Looking for vegan-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Billy's Bakery, Rudraks and The Shell, 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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Upper West Side's Cheap Vegan Destinations
Exploring the Upper West Side’s vibrant food scene is more accessible than ever with this curated selection of affordable vegan-friendly destinations. From the savory Indian specialties at Rudraks and Mediterranean delights at Mila Cafe to the comforting Japanese fare at Raku It’s Japanese II, there is a diverse range of plant-based options to satisfy any craving. Whether you are looking for a quick meal at Shah's Halal Food or a flavorful stop at Nina's Great Burrito Bar, these neighborhood gems offer incredible value without compromising on taste.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Vegan Restaurants in Upper West Side | Cheap & Vegan
- Billy's Bakery · rated 5/5: 12 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Rudraks · rated 4.9/5: 16 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- The Shell · rated 4.8/5: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Poulet Sans Tête · rated 4.8/5: 34 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- The Consulate · rated 4.7/5: 9 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Shah's Halal Food · rated 4.7/5: 17 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Noi Due · rated 4.6/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar · rated 4.5/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Crave Fishbar · rated 4.5/5: 78 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Bellini · rated 4.5/5: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Gari Columbus · rated 4.5/5: 7 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Cafe Luxembourg · rated 4.4/5: 20 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Barney Greengrass · rated 4.4/5: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Gennaro · rated 4.4/5: 11 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Bondi Sushi · rated 4.4/5: 10 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Jacob's Pickles · rated 4.3/5: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Arte Cafe · rated 4.3/5: 59 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Han Dynasty · rated 4.3/5: 11 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Miriam · rated 4.3/5: 20 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Viand · rated 4.3/5: 29 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Caffe Storico · rated 4.3/5: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- West Side Wok & Konata Sushi · rated 4.3/5: 9 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Pappardella · rated 4.2/5: 83 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Shah's Halal Food · rated 4/5: 18 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Moka & Co · rated 4/5: 16 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- The Throwback · rated 4/5: 12 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Levain Bakery · rated 4/5: 11 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Alice's Tea Cup Chapter i · rated 4/5: 8 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Fillup Coffee · rated 4/5: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Wolfe · 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.
