Quantum Leap: A Vegetarian Paradise in New York City

Quantum Leap Introduce

Welcome to Quantum Leap, a true gem for health-conscious diners and food lovers in the heart of New York City. As one of the city's premier vegetarian restaurants, Quantum Leap is dedicated to serving a diverse and delectable menu that proves plant-based eating is anything but boring. Located on 1st Avenue, this restaurant offers a warm, casual, and trendy atmosphere, making it the perfect spot for a satisfying meal, whether you're a lifelong vegetarian or simply looking to explore new, delicious options.

Known for its exceptional quality and variety, Quantum Leap has built a loyal following by creating dishes that are both comforting and creative. The menu is a testament to the versatility of vegetarian and vegan cuisine, featuring everything from hearty burgers to complex and flavorful entrees. The fast service and friendly staff ensure every visit is a pleasant experience.

Location and Accessibility

Quantum Leap is conveniently situated at 1103 1st Ave, New York, NY 10065. Its prime location in Manhattan's vibrant landscape makes it easily accessible for both locals and tourists. The restaurant is well-equipped to accommodate all guests, featuring a wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom, and seating. For those arriving by car, both a free parking lot and paid street parking are available, a rare and welcome convenience in the city.

The restaurant’s location allows it to serve a wide range of customers, from those working in the area to families and individuals exploring the city. Its accessibility features and friendly environment make it a welcoming destination for everyone.

Services Offered

Dine-In and Table Service: Enjoy a relaxed meal in a cozy and casual setting, with attentive table service.
Takeout: Perfect for a quick and healthy meal to enjoy at home or on the go.
Delivery and No-Contact Delivery: Get your favorite vegetarian dishes delivered safely and conveniently right to your doorstep.
Diverse Dining Options: Quantum Leap serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, with a menu that caters to every time of day.

Features and Highlights

Extensive Vegetarian and Vegan Menu: The menu is a paradise for plant-based eaters, with a wide array of options ranging from burgers and sandwiches to entrees and soups. Popular choices include the Beyond Meat Burger, Seitan Mushroom Burger, and the delicious Vegan Chicken Pad Thai.
Healthy and Organic Offerings: Quantum Leap emphasizes healthy, organic ingredients, with a focus on fresh, high-quality food. You can find a variety of healthy options, including salads, grain bowls, and steamed vegetables.
Comfort Food with a Twist: The restaurant excels at recreating classic comfort foods using vegetarian and vegan ingredients. The Vegetarian Meatballs Garlic Hero, Vegan Buffalo Wild Wings, and Black-out vegan Chocolate Cake are fan favorites.
Gluten-Free Options: Many dishes are naturally gluten-free or can be made so, including soups and various burgers with the option of a gluten-free bun. The Wheat Free Gluten Free Pancakes are a standout.
All-Day Pancakes: A unique highlight is the all-day pancake menu, featuring delicious wheat-free and vegan pancakes with various toppings like blueberries, chocolate chips, and banana pecan.
Beverages and Desserts: A selection of freshly made juices, smoothies, and shakes is available, along with a tempting dessert menu that includes pies, cakes, and cheesecakes.
Welcoming Atmosphere: The ambiance is casual, cozy, and trendy, making it a comfortable place for solo diners, families, and tourists alike.

Contact Information

For more information or to place an order, you can reach Quantum Leap at the following:

Address: 1103 1st Ave, New York, NY 10065, USA
Phone: (212) 371-3888

What Makes Quantum Leap Worth Choosing

Quantum Leap stands out as more than just a restaurant; it’s a destination for exceptional food and a positive dining experience. The menu is a testament to the culinary creativity of plant-based cuisine, offering a vast selection that will satisfy even the most discerning palate. From the "to die for" meatless eggplant parmesan praised by a customer to the highly-recommended Seitan Satay Skewers with their "divine" sauce, the food consistently impresses.

The restaurant’s commitment to quality is evident in every dish, whether it’s a simple side of perfectly crispy fries or a complex entree like the Zen Platter. The use of ingredients like Beyond and Impossible meats offers a familiar, satisfying experience for those transitioning to a more plant-based diet, while the homemade dishes, such as the Vegan Sweet Corn Chowder and the variety of homemade desserts, showcase a true dedication to flavor.

