Candle 79
Regulars flock to this classy Upper East Side restaurant for organic, vegan cuisine that goes beyond tempeh and tofu. An upscale version of the nearby Candle Cafe, this duplex attracts hard-core vegetarians and meat-eaters on their night off. Purple and gold lend a royal air to the leather booths, framed mirrors, and walled sconces, and huge windows upstairs offer a view of the namesake 79th Street. Though weekend nights and Sunday brunch draw the largest crowds, neighborhood residents master this vegan menu of quinoa-lentil cakes, seitan piccata, and sweet-potato pumpkin pie by popping in daily.
Looking for something more casual? Visit Candle Cafe by the same owners
You can have a private party even if you don't take up the whole top floor--the restaurant will curtain off a space sized for your group.
Candle 79
New York, NY 10021
Phone: (212) 537-7179

Cross Street: Lexington Avenue
Directions: 6 at 77th St
Restaurant Information
Hours
- Mon-Sat 12pm-3:30pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm
- Sun 12pm-4pm, 5pm-10pm
Dress Code
- Casual to dressy
Payment Types
- Discover
- Diners Club
- Visa
- American Express
- MasterCard
Cuisines
- American (New)
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Meal Price
- $$$
Amenities
- Local Favorites
- Group Dining
- Brunch
- Dine at the Bar
- Quiet
- Catering
- Open 7 Days
Candle 79 Menu
Lunch Starters Daily Soup 7.00 Grilled Seitan Chimichurri citrus-herb marinade 9.00 Hydrogarden Farm Edamame celtic sea salt, chili, lemon 8.00 Guacamole Timbale chipotle black beans, caramelized onions, jicama salsa, tortilla chips 12.00 Seaweed Salad hijiki, arame, carrots, cabbage, edamame, radishes, wasabi leaves, sesame-ginger dressing 14.00 Smoked Hummus grilled paratha bread, mixed olives, roasted garlic bulb, red pepper oil 13.00 Salads Wild Mushroom Salad arugula, tomatoes, cipollini onions, wild mushrooms, creamy horseradish dressing 14.00 Baby Greens Salad baby greens, fava beans, artichokes, quinoa, grape tomatoes, avocado, toasted sunflower seeds, artichoke vinaigrette 15.00 Watercress Salad avocado, cactus leaves, radishes, tomatoes, toasted pumpkin seeds, creamy jalapeño dressing 15.00 Baby Spinach Salad grilled asparagus, red onions, roasted tomatoes, olives, chickpeas, tofu cheese, roasted garlic dressing 14.00 Add Tofu Or Tempeh $3 Entrees Chef's Daily Hand Cut Pasta 18.00 B.B.Q. Seitan Sandwich avocado, caramelized onions, polenta fries, mixed lettuces 15.00 Black Bean Pumpkin Seed Burger mixed lettuces, avocado, polenta fries, chipotle ketchup 14.00 Falafel Sandwich whole wheat pita, israeli salad, minted tahini, mesclun greens, quinoa tabouleh 14.00 Spring Harvest Paella Valencia rice, spring peas, shallots, zucchini, artichokes, smoked seitan sausage, saffron-red pepper sauce 20.00 Seitan Piccata creamed spinach, grilled potato cake, oyster mushrooms, lemon-caper sauce 23.00 Morel & Tarragon Tempeh spring vegetable quinoa risotto, wild mushrooms, oven roasted tomatoes, cashew cream 22.00 Live Zucchini Enchiladas cashew cheese, spinach, avocado salsa, chipotle tomato sauce, cashew sour cream, toasted pumpkin seeds 20.00 Candle 79 Market Plate choose four of the following: gingered brown rice, polenta fries, chipotle black beans, herb grilled tempeh, ginger grilled tofu sautéed broccoli or spinach & roasted garlic, sautéed cauliflower & roasted garlic, grilled oyster mushrooms 18.00 - Dinner Starters Nightly Soup 7.00 Grilled Seitan Chimichurri citrus-herb marinade 9.00 Guacamole Timbale chipotle black beans, caramelized onions, tomato salsa, tortilla chips 12.00 Stuffed Manicotti sautéed mushrooms, tofu-basil cheese, seitan ragout, toasted cashew parmesan cheese, roasted tomato sauce, pine nut pesto 14.00 Grilled Artichokes blue-cornmeal crusted onion rings, grilled asparagus, arugula pesto, red pepper coulis 14.00 Cornmeal-Horseradish Crusted Oyster Mushrooms aioli trio: jalapeño, lime, red pepper 15.00 Smoked Hummus grilled paratha bread, mixed olives, roasted garlic bulb, red pepper oil 13.00 Avocado-Tomato Tartare avocado, tomatoes, scallions, trumpet royale mushrooms, plantain chips 14.00 Salads Wild Mushroom Salad arugula, tomatoes, cipollini onions, wild mushrooms, creamy horseradish dressing 14.00 Baby Greens Salad baby greens, fava beans, artichokes, quinoa, grape tomatoes, avocado, toasted sunflower seeds, artichoke vinaigrette 15.00 Watercress Salad avocado, cactus leaves, radishes, tomatoes, toasted pumpkin seeds, creamy jalapeño dressing 15.00 Baby Spinach Salad grilled asparagus, red onions, roasted tomatoes, olives, chickpeas, tofu cheese, roasted garlic dressing 14.00 Seaweed Salad hijiki, arame, carrots, cabbage, edamame, radishes, wasabi