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Candle Cocktails


Green Goddess
Mixed greens, apple, lemon, and ginger.
$4/ $6

Carrot Apple Snap
Carrot, apple and ginger.
$4/ $6

Candle Cocktail
Carrot, celery, beet, mixed greens and ginger.
$4/ $6

Solar Power
Carrot and mixed greens.
$4/ $6



Blended Smoothies

Limonade
Lemon, lime, agave nectar, ice. $7

Tropical Freeze
Orange juice, banana, strawberry, mango and pineapple. $7

Classic Combo
Apple, berries and banana. $7

PB & J
Peanut butter, blueberries, banana, vanilla soy ice cream and rice milk. $7

Berries -N- Cream*
Soy milk, berries, banana and vanilla protein powder. $7

Mocha Latté
Mocha soy ice cream blended with coffee, soymilk and fat-free fudge. $7

Strawberry Splash
Strawberries, banana, strawberry soy ice cream and orange juice. $7

Amazon Mania
Raw acai, apple juice and banana. $7

Supreme Protein Shake*
Soy milk, banana, and vanilla or chocolate protein powder. $7

*Protein powder contains the supplement bee pollen.


farmacy

Flu and Cold Fighter
Ginger, orange, grapefruit, carrot, and lemon. An immune system booster.
$6

Shot of Wheat Grass
Packed with vitamins and minerals. Nature's own healer.
$3/ $5

Refreshers

Lemon - Ginseng Iced Tea $3
Natural Sodas $3
Organic Teas: Mint, Chamomile, Green, Jasmine Green, Chai, Ginger, Bancha, Decaf Earl Grey and English Breakfast $3
Organic Regular, Decaffeinated or Grain Cappuccino $4
Organic Regular, Decaffeinated or Grain Coffee $2
Organic Regular or Decaffeinated Espresso $2
Soy Chai Latté $4

ALL AVAILABLE ICED



appetizers

Edamame
Soybeans steamed in the pod and sprinkled with sea salt. $7

Guacamole
Served with corn tortilla chips $12
Add crudité $3

Seitan Chimichurri
Citrus herb marinated seitan skewers. $8

Mezze Plate
Hummus, quinoa tabouli, lemon-date chutney, marinated olives, parata bread & zataar. $10

Quesadilla
Whole wheat tortilla filled with bean purée, grilled vegetables, and soy cheese. Served with daily salsa. $10
Add guacamole $3

Crystal Roll
Cucumber, cabbage, avocado, rice noodles, cilantro and barbecue grilled seitanwrapped in rice paper with a spicy peanut sauce. $11

Daily Soup Selection and Magical Miso
pint $6/  quart $11

Grilled Focaccia
Served with miso-tahini spread
or drizzled with roasted garlic olive oil
$4


salads

House Salad
Mixed field greens with hearts of palm, tomatoes & carrots. Served with your choice of a Candle dressing.
$9

Classic Caesar
Romaine lettuce with herbed croutons in a creamy caesar dressing and sprinkled with toasted dulse.
$10   
Add tempeh bacon $3

Living Crunchy Sprout
Mixed field greens topped with an assortment of sprouts,
carrots, raisins and sesame seeds. Served with your choice of a Candle dressing.
$12

Soba Noodle Salad
Soba Noodles, ginger grilled tofu, shiitake mushrooms, edamame, julienne carrots, radish and sesame seeds over mesclun with a creamy wasabi dressing.
$15

Chopped Salad
Romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomato, chickpeas, red onion, tofu feta
with a creamy pineapple dressing.
$15

Aztec Salad
Bi-color quinoa, black beans, red onions & jicama topped with spiced pumpkin seeds and barbequed grilled tempeh. served over mixed field greens with a toasted cumin vinaigrette.
$15

Balsamic Vinaigrette | Carrot Ginger | Tahini | Ginger Soy | Caesar
Toasted Cumin | Creamy Wasabi | Creamy Pineapple | Spicy Peanut

Add Avocado $3.00
Substitutions made when possible and may require an extra charge.


farmers market entrees

Ginger-Miso Stir-Fry
Seasonal vegetables and tofu in a ginger-miso sauce over brown rice.
$15

Paradise Casserole
Layers of sweet potato, black beans and millet over steamed greens with country gravy.
$15

Chili Lime Grilled Tofu
Quinoa salad, steamed greens, cumin vinaigrette,
avocado and mango salad.
$19

Taco Salad
Southwestern chili, romaine lettuce, shredded soy cheese, grilled seitan,
tortilla chips, with guacamole and tofu sour cream.
$18

Porcini Crusted Seitan
Potato-turnip mash, grilled oyster mushroom,
sautéed spinach and string beans. Topped with home-style gravy.
$20

Tuscan Lasagna
Grilled zucchini, peppers and onions, tofu basil ricotta, soy cheese and
seitan ragout topped with a tomato truffle sauce.
Served with sautéed greens.
$16

