Best Vegan Salad in New York City

New York City scores 88/100 on our vegan city index. Excellent menu labeling. We ranked 27 restaurants by how good their vegan salad actually is — based on review analysis, dish mentions, and community feedback. Avocaderia - The Hugh takes the #1 spot.

Avocaderia - The Hugh #1

Avocaderia - The Hugh

★ 4.3
B
Bowls, Avocado, Vegan Menu $$

strong vegan options.

Sweetgreen #2

Sweetgreen

★ 3.8
D
Salad Bowls, Vegan Options $$
MintPorch Cafe #3

MintPorch Cafe

★ 4.8
A
Fully Vegan Custom Vegan Bowls, Caribbean $$
Teranga Midtown #4

Teranga Midtown

★ 4.8
C
West African, Vegan Bowl $$
Pokeworks - E 15th #5

Pokeworks - E 15th

★ 4.4
C
Poke Bowl, Vegan Menu, Fast-Casual $$
Just Salad - Columbus Ave #6

Just Salad - Columbus Ave

★ 4.0
D
Salad Bowls, Vegan Options $$
Soma Salads #7

Soma Salads

★ 4.0
D
Salad Bowls, Vegan Feta $$
#8

DIG - Brookfield

★ 4.0
D
Fast Casual, Vegan Bowl $$
Blue Mezze Bar #9

Blue Mezze Bar

★ 4.4
C
Mediterranean, Vegan Menu $$$
Dig Inn #10

Dig Inn

★ 3.7
D
Bowls, Vegan Options $$
#11

Westville Chelsea

★ 4.4
C
American, Vegan Burger, Many Options $$
CHLOE'S #12

CHLOE'S

★ 4.4
A
Fully Vegan American Burgers, Fully Vegan, Bakery $$
Inday #13

Inday

★ 3.9
D
Indian Bowls, Vegan Options $$
Sweetgreen NoMad #14

Sweetgreen NoMad

★ 4.3
C
Salads, Vegan Bowls, Plant-Based $$
Massawa #15

Massawa

★ 4.8
C
Ethiopian Vegan Sampler, Some $$$
Leyla #16

Leyla

★ 4.2
D
Turkish Salad, Vegan Options $$$
Abyssinia #17

Abyssinia

★ 4.5
C
Ethiopian Restaurant, Vegan Platter $$
Lava Shawarma NYC #18

Lava Shawarma NYC

★ 4.4
B
Middle Eastern Shawarma, Vegan Menu $$
Avo - Nomad #19

Avo - Nomad

★ 4.4
C
Salad Bowls, Vegan Proteins $$
Wayan #20

Wayan

★ 3.6
D
Indonesian, Vegan Entree $$$
The Musket Room #21

The Musket Room

★ 4.6
B
Vegan Tasting Menu, Upscale $$$$
Jajaja Mexicana #22

Jajaja Mexicana

★ 4.4
A
Fully Vegan Mexican, Fully Vegan, Mezcal Cocktails $$$
Chloe. #23

Chloe.

★ 4.2
A
Fully Vegan Burger, Fully Vegan, Bakery $$
DIG - 8th Ave #24

DIG - 8th Ave

★ 4.1
D
Build Your Own Bowls, Vegan Options $$
Just Salad - 7th Ave #25

Just Salad - 7th Ave

★ 4.3
C
Salads, Vegan Menu $$
#26

DIG - 709 Lex

★ 4.0
D
Grain Bowls, Vegan Options $$
#27

DIG - Garment District

★ 4.2
D
Fast Casual, Vegan Menu, Bowls $$

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 salad in New York City?

Avocaderia - The Hugh tops our ranking for the best vegan salad in New York City. We analyzed 27 restaurants serving vegan salad in New York City, ranking them by dish quality based on review analysis and community feedback.

How many restaurants serve vegan salad in New York City?

We found 27 restaurants serving quality vegan salad 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 salad?

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. 4 of the 27 ranked salad spots are fully vegan.

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