Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Macario, Nili and Travel Bar, 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 8 cheap dining experiences
Discover cheap restaurants in Gowanus with plant based options. Budget-friendly plant based dining.
Gowanus's Cheap Plant Based Destinations
Explore the vibrant and budget-friendly plant-based scene in Gowanus, where industrial charm meets a diverse array of accessible, meat-free culinary delights. This curated selection features everything from classic American pub fare at Brooklyn Social and Queue Beer to international flavors like Middle Eastern specialties at Nili and fresh Japanese rolls at Maple Domo Sushi. Whether you are craving a hearty Italian slice from Giardini Pizza, a festive Mexican meal at Mezcal, or even a plant-forward take on steakhouse favorites at Black Mountain, these local gems offer satisfying and affordable experiences for every palate.
26 restaurants in Best Cheap Plant Based Restaurants in Gowanus | Cheap & Plant Based
- Macario · rated 5/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Nili · rated 5/5: 16 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Travel Bar · rated 5/5: 14 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Brooklyn Social · rated 5/5: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Queue Beer · rated 5/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Table 87 Coal Oven Pizza · rated 4.6/5: 13 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Boran · rated 4.5/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Maple Domo Sushi · rated 4.4/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Giardini Pizza · rated 4.3/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Lucali · rated 4.2/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Olivier Bistro · rated 4.2/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Commonwealth · rated 4/5: 18 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Other Half Brewery · rated 4/5: 14 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Cremini's · rated 4/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Shelsky's Brooklyn Bagels · rated 4/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- South Slope Ramen · rated 3.9/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Mezcal · rated 3.9/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Halyards · rated 3/5: 21 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin Robbins · rated 2/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Daily Dose Juice Bar & Café: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- 6 Restaurant: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Atelier Ariana: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Luo's Burgers · rated 4.8/5: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- El Continental · rated 4.1/5: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. Spanish.
- Black Mountain · rated 4/5: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Macario: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
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.
