Candle
vegan- 4.4(360+ ratings)
- 30 min
- Open now
- 388 3rd Avenue, Kips Bay
Brunch
6 itemsBreakfast Burrito
Tofu scramble, black beans, greens, spiced potatoes, brown rice, pico de gallo, guacamole, "sour cream", side salad.
Brunch Bowl
Scrambled “eggs”, chorizo, black beans, avocado, hash brown, tempeh bacon, oven dried tomato, kale and quinoa salad.
Fresh Fruit Pancakes
With maple syrup.
Nuevos Rancheros
Homemade tortilla, black beans, salsa, tofu scramble, guacamole, pico de gallo, "sour cream".
The Candle Croissant
Smoked tempeh bacon, "Eggs", American "cheese", avocado, scallion, "cream cheese". Choice of Fries or Salad.
Waffles
Chocolate hazelnut sauce with strawberries, blueberries, and candied pecans.
Starters
9 items
Breadcrumb - Crusted Cauliflower
Almond cheese, buffalo aioli

Chimichurri Skewers
Grilled seitan, chipotle aioli, tomato.

Guacamole
Pico de gallo, chips.

Mezze Platter
Hummus, eggplant caponata, apricot date chutney, almond tzatziki, grilled paratha bread, crudités, olives & slivered almonds, red pepper oil

Nachos
Refried black beans, poblanos, oyster mushrooms, cashew cheese, guacamole, "sour cream", pico de gallo, corn chips.

Seitan Dumplings
Broccoli, sesame-ginger soy sauce. Choice of Steamed or Fried.
Soup of the Day

Tacos
Homemade corn tortillas, guacamole, Chipotle tomato salsa, grilled tomatillo salsa, pico de gallo • Choice of: Roasted Cauliflower with Pumpkin Seeds (GF, NF, SF) | Wild Mushrooms and Poblano Peppers (GF, NF, SF) | Al Pastor Seitan with Pineapple (NF) | Candle's Jackfruit Carnitas (GF, NF, SF)

Tofu Ricotta Ravioli
Tofu vegetable ricotta, sautéed spinach, Parmesan cheese and tomato truffle sauce
Salads
4 items
Aztec Salad
Baby greens, quinoa, black beans, corn, cucumber, pumpkin seeds, tomatoes, avocado, chipotle grilled tempeh, toasted cumin dressing GF

Brussels Sprouts And Mushroom Salad
Arugula, sautéed mushrooms, leeks, Brussels Sprouts, kalamata olives, horseradish dressing GF

Grilled Kale Salad
String beans, beluga lentils, kabocha squash, avocado, red onion, sunflower seeds, spelt berries, chive dressing.

Kale Caesar Salad
Kale, grilled tomatoes, cashew parmesan, polenta croutons, fried carpers, Caesar Dressing
Entrees
14 items
Burrito Bowl or Wrap
Sauteed greens, black beans, caramelized onions, brown rice, guacamole, "sour cream", pico de gallo. Choice of Grilled Seitan, Tofu, Tempeh, or Wild Mushrooms.

Cajun Seitan Sandwich
Cajun-crusted seitan, steamed kale, Chipotle "aioli", red onions, avocado. With choice of Potato Fries or Side Salad.

Candle Burger
Housemade seitan patty, American "cheese", lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, candle sauce. With choice of Potato Fries or Side Salad.

Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Tomato sauce, cheese, mushrooms, caramelized onions, arugula, truffle oil, balsamic reduction. GF
Chickpea Burger
Chickpea patty, almond tzatziki, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, toasted bun. With choice of Potato Fries or Side Salad.
Market Platter
Choose any four sides paired with any two Candle dressings • Sides: Grilled Tofu $6.00 | Grilled Tempeh $6.00 | Grilled Seitan $7.00 | Daily Vegetables $8.00 | Daily Greens $8.00 | Brown Rice $6.00 | Black Beans $6.00 | Baked Sweet Potato $8.00 | Caramelized Onions $7.00 | Potato Fries $7.00 | Sauteed Wild Mushrooms $13.00 • Dressings: Carrot Ginger, Tahini, Chive Dressing, Caesar Dressing, Horseradish Dressing, lemon Oregano dressing, Toasted Cumin Dressing $2.00 each.

