Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant and bar, sources many organic ingredients including organic wines. Menu is mostly plant-based and gluten-free except for a few dishes with salmon. Has vegan dessert. Brunch on weekends. Previously named Spring Natural Kitchen. Open Mon-Fri 11:00am-11:00pm, Sat-Sun 10:30am-11:00pm.
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474 Columbus Ave (at Manhattan), New York City, New York, USA, 10024
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Last update on 18 May 2023 by *Sapphire*
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28 Reviews
First Review by Misanthropin
ChloeCollins
Points +414
A Disappointment - Edit
I had been wanting to go here for years, but my experience was mostly disappointing. First, we arrived almost right when it opened according the Apple maps (which has never been incorrect for me), but they told me they were not open for another half an hour. We killed some time at a nearby bookstore and came back at the real open. It was not that busy during our stay but everything took forever. We were not helped to get our drinks for a solid 20 minutes after sitting down and everything else took even longer. I got the vegan chikn caesar wrap which was decent, but nothing to write home about. The zucchini fries were my favorite thing. The lavender cocktail was not good, but I liked the frozen lemonade one. I would not really recommend this place unless it’s the only option. The server was kind but didn’t really know what was vegan, and the menu did not have it clearly labeled. For a place that advertises to veg people I think the servers should have knowledge on it.
Read moreCons: Slow service, Mid food
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melodyg94
Points +52
Amazing all you can drink brunch - Edit
The food we had here was no short of amazing. There were a lot of fun options. There were many fresh veggies, vegan mushroom sausage, vegan eggs, vegan cheese, etc. The brunch deal seems worth it and it tasted great!
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daleaucoin
Points +58
Decent food, Service Needs Improvement - Edit
The food took forever to come and when it did it was cold. My friend's burger was hot but the other two dishes that came were cold. Our appetizer was also cold and greasy (zucchini fries). Fortunately our waitress was very accommodating and did work to get us a discount. Overall the food was mediocre at best. Not worth the wait at all.
Read moreThe tall host working the front was quite rude and not very helpful. We did let a manager know about him. At one point during our meal he asked us to move to a different table so he could accommodate a large table. We declined and he tried to cram them all into a booth for 4 which made absolutely no sense since the entire adjacent room was empty. He finally moved them there.
This place needs better management. I can't even imagine what it must be like to work there.
Pros: Good number of vegan options
Cons: Confusing menu, Kitchen has pacing issues
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vegan_in_nyc
Points +128
Overpriced and slow service - Edit
Really not worth the price (eight dollars for a few pieces of romaine in a small side salad). Service was friendly but perhaps way understaffed as it took forever to get served.
Read moreCons: Price, Quality of food, Service
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JOBORK
Points +348
Delicious and kosher! - Edit
The zucchini fries and sauce were so delicious and the Colonel “chicken” sandwich was awesome. Definitely will be back. Great service too!
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‘Ka
Points +87
Good drinks - Edit
Drinks are extraordinarily good. Strong and delicious. However, service is as slow as possible, floor staff don’t really care about customers. This is not a one time visit, I work close to this restaurant, and I keep giving them chances every other month, and it’s always this way. Dinner menu is alright (3.5/5), they have solid brunch options (4.5/5). I guess best way to enjoy this place would be visiting during the brunch service and sitting right at the bar. You can be ignored at the bar as well, but it’s easier to get attention from workers at the bar, compared to table sitting.
Read morePros: Drinks, Brunch specials
Cons: Service, Closed for 2 hours everyday between lunch&dinner
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hazelanne
Points +147
Primarily vegan menu w meat add-ons - Edit
Super delicious options for vegans. Large space so great for a big group.
Read morePros: Variety, Deliciousness , Atmosphere
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raeuchertofu
Points +246
Too stunned to speak! - Edit
I had one of the most delicious thing I ever ate there! So filling and incredible yummy. Non vegan meals are clearly marked as NV, which i love. Very nice owner. Thank you so much!
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Han1997
Points +112
Amazing options and really helpful staff - Edit
Really love that non vegan items were clearly marked, and all the substitutions for vegan options were great.
Read moreDelicious food and good value for the area.
Pros: Everything had a vegan option, Really great for non vegans too , Really helpful staff
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Amyladedada1
Points +658
Great spot! - Edit
Thyme and Tonic has lots of vegan options including a full brunch menu. I got the prosecco bar in which you can create your own mix.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-21
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Inside or outside seating, Quick and friendly service
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jayluhx
Points +1462
Gluten free haven! - Edit
Recently diagnosed celiac THRILLED to find this gem. If you’re gluten free you know how hard it is so find faux meats etc. their sticky Asian burger Omg - takes me back. Makes up for missing seitan so much! Amazing food
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plantbasedddddddd
Points +92
Always a favorite. Incredible vegan options. I love this UWS (kosher gf) gem - Edit
Deliciousssss always great food. I have been so many times it’s always good. I highly recommend the gone to goa curry and the Aussie bowl. All of their appetizers are also incredible and vegan!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-07-21
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Poundie
Points +15486
Fine restaurant - Edit
A fine restaurant with mostly vegan items (it is the occasional non-vegan item that is labeled on the menu; the rest is vegan). I had a Reuben sandwich, which was delicious, and added latke tater tots, which were less so. Although the all-vegan Blossom nearby is better, this place is very good, and surely a place to consider if you are with omnis.
