(212) 645-0310

45 8th Ave
New York, NY 10014 40.7383 -74.0042

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Neighborhoods: West Village, Downtown

Last updated 11.30.11

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Restaurants, Coffeehouses

ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “In general, the food is good and it's vegetarian, the seating area is comfortable and the music is usually good.”
  2. “love this place, primarily because the city has a shortage of vegan-friendly restuarants I can feel comfortable going to alone when I'm out running errands or shopping.”
  3. “Service is fast and friendly and the atmosphere is hip and comfortable.”
  4. “I've read several other reviews here and apparently this is a pattern and one the owner seems comfortable with.”
  5. “It is exciting to find a cafe serving mainly veggie and vegan food in a nice, bright open atmosphere.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “Also very Kid friendly, great desserts including amazing vegan cupcakes, vegan ice cream cookie sandwiches, cookies, shakes.”
drinks
78.5699987411499% positive
  1. “In these times of crazy mass exodus of independent coffee shops, this is a one of a kind cafe in NYC: veggie food + coffee+ wifi + friendly staff for an affordable price.”
  2. “One of my favorite coffee shops in the city.”
  3. “Food is fine, coffee is great.”
  4. “(Only a granola bar I tried once was pretty good, hence the extra star.)”
  5. “Though the milk-less shakes are a bit pricey at $5, the mocha espresso shake is still and irristible to-go item on a hot day.”
  6. “And the coffee is not all that great and overpriced.”
  7. “The coffee and food are decent (not exceptional, but acceptable); the tea selection is quite good, though.”
food quality
94.2300033569336% positive
  1. “Great sandwiches!”
  2. “It is a casual counter service place with the world's most amazing simple vegan and vegetarian food.”
  3. “If you want vegetarian/vegan food in the West Village pay this place a visit, but expect to be met by the worst customer service.”
  4. “My only complaint is that they took my favorite sandwich off the menu, the Nicose sandwich it was true heaven on this planet.”
  5. “In general, the food is good and it's vegetarian, the seating area is comfortable and the music is usually good.”
  6. “Very nice vegetarian/vegan food.”
  7. “I've never seen reagular meat souvaki's this greasy but i'm willing to look past this since the sandwich tasted pretty good.”
  8. “There's plenty of seating, a sizeable veggie food menu, and I didn't think the staff were rude (or "surly") at all.”
  9. “I'd say the prcies are pretty normal for the city, $7 for a wrap or sandwich, which somes with a little side salad of good greens and sliced carrots.”
  10. “know that my husband, a non-vegetarian, would love the food here as well.”
  11. “In these times of crazy mass exodus of independent coffee shops, this is a one of a kind cafe in NYC: veggie food + coffee+ wifi + friendly staff for an affordable price.”
  12. “The food is great!”
  13. “The food is tasty and a little expensive by sandwiches and salad standards - but keep in mind, it's NYC.”
  14. “The staff is friendly and lively, the crowd is young and political, and the food is to die for.”
  15. “The food is good but too expensive ($7 a salad wrap).”
  16. “Amazing sandwiches, and salads, burritos, breakfast food, so far I haven't had anything I haven't liked.”
  17. “Really enjoyed the Philly Cheesesteak sandwich made with seitan and soy cheese.”
  18. “Many other, better options around with better food and decent staff.”
  19. “Baked goods are yummy too!”
  20. “That being said, I think that the food is fantastic!”
  21. “It is exciting to find a cafe serving mainly veggie and vegan food in a nice, bright open atmosphere.”
  22. “S'nice is a charming place in the west village with the best paninis EVER.”
  23. “The coffee and food are decent (not exceptional, but acceptable); the tea selection is quite good, though.”
  24. “Some of the best sandwiches in town!”
  25. “In the mood for a hands-down delicious pressed sandiwch (they're huge, I often save the other half for dinner), I recommend the tri-color panini with gorgonzola, the melted fontina and sundried tomato pesto, or the grilled veggie one.”
  26. “Also very Kid friendly, great desserts including amazing vegan cupcakes, vegan ice cream cookie sandwiches, cookies, shakes.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “The coffee and food are decent (not exceptional, but acceptable); the tea selection is quite good, though.”
  2. “Many other, better options around with better food and decent staff.”
