Best Vegan Falafel in New York City

New York City scores 88/100 on our vegan city index. Excellent menu labeling. We ranked 15 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.

Sam's Falafel Cart #1

Sam's Falafel Cart

★ 5.0
A
Fully Vegan Falafel, Fully Vegan, Takeout $

Fully vegan. 5.0★.

Mamoun's Falafel #2

Mamoun's Falafel

★ 4.3
D
Falafel, Vegan Menu, Middle Eastern $
Hummus Place - Upper West Side #3

Hummus Place - Upper West Side

★ 4.9
C
Vegetarian Middle Eastern, Vegan-Friendly $$$
Taïm - Nolita #4

Taïm - Nolita

★ 3.7
C
Falafel, Vegan Add-Ins, Mediterranean $$
Rainbow Falafel #5

Rainbow Falafel

★ 4.3
D
Falafel, Vegan Options $
Moshe's Falafel #6

Moshe's Falafel

★ 4.7
A
Vegetarian Falafel, Fully Vegan, Mediterranean $$
Mamoun's Falafel #7

Mamoun's Falafel

★ 4.0
D
Falafel Sandwich, Vegan Options $$
Ba'al Cafe & Falafel #8

Ba'al Cafe & Falafel

★ 4.0
C
Falafel, Vegan Menu, Middle Eastern $
Balade Your Way #9

Balade Your Way

★ 4.0
D
Middle Eastern Falafel, Vegan Options $
Hummus Kitchen #10

Hummus Kitchen

★ 4.9
B
Middle Eastern, Vegan Options $$
Bite #11

Bite

★ 4.3
C
Mediterranean Falafel, Vegan Menu $$
Naya - Brookfield Place #12

Naya - Brookfield Place

★ 4.2
C
Middle Eastern, Vegan Bowl $$
Operation: Falafel #13

Operation: Falafel

★ 4.0
D
Falafel Pita, Vegan Options $$
Lava Shawarma #14

Lava Shawarma

★ 4.1
D
Middle Eastern, Vegan Sandwiches $$
#15

King of Falafel

★ 4.3
D
Middle Eastern, Vegan Falafel $

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
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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 15 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 15 restaurants serving quality vegan falafel in New York City. The average Spinach rating across these venues is 4.3 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. 1 of the 15 ranked falafel spots are fully vegan.

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