Beyond the food, the personal touch and warm hospitality, as highlighted by a customer who praised the owner Jenny for making them feel "exceptionally nice" and "so welcomed," are what truly make Quantum Leap a special place. This level of care and passion for both the food and the customers creates an atmosphere that you'll want to return to again and again. For a delicious, healthy, and welcoming dining experience in New York City, Quantum Leap is the definitive choice.

Quantum Leap Menu

Homemade Soups Vegan and gluten free
Soup of the Day $6.00
Veg. Lentil soup
Vegan Sweet Corn Chowder $6.50
Sweet Potato Soup $6.00

Veggie Burgers
All burgers are served on whole wheat bun, lettuce, tomatoes, pepper, onions, mushrooms and vegan mayo. Add Muenster, cheddar, Monterey Jack, vegan cheese, gluten free bun, french fries, sweet potato fries, curly fries, garlic fries, air baked fries, grilled vegetable, steam vegetable and garden salad for an additional charge
Beyond Meat Burger $16.75
Topped with crispy soy bacon, crispy onion ring, guacamole, Vegan Chipotle aiole, lettuce, tomato
Vegetarian Buffalo Chicken Burger $15.00
Panko breaded soy-chicken breast, smothered in buffalo sauce, topped with crispy soy bacon, purple slaw, chipotle aioli, lettuce, tomato on whole grain bun
Beyond Beef PLT $16.00
Vegan beyond burger 100% plant-based beyond beef burger lettuce tomato pickles onion ring guacomole ketchup vegan cheese on multigrain bun
Seitan Mushroom Burger $15.00
mushrooms, mozzarella Soy cheese, pickled daikon-carrots, tomato, lettuce, satay sauce on multigrain bun
Black Bean Poblano Burger $15.00
Grilled pepper onion portobello mushroom topped with pico de Gallo guacamole
Big Leap Quinoa Burger $14.00
home baked. topped with cheddar cheese, onion ring, avocado, mayo lettuce and tomato
Habanero Lentil grain Burger (spicy) $16.00
homebaked lentil burger topped with onion ring, avocado, sweet red pepper, spicy Habanero mayo ,lettuce, tomato
Mighty Lentil Grain burger $15.00
purple slaw, pepper onion, avocado
Crispy soy Chicken Burger $15.00
pepper, onion, pickles, bbq sauce, mayo lettuce tomato
Vegan BBQ Jackfruit Burger $15.00
tempeh bacon, vegan cheese
Tofu BLT $15.00
panko breaded crispy tofu, tempeh bacons, siracha mayo, lettuce tomato
Potorbello Eggplant melt $15.00
onion, muenster cheese
Smoky Texan Burger $16.00
Crispy Plant-Based soy chicken breast smothered in honey garlic bbq sauce, topped with kale purple slaw, jalapeno, chipotle aioli on Brioche Bun
BBQ Jack fruit burger $16.00
tempeh bacon, vegan cheese , vegan mayo, lettuce tomato

Sub Sandwich
Beyond Burger 'Cheese Steak' Sandwich $15.00
Toasted garlic bread with beyond burger onion and green pepper chipotle mayo and vegan provolone cheese on hoagie roll
Vegan Divas $15.00
Slices Soy chicken, vegan hams, soy bacon with soy provolone cheese topped with onions tomato fresh basil and vegan mayo
Buffalo Bomber $16.00
Crispy soy chicken tossed in a buffalo sauce, tomato, onions, lettuce, cool blue cheese and chipotle mayo on toasted hero
Santa Fe Crispy Chick Sub $16.00
Crispy soy chicken, avocado, purple slaw, tomato, onions, chipotle mayo on hoagie roll
Vegetarian Meatballs Garlic Hero $16.00
Toasted garlic bread with meatless meatballs and pepper and onions with tomato sauce Muenster cheese
Black Bean Chipotle wrap $16.00
Quesadilla Grande $16.00
portobello, pepper, onion, black bean, chili bean, cheese

