Candle Café
(Vegan)
http://candlecafe.com / www.candle79.com
1307 3rd Ave (at 75th St, Upper East Side, Manhattan)
New York City New York 10021
+1-212-472-0970
Hours: Mon-Sat, 11:30am-10:30pm; Sun, 11:30am-9:30pm
Nearby Subway Stops: 6 at 77th St.
Reviews: happycow.net, timeout.com, tripadvisor.com,
Gayot Top 10 ⇐ © Candle Cafe ensures that no animal or animal products were used in the preparation of their inventive and tasty veggie-friendly cuisine. Light appetizers include a mezze plate with hummus, quinoa tabouli, lemon-date chutney and marinated olives, as well as flavorful salads. Entrées are based on imaginative uses of tofu, tempeh and seitan (try the Cajun seitan sandwich). A chic design and friendly staff complement this upscale vegetarian-vegan paradise, but the decadent desserts definitely complete the experience.
nymag.com ⇐ © They haven't invented the health-food restaurant that can truly satisfy an animal-fat-loving carnivore, but Candle Café (formerly the Healthy Candle) does as good a job as one can expect. Defying the stereotype of bland, leaden health food, Candle Café's macrobiotic vegetarian dishes are full-flavored and elegant, with interesting textures, and made from first-rate ingredients. It's the ideal place for vegans and carnivores to meet. For an hour or two, you won't miss regular food. — Steven A. Shaw
