger - Vegetarian Near Me - New York, New York

Oh man this place sucked. The burger was a bland, mush patty on a mushy bun, the Dark and Stormy was an overly sweet ginger beer limeade, the date shake tasted only of coconut, and the fries were a salt bomb. The service was indifferent and slowwwwwww. Water wasn't refilled, plates weren't cleared before dessert, I had to flag someone down twice to get the check. Finally the place was so loud, it was impossible to have a conversation. This tops my list of underwhelming restaurants of 2025. read more

East Village dive with interesting menu. Can't understand why the NYTimes is so in love with this place. We had a good time, but given the high prices probably won't come back. read more

Best veggie burger in the city. Immaculate vibes. Like a punk-inspired classic diner. A little pricey, but well-earned.

Superiority Burger is by far one of the best vegan burgers in NYC!! Whenever I go out to eat for vegan food, I rarely ever order a veggie burger because it's usually boring and some sort of Beyond or Impossible Patty. It was SO impressed by the quality of these plant-based burgers. They are truly amazing and worth the hype. These burgers are not performative and don't have crazy toppings. It's just a REALLY good classic burger. The patty itself is so flavorful and "meaty." I also came around Brunch so it was served with hash browns which were pretty good!! I also thought that the portion was plentiful, so I didn't order anything else, but I can't wait to come back and try more!! The service was super quick and friendly. The restaurant itself has a cool vintage diner vibe and really good music!! I cannot hype this place enough. I'm so excited to return!! read more

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Having had Superiority Burger on our radars for a little while now, we walked in on a beautiful Saturday night and were surprisingly seated immediately. It was actually not too busy at all, especially for dinnertime on a Saturday, which gave me pause, but thankfully it only worked in our favor. The vibes are great. The interior is eclectic and really does feel like a diner, despite the music and menu straying far from a standard diner experience. There are only a few sandwiches on the menu, so we all tried something different. They were fantastic! The tofu in the TFT was crisped up perfectly; the superiority burger had a nice combination of flavors, and was as good as advertised; and the collard greens sandwich was a revelation. The focaccia they use for it is massive, and the collard greens and cooper sharp cheese combo was brilliant. The fries were excellent, too: thick, but light and crispy on the outside and super soft on the inside. Where Superiority Burger falters, unfortunately, is their prices. Seeing pictures of old menus and reviews from years past, it's obvious that they've completely jacked them up in the last couple years. No matter how good, sandwiches in a laid back diner setting should not range from $20 to $27, and an extra side of fries should not be 10 whole U.S. dollars. Despite that, though, the food is extremely good -- if you're willing to pay for it. read more

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I had an amazing experience at the Superiority Burger! The burger itself was absolutely delicious - one of the best vegan burgers I've ever had. I also enjoyed the sweet potato dish, and my husband's salad looked very good as well. I went with a group for lunch at noon on a Thursday, and the place was not too full. It feels like a deli setting, but everything is vegan, which is a great concept. Service was friendly, and they were very attentive to my husband's allergies. Unfortunately, they had issues with my husband's mushroom allergy, since they said there were mushrooms all over the kitchen so it would be difficult to avoid cross-contamination overall but especially in the cooked food. He had no issues with the salad, so I thought maybe they were also just being extra careful with the allergy as well by telling him to avoid the cooked foods. I would definitely come back just for that burger! read more

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A fan of Superiority Burger back when it was a tiny, casual restaurant with a smaller and less expensive menu, I was excited to finally eat at the larger, fancier Superiority Burger. It still has plenty of its old charm and character. Service was superb. They were able to accommodate two high chairs and gamely tolerated our two toddlers. We ordered the superiority burger with hash browns (instead of cauliflower), the yuba-verde, and gelato. Of the three sandwiches, my favorite was, to my surprise, the collard greens. The flavorful, creamy greens in soft focaccia bread was sublime. The burger was excellent, as were the hash browns. The yuba sandwich, which used to be my favorite sandwich at the old location, was for me good, but lacking in enough yuba. Normally a fan of abundant veggies, I felt the broccoli rabe volume overshadowed the yuba, my favorite part. The spicy sauce gave the sandwich necessary oomph. The broccoli rabe was cooked to perfection though. Every sandwich was packed with flavor. We tried the ice cream flavors available--cafe au lait and orange creamsicle (vegan). Not flavors I would normally have chosen, but both were very good and somewhat unusual. They made me really focus my taste buds since the notes were complex and contrasting. I preferred the former since it was creamier. I did think the price was a bit expensive for two scoops. Overall we had an excellent dining experience, with leftovers to spare. There was plenty of seating available; we walked in without a reservation around noon on a Saturday and had no trouble getting seated. read more

