Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Frenchy Cafe, Chu Ros Thai and Café d'Anvers, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry plant-based-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Discover upscale restaurants in East Harlem with plant based options. Budget-friendly plant based dining.
East Harlem's Upscale Plant Based Destinations
Experience the sophisticated side of East Harlem with our curated collection of upscale plant-based restaurants. These dining destinations offer a refined take on American cuisine, featuring everything from the artisanal sweets at Mojo Desserts to elegant, vegetable-forward entrees. Whether you are a lifelong vegan or simply seeking a premium meat-free meal, this neighborhood provides a vibrant setting for a high-end culinary adventure.
17 restaurants in Best Upscale Plant Based Restaurants in East Harlem | Upscale & Plant Based
- Frenchy Cafe · rated 5/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Chu Ros Thai · rated 5/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Café d'Anvers · rated 4.9/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Casa Maya · rated 4.9/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Chu Ros Thai · rated 4.8/5: 38 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- AB Fish Market · rated 4.4/5: 18 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Quechua Nostra · rated 4.2/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Peruvian.
- Ollin · rated 4.2/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Dear Mama Coffee · rated 4/5: 28 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sam's Famous Pizza · rated 4/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Mojo Desserts · rated 4/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- La Isla Restaurant · rated 3.8/5: 16 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- Burritos y Mas · rated 5/5: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. Mexican.
- Effy's Kitchen · rated 4.4/5: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. Mediterranean.
- The Lexington Social · rated 4.3/5: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- La Fonda · rated 4/5: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Wimpy's Hamburger Place · rated 4/5: 4 plant-based-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.












