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🥛 Best Dairy-Free Restaurants in NYC

🔄 Data from NYC DOHMH. Updated March 2026.13 active restaurants.

What is Dairy-Free?

Restaurants tagged dairy-free in this directory primarily offer dairy-free menu options or explicitly promote dairy-free alternatives. Many vegan restaurants are inherently dairy-free.

Whether you are lactose intolerant, have a dairy allergy, or simply prefer to avoid dairy products, NYC has a growing number of restaurants that explicitly cater to dairy-free diners with dedicated menu options and dairy-free alternatives.

13 Dairy-Free restaurants in NYC

Brick City Vegan Newark (Formerly known as Urban Vegan) — vegan restaurant — in Mariners Harbor — Staten Island — NYC⭐ Top Rated

Brick City Vegan Newark (Formerly known as Urban Vegan)

Mariners Harbor, Staten Island

Closed now
★★★★★4.9(2386)
Dairy FreeVeganVegetarian
32
Anixi Mediterranean Vegan Restaurant — vegan restaurant — in Chelsea — Manhattan — NYC⭐ Top Rated

Anixi Mediterranean Vegan Restaurant

Chelsea, Manhattan

Closed now
★★★★★4.8(1958)
Dairy FreeVeganVegetarian
32
Beyond Sushi — vegan restaurant — in Midtown — Manhattan — NYC

Beyond Sushi

Midtown, Manhattan

Closed now
★★★★★4.6(3312)
Dairy FreeVeganVegetarian
Grade A72
PLANTA New York — vegan restaurant — in Flatiron District — Manhattan — NYC

PLANTA New York

Flatiron District, Manhattan

Closed now
★★★★★4.6(3019)
Dairy FreeVeganVegetarian
32
Jajaja Mexicana — vegan restaurant — in Lower East Side — Manhattan — NYC

Jajaja Mexicana

Lower East Side, Manhattan

Closed now
★★★★★4.6(2175)
Dairy FreeVeganVegetarian
32
P.S. Kitchen — vegan restaurant — in Midtown — Manhattan — NYC

P.S. Kitchen

Midtown, Manhattan

Closed now
★★★★★4.6(2155)
Dairy FreeVeganVegetarian
32
Hangawi — vegan restaurant — in Murray Hill — Manhattan — NYC

Hangawi

Murray Hill, Manhattan

Open now
★★★★★4.6(2050)
Dairy FreeVeganVegetarian
Grade A72
Beyond Sushi — vegan restaurant — in Midtown East — Manhattan — NYC

Beyond Sushi

Midtown East, Manhattan

Closed now
★★★★★4.6(1954)
Dairy FreeVeganVegetarian
32
Franchia Vegan Café — vegan restaurant — in Murray Hill — Manhattan — NYC

Franchia Vegan Café

Murray Hill, Manhattan

Closed now
★★★★★4.6(1906)
Dairy FreeVeganVegetarian
32
Urban Vegan Kitchen — restaurant — in Chelsea — Manhattan — NYC

Urban Vegan Kitchen

Chelsea, Manhattan

Closed now
★★★★★4.6(1861)
Dairy FreeVeganVegetarian
Grade A76
Jajaja Mexicana — vegan restaurant — in Greenwich Village — Manhattan — NYC

Jajaja Mexicana

Greenwich Village, Manhattan

Closed now
★★★★★4.6(1744)
Dairy FreeVeganVegetarian
Grade A72
Veggie Heaven — vegan restaurant — in Hamilton Heights — Manhattan — NYC

Veggie Heaven

Hamilton Heights, Manhattan

Closed now
★★★★★4.6(1695)
Dairy FreeKosherVegan
36
Sweet T's Southern Eatery — vegan restaurant — in Mariners Harbor — Staten Island — NYC

Sweet T's Southern Eatery

Mariners Harbor, Staten Island

Closed now
★★★★★4.3(1979)
Dairy FreeVeganVegetarian
22

Dairy-Free Restaurants by Borough

Manhattan
11 restaurants
Staten Island
2 restaurants

FAQ

Dairy-Free Restaurants in NYC — FAQ

Everything you need to know about finding dairy-free restaurants across New York City.

Yes — vegan restaurants exclude all animal products including dairy. If you need dairy-free options, filtering for vegan restaurants will show you completely dairy-free establishments.