Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Anable Basin Sailing, Murasaki and Manducatis, 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 14 affordable dining experiences
Discover affordable restaurants in Long Island City with plant based options. Budget-friendly plant based dining.
Long Island City's Affordable Plant Based Destinations
Long Island City is a premier destination for diners seeking affordable, plant-based meals that span a diverse range of global cuisines. This collection highlights the neighborhood’s culinary versatility, featuring everything from savory Chinese dishes at AJA Dumplings and Noodlecraft to classic American comfort food at Milk and Roses and Court Square Diner. You can also explore Mediterranean flavors at Levante, Italian favorites at Lupo Rosso Pizzeria, and Spanish-inspired plates at Madera Cuban Grill, all while keeping your budget in check
23 restaurants in Best Affordable Plant Based Restaurants in Long Island City | Affordable & Plant Based
- Anable Basin Sailing · rated 4.6/5: 13 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Murasaki · rated 4.6/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Manducatis · rated 4.6/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Red Sorghum 夜宴 · rated 4.5/5: 13 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Court Square Diner · rated 4.4/5: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Centro Pizza Bar & Italian Kitchen · rated 4.4/5: 17 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Madera Cuban Grill · rated 4.3/5: 15 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- Blend on the Water · rated 4.2/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Latin American.
- Sweetleaf · rated 4/5: 24 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Rockaway Brewing Company · rated 4/5: 17 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Cyclo · rated 4/5: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Vietnamese.
- Big Alice Brewing · rated 4/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Noodlecraft · rated 4/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Sobremesa Cocina Mexicana · rated 4/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- 51st Bakery & Cafe · rated 4/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Little Chef Little Café · rated 4/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Riverview · rated 3.9/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Hana Makgeoli · rated 3/5: 17 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- AJA Dumplings · rated 4.9/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Lupo Rosso Pizzeria · rated 4.5/5: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- American Brass · rated 4.4/5: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Levante · rated 4.3/5: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Milk and Roses · rated 4.2/5: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. American.
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.
