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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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Last update on 30 Jul 2024 by Poundie
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283 Reviews
First Review by Jayness33
JonnathanQuezada
Points +46
Amazing spot ! - Edit
I suggest you try everything in their menu, but to start try the chicken parmigiana sandwich with fries. That’s the first dish that got me hooked ! Also the P.O. boy shrimp sandwich is a amazing ! You get what you pay for, lots of food and great portion of ties with each burger. They also got meals and Sunday brunch. Mimosas and drinks also available which is great if you’re celebrating.
Read morePros: Lots of options, Serve liquor , Fast service
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a3rd
Points +11
Amazing - Edit
Amazing food, hip hop vibe
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imogenmichel
Points +2750
Incredible buffalo wings! - Edit
I came here for dinner the other night with my partner and we were blown away by the seitan buffalo wings - they were so good! I can’t recommend them enough. The other items on the menu we had (shrimp po’ boy and tacos) were also very good and the service was exceptional. Highly recommended!
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PaulFroy
Points +337
A cosy surprise that is tasty 😋 - Edit
Found through Happy Cow and the pictures looked good. However, the pics do not do the food justice... walking in you are welcomed to smiling staff, a relaxed attitude with impeccable service and a warm environment being enjoyed by a full room of very happy people.
Read moreHaving eaten the buffalo wings for starter I can see why!
By far the best buffalo wings I have ever had. (Including the real thing). I followed it with the Shrimp Po’boy and it was good. Although I found myself wishing I had more wings to add in there too!
I think a new benchmark has been set for me.
Pros: BEST BUFFALO WINGS EVER!, Awesome tunes , Cosy atmosphere
Cons: Pricey but worth it, A little dark but atmospheric, No non-alcoholic beer
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ruinyourthroat
Points +34
awesome menu - Edit
couldn‘t decide what to order because the whole menu sounds awesome. we had the quarter pounder with fries and the sandwich and they were both delicious. the staff was super friendly and helpful. totally trying to come back.
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Veganlew63
Points +147
Great foods and awesone atmosphere!! - Edit
First visit to Urban Vegan Kitchen on Carmine Street in the West Village last night and we'll definitely be going back. Very cool setting with great music and friendly, helpful staff. Was a bit crowded as it was a Saturday night but they never rushed us. There's seating downstairs for groups but upstairs seems more fun and has the buzz. The menu offers "Smalls" and "Bigs" so we shared a bunch of things. Started with Chili fries, Mexican Steet Corn and a Garlicky Broccoli. Loved everything. The Chili fries were the best choice. Broccoli was delicious as was the corn. Just felt the portion of the corn was too small for the price but was very tasty (I know that's picky but was the only negative). Corn was really tasty but not enough for the $7 price. Then we're shared Seitan & Gravy and a Shrimp Po'boy. Both were excellent but I think I enjoyed the Po'boy a little more. Would order both again. We'll definitely go back as the Mac n cheese and the Ch'kun and waffles looked delicious too.
Read morePros: Lots of great choices, great vibe, good service
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MyGreenTongue
Points +478
Yummy food, cool space - Edit
I had the Urban Macro bowl and it was delicious. Great atmosphere and the staff were friendly, I’d definitely come back!
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Ivararash
Points +36
Excellent food and a cozy place - Edit
Had the BLT sandwich with handcut fries. Super good. Couldn’t finish the fries though lol. Highly recommended. 👌
Read morePros: All vegan, Great food, Good prices
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denailac
Points +395
Perfect - Edit
Everything about this place is perfect! The food, the atmosphere, the people. I took my very carnivore friends here and they loved it!
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ziffrus
Points +66
Every dish was incredible - Edit
My two non-vegan friends were gracious enough to agree to go to an all vegan restaurant with me. We chose UVK. It was a Tuesday night. We sat at the bar and were served by the best bartender ever. Fresh drinks with fresh ingredients and the best attitude ever. DJ Pasquale was next to the bar spinning the best tunes I’ve heard in quite some time.