Substitutions made when possible and may require an extra charge.


sandwiches & burgers

Tofu Club
Grilled tofu, tempeh bacon, lettuce, & tomato on mixed grain toast with coleslaw, pickles and vegan mayo. 12

Cajun Seitan Sandwich
Pan-seared seitan, steamed greens, caramelized onions and avocado. Served on toasted focaccia with ancho chili aioli and coleslaw. 14

House-Made Seitan Burger
Grilled seitan burger on a seeded bun with home baked fries, lettuce, tomato, coleslaw and pickles. 12

Smoked Tempeh & Grilled Vegetable Sandwich
Grilled tempeh, zucchini, roasted red pepper, arugula, and sundried tomato pesto on mixed grain bread with basil aioli and a potato salad. 13

Tuscan Seitan Parmesan Sandwich
Breaded Seitan cutlet with melted soy mozzarella and tomato
truffle sauce on a potato-onion roll. Served with mesclun salad
drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette. 13

Add Toppings

Caramelized onions  |  Soy cheese   |  Tempeh bacon  | Avocado $3 each


Substitutions made when possible and may require an extra charge.



sides

$4 Each  

Brown Rice
Yellow Basmati Rice
Baked Sweet Potato
Soba Noodles
Potato-Turnip Mash
Bean of the Day
Caramelized Onions
Steamed or Sautéed Daily Vegetables
Steamed or Sautéed Daily Greens
Quinoa Salad
Coleslaw
Steamed or Grilled Tofu

$5 Each  

Grilled Tempeh
Steamed or Sautéed Broccoli
Sea Vegetable Salad

[Includes one dressing/sauce per side]

dressings

Balsamic Vinaigrette | Carrot Ginger | Tahini | Ginger Soy | Caesar
Toasted Cumin | Creamy Wasabi | Creamy Pineapple | Spicy Peanut


sauces

Country Gravy  |  Truffled Tomato Sauce

good food plate

Choose a combination of four sides paired with two candle dressings or sauces.
$14

With tempeh, sea vegetable salad, or broccoli
add $1


candle cafe desserts

Carrot Cake
Vanilla frosting 7

Seasonal Fruit Crumb Pie 7
A la mode 9

Decadent Chocolate Cake
Chocolate frosting & berry coulis 7

*Chocolate Mousse Pie
Chocolate crust 7

Chef’s Special Cake 8

*Soy Ice Cream
Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Mocha Swirl
One Scoop 3
Two Scoops 5

*Candle’s Daily Sorbet
One Scoop 3
Two Scoops 5


* Wheat Free


glossary

Agar-Agar
A seaweed which is a jelling agent. Rich in calcium
and soothing to the digestive tract.

Agave Nectar
Natural sweetener derived from a succulent plan, with the color and consistency of honey.

Arame
Sea vegetable harvested in Japan which is nutrient rich and low in calories.

Babaganoush
Middle Eastern dip of roasted eggplant and spices.

Chapati
Indian flat bread.

Casein
A phosphoprotein derived from milk which is often added to soy cheese products to improve texture and promote melting.

Dulse
Sea vegetable native to the Atlantic coast which is nutrient rich and low in calories.

Hijiki
A sea vegetable, very high in calcium, phosphorous, iron, protein and vitamins A, B1 and B2.

Millet Gluten free, easily digested grain. Nutrient rich and high in protein.

Miso
Fermented soybean paste. Rich in amino acids and live enzymes. A fantastic source of protein and a remarkable digestive aid.

Organic
Organic foods are grown naturally, with no synthetic chemicals, herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers or fungicides.

Quinoa
An ancient grian like seed with a delicate yet crunchy texture. Good source of protein.

Refined Foods
Foods depleted of some or all vitamins, minerals
and fiber.

Seitan
Whole wheat flour, water-rinsed to extract the gluten, leaving a high protein and low fat vegetarian 3wheat meat2.

Succanat
Organic dehydrated cane juice.

Tabouli
Light and refreshing Middle Eastern dish, traditionally made with abundant parsley.

Tahini
Sesame seeds ground into a paste, rich in
calcium, phosphorous and protein.

Tempeh
Traditional Indonesian fermented soy product.
Rich in B-12 and protein, with a nutty flavor.

Tofu
Soybean curd. A source of high quality protein, rich in calcium and cholesterol-free.

Vegetarianism
A way of eating that eliminates animal consumption
(meats, fish, chicken, game, etc.).

Veganism
A way of eating that avoids all products of animal origin, including dairy products and sometimes honey.

Ovo-Lacto Vegetarianism
Allows products of animals obtained without slaughter, such as milk and eggs.

Lacto Vegetarianism
Allows milk and its derivatives, but not eggs.

Whole Foods
Foods that are not altered, chemically treated or irradiated. These foods include beans, grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. By eating the whole foods, we sustain a healthy life-style.

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