Best vegan restaurants in NYC - my top 5 after living here 3 years
Priya M.3/15/2026140 views
I've eaten at probably 50+ vegan restaurants in NYC over the past 3 years, and here are my absolute favorites:
1. **Superiority Burger** - The veggie burger that started it all. Simple, affordable, perfect. The sides are incredible too.
2. **Dirt Candy** - Fine dining with vegetables as the star. The broccoli dogs are legendary. Splurge-worthy for special occasions.
3. **Jajaja Plantas Mexicana** - Best vegan Mexican food I've ever had. The jackfruit tacos are unreal.
4. **Avant Garden** - Intimate, creative, beautiful. The mushroom dishes here changed my life.
5. **Seasoned Vegan** - Harlem gem. Soul food done plant-based. The mac and cheese rivals any dairy version.
Honorable mentions: Buddha Bodai (dim sum), Blossom, and ABCV.
What are YOUR top picks? I'm always looking for new spots!