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Globally-inspired vegetable tapas and cocktail bar. Offers a selection small and large plates set in a chilled soothing glow of soft neon. Dishes include truffle mac & cheese, buffalo maitake buns, and chikin 'n waffles. Open Mon-Thu 5:00pm-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-11:00pm, Sat-Sun 11:00am-3:30pm, Sun 5:00pm-10:00pm. Brunch on Weekends 11am-3.30pm.
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111 E 7th St, New York City, New York, USA, 10009
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77 Reviews
First Review by buboreka
Melissa.Dounia
Points +233
Marvellous food - Edit
The food was on point. I definitely recommend a reservation. It can be quite busy on the weekends. The food is is on the pricey side but in my opinion worth it.
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Vegantrvlr
Points +388
Delicious vegan food - Edit
Enjoyed dinner at Ladybird. Great selection and fresh ingredients.
Read morePros: Ambiance
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anthonymhill
Points +972
Lovely dinner - Edit
Went here for dinner and everything was really good. There were 3 people in our group so we got one of each of the bao buns, Kim chi Mac n cheese, Banh mi toast, general tso cauliflower, and the kale Caesar salad. It was a decent amount of food and we all shared. Will definitely go back again.
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mattsvegan
Points +101
I Love Ladybird! - Edit
LADYBIRD is one of my favorite 100% vegan spots in the city. It has an upscale, elegant-but-fun vibe. The drinks are always great - my go-to is the one simply named LADYBIRD. (Delicious and easy to remember!) The food is always excellent, and they recently overhauled the menu with some incredible Asian-inspired dishes. I went with a friend and tried almost the entire new menu: Watermelon Tacos, the Sweet Thai Bun, Cucumber Salad, Miso-glazed Avocado, Bánh Mì Toast (my favorite), the Hot Udon bowl, the Tonkatsu Sandwich, the Kimchi Mac & Cheese, and the Cherry Yuzu Cheesecake. It’s a very different menu than in the past…but, as always, it is incredibly well done. Ladybird is a perfect date spot, but you can also enjoy it with a group of friends for an upscale occasion. I highly recommend it.
Read morePros: Amazing cocktails, Fancy delicious vegan eats, Elegant-but-fun vibe
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irise102
Points +926
Elevated vegetables!! - Edit
This is the place to go to enjoy creative vegetable dishes. I appreciated the fact that they do not turn plant based foods into meat substitutes.
Read moreThe cocktails and mocktails were really nice and quite different. There was a nice variety of dishes to choose from. Each dish had its own distinct flavors. Our favorites were the watermelon tacos and the general tso’s cauliflower.
The service was excellent at the start of our evening but fell off towards the end. There were only two servers who also doubled as bar tenders to take care of all of the patrons.
Pros: Wonderful ambience, Creative vegetable dishes
Cons: Service fell off as restaurant got busier
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whitesiroi
Points +1831
delicious - Edit
great delicious food, friendly cool staff, deserts are amazing
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asalzillo
Points +177
Top-Notch - Edit
This is a place for everyone who has comments along the lines of "I'd go vegan if they had their own dishes, why do they have to copy meat/cheeses?"
Read moremy mom is in that category and she LOVES this place.
This is a place where they take vegetables and make them THE stars of the show.
Such unbelievable flavors and textures from their food.
Everything is family style and perfect.
Bring a date here and be happy.
Pros: Family style, Vegetables are the stars, Staff is perfect
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Urdasato
Points +730
Tasty food, nice decor and good music - Edit
We loved the whole experience here for brunch. Food , decor and music were all great.
Read moreOrdered Buffalo Maitake Buns, Po’ boy Buns, Egg Sandwich, Frittata, Cherry Yuzu Cheesecake and Matcha Tres Leches. Frittata could have been a bit larger, though. Drinks and cocktails were good.
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MeganAckroyd
Points +288
Fine, but better options elsewhere - Edit
Not a terrible restaurant but definitely the least impressive meal while we were there. The decor was beautiful but the atmosphere bizarre - they blasted current pop music too loud. The food was fine but not delicious. The tofu bun was the best bit!
Read morePros: Very friendly staff, Delicious mocktails, Great location
Cons: Music too loud, Food only “okay”
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Esther-Louise
Points +59
Delicious - Edit
Very nice vegan restaurant to enjoy very good vegan food with delicious taste.
Read moreYou can share or keep it all to yourself.
Nice and friendly staff.
