Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Pizza
Italian
Fast food
Take-out
Kosher vegetarian pizza and Italian shop with counter service. Offers pizza, pasta, vegan desserts, wheat-free pizza options. Offers soy pepperoni and vegan cheese. Reported closed August 2022.
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2578 Broadway (at Upper West Side, Manhattan), New York City, New York, USA, 10025
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Last update on 31 Aug 2022 by Poundie
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29 Reviews
First Review by Poundie
frederickiv
Points +358
Big menu - Edit
Had a hard time deciding what to order because of all the menu options and so many unique and delicious looking pizzas! All vegetarian, mostly vegan though. And tons of gluten free options which is nice to see too! Would definitely go back to try some other varieties
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MKorvesis
Points +2338
Tasty vegan options - Edit
I liked the unique vegan options
Read morePros: Very tasty food, Unique options, Good service
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mattsvegan
Points +101
Tasty + Healthy Vegan Pizza - Edit
I stopped by Cafe Viva on the Upper West Side. They've been serving #vegan pizza for almost 30 years! I got one of their classic slices - the Zen - with crumbled miso tofu, pesto, mushrooms, caramelized onions, and sun-dried tomatos on a spelt crust. It has an earthy, healthy feel - but with delicious flavors. I also tried the Stromboli with vegan sausage and peppers. It was great.
Read moreThey also have vegan pastas (including lasagna), gluten-free options, and a great selection of sweets from Vegan Treats (the amazing bakery in Pennsylvania): Peanut Butter Bombs, Tiramisu, Carrot Cake and more.
Definitely check this out - especially if you're on the UWS and need vegan or gluten-free options!
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Gluten-free options
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LivDonovan
Points +62
Good place - Edit
Good pizza, great vegan tiramisu and other desserts best I’ve ever had! Vegan or not!!! I love whipped cream and the texture and taste of their tiramisu is great. All the desserts here are vegan which is a switch cuz most places dont think about vegan dessert. Pizza is very good too.
Read morePros: Great dessert, Great pizza
Cons: Wish more vegan pizza options, Vegan cheese not great, Expensive
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SableStrout
Points +1262
Flavorful & Big portions - Edit
Loved the vegan zen slice and the vegan sausage and peppers calzone. Tons of flavor and creative toppings on the vegan options, and huge portions! I also got the vegan tiramisu and it was amazing!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Large portions, Flavorful and creative
Cons: Not entirely vegan
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CaitlinLovesLife
Points +1643
Great vegan pizza selection!! - Edit
I was met with a plethora of choices, and it seemed to be about 50/50 in terms of vegetarian to vegan offerings. I really enjoyed the two slices I choose, and washed it down with a delicious Ginger Tumeric Lemonade. Will definitely return!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly staff, Fun 90s music
Cons: Expensive
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adzaho
Points +95
Delicious! - Edit
Food is excellent and the staff are very aware of what is and what isn't vegan. Garlic knots are to die for.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-09-17
Pros: Garlic knots and great pizza, Delivery, Accodomating staff
Cons: Gnocchi in cream saucewas a little bit too liquidy
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jordane73
Points +50
Pizza vegan - Edit
Pizzeria à l'américaine donc pizza à la part. Plusieurs choix vegan.
Read morePros: Beaucoup de choix vegan ,
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jlodroid
Points +72
Excellent pizza and desserts - Edit
Cozy little place with well marked vegan items. Loved both the vegan slices I had. All desserts vegan and so good!!
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UnaMJ
Points +182
delicious:-) - Edit
i tried two vegan slices, one w/ just vegan cheese sauce and one w/ more toppings. both were delicious and massive, and the cheese was really good! would recommend!
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GiraffeGirl
Points +258
Great accidental find - Edit
Didn't think there would be any vegan options in here but they had 4!
Read moreOn the day I went they had the Speciale and Fresca (also GF) as well as the Vegetarina and Mother Earth options available.
Pros: Several vegan options, Lovely pizza, Quick service
Cons: Not huge location so limited seating
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VatoVegan
Points +26
Surprise pizza shop - Edit
Great spot that was open late. The staff was super friendly. The Mother Earth pizza was to die for! Who says you need cheese on pizza for it to taste good?!?
Read morePros: Great tasting vegan options, Not too expensive , Great drink options
Cons: Have to scan menu for vegan options
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renatapereyra
Points +221
extensive vegan menu - Edit
Affordable pizza by the pie/slice that doesn’t end at marinara! You can’t go wrong with the Speciale or Mother Earth, but it’s also worth mentioning that there are vegan-friendly pastas and desserts too.
Read morePros: organic/wheat-free/gluten-free options
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baruchadam
Points +418
Disappointed - Edit
The pizza looks, and may be, good...but that’s not what I ordered. I ordered a Grilled Eggplant Parmigiana sandwich. The eggplant slices were barely cooked. Awful. May return to sample pizza.
Read moreReturned: ordered Veggie Meatball Sandwich; fairly tasteless. Still disappointed.
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smcosola
Points +48
Very Very Good Vegan Slices and Dishes - Edit
Second time eating from here and I certainly will be returning! They usually offer four very creative, delicious, and generous styles of vegan pizza. The slices I’ve had were quite complex so I cannot comment on them entirely here. Go see for yourself! Additionally, they also serve entrees. I have had their vegan spinach and cheese ravioli (organic) which was very good! And most importantly their garlic knots are vegan and among the best I’ve had in New York City.
