Vegan Restaurants in New York (2025)

A refined East Village staple where vegetables lead the conversation. Frequently praised by the Michelin Guide, Time Out, and The Infatuation, it pairs intricate plates with natural wines in a setting locals treat like a neighborhood ritual.

A vegan pasta-and-wine bar with a deep bottle list and Roman-style pinsa. Awarded Bib Gourmand by the Michelin Guide and covered by EV Grieve and VegOut for its 2025 move to a larger space, it’s a lively, date-night favorite.

Overthrow Hospitality’s playful vegetable bar serves vegan tapas, whimsical cocktails, and weekend brunch. Regularly recommended by Time Out and TripAdvisor reviewers, it’s an East Village go-to for fondue, bao buns, and a night that feels distinctly New York.

Bushwick’s beloved Ethiopian spot draws citywide crowds for shareable beyaynetu platters and weekend coffee ceremonies. Featured by The New Yorker, Time Out, and Eater maps, it’s a community anchor where plant-based cooking and culture meet.

An Ethiopian-rooted, Black-owned restaurant from Romeo and Milka Regalli, celebrated by The Infatuation and Resy for vibrant platters and cocktails. The original Crown Heights location continues to thrive and host the neighborhood with warmth.

A family-run West Village restaurant translating classic French dishes into fully vegan form—think escargot, bourguignon, and delicate crêpes. Covered by Time Out and OpenTable, and profiled in local press for its determined independence.

A Chinatown fixture serving an all-vegan menu of dim sum and Cantonese favorites. Consistently busy with locals and travelers, it’s praised on Tripadvisor and by neighborhood guides for value, variety, and old-school charm.

A late-night SoHo classic-in-the-making for smashburgers, chili fries, and oat-milk shakes—100% vegan and Black-owned. Endorsed by Eater editors and adored by night owls, it channels NYC’s energy well past midnight.

In Little Caribbean, this plant-based café and lifestyle shop serves lobster rolls made from hearts of palm, sandwiches, and weekend plates. Featured in community press and partnered with Brooklyn Museum pop-ups, it’s deeply rooted in Flatbush culture.

From the Hangawi team, Franchia brings Korean temple cuisine, teas, and sushi to Murray Hill. A steady favorite with travelers and locals alike, it holds a Travelers’ Choice nod and a reputation for soothing, vegetable-forward fare.

Opened in 1991, this East Village original blends organic vegan cooking with live music and a loyal following. Cited by plant-based guides and beloved by neighborhood regulars, it’s a living slice of downtown history.

Thiru Kumar’s Washington Square Park cart remains a city legend for crispy masala dosas and sambar. A Vendy Award winner, celebrated by New York food media and recently spotlighted again in local coverage, it’s pure NYC street-food joy.