  3. “Shame because the veggie selection looks good, but I will not be going back.”
  4. “My only complaint is that they took my favorite sandwich off the menu, the Nicose sandwich it was true heaven on this planet.”
  5. “There's plenty of seating, a sizeable veggie food menu, and I didn't think the staff were rude (or "surly") at all.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “S'Nice is a great place to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon, or just to stop by for a quick bite.”
  2. “nice place to write, read, chat, etc.”
  3. “These are the people who always, always gave me super healthy portions with a smile and always took my pickup order so politely and I just loved everything about this restaurant - and still do - the FOOD is incredible, the environment could not be cozier ”
  4. “This is a nice place to sit with a laptop, book, friend, etc.”
  5. “S'nice is a charming place in the west village with the best paninis EVER.”
  6. “What a shame that such a nice place is ruined by surly staff.”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “have always been a S'nice fan and was so excited to go back last week for a visit after my office moved away from the neighborhood.”
service
87.5% positive
  1. “Also very Kid friendly, great desserts including amazing vegan cupcakes, vegan ice cream cookie sandwiches, cookies, shakes.”
  2. “Atmosphere is perfect, just get rid of that guy and others that people have complained about!”
  3. “love this place, primarily because the city has a shortage of vegan-friendly restuarants I can feel comfortable going to alone when I'm out running errands or shopping.”
  4. “Everything's nice except the service.”
  5. “Service is fast and friendly and the atmosphere is hip and comfortable.”
  6. “The staff is very friendly - think earthy granola hipsters.”
  7. “These are the people who always, always gave me super healthy portions with a smile and always took my pickup order so politely and I just loved everything about this restaurant - and still do - the FOOD is incredible, the environment could not be cozier ”
  8. “If you want vegetarian/vegan food in the West Village pay this place a visit, but expect to be met by the worst customer service.”
  9. “Many other, better options around with better food and decent staff.”
  10. “When I went to CitySearch to look up the phone number, I was shocked to see reviews of rude people and bad servers - this is simply as far from the truth as possible.”
  11. “The staff is always friendly and some of them even remember my orders, even if I haven't been in for weeks.”
  12. “The staff is friendly and lively, the crowd is young and political, and the food is to die for.”
  13. “In these times of crazy mass exodus of independent coffee shops, this is a one of a kind cafe in NYC: veggie food + coffee+ wifi + friendly staff for an affordable price.”
  14. “There's plenty of seating, a sizeable veggie food menu, and I didn't think the staff were rude (or "surly") at all.”
  15. “What a shame that such a nice place is ruined by surly staff.”
  16. “It is a casual counter service place with the world's most amazing simple vegan and vegetarian food.”
value
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “The prices are fantastic.”
  2. “These are the people who always, always gave me super healthy portions with a smile and always took my pickup order so politely and I just loved everything about this restaurant - and still do - the FOOD is incredible, the environment could not be cozier ”
  3. “would rather eat at Snice then any number of pricey Vegan eateries.”
  4. “Though the milk-less shakes are a bit pricey at $5, the mocha espresso shake is still and irristible to-go item on a hot day.”
  5. “And the coffee is not all that great and overpriced.”
  6. “The food is good but too expensive ($7 a salad wrap).”
  7. “In the mood for a hands-down delicious pressed sandiwch (they're huge, I often save the other half for dinner), I recommend the tri-color panini with gorgonzola, the melted fontina and sundried tomato pesto, or the grilled veggie one.”
  8. “In these times of crazy mass exodus of independent coffee shops, this is a one of a kind cafe in NYC: veggie food + coffee+ wifi + friendly staff for an affordable price.”
  9. “The food is tasty and a little expensive by sandwiches and salad standards - but keep in mind, it's NYC.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “S'Nice is a great place to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon, or just to stop by for a quick bite.”
4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/24/11

