Vegan
American
Pizza
Fast food
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Breakfast
Manhattan vegan restaurant and bar offering Southern style American comfort food like waffle & chickn, seitan and gravy, breakfast tofu scramble, buffalo pizza. Brunch till 4pm. Replaced Cafe Blossom in 2016. Black-owned. Relcated from 41 Carmine St. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri 11:00am-11:00pm, Sat 10:00am-11:00pm, Sun 10:00am-10:00pm.
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265 W 23rd St, New York City, New York, USA, 10011
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Featured Review
Cabbagedealer
Points +685
Delicious brunch - Edit
Food was delicious. We were there with a group of 8 people (5 normal and 3 non-vegan) and everyone liked it.
Read moreService was fast and good too.
I highly recommend this place.
Will be back again.
Guest
238 Reviews
First Review by Jayness33
MarthaGreally
Points +562
Great vegan meat options - Edit
Fully vegan place and was cool inside with great vibes. My husband got the chicken and waffles and he liked them other than the creamy sauce which didn’t really go. I got the fried rice with vegan steak and it was really tasty but a little bit over cooked on the rice. We shared the coconut sheik and that was my favourite thing it was delicious and super crispy. I enjoyed it but compared to other stuff we tried in NY it wasn’t my favourite. Lovely staff as well.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-05-27
Pros: Vegan steak , Fully vegan , Fun music and decor
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SofiatheFungi
Points +26
The "salmon" is out of this world! - Edit
This place is amazing. Cool music and decor, super sweet and helpful workers, and of course AMAZING food. The korean "chicken" appetizer was both crispy and juicy and super flavorful. I had the salmon and alfredo entree and the salmon is actually unbelievable. The realism in look and flavor is so accurate that if I wasn't in a fully vegan restaurant I would've been scared someone mixed up my order with real salmon.. Needless to say I totally reccomend this place.
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RavinderSehgal
Points +98
Excellent brunch spot - Edit
This place is perfect for brunch in manhattan. I brought 8 people and the staff and co-owner Danny were super accommodating and helpful.
Read morePerfect location in Chelsea and everyone was happy. Thank you!
Pros: Great place for larger group , They said salmon tasted like real salmon., Great intro spot for non-vegans
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JazzyRain
Points +28
SO GOOD - Edit
Heard many a time that UVK is great. Finally went because it was close by (23rd St CE station). Oh my goodness! Absolutely fantastic. The vibes are immaculate, with excellent music, decor and staff. I think the best chick’n and waffles in the city. Delicious loaded broccoli. The orange juice based mocktail with cinnamon was also divine. And what a treat to have a non alcoholic espresso martini!
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suzlive
Points +569
Chicken and waffles 😻 - Edit
First time visiting in the new location. Vibe was great and the menu remains excellent. I am obsessed with the kitchen and waffles here. The kbbq wings are also so worth it.
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mcnixon
Points +47
Fantastic food in a great setting - Edit
Got a delicious lunch at UVK - chicken and waffles were amazing, also tried the broccoli small plate, which was excellent. Extremely cool restaurant with great music, atmosphere and friendly service. One of the best vegan spots in NYC! Only negative would be that the main courses are perhaps a little on the pricey end, but definitely worth it. The portion sizes are generous however, and the small plates are also quite substantial.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Great service, Good vibes
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aveganchild
Points +58
Delicious - Edit
The place is so nice, and the music is nice. I had the Belgian waffles, and it was great. The staff is really nice, and this is a great food place. 9 thumbs up!
Read morePros: Service, Food, Vibes
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Artfulaction
Points +164
Fun brunch - Edit
Love the atmosphere here, the staff is so nice, and the food is good. Great place to get some comfort food in a chill spot.
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owensmith530
Points +102
Wonderful dinner - Edit
We couldn't believe how real the Buffalo wings, steak, and salmon tasted like the real thing! I was especially impressed with the salmon. The cocktails and cocktails were delicious. I also really liked the art and artist photographs on the walls. The wait staff was attentive and kind.
Read moreI got the salmon with fettuccine pasta. There was too much pasta relative to the salmon and it was a bit of a small bowl, but it was very tasty. I would still come back to try other items on the menu!
Updated from previous review on 2025-04-28
Pros: Atmosphere, Waiting staff, Food
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vegangrocerygrabs
Points +1627
Vegan Brunch - Edit
Stopped in Urban Vegan Kitchen with my family before heading out of town. We all shared a breakfast sandwich, French toast, and chikn and waffles. Everything was really good! My omni family members enjoyed their choices as well which is always a win. The standout was definitely the chikn and waffles, the seitan had great flavor.
