Candle

388 3rd Ave, New York
(838) 222-6353

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Vegan Wild Mushroom Crepe with Garlic Truffle Aioli Arugula Beet & Fennel Salad
Polenta Fries with Chipotle Aioli NF SF
Za'Atar Roasted Cauliflower GF SF
Polenta Fries with Chipotle Aioli
Breadcrumb - Crusted Cauliflower
Roasted Cauliflower Taco
Cashew Vegetable Ravioli
Kale Caesar Salad GF NF
Chimichurri Skewers NF
Wild Mushroom Crêpe

Menu

Starters
Steamed Dumplings
Seitan, broccoli, and sesame-ginger soy sauce.
Fried Dumplings
Seitan, broccoli, and sesame-ginger soy sauce.
Mezze Platter
Smoked hummus, eggplant caponata, babaganoush, almond tzatziki, grilled paratha bread, crudité, olives and slivered almonds, roasted garlic, and red pepper oil.
Chimichurri Skewers
Char-grilled seitan, grape tomato. (no gluten free).
Bread-Crumb-Crusted-Cauliflower
Lemon-almond cheese and buffalo aioli.
Tacos with Homemade Corn Tortillas
Served With guacamole, chipotle tomato salsa, grilled tomatillo salsa, and pico de gallo.
Guacamole
Pico de Gallo, yuca chips.

Dinner Starter
Grilled Kale Salad
String beans, beluga lentils, kabocha squash, avocado, red onion, sunflower seeds, spelt berries, and chive dressing.
Dumplings
Steamed or fried seitan, broccoli, and sesame-ginger soy sauce.
Chimichurri Skewers
Char grilled seitan, grape tomato.
Bread-Crumb-Crusted-Cauliflower
Lemon-almond cheese, buffalo aioli.
Aztec Salad
Baby greens, quinoa, black beans, corn, sweet potato, cucumber, radish, pumpkin seeds, tomatoes, chipotle grilled tempeh, toasted cumin dressing.
Wild Mushroom Salad
Baby arugula, wild mushrooms, corn, zucchini, olives, pickled red onions, Horseradish vinaigrette.
Tacos with Homemade Corn Tortillas
Served with guacamole, chipotle tomato salsa, grilled tomatillo salsa, and pico de gallo. Choice of roasted cauliflower with pumpkin seeds.
Guacamole
pico de Gallo, chips
Grilled Artichokes
kale pinenut basil pesto, chickpeas, zucchini, kalamata olives, corn, tomato sauce GF - SF

Salads
Grilled Kale Salad
String beans, beluga lentils, kabocha squash, avocado, red onion, sunflower seeds, spelt berries, and chive dressing.
Aztec Salad
Baby greens, quinoa, black beans, corn, sweet potato, cucumber, radish, pumpkin seeds, tomatoes, chipotle grilled tempeh, toasted cumin dressing.
Wild Mushroom Salad
Baby arugula, wild mushrooms, corn, zucchini, olives, pickled red onions, horseradish dressing GF,NF
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, grilled grape tomato, cashews parmesan, herbed croutons, fried capers, caesar dressing.
Chop salad
tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, chickpeas, red onions, calamari olives, feta "cheese" dill, oregano vinaigrette GF, NF

Nachos
Nachos
Refried black beans, poblanos, and oyster mushroom, jalapeño cheese, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, and corn chips.

Entrees
Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Cake
kabocha squash, cauliflower, sautéed broccoli, onions, jalapeños, red pepper-coconut curry sauce, apricot-ginger chutney, and toasted almonds.
Wild Mushroom Crêpe
Seasonal vegetables sautéed wild mushrooms, spinach, garlic truffle aioli, arugula, beet, and fennel salad.
Seitan Piccata
Creamed spinach & oyster mushrooms, garlic mashed potatoes, lemon-caper sauce.
Za'atar Roasted Cauliflower
Chickpeas, oven-dried tomatoes, grilled red peppers, kale, zucchini, kale-pine nut pesto, and spicy tahini sauce.
Cajun Seitan Sandwich
Grilled focaccia, cajun crusted seitán, steamed kale, chipotle aioli, red onions, avocado, potato fries, and salad.
Safron Paella
Seiten sausage, grilled oyster mushroom, zucchini, peas, leeks corn, kale nori herbs, saffron sauce.
Burrito Bowl
Served with sautéed greens, black beans, caramelized onions, brown rice, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo Add grilled seitan, tofu, tempeh, or wild mushrooms.
Spaghetti a la Bolognese
Truffle roasted garlic tomato sauce, spinach, almond cheese, seitan bolognese.
Quinoa Black Bean Burger
Quinoa, sunflower seed, cilantro grilled red onions, guacamole chipotle aioli, potato fries, and salad.
Market Platter
Choose 4 item and 2 dressing.
Candle Burger
Housemade seitan patty, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, candle sauce.

