Vegan
American
International
Raw
Juice bar
Delivery
Take-out
Bakery
Gluten-free

Downtown Manhattan vegan cafe est. 2013. Serves food inspired by international cuisines, and pastries are baked in-house. The all-day dining menu includes sandwiches, salads, raw food, dinner entrees, smoothies, and juices. Casual setting. Open Mon-Sun 11:30am-9:00pm.


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147 Reviews

First Review by HiPB

JenVeg14

Points +366

Vegan
26 Sep 2015

Great vegan cafe

Great menu selection, and awesome dessert case. Too many to choose from. We wanted to order at least 5, but finally decided on just two. Good food. Was the first time I'd ever had Chinese dumpling soup, because I'd never previously trusted the broth to be vegan. I was just visiting NY, but wish I could go back to order more things off the menu... and dessert!

Pros: Quick service, Amazing dessert selection

Karenk

Points +128

Vegan
12 Aug 2015

100% Vegan and 100% Wonderful

I took my high school daughter and her friend to Peacefood, my daughter is used to me draging her vegan resturant - this was her friends first vegan Resturant and they both so thrilled with the variety but more importantly how it all tasted. They loved it.
Wonderful variety of menu items - we went "family style" so to try many items because so many looked so great.

We really enjoyed the Asian Greens, Chickpea Fries - full of great Indian spices and side cream sauce, Dumplings, and the Mediterranean Panini sandwiches - great blend of flavors!
Number one dessert was the Rasberry jam Spelt Crumb bar - boosting with flavor - share! The Carrot Cake was amazing too, just more filling.
What do we wished we tried as they went by....the Marco Nacho's, Wonton Soup, and mini brownies

I just wish there was one of these in Boston

Pros: Variety and flavors, Fresh and vibrant , Friendly staff and diners

Amanda7196

Points +24

Vegan
03 Aug 2015

My first Vegan restaurant experience

This place lived up to my expectations and I would gladly go again. Amazing food and an amazing vibe! :D

Pros: Food, Employees were very polite

DaniM

Points +2061

Vegan
03 Jun 2015

Great

Very modern restaurant with a very good atmosphere and the staff is very friendly, kind and helpful. They do offer a large variety of dishes, also raw dishes. I only can recommend it!

VegHeadNYC

Points +238

Vegetarian
30 Apr 2015

Vegan Heaven

I was so excited when I found out Peacefood Cafe opened a second, downtown location. This space is roomier and filled with light, though the same phenomenal menu from uptown in available at the downtown location. The food and service are excellent. I keep returning to Peacefood because the food is among the best vegan food I have ever tasted and I am filled with such positive vibes in their space. The vegan dessert selection is the best in NYC. If you go for brunch, definitely order the Brazilian nut chai and vegan cinnamon bun (if available). Whenever I make plans to go out to eat, Peacefood Cafe is the first restaurant that comes to mind because it is divine.

Pros: Vegan Desserts, Ambiance, Service

Ellebell524

Points +29

Vegetarian
24 Apr 2015

Best "chicken"

I'm writing this review a little late, about a week after eating here, but I felt it was worth it. This place has some of the BEST "chicken" I've ever had. I had the fried chicken with mashed potatoes entree, and it was not to be missed. The chickpea fries appetizer was not quite as good, but still quite tasty.

vh089

Points +229

Vegan
04 Mar 2015

Fave food in NY- approachable for non-veg friends

Peacefood is my one of my favorite restaurants in the city. The environment is mad relaxed and there is food for every mood: raw pizza, salads, chickpea fries, burgers, green smoothies, and the most delicious desserts. You must try their grasshopper ice cream sandwich.

This is also one of the most approachable vegan restaurants in the city for non-vegetarians, as well. They have more "adventurous" dishes for dedicated vegans as well as twists on more traditional foods ("safer" options for non-veg, or for those of us craving comfort favorites) like mock chicken nuggets.

The service here is pretty fast- don't get discouraged if there is a line when you walk in- and the prices are not too bad given the quality of ingredients and its location. At the front, they have vegan cookbooks, mags, and guidebooks to veg restaurants in NYC.

Pros: excellent food, good value, nice vibe

mars

Points +485

Vegan
17 Jan 2015

Great dinner for a date or crowd of non-veg

We have been to the uptown location before with other vegans. This was a dinner where more people non-veg kept showing up for an event later in the evening. The food was fantastic. We loved the pot pie, seasonal squash dish -excellent potatoes, un-chicken parm and Asian salad greens Salad. The salad fed 4 as a small appetizer. Also, we ordered the asian dumplings. Great.

Our one friend ordered the hot chocolate and no idea what the server meant when he asked what kind of milk? My friend had no idea we were eating at a vegan place. He loved the hot chocolate. Other friends thought the ginger latte was one of the best ever.

