Candle 79
(Now Closed)Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant and Gluten-Free Restaurant$$$$
Upper East Side, New York
The experts at Serious Eats and New York Habitat recommend this place
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soum paulApril 13, 2014Food is good but not super great. Pasta special was quite boring, but huevos rancheros was interesting.
Brittany SübersJuly 23, 2016Don't go for the ambience since it's similar to an upscale nursing home. I don't recommend the 'Benedict 79'. As a lifelong vegetarian I was disappointed in the tempeh, spinach, polenta - everything.
The Corcoran GroupAugust 19, 2013If you have a gluten allergy, you'll be in good hands when you visit this vegan restaurant. There's an entirely separate gluten-free menu, with plenty of mouth-watering options.
Josiah SmithMay 28, 2011Irony: Candle79 has battery operated candles on their tables. The food makes up for it, though.
Pieter 😜 DomNovember 3, 2009Try the dumplings, hummus, burrito & ravioli. And probably most of the other items on the menu. ****
Jenny HunterJanuary 30, 2010excellent vegan fare, don't leave without trying the coconut mint frappe Read more
Halstead PropertyOctober 5, 2011Where else can you find gluten-free stuffed avocados? You can't go wrong with anything that has their homemade Seitan either. And if you're new to the vegan world, their staff is incredibly helpful
Elisha DangJanuary 5, 2010Fantastic vegan cuisine. Definitely try the nachos. Filling and delicious!
go to this restaurant. eat anything on the menu. try not to start laughing at how good it is. Read more
Jason CastellaniNovember 10, 2011Get the burrito and Blonde Beer. Wasn't impressed, lack of flavor, over-priced.
New York HabitatDecember 7, 2011Good for special occasions and dates, this vegan restaurant is good enough to make even the grizzliest of carnivores rethink their eating habits. Definitely try the Seitan Piccata.
Rachel HMay 22, 2013If you have work to do, you certainly don't have time to come here for lunch. Holy shit slow.
GourmetLiveMarch 17, 2011When Gourmet Live sat down with Alicia Silverstone, she raved about the vegan menu at Candle 79. “Order the Seitan Picata & this peanut butter chocolate crazy mousse thing at the end. It is so good.”
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- Mon–Sat
- Noon–3:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–10:30 PM
- Sun
- Noon–4:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
(212) 537-7179
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Absolutely love this place with a wide range of vegan burgers, wrap and drinks. Their Buffalo Maitake Burger is sensational"
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"fried.seitan.medallion. amazing. especially if youre hungry! ask for more sauce on the side if you want :)"
Lucy Drummond - 8.6
"This place is amazing. Everything on the menu is fantastic. Very fun atmosphere and amazing with and without alcohol cocktails"
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