Looking for vegan-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Macario, Nili and Travel Bar, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry vegan-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Gowanus's Affordable Vegan Destinations
Discover the vibrant plant-based scene in Gowanus, where budget-friendly dining meets exceptional flavor across a variety of global cuisines. This curated selection features everything from comforting Italian pastas at Macario and hearty American fare at Brooklyn Social to the aromatic Middle Eastern spices of Nili. Whether you are craving authentic Thai dishes from Boran, fresh Japanese rolls at Maple Domo Sushi, or a classic French experience at Olivier Bistro, these neighborhood gems prove that vegan eating can be both accessible and incredibly diverse.
27 restaurants in Best Affordable Vegan Restaurants in Gowanus | Affordable & Vegan
- Macario · rated 5/5: 8 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Nili · rated 5/5: 17 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Travel Bar · rated 5/5: 15 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Brooklyn Social · rated 5/5: 11 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Queue Beer · rated 5/5: 6 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Table 87 Coal Oven Pizza · rated 4.6/5: 14 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Boran · rated 4.5/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Maple Domo Sushi · rated 4.4/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Giardini Pizza · rated 4.3/5: 8 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Lucali · rated 4.2/5: 6 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Olivier Bistro · rated 4.2/5: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Commonwealth · rated 4/5: 18 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Other Half Brewery · rated 4/5: 15 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Cremini's · rated 4/5: 9 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Shelsky's Brooklyn Bagels · rated 4/5: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- South Slope Ramen · rated 3.9/5: 8 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Mezcal · rated 3.9/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Halyards · rated 3/5: 22 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin Robbins · rated 2/5: 9 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Daily Dose Juice Bar & Café: 14 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Atelier Ariana: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- 6 Restaurant: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Luo's Burgers · rated 4.8/5: 2 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- El Continental · rated 4.1/5: 1 vegan-friendly dish on the menu. Spanish.
- Black Mountain · rated 4/5: 2 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Chip City · rated 4/5: 1 vegan-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Macario: 2 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
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.