There is GF, vegan and raw choices. No alcohol.

We went back for desserts and everyone was VERY happy.

Easy to get to by public transportation. They can handle a group of 10. Very nice, albeit close, ambience. Can be a little loud. Cheap parking on 5th Ave between 14 & 15th.

Very nice service. Feel free to ask someone who isn't your server, if you need something quickly. Our server was fine, but we found we were late and needed to grab the check and go. All the other staff chipped in and got us out the door. Also, when we came back for desserts, staff grabbed chairs and helped get everyone seated quickly.

Pros: Diverse menu, Friendly Ambience, Great Flavor

Cons: Can be a little loud

VeggieVisa

Points +494

Vegan
20 Jul 2014

Love the food here

I love this restaurant to dine-in or for takeout. You have to try the chickpea fries, this dish alone is worth a visit to Peacefood.

Pros: Chickpea Fries, Anything on the Menu, Excellent Vegan Options

Cons: Service is spotty, No alcohol on the menu, A bit pricey

Nikki1801

Points +963

Vegan
07 Jun 2014

Best meal out since going vegan!

OK, for starters- I am an unhealthy vegan, so I love carby foods, fatty foods, treats, cakes blabla....

Well, this place rocked my world and I just couldn't get over how much I enjoyed the food. It was heaving with locals which I love, so we waited about 10/15 mins to be seated, no worries. My other half had a salad with chick'n which was great (I find it hard to get excited about salad, but this one was seasoned and flavoured so well).
I decided to be greedy and go for their pasta dish, which was chick'n fillets (TWO OF THEM!) smothered in Daiya vegan cheese, on top of a bed of creamy tomato pasta (there were a few veggies thrown in to make me feel slightly less guilty about my indulgence).
If you are looking for a true replacement meal to your old days of meat and dairy- this is it. I could have served it to meaty friends who wouldn't have known the difference...

Although I was stuffed, I couldn't leave without a pudding having seem them all by the door on the way in. I had cheesecake and it was out of this world- creamy, great crumble base and gorgeous strawberry topping.
we will be heading back to NY and this place will be top of our priority list!

Pros: everything!!!!

Cons: I don't live near it

cookiem

Points +5888

Vegan
02 Feb 2014

100% vegan 100% vegan 100% awesome 100% awesome

This place is 100% vegan, but you might not believe it! As soon as you walk in, the atmosphere is great. The lighting is just right, the seating is comfortable and modern, the decor is warm and hip, the service is prompt and pleasant, the baked goods are plentiful and eye-appealing, and the espresso machine is humming and brewing.

If you go to their website, you may find the menu slightly dull and cliche (pizza, salad, sandwiches), but do not let it fool you. The freshness of their menu ingredients leads to a small menu. However, they also have 2 pages of menu specials whenever you go in - the ones in addition to what's listed (staples). For example: roasted squash with gravy and sautéed cauliflower, nachos, a burrito-bowl style dish that looked oh so beautiful, "crab" cakes, pasta dishes, golden beet salad, wonton soup, etc. Those were just half of the specials!

As for the food's flavor - it's fabulous, but, in my opinion, a bit salty. Also, some of the food, although vegan, be careful about fat and calories if you are counting. Don't get me wrong, it's still healthier than non-vegan alternatives, but just don't kid yourself that it's "diet" or "low-calorie" food. It's free of cruelty and incredibly flavorful, though! The food is excellent.

I love that they have fresh juices, smoothies, teas and coffee/ espresso drinks, too. They make perfect dessert choices, along with the 3 dozen baked and raw desserts in the case. Did you know they make donuts? Did you know they make croissants? Did you know they make a hybrid between a donut and croissant that is ridiculously delicious? I almost fell over after I bit into it - I couldn't believe it was so good…. Ham and cheese croissant - vegan? Oh yes. Tiramisu - vegan? It's very good, but, not true to the tiramisu flavors I had hoped to eat. Still, very tasty!!!!!! They also have gluten-free cookies and quick breads.

The staff here in the front and back all seem happy and laid back, despite the fast paced environment. Everyone is really nice - probably because vegan establishments have that effect on people????

I love this place and can't wait to go back!

Pros: Vegan croissants, donuts, dessert, Daily vegan specials, Vegan lattes

Cons: Too many choices, Some food can be salty, Will fatten me up - too tasty

HiPB

Points +95

Vegan
21 Sep 2013

Even better than UWS

After enjoying the delicious food at Peacefood's UWS locations, I was thrilled to discover that they had another right near my work. I ate the quinoa salad, which was wonderful and came with a full avocado right on top. The ambiance is nicer than the UWS version, with more space and more natural light. The baked goods are all fantastic. I recommend the raspberry crumb bar or the carrot cake.

Pros: environment, food




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