Looking for vegan-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Joe's Pizza, Dough Doughnuts and White Oak Tavern, 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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Union Square's Cheap Vegan Destinations
Union Square offers an incredible array of budget-friendly vegan options that cater to every craving without stretching your wallet. This curated selection spans a global palette, featuring everything from savory Italian classics and traditional British pub bites to aromatic Thai, Vietnamese, and Chinese dishes. Whether you are in the mood for a quick American snack or flavorful Mexican street tacos, these accessible eateries ensure that plant-based dining in the heart of the city is both diverse and affordable.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Vegan Restaurants in Union Square | Cheap & Vegan
- Joe's Pizza · rated 5/5: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Dough Doughnuts · rated 5/5: 16 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- White Oak Tavern · rated 5/5: 11 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Wren · rated 5/5: 11 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Long Island Dumplings · rated 5/5: 11 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Schmackary's · rated 5/5: 9 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Malii Gramercy · rated 5/5: 6 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- 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.
- Popup Bagels · rated 5/5: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- 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.
- Diner 24 · rated 4.8/5: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Çka ka Qellue · rated 4.8/5: 6 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Los Tacos No.1 · rated 4.8/5: 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.
- Soothr · rated 4.7/5: 16 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Yum Cha · rated 4.7/5: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Oceans · rated 4.7/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- All'Antico Vinaio · rated 4.7/5: 6 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Olympia Pita · rated 4.7/5: 8 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Veselka · rated 4.6/5: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Ukrainian.
- Gramercy Tavern · rated 4.6/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Pommes Frites · rated 4.6/5: 25 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Planta · rated 4.6/5: 68 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Boqueria Spanish Tapas · rated 4.6/5: 25 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
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.
