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Best Vegan Bowl in New York City (2026)

19 places ranked by how good the vegan version of their bowl tastes, going by Google Maps and HappyCow reviews. Playa Bowls takes the #1 spot. 5 places on the list aren't very vegan-friendly overall (grade D or E): reviewers rate the vegan bowl there, but ask for the vegan version when you order.

Playa Bowls, juice_bar in New York City #1 for bowl
★ 4.4 A
Juice Bar, Acai Bowls

“Ask to substitute whey protein with vegan protein powder for bowls or shakes.”

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Teranga Midtown, restaurant in New York City #2 for bowl
★ 4.6 A
West African, Vegan Bowl

“Try the Ancient Vegan Bowl for a rich variety of stews, rice, and spicy sauces.”

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MintPorch Cafe, restaurant in New York City #5 for bowl
★ 4.8
Caribbean Bowls, Fully Vegan

“Try the custom build-your-own bowl with stew toppings like jackfruit or chickpea & pigeon pea stew”

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sweetgreen, restaurant in New York City #6 for bowl
★ 4.5 A
Salad Bar, Vegan Options

“Try the Super Green Goddess Salad with spicy cashew dressing for a vegan-friendly option”

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CARROT, restaurant in New York City #7 for bowl

CARROT

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★ 4.3 A
American Casual, Vegan Menu

“Try the Vegan Picadillo Bowl, a popular and filling vegan choice.”

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Massawa, restaurant in New York City #8 for bowl

Massawa

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★ 4.3 A
Ethiopian Vegan Sampler, Vegan Options

“Try the vegan sampler for a well-rounded taste of Ethiopian vegan dishes like shiro and timtimo”

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Dig Inn, restaurant in New York City #10 for bowl

Dig Inn

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★ 3.8 D
American Fast Food, Grain Bowls

“Enjoy fast, healthy bowls perfect for a quick lunch or dinner near Lincoln Center.”

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#12 for bowl
★ 4.2 A
American Fare, Vegan Menu

“Try the market vegetable plate and artichoke burger for flavorful vegan dishes.”

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Falafel Plant, restaurant in New York City #13 for bowl
★ 4.9 A
Falafel Sandwich, Vegan Menu, Middle Eastern

“Try the vegan kibbeh and falafel donuts with chocolate tahini topping”

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#14 for bowl
★ 4.1 C
American Fast Food, Vegan Bowls

“Try the Vegan Classic Dig bowl with tofu, sweet potatoes, broccoli and rice”

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Junzi Kitchen, restaurant in New York City #15 for bowl
★ 3.9 D
Chinese Noodles, Vegan Menu

“Build your own bowl with vegan noodles, tofu or mushrooms, and fresh or pickled vegetables for the best vegan experience”

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Pressed Juicery, juice_bar in New York City #17 for bowl
★ 3.9 E
Juice Bar, Acai Bowls

“Try the original acai bowl with almond butter for a satisfying vegan choice”

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Dig Inn, restaurant in New York City #18 for bowl

Dig Inn

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★ 3.8 D
Farm-to-Table Bowls, Vegan Menu

“Try the customizable grain and greens bowls with vegan-friendly pesto and aioli sauces”

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Questions about vegan bowl in New York City

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

Playa Bowls tops our ranking for the best vegan bowl in New York City. We ranked 19 places in New York City by how good Google Maps and HappyCow reviewers say the vegan version of their bowl tastes.

How many restaurants serve vegan bowl in New York City?

This list has 19 places in New York City that serve vegan bowl. Their average Spinach rating is 4.3 out of 5.0.

Are there fully vegan bowl spots in New York City?

Yes. 1 of the 19 places on this list is fully vegan.

Why is a place with a low vegan grade on this list?

The rank is about the dish, not the venue. A place can make some of the best vegan bowl in New York City and still have few other vegan options, unclear labels or staff who don't know the menu well. That is what the A–E Vegan Friendliness grade on each card measures. 5 of the 19 places here are graded D or E. There, ask for the vegan version when you order.

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