Looking for vegan-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Billy's Bakery, Rudraks and The Shell, 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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Discover affordable restaurants in Upper West Side with vegan options. Budget-friendly vegan dining.
Upper West Side's Affordable Vegan Destinations
Discover a wealth of budget-friendly plant-based dining options tucked away in the charming streets of the Upper West Side. This collection showcases a global palette of flavors, ranging from savory Indian and Thai specialties to refined French bistro fare and hearty American classics. From quick Middle Eastern staples to fresh Mediterranean and Japanese dishes, these accessible eateries offer a vibrant taste of the neighborhood without the premium price tag.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Vegan Restaurants in Upper West Side | Affordable & Vegan
- Billy's Bakery · rated 5/5: 12 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Rudraks · rated 4.9/5: 16 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- The Shell · rated 4.8/5: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Poulet Sans Tête · rated 4.8/5: 34 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- The Consulate · rated 4.7/5: 9 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Shah's Halal Food · rated 4.7/5: 17 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Noi Due · rated 4.6/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar · rated 4.5/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Crave Fishbar · rated 4.5/5: 78 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Bellini · rated 4.5/5: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Gari Columbus · rated 4.5/5: 7 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Cafe Luxembourg · rated 4.4/5: 20 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Barney Greengrass · rated 4.4/5: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Gennaro · rated 4.4/5: 11 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Bondi Sushi · rated 4.4/5: 10 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Jacob's Pickles · rated 4.3/5: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Arte Cafe · rated 4.3/5: 59 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Han Dynasty · rated 4.3/5: 11 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Miriam · rated 4.3/5: 20 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Viand · rated 4.3/5: 29 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Caffe Storico · rated 4.3/5: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- West Side Wok & Konata Sushi · rated 4.3/5: 9 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Pappardella · rated 4.2/5: 83 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Shah's Halal Food · rated 4/5: 18 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Moka & Co · rated 4/5: 16 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- The Throwback · rated 4/5: 12 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Levain Bakery · rated 4/5: 11 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Alice's Tea Cup Chapter i · rated 4/5: 8 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Fillup Coffee · rated 4/5: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Wolfe · rated 4/5: 4 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.
