Candle Cafe

Seasonal, organic cuisine—not for vegans only / $$

1307 3rd Ave. between E. 74th-75th Sts.
(212) 472-0970, fax -7169
Mon-Sat 11:30 AM-10:30 PM, Sun till 9:30 PM

2nd location, Candle 79:
154 E. 79th St. between Lexington-Third Aves.
(212) 537-7179
Mon-Sat 11:30 AM-10:30 PM, Sun till 9 PM

6 train to 77th St. & Lexington
www.candlecafe.com
Reservations suggested for large parties
Takeout & delivery available
Visa, MC, AmEx, Discover

A wavy wall echoes the menu's unexpected curves. The soy burger has a pleasant char-grilled flavor. Seitan Chimichurri (marinated wheat gluten) are succulent. Huge Asian dumplings are supplied in triplicate. And the daily special we had—lemon parsley ravioli in truffle tomato sauce—was memorable. Don’t miss the peanut butter and jelly smoothie with blueberries, vanilla soy ice cream, soy milk, and peanut butter. The menu is vegan—no meat, fish, eggs, or dairy—but meat eaters who ignore the Candle Cafe are cheating themselves. It's not just a great vegan restaurant but a great restaurant.

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