Looking for vegan-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are The Pony Bar, Horn's Hook Tavern and Caroline's Donuts, 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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Upper East Side's Affordable Vegan Destinations
The Upper East Side offers a surprisingly diverse array of plant-based dining options that prove eating vegan doesn't have to break the bank. From the comforting flavors of American pub fare at The Pony Bar and Horn's Hook Tavern to the vibrant spices of LENOXTHAI and Up Thai, this collection showcases how global cuisines embrace meat-free ingredients. Whether you are craving a slice from Donna Margherita, fresh Japanese rolls from Sashimi Express II, or a quick Vietnamese bite at Joju, these neighborhood favorites provide delicious and accessible meals for every palate.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Vegan Restaurants in Upper East Side | Affordable & Vegan
- The Pony Bar · rated 5/5: 18 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Horn's Hook Tavern · rated 5/5: 10 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Caroline's Donuts · rated 5/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Up Thai · rated 4.7/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Thai Hot Box · rated 4.7/5: 15 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- L'Osteria · rated 4.7/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- parma Nuova · rated 4.7/5: 9 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Tinos · rated 4.7/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Greek.
- The Simone · rated 4.7/5: 6 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Joju · rated 4.7/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Vietnamese.
- Le Botaniste · rated 4.6/5: 6 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Two Boots Pizza · rated 4.6/5: 8 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Don Filippo · rated 4.5/5: 26 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Bohemian Spirit Restaurant · rated 4.5/5: 37 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Czech.
- Jacques Brasserie · rated 4.5/5: 9 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Sushi Noz · rated 4.5/5: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- The Wright · rated 4.5/5: 47 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- York Ave Pizza · rated 4.5/5: 18 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Catch n' Chop · rated 4.5/5: 24 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Donguri · rated 4.5/5: 11 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Naruto Ramen · rated 4.4/5: 22 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Famous Famiglia Pizzeria · rated 4.4/5: 10 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Italian Village Pizzeria & Restaurant · rated 4.4/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- International Wings Factory · rated 4.4/5: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Tandoor Oven · rated 4.4/5: 8 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Delizia · rated 4.4/5: 9 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Bottega · rated 4.4/5: 7 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Lashevet · rated 4.4/5: 48 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Barbaresco · rated 4.4/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- The Mansion Restaurant · rated 4.3/5: 44 vegan-friendly dishes 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.
