Vegan
American
Beer/Wine
Fusion
Breakfast
Restaurant opened 2016 by vegan chef and author, Isa Chandra Moskowitz. Cuisine is billed as "swanky vegan comfort food." Offers a varied menu with example of choices include waffles, peach pie, poutine, deviled eggs, tofu benedict, risotto, scramble, bloody mary, mac n shews, and cheeseburger. Open Mon-Fri 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am-10:00pm.
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317 Union Ave (at Williamsburg), Brooklyn, New York, USA, 11211
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172 Reviews
First Review by Parasol
SoyKal-El
Points +4940
Loved it - Edit
I tried a milkshake from here that was probably one of the best I’ve had
Read moreveganqueenofqueensnyc
One of the best Vegan establishments in all of NYC IMO.
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maiamaia123
Points +269
Loved it. - Edit
Maybe Im biased because i wanted to come here so badly for my love of icm‘s recipes. But our visit at modern love did not dissapoint. On the contrary, the food was amazing, comforting, and filling (huge portions). We shared brokkolini with tempeh to start. I had the mac and shews, my partner the seasonal dish, turki pot pie. We were both satisfied afterwards and stuffed. The service was really good, too. Friendly and accomodating. Someone here mentioned the music being too loud, which I would second. Apart from that nothing to criticise. I‘m really happy I got to visit and enjoy a dinner at modern love.
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hwing
Points +606
Really enjoyed 3 out of 4 dishes! - Edit
I had tried Modern Love for delivery years back and remembered liking the food, but the food tasted even better in person! Went for brunch today on a holiday long weekend—no problem snagging a table as a walk-in. The ambience was cute, although the music was a touch loud and the ceiling fans were a bit overpowering for a fall weather day.
Read moreThe waitstaff were very friendly! The service was quite quick. Pricy but generous portions.
Tried 4 dishes and really enjoyed the first three!
1. Truffle Poutine - quite tasty but not reminiscent of a true Poutine. Not sure if the cashew cheese curds were particularly appetizing but the other elements were inviting and yummy
2. Shroom & Grits - very good! Probably my fave dish of the three. Very good mix of textures with the fried oyster mushrooms and the mushy grits. Felt very cozy.
3. Classic Mac & Shews - The fried tofu was excellent! Super good with delicious breading and nice, subtle flavor. The mac and cheese was also good, but the bright orange coloring was a bit intense and began to taste a little one-note after several bites. Would have enjoyed it more as a side dish in terms of saturated flavor and more reasonable price. ($24 seems like a lot of mac and cheese)
4. Apple Spice French Toast — was very dry, pretty bland, and overall lackluster. The cinnamon apples were too sweet. They forgot the maple syrup initially but it made it taste a bit better. Still not great. Would not recommend.
As an aside, the bathrooms were clean and very cutely decorated with the forest animal wallpaper!
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-14
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smsikora13
Points +26
Incredible experience! - Edit
Such delicious drinks, dinners, and desserts! Really enjoyed the space and music as well. 🙂
Read moreLavender Horchata
Classic Mac and Shews
Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake
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anthonymhill
Points +972
Lovely dinner - Edit
I had the mushroom calamari as a starter and then the mushroom and walnut burger as the main. For my drink, I had a jalapeño margarita. Everything was great. I was so full afterwards. Will go back again to try more dishes.
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connordavidson
Points +34
No One Does It Better - Edit
Isa Chandra Moskowitz is in my mind the most important vegan chef of the last 20 years. Her cookbooks are foundational for any vegan - approachable, interesting, and delicious. Eating at her restaurant is a showcase for her talents and I can’t recommend it enough.
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sunniedarko
Points +132
Best Mac & "Cheese" EVER - Edit
True comfort food. We shared the Buffalo Wings as starters and they were delicious. I ordered "Classic Mac & Shews" with crispy tofu and MY GOD, one of the best dishes I have ever eaten in my life, I almost cried. The waiters were very friendly and made us feel very comfortable. 100% recommendable.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-22
Pros: Mac & Shews, Different and careful food proposal, The light inside the restaurant was very cozy
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jordanel425
Points +68
Excellent vegan comfort food! - Edit
I got the mozzarella sticks and buffalo seitan wings, and they were excellent! Highly recommend if you like soul food.
