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- 179 Second Ave, East Village 10003
- 212-420-8801
Cafe Viva Natural Pizza
Anyone can eat pizza here where the gluten-free options are aplenty and the dairy-free Daiya cheese is rampant. For a quick slice on the go or a casual sit-on-the-bench kind of lunch date, this is ... read more
- 401 Sixth Ave., West Village 10028
- 212-288-5099
Gobo
Where to take your veggie friend. Second generation of Zen Palate (literally the owners' sons). Communal tables encourage a friendly, somewhat noisy vibe; warmly lit room sustains it. Menu is Asian... read more
- 90 Rivington St., Lower East Side 10002
- 212-475-9190
Teanyssimo Restaurant Cafe
Organic, healthy eats, and all manner of tea leaves for table brewing. Clean, shiny, white just like its ex-owner, M-M-Moby! Full of attractive, body-conscious people who find spiritual validation ... read more
- 706 Amsterdam Ave. , Upper West Side 10025
- 212-932-2400
Ayurveda Cafe
Ideal for passive, clean-living people. Pass through upbeat orange awning, nod to Ganesha, and enjoy thali of the day (no menus, they're serving you what's fresh). Meals conform to Ayurvedic philos... read more
- 144 Atlantic Ave., Cobble Hill 11201
- 718-488-8886
Waterfalls Cafe
Chilly room, tricked out with grandma lamps and Islamic keepsakes, may not look like much, but food is all that. Dunk gigantic, piping-hot pita into thick hummus and realize store-bought doesn't co... read more
- 405 E. 6th St., East Village 10009
- 212-254-1613
Caravan of Dreams
If you're one of those "free" diet people, as in meat-free, dairy-free, cooked food-free, this is the place of your dreams, where the cuisine is anything but taste-free. And it's 100% certified kos... read more
- 300 E. 12th St., East Village 10003
- 212-228-2909
Angelica Kitchen
Already organic, vegetarian, and vegan menu also caters to macrobiotic eaters and gluten allergies. No cell phones and no credit cards. No coffee either, the stuff they peddle doesn't even come clo... read more
- 18 E. 23rd St., Flatiron 10010
- 212-505-1200
Bonobo's Vegetarian
Quaint space along Madison Sq Park with vegan/vegetarian options galore. Everything is free of dairy, gluten, sugar, and salt--that was your warning. Menu includes tossed salads, variety of ve... read more
- 68 Mott St., Chinatown
- 212-226-6572
House of Vegetarian
All menu items are vegetarian or vegan, but faux pork, impostor duck, and deceitful chicken can fool even the hardest-core carnivore. Successful veggie takes on Chinese-American classics like Gener... read more
- 430 E. 9th St., East Village 10009
- 212-228-7732
Dirt Candy
Cheeky vegetarian restaurant concept (it's candy, from the dirt, they're vegetables, etc.) in the EV. Place looks like it could give, say, Angelika Kitchen a run for its money, grains, whatever: tr... read more
- 73 Second Ave., East Village 10003
- 212-539-0966
Atlas Cafe and Bakery
Sweet treats battle hangovers at a locals' favorite: vaguely Moroccan bakery serving up vegan-friendly pastries. Anything with peanut butter: order. Pasta dishes and a few less stiff and savory con... read more
- 54 Irving Pl., Flatiron 10003
- 212-477-1010
Pure Food and Wine
Nothing cooked above 118 degrees. Hmmm. Sounds suspicious...Fortunately, what's on your plate is subtle, intriguing, and totally delicious. Cheese made from soaked nuts, lasagna that's never touche... read more
- 115 E. 18 St., Flatiron 10003
- 212-387-8885
Zen Palate
Leave the meat tooth at home, fresh veggies and tofu rule at this always-busy, Buddhist-inspired spot. Does wonders with fake meat. Earns the right to drop the word delight into every other dish ti... read more
- 1307 3rd Ave., Upper East Side 10021
- 212-472-0970
Candle Cafe
Vegetarian and Vegan specialties for the health conscious and lovers of all things delicious. Upper East Side favorite for this brand of cuisine, and a hotspot for WASPy mom's and closet hippies. L... read more
- 646 Amsterdam Ave., Upper West Side 10025
- 212-787-1110
Mana
Quirky one-off spot for the upper Upper West Side's healthy set. Menu leans Japanese, but also definitely does its own thing. Tahini and miso, or tamari and ginger, in the saucing. Fish of the day ... read more
- 222 Waverly Pl., West Village 10014
- 646-863-4410
Taim Falafel & Smoothie Bar
Taim is the Hebrew word for delicious, and nobody but its competitors would claim that this spinoff of the Waverly Place institution is misnamed. Signature falafel comes in three styles: green, red... read more
- 263 E. 10th St., East Village 10009
- 646-654-1823
Quintessence
Raw food menu spans breakfast, lunch, dinner, with colorful options far beyond salad. Organic and kosher bites lean on the pricey side but include healthful alternatives to pizzas, burgers, and ple... read more
- 140 W. 4th St., Greenwich Village 10012
- 212-260-7049
Red Bamboo
A soulless and flavorless "Vegetarian Soul Café" that fries healthy dishes into gut-busting territory. Fake flesh and attempts at Creole-inspired innovation reign supreme. Chicken parmesan (... read more
- 41 E. 11th St., Union Square 10003
- 212-979-2288
peacefood cafe
Chickpea fries, fluffy quinoa salad, cardamom-coconut-banana shakes, roasted squash, raw cocao mousse pie - healthy, invigorating flavors and ingredients are a hit at this vegan cafe/bakery right b... read more
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