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Best Vegan Restaurants in New York City (2026)

Ranked by overall rating, signature dish strength, and how much reviewers praise the food. If you only have a weekend, start here.

Ramen Danbo, restaurant in New York City #1 MUST GO
★ 5.0 A
Ramen, Vegan Broths

“Try the miso or curry vegan ramen for rich, hearty flavors”

#1 FOR RAMEN IN NEW YORK CITY Japanese ramencurry
Two Boots Pizza UES, restaurant in New York City #2 MUST GO
★ 5.0 A
Pizza, Vegan Slices

“Try the popular 'V for Vegan' slice for a flavorful vegan pizza experience.”

#3 FOR PIZZA IN NEW YORK CITY Italian pizzagarlic knots
#3 MUST GO
★ 5.0
Vietnamese Pho, Fully Vegan, Pork Belly

“Enjoy the pho sen with multiple types of plant-based meats for a rich experience.”

#1 FOR BANH MI IN NEW YORK CITY 100% Vegan Vietnamese banh mipho
Two Boots West Village, restaurant in New York City #4 MUST GO
★ 5.0 A
Pizza, Vegan Cheese & Sausage

“Enjoy a variety of vegan pizzas including the Vegan Cleo and Meat the Vegan Mets”

#2 FOR PIZZA IN NEW YORK CITY Pizza pizzacalzone
What The Falafel - Macdougal, restaurant in New York City #6 MUST GO
Falafel, Vegetarian, Vegan Shakes

“Try the Dynamite Sandwich, Falafel Burger, and Falafel Flatbread for standout falafel dishes.”

#2 FOR FALAFEL IN NEW YORK CITY Mediterranean falafeltahini shake
Vegan Grill, restaurant in New York City #8 MUST GO
★ 5.0
Vegan Burgers & Bowls, Fully Vegan

“Try the crunch wrap supreme with wholemeal wrap and impossible meat.”

100% Vegan American crunch wrapsandwich
Willow Vegan Bistro, restaurant in New York City #9 MUST GO
★ 5.0
American Burgers, Vegan Menu, Comfort Food

“Make sure to try the fried chicken sandwich for its authentic flavor”

100% Vegan American sandwichcheese platter
Doaba Deli, restaurant in New York City #10 MUST GO
★ 5.0 A
Punjabi Indian, Vegetarian, Thali

“Try the $10 thali with 3 veggie or bean dishes and 2 handmade rotis for a filling meal”

Indian parathabread
Coletta, restaurant in New York City #13 MUST GO

Coletta

$$
★ 5.0
Vegan Italian Pasta, Pizza, Desserts

“Try the ricotta ravioli and puttanesca meatballs”

100% Vegan Italian pastacake
SHŌSH, restaurant in New York City #15 MUST GO

SHŌSH

$$$
★ 5.0
Israeli Shawarma, Fully Vegan

“Try the celeriac shawarma with their iconic hummus and fresh bread.”

100% Vegan Mediterranean shawarmasalad
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Questions about vegan the 15 essential in New York City

What are the best vegan the 15 essential in New York City?

1. Ramen Danbo (5.0★, Japanese). 2. Two Boots Pizza UES (5.0★, Italian). 3. Sen Saigon (5.0★, Vietnamese). 4. Two Boots West Village (5.0★, Pizza). 5. Flava’s Vegan Pizzeria & Cafe (5.0★, American).

Which is the #1 pick for the 15 essential in New York City?

Ramen Danbo — Ramen, Vegan Broths.

How does Spinach rank these?

Composite = Spinach rating × 0.6 + signature dish strength × 0.25 + reviewer food rating × 0.15. We cap at 15 and dedupe brand chains.

All 15 venues refreshed 2026-07-03. Photos via Google Maps.

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