π₯ Best Dairy-Free Restaurants in NYC
π 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)
Mariners Harbor, Staten Island
Closed nowAnixi Mediterranean Vegan Restaurant
Chelsea, Manhattan
Closed nowPLANTA New York
Flatiron District, Manhattan
Closed nowJajaja Mexicana
Lower East Side, Manhattan
Closed nowFranchia Vegan CafΓ©
Murray Hill, Manhattan
Closed nowUrban Vegan Kitchen
Chelsea, Manhattan
Closed nowJajaja Mexicana
Greenwich Village, Manhattan
Closed nowSweet T's Southern Eatery
Mariners Harbor, Staten Island
Closed nowDairy-Free Restaurants by Borough
FAQ
Dairy-Free Restaurants in NYC β FAQ
Everything you need to know about finding dairy-free restaurants across New York City.
Yes β 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.