Vegan
American
International
Beer/Wine
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Take-out
Gluten-free
Vegan bistro in Chelsea serving American comfort foods like burgers, flatbread pizzas, lasagna, pastrami sandwiches, "steak" and fries. Est. 2021 by chef/owner of NYC's Beyond Sushi. Open Mon-Fri 4:30pm-10:00pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am-10:00pm.
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199 8th Ave, New York City, New York, USA, 10011
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Last update on 29 Aug 2024 by brennamcguire8
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Added by CityRootsNYC on 07 Jan 2021
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160 Reviews
First Review by TrashPanda
shoetwo
Points +144
Delicious and delightful - Edit
Came here for lunch with a friend. Food was super delicious. The service was great. My dessert was the best ice cream I have ever eaten (and I have tried pretty much all vegan ice creams out there). Definitely recommend and will visit again next time I’m in New York.
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Sarah.Robinson
Points +448
Worth it! - Edit
The waitstaff was extremely professional and friendly. The food was very filling and very delicious. Worth it for the price. Would definitely go back. We were too full to order dessert but we wished we could have LOL. The kiddo loved the fried pickle appetizer. And us adults shared the truffle mac and cheese app, the fried calamari app, and the fried chicken sandwich with fries. It was all super delicious!
Read morePros: All vegan , Filling portions , Great service
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Leo27
Points +1160
Amazing - Edit
We went on sunday for lunch, it was wonderful! We had both the vegan steak with whiskey sauce and my friend as starter the fried pickles and I had the banana pudding for dessert. Very attentive quick and friendly service. Will definitely return!
Read morePros: Great large delicious menu
Cons: Prices
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JJones315
Points +2192
Nice vegan dining spot - Edit
Willow is basically a vegan bistro. I had the BLT with fries, a side of broccolini and green salad. Everything was excellently prepared. My companion had one of the non-meat “steaks” which I tasted. It had convincing mouth-feel but in no way tasted like beef, so my advice is pick an option that has a flavorful sauce.
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Excellent quality, Relaxed, but civilized, dining experience
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ChloeCollins
Points +414
Great Options - Edit
My experience at willow was overall great. I got the truffle mac, grilled steak filet, and some drinks. I love the grilled steak and the mac was very good. The cocktails were too strong for me but they were gorgeous. It’s also a cute vibe.
Read morePros: Cute vibe, Good options
Cons: Pricey
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RebeccaSullivan
Points +4081
Great Menu - Edit
Great menu with lots of options. Just like at Anixi, the cokes were flat and almost had a watered down flavor. Not sure what’s going on with the drinks at these places but not worth $3 each if that’s the way their Coke always comes. They were, however, in beautiful glasses with a dried fruit decoration. We had the calamari and truffle Mac n cheese appetizers. Calamari could have used a bit more flavor but the accompanying sauces added to that. The truffle Mac and cheese was delicious. I don’t love truffle but it was a nice, subtle truffle flavor and I really enjoyed the dish. For dinner we got a fried chicken sandwich and the French dip. Sandwich was crispy with a nice texture and a lot of different flavors. The French dip was good and the Au jus added a great savory flavor to an otherwise sweeter entree. The fries could have used more salt but I did really enjoy them. Overall a good meal and a nice looking menu. Would return and try some other options.
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iLotje87
Points +469
Fantastic! - Edit
Our last diner in NYC and it was the best! We had the salmon crudo and it was amazing! We also had the onionrings for a starter and for seconds we chose the fried chicken sandwich and the double smashburger. The burger also had a vegan sunny side up egg on it, from what I can remember it became close to the “real deal”. Very nice and lovey staff that served us.
Read moreI really recommend this restaurant.
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AnitaDollar
Points +4081
Probably one of my top 3 vegan restaurants in the world - Edit
Nice to sit, amazing staff, and food that really impresses both long-time vegans and omnivores! This place is doing a great job in making veganism accessible and fun, I have tried the burger and steak and am shocked by how good they are!
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anaellel
Points +622
Very good - Edit
Very good food. We especially loved the burgers !
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ecalderon
Points +502
Willow is all around outstanding - Edit
From the attention , decor , ambience, food , drinks and desserts. I frequently dine here without hesitation. You can see by all the reviews. Tried the 2 new dishes on the menu … black pepper BBQ brisket 39.00 and Honey Chipotle Skewers GF 28.
Read morePros: Variation on menu , Drinks are creative and tasty
Cons: A little chilly .. so bring your sweaters ladies , Pricey but worth every lick 👅
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suzlive
Points +341
Great vegan cheese platter - Edit
Had a great dinner here! I really loved the vegan cheese board (which I’m usually quite picky about) and the Chunk steak! They also had a good cocktail menu.
Read moreEasy to get a reservation and the server was very attentive.
