Spring Cafe

Vegan BBQ Pork Bun & Braised Tofu Skin Bun

Spring Cafe is a unique spot serving vegan comfort food and refreshing smoothies and teas. Located on the bustling corner of Centre and Canal Street, the restaurant has become a favorite for tourists, locals, and employees of the courthouse across the street. The menu perfectly combines Asian-American comfort food with the Tao Temple Diet, which is vegan and eliminates the use of garlic and onion. Jacinta, Spring Café’s manager, mentioned that the owners of Spring Café wanted to make healthy vegan Asian food accessible and appealing to people of all backgrounds, regardless of if they follow the Tao Temple Diet or have dietary restrictions.

The menu has flavorful creations that include burgers, bao buns, and noodles. The Hawaiian Vegan burger is the #1 top seller, which consists of a breaded vegan chicken, lettuce, tomato, fresh pineapple, mayo, and a sweet agave mustard sauce. Paired with the Salt Pepper Mushroom fries and a refreshing Hibiscus Iced Tea, the combo makes for a tasty, healthy meal. Another popular item is the bao bun, with options of braised tofu skin and vegan BBQ pork that satisfies one’s craving for indulgence. The Zhajiang Noodle Salad is their healthier take on Dan Dan noodles; it’s a tasty combination of shanghai noodles, red cabbage, veggies, braised minced vegan pork, and tofu tossed in chili oil. Their expanding menu, which is 100% vegan, also consists of bento boxes, soups, and smoothies.

If you are looking for a tasty, healthy meal in Chinatown, stop by Spring Cafe on Centre Street!

📍 Spring Cafe
153D Centre Street, New York, NY 10013