Looking for vegan-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are The Pony Bar, Horn's Hook Tavern and Caroline's Donuts, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry vegan-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 33 cheap dining experiences
Discover cheap restaurants in Upper East Side with vegan options. Budget-friendly vegan dining.
Upper East Side's Cheap Vegan Destinations
Discover the vibrant world of affordable plant-based dining nestled within the elegant streets of the Upper East Side. This curated selection offers everything from hearty American comfort food and traditional Italian slices to fresh Thai, Japanese, French, and Vietnamese flavors. Whether you are stopping by Sashimi Express II for a light lunch or sharing a pie from Two Boots Pizza, these local favorites provide a wealth of vegan-friendly experiences that are as easy on the wallet as they are delicious.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Vegan Restaurants in Upper East Side | Cheap & Vegan
- The Pony Bar · rated 5/5: 18 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Horn's Hook Tavern · rated 5/5: 10 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Caroline's Donuts · rated 5/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Up Thai · rated 4.7/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Thai Hot Box · rated 4.7/5: 15 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- L'Osteria · rated 4.7/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- parma Nuova · rated 4.7/5: 9 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Tinos · rated 4.7/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Greek.
- The Simone · rated 4.7/5: 6 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Joju · rated 4.7/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Vietnamese.
- Le Botaniste · rated 4.6/5: 6 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Two Boots Pizza · rated 4.6/5: 8 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Don Filippo · rated 4.5/5: 26 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Bohemian Spirit Restaurant · rated 4.5/5: 37 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Czech.
- Jacques Brasserie · rated 4.5/5: 9 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Sushi Noz · rated 4.5/5: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- The Wright · rated 4.5/5: 47 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- York Ave Pizza · rated 4.5/5: 18 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Catch n' Chop · rated 4.5/5: 24 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Donguri · rated 4.5/5: 11 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Naruto Ramen · rated 4.4/5: 22 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Famous Famiglia Pizzeria · rated 4.4/5: 10 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Italian Village Pizzeria & Restaurant · rated 4.4/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- International Wings Factory · rated 4.4/5: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Tandoor Oven · rated 4.4/5: 8 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Delizia · rated 4.4/5: 9 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Bottega · rated 4.4/5: 7 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Lashevet · rated 4.4/5: 48 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Barbaresco · rated 4.4/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- The Mansion Restaurant · rated 4.3/5: 44 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.