Beyond and Impossible Burgers
Beyond Vegan Burito $16.50
100%plant based beyond beef with black bean, brown rice, corn, Pico de gallo, guacamole, tofu sour and vegan cheese, served with green salsa
Vegetarian Meatballs Wrap $15.50
Garlic Meatless meatballs, grill pepper onions, tomato sauce melted muenster cheese
Beyond cheese steak garlic sub $16.00
Impossible cheese steak $16.00
onion, mushroom american cheese, sweet red pepper, mayo
Impossible Burger $16.00
cheddar cheese, avocado,pepper, onion, lettuce tomato
Impossible Banh MI $16.00
vegan ham, impossible meat, jalapeno, cucumber, pickled carrot and daikon, cilantro, and siracha
Western Impossible Burger $17.00
cheddar cheese, crispy onion rings, pickles, BBQ sauce and dollop of chipotle mayo
Vegan Seitan Philly Cheese Steak $16.00
Impossible Meatballs Garlic Sub $17.00
pepper-onion, tomato sauce and vegan cheese
Beyond Tacos $12.00
Beyond Vegan Burrito $15.97
Beyond Quinoa Cauliflower Wrap $17.00

VEGAN Entrees
Soy Chicken Katsu $17.95
Breaded soy chicken cutlet dizzled with tonkatsu sauce served with curry lentil rice and avocado salad
Buddha Bowl $16.95
Soy ginger chicken kimchi quinoa edamame and sauteed garlic kale
Vegan Chicken Pad Thai $17.98
Zen Platter $17.99
Macro supreme Platter $17.00
steam veg, black bean, quinoa and tofu teriyaki
Seitan Satay Platter $18.00
Vegan Ginger chicken sauteed $18.00
Japanese soba with Dumplings $16.98
Big Leap Bowl $16.97
Vegan chicken O'le Bowl $17.00
soy chicken, wild rice, black bean , pico de gallo, and guacamole
Vegan chicken quinoa taco bowl $17.00

Fish/Chicken
Grilled Salmon Burger $15.00
Alaska salmon patty, pepper onion, BBQ and non dairy tartar sauce
Salmon Zuchini Noodles $18.98
Salmon Teriyaki $18.00
salmon in fresh herb $19.00
Salmon Avocado Salad $18.95
salmon with sundried Tomato $19.00
chicken chipotle Wrap $16.50
Chicken Quesadilla $17.50
chicken burrito o'le bowl $18.00
chicken quinoa Taco bowl $17.00

Sides
Cripsy Onion Rings $7.00
Garlic Fries $7.00
Curly Fries $7.50
French Fries $7.00
Sweet Potato Fries (Yam Fries) $7.00
Mashed Sweet Potato $7.00
Tater Tots $6.50
waffle fries $6.98

Beverages
Peanut Butter Chocolate Almond Milk Shake $7.47
Pineapple Coconut Smoothie $7.47
Berries garnished
Flu Fighter $6.75
Carrot ginger pineapple juice
Sweet Beet Kale Apple Ginger Carrot $7.00
Carrot Apple Ginger $6.75
Water Bottles $1.50
Diet Coke $1.95
Ginger Ale $1.95
Pineapple cucumber mints $7.00
Vegan Oreo Shake $7.48
vegan creamy berry delight $7.50

Homemade Desserts
Peach Blueberry Crumb Pie $7.50
Black-out vegan Chocolate Cake $7.48
carrot apple walnut cake $7.50
Vegan Blueberry Cheesecake $7.00

All Day Pancakes!!!!
Wheat free, vegan
Wheat Free Gluten Free Pancakes $15.98
A blend of almond meals, brown rice, tapioca and buttermilk, served with Pete'Sweet organic maple syrup
Vegan Wholesome Blueberry Pancakes $13.98
A blend of whole wheat, whole grain flour, and a touch of cinnamon. Served with Pete's Sweet organic maple syrup
Vegan Chocolate Chips Pancakes $14.00
Pete's Sweet organic maple syrup
Pineapple upside down pancakes $14.99
Banana pecan pancakes $15.00

Appetizer
Vegan Buffalo Wild Wings $8.00
Honey Garlic BBQ Wings $8.50
Sweet Mango Habanero Wings $9.00
Cauliflower Buffalo Wings $12.00
Steam Asian Dumplings $8.00
Kimchi dumplings $8.50
Grilled Veggie Dumplings $8.00
Vegan Spinach BAO BUNS $9.50
Vegan CHAR Sui Bao Buns $10.00
Vegan Black Pepper Steak Bao BUns $10.00
Spiced Vegan Ginger Chicken Bao Buns $10.00
Honey Garlic BBQ VEGAN chicken Bao Bun $9.98
crispy soy Chicken Nuggets $7.50
Seitan Satay Skewers $9.00
Cheesy Corn nachos $16.00
crispy veggie spring rolls $8.00
Guacamole and chips $12.00
Vegan chicken Tenders $8.00