Tasty things for vegans and vegetarians

by blacktrillium

Awesome place with all sorts of vegan replacements for traditional favorites - like the triple decker club, a "meatball" sandwich with Parmesan and sauce, and even a seitan Philly cheesesteak. There are also vegan brownies, crumb bars, and other baked goodies. I love that the menu has so many, many options for both vegetarians and vegans, including soy cheese, which you can add to any item. I've had the smoked tempeh wrap and the sesame "chicken" wrap, both of which were delicious, albeit a bit salty. My friends have had the cheesesteak and the hummus sandwich, which were also good. I've asked to have soy cheese and avocado added, and it wasn't a problem. I also like that the sandwiches come with a small side salad. The staff is nice and the service is really quick; they come and bring your order over to you. Once a friend and I went close to the end of the night and the guys working were a bit impatient (borderline rude) to get us and a few other patrons out of there, but I can understand that.

The space is open and sort of raw, with small, two-seater wooden tables and larger "communal" tables for laptop use, etc. I loved the simplicity of it, the almost barn-like feel, and the bookshelf they have against the wall crammed with books and things. It's never been too crowded and there are plenty of tables. For a vegan this is a really great place for coffee, food, and treats.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

09/01/10

Great Menu!

by snozzberryjam

Not sure what people are complaining about. $7 for a wrap or $8 for a sandwich in this town is a steal. You are in NYC. Try going down the block to Chelsea Market and spend less than 10 bucks for something that is that good. This place has a fantastic menu with healthy treats. Sure there are other healthy alternatives in the area but they are few and far between. I am not a vegetarian yet I go here because I like the menu and I feel great after eating here. I don't care that the guy behind the counter didn't kiss my **** before I purchased my food. I am there to get my healthy wrap and go back to the office so I don't have to eat at the 20 other horrible options around me.

3 Star Rating: Average

06/01/10

Cute little shoppe

by gaiamcraft

This is a great little "serve yourself" shoppe. The prices are fantastic. Very nice vegetarian/vegan food. My favorite is the curry cauliflower wrap, which is big enough to have for lunch and dinner. The cookies/cupcakes come in wheat-free options and are delicious. The daily side salads are great tasting and healthy as well.

Perfect place to spend your lunch break, hook up your laptop, or read a book.

  • Pros: wraps, salads, sweets, price
2 Star Rating: Below Average

03/25/10

Emperor's new vegetarian restaurant

by mmail

This place is definitely like the emperor's new clothes. Food is way over-salted in pretty much any sandwich or wrap I've tried. And the coffee is not all that great and overpriced.(Only a granola bar I tried once was pretty good, hence the extra star.) And agree with other reviewers...you can often count on an eye-roll or a scowl to go with your coffee. Who knows why these people are in the service industry if they're so bitter? I guess if you're vegetarian/vegan and have few choices you'd have to force yourself to think this place was the coolest place around...but for the rest of us, we see it for what it is. Overrated, underwhelming, disappointing. Many other, better options around with better food and decent staff....

  • Pros: not much
  • Cons: food, coffee, staff
4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/24/08

Great Cafe / Veg Snack

by billmand1

Great to have fresh-cooked vegetarian options while having coffee. Lot of regulars give it a local feel, but not too offputting. Overall solid. Really enjoyed the Philly Cheesesteak sandwich made with seitan and soy cheese.

The Details on 'snice

Place Categories:

  • nice great place
  • good vegetarian food
  • amazing vegan ice cream cookie sandwiches
  • always friendly staff
  • great coffee
  • healthy daily side salads
  • recommend tricolor panini
  • favorite curry cauliflower wrap
  • nice everything
  • fast service
  • nice open atmosphere
  • delicious sandiwch
  • poor taste
  • good comp salads
  • favorite plate
  • ridiculous glare
  • pricey vegan eateries
  • yummy baked goods
  • amazing burritos
  • great desserts
  • pricey milkless shakes
  • pretty good granola bar
  • like nastiness
  • affordable price
  • great shoppe
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