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Best Vegan Restaurants in Upper East Side

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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Loco Coco 7.6
Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill
Loco Coco is a compact, fully vegan smoothie and bowl shop specializing in thick açaí and pitaya blends topped with fruit, granola, and superfoods. It’s a go-to for quick plant-based breakfasts, post-gym stops, and grab-and-go sweet treats that still feel relatively clean.
Must-Try Dishes: Mermaid Bowl, Purple Rain Açaí Bowl, Blue Smoothie
Scores:
Value: 6 Service: 7 Consistency: 7.5 Food Quality: 8.5 Atmosphere: 7.4 Cultural Relevance: 7.2
What makes it special: Vegan smoothie bowls and soft serve built around colorful pitaya and açaí bases.
Who should go: Plant-based eaters wanting lighter meals or dessert-like bowls.
When to visit: Late mornings and midafternoon to avoid peak lunch lines.
What to order: Mermaid Bowl, Purple Rain açaí bowl, signature blue smoothie.
Insider tip: Order in-store rather than delivery if you care about presentation and texture.