Sides
Seitan Wheatballs
Tomato basil-truffle sauce and garlic bread.
Grilled Tempeh
Grilled Tofu
Daily Vegetables
Black Beans
Mac- n – Cheez
Grilled corn & chipotle aioli
GF, NF
Potato Fries
Daily Greens
Grilled Seitan
Brown Rice
Caramelized Onions
Polenta fries with Chipotle Aioli
Sautéed Wild Mushrooms & Shallots
Live food dish.

Dessert
Peach Cobbler
With vanilla ice cream.
Carrot Cake
Caramelized pineapple sauce, cream cheese, candied almonds.
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Berry Crumble
Fresh berries, nuts crumble, almond cream, strawberry sauce, vanilla ice cream.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Bliss
Cranberry sauce, candie peanuts, caramel sauce.
Date bars
gluten free, soy free, nut free, dates, oats, maple syrup, sunflower oil

Drinks
Green Goddes
Kale, spinach, cucumber, celery, apple, ginger, lemon.
Candle Cleanser
Apple, cucumber, celery, spinach, cranberry.
Berry Nice Smoothie
Banana, peanut butter, mixed berries, almond milk, cinnamon.
Coco Banana Smoothie
Banana, dates, coconut meat, chocolate, vanilla, cinnamon, coconut milk.
Ginger Tale Mocktail
Fresh ginger, lemon, mint, agave, seltzer water.
Strawberry Rhubarb Mocktail
Strawberry, lemon, basil, agave, seltzer water.
Matcha Zen Mocktail
Matcha, pineapple, lemon, coconut water, agave, seltzer water.
Hibiscus Iced Tea
Green Ginger Bomb Shots
2oz wellness shots, kale, ginger, parsley, grapefruit, orange, cayenne pepper.
Ginger Shots
2oz juiced ginger root.
Ice Coffee
Capuccino
Espresso
Vitamin C
Carrot, lemon, orange, grapefruit, ginger.
Lemonade
Pina Colada Smoothie
Orange juice, pineapple, coconut milk.
Green Dream smoothie
Avocado, spinach, banana, dates, coconut water.
Mint Cucumber Mocktail
Lime, mint, cucumber, agave, seltzer water.
Fashionada Mocktail
Passion fruit, agave, seltzer water.
Heart-Beets Mocktail
Beets, lemon, agave, seltzer water.
Ginseng Iced Tea
Unsweetened ice tea.
Golden Vitality Shots
2oz wellness shot, turmeric, ginger, lemon, carrot, orange, coconut water, cayenne pepper.
Coffee
Americano
Latte
Double Espresso
Matcha Latte
Golden Latte
Hot chocolate
Apple Cider

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Recent Reviews

I would love it to be like the food in the old candle cafe! My grilled kale salad I would have loved warm. The kale was cooked and then put in fridge and served cold so it has the sensation of tasting frozen.
January 2026
Came here with a bunch of friends for lunch on a Sunday. The food was AMAZING. Even people who swear they couldn’t be vegan would change their mind if they could taste this food and they would not miss the meat at all! Our server was a beautiful blonde gal who looks like a model!
We had the dumplings, huevos rancheros, mushroom salad and tomato soup. I also ordered the Ginger Tail mocktail. It was the very best most refreshing zero proof drink I ever had. I’ve had...
January 2026
I'm so glad CANDLE IS STILL HERE!! I remember this restaurant years ago - and it's still just as good! I had the tacos - the seitan is a must! The food was fresh and flavorful. Shout out to MARTIN who provided excellent service and recommendations. He made my experience worthwhile to come back!
December 2025

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Candle

388 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016
(838) 222-6353