Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Nobody Told Me, Savelli and El Zason, 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 29 cheap dining experiences
Discover cheap restaurants in Downtown Brooklyn with plant based options. Budget-friendly plant based dining.
Downtown Brooklyn's Cheap Plant Based Destinations
Downtown Brooklyn is a vibrant hub for budget-friendly dining that doesn't compromise on flavor, especially for those seeking delicious plant-forward meals. This curated selection highlights the neighborhood's incredible culinary diversity, ranging from aromatic Indian spices at Curry Heights and zesty Mexican staples at Cubana Cafe to fresh Vietnamese flavors at Banhmigos. Whether you are looking for a quick Thai meal at Cafe Chili or a casual American bite at Poppy's Cafe, these accessible eateries prove that eating green in the heart of Brooklyn is both satisfying and affordable.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Plant Based Restaurants in Downtown Brooklyn | Cheap & Plant Based
- Nobody Told Me · rated 5/5: 20 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Savelli · rated 5/5: 14 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- El Zason · rated 5/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Clover Club · rated 5/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Betty Bakery · rated 5/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Next Stop Vegan · rated 4.8/5: 18 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Lillo Cucina Italiana · rated 4.8/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Hibino · rated 4.7/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Big Tiny · rated 4.7/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Lemongrass Grill · rated 4.6/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Boutros · rated 4.6/5: 39 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Cafe Chili · rated 4.6/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Karazishi Botan · rated 4.6/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Nabila's · rated 4.6/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Hook & Reel · rated 4.5/5: 23 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Bedouin Tent · rated 4.5/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Felice · rated 4.5/5: 13 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Dos Toros Taqueria · rated 4.4/5: 26 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- The Long Island Bar · rated 4.4/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Mint Heights · rated 4.4/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Awash Ethiopian Restaurant · rated 4.4/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Ethiopian.
- Mikado · rated 4.4/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Tripoli · rated 4.4/5: 24 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Joya · rated 4.3/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- N'ata Storia · rated 4.3/5: 30 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Moo Burger · rated 4.3/5: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Cubana Cafe · rated 4.2/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Amarachi · rated 4.1/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. African.
- The Custom House · rated 4.1/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Lee's Villa · rated 4/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
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.