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The mark of a good restaurant is its ability to consistently execute over time. By this standard, Superiority Burger is mediocre at best. The founding chef has been lauded for his ingenuity and technical brilliance, and I can still see those moments of genius shining through. But - they are genius because of the exquisite balance of flavors that each dish requires. The ability to deliver on that has not been successfully passed down to whoever is in the kitchen now. Each dish was overly sauced or flavored. The signature burger has become nothing more than a vegetarian Big Mac - more cloying sauce than burger. The burnt broccoli salad is overpoweringly acrid. The only thing that made my heart sing was the fries - crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. This is not easy to accomplish, so I was appreciative of those. Other than that, the ambience was cute - compact without being cramped, with comfortable and attractive red booths that manage to be both retro and interesting in design. Service was good, but we were there past the peak dining hour so its hard to say how it is when crowded. We crossed town for this one and regretted it. read more

Sad to report, but the place has lost some ( or all ) of the magic that it once had at the old location. I don't get the super inflated prices ( $27 for the yuba Verde sandwich), the fries were good but almost too burnt ( $10), the TFT sandwich is not what it used to be ( $22), the burnt broccoli salad used to be $4 at the old location and now it's $15. WOW. But I get it, everything is expensive these days but the old SB built its name on innovation and affordability. I went on a Sunday in April around lunch time recently and for some reason the place looked and felt sad. The waiters were low energy, not as friendly, took a while to take my order, took a while to pay, it wasn't even half full. Maybe part of the reason for this not so positive review is the sadness for what it once was and no longer is. The nostalgia for a " superiority boat " I'll keep my 5 star review out of loyalty for what the place once was and for the countless times that it provided me with happiness. read more

I didn't know what to expect when my partner told me we were going to a "vegetarian" place, but I really enjoyed all the dishes at Superiority Burger! It's kinda like a lunchonette/diner and only features veggie based things (vegan options available). Not gonna lie I was craving Southern food so I had to get the collard greens sandwich. The greens were cooked nicely and very well seasoned. It was cheesy and creamy but not overly heavy, thus paired really well with the crunchy and light focaccia bread. The toasted sesame added another layer of flavor and texture. The yuba verde also surprised me! It was very well seasoned and savory. The yuba reminded me of Chinese tofu skin. The filling to bread ratio was solid, although the bread became soggy at the end from the juices. Also got the hashbrown special which featured crispy edges that contrasted nicely with a savory mayo-cheese like sauce and other toppings. I can see how the menu might not be for everyone but I thoroughly enjoyed my food! The store itself has a good amount of seating. Staff weren't super friendly but polite. Food came out pretty quick and prices were appropriate for the portions sizes! read more

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Food was incredible! A friend invited us and we didn't know it was a fully vegan burger but the taste was flavorful Service was okay. Felt as though we were being rushed out and some servers seemed condescending. Pretty quick to be seated The ambiance itself is very moody and on a busy street in the city. read more

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Usually love a good veggie burger but this was just not it - it was over $20 for a black bean burger that was super mushy/soggy w all the sauces. Also ordered the date shake which was pretty good and the house soda which tasted like emergen-c and cost like $10 which felt ridiculous read more

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Our first visit to Superiority Burger was about a year ago, and I believe I gave it 4 or even 5 stars at that time. This time, not as wonderful, though the place was hopping. The good, no, the outstanding, was the collard sandwich. The not good was the other dish we ordered. The not good was the glass of red(redfish) wine. That collard sandwich has been written up in the newspaper and it is really excellent. The polenta we had was a special the night we went. Our server described it as pumpkin polenta with some spinach on top. What we got was a very small bowl, held a cup, cup and a half at most, of a thin polenta with, indeed, fresh spinach leaves on top and a sprinkling of peanuts. Hardly satisfying. When we got the check, I should've asked our server if it was correct, because she'd said pumpkin polenta and we were billed for Pencil Cob grits. So, polenta is just cornmeal and so are grits, so possibly they describe it as polenta because some people have an aversion to grits??? Or did we get grits instead of polenta? Either way, it was bland and $20. for that very small dish. We ate it because we'd ordered it and we were hungry - we shared both. We left hungry. read more

Your favorite restaurant's favorite restaurant! Dishes arrive on the smaller side so order 1-2 extra items. Arrive before doors open on a weekday to snag a spot during the first seating to avoid an hour's wait. Alternative: show up for their late night after hours menu and try to snag a fresh made Chrissy's Pizza! Will def need to come back for the dessert case. read more

Fantastic meal. everything was just terrific. hard to choose favorite sandwich. desert was fantastic. ditto on the date shake.