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EatwellEatPlants
Points +408
Love love love this place - Edit
My (non vegan) friend told me how good this place is and she was right.
Read moreI visited in 2019 and 2023 when visiting from the UK. I will go back in a heartbeat if I ever travel to NYC again!
Pros: Portion size , Great service , Everything is flavourful
Cons: It's the wrong side of the Atlantic 😉
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JPDJr
Points +184
Great Brunch - Edit
Great Brunch spot. Had grits with fried oyster mushrooms and a side waffle. Good coffee too. 3 companions all loved their choices too.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-24
Pros: Lots of breakfast and lunch options, Creative flavor profiles, Good options for sides
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jonahpocz
Points +106
I love this Place - Edit
Chickpea parm sandwich is my favorite. Seitan Buffalo wings are also great!
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kmoffatt
Points +168
Excellent vegan cuisine - Edit
Enjoyed the chicken parm hero and oyster mushroom fried ‘chicken’ with gravy. The type of place you struggle to choose - so many great menu items!!
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GoodNewsVeg
Points +382
Isa Did It - Edit
This was somewhat of a pilgrimage for us - Isa's was my first vegan cookbook. I went simple, to learn how tofu and seitan SHOULD be cooked, by a pro. Flavors were great. I appreciated that there were healthy bowls on the menu, in addition to all of the "comfort" food vegan restaurants have started to serve (i.e., fried everything, burgers, etc.,). Isa is a star!
Read morePros: Isa, Murals in bathrooms, service
Cons: In Brooklyn
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C&CVegan
Points +626
Isa Does It Again!! - Edit
Being a huge fan of Isa Chandra Moskowitz’s cookbooks, a trip to Modern Love felt like a pilgrimage, of sorts. Great little spot in Williamsburg, nice atmosphere, excellent drinks, and outstanding food. The Brussels Aioli were a perfect starter, and the Acorn Squash Curry was out of this world. Paired my food with a delicious non-alcoholic Blood Orange Margarita & left feeling full and satisfied! Highly recommend!
Read morePros: Innovative, high-quality comfort food, Great mocktail options, Varied menu & generous portions
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VeganLens
Points +1342
Favorite Vegan Restaurant - Edit
Modern Love is my FAVORITE vegan restaurant in NYC. The dining room is beautiful, and you gotta check out the bathroom wallpaper! We always love sitting outside in the beautiful purple parklet. Everything on the menu is vegan, and they have a great brunch on weekends. They have some of the best vegan Italian creations as well!
Read moreIf you stop for brunch, you must try the Challah French Toast as it's one of the best things I've ever tried. We were also able to go when they unveiled their new lunch hours and menu. I had a delicious vegan Hot Honee Chicken Sandwich that was fantastic! The prices are also very fair considering the great quality of food and large portions.
Pros: Beautiful atmosphere , Delicious food, Great variety
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ngold24
Points +39
You Have to Go! - Edit
What didn't I love? I have been to Modern Love several times and each time I LOVE it more! They are always tweaking the menu and offer really delicious, creative specials. During our last visit we had the TV Dinner special which was an upgraded, vegan version of the 1970's frozen TV dinner. It had a little bit of everything and very filling! Some of the items were their famous mac & shrews with ranch, the mushroom fried chick'n and the mash & gravy PLUS a cute little brownie! It came in an actual tray too! They have great milkshakes and fun mixed bevs too!! Everything was SO good. This is a really nice, fun place for dinner. You have to check it out!
Read morePros: Excellent Vegan Food, Gluten Free Options YAY, Fun, restaurant with lots of specials. Great vibe!
