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American
Southern and soul food vegan restaurant launched 2021. Open Tue-Sun 5:00pm-11:00pm.
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111 E 7th St, New York City, New York, USA, 10009
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Last update on 13 Sep 2024 by geometric-noise
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Added by Poundie on 31 Mar 2021
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54 Reviews
First Review by JJones315
MomV3
Points +91
Not your same old same old…Very Creative - Edit
This felt like an upscale restaurant without the upscale prices. The food was creative and tasty! We had the meatballs, kale gratin and a pizza. The meatballs were outstanding!! The pizza was very good, much better than other vegan pizza that use too much fake cheese. The creative toppings really made it! The kale was our least favorite, because the other 2 were so delicious.
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ToeKneeOni
Points +258
Southern goodess! - Edit
Love the soul food and drinks! Reminds me of home. The fried green tomatoes are a must and the cocktail are creative and unique
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HDenny
Points +202
100% Vegan - Edit
Had a celebration dinner at this restaurant and the attentive was appreciated. The service was great and the waitress took time to explain how their menu works. The atmosphere was lovely as lights were dim and music playing in the back room. The jerk Mac and cheese was the best for me, it was creamy but had a spicy kick to it. I love the Franklin green dry vermouth cucumber drink it was really good and had a nice taste to it. Their kale salad was a taste of the tropical as it had various fruits and the ranch dressing was excellent. The night was even more special as the restaurant made my special day meaningful by having candles for the moment along with a glass to taste the event. The cornbread wasn’t my favorite.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-09-08
Pros: Environment , Food, Drinks
Cons: Music selection wasn’t the best due to language
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melbei
Points +27
Great service, great food - Edit
Very unique dishes, even for a vegan restaurant in nyc, and very tasty!!! Extremely friendly service and a nice location. We sat on the sidewalk and it was exquisite. Tex Roy, our server, was lovely. Will be back for a special occasion.
Read morePros: Great service!
Cons: Fried food, so if you’re feeling clean-eatin
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VeganDiorVibes
Points +76
OMG The Southern Fried Lasagna! - Edit
What’s not to like about Cadence?! The atmosphere, decor, super friendly staff, music and last but not least, THE FOOD! My 1st time going was with a group of 12 people so the menu was preset to certain items to accommodate a bigger party and it’s served family style. I was blown away by the flavors alone! The next 2 times I went, I was able to order anything off the menu and boy oh boy did I. It was definitely a splurge but worth it! The potato salad with the homemade pickles was amazing!! I enjoyed the crisp texture. The southern fried lasagna is my absolute favorite!! I could order 5 plates of it. For a special occasion or simply to treat yourself, dining at Cadence is an experience you won't soon forget!
Read morePros: Super friendly staff, Organic and Soy Free Menu , Southern Fried Lasagna
Cons: It can feel cramped when crowded , Can be expensive
Keyz2026
Glad you both had some great soul food in New York.
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varunprasad
Points +20
Great Southern Vegan Food - Edit
The food is amazing. It makes Southern classics vegan and does it by still celebrating the plant based ingredients instead of hiding them away.
Read morePros: Delicious
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VeganCookieLover
Points +3008
Best Southern Food - Edit
Dining at Cadence was a memorable experience, from the seasoned potato salad with a bit of crunch to the maple skillet cornbread with melty butter and mango jam, and palm cake with a flavorful chipotle aioli slaw. I liked the pine nut ricotta and spinach in the Southern fried lasagna, which has been called a “masterpiece.” But I didn’t care for the Beyond Meat ground beef in it. The cobbler was superb, with hot and tender berries and apple.
Read morePros: Creative Southern dishes , Skillet cornbread , Attentive service
Cons: Bathroom view from our intimate table
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rymc
Points +492
Amazing vegan soul food - Edit
We stopped in with a last minute reservation and wound up ordering half the menu. Everything was good - but a particular item I would call out is the Mac and cheese. I usually wouldn’t care too much (it’s not a dish I seek out) but this actually has a ton of flavor, would order again.