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SeitanSociety
Points +24
Lots of vegan options on the upper west side - Edit
The place does serve fish, eggs, and dairy, but there is a vegan option for almost every item on the menu. Located close to the Beacon theater, we went for brunch the morning after a show. We enjoyed bloody marys, a West Side JUST Egg omelette (which comes with a perfectly dressed arugula salad and toast) a side of latkes (which are served with vegan sour cream and applesauce) and a heaping avocado toast with vegan lox (made from carrot.) The portions are large and everything coming out of the kitchen looked fantastic.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-02-05
Pros: Great food, Great portion sizes , Great service
Cons: Atmosphere was a little loud with loud music
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HeatherMeagher
Points +82
Where’s the tempeh? - Edit
Just went there today and while the food was good and the options were plentiful, I ordered something that was mushrooms and tempeh, but there was no tempeh! It was a big pile of mushrooms. I asked the waiter and he said, “let me check.” And that was the last. I saw of him until we had finished our meal and the plates were being cleared, he asked, “did you get the tempeh?” No!! Was there any discount on the menu? No. So service, not so great.
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gabandtonic
Points +3011
Mostly vegan menu - Edit
Gotta love when a menu only marks “not vegan” items. The cocktails were out of this world good, the stir fry wasn’t great. Burgers are pretty good!
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GBWIKD
Points +24
Great rhymes - Edit
Quick happy hour snacks in fun cocktail lounge
Read morePros: Very friendly service and great value happy hour , Good seating options outside in heated stalls
Cons: Wasn’t on the sunny side of the street 😀
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cookaloris
Points +229
Quality, primarily plant based, and menu offers variety - Edit
I ordered a take out burger from this UES restaurant. The lone staff member was tending the sidewalk bar they had set up and taking orders. The burger and fries were fresh and delicious. Quality ingredients. Generous portion. I can’t wait to go back and explore the menu further.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly staff
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naomihhs
Points +1120
Great, high quality food - Edit
Had a lovely time here! The dinner menu has a variety of vegan options. I loved the almond burger😄
Read moreCons: Expensive
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Virginia21
Points +265
Espectacular! - Edit
Soy vegana. Este restaurante tiene muchísimas opciones veganas y los camareros eran súper majos. Recomiendo a 200%. De entrante también hemos pedido nachos con queso veganos
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megann389
Points +44
vegan options, good staff - Edit
little vegan section of menu and many other items were vegan too. waitress brought the wrong meal out for me and staff gave us a discount for the confusion. had spring rolls and roasted veggie sandwich
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KarlaO
Points +254
Vegan options - Edit
A lot of yummy vegan options. We went there to have dinner and drinks with some friends and no one was disappointed. Great ambiance.
Read morePros: Great vegan options, Great staff , Great drinks
Cons: Bit pricey
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Proudvegantraveler
Points +453
Delicious vegan options - Edit
I had fritters and rice noodles with veggies. Both were yummy. I asked the waiter if the Bloody Mary was vegan. He double checked that it was. I'll be back.
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the.friendly.fig
Points +243
Not a Happy Cow - Edit
I recently visited Spring Natural Kitchen for brunch. There was something about the staff that did not make my friend and I feel welcomed. We wanted to check the ingredients in the buckwheat pancakes to see if they were vegan too. The waitress didn't feel like checking the ingredients and rolled her eyes. Finally she checked and they were vegan too. I ordered banana pancakes with walnuts and my friend ordered dark chocolate with vegan chocolate chip. When our order came we both got the same pancakes and we couldn't tell what flavor they were. They just tasted like buckwheat. They didn't taste bad, but not when your expecting banana and chocolate pancakes.
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AbcIllinois
Points +21
not great - stir fry = steamed frozen veggies - Edit
Not exciting vegetarian food. The steamed veggies with the fake meat chicken was basically a massive plate of frozen veggies steamed. It didn't taste as if it had ever met a stir fry pan or any oil. Bread was just so so that came with the meal, dry. Service not great. I definitely wouldn't go back. The flavors just weren't very exciting.
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Shakhidra
Points +30
must try - Edit
I went here for thanksgiving dinner, and the food was phenomenal! My father and uncle are omnivores but my mother and I are vegan, and we were pleased to be able to share a meal with tasty options available for all.
Read moreThe only thing is that it's pricy.
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morgantroia
Points +25
Awesome - Edit
I went here for my birthday celebration with my omnivore family. They loved it and so did I! Lots of yummy vegan options and great options for meat-eaters too. If you have both in your party you need to come here!
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