Cons: Parking
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rtnc68
Points +649
Excellent - Edit
Really liked it. Had tofu rancheros - tasted great. Milkshake was very good - a bit expensive. #Veganuary
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Was last there in 2018 and it was REALLY noisy - very difficult to have a conversation with my dining partner. Otherwise, I thought the food was GREAT - and yes, it was a bit pricey.
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str
Points +167
Genuinely disappointing - Edit
I'm surprised at so many reviews saying this food is flavorful and delicious. This is my second time coming here (last time was 4 years ago) and both times, the food was remarkably bland. The frying technique is lovely: nice crispness on the deep-fried and blistered ingredients. But there is absolutely no flavor or depth to the dishes.
Read moreWe got: blistered shishitos (no salt or acid, just oil); mac & shews with mushroom bacon (the cheese is more of a runny gravy, no flavor except burnt from the mushrooms), mushroom fried chick'n (somehow the coleslaw was the only component with flavor), bread pudding (unapologetically sweet caramel), and tiramisu (an inedibly thick cracker that was impossible to break with a fork, topped with cream and no coffee flavor).
I hate to write this review because we love Isa's work, have all of her cookbooks, and make those recipes regularly. But this food is such a poor imitation of those recipes that I feel like people need to be aware and adjust their expectations.
Pros: Lots of options, Cute atmosphere
Cons: Lack of flavor
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chels2ocean
Points +1150
Too good! - Edit
Went here with a non-vegan friend to try out their recently updated menu. We had a full meal and got the fried mozzarella, the goddess bowl, garlic alfredo pasta, a hot chocolate, and a brownie a la mode. Everything was amazing, I highly recommend eating here!
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vegangal02
Points +205
Phenomenal! - Edit
Everything is so packed with flavor. We seriously enjoyed everything we tried!! A lot of nyc food has let us down, but not this place! Also, the portions are huge!
Read morePros: Flavor , Big portions
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foon
Points +683
Very disappointing - Edit
I really wanted this to be a great meal: I love Isa’s books, and have been following her work for decades. Nevertheless! Macaroni in a watery, insipid cheese sauce, with burnt mushroom bacon; mushroom fried chicken with no seasoning; tiramisu with no coffee. Everything we got was bland and flavorless. Adding a star for the fried items (mushroom chicken and tofu on the mac and cheese) which were well prepared, if flavorless, and for the house made ice cream, which is quite good.
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zolete
Points +462
Súper delicious food!!! - Edit
I strongly recommend Nachos!! I loved it! And edamame hummus as well. Nice and kind staff!
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CeciliaVargas
Points +254
Best sandwich - Edit
Started with an order of Nachos Molo which we shared and all of us loved. Ordered the Chickpea Parmesan Hero which was amazing. Big sandwich we split it. Came with fries. There’s also alcohol available.
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danielle.liebe
Points +58
Best of the Best - Edit
Some of the best food I’ve ever eaten. Never disappoints.
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makcurtis
Points +1110
💞💞💞 - Edit
I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Modern Love. We first fell in love with the Omaha location when we lived in Nebraska, and getting to visit the Brooklyn location after moving to NY was a dream come true. The food was spectacular and tasted just like we remember, and the service was attentive and friendly. We can’t wait to go back!
Read morePros: Friendly service , AMAZING vegan cheese
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LisaSpykers
Points +7893
The mushroom and walnut burger is dope - Edit
A group of us went here for lunch and ordered the mushroom and walnut burger, French toast, and waffles with seitan chikin.
Read moreI really enjoyed the burger -- it was nice to have a change from fake meats but something more interesting than beans. It came with a flavorful potato and tofu salad. The waffle was okay: the seitan chikin it came with was a little heavy in texture for my liking. The staff were really accommodating (we arrived late for a reservation although it fortunately wasn't busy).
Updated from previous review on 2023-09-27
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Raychel
Points +608
A must try! - Edit
Incredible food, friendly staff and lots of great options. We had a large party of six and were able to make reservations easily online. Everyone in our group had a great time.
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