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Candle 79

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Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant and Gluten-Free Restaurant$$$$

Upper East Side, New York

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Candle 79

The experts at Serious Eats and New York Habitat recommend this place

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VirtuallyVeganFebruary 8, 2015
#QueenVV had her 25th Birthday here, and her whole non-veg family loved it! (Toughest critics around!)
HowcastJuly 21, 2011
Don't forget, even though you may not enjoy meat, it is important to get your daily dose of protein! Here's how to get protein as a vegetarian! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ckx0igUqWE Read more
Josh EstelleOctober 26, 2013
Excellent. Reminds me a lot of Millennium in San Francisco. Candle 79 is almost as good as Millennium.
Kevin Born-CrowOctober 13, 2010
our favorite place for birthday and anniversary celebrating! eating here tonite for our 3rd anniversary trip in a row, we absolutely love their fall menu changes... the Paella is to die for.
Kate O'NeillJuly 14, 2016
The nut cheese sampler plate is a really great starter for a date meal.
Chloe ReinAugust 14, 2014
I'm a longterm vegetarian and this dinner was very disappointing. Unnecessarily expensive, everything was cold and nothing was inventive. Also the waiter was a total space cadet.
Institute for Integrative NutritionSeptember 12, 2011
Discounts available for all Fall IINto Action Conference participants! See our healthy restaurant guide for more info. Make sure to give IIN a shout when you check in! Read more
Rachel SJanuary 11, 2015
The flavor and consistency of the tempeh are unbelievable. Tell me your tempeh secrets Candle 79.
Mischa LumiereNovember 3, 2015
Nice upscale vegan restaurant. Will please even the carnivore in your group
Meng HeMay 31, 2011
Love the Grilled Vegetable & Wild Mushroom Stuffed Tempeh served with sweet potato puree, asparagus, chocolate mole sauce, and fennel salad. Read more
Michael DempseyJune 24, 2012
Probably the best all-vegan restaurant in the city. Definitely try the nachos as an appetizer.
Chantel SchermerhornAugust 16, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Please don't leave without trying the cannolis. Upstairs is quieter than downstairs but is much further from the bathroom.
Colin LeeJuly 28, 2018
Crowded on weekends; dishes that we enjoyed were the chickpea cake
Linnea ZielinskiMarch 22, 2013
Absolutely amazing vegan fare. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu.
Serious EatsAugust 1, 2013
An upscale restaurant for the meat-averse and the environmentally-conscious.
Jahnabi BarooahJune 8, 2013
I loved the hummus. The ravioli was really good too. Very friendly hosts.
vegansaurusDecember 28, 2013
Excellent. As expensive as Blossom, but not quite as highbrow. Those nachos are the bees knees!
DJune 25, 2017
Zucchini enchiladas were delicious. Healthy and yummy.
angela gaylorJuly 13, 2015
Nicest veggie place around; you will not miss the meat!
Kiran BankuJuly 6, 2016
Really good food. Mushroom crepe was amazing...
Josh WhelchelJuly 16, 2018
The zucchini blossom was absolutely fantastic!
vegansaurusDecember 28, 2013
Excellent. As expensive as Blossom, but not quite as highbrow as. Those nachos are the bees knees!
Chase BaxterAugust 30, 2014
The Mexican brownie is amazing.
Brendan MMay 1, 2013
Ask for Joy the owner. She's great. So is Margaret the manager. Stop in for a bite or drink.
Collin O.June 9, 2012
Close quarters and a warm atmosphere; good for dates; the food is amazing - try anything.
Fran HolstromDecember 5, 2014
Quinoa with stuffed avocado, cocktails, ranchero scramble
B MJuly 30, 2017
Awesome! Go there with meat eater as well!
Gagan SinghMarch 16, 2018
Good cocktails. Small portions. Great tasting food.
Henric CarlströmAugust 4, 2016
Everything was great except the cappucino
Jessie RauchSeptember 23, 2012
Order the piccata. Take a bite. Close your eyes. See the white light? Move toward it.
Hilary RowlandDecember 15, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Great Saturday and Sunday brunch menu (after 12pm)
Zachary MartzJune 18, 2013
Great organic cocktails that change seasonally!
Matthew TringaliMay 24, 2015
The seitan piccata is amazing.
James LucasNovember 15, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Try the Brownie Sundae - Brownie Sundae with candied pecans, bananas, chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream.
James of FitzroviaOctober 6, 2019
Vegan food even meat eaters will enjoy
vanessa marieMarch 29, 2013
Get The Reforestation cocktail & a tree will be planted in your honor.
Michael StephensJune 30, 2015
Vegetarian food meat eaters can enjoy!
Alma A.January 11, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The ingredients are so important here...it's like everything is fresh and it has to be organic and only peed on by a caterpillar!
Katie MandelApril 11, 2014
The best vegan restaurant in NYC. Hands down.
Anne Marie WardJuly 14, 2017
The Mushroom Crêpe was fabulous!
Alex ReyesSeptember 18, 2011
Try the sorbet sampler. They change the 3 flavors nightly, but your bound to get something delicious.
Thaisa FernandesOctober 4, 2014
Best brownie in NYC
Michael OcherSeptember 6, 2016
excellent food and atmosphere!
Mackenzie EllisAugust 30, 2013
Everything was perfect. Absolutely everything.
Tara RaghavanOctober 7, 2013
Get the quinoa pancakes or the stuffed avocado!
Vanity FairDecember 7, 2012
Wellness expert Kathy Freston prefers this vegan restaurant’s grilled seitan chimichurri.
Allison EspositoJune 7, 2014
Not sure how they got such a good reputation. Food is bleh and service is terrible. Save your $ and go to Candle Cafe instead.
Kim BrownMarch 12, 2011
If you want to save $, go for lunch or brunch. The whole menu is amazing.
OliOctober 14, 2018
Seitan skewers
DDOctober 29, 2016
Food is inventive but service is a hindrance.

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