Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Manhattan
We list 46 places in Manhattan where vegans can eat: 46 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Pizza, Ice cream, and Mexican.
Listed by vegan level (100% vegan first). Within a level: places where we know what to order vegan first, then by rating and number of vegan dishes; chains come after independent places, one entry per chain.
HuHot Mongolian Grill
Vegan optionsFast food · Mongolian grill100 Manhattan Town Center
Vegan: Tofu, White Rice, Pad Thai Noodles · Build a stir fry with a listed vegan protein, base, vegetables and vegan sauce; tell staff about your dietary preference and ask them to clean a grill area and use dedicated spatulas. Availability and ingredients can vary by location.
IHOP
Vegan optionsRestaurant · Breakfast, Pancakes101 Goodfood Place, Manhattan
Vegan: Avocado Toast, Hash Browns, Crispy Breakfast Potatoes
Jimmy John's
Vegan optionsFast food · SandwichesChain · 2 locations here
Vegan: Vegetable sandwich; order without cheese and mayonnaise., French Bread, Avocado Spread
Olive Garden
Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian715 Tuttle Creek Boulevard, Manhattan
Vegan: Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce, Minestrone Soup, Breadstick with Garlic Topping
Qdoba
Vegan optionsFast food · MexicanChain · 2 locations here
Vegan: Fajita Veggie/Vegan Bowl, Plant-Based Impossible™, Black Beans · Build a vegan burrito, bowl, taco or salad using the items marked vegan in the dietary guide; skip cheese, queso, sour cream and other non-vegan toppings. Plant-Based Impossible™ is available only at select locations.
Taco Bell
Vegan optionsFast food · Tex-MexChain · 2 locations here
Vegan: Bean Burrito, Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito, Spicy Potato Soft Taco · Ask for listed customizations; Fresco Style removes dairy toppings and adds pico de gallo.
Dunkin'
Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Doughnuts409 McCall Road, Manhattan
Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin
Baskin-Robbins
Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream320 North 3rd Street, Manhattan
Vegan: Real Fruit Smoothies, Iced Cold Brew, Lemon Sorbet · Ask which non-dairy flavors are available at the local shop; flavors vary by location. The chain notes that all menu items are prepared in the same area, so cross-contact is possible.
Burger King
Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers401 McCall Road, Manhattan
Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns
Just Salad
Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant · SaladsVegan: Tokyo Supergreens, Tofu, Earth Bowl, Vegan Chipotle
Chili's
Vegan optionsRestaurant · Tex-MexVegan: Chipotle Fresh Mex Bowl, Fajitas, Oldtimer Burger
Panda Express
Vegan optionsFast food · ChineseChain · 2 locations here
Vegan: Eggplant Tofu, Chow Mein, Super Greens
Panera Bread
Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery315 Southwind Place, Manhattan
Vegan: Steel Cut Oatmeal with Strawberries & Pecans, Classic Avo Toast, Mediterranean Veggie
Smoothie King
Vegan optionsFast food · Juices1228 Westloop Place, Manhattan
Vegan: Vegan Mango Kale, Vegan Mixed Berry, Vegan Dark Chocolate Banana
Subway
Vegan optionsFast food · SandwichesChain · 4 locations here
Vegan: Veggie Patty, Artisan Italian (White), Oil · Build a Veggie Delite sandwich or salad with vegan-friendly vegetables and condiments; choose an approved bread. Veggie Patty availability varies by location.
Toppers Pizza
Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza1321 Anderson Ave, Manhattan
Vegan: VEGAN Toppers Classic, VEGAN Tomato Pie, VEGAN White Potato
Chipotle
Vegan optionsFast food · MexicanChain · 2 locations here
Vegan: Sofritas, Black Beans, Pinto Beans · Build your own burrito, bowl, salad, tacos or kid’s meal with vegan components; the official site suggests Sofritas, black or pinto beans, brown rice and vegetables/salsa.
Dairy Queen
Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Ice cream, BurgersChain · 2 locations here
Vegan: Non-Dairy Dilly® Bar, Misty® Slush, Pretzel Sticks
Insomnia Cookies
Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Cookies1319 Anderson Avenue, Manhattan
Vegan: Vegan Gluten Free Chocolate Chip, Vegan Birthday Cake, Vegan Chocolate Chunk
Starbucks
Vegan optionsCaféChain · 6 locations here
Vegan: Caffe Latte, Caffe Mocha, Iced Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Vegan optionsFast food · Juices475 McCall Road, Manhattan
Vegan: Detox Island Green, Island Green, Acai Berry Boost
Firehouse Subs
Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches501 North 3rd Place, #F, Manhattan
Vegan: Sub with peppers, mushrooms and three cheeses; request no cheese or mayo and use white or gluten-free bread., Firehouse Salad · For a vegan sub, use a white or gluten-free roll; request no cheese and no mayo. Check local ingredients, as bread and availability can vary.
Freddy's
Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Ice cream, Burgers229 McCall Road, Manhattan
Vegan: Veggie Burger, Freddy’s Shoestring Fries
Cold Stone Creamery
Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream1225 Moro Street, Manhattan
Vegan: Silk® Chocolate Almondmilk Frozen Dessert
D.P. Dough Virginia Tech
Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza1120 Moro St, Manhattan
Vegan: Impossiburg Zone · Ask your location which vegan options are available.
Domino's
Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza2020 Tuttle Creek Boulevard, Manhattan
Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta
Noodles & Company
Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pasta705 North 3rd Street, Manhattan
Vegan: Japanese Pan Noodles
Papa Murphy's
Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza2745 Claflin Road, Manhattan
Vegan: Dairy-Free Cheese Pizza
Scooter's Coffee
Vegan optionsCaféChain · 2 locations here
Choose almond, oat, or coconut milk for drinks.
Old Chicago
Vegan optionsRestaurant · PizzaChain · 2 locations here