
Vegan
American
Southern and soul food vegan restaurant launched 2021. Open Mon-Sun 5:00pm-9:30pm.
61 Reviews
First Review by JJones315
Truly
Points +136
Extraordinary! - Edit
I don’t usually review until I’ve been to a place a few times, but I saw that there were only a few reviews so I thought I would chime in. This is a destination restaurant. Plan ahead, the space is tiny and always sold out.
Shenarri Freeman is a name to remember. She is truly gifted not only at creating delicious vegan versions of foods we know, but also, at putting her own unique twist on traditional recipes. Take for example the Southern fried lasagna (a must-try) which turns an Italian staple into Southern comfort food, while also incorporating a pine nut-based ricotta.
The palm cakes rocked my world and the cornbread was the best vegan cornbread I’ve ever had. The grits and cobbler were also very good, but not as memorable. I wish I had a bigger stomach so I could have also tried the much-talked about oyster mushroom sandwich and the black-eyed pea pancake.
Don’t miss the wine list either, sourced entirely and impressively from Black-owned vineyards.
Pros: Next level tastes, Creative “veganizations”, Chill vibe
Cons: Small, Hard to get a reservation , Limited menu
Guest
amberrosemag
Points +408
Incredible food - Edit
Some of the best vegan food in NYC - try everything! We had the lasagne and the oyster mushroom burger as well as potato salad and cobbler. Incredible! Already made another reservation to go back.
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C.j.Lindsey
Points +28
Sooooo gooood!!! So clean! Loved everything! Especially the cornbread!!! - Edit
Some of the best vegan soul food I’ve had!
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TravelingVegan19
Points +173
Lives up to the hype - Edit
I was so excited to try Cadence, as I’d heard a lot about it, and I love all of Ravi DiRossi’s other restaurants. Let me tell you, it was everything I’d hoped and more - we immediately planned to come back, because we didn’t get too try everything we wanted. The black-eyed pea pancake was one of the best things I’ve ever tasted, and the corn bread is out of this world. The only thing that wasn’t spectacular was dessert, but there are lots of other places in the neighborhood for that, so you can take a walk to burn off some of dinner, and then go for something sweet!
Read morePros: Outstanding food, unlike anywhere else, Great service, Omg the food
Cons: Too hard to choose what to order!
Guest
ltheman
Points +20
Best vegan soul food in NYC. - Edit
Palm cakes, jerk mac and cheese, and potato salad will have ya grandma saying damn that’s good. All food was delicious and vegan. Staff very friendly.
Read morePros: Great food, Nice location , Staff
Guest
gaelen
Points +96
Soulful satisfaction - Edit
Delicious, indulgent completely vegan soul food. The seating area is tight, but sitting at the counter inside was a great experience. If you’re not dining alone, order a few things to share.
Read morePros: All vegan , Upbeat, fun music , Chill atmosphere
Guest
JJones315
Points +2254
Another great vegan dining option near Tompkins Square - Edit
I was eager to try this new vegan place in the East Village and my effort was rewarded. A slender space indoors with an equally small "patio" seating area on the sidewalk, Cadence serves upscale, vegan renditions of Southern classics. Stand-outs include: Palm Cakes and the Buffalo oyster mushroom sandwich on pretzel bread. They also have a small, but adequate wine list.
Read moreA great beginning. I look forward to returning to see how the menu evolves.
Pros: 100% plant-based menu, Authentic Southern flavors, Great service
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