(212) 537-7179

154 E 79th St (nr. Lexington Ave.)
New York, NY 10021 40.7748 -73.9587

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Neighborhoods: Upper East Side, Midtown

CANDLECAFE.COM

Hours:

Mon-Sat 12pm-3:30pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm

Sun 12pm-4pm, 5pm-10pm

Price:

$$$

Last updated 4.11.12

Category:

Catering, Restaurants, Certified Green Restaurant(R)

Payment Methods:

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Quiet, Brunch, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

Vegan, Health Food, New American, Vegetarian

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What People Are Saying About Candle 79

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An upscale version of the nearby Candle Cafe, this duplex attracts hard-core vegetarians and meat-eaters on their night off. Purple and gold lend a royal air to the leather booths, framed mirrors, and walled sconces, and huge windows upstairs offer a view of the namesake 79th Street. Though weekend nights and Sunday brunch draw the largest crowds, neighborhood residents master this vegan menu of quinoa-lentil cakes, seitan piccata, and sweet-potato pumpkin pie by popping in daily.

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The Extras:
Looking for something more casual? Visit Candle Cafe by the same owners
Know Before You Go:
You can have a private party even if you don't take up the whole top floor--the restaurant will curtain off a space sized for your group.
ambiance
62.5% positive
  1. “I'm usually not a big fan of vegeterian cuisine but great food coupled with the ambiance has got me to be a repeat customer.”
  2. “There are an growing number of vegetarian restaurants in the city - most are simple, comfortable places that offer good everyday menu options.”
  3. “The service was a bit too stale for the price and atmosphere.”
  4. “The service was fantastic, there were so many specials to choose from, and it was a very nice atmosphere.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “The bar was cool and the cocktails made with sake.”
food quality
95.0% positive
  1. “I'm usually not a big fan of vegeterian cuisine but great food coupled with the ambiance has got me to be a repeat customer.”
  2. “have an expectation for vegan food to have a little more style and excitement, that is, I expect at least one menu item to be new in some way, whether it be an interesting combination or a new ingredient.”
  3. “The food was great.”
  4. “then I wouldn't have to come here to get a fabulous meal and feel as good after the meal as I do during.”
  5. “The food is wonderful.”
  6. “This place is great from the delicious food to the friendly staff.”
  7. “Not only was my wife very pleased, but I also loved the food!”
  8. “Vegetarian/vegan cuisine is only as good as the staff's love and commitment to it and I have been to no other such restaurant in New York where this is greater.”
  9. “My favorite dishes are the chimichurri and the seitan picatta - but really you can't go wrong with any selection.”
  10. “This is absolutely the best place to take your non-vegetarian friends who squirm at the idea of a meal without meat.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “My favorite dishes are the chimichurri and the seitan picatta - but really you can't go wrong with any selection.”
  2. “There are an growing number of vegetarian restaurants in the city - most are simple, comfortable places that offer good everyday menu options.”
  3. “have an expectation for vegan food to have a little more style and excitement, that is, I expect at least one menu item to be new in some way, whether it be an interesting combination or a new ingredient.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “It is very nice restaurant.”
  2. “Finally we vegetarians can have have our nice place too.”
  3. “This is absolutely the best place to take your non-vegetarian friends who squirm at the idea of a meal without meat.”
service
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. “This place is great from the delicious food to the friendly staff.”
  2. “The service was a bit too stale for the price and atmosphere.”
  3. “Vegetarian/vegan cuisine is only as good as the staff's love and commitment to it and I have been to no other such restaurant in New York where this is greater.”
  4. “The service was fantastic, there were so many specials to choose from, and it was a very nice atmosphere.”
  5. “The service was perfect, the environment was great and catered to either dressy or casual.”
  6. “The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and always make excellent recommendations.”
value
0.0% positive
  1. “The service was a bit too stale for the price and atmosphere.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

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4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/17/12

Best Vegan Cuisine in NYC

by Tatiana52

Did I mention that this is the some of the best vegan cuisine in NY? Always delicious, fresh, flavorful and quality. Every single time.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/13/12

This place was AWESOME!!!

by bevneill

This place was AWESOME!!! Excellent vagan restaurant The service was good, the environment was great The food is flavorful and cooked to perfection.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/10/12

Fancy schmacy vegan

by AnnieColbert

Leave your hemp fanny pack at home, vegans, because this place is clas$y (intentional use of dollar sign). Delicious food, but stick with the cooked stuff since the raw plates are small and heavy on the sprouts and lettuce.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/30/12

Best Brunch

by jerodmanley

My girlfriend, who is a vegetarian, turned me onto this place. For not being a vegetarian myself I really enjoy coming here for brunch. Their lentil cakes are awesome.

Green Restaurant All Certified Green Restaurants® meet the minimum certification criteria of the science-based standards of the Green Restaurant Association (GRA), a national non profit dedicated to Greening Restaurants since 1990. Certified Green Restaurants® implement transparent and verified environmental steps in seven environmental categories: Energy, Water, Chemicals, Food, Packaging, Waste, and Building. Learn more about the GRA's standards and how to Dine Green.

The Details on Candle 79

Place Categories:

  • nice place
  • fantastic service
  • great vegan dining
  • incredibly knowledgeable staff
  • very nice atmosphere
  • fabulous meal
  • best culinary experience
  • great vegetarian option
  • best vegetarian
  • delightful setting
  • best vegetarian meals
  • only as good vegetarianvegan cuisine
  • excellent recommendations
  • good everyday menu options
  • interesting combination
  • great motherbaby
  • not big fan
  • great environment
  • cool bar
  • very nice restaurant
  • perfect date spot
  • favorite dishes
  • great food
  • really good chimichurri
  • great original candle cafe

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