Best Vegan Restaurants in New York City
USA · Ranked #6 of 158 cities · Score 88.0/100
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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.
333 vegan-friendly · 317 high quality · 1,570 analyzed
Top Vegan-Friendly Venues
What do the letter grades mean?
Each venue 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?
#1 UT47 Kitchen & Bar
A
Brunch Cafe, Eggs Benedict $$$
eggs benedictblttacos
#2 Ramen Danbo
B
Japanese Ramen $$$
ramenmiso ramencurry
#3 Doaba Deli
B
Punjabi Indian, Vegan Friendly Vegetarian $
paratharotidal
#4 Omakaseed Vegan by Sushi by Bou
A
Japanese Omakase Vegan $$$$
sushiwatermelon sushi
#5 Le Basque
A
French, Spanish Fine Dining Vegan $$$$
cakecheese platterkebabs
#6 Jajaja Mexicana
A
Mexican Tacos, Cocktails Vegan $$
tacoburritonachos
#7 Sen Saigon
A
Vietnamese Pho, Pork Belly Vegan $$
banh miphopork belly banh mi
#8 Le Botaniste
A
Bowls, Wine Bar Vegan $$
cakepasta bolosoup
#9 Spring Cafe
A
Bao Buns, Burgers Vegan $$
bao bunstir frysmoothie
#10 May Kaidee
A
Thai, Curries Vegan $$$
currymango sticky ricesoup
#11 Seed + Mill
A
Halva, Vegan Ice Cream Vegan $$$
soft servehalvaice cream
#12 Tompkins Square Bagels
B
Bagels, Vegan Cream Cheese $$$
bagelbagel with cream cheesecream cheese
#13 Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
B
Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors $$
ice cream
#14 Figo il Gelato Italiano
B
Italian Gelato, Vegan Sorbets $$
sorbetdark chocolate sorbetgelato
#15 Dialogue Coffee & Flowers
A
Cafe, Vegan Pastry Vegan $
lattehojicha lattecarrot cake latte
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City good for vegans?
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 UT47 Kitchen & Bar, Ramen Danbo, Doaba Deli. 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.
