Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Anable Basin Sailing, Murasaki and Manducatis, 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 Long Island City with plant based options. Budget-friendly plant based dining.
Long Island City's Cheap Plant Based Destinations
Long Island City offers a vibrant array of budget-friendly plant-based options that prove you do not have to spend a fortune to enjoy a delicious meat-free meal. From the comforting American classics at Court Square Diner and 51st Bakery & Cafe to the bold international flavors of Sobremesa Cocina Mexicana and Cyclo, this neighborhood caters to every craving. You can grab a quick bite of Chinese specialties at AJA Dumplings and Noodlecraft or pair your meal with a local craft beer at Rockaway Brewing Company and Big Alice Brewing. Whether you are looking for a casual sit-down dinner or a quick cafe stop, these accessible spots make plant-based dining in LIC both easy and exciting.
23 restaurants in Best Cheap Plant Based Restaurants in Long Island City | Cheap & Plant Based
- Anable Basin Sailing · rated 4.6/5: 13 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Murasaki · rated 4.6/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Manducatis · rated 4.6/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Red Sorghum 夜宴 · rated 4.5/5: 13 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Court Square Diner · rated 4.4/5: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Centro Pizza Bar & Italian Kitchen · rated 4.4/5: 17 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Madera Cuban Grill · rated 4.3/5: 15 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- Blend on the Water · rated 4.2/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Latin American.
- Sweetleaf · rated 4/5: 24 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Rockaway Brewing Company · rated 4/5: 17 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Cyclo · rated 4/5: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Vietnamese.
- Big Alice Brewing · rated 4/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Noodlecraft · rated 4/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Sobremesa Cocina Mexicana · rated 4/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- 51st Bakery & Cafe · rated 4/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Little Chef Little Café · rated 4/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Riverview · rated 3.9/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Hana Makgeoli · rated 3/5: 17 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- AJA Dumplings · rated 4.9/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Lupo Rosso Pizzeria · rated 4.5/5: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- American Brass · rated 4.4/5: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Levante · rated 4.3/5: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Milk and Roses · rated 4.2/5: 1 plant-based-friendly dish 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.