Read moreNow the food...
Every dish we ordered was phenomenal. One of the things I have missed most since going Vegan is buffalo wings. UVK “wings” were awesome. If I could get these regularly, I would never miss traditional wings again. The Chickn and Waffles were ridiculously good . The “shrimp” Po-boy was amazing. I was so stuffed, I wasn’t going to try the taco, since hey, I’ve had vegan tacos before. Holy cow, the taco was also ridiculous.
I’m considering relocating to across the street from this place. Go there now!
Pros: Best vegan comfort food I’ve had, Large amount of great options, Bartender/DJ/Vibe of the place
Cons: I don’t live closer to the place
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TinaCheong
Points +485
It’s okay - Edit
I came here for an early dinner and beat the dinner rush. The service here could have been a little bit better, as the server took a really long time to give us water and then finally take our order despite the fact that there wasn’t that many tables.
Read moreAt this place we got the grilled cheese and their chicken and waffles. I don’t understand why the grilled cheese came in a bread that was hard to chew. I’ve had better vegan grilled cheese at other places for cheaper. Their chicken and waffles though were amazing. The chicken was cooked just right and the waffle was soft. Paired with the syrup it just perfect.
Overall I felt that the place is slightly overpriced, because the portions weren’t too big for the price you are paying. The grilled cheese was nothing special, but do give this place a try if you are craving for some vegan chicken and waffles. The service seems to be a hit or miss, so overall I probably wouldn’t return.
Pros: Decent seating area
Cons: Slightly expensive , Service was meh
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AbiM
Points +5320
Avo massaged kale!!! - Edit
Tasty food, good menu (avocado massaged kale!!!) with separate specials, nice dessert too (mississippi mud pie). Popular place, book ahead!!!
Read morePros: Great vibe, great music, Quick service
Cons: Dark so hard to get good photos
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JordanAshley
Points +18
Amazing Vibe - Edit
Comfortable, entertaining funkadelic experience full of sophisticated energy.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Flavorful , Specials available
Cons: Pricey
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Simon_the_BassPlayer
Points +155
Disappointing... - Edit
Maybe we came here on a bad day, as most of the other reviews lavish praise on this place. The food we were served was greasy (and I mean crrrrrazy greasy, like they were trying to copy a bad diner) and the fries were absolutely pickled in salt. Sure, it's a super-funky venue, the staff are incredibly nice and the music is fun.. our server took time out from painting a mural on the wall to show us to our seats, very boho... But then we were handed a BLT and a Vegan 'Beef' Burger, both of which appeared to have been sprayed with chip-fat, and servings of french fries which were layered in salt. Like I say, maybe the chef was hungover or something, but for the prices they charge here they'll need to do a lot better than that.
Read morePros: 'funky' , friendly staff
Cons: awful food, I mean really awful food.
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NadineVegano
Points +132
So good I went back with everybody! - Edit
I met a friend for dinner and was so happy to find this place, that I went back several more times with each of my family members. The food is delicious, the staff is super nice, and the place is cozy. Great everything!
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Chella
Points +189
Love this place! - Edit
Came in for brunch with my omni friends. They have something for everyone. “Chicken” and waffles were on point. Buffalo seitan impressed the nonvegans in the group. Looks like they do a lot of presentations on veganism which was cool to see.
Read morePros: Excellent options, Great for brunch
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ginap416
Points +36
I absolutely adore this place. - Edit
This is my go-to place for dinner out with friends. The wait staff is always incredible, and the place has nice personality. I love the Mac and cheese, the chicken and waffles, and the BLT. Great place to order a bunch of stuff and share with friends.
