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: vegetarian, vegan, halal, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, high-protein, nut-free, mediterranean, pescatarian, low-sodium, plant-based, heart-healthy, low-fat, whole30, paleo, south-beach, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, gerd, alkaline, aip, carnivore, zone, volumetrics, tlc, renal, macrobiotic, lectin-free, slow-carb, juice-cleanse
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 Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Brunch Bowl - $23: Scrambled eggs, chorizo, black beans, avocado, hash brown, tempeh bacon, oven dried tomato, kale and quinoa salad. Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Breakfast Burrito - $22: Tofu scramble, black beans, greens, spiced potatoes, brown rice, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, side salad. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Nuevos Rancheros - $18: Homemade tortilla, black beans, salsa, tofu scramble, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pumpkin Spice French Toast - $17: Sourdough bread, fresh fruit, candied pecans, maple syrup. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fresh Fruit Pancakes - $17: With maple syrup. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
Starters
- Soup of the Day - $10 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole - $17: Pico de gallo, chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $20: Refried black beans, poblanos, oyster mushrooms, cashew cheese, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, corn chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chimichurri Skewers - $18: Grilled seitan, chipotle aioli, tomato. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seitan Dumplings - $17: Broccoli, sesame-ginger soy sauce. Choice of Steamed or Fried. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breadcrumb - Crusted Cauliflower - $18: Almond cheese, buffalo aioli. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mezze Platter - $22: Hummus, eggplant caponata, apricot date chutney, almond tzatziki, grilled paratha bread, crudités, olives, slivered almonds, red pepper oil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Ricotta Ravioli - $19: Tofu vegetable ricotta, sautéed spinach, Parmesan cheese and tomato truffle sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Parmesan Artichokes - $19: Grilled asparagus sautéed peas, leeks, zucchini, kalamata olives, micro greens, garlic truffle aioli and tomato sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Grilled Kale Salad - $19: String beans, beluga lentils, kabocha squash, avocado, red onion, sunflower seeds, spelt berries, chive dressing. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aztec Salad - $23: Baby greens, quinoa, black beans, corn, cucumber, pumpkin seeds, tomatoes, avocado, chipotle grilled tempeh, toasted cumin dressing. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kale Caesar Salad - $19: Kale, grilled tomatoes, cashew parmesan, polenta croutons, fried carpers, Caesar Dressing. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Salad - $20: Arugula, sautéed mushrooms, asparagus, artichokes, leeks, kalamata olives, horseradish dressing. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chopped Salad - $18: Bell pepper chickpeas, red onions, tomatoes, cucumber, tofu feta, lettuce, kalamata olives, lemon oregano dressing. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Wild Mushroom Crepe - $26: Seasonal vegetables, sauteed wild mushrooms, spinach, garlic truffle aioli, arugula fennel salad. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Za'atar Roasted Cauliflower - $25: Chickpeas, oven-dried tomatoes, grilled red peppers, kale, zucchini, kale-pine nut pesto, tahini sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Seitan Sandwich - $20: Cajun-crusted seitan, steamed kale, Chipotle aioli, red onions, avocado. Choice of Potato Fries or Side Salad. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quinoa Black Bean Burger - $18: Lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, guacamole, provolone cheese, Chipotle aioli. Choice of Potato Fries or Side Salad. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti A La Bolognese - $25: Truffled roasted garlic tomato sauce, spinach, almond cheese, seitan bolognese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seitan Picatta - $26: Creamed spinach, wild mushrooms, garlic mashed potatoes, lemon-caper sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Cake - $22: Kabocha squash, cauliflower, sauteed broccoli, onions, jalapenos, red pepper coconut curry sauce, apricot-ginger chutney, toasted almonds. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemon Risotto - $26: Mushrooms, Asparagus, peas, leeks, cashew cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cauliflower Crust Pizza - $21: Tomato sauce, cheese, mushrooms, caramelized onions, arugula, truffle oil, balsamic reduction. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Market Platter - $26: Choose any four sides paired with any two Candle dressings. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Polenta Fries with Chipotle Aioli - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac - N - Cheese - $13 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sauteed Wild Mushrooms & Leeks - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seitan Wheatballs - $11: Tomato Basil Truffle Sauce, Garlic Bread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet and spicy crispy tofu with broccoli - $14 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Hummus - $14: House made hummus, with chickpea falafel on top, pepper oil. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Carrot Cake - $15: Caramelized pineapple sauce, cream cheese, candied pecans.
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Bliss - $15: Cranberry sauce, candied peanuts, caramel sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Ice Cream Single Scoop - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Live Blueberry Pie - $15: Nut and coconut crust, cashew cream, blueberry, date ice cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mango Sticky Rice - $14: Berry sticky rice, mango Sesame seeds and sweet coconut milk. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Beverages
- Blue Ocean Cocktail - $16: Gin, lemon, agave, St Germain, rose water, Blue spirulina. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Candle Margarita - $16: Tequila, lime, agave, orange liqueur.
- Organic Hot Coffee - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Green Goddess Juice - $13: Kale, spinach, cucumber, celery, apple, ginger, lemon. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Berry Nice Smoothie - $13: Banana, peanut butter, mixed berries, almond milk, cinnamon. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
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