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Best Vegan Bagel in New York City (2026)

31 places ranked by how good their vegan bagel actually is, based on review analysis and community feedback. Liberty Bagels takes the #1 spot.

Liberty Bagels, bakery in New York City #1 for bagel
★ 4.3 B
Bagel Shop, Tofu Cream Cheese

“Be aware that some vegan orders have been mistakenly served with dairy cream cheese; double-check your order carefully.”

American bagelcream cheese
Tompkins Square Bagels, bakery in New York City #2 for bagel
★ 4.8 A
Bagel Shop, Tofu Cream Cheese

“Try the generous tofu cream cheese spreads which come in many flavors including savory and sweet varieties.”

American bagelcream cheese
Tompkins Square Bagels, restaurant in New York City #3 for bagel
★ 4.3 A
Bagels, Vegan Cream Cheese, Beyond Meat

“Try the tofu-based vegan cream cheeses including garlic herb, sun-dried tomato, and scallion flavors”

American bagelcream cheese
Ess-a-Bagel, restaurant in New York City #5 for bagel
★ 3.9 E
Bagels, Vegan Cream Cheese, Omnivore

“Order ahead online to avoid long wait times during peak hours”

Bagel bagelcream cheese
Pick A Bagel, restaurant in New York City #6 for bagel
★ 4.2 B
Bagels, Vegan Cream Cheese

“Try the tofu scallion cream cheese, a frequently praised vegan spread.”

American bagelcoffee
Ess-a-Bagel, bakery in New York City #7 for bagel
★ 4.0 B
Bagel Shop, Tofu Cream Cheese

“Try the tofu scallion cream cheese on a toasted everything bagel.”

American bageltofu cream cheese
#8 for bagel
★ 4.2 A
Bakery, Vegan Bagels

“Try the Uptown Vegan bagel with hummus, avocado, tomato, sprouts, and red onions on a za'atar bagel.”

Bakery bageltofu cream cheese
Bagelworks, bakery in New York City #13 for bagel
★ 4.1 D
Bagel Shop, Tofu Spreads

“Try the variety of tofu cream cheese spreads including scallion and sundried tomato.”

American bageltofu
Apollo Bagels, bakery in New York City #14 for bagel
★ 4.0 D
Sourdough Bagels, Vegan Cream Cheese

“Try the sourdough bagel with vegan cream cheese for a classic NYC taste.”

American bagelcream cheese
Tal Bagels, bakery in New York City #15 for bagel
★ 3.8 D
Bagel Shop, Tofu Spreads

“Try the tofu vegetable cream cheese spread available in three flavors: plain, scallion, and veggie.”

American bagelcake
2788 Bagels, bakery in New York City #16 for bagel
★ 4.3 D
Bagels, Vegan Cream Cheese

“Try the herb, chive & garlic, or olive & pimento vegan cream cheese flavors”

International bagelblueberry cream cheese
H&H Bagels - UES, restaurant in New York City #22 for bagel
★ 3.9 D
Bagel Deli, Tofu Cream Cheese

“Try the tofu cream cheese spreads, available in plain and scallion flavors”

American bageltofu cream cheese
Ess-a-Bagel, bakery in New York City #31 for bagel
★ 3.4 C
Bagels, Vegan Tofu Cream Cheese

“Order bagels when they are freshly baked and hot for best taste”

American bageltofu scallion cream cheese
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Questions about vegan bagel in New York City

Where can I find the best vegan bagel in New York City?

Liberty Bagels tops our ranking for the best vegan bagel in New York City. We analyzed 31 restaurants serving vegan bagel in New York City, ranking them by dish quality based on review analysis and community feedback.

How many restaurants serve vegan bagel in New York City?

We found 31 restaurants serving quality vegan bagel in New York City. The average Spinach rating across these venues is 4.1 out of 5.0.

Are there fully vegan bagel spots in New York City?

While none of the 31 listed restaurants are fully vegan, all serve quality vegan bagel and score well on our Vegan Friendliness Index.

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