Looking for vegan-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 vegan-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Discover cheap restaurants in East Harlem with vegan options. Budget-friendly vegan dining.
East Harlem's Cheap Vegan Destinations
East Harlem offers a vibrant array of budget-friendly plant-based meals that prove you do not have to spend a fortune to eat well uptown. From the zesty Mexican flavors at Ollin and Burritos y Mas to the comforting Italian slices at Sam's Famous Pizza, this neighborhood caters to every vegan craving with ease. You can enjoy everything from fresh Thai dishes at Chu Ros Thai and plant-forward seafood at AB Fish Market to the casual American cafe vibes of Dear Mama Coffee. These affordable gems showcase the diverse culinary spirit of the community, making it simple to find a delicious and accessible meal.
17 restaurants in Best Cheap Vegan Restaurants in East Harlem | Cheap & Vegan
- Frenchy Cafe · rated 5/5: 15 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Chu Ros Thai · rated 5/5: 6 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Café d'Anvers · rated 4.9/5: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Casa Maya · rated 4.9/5: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Chu Ros Thai · rated 4.8/5: 50 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- AB Fish Market · rated 4.4/5: 23 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Quechua Nostra · rated 4.2/5: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Peruvian.
- Ollin · rated 4.2/5: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Dear Mama Coffee · rated 4/5: 31 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sam's Famous Pizza · rated 4/5: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Mojo Desserts · rated 4/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- La Isla Restaurant · rated 3.8/5: 18 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- Burritos y Mas · rated 5/5: 1 vegan-friendly dish on the menu. Mexican.
- Effy's Kitchen · rated 4.4/5: 1 vegan-friendly dish on the menu. Mediterranean.
- The Lexington Social · rated 4.3/5: 2 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- La Fonda · rated 4/5: 2 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Wimpy's Hamburger Place · rated 4/5: 4 vegan-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.
