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Best Vegan Restaurants in New York for Summer 2026

FeaturedUpdated August 18, 2026

Best Vegan Restaurants in New York for Summer 2026 highlights 10 places in New York, including Spicy Moon East Village, Black-Eyed Peas NYC, and Hangawi. Find photos, tips, and booking options for your visit.

Best Vegan Restaurants in New York for Summer 2026
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10 stops to try

Spicy Moon East Village — best vegetarian restaurants in New York, Summer 2026

Spicy Moon East Village

Vegan328 E 6th StHours & contact
(646) 429-8471
Monday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM–10 PM

Listed venue details can change. Confirm holiday hours and entry details with the venue.

Spicy Moon East Village gives New York a vegan stop built around vegan dish, sichuan food, and mapo tofu, with a practical fit for vegan meals.

Spicy Moon East Village at 328 E 6th St works for vegan meals when you want vegan dish, sichuan food, and mapo tofu. Keep it in the mix for casual dinners or group meals, especially Friday dinner after 6pm.

Perfect for

vegan meals, casual dinners, group meals

Best on Friday dinner after 6pm

Black-Eyed Peas NYC — best vegan restaurants in New York, Summer 2026

Black-Eyed Peas NYC

Vegan1590 Park AveHours & contact
(929) 233-6783
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11 AM–7 PM
Thursday
11 AM–7 PM
Friday
11 AM–7 PM
Saturday
11 AM–7 PM
Sunday
11 AM–5 PM

Listed venue details can change. Confirm holiday hours and entry details with the venue.

Black-Eyed Peas NYC gives New York a vegan stop built around plant-based plates, plant based, and soul food, with a practical fit for vegan meals.

Black-Eyed Peas NYC at 1590 Park Ave works for vegan meals when you want plant-based plates, plant based, and soul food. Keep it in the mix for casual dinners or group meals, especially Friday dinner after 6pm.

Perfect for

vegan meals, casual dinners, group meals

Best on Friday dinner after 6pm

Hangawi — best vegetarian restaurants in New York, Summer 2026

Hangawi

Vegan12 E 32nd StHours & contact
(212) 213-0077
Monday
5–9:30 PM
Tuesday
5–9:30 PM
Wednesday
5–9:30 PM
Thursday
5–9:30 PM
Friday
5–9:30 PM
Saturday
1–9:30 PM
Sunday
1–9:30 PM

Listed venue details can change. Confirm holiday hours and entry details with the venue.

Hangawi gives New York a vegan stop built around plant-based plates, plant based, and bibimbap, with a practical fit for vegan meals.

Hangawi at 12 E 32nd St works for vegan meals when you want plant-based plates, plant based, and bibimbap. Keep it in the mix for casual dinners or group meals, especially Friday dinner after 6pm.

Perfect for

vegan meals, casual dinners, group meals

Best on Friday dinner after 6pm

Peacefood - Upper West Side — best vegan restaurants in New York, Summer 2026

Peacefood - Upper West Side

Vegan460 Amsterdam AveHours & contact
(212) 362-2266
Monday
11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Saturday
10 AM–10 PM
Sunday
10 AM–9:30 PM

Listed venue details can change. Confirm holiday hours and entry details with the venue.

Peacefood - Upper West Side gives New York a vegan stop built around plant-based plates, plant based, and casual dinners, with a practical fit for vegan meals.

Peacefood - Upper West Side at 460 Amsterdam Ave works for vegan meals when you want plant-based plates, plant based, and casual dinners. Keep it in the mix for casual dinners or group meals, especially Friday dinner after 6pm.

Perfect for

vegan meals, casual dinners, group meals

Best on Friday dinner after 6pm

Delice & Sarrasin — best vegan restaurants in New York, Summer 2026

Delice & Sarrasin

Vegan178 W Houston StHours & contact
(212) 243-7200
Monday
11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday
11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday
11 AM–10 PM
Thursday
11 AM–10 PM
Friday
11 AM–10 PM
Saturday
11 AM–10 PM
Sunday
11 AM–10 PM

Listed venue details can change. Confirm holiday hours and entry details with the venue.

Delice & Sarrasin offers French-inspired vegan cuisine, adding diversity to New York's plant-based options.

Delice & Sarrasin is a vegan restaurant specializing in French-inspired dishes, with a 4.5-star rating from over 1300 reviews. It is recognized in local coverage and Reddit discussions for its unique offerings and contribution to the vegan dining scene.

