Vegan
American

Southern and soul food vegan restaurant launched 2021. Open Mon-Sun 5:00pm-9:30pm.


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61 Reviews

First Review by JJones315

rtnc68

Points +913

Vegan
13 Apr 2025

Excellent meal

Was packed. Great service. Interesting menu.

nshack

Points +51

Vegetarian
16 Mar 2025

Good experience

Our party tried several things on the menu (portions on the smaller side) )and they were all very good. TThe only thing we didn’t like were grits. The do a lot with a small space but the area that stars seats 6 was cozy and private but lacked ambiance.

Pros: Wedge Salad , Corn Bread, Nashville Hot Sandwich

Cons: Grits

Seatown_vegan

Points +8743

Vegan
09 Mar 2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Every dish was delicious! Cadence delivered on every aspect. We arrived with no reservation and were seated at the bar within minutes. We ordered the wedge salad, green chile Mac, Cajun grits, and Nashville hot chicken sandwich.

The salad came first and was amazing! The dressing they use for it was fantastic. I would literally go here again just for the salad. Next came the green chilli Mac which was quickly eaten. Love the breadcrumbs on top. Next was the Cajun grits with banana blossom catfish. The grits came with corn which wasn’t mentioned on the menu so I just placed it to the side. Super flavorful dish. Highly recommend. Last came the chicken sandwich which was great as well.

Excellent dining while in NY.

AnitaDollar

Points +5077

Vegan
09 Feb 2025

Yummy

The place and staff were great, but something about the fancy soul food doesn't quite work for me personally. It was delicious but maybe a bit small. We were instructed that food was supposed to be shared, but some of it was quite hard to share tbh😄I'll probably give it another shot in the future

chels2ocean

Points +1323

Vegan
22 Dec 2024

Sophisticated soul food

Great food, lovely atmosphere and attentive service. Fried lasagna was excellent. The prices are a bit high.

rikkio16

Points +979

Vegan
04 Dec 2024

Good but small portions.

I'm used to comfort food coming in big portions so it was a little disappointing to see the size of plates, especially for the high prices. However, everything was tasty and I enjoyed my meal very much!

Monila

Points +699

Vegan
20 Oct 2024

Exceptional meal!

Really loved the whole meal from start to finish. Top level service and amazing food. The fried lasagna was very good as was the cake I ordered and the strawberry lemonade. Elevated soul food, all vegan.

Pros: All vegan, Nice decor inside, Delicious food and desserts

MomV3

Points +127

Vegan
01 Oct 2024

Not your same old same old…Very Creative

This felt like an upscale restaurant without the upscale prices. The food was creative and tasty! We had the meatballs, kale gratin and a pizza. The meatballs were outstanding!! The pizza was very good, much better than other vegan pizza that use too much fake cheese. The creative toppings really made it! The kale was our least favorite, because the other 2 were so delicious.

ToeKneeOni

Points +345

Vegan
22 Sep 2024

Southern goodess!

Love the soul food and drinks! Reminds me of home. The fried green tomatoes are a must and the cocktail are creative and unique

HDenny

Points +224

Vegetarian
08 Sep 2024

100% Vegan

Had a celebration dinner at this restaurant and the attentive was appreciated. The service was great and the waitress took time to explain how their menu works. The atmosphere was lovely as lights were dim and music playing in the back room. The jerk Mac and cheese was the best for me, it was creamy but had a spicy kick to it. I love the Franklin green dry vermouth cucumber drink it was really good and had a nice taste to it. Their kale salad was a taste of the tropical as it had various fruits and the ranch dressing was excellent. The night was even more special as the restaurant made my special day meaningful by having candles for the moment along with a glass to taste the event. The cornbread wasn’t my favorite.

Updated from previous review on 2024-09-08

Pros: Environment , Food, Drinks

Cons: Music selection wasn’t the best due to language

melbei

Points +27

Mostly Veg
23 Aug 2024

Great service, great food

Very unique dishes, even for a vegan restaurant in nyc, and very tasty!!! Extremely friendly service and a nice location. We sat on the sidewalk and it was exquisite. Tex Roy, our server, was lovely. Will be back for a special occasion.

Pros: Great service!

Cons: Fried food, so if you’re feeling clean-eatin

VeganDiorVibes

Points +76

Vegan
13 Jun 2024

OMG The Southern Fried Lasagna!

What’s not to like about Cadence?! The atmosphere, decor, super friendly staff, music and last but not least, THE FOOD! My 1st time going was with a group of 12 people so the menu was preset to certain items to accommodate a bigger party and it’s served family style. I was blown away by the flavors alone! The next 2 times I went, I was able to order anything off the menu and boy oh boy did I. It was definitely a splurge but worth it! The potato salad with the homemade pickles was amazing!! I enjoyed the crisp texture. The southern fried lasagna is my absolute favorite!! I could order 5 plates of it. For a special occasion or simply to treat yourself, dining at Cadence is an experience you won't soon forget!

Pros: Super friendly staff, Organic and Soy Free Menu , Southern Fried Lasagna

Cons: It can feel cramped when crowded , Can be expensive

Keyz2026

13 Jun 2024

Glad you both had some great soul food in New York.

varunprasad

Points +20

Vegan
15 May 2024

Great Southern Vegan Food

The food is amazing. It makes Southern classics vegan and does it by still celebrating the plant based ingredients instead of hiding them away.

