Social Profile: 
✔️Breakfast ✔️Brunch ✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Dine in ✔️Take out ✔️Delivery
… View more
Willow Vegan Bistro and Cocktail Bar in Chelsea, NYC offers American comfort food and crafted cocktails in a contemporary setting. From City Roots Hospitality and Chef Guy Vaknin, Willow brings elevated flavors and presentation to classic bistro dishes. The entire menu is vegan and certified kosher, making Willow a standout vegan and kosher restaurant and cocktail bar in New York City.
Easygoing bistro serving plant-based homestyle cooking amid compact surroundings.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 199 8th Ave, New York, NY 10011
Phone: (212) 929-2889
Website: http://www.willownewyork.com/
Menu Photos
Order and Reservations
Reservations: resy.com
Photo Gallery
Related Web Results
Willow Vegan Bistro | Vegan Restaurant NYC – Chelsea Location
Willow Vegan Bistro is a vegan restaurant in NYC offering elevated plant-based comfort food in Chelsea. Dine in, takeout, and delivery available daily.
Willow Bistro | Vegan and Kosher Restaurant (@willownewyork)
this spot is redefining comfort food—completely vegan. Welcome to Willow. From crispy ‘calamari’ to truffle mac and cheese, every dish looks classic—but tastes …
Book Your Willow Vegan Bistro Reservation Now on Resy
Willow is an American bistro in the heart of Chelsea, NYC, where vegan and kosher dining meets the soul of comfort food. Founded by Chef Guy Vaknin and part …
Last Updates
Reviews
Joanna
Might be the BEST vegan restaurant in nyc. This spot in Chelsea is a cozy, elevated spot that’s 100% vegan and fully kosher‑certified. They put a creative twist on comfort food, serving dishes that are flavorful and satisfying without being heavy. Beyond the food, their cocktails are refreshing and well-balanced, making it a great place for date nights, casual dinners, or drinks with friends. The vibe is warm and inviting, with a stylish touch that makes the experience feel special
… moreMicah Beachy
Willow Vegan Bistro easily earns its reputation as one of the best vegan restaurants in NYC, and our experience was made even more exceptional thanks to our wonderful server, Teddy.
From the moment we arrived, Teddy was warm, knowledgeable, and attentive in a way that felt genuinely thoughtful. He guided us through the menu with ease, offered spot-on recommendations, and created an atmosphere that felt welcoming and relaxed without ever being intrusive.
We started with the Willow Cheese Plate, which was beautifully composed and indulgent, followed by the Crispy Gyoza that delivered incredible flavor and texture. For mains, my husband ordered the Double Smash Burger and immediately declared it the best veggie burger he has ever had. I chose the Dijon Pepper Flank Steak, which was rich, satisfying, and perfectly balanced.
If you are searching for the best vegan restaurant in Chelsea or simply want to experience why Willow Vegan Bistro is considered one of the best vegan restaurants NYC has to offer, this is the place. We will absolutely be returning, and we hope to be seated with Teddy again next time.
… moreFrom the moment we arrived, Teddy was warm, knowledgeable, and attentive in a way that felt genuinely thoughtful. He guided us through the menu with ease, offered spot-on recommendations, and created an atmosphere that felt welcoming and relaxed without ever being intrusive.
We started with the Willow Cheese Plate, which was beautifully composed and indulgent, followed by the Crispy Gyoza that delivered incredible flavor and texture. For mains, my husband ordered the Double Smash Burger and immediately declared it the best veggie burger he has ever had. I chose the Dijon Pepper Flank Steak, which was rich, satisfying, and perfectly balanced.
If you are searching for the best vegan restaurant in Chelsea or simply want to experience why Willow Vegan Bistro is considered one of the best vegan restaurants NYC has to offer, this is the place. We will absolutely be returning, and we hope to be seated with Teddy again next time.
Muye Wang
Truly enjoyed our experience at Willow! I think it may be the best vegan restaurant in NYC. We loved the crispy “calamari”, the French dip, and the banana pudding!! Also, the drinks were fantastic and our server Teddy was amazing. 10/10!
… moreRyely
Wow! Highly recommend getting the cheese board – great variety, and there was not one cheese or preserve that was not shockingly like the ‘real’ thing. The calamari was also delicious and the portion was so big we couldn’t finish it. I found the Mac and Cheese lacked a bit of flavour in comparison with the other dishes, but it was fine.
When I go again I’d choose wine instead; the cocktail I had was nice but tasted more like a mocktail.
Restaurant itself was lovely – good vibes without being too loud. A nice date spot. Service was very attentive, friendly, 10/10. Thanks Teddy and team. We’ll be back!
… moreWhen I go again I’d choose wine instead; the cocktail I had was nice but tasted more like a mocktail.
