Best Vegan Cream Cheese in New York City

New York City scores 88/100 on our vegan city index. Excellent menu labeling. We ranked 13 restaurants by how good their vegan cream cheese actually is — based on review analysis, dish mentions, and community feedback. Ess-a-Bagel takes the #1 spot.

13
Venues Ranked
4.2
Avg Rating
0
Fully Vegan
Good
Dish Quality
Ess-a-Bagel #1

Ess-a-Bagel

★ 3.8
C
Bagels, Vegan Tofu Cream Cheese $$

American

#1 in our ranking.

🌱 #2

Tompkins Square Bagels

★ 4.4
B
Bagels, Vegan Cream Cheese $$

American · Bakery · Breakfast

Liberty Bagels #3

Liberty Bagels

★ 4.2
B
Bagels, Vegan Cream Cheese, Popular $$

American · Bakery · Breakfast

Gramercy Bagels #4

Gramercy Bagels

★ 4.0
C
Bagels, Vegan Cream Cheese $$

American · Bakery

Broad Nosh Bagels Deli & Catering 58th Street #5

Broad Nosh Bagels Deli & Catering 58th Street

★ 4.2
C
Bagel Deli, Vegan Cream Cheese $$

American · Bagels

Kossar's Bagels & Bialys #6

Kossar's Bagels & Bialys

★ 4.1
D
Bagels, Vegan Cream Cheese $$

American · Bakery · Middle Eastern

Tal Bagels #7

Tal Bagels

★ 4.0
D
Bagel Shop, Vegan Spreads $$

American · Bakery

Tompkins Square Bagels #8

Tompkins Square Bagels

★ 4.5
B
Bagels, Vegan Cream Cheese, Many Spreads $$$

American · Bakery

Tompkins Square Bagels #9

Tompkins Square Bagels

★ 4.9
B
Bagels, Vegan Cream Cheese $$$

American · Bakery

Liberty Bagels - Wall Street #10

Liberty Bagels - Wall Street

★ 4.2
B
Bagel Shop, Vegan Cream Cheese $$

Bagels · Bakery · Sandwich

Broad Nosh - Ninth Ave #11

Broad Nosh - Ninth Ave

★ 4.2
C
Bagels, Vegan Cream Cheese $$

American · Bagels · Cafe

Bagel to Sandwich #12

Bagel to Sandwich

★ 3.9
B
Bagels, Vegan Cream Cheese, Many Options $$

American

Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company #13

Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company

★ 4.3
C
Bagels, Vegan Cream Cheese $$

American · Bagel

What do the letter grades mean?

Each restaurant gets a Vegan Friendliness grade from A to E. It tells you how easy it is to eat vegan there — before you go.

A
Outstanding
B
Very Good
C
Good
D
Limited
E
Poor
🍽️
Vegan Options
How many dishes can you actually order?
🌱
Protein Sources
Tofu, tempeh, seitan — or just vegetables?
📋
Menu Clarity
Are vegan items clearly marked?
💬
Staff Knowledge
Will they understand what you need?

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Ess-a-Bagel tops our ranking for the best vegan cream cheese in New York City. We analyzed 13 restaurants serving vegan cream cheese in New York City, ranking them by dish quality based on review analysis and community feedback.

How many restaurants serve vegan cream cheese in New York City?

We found 13 restaurants serving quality vegan cream cheese in New York City. The average Spinach rating across these venues is 4.2 out of 5.0.

What makes New York City good for vegan cream cheese?

New York City stands out for excellent menu labeling. The vegan scene in New York City runs at a comfortable, unhurried pace—great for casual dining any day of the week. All 13 ranked restaurants score well on our Vegan Friendliness Index.

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