Read moreVery fast delivery and good customer service.
Pros: Organic Options, Gluten free options, Friendly staff
Cons: Plastic take out container (could be cardboard)
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MarlenaMaria
Points +17
love! - Edit
Love this little pizza place. I have been going here for almost ten years. Not only is there pizza delicious but all they’re entrees are wonderful too.
Read moreI would come here to eat every day if I lived in the city. (Luckily I live in Westchester so it’s not so out of the way).
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VGRCN
Points +16
great vegan pizza at a great price too! - Edit
a few Vegan pies, and pasta dishes,they also carry vegan desserts, there vegan veggie pizza is amazing, all their vegan options are very good and they won't break the bank.
Read morePros: vegan pizzas, pasta dishes,and heros, reasonable p
Cons: none
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JenO'Donnell
Points +34
Great food and service! - Edit
So many vegan pizza options by the slice plus much more! Highly recommend the cheesecake! I ate 1 there and grabbed 2 to go. Friendly service and great prices too!
Read morePros: Lots of options including dessert! Reasonably pric
Cons: None
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Wendy Vegan
Points +132
Pizza Heaven! - Edit
As a vegan, this was the first time I have ever been able to walk in to a NYC pizza place and order a slice - it was heaven!
Read moreThere were 7 different vegan options from which to choose. I had the "zen," which was amazing. It was expensive ($6.75) but was filling and like a whole meal.
My friends got vegetarian pizza and liked it.
We went back again the next day, and since I am moving to the neighborhood, I forsee myself eating there a lot!
Wonderful!!!
Pros: Killer vegan pizza!, Great location, Vegan pasta, salads, pizza, sandwiches also!
Cons: A little pricey, but not enough to keep me away
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JJones315
Points +2186
Great find! - Edit
This upper west side pizza cafe has recently been renovated and so has a more pleasant atmosphere to enjoy while you eat the fabulous, healthy pizzas, pastas, soups, etc.
Read moreThe whole place is kosher-dairy but also offers a wide range of gluten free crusts, spelt crusts (both freshly made), vegan pepperoni and cheese options. This is my neighborhood so I eat here a lot. My favorite slice is the Zen: spelt crust , covered with a vegan pesto & tofu mix, topped with sliced shiitake mushrooms. I order a side of marinara sauce for mine. Mmm...
For the dessert minded, they have very nice vegan cannolis as well. What's not to like?!
Pros: Great pizza options, Vegan and crust options, Great value
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RyanPTE
Points +25
Consistent - Edit
Great pasta, and decent pizza
Read morePros: Food
Cons: A little smal
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cookiem
Points +5888
Huge portions and cheeseless options - Edit
Most people who want pizza head to Little Italy or the local pizza joint... but this place is so much better for vegans. I love that they have desserts from Vegan Treats, like the cheesecakes, cake slices, whoopie pies, brownies and cookies that made VTreats famous. I also love that they have vegan options with "cheese" and without. I love that the options for slices rotate regularly.
Read moreAll the pizzas are labeled with the ingredients, so it's helpful when you don't want to ask about 5 of them. Also, you can order your own entire pizza - though I've always been so happy with the choices offered, no need to order my own. It's more fun to pick 2 or 3 types of pizza slices!
It's good to have vegan cheese, but I greatly prefer the ones without vegan cheese and are just tomato-sauce based with veggies and/or fake meat.
The slices are super filling and have crusts that are whole wheat, spelt, wheat free and Sicilian style. Soo good! This is my fav vegan-friendly pizza place in the entire country.
Pros: Portions, Flavor combinations, Whole wheat crust
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lilmammal
Points +250
Fast, easy, good - Edit
Let me start by saying: VEGAN CHEESECAKE! Plenty of vegan pizza options (everything in the shop is at least vegetarian). Cheap, easy. Not a lot of sitting space so get it to go.
Read morePros: tasty, cheap, fast
Cons: no sit in area
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elituxedo
Points +43
Excellent Cake! - Edit
The pizza here is tasty, although a bit pricey in my opinion. However, the chocolate cake here is AMAZING and well worth the $5 or $6!! For any cake fans, it is worth checking this place out just for this cake. I almost fell over when I took the first bite it was so delicious!
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Erin P.
Points +76
Best Vegan Dessert - Edit
We had a cheeseless veggie pizza that was just okay, nothing special. But then I noticed three vegan desserts for sale. Strawberry shortcake, blueberry cheesecake, and chocolate cake. I can honestly say the strawberry shortcake was the best vegan dessert we had while visiting New York. I would seriously go there just for this item. Our pizza was a little bland but the dessert made up for that.
Read morePros: great dessert, good options
Cons: needs vegan cheese, kinda bland, small
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nychippie
Points +28
HORRIBLE - Edit
me and my 4 fellow friends waited outside this restaurant for 40 min because they do not open untill 11:30 which was misprinted. also their pizza is NOT vegan. as it does contain casein! so we bought our own vegan cheese, and the counter lady told us that "there was no time to grate our cheese, and that the displays were more important than their customers." she then started helping the customers behind us ignoring the fact that we had stood in line and waited for 40 min.
Read morePros: good ravioli
Cons: rude customer service, not vegan cheese, disgusting atmosphere
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philjdomm
Points +945
awesome vegan tofu-green te pizza! - Edit
wow...who would've thought of green-tea marinated tofus?
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