Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Frenchy Cafe, Chu Ros Thai and Café d'Anvers, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry plant-based-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Discover cheap restaurants in East Harlem with plant based options. Budget-friendly plant based dining.
East Harlem's Cheap Plant Based Destinations
Discover the vibrant and budget-friendly flavors of East Harlem through this curated selection of plant-based dining destinations. From the authentic Thai spices at Chu Ros Thai and the hearty Mexican staples at Burritos y Mas and Ollin to the comforting Italian slices at Sam's Famous Pizza, there is a wealth of affordable meat-free options to explore. Whether you are craving a fresh bite from AB Fish Market or a relaxed American cafe experience at Dear Mama Coffee, these neighborhood favorites prove that eating green in El Barrio is both delicious and accessible.
17 restaurants in Best Cheap Plant Based Restaurants in East Harlem | Cheap & Plant Based
- Frenchy Cafe · rated 5/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Chu Ros Thai · rated 5/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Café d'Anvers · rated 4.9/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Casa Maya · rated 4.9/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Chu Ros Thai · rated 4.8/5: 38 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- AB Fish Market · rated 4.4/5: 18 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Quechua Nostra · rated 4.2/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Peruvian.
- Ollin · rated 4.2/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Dear Mama Coffee · rated 4/5: 28 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sam's Famous Pizza · rated 4/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Mojo Desserts · rated 4/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- La Isla Restaurant · rated 3.8/5: 16 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- Burritos y Mas · rated 5/5: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. Mexican.
- Effy's Kitchen · rated 4.4/5: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. Mediterranean.
- The Lexington Social · rated 4.3/5: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- La Fonda · rated 4/5: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Wimpy's Hamburger Place · rated 4/5: 4 plant-based-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.