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RyanNordle
Points +68
Just Fine - Edit
The starters come in large portions, which would be really very good, if they were flavorful. We tried the onion rings and fried pickles, both were very bland as were the dipping sauces that came with them. BBQ burger wasn't that bad, the bacon and cheddar were both flavorful, but it came with steak fries that were almost entirely unseasoned (again, on the plus side, the portions were generous, so really I don't think there's a need for appetizers unless you're here with a large group). My partner got the chicken francese, again, very bland. It's great to have more upscale vegan restaurants, so I can appreciate Willow for what it's trying to be, but ultimately you get hefty portions, hefty prices, and light flavors.
Read morePros: Portions
Cons: Prices, Unseasoned food
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makcurtis
Points +1110
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Edit
The cheese board was fantastic. I loved the caper berries and the “chèvre”. I ordered the chicken francese, and it was phenomenal. Everything was expertly cooked and seasoned!
Read morePros: Good wines
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TrilliumTerrific
Points +55
Delicious but not great for GF diners - Edit
Food was delicious, except for the GF burger bun, which was inedible (hard as a rock). As a GF Vegan, I was disappointed that the only GF entree offerings were the burgers...which is pretty much what I end up ordering at every non vegan restaurant. The burger itself was yummy, and the "chicken" entree my daughter ordered was fantastic! I find it disappointing that a restaurant charges $3 extra for a GF bun that should have been thrown in the garbage last week.
Read morePros: Food was delicious , Atmosphere was relaxing and laid back , Service was great
Cons: Need more Gluten Free options , Shouldn't charge $3 for a GF bun
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suikunkun
Points +791
Nom nom burger nom - Edit
Came here in a hurry between things, but was very impressed. I got a BBQ burger and the homemade passionfruit grapefruit soda. Nice pair. The 'bacon' was very tasty as was the barbecue sauce. Big serving of fries. Overall very enjoyable and I'd like to return!
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tfish
Points +3064
Very good food, cramped atmosphere - Edit
Obviously this could get 5 stars elsewhere, but the higher-end vegan cuisine in the city is a tough pool to swim in. Everything was very impressive but nothing truly blew me away like at many other vegan spots in NYC that cost the same or less.
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mvdl1990
Points +65
Best vegan steak I've ever had! - Edit
As a vegan in an unknown city (I was on a holiday) I followed recommendations to go to Willow. In all honesty, I was skeptical when I read the extremely positive reviews about the steak. But, yes, they were so right! It blew my mind. Been vegetarian for 7 years, recently turned vegan, and in all those years, I never had a steak this good. It was a true pleassure to eat here. Nice staff and ambiance too.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-16
Pros: Food! So good!, Friendly staff, Nice ambiance
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AndySneap
Points +48
Best fake steak ever - Edit
You have to try the chunk steak , I’m still thinking about it this morning
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NathaliaBermudez
Points +384
One of the best - Edit
I’ve been to Willow many times and each meal is a delight. The service staff are exceptionally nice, helpful and attentive to food allergies. Every dish we try is my new favorite. I come here with my husband who is not a vegan and he also loves it. A definite all-around people pleaser kind of meal.
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goforaj
Points +119
Varied Menu - Edit
Menu covers all types of dishes. All are great. The French onion soup is amazing.
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AthLifer
Points +336
100% - Edit
Great variety and delicious. Thank you!
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JohnStokes71
Points +401
Fantastic night out! - Edit
Service was great. Food was even better!
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katefall48
Points +306
Great upscale comfort food - Edit
Every dish is really tasty, service is good and the place is attractive. The Willow Smashburger with the sunny side "egg" is especially delicious (but a little messy to eat).
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hazelanne
Points +147
Delicious vegan option in Chelsea w great decor - Edit
Really varied menu- something for everyone. Was the only vegan in my group and everyone loved it. Banana pudding and the cheesecake were exceptional as was the BLT and the ravioli.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-08
Pros: Clam chowder!!!, Banana pudding , BLT
Cons: A little loud
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Walktell
Points +963
Vegan clam chowder! - Edit
Went for a quick bite before seeing a show, the cup of the New England 'Clam' Chowder was recommended to me, and it was perfectly delicious, thick, creamy with chunks of potatoes, oyster mushroom 'clam' and bac'n bits, served with 3 crunchy crostini. It hit the spot for a comfort food I grew up with. My flexitarian friend ordered the cheesecake, I had a taste, it was good, a tad too coconut flavor for me, but she's French and loved it! Looking forward to going back and trying more off the menu. #Veganuary
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-01-26
Pros: Delicious vegan food , Attentive service , Reasonably priced
villain
That cheesecake looks amazing tbh
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rtnc68
Points +663
Delicious - Edit
Interesting menu. Definitely worth trying. #Veganuary
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caitlinharrad
Points +225
Nice food - Edit
Food was lovely and service was pretty quick. We went at lunch but atmosphere was pretty quiet - sure it would be better at dinner!
Read morePros: Delicious food
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