Perfect for

French-inspired vegan dining

Best on Thursday or Friday dinner service

Spring Cafe — best vegan restaurants in New York, Summer 2026

Spring Cafe

Vegan153d Centre StHours & contact
(212) 226-9669
Monday
10:30 AM–7:30 PM
Tuesday
10:30 AM–7:30 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM–7:30 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM–7:30 PM
Friday
10:30 AM–7:30 PM
Saturday
10:30 AM–7:30 PM
Sunday
10:30 AM–7:30 PM

Listed venue details can change. Confirm holiday hours and entry details with the venue.

Spring Cafe gives New York a vegan stop built around plant-based plates, plant based dish, and burgers, with a practical fit for vegan meals.

Spring Cafe at 153d Centre St works for vegan meals when you want plant-based plates, plant based dish, and burgers. Keep it in the mix for casual dinners or group meals, especially Friday dinner after 6pm.

Perfect for

vegan meals, casual dinners, group meals

Best on Friday dinner after 6pm

Vegan Ginger Root — best vegan restaurants in New York, Summer 2026

Vegan Ginger Root

Vegan1164 1st AveHours & contact
(646) 301-9817
Monday
11 AM–9:30 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11 AM–9:30 PM
Thursday
11 AM–9:30 PM
Friday
11 AM–9:30 PM
Saturday
11 AM–9:30 PM
Sunday
12–9:30 PM

Listed venue details can change. Confirm holiday hours and entry details with the venue.

Vegan Ginger Root gives New York a vegan stop built around plant-based plates, plant based, and bowl, with a practical fit for vegan meals.

Vegan Ginger Root at 1164 1st Ave works for vegan meals when you want plant-based plates, plant based, and bowl. Keep it in the mix for casual dinners or group meals, especially Friday dinner after 6pm.

Perfect for

vegan meals, casual dinners, group meals

Best on Friday dinner after 6pm

Urban Vegan Kitchen — best vegetarian restaurants in New York, Summer 2026

Urban Vegan Kitchen

Restaurant265 W 23rd StHours & contact
(646) 438-9939
Monday
11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday
11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday
11 AM–10 PM
Thursday
11 AM–10 PM
Friday
11 AM–11 PM
Saturday
10 AM–11 PM
Sunday
10 AM–10 PM

Listed venue details can change. Confirm holiday hours and entry details with the venue.

The mac and cheese here is comfort food at its finest.

Urban Vegan Kitchen delivers organic vegan comfort food in a cozy West Village setting. The smell of freshly made mac and cheese and crispy buffalo wings will greet you at the door. The intimate vibe makes it perfect for a relaxed evening with friends, and the cocktails are just as creative as the dishes.

Perfect for

Casual dinners, comfort food cravings, small groups

Pro tip. Call (646) 438-9939 for reservations.

Go evenings for a cozy dinner

Caravan Of Dreams — best vegan restaurants in New York, Summer 2026

Caravan Of Dreams

Vegan405 E 6th StHours & contact
(212) 254-1613
Monday
4–10:30 PM
Tuesday
4–10:30 PM
Wednesday
4–10:30 PM
Thursday
1–10:30 PM
Friday
1–11:30 PM
Saturday
11 AM–11:30 PM
Sunday
11 AM–10:30 PM

Listed venue details can change. Confirm holiday hours and entry details with the venue.

Caravan Of Dreams gives New York a vegan stop built around appetizer platter, vegan plant based dish, and tostadas, with a practical fit for vegan meals.

Caravan Of Dreams at 405 E 6th St works for vegan meals when you want appetizer platter, vegan plant based dish, and tostadas. Keep it in the mix for casual dinners or group meals, especially Friday dinner after 6pm.

Perfect for

vegan meals, casual dinners, group meals

Best on Friday dinner after 6pm

Orchard Grocer — best vegan restaurants in New York, Summer 2026

Orchard Grocer

Vegan78 Orchard StHours & contact
(646) 757-9910
Monday
9 AM–8 PM
Tuesday
9 AM–8 PM
Wednesday
9 AM–8 PM
Thursday
9 AM–8 PM
Friday
9 AM–8 PM
Saturday
9 AM–8 PM
Sunday
9 AM–8 PM

Listed venue details can change. Confirm holiday hours and entry details with the venue.

Orchard Grocer gives New York a vegan stop built around vegan bowl, vegan mac and cheese, and vegan wrap, with a practical fit for vegan meals.

Orchard Grocer at 78 Orchard St works for vegan meals when you want vegan bowl, vegan mac and cheese, and vegan wrap. Keep it in the mix for casual dinners or group meals, especially Friday dinner after 6pm.

Perfect for

vegan meals, casual dinners, group meals

Best on Friday dinner after 6pm