Maroccan Spiced Chickpea Cake
Kabocha squash, cauliflower, sauteed broccoli, onions, jalapenos, red pepper coconut curry sauce, apricot-ginger chutney, toasted almonds.

Mushroom Burger
Mushroom patty, with provolone cheese, caramelize onions and mushrooms on Pretzel Roll, With choice of Potato Fries or Side Salad.
Pea Protein Burger
Pea protein, American cheese, special sauce, Tempe bacon, lettuce tomato onion and pickles on a toasted bun. With choice of Potato Fries or Side Salad.
Quinoa Black Bean Burger
Lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, guacamole, provolone "cheese", Chipotle "aioli". With choice of Potato Fries or Side Salad.

Seitan Picatta
Creamed spinach, wild mushrooms, garlic mashed potatoes, lemon-caper sauce.

Spaghetti A La Bolognese
Truffled roasted garlic tomato sauce, spinach, almond cheese, seitan bolognese.

Wild Mushroom Crepe
Seasonal vegetables, sauteed wild mushrooms, spinach, garlic truffle "aioli", arugula fennel salad.

Za'atar Roasted Cauliflower
Chickpeas, oven-dried tomatoes, grilled red peppers, kale, zucchini, kale-pine nut pesto, tahini sauce.
Sides
7 items
Falafel Hummus
House made hummus, with chickpea falafel on top, pepper oil,

Mac - N - "Cheese"

Polenta Fries with Chipotle "Aioli"

Roasted Cauliflower, Za'atar Tomatoes, Chickpeas, Sauteed Almonds, leeks, Tahini
Sauteed Wild Mushrooms & Leeks

Seitan Wheatballs, Tomato Basil Truffle Sauce, Garlic Bread

Sweet and spicy crispy tofu with broccoli
Thai Specialties
9 itemsDrunken Noodle
Sauteed Flat rice noodles, broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, cabagge, Basil, red bell pepper, scallions, leeks and drunken sauce choose protein
Evil Jungle Princess
Eggplant, Carrot, broccoli, cauliflower, red bell pepper, cabbage, leeks, scallions, garlic, ginger: choose rice and protein

Golden Curry
Potato, coconut milk, turmeric, Carrot, broccoli, cauliflower, red bell pepper, crispy onions, choose rice and protein

Mango Papaya Salad
Sliced mango, green papaya, cilantro, carrot, green cabbage, cashews, peanuts lemon, crispy onions, sweet and sassy sauce

Pad Thai
Sauteed rice noodles green cabbage, carrots peanuts, leeks, radish, beans sprout, scallions, Pad Thai tamarind sauce choose protein

Pumpkin Curry
Coconut milk, pumpkin, red bell pepper, broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, scallions, choose rice and protein

Purple Fried Rice
Berry rice stir-fried, garlic, soy sauce, pineapple broccoli, cauliflower, red bell pepper, cabbage, leeks, scallions, cashew

Tom Yum Soup
Galangal, lemongrass, onions, tomato, tom yum paste, cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, mint, crispy onions choose protein: temple, tofu, seitan, mushroom

Vegan Chicken Satay
4PCS skewers and peanut sauce on the side (pea and soy protein)
Desserts
7 items
"Ice Cream"
Single Scoop $5.00 | Three Seasonal Flavors $15.00

Carrot Cake
Caramelized pineapple sauce, "cream cheese", candied pecans.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bliss
Cranberry sauce, candied peanuts, caramel sauce.

Live pomegranate Pie
Nut and coconut crust, cashew cream, blueberry, date ice cream

Mango Sticky Rice
Berry sticky rice, mango Sesame seeds and sweet coconut milk