Pros: Tasted very good
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MelissaG83
Points +186
Excellent Ambiance & 🌱 Food! - Edit
Beautiful decor, music & ambiance in this great little spot. Menu options were great and the wine was delicious! Very cozy and unique - great find in NYC!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-07
Pros: All Vegan & Nut Free Menu , Ambiance, Food Taste
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Amukaul
Points +40
Tapas Style + Acc. dietary needs - Edit
The food was exceptionally flavourful and very carefully crafted. The sauces were rich and complemented the items perfectly. My friends and I ended up having almost every item on the menu and they were back-to-back-to
Read more-back BANGERS! Absolutely delicious and genuine homage to the various cultures that the items were inspired by.
I'm allergic to mushrooms and the manager personally made sure that items were accommodated for me. The manager and the bartender were zipping around all night making sure that everyone was taken care of.
For those of you who may be interested, we heard that there are a few celebrities who frequent the restaurant as well. It's a small place and it fills up quickly even on weeknights.
Pros: Delicious Gluten free options , Accommodated my mushroom allergy, Service + food + drinks were fantastic.
Cons: Made me wonder if I'm cool enough to be there 🤣
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BWhit
Points +153
AMAZING BRUNCH - Edit
My niece found this for us to try when making a trip to the city. I was the only vegan in the group and the other four non-vegans ALL were ready to go vegan after having brunch here!! The mushroom chickn on bao buns, chickn & waffles, B.E.C Buns, avocado & french toast were literally spectacular. It’s been hard to find anything as good since eating here. Sorry not enough images, we gobbled up everything too fast to capture it all.
Read morePros: Tapas, All vegan, Best vegan food have eaten
Cons: Need to open one in Maryland
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BostonVegan
Points +387
Fun place with yummy vegan food - Edit
We really enjoyed chatting with the bartender and our food was delicious. We very much enjoyed the mushroom onion toast, KFB (tempura fried broccoli), the eggplant marinara, and the potato au gratin.
Read morePros: Great food, upbeat atmosphere, great staff
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Karenmichelle
Points +41
Beautiful vegan food in a cosy space - Edit
Service was perfect, food amazing and the setting is so pretty, feminine and detailed. Absolutely loved it! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Perfect vegan food, Beautiful atmosphere , Friendly, warm service
Cons: Leaving!
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talakoala
Points +894
Beautiful place with great food - Edit
The restaurant is gorgeous, the cocktails are great, and the food is wonderful.
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McMallory
Points +2218
3.5 stars, plusses and minuses - Edit
I was excited to check out Ladybird and while there were things I really enjoyed there were also some things that I found disappointing.
Read moreTo start with the good: The ambiance was great. It’s an adorable little spot. The music and overall vibe were also really good. It was a fun space to be in. The food was also good, though I found it kind of over salted. It didn’t blow me away for the price but I enjoyed it. The drinks were nice as well but the wine cocktails were all really sweet (I even asked about one if it was very sweet, was told no, and found it to be incredibly so). The wine by the glass was much better and they had a good wine list in general. There’s no liquor which I didn’t realize (I saw “cocktails” on the menu and assumed but they were all wine cocktails) but they are doing interesting things with the limitations of a small space and not having a full liquor license.
The food wasn’t as good as I would have hoped for the price. For example, one tiny bao was $8 which I found outrageous even for NYC. We ordered three bao, a salad, and three hot dishes for a party of three and it was more than enough food, but the bill for what we got was on the high side. As I said above, the food was really salty but it did taste good (some dishes were better than others). There was nothing I would want to rush back to have again though.
The biggest drawback was that when we made our reservation there was no time limit on the table listed, but I felt we were really rushed out so the table could be turned over for a new party. We had a 5:30 reservation and they planned another party for the same table for 7:15. Especially for a bar atmosphere like this, expecting us to be out in 90 minutes felt crappy, and we would have wanted to stay longer. We were offered to-go boxes before we had finished eating, and were not offered another round of drinks when ours were empty. We weren’t even offered the dessert menu. I knew about the other party because I asked if there was a rush when I felt like the server was pressuring us to put our full order in at once (which isn’t how I like to operate in a small plates place). We ended up feeling pretty uncomfortable so we didn’t see what would happen if we weren’t done when the next party showed up, and just left to finish our night somewhere else.
I recognize that small places often want to turn tables but most small places note that when you reserve, and even then you are usually given 2 hours instead of just 90 minutes.
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mohanaholloway
Points +1154
pricey, but worth it - Edit
yes the food is pricey… but it’s DELICIOUS!! service was great, and the restaurant is beautiful on the inside. a great date night/ girls night spot!
Read morePros: Pink interior , Good food , Shareable options
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villarreallevi
Points +952
Amazing spot - Edit
Really really pretty interior. The food is a bit pricey but it's good and the space is cute so it's worth it. Expensive enough that I only went once after living a 4 minute walk away from it for a whole year. Def great place to meet with out of town friends, date night or special occasion.