Pros: Delicious

VeganCookieLover

Points +3163

Vegan
29 Apr 2024

Best Southern Food

Dining at Cadence was a memorable experience, from the seasoned potato salad with a bit of crunch to the maple skillet cornbread with melty butter and mango jam, and palm cake with a flavorful chipotle aioli slaw. I liked the pine nut ricotta and spinach in the Southern fried lasagna, which has been called a “masterpiece.” But I didn’t care for the Beyond Meat ground beef in it. The cobbler was superb, with hot and tender berries and apple.

Pros: Creative Southern dishes , Skillet cornbread , Attentive service

Cons: Bathroom view from our intimate table

rymc

Points +562

Mostly Veg
19 Apr 2024

Amazing vegan soul food

We stopped in with a last minute reservation and wound up ordering half the menu. Everything was good - but a particular item I would call out is the Mac and cheese. I usually wouldn’t care too much (it’s not a dish I seek out) but this actually has a ton of flavor, would order again.

Pros: Great bartenders

caraobucla

Points +24

Vegan
14 Apr 2024

My fave restaurant in NYC

Every time I go I feel like I’ve stumbled upon a hidden treasure. The decor is so damn cool but it’s the food that brings me back - the “crab” cake and especially the southern fried lasagne, which tbh I think about all the time. It’s a bit of a splurge but worth it, set apart by the chef’s innovative dishes

Updated from previous review on 2024-04-14

NathaliaBermudez

Points +416

Vegan
07 Apr 2024

No bad options

Went here for an early dinner and loved everything we tried. Had the potato salad, the jerk mac & cheese, the heart of palm crabcake, the deep fried lasagna, and the cornbread. It was carb paradise. Server was very friendly, and the drinks were delicious.

MiMi222

Points +40

Vegan
24 Mar 2024

Simply Delicious!!

The food was delicious and the service was fantastic!! I had the fried green tomatoes, cornbread, jerk mac, and fried lasagne! Can’t say enough good things about this restaurant!! I will be back!!!!

Pros: Service, Food, Chef explanations

scottlovesanimals

Points +605

Vegan
21 Feb 2024

Favorite Vegan Place in the City

I’ve been many times and had most of the dishes, the grits and mushroom waffles are always stand outs. As a warning, they can be pretty hot. They usually recommend two plates per person but I’ve found it’s more like 1.5. It’s worth every dollar for food this good.

pp2347

Points +1005

Vegan
05 Dec 2023

It's all about the cornbread

The cornbread was hands-down the best I've ever tasted, and the mac and cheese was a creamy, cheesy delight. Everything on the menu was top-notch.

MRish

Points +254

Vegan
27 Nov 2023

Overall cool

I had an ok time being here! I actually worked walking distance from this place when I went to support with a family member to eat. The ambiance was really nice. The Mac was seasoned well but a little too runny for me . My favorite would have been the cornbread but the butter was so cold and hard. I wish it was soft like the jam they served it with. You pay for the experience here not just the food. Overall the staff and the place was ok🌻.

Updated from previous review on 2023-11-27

Pros: Close to where I worked , Beautiful ambiance, Seasoned delicious food

Cons: Cold hard butter on cornbread , Runny Mac and cheese

goldconch

Points +497

Herbivore
09 Nov 2023

Great spot

Cozy atmosphere, great menu, service and cocktail/mocktail offerings

TofuInk

Points +300

Vegan
14 Oct 2023

Meh n tasteless

Cadence is a way overpriced unseasoned mess. We were shocked when our $31 friend lasagna had beyond meat in it and it doesn’t say it on the menu. Small over priced portions. Friend green tomatoes lacked any flavor and the cornbread was just too too sugary. We couldn’t believe how proud they were using palm oil butter on the cornbread, especially after seeing the destruction of the rain forest in Borneo. They also served us a $10 bottle of water. Just not good. 3 dishes $100. Go to Tiam instead.

Pros: Music.

Cons: So expensive , Tasteless , Staff disengaged

askapop

Points +22

Vegan
11 Oct 2023

So delicious!!!!

Absolutely amazing. Finally no fake burgers and fries. Very tasty, very though-through vegan food. I have no words really.

drosey

Points +48

Mostly Veg
16 Sep 2023

Go here!

Really warm welcoming space. Delicious food - best vegan “soul food” you’ll probably ever taste. Terrific drinks. Warm friendly service. Highest rec!

MichaelWalker

Points +66

Vegan
21 Aug 2023

One of NYC’s best

I really can’t understand how this place isn’t rated higher. As we ate our way through the city this place stood out as an absolute star.

Let’s set a few things. First, have a reservation. I feel like that goes without saying but it’s a smaller place. Do yourself that favor. It’s a smaller menu but there’s plenty to try.

The food is amazing. I can say that the fried green tomatoes and the buffalo mushrooms and waffle were highlights, but everything was delicious. The service (Tito) was excellent and I’d definitely go back.

Pros: Flavors and combinations , Service, Atmosphere

Cons: Smaller menu

Prajna

Points +5908

Vegan
28 Jul 2023

Not worth it.

I don’t really understand why this place doesn’t have less stars. Is it the high price that makes people think it’s good?…
The mac’n’cheese was terrible; pasta with a soupy cheese water at the bottom. I’ve had store-bought mac’and’cheese that was better.
The fries lasagna tasted very good. But it was so oily, and maybe made with a not so good oil, that I ended up waking at up night several times with indigestion, which I never have.
The ambiance is okay but the music was too loud for my taste. Service was good.
I wouldn’t recommend it at all.




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