Read morePros: Great bartenders
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caraobucla
Points +24
My fave restaurant in NYC - Edit
Every time I go I feel like I’ve stumbled upon a hidden treasure. The decor is so damn cool but it’s the food that brings me back - the “crab” cake and especially the southern fried lasagne, which tbh I think about all the time. It’s a bit of a splurge but worth it, set apart by the chef’s innovative dishes
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-14
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NathaliaBermudez
Points +322
No bad options - Edit
Went here for an early dinner and loved everything we tried. Had the potato salad, the jerk mac & cheese, the heart of palm crabcake, the deep fried lasagna, and the cornbread. It was carb paradise. Server was very friendly, and the drinks were delicious.
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MiMi222
Points +40
Simply Delicious!! - Edit
The food was delicious and the service was fantastic!! I had the fried green tomatoes, cornbread, jerk mac, and fried lasagne! Can’t say enough good things about this restaurant!! I will be back!!!!
Read morePros: Service, Food, Chef explanations
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scottlovesanimals
Points +605
Favorite Vegan Place in the City - Edit
I’ve been many times and had most of the dishes, the grits and mushroom waffles are always stand outs. As a warning, they can be pretty hot. They usually recommend two plates per person but I’ve found it’s more like 1.5. It’s worth every dollar for food this good.
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pp2347
Points +964
It's all about the cornbread - Edit
The cornbread was hands-down the best I've ever tasted, and the mac and cheese was a creamy, cheesy delight. Everything on the menu was top-notch.
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MRish
Points +254
Overall cool - Edit
I had an ok time being here! I actually worked walking distance from this place when I went to support with a family member to eat. The ambiance was really nice. The Mac was seasoned well but a little too runny for me . My favorite would have been the cornbread but the butter was so cold and hard. I wish it was soft like the jam they served it with. You pay for the experience here not just the food. Overall the staff and the place was ok🌻.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-11-27
Pros: Close to where I worked , Beautiful ambiance, Seasoned delicious food
Cons: Cold hard butter on cornbread , Runny Mac and cheese
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goldconch
Points +497
Great spot - Edit
Cozy atmosphere, great menu, service and cocktail/mocktail offerings
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TofuInk
Points +300
Meh n tasteless - Edit
Cadence is a way overpriced unseasoned mess. We were shocked when our $31 friend lasagna had beyond meat in it and it doesn’t say it on the menu. Small over priced portions. Friend green tomatoes lacked any flavor and the cornbread was just too too sugary. We couldn’t believe how proud they were using palm oil butter on the cornbread, especially after seeing the destruction of the rain forest in Borneo. They also served us a $10 bottle of water. Just not good. 3 dishes $100. Go to Tiam instead.
Read morePros: Music.
Cons: So expensive , Tasteless , Staff disengaged
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askapop
Points +22
So delicious!!!! - Edit
Absolutely amazing. Finally no fake burgers and fries. Very tasty, very though-through vegan food. I have no words really.
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drosey
Points +48
Go here! - Edit
Really warm welcoming space. Delicious food - best vegan “soul food” you’ll probably ever taste. Terrific drinks. Warm friendly service. Highest rec!
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MichaelWalker
Points +66
One of NYC’s best - Edit
I really can’t understand how this place isn’t rated higher. As we ate our way through the city this place stood out as an absolute star.
Read moreLet’s set a few things. First, have a reservation. I feel like that goes without saying but it’s a smaller place. Do yourself that favor. It’s a smaller menu but there’s plenty to try.
The food is amazing. I can say that the fried green tomatoes and the buffalo mushrooms and waffle were highlights, but everything was delicious. The service (Tito) was excellent and I’d definitely go back.
Pros: Flavors and combinations , Service, Atmosphere
Cons: Smaller menu
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Prajna
Points +5831
Not worth it. - Edit
I don’t really understand why this place doesn’t have less stars. Is it the high price that makes people think it’s good?…
Read moreThe mac’n’cheese was terrible; pasta with a soupy cheese water at the bottom. I’ve had store-bought mac’and’cheese that was better.
The fries lasagna tasted very good. But it was so oily, and maybe made with a not so good oil, that I ended up waking at up night several times with indigestion, which I never have.