Read morePros: Great for sharing , Fun drinks , Amazing food & dessert
Cons: Pricey
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lindsay33
Points +90
Worth the price - Edit
Food was incredible. Me and a friend split the chicken & waffles along with chili fries and Mac and cheese and we couldn’t finish everything. Good portions but a little pricey, although I think it’s worth it
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bnjmn3
Points +52
Incredible - Edit
Wonderful brunch with all the home style favorites without the beat products! Loved the atmosphere, service and prices. Go!
Read morePros: Great food, Great service, In Greenwich close to the metro
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SusanSmith
Points +502
Every dish is great - Edit
I've yet to have a bad meal here. I've had the shrimp po boy, mac and cheese, breakfast sandwich, chicken and waffles, fried okra, and BLT. All of the dishes are messy and you'll have sticky hands after eating there... and that's a very good thing.
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westchestervegan
Points +1133
Awesome food, fun atmosphere. - Edit
So, let me start by saying the food and service was fabulous and the atmosphere was great. It is, however, a bit pricey for the sizes of the portions. The hush puppies were delicious, as was the jackfruit quesadilla. While the Mac and cheese was good, I have had better. Loved the Mississippi mud pie and seasonal blueberry pie. My son devoured his brownie all the way before I could take a bite but, he said it was AMAZING!! I will definitely go back and try more! It was part of the Blossom Group but, recently switched owners. The seating downstairs is a bit dimly lit for my liking and there was not a clear point of egress from downstairs, which concerned me if there was a fire.
Read morePros: Creative menu, Nice staff , Flavorful food
Cons: Pricey for the portions , Not a clear 2nd fire exit
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TrisBucaro
Points +149
Good, but pricey - Edit
Went with a friend for a spontaneous dinner, and the food we shared was incredible (Mac n cheese, chicken and waffles). However, it is very expensive and the portions are tiny.
Read morePros: Vegan
Cons: Expensive, Small portions
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calabrla
Points +76
Delicious! - Edit
Stopped in after pride and couldn’t have been happier in our choice. We had the buffalo wings, chicken and waffles and the shrimp po’boy. Everything was phenomenal! We can’t wait to go back!
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sfaulkiner
Points +154
Best Vegan Food in NYC - Edit
I LOVE the vegan food in NYC. I had a BLT here that was so phenomenal I couldn’t stop eating it long enough to get a photo. Dessert was also great. It appears to be staffed by the owner, so service isn’t always super fast, but the food is incredible.
Read morePros: Variety, Lots of seating, Public restrooms
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SarahBaker
Points +576
Tasted Good - Edit
This place had great atmosphere. It was fancy but not too fancy. I had the Chick'un Avocado Ranch Salad. I subbed out the fried seitan for the buffalo seitan for $2 (total price- $21). The prices were steeper than I expected for the portions but I might just be asking too much. My partner got the Country Fried Seitan ($22). It was also smaller than expected. The flavors weren't great enough for the value. But we were in a more expensive part of town I think. I took a star away because my meal was severely missing flavor and because of small portions. It wasn't until I left that I realized I never got any avocado. Still this was my first and I would definitely go back and try more things. The prices weren't that surprising compared to other places.
Read morePros: nice place, lots of seating, good entree options
Cons: expensive, don't go if really hungry
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CIII
Points +183
veganlife - Edit
Food is outstanding and service was top notch. Great cocktails, small plates.
Read morePros: Great food
Cons: Added up-surcharge.
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JJones315
Points +2355
Great food - Edit
So far, this is my favorite of the Blossom-group restaurants. The food (and I’m all about the food) is inventive with a healthy twist (not too oily or salty). The dining experience is super casual, which can be nice, but has its limits. For example: my sparkling wine was served in a water glass, apparently because they do not possess the appropriate barware. There was a DJ (I’m guessing that is the term for the person standing in front of 2 laptops and wearing headphones) so the noice level did not allow for comfortable conversation. That said, if you want great vegan food in a lively spot - this is a great choice. Staff were attentive and friendly.
Read morePros: 100% vegan , Great tasting food, Friendly staff
Cons: Loud music
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