Vegan in New York City
Density solves the problem: vegan Chinese, Ethiopian, Caribbean, Indian, Israeli and diner food all exist within a few subway stops, and most restaurants can adapt a dish on request.
Plant-based friendliness
94
Dishes that are already plant-based
Halal-cart falafel
Ask for no white sauce.
Vegan slice
Plant-cheese pizza sold at mainstream pizzerias.
Bagel with tofu spread
Common at delis.
Market staples
BagelsChickpeasTofuOat milkBeans
Phrases to use
- No cheese, no butter
- The two default additions to watch.
Watch out for
- Butter on grilled bread
- Chicken stock in soups
- Honey in dressings
Questions people ask
Is it hard to eat vegan late at night in NYC?
No — 24-hour delis, falafel carts and vegan pizza make it one of the easiest cities for late meals.