SALADS
Vegetarian Cobb Salad $16.97
Beet kale avocado salad $17.00
Kale Avocado salad with crispy soy chicken $16.00
Mixed Grain Avocado Salad $16.47
Mid summer Japanese soba salad (peanuts) $16.00

Quantum Leap Details

Service options
No-contact delivery
Delivery
Takeout
Dine-in

Highlights
Fast service

Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Coffee
Comfort food
Healthy options
Organic dishes
Quick bite
Small plates
Vegan options
Vegetarian options
Wine

Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Table service

Amenities
Restroom

Atmosphere
Casual
Cozy
Trendy

Crowd
Family-friendly
Tourists

Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Children
Good for kids

Parking
Free parking lot
Paid street parking

Quantum Leap Photos

Quantum Leap Location

Quantum Leap

New York New York County New York 1st Avenue

1103 1st Ave, New York, NY 10065, USA

Quantum Leap Reviews

An average rating of ★4.9 from 336 user reviews.

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Sad sad reason for visiting, but the food warmed our hearts. Was looking for a vegetarian place while my dog was in the ICU at AMC. It was a short walk in the rain, but the food was amazing. I had the satay skewers plate which tasted just like chicken satay. The sauce was divine, and it was very filling. Steamed vegetables were great too. Partner had the happy Buddha bowl and he devoured the whole thing. He’s not vegetarian, and still loved the fried tempeh. Would definitely stop here again if I was in the area.
May 07 · Melissa Reed
Quantum Leap .My sister Sonia and I entered inside this restaurant. The owner Jenny was exceptionally nice. She went above and beyond to make us feel so welcomed. The food, oh my Lord, was the best tasting meatless eggplant parmesan , i have ever tasted. The side order of salad was amazing. Jenny gave me to taste the mousse from her baked cake. I tell you overall this was a to die for experience of the entire food , place and it was a honor to have met Jenny. I recommend this place in complete totality. WE WILL DEFINETELY RETURN...... oh let's not forget the fries perfect n crispy.
September 03 · Janice Rodriguez
Quantum Leap: A Unique Dining Experience in NYC _quantumleap_I recently had the pleasure of dining at Quantum Leap, and I can confidently say it’s one of the most memorable restaurant experiences I’ve had in New York City. Nestled in a vibrant neighborhood, this restaurant offers a delightful fusion of flavors in a truly captivating atmosphere.From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted by a cozy ambiance, complete with sleek decor and soft, ambient lighting. The owner was incredibly welcoming along with an attentive staff making you feel right at home.The menu is a standout feature, showcasing a creative take on seasonal ingredients with a focus on plant-based dishes. I started with the crispy oyster mushroom appetizer, which was bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. For my main course, I chose a limited time special made impossible burger, as well as the Vegan Seitan Philly Cheese Steak, both were nothing short of spectacular—rich, savory, and perfectly balanced.I also love the freshly made drink selection. I had a Pineapple Coconut Smoothie that paired perfectly with my meal.Overall, Quantum Leap is a fantastic spot for anyone looking to enjoy a unique and flavorful dining experience in NYC. Whether you’re a dedicated foodie or just looking for a great night out, this restaurant is definitely worth a visit. I can’t wait to return and explore more of their incredible menu!
March 05 · J Anthony
Really big menu and options. The cauliflower buffalo wings were really lightly fried and flavorful. The black bean burger was flavorful but I did need to eat with a fork. My friend reserved about the soy chicken Sandwich. The dessert walnut cheesecake was awesome. Everything was fresh, service was friendly
March 02 · Reina HR
Solid vegan food with an extensive menu and a really lovely lunch special. For $13.95, the lunch portions were filling, and as a sweet bonus, they come with a free lemonade or green tea. I highly recommend the soy chicken katsu lunch special. Server gave excellent suggestions to help us decide what to order! Fish options available too for those who are not vegan. Not sure the exact name of the dessert but the first dessert listed was a notable, moist carrot walnut cake. I would definitely order again and I look forward to trying other dishes.
November 21 · Grace Landaw