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Candle Cafe West

Candle Cafe West

(Now Closed)
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant$$$$
Upper West Side, New York
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  • Moira
    MoiraJuly 28, 2013
    Had the morel encrusted tofu special and it was unreal. Would highly recommend their brownie and peach cobbler desserts as well. Don't get the special tree cocktail. Tastes like a glade candle smells
  • Dev G.heart icon on user image
    Dev GhoseMay 19, 2013
    Delicious food, really well flavored. Versatile menu that omnivores will enjoy. The artichoke special starter is very good. Worth the trek to the UWS.
  • Andrew L.
    Andrew LimAugust 25, 2013
    I'm not vegan or vegetarian but this place was awesome. Risotto special was excellent, they should make it a regular item. Portobello steak also great. Blueberry smoothie also very good.
  • Conrad G.heart icon on user image
    Conrad Greiner-BechertJanuary 30, 2018
    One of New York‘s finest spots for people who prefer natural cuisine without sacrificing taste. The ambience is also suitable for dates.
  • Leanne A.heart icon on user image
    Leanne AlyssaDecember 30, 2014
    The Cajun seitan sandwich and the spaghetti and wheat balls are so good! Excellent service and much larger and cozier than the candle cafe east restaurant
  • Leonard N.
    Leonard NavarroMarch 14, 2013
    I'm a carnivore, so it took a few visits to this place to get in the groove and take some risks with the menu. I still don't know how to pronounce "seitan" but it's a tasty and healthy addition!
  • Aina N.heart icon on user image
    Aina NYCJuly 25, 2015
    Loved this place and I'm not vegetarian. The food was really delicious. I would recommend the special plates. The deserts are also a must try!
  • Louise V.
    Louise VendraminiAugust 8, 2014
    Looks like a bar and it has also a very good food. The vegetable paella was very tasty! Try also the vegan chocolate cheesecake!
  • Matthew M.
    Matthew MarcoJune 29, 2013
    The menu is set in austere Times New Roman. Just enough variation and texture that it comes off as classy rather than thoughtless. Linen metallic binders are a nice touch.
  • Guan L.
    Guan LiMay 29, 2015
    the ingredients are great. can't say I'm impressed at all, and my tummy isn't satisfied either. But it's a place to impress a date or something, if that person is into vegan/vegetarian dinning.
  • Melissa F.heart icon on user image
    Melissa FordJuly 4, 2016
    My favorite is the spaghetti and wheat balls. Also get the carrot cake...would never be able to tell it's vegan!
  • Kelsey N.heart icon on user image
    Kelsey NicoleDecember 8, 2013
    Great atmosphere at this vegan restaurant. Portions look small but end up being filling. Love their living (raw) lasagna and the seaweed salad.
  • Marilyn M.heart icon on user image
    Marilyn MNovember 29, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the Cajun Seitan sandwich. Awesome. And for brunch try the Nuevos Rancheros. Their Bloody Mary is the best I've had.
  • Berta C.heart icon on user image
    Berta CFebruary 25, 2016
    Great service and ambience. Staff with great knowledge of the menu. Flavorsome vegan food but it is pricey.
  • Meghan L.heart icon on user image
    Meghan LapidesJuly 28, 2015
    Really solid vegan food and the best atmosphere of all of the NYC began restaurants.
  • Tasting Table
    Tasting TableAugust 2, 2012
    Try the house-made ginger ale that stuns with a smack of fresh ginger juice, and the “magical” miso soup-- a restorative broth at its best: Read more
  • Chirag P.
    Chirag PatelDecember 3, 2012
    Loved the Cajun Seitan sandwich on focaccia. Raw veg and fruit juices and smoothies are great too.
  • Denise H.heart icon on user image
    Denise HNovember 30, 2015
    Seriously - this is vegan! Try the pomegranate, mole tempeh. So unbelievably great.
  • Joshua B.heart icon on user image
    Joshua BoggsJanuary 3, 2018
    Good ambience, fresh food, but WARNING the live lasagna actually means it’s raw, like a plate of chopped veggies.
  • Michael L.heart icon on user image
    Michael LincolnMarch 9, 2014
    Bloody mary was worth every penny of the fairly steep $14 price tag. Apparently it was invented by our bartender. Kudos to her!
