Best Vegan Restaurants in Midtown East (10022)
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Nerai
Modern island-inspired Greek seafood with fine-dining polish and deep wine list.
Notable Picks
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Nerai
8.7
Opened in 2013, Nerai delivers refined, seafood-focused Greek cooking in a multi-level townhouse with soft, nautical-inspired design. High-volume, cross-platform reviews highlight precise execution on dishes like grilled octopus and lobster pasta, polished service, and a serious Greek wine program that make it a destination for both business dining and special occasions.
Must-Try Dishes:
Htapodi Sti Skara (grilled octopus with Santorini fava), Astakomakaronada (lobster with squid ink linguine in Metaxa bisque), Orzotto Thalassino (saffron seafood orzotto with octopus, shrimp, mussels)
What makes it special: Modern island-inspired Greek seafood with fine-dining polish and deep wine list.
8.1
The Chick Shop is a kosher, all-vegetarian Middle Eastern counter tucked into the Crystal Pavilion atrium, known for fluffy house-baked pitas, crispy falafel, and generous salads. Vegan diners lean on the falafel, hummus, sabich-style veggie fillings, and quinoa tabouli for a fast but satisfying lunch in the middle of office-heavy Midtown.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crispy Falafel Pita, Quinoa Tabouli Salad, Hummus & Israeli Chopped Salad Plate
What makes it special: A small vegetarian falafel shop baking pita in-house with plentiful vegan options.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Little Beet’s Midtown East outpost is a vegetable-forward, gluten-free fast-casual spot where vegans can build bowls around ancient grains, miso tofu, and roasted seasonal produce. The line can get long at peak hours, but turnover is quick and the menu makes it easy to keep things fully plant-based.
Must-Try Dishes:
Miso Tofu Bowl with Quinoa and Charred Broccoli, Brussel Hustle Bowl, Chef’s Soup Bowl with Seasonal Vegetables
What makes it special: A long-running veggie-centric chainlet that makes building fully vegan grain bowls straightforward.
7.8
Honeybrains’ Saks café weaves its brain-health concept into a menu of toasts, bowls, and salads, with several vegan or easily veganized options. It’s a convenient stop for shoppers or nearby office workers who want something lighter than a steakhouse without leaving Fifth Avenue.
Must-Try Dishes:
Avocado Toast, Tex Mex Bowl, The Fiesta Grain Bowl
What makes it special: A health-focused café inside Saks that brings grain bowls, toasts, and juices to a department-store setting.