The Cinnamon Snail
(Now Closed)Food Truck and Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant$$$$
Financial District, New York
The experts at The Corcoran Group and Gothamist recommend this place
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You need to know exactly what the Admiral Ackbar is because it's so important and you'll eat it and it will blow your mind: it's a candied Brazil nut shortbread with dark chocolate ganache and caramel
- Get the seasonal donuts because they're seasonal and all delicious. Today they had apple caramel crumb and pumpkin with maple spice glaze. Why blaze it when u can glaze it?
TimelessnomadMay 3, 2013The most awesome food truck ever! Everything I've ever tried is amazing. I'm working my way through the menu one item at a time! The seitan tarts are so tasty. This truck is every vegans dream.
Fresh plum pancakes w/chamomile blood orange syrup, smoked almonds, (pinenut butter, instead of cardamom butter for me) candied lemon rind...is flavor nirvana in a recyclable paper box
- The Thanksgiving sandoo is heaven in a grilled baguette: Porcini simmered seitan, marinated kale, grilled fennel stuffing, cranberry/orange relish and garlic aioli. It's a party in your mouth!
The long lines are more than worth the wait. Non vegans will be confounded by how much they enjoy eating tofu when it's prepared by Cinnamon Snail! Vegans will weep. Try every donut.
Leah KoppermanNovember 5, 2014Best food truck in NYC hands down. Even carnivores love it. Follow them on FB and Twitter to see where they are. All vegan deliciousness with many gluten free options.
Harumi UAugust 24, 2014Recognizable even from distance because of their color scheme, multi-vendy award winner! Lunch food as well as sweets are great. If you want cinnamon snail make sure to go earlier in the day
Everything is fantastic. Try: Korean BBQ seitan, creole tofu sub, Thai BBQ tempeh, five spice seitan, & maple mustard tempeh. All the donuts and cinnamon snails too.
It can be overwhelming deciding what to get, especially of you're veg and used to only having a few options. Pro tip: everything is delicious. And don't forget dessert. Those donuts will haunt you.
vegansaurusDecember 28, 2013Always a treat when it's in your hood! The crème brûlée donut gets a lot of attention and it's totally deserved. All the pastries are awesome. I think it's cash only.
The Corcoran GroupOctober 11, 2013Amazing food truck option for vegans. The line can be lengthy, but it's worth the wait for the Korean BBQ Seitan sandwich.
Lydia WellnerAugust 3, 2013Crazy lines most days of the week, but way better on Saturdays when they're parked in front if Trader Joe's in USQ. The plum pancakes are delish, and everything is vegan and organic! YUM.
Everything's delicious, which is a problem for chronically indecisive ppl. Ancho chili burger and creole tofu sandwich are winners. Don't forget dessert: Makers Mark donut / Cinnamon Snail.
ChristinaFebruary 20, 2016Loved the lemongrass 5 spice seitan on a grilled tortilla. Super light, healthy, & delicious!
Try the maple pecan waffles... dense and different from your normal waffles but very good! Share with a friend because $9 gets you 2 waffles each the size of your face.
The special is always great. So is the Korean BBQ. No wrong turns here. But if you get coffee, ask for extra hot, as it runs on the cooler side.
Every Sunday, catch the Snail at the Red Bank farmers market, 9-2. Anything you get will be among the best things you've ever eaten, vegetarian or otherwise.
By far one of the most amazing vegetarian/vegan places to eat at in New York City! Literally everything on their menu is scrumptious!
Their sandwiches and breakfast offerings are amazing, but make sure to try some of their baked goods too! The raw chocolate pudding is also DIVINE.
Amazing sandwiches and donuts - al pastor seitan sandwich, ancho chili seitan burger, hulk hogan donuts, creme brulee donuts. Yum!
Rhianna JamesonNovember 16, 2014Don't let the fact that it's vegan food scare you off. Whether you're vegan or not, it is the best food you will ever have. I guarantee it.
Margot MazurAugust 22, 2014Congratulations! You found the vegan food mecca of NYC! Get the breakfast burrito and a creme brûlée donut. 😍
Avoid going between 11:30 and 1:30 (especially 12-1) if you want to avoid the really long lines (up to 20 minutes). It's worth the wait though, if that's when you have to go.
Alexandria NeohMay 31, 2013The Croele Grilled Tofu sub was amazing!! And for someone who likes their meat, I could do without it for that one meal!
Birds Nest FoundationJune 10, 2015Try the the Maple Mustard Tempeh! Also known for their amazing donuts! All the bread is a gluten-free!
There's usually a line down the block but standing in line is worth it. Amazing and delicious vegan food!
I'm not one for veggie burgers usually, but their Gouchujang Burger Deluxe is incredible and huge. Totally worth the price.
BollareNovember 27, 2012Anytime this vegan food truck makes a stop on our block, you can find me in line. The Korean BBQ Seitan sandwich is amazing. –Tanya- If you see the words "creme brûlée," then get it. You've made a good life decision.
You can get just about any dish on greens instead of bread, but be warned, they don't do a very good job of removing the stems from the kale.
Denver LouisAugust 22, 2014It's like food truck heaven... I just wish the lines were shorter. It will take quite a while to get a bite If you go too late in the afternoon.
Burger WeeklyJanuary 9, 2014
Colleen McAndrewAugust 6, 2014Very creative menu and something for everyone! Sandwiches are full of flavor and filling!
Alexandra POctober 10, 2014One of the better vegan spots around with the most amazing raw vegan brownie
Allison YuJanuary 27, 2015Everything is good. Especially the blue corn pancakes they serve at breakfast
MoiraAugust 8, 2013The Red Curry special was magical. Get it if you can. Also these people are the friendliest. Buy their food
Valentina RutaOctober 27, 2013Great great food! And I am not vegan or vegetarian...but this place is just so good!
SarahNovember 13, 2014Delicious baked goods, you would never think you were eating vegan. Try the donuts!
- Carmella Lanni GiardinaNovember 24, 2014The Korean BBQ Seitan is AMAZE-BALLS! The donuts are fab too.
I've never had anything bad from this truck! Everything is delicious!
If you order one of their many incredible sandwiches, be sure to also take napkins. You will need them.
Joseph TerranellaJune 5, 2013Hang in there the long lines are worth the wait for filling and delicious vegan food
Get here early, or else you'll have to wait in a huge line. Ps: The sauce on the creole sub is delicious!
You can get any sandwich or burger on a bed of greens (kale and/or arugula).
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- 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
(201) 675-3755
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