Vegan
American
Delivery
Take-out
Bakery
Vegan bakery and diner making a range of sweets like vegan donuts, croissants, cookies, cupcakes, scones, and brownies with gluten-free and sugar-free options. Serves vegan diner food. Est. 2010 as Champs Family Bakery on Ainslie St and moved here in 2014. Reported closed January 2023.
290 Reviews
First Review by andreacarioca
sweetdaddygotu
Points +360
Large selection of food - Edit
Waitress was pleasant, friendly and very helpful.
Read morePros: Clean location with ample seating, All vegan, large servings, Tasty dishes
Cons: Pricey
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chamakay
Points +128
Worth it - Edit
I wish the burgers weren’t quite so expensive with the works but I always leave feeling happy and satisfied. Don’t get the impossible burger; the housemade patties are wonderful and the bacon is a must, it’s incredibly good. Recommend the chocolate milkshakes over vanilla (weird aftertaste). I found the pancakes nothing special, but I suppose the whole point is that they should taste like a “regular” pancake. Really sweet waitstaff.
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ricobabyface
Points +372
Classic NY vegan spot - Edit
Always worth a visit when in New York! American Diner all vegan. Must try milkshakes!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-06-04
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Mpie
Points +2784
Awesome place - Edit
We were so glad to find this diner, this really real American diner with tater tots and everything! There's a friendly atmosphere here, we were so thrilled.
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IwaWella
Points +1249
Breakfast Slam - Edit
Champs was the first vegan restaurant I ate at the first time I came to New York. For a long time it was my #1 recommendation for people visiting the city. I still come by every now and then to grab a vegan Breakfast Slam (the closest waffle house analog I can get in the city that reminds me of home ) The magic has worn off a bit these past couple of years (the best few sandwiches I've gotten from them have been super soggy ) but I will always remember how much I used to love this place :)
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JacquelineViolet
Points +230
Great comfort food spot! - Edit
Champs delivers on vegan comfort food. There are a few things at champs that I wouldn’t get again, and a few things that I get consistently. The mac and cheese, vodka chicken parm sandwich, and breakfast slam are ALWAYS delicious. The burgers and mozz sticks for me have been okay/not worth it. You have to go through and figure out what works for you here. But the food that is good is sooo good.
Read morePros: Lots of options , Great comfort food
Cons: Some things are a miss
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HMP1975
Points +48
Delicious food, cozy atmosphere, and our friendly staff. - Edit
Everything about this place was amazing! If you’re plant based/ vegan this is a must stop diner!
Read morePros: 100% Vegan
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MaryBeck
Points +22
Best Vegan Restaurant in NYC - Edit
Champs Diner is a must stop for vegans living in or visiting NYC.
Read morePros: Totally vegan menu, Great place to take omnivores and vegans alike., Fantastic food!
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GBplantpowered
Points +2054
Can't wait to go back! - Edit
Everything was tasty.
Read morePros: Excellent vibe, I felt welcome
Cons: A little bit noisy
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Jeremielouis
Points +66
Speechless! - Edit
First time and was amazed how good everything was! Best pancakes I’ve ever had and the waffles with maple chicken tenders and bacon and egg was unreal!! Highly recommend😉
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Paoandme
Points +62
Love - Edit
I absolutely love this place. The food is amazing and the staff are great too!
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PurpleCurrant
Points +3898
Needs no introduction - Edit
This place would be a good enough reason to move to NYC.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-01-09
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TylerRoberts
Points +325
The breakfast you need - Edit
Always looking for a great breakfast spot and this was great! French toast/tofu/bacon/sausage everything I had was fantastic.
Read morePros: Great breakfast variety
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jiraffe1974
Points +52
Wow!!! Amazing vegan food - Edit
The entire menu is absolutely delicious. One item is better than the other one. Friendly staff
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TheVeganFoode
Points +150
My favorite vegan restaurant in NYC! - Edit
OMG everything on the menu is amazing. I would suggest you go on an empty stomach and be sure to order some food to take home!
Read morePros: Everything is delicious!, Good Value
Cons: They dont have franchises!
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MaxVR
Points +48
This place makes the best vegan food I have ever had. - Edit
Once a week or so for a couple years I would find myself in this neighborhood. Every single time I would pop into Champs to get the Philly Cheesesteak. Every time it was amazing. So amazing.
Read morePros: Amazingly delicious food, Lots of good choices, Takeout available.
Cons: In the middle of nowhere, It gets crowded at peak times
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MissusWilks
Points +36
The Legend, Champs Diner - Edit
Went here with my hubby when we were dating. Food was great, friendly people. Would recommend 👌
Read morePros: Tasty, Vegan, Cosy
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natalia11691
Points +554
amazing - Edit
amazing food and a super friendly staff. every th info we ordered was fabulous.
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robfdilla
Points +539
Standard NY Americano Diner - Edit
I actually came here on the first morning I was in Brooklyn/NYC, which was a Sunday. So it was pretty busy and I needed a reservation. So I ended up coming back in the middle of the week where it was slower. Was craving for that standard NY Americano Diner breakfast, so I hit up Champs. Seen this also on a vegan travel vlog I had on my checklist. I went with their Breakfast Slam: sausage, bacon, hash breezys, pancakes, and Just Egg upgrade. Wasn't out-of-this-world delicious nor terrible. Pretty much a standard breakfast.
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MerryKringles
Points +344
Diner - Edit
Huge portions! I ordered the philly steak, and tater tots but really coulr havr just gotten one. I also ordered a cookie dough shake (delicious) and on another occassion got the shake and the cheesecake.
Read morePros: All vegan, Large portions
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SableStrout
Points +1262
Everything on the menu is amazing - Edit
I’ve been here a couple of times and I’m always impressed with how accurate these diner food recreations are! The brunch and the dinner menus are both amazing. I recommend trying anything!
Read morePros: Entirely vegan , Taste, Portions
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MirandaJones
Points +46
So good, we went twice in 3 days! - Edit
Great diner vibe. Expansive menu. Loved our breakfast plate!
Read morePros: Great menu
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gabandtonic
Points +3023
Champs for the win! - Edit
Such a classic stop in NYC. Chicken and waffles are bomb. The eggs benedict is also incredible. Everything I’ve ever had here I loved!
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qiquefuego
Points +138
Vegan Breakfast Haven - Edit
First tried this place in 2015, and was blown away by the chicken and waffles (this was the first place that I tried the "drumstick" style mock chicken. The biscuits & gravy, tofu scramble and pastries were banging this last time, but customer service was a tad off. Both enough to deduct any stars though
Read morePros: Haven't had a bad menu item yet
Cons: Does get packed quick. , Wait time can be long
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VeganDamian
Points +496
Great Diner Food - Edit
Great vegan options in a classic diner. Food is tasty.
Read moreService is very average.
Pros: Tasty diner food
Cons: Service is average
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JohnnyUtah
Points +220
Good diner food - Edit
Been here a few times years ago and decided to stop here again while visiting NYC. I got a breakfast burrito which was smothered in sauce (not sure what kind) and really liked it. Happy that this place is still popular.
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Leelondon117
Points +548
Breakfast of champions - Edit
Visited for breakfast three times in a week…. you could say I liked it…a lot.
Read moreThe tofu scramble, sausage, hash browns, in fact everything was spot on.
Just sad I never visited for another meal apart from breakfast.
Visited Dec’ 2019
Pros: All vegan
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