The ambiance is okay but the music was too loud for my taste. Service was good.
I wouldn’t recommend it at all.
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Tessaraeae
Points +76
Good but not worth the price - Edit
I was so excited to go here, but I’m sad to say I wasn’t wowed. I love gravy and soul food, but I felt like the dishes were yummy but just okay. Especially for the price. If they were cheaper I would be a lot more inclined to advocate for this place. I just don’t think I’ll return
Read morePros: Vegan , Cute restaurant
Cons: Expensive , Food is just okay
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tfish
Points +2944
Get the mushrooms - Edit
I'm a sucker for a good oyster mushroom....Cadence did not disappoint. Everything we tried was good, but both mushroom dishes were really incredible. Didn't get to try any desserts because the corn bread was too desserty already (and maybe a bit because we'd already spent $50 apiece without ordering drinks?)
Read moreWould come back here; good option for a date
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pod19
Points +99
Delicious southern food - Edit
Great takes on southern classics
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XenaWarriorPrincess
Points +2559
Authentic soul food made vegan - Edit
I was absolutely blown away by the food at Cadence! Everything was so tasty, flavorful, and VERY filling (partly due to the fat content as well LOL). They serve plant-based versions of authentic soul food classics, and you couldn't tell it was vegan! Our favorites were definitely the Southern fried lasagna and jerk mac & cheese. The buffalo oyster mushroom burger was also excellent. The palm cake was the only thing we were slightly less impressed with - the creamy slaw served with it was great, but the palm cake itself was a bit bland.
Read moreHowever, the menu is quite pricey. Expect to pay about 60-70$ per person. You will leave feeling very full though. Service could've been a bit friendlier as well; I found our server to be a bit curt.
Overall though, I still greatly enjoyed my experience here and would recommend visiting this restaurant if you're in East Village!
Pros: Delicious soul food, Finger-licking greasy goodness
Cons: Pricey, Service not too friendly
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ChelaLandau
Points +2414
Your gallbladder will hurt but you will be happy - Edit
Cadence is a beautiful restaurant with vegan Southern comfort food and all the calories and fat that implies. Everyone there was so friendly and the table for two was a cozy upholstered corner booth and comfortable.
Read moreIt is pricey and they suggested four selections for the two of us. We got the fried tomatoes , smoked grits, palm cake, collard green wrap and two drinks (wine specialty drinks, wine and beer only) and it came to $124. with tip. We would not have left hungry had we ordered less however but we were happy that we tried all the dishes we did.
We had a five-star experience because of the atmosphere and the service but I have to say personally not all the food was that spectacular - the grits were just so rich with not much crunch or texture, wrap was just ok, fried tomatoes were just amazing however.
We would return in a heartbeat once our gallbladders stop hurting.
This is another restaurant in Michael Kenney's empire.
Updated from previous review on 2023-05-22
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thommyd
Points +333
Soul food for the win always! - Edit
Vegan soul food in the heart of the big apple! Wonderful service, awesome vibes and really good food make this place want me to tell all my friends about it!
Read morePros: Atmosphere , Service , Food
Cons: A little loud
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PastaLana
Points +208
Authentically Southern, Delightfully Vegan! - Edit
Anyone who has indulged in classic Southern/Soul Food would be dubious of how a cuisine so traditionally drenched in butter and meaty bits, could possibly be veganized while still maintaining its Southernness and soul.
Read moreWell, Cadence has done it, right down to a Mac and cheese that you'd never believe is vegan! The oyster mushroom and waffles are delightful. I think my favorite dish was honestly the collard green wraps in some kind of delicious broth.
I would say the only dish that didn't completely WOW us was the cobbler we had for dessert. While the ice cream on top was sensational, the cobbler itself was very soupy. Tasty soup no less, but not my favorite.
Go for the food, and the creative wine-based cocktails. Maybe skip the dessert and order the cornbread.
Pros: Delicious classic southern/soul favorites, Great for a date , Interesting & thoughtful cocktails/wine list
Cons: Very loud , Dessert isn't their strong suit
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