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JenKate
Points +61
Chill vibes great food - Edit
Me and my omni dad went here first night in the city and were not disappointed. He got the chickn waffles which were so good and I ordered the steak and rice which is also recommend! Great drinks offers, friends staff, great vibes!
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Great food, Variety
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SabineHerold
Points +47
Gutes rein veganes Restaurant - Edit
Das Essen war sehr gut, der Preis allerdings verglichen mit manch anderen Veganer Restaurants in NY etwas höher, aber durchaus akzeptabel.
Read moreSehr zu empfehlen
Pros: Rein vegan, Atmosphäre, Gutes Preis/Leistungsverhältnis
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hnn1
Points +413
Breakfast for dinner! - Edit
I got the golden child French toast. I loved the components of the berry jam and fresh fruit. Next time I will ask for it to be a little more well done because it was a little mushy for me, but it tasted great!😄
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Tom1973
Points +684
Great vibe! - Edit
This was one of the more fun vegan dining experiences in NYC. The interior is eclectic, the music was great and the staff and food was top notch. The blue cheese for the Chunk steak sandwich was to die for.
Read morePros: Great blue cheese , Chunk steak sandwich was fantastic
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stefanietravels
Points +550
Brunch! - Edit
We love vegan brunch! Chikn and waffles was 5 stars. Savory and the kale on top put it over the top. Breakfast burrito was a hit too. Only bummer was they were not serving espresso drinks.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-04-07
Pros: All vegan, Variety of options
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nlhaigh
Points +867
Must go - Edit
Fantastic vegan restaurant on W23rd. Every ingredient of each item on my plate was super fresh and top-notch. We visited Sunday morning without a booking and got a table right away.
Read morePros: Great tasting food, Super friendly service, Welcoming atmosphere
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FrancineSafir
Points +125
Best vegan onion rings in the world! - Edit
Delicious food! Great service! The house made burger was delicious!! As was everything else!
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SoyKal-El
Points +6253
Classic comfort food - Edit
Overall a great little spot. Food was all tasty, though did seem like something you could fairly easily replicate at home rather than only find in a restaurant.
Read moreBecause of that it felt a bit pricey for me.
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pianomom
Points +255
LOVE the pizza - Edit
I absolutely loved the Hollywood Pizza I had. I substituted the seitan for tempeh for more protein. Th me restaurant decor is fabulously creative.
Read morePros: Pizza!, Cool hip decor
Cons: The organic red wine was not great
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Cabbagedealer
Points +685
Delicious brunch - Edit
Food was delicious. We were there with a group of 8 people (5 normal and 3 non-vegan) and everyone liked it.
Read moreService was fast and good too.
I highly recommend this place.
Will be back again.
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Amyc26
Points +226
Great place - Edit
I had a salad, which was huge! It's nice to have fresh options available.
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AnitaDollar
Points +5675
Great vegan soulfood and brunch - Edit
What an amazing place. Cozy, friendly, and yummy - the chicken waffle was super good, as was the broccoli dish we ordered!! I can't wait to go back and try more of their amazing menu.
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CarmenTheVegan
Points +91
The best food in NYC - Edit
I believe this French toast will be one of the reasons I might return to NYC❤️
Read moreWe enjoyed a lovely weekend brunch here with a group of vegans and non-vegans, everyone had a great time. Really nice staff and fast service as well
Pros: Amazing food, especially the whole day breakfast, Quick service , Great for vegans and non-vegans alike
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phoeberogers
Points +70
Delicious vegan food - Edit
We seriously struggled to choose what to have here, because so many of the options sounded amazing.
Read moreI ended up going with this ‘steak’ sandwich thingy which was the best vegan steak I have ever had. It was so soft, meaty and just fell apart in your mouth.
My friend had the Mac and cheese and said it was amazing. Staff were incredibly friendly. All in all it was a 10/10.
Updated from previous review on 2025-01-29
Pros: Food, Service
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rtnc68
Points +949
Worth a visit - Edit
Pleasant staff and good menu options. #Veganuary
Read moreTurnipForPlants
Looks like a cool spot.
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Doctordeb
Points +328
Fantastic vegan food - Edit
Very dark storefront we almost walked past it, but so happy we went in. Friendly service. They recommended a special, a salmon burger and it was terrific! Most people were getting the chicken and waffles so next time! The mushroom chai was delicious. What a great place!!!
Read morePros: Fab vegan food , Great atmosphere
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Peachy24
Points +98
FAB! - Edit
Its a really cool restaurant, love the food, staff, and art decor. The oyster mushroom asada was really good. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Food, Service, Art
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