Willow Vegan Bistro

199 8th Ave, New York
(212) 929-2889

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Vegan Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich with Fries
Cauliflower Wings with Buffalo Sauce
Vanilla Bean Cashew Cheesecake
Eggplant Lasagna Vegetariana
Calamari Oyster Mushrooms
Truffle Mac and Cheese GFO
Chef’S Cookie Skillet
Truffle Mac and Cheese
Chef's Cookie Skillet
Scallop Cacio E Pepe

Menu

Most Popular
French Dip
Chunk Steak™, smoked "provolone," caramelized onions, horseradish aioli, au jus, toasted baguette. Served with steak fries
B.L.T. Club
Bac'n, avocado, bibb lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, pesto aioli, grilled brioche.Served with Cajun spiced taro chips
Grilled Chunk Steak™ Filet
Truffle velouté, potato pavé, haricot verts, balsamic caviar, chives, roasted cherry tomatoes
Buffalo Popcorn Chick'n
Blue "cheese," carrots, celery, chives
Nashville Hot Chick'n
Spicy cayenne sauce, cabbage slaw, pickles, blue "cheese," toasted sub. Served with choice of hand cut fries or side salad
Chick'n Francese
White wine cream sauce, lemon butter, whipped "parmesan" potatoes, garlic, grilled broccolini, fresh thyme
Three "Cheese" Ravioli
"Mozzarella," "ricotta," "parmesan," roma tomato sauce, cherry tomatoes, basil
Crispy Calamari
Panko crusted king oyster mushroom rings, herb marinara sauce, horseradish mayo, lemon
Willow Smashburger
Two smashed burger patties, "cheddar," chipotle aioli, sunny side "egg," brioche bun. Served with choice of hand cut fries or side salad
Grilled Balsamic Chick'n Sandwich
Smoked "provolone," "prosciutto," tomatoes, red onions, arugula, pesto aioli, aged balsamic. Served with choice of hand cut fries or side salad

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French Dip
Chunk Steak™, smoked "provolone," caramelized onions, horseradish aioli, au jus, toasted baguette. Served with steak fries
Buffalo Popcorn Chick'n
Blue "cheese," carrots, celery, chives
B.L.T. Club
Bac'n, avocado, bibb lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, pesto aioli, grilled brioche.Served with Cajun spiced taro chips
Grilled Chunk Steak™ Filet
Truffle velouté, potato pavé, haricot verts, balsamic caviar, chives, roasted cherry tomatoes
Nashville Hot Chick'n
Spicy cayenne sauce, cabbage slaw, pickles, blue "cheese," toasted sub. Served with choice of hand cut fries or side salad

Starters
Buffalo Popcorn Chick'n
Blue "cheese," carrots, celery, chives
Truffle Mac and Cheese
Fresh housemade lumache, bac'n, chives, smoked paprika, toasted panko, black truffle oil
Mini "Lobster" Rolls
Hearts of palm, old bay aioli, celery, dill, bibb lettuce, chives, housemade buttered roll
Cultured "Cheese" Board
"Ricotta," herbs de provence, "cambleu," dried fruit, "prosciutto," caper berries, maple sesame cashews, apricot marmalade, grilled crostini
Crispy Calamari
Panko crusted king oyster mushroom rings, herb marinara sauce, horseradish mayo, lemon
Dip Trio
Housemade flatbread, caramelized onion whipped "ricotta," green fava bean dip, spicy tomato jam
"Salmon" Tartare
Avocado, capers, dijon mustard, lemon, mayo, chives, black truffle caviar, taro root chips

Soups and Salads
Caesar Salad
Choice of organic five spice tofu or grilled balsamic chick'n. Romaine, baby radishes, smoked paprika croutons, "parmesan," creamy wakame dressing
French Onion Soup
Caramelized onions, garlic, "mozzarella," fresh thyme, baguette crostini
Cream of Tomato Soup
Basil oil, "crème fraîche," parsley, "mozzarella" crostini
Cobb Salad
Choice of organic five spice tofu or grilled balsamic chick'n. Romaine, red onions, avocado, bac'n, "feta," cherry tomatoes, blue "cheese" dressing
New England "Clam" Chowder
Oyster mushrooms, onions, celery, potatoes, bac'n bits, chives, baguette crostini
"Tuna" Nicoise
Bibb lettuce, cucumbers, kalamata olives, haricots verts, poached "egg," cherry tomatoes, potatoes, capers, sliced radishes, dijon vinaigrette

