Vanilla Gorilla Cafe
Pastrino Sandwiches, Vegan Cheese
Vegan options
Very vegan-friendly ★ 4.0 (439) · $$ · Cafe · American, Coffee · Hours
Popular tips: "Try the vegan tomato mozzarella pastrino with plant-based cheese"
Must-try: hot chocolate, pastrino, sandwich
Praised for: friendly service
Vanilla Gorilla Cafe is a relaxed coffee shop known for its croissant-style pastrino sandwiches, with popular vegan variants like tomato mozzarella and pizza pastrinos featuring plant-based cheese. The venue welcomes breakfast and lunch visitors, offering a variety of coffee drinks made with plant milks such as oat and almond. Its wheelchair accessible seating and no-contact delivery options make it convenient and inclusive, with a friendly and efficient staff frequently praised by guests.
schedule
Hours
Sunday 7 AM-7 PM
Monday 7 AM-7 PM
Tuesday 7 AM-7 PM
Wednesday 7 AM-7 PM
Thursday 7 AM-7 PM
Friday 7 AM-7 PM
Saturday 7 AM-7 PM
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525 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018
Vegan Friendliness
iVery vegan-friendly
B
- VEGAN OPTIONS Few · 2–3 dishes
- MENU Clearly marked
- STAFF Knowledgeable
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