leaves, sesame-ginger dressing 14.00 Add Tofu Or Tempeh $3 Entrees Chef's Daily Hand Cut Pasta 18.00 Spring Harvest Paella Valencia rice, spring peas, shallots, zucchini, artichokes, smoked seitan sausage, saffron-red pepper sauce 20.00 Seitan Piccata creamed spinach, grilled potato cake, oyster mushrooms, lemon-caper sauce 22.00 Morel & Tarragon Tempeh spring vegetable quinoa risotto, wild mushrooms, oven roasted tomatoes, cashew cream 22.00 Chipotle Grilled Seitan potatoes, leeks, asparagus, spring peas, chipotle-black bean sauce, avocado salsa 24.00 Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Cake spring vegetables, red pepper-coconut curry, apricot-date chutney, toasted almonds 19.00 Jasmine Rice & Sesame Crusted Tofu lemongrass scented brown rice, arame-watercress salad, shiitakes, leeks, ginger, minted fava bean sauce 21.00 Live Zucchini Enchiladas cashew cheese, spinach, avocado salsa, chipotle tomato sauce, cashew sour cream, toasted pumpkin seeds 20.00 Sides - $7 Grilled Oyster Mushrooms Creamed Spinach Sautéed Broccoli, Or Spinach & Roasted Garlic Grilled Asparagus Grilled Potato Cake with horseradish cream Polenta Fries Desserts Chocolate-Peanut Butter Bliss chocolate mousse, peanut butter mousse, chocolate shell, berry coulis 12.00 Chocolate Brownie Sundae french vanilla ice cream, bananas, strawberries, chocolate-ancho sauce, candied pecans 12.00 Mango Napoleon almond shortbread cookies, vanilla-almond cream, mango compote, green tea ice cream 12.00 Live Pineapple-Cherry Parfait nut granola, pineapple-cashew cream, cherries, coconut ice cream 12.00 Old Fashioned Fruit Pie seasonal fruit, dulce de leche ice cream 10.00 House Made Sorbet & Ice Cream Sampler chef's daily selection 8.00 Teas $4 Regular exotic greens, english breakfast, vanilla chai, oolong Decaffeinated green, earl grey, vanilla-cinnamon rooibos Herbal mint medley, ginger tisane, chamomile-cinnamon, lavender-verbena & orange, parisian red rooibos, cranberry-apple hibiscus Coffee $2 Regular Decaffeinated Grain Espresso Macchiato Americano Specialty Coffee Drinks $4 Cappuccino Mochaccino Latte Café Con Leche Iced Cappuccino - Brunch Home Style Pancakes seasonal fruit, raspberry infused maple syrup 11.00 Mixed-Grain Waffles bananas, candied pecans, gingered maple syrup 12.00 Wild Mushroom & Spring Vegetable Crepe* tarragon aioli, artichoke salad, mesclun greens 16.00 Brunch Burrito grilled chili seitan, caramelized onions, spinach, bbq pinto beans, brown rice, guajillo sauce, sour cream, salsa cruda 15.00 Tofu Scramble * yukon gold skillet potatoes, seitan sausage, mesclun greens, mixed grain toast 14.00 Brunch Prix-Fixe choice of juice or mimosa, brunch item or sandwich and dessert 28.00 * Gluten Free Option Available Juices And Tonics $7 Elderberry Elixir elderberry extract, apple, lemon Green Goddess mixed greens, apple, lemon, ginger Passionfruit Spritzer passionfruit, agave, aloe, sparkling water Housemade Ginger Ale ginger, agave, sparkling water, lime, mint Purple Potion acai, high-antioxidant fruit nectars, sparkling water, lime Young Coconut Water Smooth Sippers $7 Raspberry Lemonade raspberries, lemon, agave, ice Limonade lemon, lime, agave, ice Tropical Spice spiced pineapple, passionfruit, coconut, ice Coconut-Mint Frappe avocado, coconut, agave, mint, lime Chocolate Shake vanilla ice cream, soy milk, chocolate fudge, chocolate chips Berries And Cream mixed berries, vanilla ice cream, banana, rice milk Amazon Mania raw acai, apple juice, banana Cocktail Specialties $11 Ginger Rush sake, plum nectar, ginger Pomegranate Sunrise sake, spiced pomegranate, orange Spring Sangria organic wine, seasonal fruit juices, fresh fruit Mango Sake-Tini sake, mango, lime Mojito sake, muddled mint, cane juice, lime, champagne Russian Spring sake, espresso, soy cream, agave, chocolate Organic Sake (5 oz glass) 8.00 (10 oz carafe) 14.00 Beers St. Peters English Ale (england) smooth, balanced, creamy 11.00 Samuel Smith's Organic Lager (england) full bodied, malty character 8.00 Ommegang Witte (Cooperstown) light wheat ale, orange peel, coriander 8.00 Cisco Whales Tale Pale Ale (nantucket) full flavored, well hopped 8.00 DuPont Bio Foret (belgium) complex, snappy yeast, clean bright finish 12.00 Schneider Edel-Weiss (germany) medium bodied, banana & lemon aromas 10.00 Wolaver's Oatmeal Stout (vermont) bitter espresso, chewy, full bodied 8.00 Otter Creek Stove Pipe Porter (vermont) medium bodied, chocolate malt, dry finish 8.00 Lindemans Framboise Or Peach Lambic (belgium) rich, deep raspberry flavor 10.00 Draft Beers $7 Allagash White (maine) traditional belgian style wheat beer Seasonal Brew
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