Sandwiches
B.L.T. Club
Bac'n, avocado, bibb lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, pesto aioli, grilled brioche.Served with Cajun spiced taro chips
Grilled Balsamic Chick'n Sandwich
Smoked "provolone," "prosciutto," tomatoes, red onions, arugula, pesto aioli, aged balsamic. Served with choice of hand cut fries or side salad
Nashville Hot Chick'n
Spicy cayenne sauce, cabbage slaw, pickles, blue "cheese," toasted sub. Served with choice of hand cut fries or side salad
Bac'n, "Egg," and Cheese
Bac'n, fried "egg," "cheddar," brioche bun. Served with choice of hand cut fries or side salad
Willow Smashburger
Two smashed burger patties, "cheddar," chipotle aioli, sunny side "egg," brioche bun. Served with choice of hand cut fries or side salad
Smoked "Salmon" Toast
Poached "egg," capers, red onions, sliced radishes, lemon zest, chives, grilled brioche. Served with side salad

Entrees
French Dip
Chunk Steak™, smoked "provolone," caramelized onions, horseradish aioli, au jus, toasted baguette. Served with steak fries
Chick'n Francese
White wine cream sauce, lemon butter, whipped "parmesan" potatoes, garlic, grilled broccolini, fresh thyme
Grilled Chunk Steak™ Filet
Truffle velouté, potato pavé, haricot verts, balsamic caviar, chives, roasted cherry tomatoes
Three "Cheese" Ravioli
"Mozzarella," "ricotta," "parmesan," roma tomato sauce, cherry tomatoes, basil

Sides
Hand cut Fries
Choice of garlic and parsley, Cajun, or sea salt
Sautéed Haricots Verts
French green beans, sea salt
Grilled Broccolini
Sliced garlic, lemon zest, black pepper
House Salad
Romaine, carrots, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, dijon vinaigrette

Desserts
Banana Pudding
Fresh bananas, salted caramel, vanilla wafers, banana cream, whipped cream
Chef's Cookie Skillet
"Peanut butter sauce, roasted peanuts, sea salt, chocolate ice cream "
Vanilla Bean Cashew Cheesecake
Chocolate chip cookie crust, Madagascar vanilla bean, chocolate ganache, fresh mint
Double Chocolate Cake
Vanilla ice cream, chocolate ganache, toasted almonds
Ice Cream
Chocolate or vanilla

Juices
Cucumber, Mint, Lemon
Carrot, Apple, Ginger

Drinks

Soda
Coke, Diet Coke, Ginger Ale
Still Water
Sparkling Water

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Recent Reviews

OMG, so good. We are tired of NYC vegan joints focusing on fried food & making it sound upscale! This is great flavors, excellent service, & lovely atmosphere. Had the cheese plate- awesome. Eggs Florentine- superb. Loved the salad served with it. Sauvignon blanc was perfect pairing for both dishes. Then, hazelnut dome and mocha cocktail. Yummy yummy yummy. I would have cocktail up. Not an ice fan. Find out when Brayden is working. So excellent service. Did not rush...
September 2025
Went to willow while in nyc for dinner. Their menu changes seasonally, I got the yuzu glazed salmon and had to ask if that’s what real salmon tastes like because I was so thrown off! Also tried a little of the flank steak which was good as well. Desserts were the pandan cake and banana pudding. All said the food was very good and presentation definitely brought upscale. However I feel that the price is a little too much for the price. While it definitely tastes good, I can’t...
August 2025
So glad it’s open for lunch again (but check before going just in case). Everything on the menu is delicious. Only issue is that portions are large and leave no room for desserts. Maybe share a salad and sandwich (french fries included !) to leave room for dessert and a drink.
August 2025

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Willow Vegan Bistro

199 8th Ave, New York, NY 10011
(212) 929-2889