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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Lower East Side's Cheap Vegan Destinations
The Lower East Side is a vibrant destination for budget-conscious diners seeking a diverse array of plant-based flavors. This curated collection highlights the neighborhood's best affordable vegan options, ranging from comforting American fare at Nurse Bettie and Italian favorites at Uncle Sam's Pizza to authentic Japanese ramen at Ramen Ishida. You can explore a world of meat-free possibilities with Vietnamese staples from V-Nam Cafe, Chinese dishes at Fat Choy, and zesty Thai plates from Sticky Rice, all without breaking the bank.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Vegan Restaurants in Lower East Side | 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.
- Ivan Ramen · rated 4.7/5: 7 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- 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.
- Set L.E.S · rated 4.6/5: 11 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- La Contenta · rated 4.6/5: 39 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Ramen Ishida · rated 4.6/5: 15 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Divya’s Kitchen · rated 4.6/5: 7 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- V-Nam Cafe · rated 4.6/5: 7 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Vietnamese.
- Katz's Delicatessen · rated 4.5/5: 11 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Dirt Candy · rated 4.5/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Trapizzino · rated 4.5/5: 14 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Yopparai · rated 4.5/5: 22 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Yokoya · rated 4.5/5: 11 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Fat Choy · rated 4.5/5: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Dudleys · rated 4.4/5: 50 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Supper · rated 4.4/5: 6 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Two Boots · rated 4.4/5: 7 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Wildair · rated 4.4/5: 15 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Una Pizza Napoletana · rated 4.3/5: 6 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Barrio Chino · rated 4.3/5: 28 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- San Loco · rated 4.3/5: 6 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Rabbit House Omakase & Sake Bar · rated 4.3/5: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Horus · rated 4.2/5: 8 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Cibao Restaurant · rated 4.2/5: 11 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- Congee Village · rated 4.1/5: 8 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Casino · rated 4.1/5: 5 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.
