Dietary tagUpdated June 2026
Vegan.
38 vegan restaurants in NYC — each tied to a real NYC Department of Health inspection grade.
New York City is one of the best cities in the world for vegan dining, with hundreds of dedicated vegan restaurants spanning every cuisine and price point. From upscale plant-based fine dining in Manhattan to budget-friendly vegan soul food in Brooklyn, NYC's vegan restaurant scene is thriving and constantly growing. This directory lists every vegan and vegan-friendly restaurant in all five boroughs, complete with health inspection grades and neighborhood-level filtering.
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Top 24 vegan restaurants
Ranked by editorial priority, rating, and review depth.
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–Mariners Harbor · Staten Island
4.9(2,386)Open now
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Vegan restaurants across the five boroughs
Boroughs with 5+ listings get their own focused page.
Our vegan restaurant listings are drawn from a dataset of 38 verified NYC establishments, each tagged conservatively. Use our neighborhood health comparison tool to see which NYC neighborhoods have the highest concentration of vegan restaurants.
Related guides: healthiest neighbourhoods in NYC for dining, and NYC restaurant health inspection grades.
Diners exploring vegan restaurants also browse healthy restaurants in Brooklyn, and gluten-free restaurants in NYC.
FAQ
Vegan Restaurants in NYC — FAQ
Everything you need to know about finding vegan restaurants across New York City.
NYC has hundreds of dedicated vegan restaurants across all five boroughs, with the highest concentrations in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
The East Village, Chelsea, and Williamsburg consistently rank as the top neighborhoods for vegan dining in NYC.
Vegan restaurants in NYC range from very affordable to upscale. Many budget-friendly options exist, particularly in Brooklyn and Queens, with meals available from $10-15 per person.
Many vegan restaurants in NYC also offer gluten-free dishes. Use the combined vegan and gluten-free filter to find restaurants that accommodate both needs.
Yes — several vegan restaurants in NYC stay open late, particularly in Manhattan neighborhoods like the East Village and Midtown.