Best Vegan Falafel in New York City

New York City scores 88/100 on our vegan city index. Excellent menu labeling. We ranked 17 restaurants by how good their vegan falafel actually is — based on review analysis, dish mentions, and community feedback. Sam's Falafel Cart takes the #1 spot.

17
Venues Ranked
4.4
Avg Rating
2
Fully Vegan
Great
Dish Quality
1

Sam's Falafel Cart

Falafel, Fully Vegan, Takeout

Middle Eastern · Falafel

Fully Vegan

#1 — fully vegan menu, A-grade vegan friendliness, 5.0★ rating.

★ 5.0
A
2

Mamoun's Falafel

Falafel, Vegan Menu, Middle Eastern

Middle Eastern · Mediterranean · Fast Food

★ 4.3
D
3

Tamam

Falafel Pita, Fully Vegan, Mediterranean

Mediterranean · Middle Eastern · Israeli

Fully Vegan
★ 5.0
A
4

Hummus Place - Upper West Side

Middle Eastern, Vegan-Friendly

Middle Eastern · Mediterranean · Israeli

Vegetarian
★ 4.9
C
5

Taïm - Nolita

Falafel, Vegan Add-Ins, Mediterranean

Mediterranean · Middle Eastern · Greek

★ 3.7
C
6

Rainbow Falafel

Falafel, Vegan Options

Mediterranean · Middle Eastern · Fast Food

★ 4.3
D
7

Moshe's Falafel

Falafel, Fully Vegan, Mediterranean

Mediterranean · Middle Eastern · Falafel

Vegetarian
★ 4.7
A
8

Mamoun's Falafel

Falafel Sandwich, Vegan Options

Mediterranean · Middle Eastern

★ 4.0
D
9

Ba'al Cafe & Falafel

Falafel, Vegan Menu, Middle Eastern

Mediterranean

★ 4.0
C
10

Balade Your Way

Middle Eastern Falafel, Vegan Options

Middle Eastern · Lebanese · Greek · Mediterranean

★ 4.0
D
11

Taïm - Flatiron

Falafel Pita, Vegan Menu

Mediterranean · Middle Eastern

★ 4.4
C
12

Hummus Kitchen

Middle Eastern, Vegan Options

Middle Eastern · Mediterranean

★ 4.9
B
13

Bite

Mediterranean Falafel, Vegan Menu

Mediterranean · Middle Eastern

★ 4.3
C
14

Naya - Brookfield Place

Middle Eastern, Vegan Bowl

Middle Eastern · Mediterranean

★ 4.2
C
15

King of Falafel

Middle Eastern, Vegan Falafel

Middle Eastern

★ 4.3
D
16

Operation: Falafel

Falafel Pita, Vegan Options

Middle Eastern · Fast Food

★ 4.0
D
17

Lava Shawarma

Middle Eastern, Vegan Sandwiches

Middle Eastern

★ 4.1
D

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 falafel in New York City?

Sam's Falafel Cart tops our ranking for the best vegan falafel in New York City. We analyzed 17 restaurants serving vegan falafel in New York City, ranking them by dish quality based on review analysis and community feedback.

How many restaurants serve vegan falafel in New York City?

We found 17 restaurants serving quality vegan falafel in New York City. The average Spinach rating across these venues is 4.4 out of 5.0.

What makes New York City good for vegan falafel?

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. 2 of the 17 ranked falafel spots are fully vegan.

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