Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Williamsburg (11211)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Tofubox
Vegetarian Chinese spot where tofu, seitan, and dim sum are the stars.
Notable Picks
#1
Tofubox
8.7
Tofubox is a tiny East Williamsburg counter spot specializing in vegetarian Chinese comfort food, from dim sum to bento-style tofu boxes. The menu leans heavily vegan, with generous portions, purple rice plates, and Szechuan-influenced dishes that draw neighborhood regulars and destination diners alike.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy yuba box with purple rice, Chili oil wontons, Mapo tofu with hand-pulled noodles
What makes it special: Vegetarian Chinese spot where tofu, seitan, and dim sum are the stars.
8.6
The Butcher's Daughter is a design-forward, 100% vegetarian café and restaurant known for its daytime brunch, juices, and seasonal plant-forward plates. Floor-to-ceiling light, greenery, and an always-busy room make it a go-to for Williamsburg brunch, casual dates, and drinks that feel more polished than typical neighborhood cafés.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spiced pear waffles, Wake & Bake breakfast sandwich, Seasonal grain and veggie bowl
What makes it special: High-energy, plant-forward brunch café where vegetables and juices lead.
8.5
HAAM Caribbean Plant Cuisine (Healthy As A Motha) brings a fully vegan Dominican and Trinidadian menu to the Southside, with roti plates, mofongo, and creative island small plates. It feels more like a cozy, modern dinner destination than a casual takeout spot, with cocktails, music, and plating that leans upscale.
Must-Try Dishes:
Yuh Motha’s Mofongo, Island onigiri, Bake & Shark plant-based sandwich
What makes it special: All-vegan Caribbean plates and cocktails in a warm, modern room.
#4
Savory Thai
8.2
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Savory Thai is a tiny Metropolitan Avenue shop that’s mostly about takeout and delivery, with just a handful of seats and some outdoor space. The draw is a long menu of stir-fries, noodles, and curries that deliver strong value and consistent flavors for neighborhood regulars.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad thai noodle, Massaman curry, Khao soi curry
What makes it special: Hole-in-the-wall Thai counter known for generous portions and value.
#5
Wild Ginger
8.2
Wild Ginger is a long-running pan-Asian vegan restaurant near the Northside that serves curries, noodle bowls, and stir-fries in a cozy, dimmer room. It’s a reliable option for groups mixing omnivores and vegans, with a menu broad enough to handle everything from casual dinners to pre-show meals.
Must-Try Dishes:
Thai basil soy protein stir-fry, Pineapple fried rice, Miso glazed eggplant
What makes it special: Pan-Asian vegan staple balancing comfort dishes with lighter plates.