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New York City scores 88.0/100 on our vegan city index with 333 vegan-friendly venues out of 1,570 analyzed. 146 are fully vegan restaurants.
88.0
City Score
333
VF Venues
317
HQ Venues
1,570
Total Venues
Based on analysis of 1,570 venues across multiple review sources.
The Vegan Scene
The vegan scene in New York City runs at a comfortable, unhurried pace—great for casual dining any day of the week. Service is overwhelmingly warm here—staff genuinely care about the food and their guests. While comfort food dominates, 26% of the scene offers refined, chef-driven experiences for special occasions. Prices land comfortably in the mid-range—quality dining without the sticker shock. The scene honors tradition—classic recipes done right, with respect for culinary heritage. Seek out the dosa, mac and cheese, and bagel.
City Spotlight
New York doesn't do anything small, including vegan food. From omakase sushi near Times Square to Punjabi dhabas in Jackson Heights, the range is genuinely overwhelming—and so are the prices.
Manhattan has the famous names, but the boroughs have the soul. Queens alone has more vegan diversity than most countries—the dosas in Jackson Heights rival anything in Chennai. Brooklyn's been doing plant-based brunch since before Instagram existed. And yes, you can get a proper bagel with vegan cream cheese that doesn't taste like compromise.
Don't eat in Times Square. Ever. The West Village for date night, Flushing for Asian, Williamsburg for brunch and mac and cheese that actually delivers.
Dosas that rival Chennai, bagels that don't compromise—Queens alone outranks most countries.
Neighborhoods
West Village for dates, Jackson Heights for South Asian, Williamsburg for brunch. Chinatown for budget feasts.
Ranked #6 of 158 cities worldwide on the Spinach vegan city index.
New York City scores 88.0/100 on our vegan city index. The city has 333 vegan-friendly venues and 317 high-quality restaurants out of 1,570 total venues analyzed.
How many vegan restaurants are in New York City?
New York City has 146 fully vegan restaurants and 53 vegetarian restaurants. In total, 333 venues score B+ or higher on the Vegan Friendliness Index, meaning they offer strong vegan options.
What are the best cuisines for vegans in New York City?
The best cuisines for vegans in New York City include American, Asian, Mediterranean, Italian, Juice Bar. These cuisine types consistently offer the most and best vegan options across the city.
Where should vegans eat in New York City?
Top-rated options for vegans in New York City include Jajaja Mexicana, UT47 Kitchen & Bar, Ramen Danbo. These venues rank highest on our Vegan Friendliness Index based on menu coverage, quality, and community reviews.
What are the best neighborhoods for vegan food in New York City?
West Village for dates, Jackson Heights for South Asian, Williamsburg for brunch. Chinatown for budget feasts.