  • Dev G.heart icon on user image
    Dev GhoseJune 7, 2014
    get the Indian vegetable cake and the chimichurri portobello mushroom. Very very good.
  • Aliya B.
    Aliya BJanuary 19, 2013
    I agree, the blonde waiter is really cute! The Flu and Cold fighter is awesome! The Cajun Seitan Sandwich is delish!
  • Leland M.heart icon on user image
    Leland MaschmeyerSeptember 19, 2015
    The vegan nachos are a must. So is the watermelon lemonade.
  • Nima T.heart icon on user image
    Nima TalebiFebruary 14, 2016
    Home-made Ginger Ale here is very amazing.
  • Will A.heart icon on user image
    Will ArnoneJanuary 6, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Phenomenal all-Vegan menu. Kosher too ! Imagine spaghetti and wheat balls !
  • Harumi U.
    Harumi UDecember 4, 2014
    Everything is great so try to eat something that doesn't sound familiar at all!
  • Matthew P.
    Matthew PoeJuly 22, 2015
    Not quick, not cheap, but some of the best vegan food in the city!
  • Faye B.heart icon on user image
    Faye BMay 21, 2017
    Nuevos Rancheros really hit the spot for brunch.
  • Aaron W.heart icon on user image
    Aaron WheelerMay 16, 2014
    Wow. The Cajun Seitan sandwich is life-changing. Get it!
  • lauren m.
    lauren michaeliApril 11, 2012
    Cajun seitan sandwich is great! House salad with carrot ginger dressing is delish but don't get the quesadilla. That's not good.
  • Дмитрий С.heart icon on user image
    I tasted ravioli with spinach - very nice!
  • Jenny G.
    Jenny GregoryFebruary 8, 2014
    One of the 10 best vegetarian restaurants in New York according to Gothamist
  • Carolynheart icon on user image
    CarolynJanuary 19, 2015
    Cute date spot but good for a casual meal too.
  • Melissa F.heart icon on user image
    Melissa FordAugust 30, 2017
    LOVED the curry vegetable cake!
  • Molly B.
    Molly ByrnesSeptember 14, 2012
    Amazing organic cocktails .. The french martini is my fave!
  • Rachel S.
    Rachel SDecember 3, 2012
    The pumpkin chai surprised me! It's chilled and so delicious.
  • Mary-Stokes K.heart icon on user image
    Mary-Stokes KollerJanuary 2, 2016
    Kale salad and the lasagna is so yummy!!!!
  • Fit Chick in The City
    Fit Chick in The CityAugust 22, 2014
    This location is much bigger and nicer than the East Side restaurant.
  • Walt C.
    Walt CurleyAugust 4, 2013
    Amazingly delicious!! Will definitely be back!!
  • Avi T.
    Avi TavdiMay 28, 2018
    Ravioli and parmasen eggplant were ok. Risotto not so good. Bana6 chocolate cake was nice.
  • John B.
    John BogannamJune 8, 2013
    Their Spring Fling cocktail is absolutely fantastic.
  • Michele R.heart icon on user image
    Michele RobinsonMarch 13, 2016
    The food wa excellent evev though I an not Vegan
  • Jacob M.heart icon on user image
    Jacob MulliganJanuary 24, 2015
    Expensive but very good vegetarian food.
  • Patricia
    PatriciaJune 24, 2012
    Soba Noodle Salad is the best! Try it out!
  • Catarina S.heart icon on user image
    Kinda disappointed... The spaghetti has nothing special. The chocolate brownie is good, but I question if it is worth the price.
  • Rebecca J.
    Rebecca JohnsonJune 14, 2012
    Have the Aztec salad with the cumin dressing!
  • Benjamin D.heart icon on user image
    Benjamin DoyleMarch 29, 2014
    Excellent food!
  • Arnaldo J. L.heart icon on user image
    Arnaldo J. LópezNovember 19, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Can haz cheeseburger!!!
  • Monkey Face
    Monkey FaceApril 25, 2012
    Try the Indian Plate - #vegetarian #vegan
  • Bach M.
    Bach MaiMay 5, 2012
    Cute blond waiter boy is awesome...
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