Looking for vegan-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Bibi Wine Bar, Orchard Grocer and Nurse Bettie, 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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East Village's Cheap Vegan Destinations
The East Village is a premier destination for plant-based diners seeking vibrant flavors that won't break the bank. This curated selection highlights the neighborhood's diverse culinary landscape, offering everything from comforting British fare at The Winslow and savory Vietnamese bowls at V-Nam Cafe to authentic Korean dishes from Noona's. Whether you are in the mood for Italian classics at Gnocco, zesty Mexican plates from Los Tacos NYC, or a quick American bite at S'MAC, these affordable gems provide endless plant-based options for a satisfying meal.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Vegan Restaurants in East Village | Cheap & Vegan
- Bibi Wine Bar · rated 5/5: 32 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Orchard Grocer · rated 5/5: 16 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Nurse Bettie · rated 5/5: 11 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Schmackary's · rated 5/5: 9 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Noona's · rated 5/5: 6 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- Bar Jamón · rated 5/5: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- The Winslow · rated 5/5: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. British.
- Naks · rated 5/5: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Filipino.
- Saperavi · rated 4.9/5: 44 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Fortuna · rated 4.9/5: 23 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Los Tacos NYC · rated 4.9/5: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Naks · rated 4.8/5: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Filipino.
- Sushi Dairo · rated 4.8/5: 15 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Ivan Ramen · rated 4.7/5: 7 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Soothr · rated 4.7/5: 16 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Kalye · rated 4.7/5: 6 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Filipino.
- Batsu · rated 4.7/5: 6 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- The Cabin · rated 4.7/5: 47 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Veselka · rated 4.6/5: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Ukrainian.
- Set L.E.S · rated 4.6/5: 11 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Tabetomo · rated 4.6/5: 12 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- La Contenta · rated 4.6/5: 39 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Salma · rated 4.6/5: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Ramen Ishida · rated 4.6/5: 15 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Momofuku Ko · rated 4.6/5: 9 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- noreetuh · rated 4.6/5: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Hawaiian.
- Divya’s Kitchen · rated 4.6/5: 7 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Sathi · rated 4.6/5: 8 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- V-Nam Cafe · rated 4.6/5: 7 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Vietnamese.
- Smør · rated 4.6/5: 8 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Scandinavian.
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.
