I was very shocked when I found out they shut their doors. My family and I enjoyed many of the menu items and we drove all the way from Brooklyn sometimes weekly to order takeout. So unfortunate they've closed.
Joh D.
I'm so sad to see this place gone. It was a great place to go for vegan food and drinks.
kuber Sacheti
hats off to the one who cook here. the food is just.....i cant explain in words. i just love it.
tatiana martinez
This was our first time at True Food Kitchen after hearing so many great things. Very disappointed, to say the least.
Nickita Stoupnikov
Great place to get vegan food, shame that COVID has closed this place as of 12/16/2020. The seitan piccata, bbq skewers and spaghetti and wheatballs were especially tasty, the fresh lemonade and chocolate mousse pie were fantastic, very friendly and knowledgeable wait staff. Hoping these guys will reopen by Summer of 2021.
Christina Rivera
I regret writing this review as I realize the pandemic has hit many of our cherished businesses hard, but I felt the need to since I used to have such a love for this place. I went in for a late brunch yesterday after not having visited the restaurant in about a year or two, and immediately was struck by how ugly and tattered the place looked inside. I had to do a double-take, because I remember this place having a beautiful ambience, and now it looks like a dirty, neglected diner. This made me even more surprised to see the menu prices as way too high. Further, when I ordered my food and saw and tasted it, I was even more disappointed at the lack of quality, taste, and effort in the food served. The $10 soup special - cauliflower and artichoke - was literally a bland white puree of probably only those two vegetables and salt. The brunch pancakes advertised to come with seasonal fruit for $12, were 3 small-to-medium sized pancakes with literally less than 5 slices of a banana and a couple strawberries on top. I remember the food at least being plated and beautifully presented, but this was not the case. I was appalled and beyond disappointed and do not think I will return until there is improvement. COVID-19 REGULATION NOTE: I have to remark on the amount of people who were eating inside - I did not feel that the restaurant workers were observing any capacity ordinances as the small restaurant was nearly packed, and that is why I sat outside. The bathrooms also did not seem clean nor maintained well. I hope this restaurant cleans up and does a better job of pricing the now-lowered quality of food and ambience.
Dino A.
My last meal at candle cafe did not disappoint. Their seitan waffle sandwich was amazing. Served with maple syrup for dipping. It was perfect to have with the crispy French fries and chipotle aioli. I will really miss this place and I am so sad this UES staple is going away!
Jared G.
I was so excited to come here. Sadly, I'm leaving extremely disappointed. I've never had food with less flavor. Not to mention It is overpriced. Definitely don't recommend. The waitstaff is very pleasant so I feel bad. But the kitchen needs work.
Aphrodite Dikeakos
Great Ceasars salad, and I enjoyed the beyond burger plate.The staff was very friendly and courteous. Nice place for a date or group of friends!
Great food and excellent prices. A wonderful place to go after a day at the MMOA! The service was fantastic as well. Winner winner vegan dinner!!!
Sarai Perez
Amazing, tasty and cruelty free. Super friendly and caring team.Try the skewers! They’re delicious.
Emese Latkoczy
Not as good as it used to be. Menu is not really creative or varied. $15 for a slice of carrot cake? Even for NYC that is steep.
Emese L.
Not as good ad it used to be. Menu not creative or varied enough. One slice of carrot cake cost $15, which even for NYC, and durung covid, is quite steep.
I was very shocked when I found out they shut their doors. My family and I enjoyed many of the menu items and we drove all the way from Brooklyn sometimes weekly to order takeout. So unfortunate they've closed.
I'm so sad to see this place gone. It was a great place to go for vegan food and drinks.
hats off to the one who cook here. the food is just.....i cant explain in words. i just love it.
This was our first time at True Food Kitchen after hearing so many great things. Very disappointed, to say the least.
Great place to get vegan food, shame that COVID has closed this place as of 12/16/2020. The seitan piccata, bbq skewers and spaghetti and wheatballs were especially tasty, the fresh lemonade and chocolate mousse pie were fantastic, very friendly and knowledgeable wait staff. Hoping these guys will reopen by Summer of 2021.
I regret writing this review as I realize the pandemic has hit many of our cherished businesses hard, but I felt the need to since I used to have such a love for this place. I went in for a late brunch yesterday after not having visited the restaurant in about a year or two, and immediately was struck by how ugly and tattered the place looked inside. I had to do a double-take, because I remember this place having a beautiful ambience, and now it looks like a dirty, neglected diner. This made me even more surprised to see the menu prices as way too high. Further, when I ordered my food and saw and tasted it, I was even more disappointed at the lack of quality, taste, and effort in the food served. The $10 soup special - cauliflower and artichoke - was literally a bland white puree of probably only those two vegetables and salt. The brunch pancakes advertised to come with seasonal fruit for $12, were 3 small-to-medium sized pancakes with literally less than 5 slices of a banana and a couple strawberries on top. I remember the food at least being plated and beautifully presented, but this was not the case. I was appalled and beyond disappointed and do not think I will return until there is improvement. COVID-19 REGULATION NOTE: I have to remark on the amount of people who were eating inside - I did not feel that the restaurant workers were observing any capacity ordinances as the small restaurant was nearly packed, and that is why I sat outside. The bathrooms also did not seem clean nor maintained well. I hope this restaurant cleans up and does a better job of pricing the now-lowered quality of food and ambience.
My last meal at candle cafe did not disappoint. Their seitan waffle sandwich was amazing. Served with maple syrup for dipping. It was perfect to have with the crispy French fries and chipotle aioli. I will really miss this place and I am so sad this UES staple is going away!
I was so excited to come here. Sadly, I'm leaving extremely disappointed. I've never had food with less flavor. Not to mention It is overpriced. Definitely don't recommend. The waitstaff is very pleasant so I feel bad. But the kitchen needs work.
Great Ceasars salad, and I enjoyed the beyond burger plate.The staff was very friendly and courteous. Nice place for a date or group of friends!
Great service and good bang for buck
Restaurantji Recommends
Delicious food and great service! Loved it.
Great food and excellent prices. A wonderful place to go after a day at the MMOA! The service was fantastic as well. Winner winner vegan dinner!!!
Amazing, tasty and cruelty free. Super friendly and caring team.Try the skewers! They’re delicious.
Not as good as it used to be. Menu is not really creative or varied. $15 for a slice of carrot cake? Even for NYC that is steep.
Not as good ad it used to be. Menu not creative or varied enough. One slice of carrot cake cost $15, which even for NYC, and durung covid, is quite steep.