Vegan
American
Pizza
Fast food
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Breakfast
Manhattan vegan restaurant and bar offering Southern style American comfort food like waffle & chickn, seitan and gravy, breakfast tofu scramble, buffalo pizza. Brunch till 4pm. Replaced Cafe Blossom in 2016. Black-owned. Relcated from 41 Carmine St. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri 11:00am-11:00pm, Sat 10:00am-11:00pm, Sun 10:00am-10:00pm.
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265 W 23rd St, New York City, New York, USA, 10011
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Last update on 30 Jul 2024 by Poundie
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206 Reviews
First Review by Jayness33
EceBaykut
Points +38
Just excellent - Edit
The menu is so well thought out for breakfast/brunch and lunch/dinner. We had the chickn & waffles, the new tofuego on the block, and the tahini cookie and they were all delicious. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Can’t wait to come back for brunch and try the french toast!
Read morePros: Food, Options, Staff
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shoetwo
Points +144
Yummy and casual - Edit
Food is great! It’s definitely a casual vibe—reminded me of places I used to eat at in my twenties. More of a dark and bar vibe. We were able to get a same day reservation on a Saturday night, which is great because it got very busy.
Read moreStaff is very friendly and the food was yummy.
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DanielFleming
Points +70
Fantastic venue and food - Edit
We went there for my Father in Law's birthday and it was fantastic. The variety of dishes on the menu was great and each meal was packed with flavour and well presented. I had the scrambled tofu, my wife and her father had the breakfast sandwich (all of these were specials) and our kids had the waffles.
Read moreThe venue itself was decorated really well, with pictures of famous musicians and some outstanding artwork. We really loved the feel of the place.
The service was great too!!
If we lived in New York and not the UK we'd be back there a lot
Pros: Fantastic food, Great service, Great venue
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CariClarke
Points +25
100% worth a visit - Edit
The menu is diverse and the food is so so good! We had the artichoke pizza, salmon pasta (out of this world!) and tofu scramble with tempeh 'bacon' - all amazing! Staff are lovely and the place has a great vibe. Would highly recommend!
Read morePros: Diverse menu, High quality food, Staff
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Sarah.Robinson
Points +434
Definitely worth a visit! - Edit
We were excited to try this place based on all the good reviews. Definitely did not disappoint! My husband was craving chicken and waffles, and theirs is absolutely delicious! The greens on top were outstanding. Also ordered the BLT sandwich, which The server highly recommended, and it was also super flavorful! The Mayo is so creamy and delicious and their white bread is incredible, lol. The onion rings are also to die for! Cooked in a rosemary breaded crust, so freaking amazing
Read morePros: Delicious food, Good portion size, Friendly staff
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jjwillmoth
Points +50
Best seitan and waffles ever. - Edit
I get vegan chicken and waffles whenever it’s on the menu and this place hit that nail on the head. Loved it.
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chels2ocean
Points +1150
Creative menu. - Edit
They have a varied menu and I was able to try a few things. The Korean BBQ wings were awesome. Mac n cheese was also good. The street style skewers weren't anything special especially for the price. Overall this is a cool place and I'm looking forward to dining here again!
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Kstarb
Points +215
Urban vegan kitchen - Edit
So good! Bbq wings, empanadas, tofuego all delicious. Creative menu, great atmosphere. Would definitely recommend
Read morePros: Friendly atmosphere , Delicious , Creative choices
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Bärbel
Points +958
Cool vegan restaurant 👌🇺🇸 - Edit
The location is very cool. The dishes were tasty and the stuff is friendly! ☺️
Read moreGood place for a vegan dinner 🌱
Pros: Location, Friendly service
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Nancy Cadet
Points +1021
Delicious food, generous portions - Edit
Our group of four had a lovely time at this vegan spot close to the High Line, Flatiron building and Eighth Avenue. Service was quick, food was tasty and the manager and staff super friendly. We enjoyed artichoke pizza, mushroom burger, kale Caesar salad and grilled tofu sandwich. No room for dessert! We’ll be back. Lots of brunch and light meals on the menu. Reasonable prices.
Read morePros: Good location , Comfortable space for singles or groups, Fresh plant based food
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Melissa.Dounia
Points +253
All vegan restaurant - Edit
Great options for everyone. Even gluten free. The burger was delicious. The price is also very good.
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g_str
Points +72
Fantastic NY experience - Edit
Classic American food in a vegan style. Seriously good vibe.
Read morePros: Classic dishes, Music, People
Cons: Such. Big. Portions
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Elyisio
Points +20
Great restaurant - Edit
Nice staff, very good and different meal options
Read moreEverything is vegan and gluten-free is labelled
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BelleListon
Points +18
Strongly recommend UVK - Edit
In NYC and decided to try UVK based in happy cow reviews. Got linguine and mashed potatoes to takeaway., and it was delicious. Huge portions and really helpful server.
