City Guide
The 15 Best Vegan Restaurants in NYC
New York City has the deepest plant-based scene in America. This ranking covers 196+ verified vegan and vegetarian spots across all five boroughs, ordered by Google rating with a real review base, so it reflects consistent quality, not hype. Updated September 2026.
Vegan food by borough
Manhattan (146 spots)
- Vegan Grill Diner · 4.9★
- chloe. · 4.9★
- Sam's Falafel Stand · 4.9★
- Himalaya Vegan & Organic Restaurant · 4.9★
Brooklyn (30 spots)
- Reverie Restaurant and Cocktail Bar · 5★
- Seitan's Helper · 4.9★
- Next Stop Vegan · 4.8★
- Tofubox · 4.8★
Queens (7 spots)
- Smile of the Beyond · 4.8★
- Urban Vegan Roots · 4.5★
- No5nyc & The Vegoist · 4.4★
- A Live Kitchen · 4.4★
The Bronx (7 spots)
- The Vegan Factory · 4.7★
- Mae Mae Café & Plant Shop · 4.7★
- Desi Vegan · 4.6★
- Moss Café · 4.4★
Staten Island (6 spots)
- Island Pita · 4.9★
- Ayat Staten Island · 4.7★
- Basil Indian & Thai Cuisine · 4.7★
- Vodega Deli & Grocery · 4.4★
NYC vegan dining: FAQ
What is the best vegan restaurant in NYC?
Vegan Grill Diner currently tops our NYC ranking at 4.9 stars from 599 Google reviews. Rankings are data-driven from verified listings and updated September 2026.
Which NYC borough has the most vegan restaurants?
Manhattan leads with 146 verified vegan and vegetarian spots in our directory, followed by Brooklyn (30). Every borough has at least one standout.
Are there fully vegan restaurants in NYC?
Yes, dozens. New York has one of the deepest 100% plant-based scenes in the country, from vegan sushi omakase to Caribbean, Korean and fine-dining spots. Fully vegan listings are tagged on each page.
How is this list ranked?
By Google rating with a minimum review base (100+) so the ranking reflects consistent quality, computed from our verified directory data. Updated September 2026.
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