Rank 1Rebel Cheese Essex Market
Lower East Side
5.0 out of 5 on Google
- Artisan
- Trendy
- Plant Based
81 rated vegan restaurants
Best Vegan Restaurants in Manhattan, NYC
The best vegan restaurants across 25 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 81 rated vegan restaurants in Manhattan, spread over 25 neighborhoods. Rebel Cheese Essex Market in Lower East Side leads the list with a 5.0-star rating, and Midtown has the most to choose from (11).
Prices run from $ to $$$. Common vibes include cozy, social, artisan, trendy, and plant-based. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.
Top 10 Vegan Restaurants in Manhattan
Rank 2Vegan Grill
Upper East Side4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced vegan restaurant on the Upper East Side. Reviewers single out the vegetarian and vegan options and call it quiet and relaxed. Insider tip: Order the scramble tofu, which comes in a generous portion.
Rank 3Just Salad
Hudson Yards4.9 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Social
Rank 4Anixi Mediterranean Vegan Restaurant
Chelsea4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced vegan restaurant in Chelsea. Known for its fresh baked breads.
Rank 5Just Salad
SoHo4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced vegan restaurant in SoHo. Reviewers single out the staff and mention afternoon visits. Insider tip: Bring your own reusable bag for takeout to support their sustainability mission and world's largest restaurant reusable program.
Rank 6Himalaya Vegan & Organic Restaurant
Upper East Side5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced vegan restaurant on the Upper East Side. Reviewers single out the vegetarian and vegan options and suggest it for a date.
Rank 7Sentir Vegan Mexican Restaurant
Chelsea4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced vegan restaurant in Chelsea. Reviewers mention evenings here, put the food first, and describe a high-energy crowd. Insider tip: Order the Hedge Maze cocktail.
Rank 8Willow Vegan Bistro
Meatpacking District4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced vegan restaurant in the Meatpacking District. Reviewers single out the staff, mention coming on a date, and suggest it for brunch. Insider tip: Order the willow smash burger or the fried chicken sandwich. Known for its Whiskey BBQ Brisket Frites.
Rank 9Vegan On The Fly
Midtown4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced vegan restaurant in Midtown. Reviewers mention the vegetarian and vegan options and suggest it for a date.
Rank 10DAHON VEGAN
SoHo4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $A budget-friendly vegan restaurant in SoHo. Insider tip: Located inside Canal Street Market - a food hall with multiple vendors, so you can explore other options while waiting. Known for its Dahon Signature Roll.
Midtown
7 spots
Rank 1Vegan On The Fly
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Soma Salads
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 3Beyond Sushi
Indoor/Outdoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 4Beyond Sushi
Indoor/Outdoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 5Ambrosia Meals (Meal Prep Delivery + Catering)
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Social
- Upscale
Rank 6Avo
Indoor/Outdoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 7Just Salad
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Social
Upper East Side
6 spots
Rank 1Vegan Grill
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Himalaya Vegan & Organic Restaurant
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 3Just Salad
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Social
Rank 4Just Salad
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Social
Rank 5Oakberry Acai
Indoor/Outdoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 6goodsugar
Indoor/Outdoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Social
East Village
6 spots
Rank 1Spicy Moon East Village
Indoor/Outdoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Ladybird
Indoor/Outdoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 3Caravan Of Dreams
Indoor/Outdoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 4Vegan Grill
Indoor/Outdoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 5Overthrow Hospitality
Indoor/Outdoor5.0 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Social
- Intimate
Rank 6Agavi Organic Juice Bar
Indoor/Outdoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Chelsea
5 spots
Rank 1Anixi Mediterranean Vegan Restaurant
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Sentir Vegan Mexican Restaurant
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 3Urban Vegan Kitchen
Indoor/Outdoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 4Spicy Moon Chelsea
Indoor/Outdoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 5Just Salad
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Social
Lower East Side
4 spots
Rank 1Rebel Cheese Essex Market
Indoor/Outdoor5.0 out of 5 on Google- Artisan
- Trendy
- Plant Based
Rank 2Orchard Grocer
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 3Chomps Élysées
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Charming
- Artisan
- Market Stall
Rank 4Spicy Moon Bowery
Indoor/Outdoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
SoHo
3 spots
Rank 1Just Salad
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2DAHON VEGAN
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Social
Rank 3Jerrell's BETR BRGR
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Meatpacking District
2 spots
Rank 1Willow Vegan Bistro
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Chelsea Juice
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Kips Bay
2 spots
Rank 1Coletta Italian Vegan Restaurant
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Candle
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Social
East Harlem
2 spots
Rank 1Black-Eyed Peas NYC
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Uptown Veg
Indoor/Outdoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
NoMad
2 spots
Rank 1Planta Queen
Indoor/Outdoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Oakberry Acai Bowls & Smoothies | NoMad
Indoor/Outdoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Upper West Side
2 spots
Rank 1Le Botaniste
Indoor/Outdoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Kraves Vegan Foods
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5, 44 Google reviews- Cozy
- Social
Financial District
2 spots
Rank 1Just Salad
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Juice Generation
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Hudson Yards
1 spots
Rank 1Just Salad
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Social
Times Square
1 spots
Rank 1P.S. Kitchen
Indoor/Outdoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
- Elegant
Murray Hill
1 spots
Rank 1Franchia Vegan Café
Indoor/Outdoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
West Village
1 spots
Rank 1Jajaja Mexicana
Indoor/Outdoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Alphabet City
1 spots
Rank 1Avant Garden
Indoor/Outdoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Cozy
- Social
Flatiron
1 spots
Rank 1Just Salad
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Social
Koreatown
1 spots
Rank 1Le Botaniste Penn Plaza
Indoor/Outdoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Frequently asked questions
What are the best vegan restaurants in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top vegan restaurants on Moodap are Rebel Cheese Essex Market in Lower East Side (5.0 stars), Vegan Grill in Upper East Side (4.9 stars) and Just Salad in Hudson Yards (4.9 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most vegan restaurants?
Midtown has the most, with 11, followed by East Village (8) and Chelsea (6).
Where can I find affordable vegan restaurants in Manhattan?
3 of the 50 vegan restaurants listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are DAHON VEGAN in SoHo, Chomps Élysées in Lower East Side and goodsugar in Upper East Side.
How does Moodap rank vegan restaurants?
By star rating, weighted by how many reviews back it: a place with hundreds of strong reviews ranks above a perfect score from a handful. Places with few or no reviews come after well-reviewed ones. Not sure which fits your plans? Find Your Vibe™ picks one for your mood in about 25 seconds.