The best vegan restaurants in New York
Delight and buckwheat
20 Christopher St (in West Village, Manhattan), New York, New York
French cuisine
This innovative restaurant focuses on French dishes. The idea came about after the owner visited France and discovered how difficult it was to find vegan food as everything contained eggs or cream. At Delice & Sarrasin, you’ll find many traditional French dishes with a vegan twist, including foie gras, coq au vin, and beef bourguignon, as well as crepes.
hangawi
12 E 32nd St (in Midtown East, Manhattan), New York, New York
Cuisine: Korean
HanGawi is a popular choice for vegans in New York as it is a traditional Korean restaurant experience. You’ll be asked to remove your shoes at the door and sit on the floor before choosing between a mountain-inspired menu and the diet of ancient Koreans. Expect to enjoy vegan dumplings, tofu clay pots, tofu, and traditional teas. HanGawi also has a more casual sister restaurant, Francia Vegan Cafe, where you can enjoy vegetable sushi and a variety of noodle dishes.
Terri
Chelsea: 60 W 23rd St (in Chelsea, Manhattan), New York, New York
Financial District: 100 Maiden Ln (Pearl Street entrance) (in the Financial District)
Midtown East: 685 3rd Ave, Manhattan (at E 43rd St)
Cuisine: fast food
Terri is a vegan fast food restaurant that has become so popular that there are now three locations throughout New York City. You’ll find sandwiches, wraps, baked goods, juices and smoothies. Terri is known for her vegan take on classic meat sandwiches like buffalo chicken and bacon cheddar ranch.
00 + co
65 2nd Ave (in East Village, Manhattan), New York, New York
Food: Pizza
00+ Co opened in February 2016 as a vegan pizzeria. The organic pizza is prepared in a traditional wood oven and you can accompany it with a variety of small dishes, ice cream and organic wine. There is also outdoor seating so you can dine alfresco in the summer months.
Blossom Restaurant
187 9th Ave (in Midtown/Chelsea, Manhattan), New York, New York, USA, 10011
Kitchen: Elegant dining room
In Chelsea, you will find this unique restaurant that only serves vegan food. You can expect to find butternut squash gnocchi, black-eyed pea pie, and boletus-crusted seitan steak as some of the gourmet items on the menu. On the weekends, you can enjoy a classic New York-style brunch.
buddha bodai
77 Mulberry St (in Chinatown, Manhattan), New York
Chinese cuisine
If you are looking to enjoy traditional Chinese dim sum and other dishes, Buddha Bodai is the place to go. Try the dumplings and baby bok choy and you can eat in or take out. Some people say that vegans may have trouble eating in Chinatown if they don’t speak Chinese, but this is no longer the case thanks to Buddha Bodai and his changing menu.
beyond sushi
62 W 56th S (at Midtown West, Manhattan), New York, New York, USA
Food: Sushi
With locations in Midtown West and Union Square, Beyond Sushi is a great option if you need a quick meal on the go. You can choose between nori or soy bean paper rolls, and add a side salad if you’re still hungry. You can accompany your meal with a fresh juice.
by Chloe
185 Bleecker St, New York, New York, USA, 10012
60 W 22nd St (Flatiron), New York, New York
American kitchen
By Chloe’s main location can be found on Bleecker Street near Washington Square Park. It is one of the most famous vegan restaurants in New York offering burgers, fries, macaroni and cheese, and baked goods. Next door is a Sweets By Chloe bakery where you’ll find vegan cupcakes, ice cream and other treats.
Kajitsu
125 E 39th St (at Murray Hill, Manhattan), New York, New York, USA, 10016
Japanese cuisine
Focusing on Shojin cuisine, Kajitsu has a traditional Japanese feel, with food inspired by the diet of a Zen monk. It is recommended to visit it for dinner, not for lunch, since the menu is more varied.
may kaidee
126 E 28th St (at Kips Bay, Manhattan), New York, New York
Cuisine: Thai
May is a celebrity chef, known for her original recipes in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. May Kaidee’s New York City branch is her first restaurant in the United States. She will find many different menu options with gluten free alternatives available. May also offers cooking classes and you can purchase her cookbook to try and recreate her unique recipes at home.
NY Dosas (food cart)
Washington Square Park (corner of W 4th and Sullivan St), New York City
Cuisine: Indian
This vegan food cart focuses on making traditional Indian dosas. The chef will ask you how spicy you like your food before preparing it, so it’s great for fans of spices and the less enthusiastic alike. The food cart is a great place to sit in the sun and people watch while enjoying your meal.
caravan of dreams
405 E 6th St (at Avenue A, East Village, Manhattan), New York City
Food: raw/organic food
This East Village restaurant has plenty of raw dishes available, as well as cooked items like paella and burritos. The dessert menu is extensive with Nutella made in house.
Dun-Well Donuts
102 St Marks Pl, New York
Cuisine: Sweets
Dun-Well Donuts is small, but it doesn’t compromise on quality. You can choose from a variety of different vegan donuts, sundaes and sundaes, as well as lemonade and Italian sodas. There’s also a flagship bakery in Brooklyn if you’re out and about and fancy a treat.
If this list hasn’t made you hungry, come back and read it again! Vegan food in New York City is easy to find, and you’re almost spoiled for choice.