Read moreGet the KFB!! so so so so good
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NutritarianMan
Points +267
Outstanding Gourmet Vegan Delight - Edit
The vegan offerings were all incredibly delicious! Lady Bird stands out as a vegan oasis!
Read morePros: The variety, The freshness, The tastebud treats
Cons: Small portions
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maurovegano
Points +118
Great food - Edit
They say tapas… not really to big of a plate to be called tapa. Delicious food, good wine and great service
Read morePros: Service, Great food, good value for money
Cons: tables a little to close to each other
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Tucker333
Points +569
Did not live up to expectations - Edit
I have heard absolutely raving reviews about ladybird and I was expecting a lot more. The restaurant itself is adorable. Great decorations, fun and kind staff, and would be a great ambiance for a date night. The food, however, I found to be good but not incredible. Overthrow hospitality locations generally have super incredible food, but unfortunately ladybird ranked in the bottom few for me. With the abundance of better veg options, I probably won’t come back.
Read moreWe (group of 4) got 7 shares, my favorites being the tofu bao buns and the mushroom skewers. The portions were very small for the price (even by nyc standards) and I was never blown away by the flavors.
Pros: Good food
Cons: Expensive, Small portions
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CliveHughes
Points +267
High end vegan fare - Edit
I had dinner here the other day. I had the tofu bao bun and the truffle Mac n 'cheese'. Both delicious. Very attentive service and helpful explanation of the menu.
Read morePros: Innovative menu, Great flavors , Excellent service
Cons: Slightly pricey (but it is high end)
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hellohappyvegan
Points +933
Flavorful & fun dishes, but missing 'wow' factor. - Edit
A few weeks ago, a friend and I decided to check out Ladybird for an early dinner based on a solid recommendation. I was genuinely excited to see what they had to offer.
Read moreWhat we ordered:
Po' Boy Bun ($8 each) - These Po' Boys were massive! While the stack of ingredients was impressive, there was a slight absence of that expected 'wow' factor. Each element was delightful on its own, yet the overall experience felt slightly incomplete.
KFB ($18) - These bites of broccoli heaven leaned a tad towards the salty side, but their deliciousness was undeniable. I brought some home, and even on the following day, their flavor remained pleasant.
Grilled Cheese ($17) - Nostalgia hit me hard with this combo! The familiar taste of the sandwich triggered a sense of familiarity, though I couldn't quite pinpoint it. The creamy and flavorful tomato soup paired harmoniously, while the subtle addition of vegan parmesan on top of the soup showed great attention to those delightful little details.
Potato au Gratin (GF) ($16) - Being a potato enthusiast, these decadent delights absolutely hit the mark. Cheesy, creamy, and satisfyingly crunchy, they embodied the ultimate dream for any potato lover.
Overall:
The flavors were indeed delightful, though the portion sizes seemed a bit steep for the price. The service left something to be desired, falling in the realm of "okay." Ladybird's ambiance had a cute and charming touch to it. Also, I found the postcard we received with the check to be thoughtful.
Our experience there was undoubtedly enjoyable. While it didn't completely surpass our expectations, leaving our socks firmly in place, the overall experience was positive enough to warrant a return visit especially to check out their brunch!
My true rating is 3.7
*check out my visit to Ladybird on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/KOgJGaFtcZ4
Updated from previous review on 2023-08-10
Pros: Flavorful Dishes, Thoughtful Details, Cute & Charming Ambiance
Cons: Portion-to-Price Ratio, Service Quality, Lack of "Wow" Factor
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JulieFrancine
Points +102
Weekend brunch - Edit
I am in heaven because of the frittata.
Read morePros: Delicious food , Music, Decor
Cons: Kind of expensive but welcome to NYC
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amintz4
Points +30
Delicious!! - Edit
The food was excellent and the staff was very friendly! Cool vibe and good music. My new favorite restaurant in the city!
Read moreThe bao bun, po’ boy, kale Caesar, and Mac and cheese were to die for. The But watch out for the brownie sundae - it’s $25! Also delicious, though.
Updated from previous review on 2023-06-24
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ChelaLandau
Points +2444
Lose your mind good - Edit
I'm still on an endorphine high from the grilled cheese sandwich we just had with the tomato dip. It is literally best thing I have ever had, not just in the grilled cheese category but up there with the best thing I've ever eaten, "last meal" good, just sublime. 
Read moreEverything we got here was so good. We got the Caesar salad, Potatoes Au Gratin, Po Boy Bao, Shishitos, and some wine drinks. All was so good.
We originally had planned to sit at the bar but they do not have backs on the seats so we sat in the bar area. They do get crowded. Tables are a little too close together for my liking but we had a great time.
Two hours later I am already plotting finding a way to get back there during this vacation.
Updated from previous review on 2023-05-19
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