Candle – American
Bathed in a welcoming glow, Candle serves as a vibrant neighborhood sanctuary where the comforting aroma of pumpkin spice and griddled pancakes mingles with the zest of fresh lime and cilantro. The kitchen artfully bridges the gap between morning indulgence and savory soul food, offering everything from the buttery layers of their signature croissant to hearty, spice-kissed bowls and street-style tacos. This inviting space transforms the ritual of dining into a sensory celebration, perfect for lingering over a colorful plate of fruit-topped pancakes or sharing a mountain of golden, house-made nachos.
388, 3rd Avenue +19292801445 https://candlecafe.nyc0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, gluten-free, low-carb, halal, mediterranean, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, atkins, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, raw-food, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sirtfood, candida, lectin-free, pegan
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:30 AM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Menu
Brunch
- The Candle Croissant - $18: Smoked tempeh bacon, Eggs, American cheese, avocado, scallion, cream cheese. Choice of Fries or Salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Brunch Bowl - $23: Scrambled eggs, chorizo, black beans, avocado, hash brown, tempeh bacon, oven dried tomato, kale and quinoa salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Breakfast Burrito - $22: Tofu scramble, black beans, greens, spiced potatoes, brown rice, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, side salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Nuevos Rancheros - $18: Homemade tortilla, black beans, salsa, tofu scramble, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Pumpkin Spice French Toast - $17: Sourdough bread, fresh fruit, candied pecans, maple syrup. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Fresh Fruit Pancakes - $17: With maple syrup. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Starters
- Soup of the Day - $10 Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Guacamole - $17: Pico de gallo, chips. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Tacos - $6: Homemade corn tortillas, guacamole, Chipotle tomato salsa, grilled tomatillo salsa, pico de gallo. Choice of: Roasted Cauliflower, Wild Mushrooms, Al Pastor Seitan, or Jackfruit Carnitas. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Nachos - $20: Refried black beans, poblanos, oyster mushrooms, cashew cheese, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, corn chips. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Chimichurri Skewers - $18: Grilled seitan, chipotle aioli, tomato. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol
- Seitan Dumplings - $17: Broccoli, sesame-ginger soy sauce. Choice of Steamed or Fried. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Breadcrumb - Crusted Cauliflower - $18: Almond cheese, buffalo aioli. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Mezze Platter - $22: Hummus, eggplant caponata, apricot date chutney, almond tzatziki, grilled paratha bread, crudités, olives, slivered almonds, red pepper oil. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Tofu Ricotta Ravioli - $19: Tofu vegetable ricotta, sautéed spinach, Parmesan cheese and tomato truffle sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Parmesan Artichokes - $19: Grilled asparagus sautéed peas, leeks, zucchini, kalamata olives, micro greens, garlic truffle aioli and tomato sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
Salads
- Grilled Kale Salad - $19: String beans, beluga lentils, kabocha squash, avocado, red onion, sunflower seeds, spelt berries, chive dressing. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Sirtfood
- Aztec Salad - $23: Baby greens, quinoa, black beans, corn, cucumber, pumpkin seeds, tomatoes, avocado, chipotle grilled tempeh, toasted cumin dressing. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Kale Caesar Salad - $19: Kale, grilled tomatoes, cashew parmesan, polenta croutons, fried carpers, Caesar Dressing. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
- Mushroom Salad - $20: Arugula, sautéed mushrooms, asparagus, artichokes, leeks, kalamata olives, horseradish dressing. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Lectin-Free
- Chopped Salad - $18: Bell pepper chickpeas, red onions, tomatoes, cucumber, tofu feta, lettuce, kalamata olives, lemon oregano dressing. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
Main Courses
- Wild Mushroom Crepe - $26: Seasonal vegetables, sauteed wild mushrooms, spinach, garlic truffle aioli, arugula fennel salad. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Za'atar Roasted Cauliflower - $25: Chickpeas, oven-dried tomatoes, grilled red peppers, kale, zucchini, kale-pine nut pesto, tahini sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Cajun Seitan Sandwich - $20: Cajun-crusted seitan, steamed kale, Chipotle aioli, red onions, avocado. Choice of Potato Fries or Side Salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Quinoa Black Bean Burger - $18: Lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, guacamole, provolone cheese, Chipotle aioli. Choice of Potato Fries or Side Salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Candle Burger - $18: Housemade seitan patty, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, candle sauce. Choice of Potato Fries or Side Salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Burrito Bowl or Wrap - $24: Sauteed greens, black beans, caramelized onions, brown rice, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo. Choice of Grilled Seitan, Tofu, Tempeh, or Wild Mushrooms. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Spaghetti A La Bolognese - $25: Truffled roasted garlic tomato sauce, spinach, almond cheese, seitan bolognese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Seitan Picatta - $26: Creamed spinach, wild mushrooms, garlic mashed potatoes, lemon-caper sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Cake - $22: Kabocha squash, cauliflower, sauteed broccoli, onions, jalapenos, red pepper coconut curry sauce, apricot-ginger chutney, toasted almonds. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Lemon Risotto - $26: Mushrooms, Asparagus, peas, leeks, cashew cream. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Cauliflower Crust Pizza - $21: Tomato sauce, cheese, mushrooms, caramelized onions, arugula, truffle oil, balsamic reduction. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber
- Market Platter - $26: Choose any four sides paired with any two Candle dressings.
Sides
- Polenta Fries with Chipotle Aioli - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mac - N - Cheese - $13 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Sauteed Wild Mushrooms & Leeks - $13 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Seitan Wheatballs - $11: Tomato Basil Truffle Sauce, Garlic Bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Sweet and spicy crispy tofu with broccoli - $14 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Falafel Hummus - $14: House made hummus, with chickpea falafel on top, pepper oil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
Desserts
- Carrot Cake - $15: Caramelized pineapple sauce, cream cheese, candied pecans. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Bliss - $15: Cranberry sauce, candied peanuts, caramel sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Ice Cream Single Scoop - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Live Blueberry Pie - $15: Nut and coconut crust, cashew cream, blueberry, date ice cream. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Mango Sticky Rice - $14: Berry sticky rice, mango Sesame seeds and sweet coconut milk. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
Beverages
- Blue Ocean Cocktail - $16: Gin, lemon, agave, St Germain, rose water, Blue spirulina.
- Candle Margarita - $16: Tequila, lime, agave, orange liqueur.
- Organic Hot Coffee - $4
- Green Goddess Juice - $13: Kale, spinach, cucumber, celery, apple, ginger, lemon.
- Berry Nice Smoothie - $13: Banana, peanut butter, mixed berries, almond milk, cinnamon.