Restaurant itself was lovely – good vibes without being too loud. A nice date spot. Service was very attentive, friendly, 10/10. Thanks Teddy and team. We’ll be back!
Alexa Zahlada
My vegan mind was blown away – came here for a solo dinner post-gym after hearing rave reviews and Willow completely surpassed my expectations.
Their cocktails are well-balanced – I got the Tropical Blush (fruity, tequila-based drink, super easy to sip) followed by the Smokey Petal which was a bit stronger.
I had the sweet cornbread with garlic thyme butter, which was delicious and filling. The cornbread was really soft and rich. For my entree, they unfortunately didn’t have the chicken skewers that night, so I went with the Whiskey BBQ Brisket Frites which was the star of the show. The texture of the Chunk Foods’ brisket was tender but still had that amazing pull-apart quality going for it. The salty fries cut through the sweeter BBQ glaze.
Finally, I got the banana pudding to go, since I was very full at this point! It wasn’t too sweet, but had a satisfying thickness to it thanks to the coconut cream. Will definitely be coming back the next time I’m in NYC!
… moreTheir cocktails are well-balanced – I got the Tropical Blush (fruity, tequila-based drink, super easy to sip) followed by the Smokey Petal which was a bit stronger.
I had the sweet cornbread with garlic thyme butter, which was delicious and filling. The cornbread was really soft and rich. For my entree, they unfortunately didn’t have the chicken skewers that night, so I went with the Whiskey BBQ Brisket Frites which was the star of the show. The texture of the Chunk Foods’ brisket was tender but still had that amazing pull-apart quality going for it. The salty fries cut through the sweeter BBQ glaze.
Finally, I got the banana pudding to go, since I was very full at this point! It wasn’t too sweet, but had a satisfying thickness to it thanks to the coconut cream. Will definitely be coming back the next time I’m in NYC!
Michal Pitr
Best vegan food I’ve had. It’s an interesting experience to relive forgotten flavors like salmon and crab after a long time.
Had a new tall male server with curly hair, unfortunately forgot their name. Fantastic service!
… moreHad a new tall male server with curly hair, unfortunately forgot their name. Fantastic service!
Revan Kon
TLDR: Great food, great service, great environment.
Atmosphere is modern and clean, but warm and cozy. Love how the decor has woods, and golds and dark blue, but remains modern. Looks like a magazine!
Service was exceptional with staff that were attentative, kind, and professional. We felt welcomed from every staff member and these folks seem to actually like their job!
The food is not fussy, not inventive, but just is dang good. Sometimes vegan restaurants either just focus on junk food or are avant-garde. Willow takes classics, veganizes them, and gives a solid belly warming feel. My wife had a great latte and smoked “salmon” avocado toast that was so far above the average toast. I got the French onion soup and meatball sliders. The soup had a good depth of flavor. My only complaint is I wanted a bigger bowl! The marinara sauce was stick to your gut and I could have used a bit more garlic on the buns, but maybe that is because I’m worried about vampires!
… moreAtmosphere is modern and clean, but warm and cozy. Love how the decor has woods, and golds and dark blue, but remains modern. Looks like a magazine!
Service was exceptional with staff that were attentative, kind, and professional. We felt welcomed from every staff member and these folks seem to actually like their job!
The food is not fussy, not inventive, but just is dang good. Sometimes vegan restaurants either just focus on junk food or are avant-garde. Willow takes classics, veganizes them, and gives a solid belly warming feel. My wife had a great latte and smoked “salmon” avocado toast that was so far above the average toast. I got the French onion soup and meatball sliders. The soup had a good depth of flavor. My only complaint is I wanted a bigger bowl! The marinara sauce was stick to your gut and I could have used a bit more garlic on the buns, but maybe that is because I’m worried about vampires!
Mariella T
One of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to! Our server Alexandra was AMAZING, so nice and amazing service. We got the wontons, mac and cheese, French dip sandwich, bbq brisket and fries and banana pudding. Every single thing was fantastic. French dip and banana pudding were my favourites. Mocktails and wine both great. We will definitely be back!
… moreF N
The food was unsurpassed, atmosphere was perfect, and our server Ally was super attentive, knowledgeable, and very professional. Took the time to listen and give great recommendations. Couldn’t have had a better experience. Chef Guy Vaknin was present and we got to speak with him. Very sincere hospitable professional. Thank you for the experience. Highly recommended.
… moreBX A
Brunch is mind bogglingly good! The Big Boy Brunch with the most amazing vegan steak I’ve ever had and two almost perfect sunny side up eggs was delicious. Even the toast was perfect lol. Then the Cheese Grits and Hen of the Woods brought back so much nostalgia with the crispy fried mushrooms and really flavorful creamy grits. We thoroughly enjoyed it! Will definitely be back!
… more