I've been wanting to try this spot for forever so I'm glad my friend and I were able to casually get a table at around 9:00PM on a Thursday. We both ordered the soda special (guava orange mango) and it was very refreshing. My friend is a vegetarian so he really appreciated that this place is all vegetarian/vegan. We both tried the superiority burger and enjoyed it. However it is a MESS. The patty doesn't hold up very well so everything falls apart. I don't like tomatoes or pickles and they were happy to substitute them for the fried onions in mine- great addition. The highlight of the meal was the pea shoots with spicy mushrooms. Amazing flavors (not too spicy, not too saucy-oily) and great texture of the pea shoots. I was really looking forward to the gelato bc so many people rave about it. It was really great but I'm slightly annoyed that they force you into getting 2 scoops. Both flavors (peach and I believe butterscotch pecan?) I got ended up being so good I didn't mind in the end but I think it's a strange rule. Overall, I wasn't totally blown away but I would come back to get the pea shoots and I'd be interested in trying their other veggie sides/collard greens sandwich. read more

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Several breathless reports from carnivorous friends convinced me that Superiority Burger was a must-try. One random Tuesday night close to Christmas, the famous long lines were absent, so a friend and I stopped in, full of enthusiasm and anticipation. The eponymous burger itself is nearly perfect: it it's vegetal, herbaceous, umami, substantial. It walks the tightrope of being its own thing and not trying to impersonate beef, while also successfully transmogrifying the essential good qualities of a meat burger (a hearty canvas for spices) into another context. The fries were excellent, too. Thick cut, crispy, soft inside. I was less enraptured by the straight vegetable dishes. We also tried the white sweet potato with labneh and a spaghetti squash special. They know what they're doing with vegetables: a sour, crispy or salty exterior always covers the umami warmth within. But I don't know if I just wanted more diner food - maybe I should have held out for a booth and gone for the tofu chicken sandwich - or what. Maybe I bored myself with my own virtue. The desserts were good. Commendable vegan pastries and nice soft serve. Definitely save room for that. The East Village diner aesthetic tries to insist that punk isn't dead, but I couldn't square the rebellious exterior with the in-house pastry chef and vegetarianism, or the fact that dinner for two with a cocktail apiece totaled $150. I remember Williamsburg's winking irony circa 2010; it's not a good food seasoning. I'm trying to put my finger on why my Superiority Burger dinner didn't live up to my friends' hype. Service was friendly, food was prompt and good, but I think I prefer Cadence or planta queen. Willing to try again and report back. read more

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I came here on a weekday for dinner. I always want to support a vegetarian/vegan spot, but this experience wasn't great. The biggest pro: I never thought I'd have any interest in a collards green sandwich, but it was amazing. It was even better than the famous burger (which was also good). The prices were a little inflated for the portion size. But the real issue is that the service is bad; they are trying to turn over tables as quickly as possible. We arrived on-time for our reservation and ordered drinks, entrees, and desserts in a timely manner. While I still had food on my entree plate, someone came by and literally just took it away without asking if I was finished. Within a minute of putting our desserts on our table, they brought the check to our table. At this point, we'd been at our table less than 50 minutes, and they were trying to push us out the door. They did the same thing at the table next to us, while they were still eating their entrees, and that couple had been seated a shorter amount of time than we had been seat. The tipping suggestions are also 20%, 25%, and 30%...after we had received bad service. It felt a very bad taste in my mouth. You can absolutely find better vegetarian/vegan spots in Manhattan. read more

My wife and I flew into JFK at like 10PM -- had to wait for a checked bag, then grab a taxi to Manhattan. Took forever. By the time we checked into our room at the Standard in East Village and got settled, we were STARVING. One problem: It was a Thursday night and most restaurants were already closed or closing. And since we were looking for vegan, the problem was compounded. We asked our daughter for advice and she suggested Superiority. Thank God she did. Superiority was GREAT, and open until 2AM. Late-night menu was limited, but we were very happy with the choices. I got a Trumer Pils beer, my wife the "best seltzer water in NYC," and we ordered a bunch of food: the TFT sandwich, pasta e fagioli soup, some sort of cauliflower thing -- all super tasty -- especially the TFT and the soup. Really good. Superiority -- you saved our lives. For that I thank you. read more

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