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Candle Café

1307 Third Ave., New York, NY 10021 40.771582 -73.95922
nr. 75th St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-472-0970 Send to Phone

  • Cuisine: Vegetarian/Vegan
  • Price Range: $$

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  • Reader Rating:

    7 out of 10

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Official Website

candlecafe.com

Hours

Mon-Sat, 11:30am-10:30pm; Sun, 11:30am-9:30pm

Nearby Subway Stops

6 at 77th St.

Prices

$10-$20

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Delivery
  • Kids' Menu
  • Lunch
  • Take-Out

Alcohol

  • Beer and Wine Only

Reservations

Accepted/Not Necessary

Delivery Area

50th St. to 99th St., East End Ave. to Fifth Ave.

Profile

They haven't invented the health-food restaurant that can truly satisfy an animal-fat-loving carnivore, but Candle Café (formerly the Healthy Candle) does as good a job as one can expect. Defying the stereotype of bland, leaden health food, Candle Café's macrobiotic vegetarian dishes are full-flavored and elegant, with interesting textures, and made from first-rate ingredients. It's the ideal place for vegans and carnivores to meet. For an hour or two, you won't miss regular food. — Steven A. Shaw

Note

Reservations accepted only for parties of 3 to 8.

Recommended Dishes

Quesadilla, $11; tofu club, $14

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