Read morePros: Delicious food , Helpful servers, Cool vibe
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RoniAvneri
Points +28
Delicious! Don’t skip it - Edit
I came with my nom-vegan family and they all loved the food and atmosphere. The crew was extremely friendly
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Poundie
Points +15409
Funky vegan joint - Edit
This waiter-served place offers down-home vegan food in but clean and roomy setting, with friendly staff and funky decor. I am not sure how healthy everything is, but the food I have had here (and at their Queens location) is quite good; I plan to come back!
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anutthar
Points +769
Tasty and healthy - Edit
We had a great protein boost with seitan skewers, tempeh bacon, broccoli and French toast. Good stuff!
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melissajai_
Points +152
DELICIOUS - Edit
loved everything about our visit to UVK! We visited from the UK, and after watching some tik tok’s and seeing reviews on happy cow we added as a must visit, and it DID NOT DISAPPOINT! The service was lovely, the food was delicious, the decor was super cool. It was a great chill atmosphere and food came quickly. We had some sharing starters and then both got chicken and waffles! We left absolutely stuffed! Thanks so much for having us!
Read morePros: Good range of food , Great service , Cool venue
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00misha
Points +390
Lacking flavor - Edit
Nice servers at this funkily-decorated place. Sadly they didn’t have their Chicken and Waffles for some reason, so I went with the Tofuego sandwich with a side of onion rings.
Read moreWhat the menu doesn’t mention is that the “side of onion rings” is 3 onion rings. Not only that, but you know how onions typically have a couple bad, papery outer layers? One of my 3 onion rings was made from that tough, papery layer! They were crunchy and had rosemary on them, but desperately needed salt and a side sauce other than ketchup. Totally not worth it. Fries would probably be better
The tofuego sandwich was anything but spicy. The tofu was crunchy, which was good, and the potato bun was also nice, but the sandwich was incredibly dry.
Overall, the restaurant gets 1 star for being a clean, decorated vegan restaurant, and one bonus for kind workers. Otherwise, the food was just bleh. Though because of the rave reviews, I am wondering if I got incredibly unlucky…
Pros: Attentive staff, Clean bathroom
Cons: Food lacked flavor, Onion rings felt like a scam
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TreyLegall
Points +153
great dine-in option - Edit
many vegan restaurants in NYC are take-out/limited seating...this spot is a great option for those seeking great vibes and a sit-down experience...and the food is fresh and incredible! some of the best i've had. Will definitely be back!
Read morePros: food, atmosphere , friendly service
Cons: wish there were more locations 😅
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Sarahnyc
Points +29
Love UVK! - Edit
Comfort food plus! A delightful vibe and yummy Southern-inspired food. Try the Korean flavored seitan!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-26
Pros: Even better than the Village location!, Some of the best vegan pizza I've ever had, Friendly vibe
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jifrah
Points +298
Great new setting - Edit
Love the new location in Chelsea. And, they’re open for lunch. Sadly the other vegan restaurants in the neighborhood are no longer open for lunch. Great menu and lovely staff.
Read morePros: Mocktails are delicious. , Comfort food menu
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mszucker
Points +64
Delicious food, all vegan - Edit
Casual restaurant with all vegan menu. The food is amazing and the staff is wonderful. We had the Korean barbecue wings which was one of the most delicious things I’ve ever eaten…for seitan, it wasn’t stringy or chewy either. We also had the Art of Choke pizza which was amazing and the delicious Tofuego sandwich. Yum!
Read morePros: All vegan, Casual urban vibe, Amazing foods
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Vagabondoer
Points +311
Pretty good - Edit
Solid vegan comfort food. Pretty good burger.
Read morePros: Cool decor, Varied menu
Cons: Expensive
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little_vegan_brie
Points +612
They’re Back!! - Edit
One of our favorite restaurants is back in a new location! Of course, I had to get the chicken n’ waffles! 😋 my all time fave!
Read moreWe got the Brussel sprouts appetizer and it was so greasy (there was standing liquid in the bottom of the dish), I couldn’t even eat it, but we don’t really come here for health food 😅
Love the new spot, but they are just freshly opened so still have some kinks to work out. Hopefully they fix the leaky sink in the bathroom soon.
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-05
Pros: All your faves + more
Cons: Greasy food
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Dumbaer
Points +24
Amazing food and people - Edit
Stepped by for the chick-un & waffels.
Read moreIt was an awkward combination for a german kid that tastes great. The location is lovely with lots of pictures and paintings on the walls.
Not to forget about the waiters and the owner who were up to a friendly chat.
An overall extremly pleasent experience.
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-04
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Walktell
Points +963
Iconic West Village Vegan Spot - Edit
I was first at UVK years ago and was sad to learn this location is going to close, we went here to get a 'last meal'!
Read moreIt's too bad this location is closing because the walls are just packed with cool photos, posters, NYC history and art, so much to look at! The people that work there are super nice & hip. We weren't too hungry because we had snacks not that long before so we just got a bowl of Potato Leek Soup and the Korean BBQ Wings small plate and a taste of our friends Chocolate Chip Tahini Cookie ice cream, it was all delicious! Try to get in before Jan 31st to savor one of best old school vegan restaurants of NYC! #Veganuary
Pros: Delicious vegan food, Cool decor, Friendly service
Cons: Closing permanently!
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