Looking for vegetarian-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Joe's Pizza, Dough Doughnuts and White Oak Tavern, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry vegetarian-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Union Square's Affordable Vegetarian Destinations
Discover a world of meat-free flavors in the heart of Union Square, where budget-friendly dining meets culinary diversity. This curated selection features everything from classic Italian slices at Joe's Pizza and hearty American fare at The Wren to vibrant Spanish tapas at Bar Jamón and authentic Chinese dumplings. Whether you are in the mood for British pub classics, Mexican heat, or a tour of Asian cuisines including Thai and Filipino, these accessible eateries ensure you can enjoy a satisfying vegetarian meal without overspending.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Vegetarian Restaurants in Union Square | Affordable & Vegetarian
- Joe's Pizza · rated 5/5: 25 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Dough Doughnuts · rated 5/5: 37 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- White Oak Tavern · rated 5/5: 22 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Noona's · rated 5/5: 19 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- Schmackary's · rated 5/5: 19 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Wren · rated 5/5: 18 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- LA LA Bakeshop · rated 5/5: 18 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Vietnamese.
- Malii Gramercy · rated 5/5: 16 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Long Island Dumplings · rated 5/5: 13 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Bar Jamón · rated 5/5: 9 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- The Winslow · rated 5/5: 7 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. British.
- Naks · rated 5/5: 7 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Filipino.
- Popup Bagels · rated 5/5: 7 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Maya Mezcal · rated 5/5: 5 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Saperavi · rated 4.9/5: 63 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Fortuna · rated 4.9/5: 29 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Los Tacos NYC · rated 4.9/5: 5 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Diner 24 · rated 4.8/5: 5 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Çka ka Qellue · rated 4.8/5: 22 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Los Tacos No.1 · rated 4.8/5: 5 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Naks · rated 4.8/5: 9 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Filipino.
- Sushi Dairo · rated 4.8/5: 15 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Malt & Mold · rated 4.8/5: 4 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Olio e Più · rated 4.7/5: 6 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Soothr · rated 4.7/5: 22 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Barbounia · rated 4.7/5: 15 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- LOULOU · rated 4.7/5: 13 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Tara Rose · rated 4.7/5: 8 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Yum Cha · rated 4.7/5: 5 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Oceans · rated 4.7/5: 3 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
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.
