Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Bibi Wine Bar, Orchard Grocer and Nurse Bettie, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry plant-based-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 179 affordable dining experiences
Discover affordable restaurants in East Village with plant based options. Budget-friendly plant based dining.
East Village's Affordable Plant Based Destinations
The East Village is a premier destination for budget-friendly plant-based dining, offering an eclectic mix of global flavors that cater to every craving. This curated collection showcases the neighborhood's vibrant culinary scene, featuring everything from the Mediterranean charm of Bibi Wine Bar and the bold Mexican spices at Maya Mezcal to the comforting American staples at Orchard Grocer. Whether you are looking for a casual bite or a unique international experience, these accessible eateries prove that sustainable, meat-free eating is both delicious and affordable in the heart of downtown.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Plant Based Restaurants in East Village | Affordable & Plant Based
- Bibi Wine Bar · rated 5/5: 31 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Orchard Grocer · rated 5/5: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Nurse Bettie · rated 5/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Schmackary's · rated 5/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bar Jamón · rated 5/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- The Winslow · rated 5/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. British.
- Naks · rated 5/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Filipino.
- Noona's · rated 5/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- Saperavi · rated 4.9/5: 40 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Fortuna · rated 4.9/5: 23 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Los Tacos NYC · rated 4.9/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Naks · rated 4.8/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Filipino.
- Sushi Dairo · rated 4.8/5: 15 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Ivan Ramen · rated 4.7/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Soothr · rated 4.7/5: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Kalye · rated 4.7/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Filipino.
- Batsu · rated 4.7/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- The Cabin · rated 4.7/5: 43 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Veselka · rated 4.6/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Ukrainian.
- Set L.E.S · rated 4.6/5: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Tabetomo · rated 4.6/5: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- La Contenta · rated 4.6/5: 17 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Salma · rated 4.6/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Ramen Ishida · rated 4.6/5: 13 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Momofuku Ko · rated 4.6/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- noreetuh · rated 4.6/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Hawaiian.
- Divya’s Kitchen · rated 4.6/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Sathi · rated 4.6/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- V-Nam Cafe · rated 4.6/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Vietnamese.
- Smør · rated 4.6/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Scandinavian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
