4 vegan restaurants in Lower East Side

Best Vegan Restaurants in Lower East Side (2026)

Top-rated vegan restaurants in Lower East Side, Manhattan. Ranked by ratings, reviews, and vibe.

Lower East Side is home to 4 rated vegan restaurants. Rebel Cheese Essex Market leads the list with a 5.0-star rating. Prices range from $$ to $$. Popular vibes include artisan, trendy, plant-based.

Rebel Cheese Essex Market

Plant-based cheese shop and eatery in Essex Market crafting artisan vegan cheeses, grilled cheese sandwiches, and cheese boards.

★ 5.00$$Indoor/Outdoor88 Essex St Stall 35, New York, NY 10002

artisantrendyplant-based

Chomps Élysées

Chomps-Élysées is a charming stall in NYC's historic Essex Market where Tiffany Iung serves a lot of soup and some not-soup. The spirit of Chomps is French, more than the flavor: the menu is whatever Tiff makes that day.

★ 4.945 reviewsIndoor/Outdoor88 Essex St Stall 51, New York, NY 10002

“Closed Saturday + Sunday. Stall 51, Essex Market. F J M Z to Delancey/Essex.”

Orchard Grocer

Orchard Grocer is a restaurant in Lower East Side described by visitors as deli sandwich and vegetarian vegan. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 4.7651 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor78 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002

“Try the Miles breakfast sandwich with JUST Egg and seitan bacon - a customer and staff favorite that impressively mimics traditional egg and bacon.”

Black Cat LES

★ 4.20Indoor/Outdoor172 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002

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What are the best vegan restaurants in Lower East Side?

Moodap ranks 4 vegan restaurants in Lower East Side, Manhattan based on ratings, reviews, and insider tips. Top picks include Rebel Cheese Essex Market (5.0★). Take the Mood Match quiz to find the perfect one for your vibe.

How many vegan restaurants are in Lower East Side?

There are 4 vegan restaurants currently listed in Lower East Side on Moodap, with new spots added regularly.

Are vegan restaurants in Lower East Side expensive?

Lower East Side vegan restaurants range from $$ to $$. Use Moodap to filter by budget.

What's the highest rated vegan in Lower East Side?

Rebel Cheese Essex Market is one of the highest rated vegan restaurants in Lower East Side, with a 5.0-star rating. See the full rankings above.

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