Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is one of The 15 Best Places for Vegetarian Food in the East Village, New York.

1. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

9.1
48 1/2 E 7th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · East Village · 307 tips and reviews

Danielle D.Danielle Davis: You can get take-away containers of delicious vegan flavours! Banana walnut is a win.

stephanie m.stephanie mckissick: They have some of the best vegan flavors in the city! Try the Ovenly chocolate chip cookie.

Monica S.Monica Stangle: Might be the best vegan ice cream place in the city! Mint is my favorite.

Westville East is one of The 15 Best Places for Vegetarian Food in the East Village, New York.

2. Westville East

8.8
173 Avenue A (at E 11th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 299 tips and reviews

MaggieMaggie: Rotating fresh veggies every day! Go with friends and get a few to try.

M T.M T: veggie burger is delicious and so are their daily market veggies, service was super friendly and the berry desert is great- overall amazing.

Katie R.Katie Rose: Go for a market plate. It's vegetarian, delicious and a ton of food. And if you still have room for dessert, order a homemade Oreo. They're a little dry, but they're delicious.

Avant Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for Vegetarian Food in the East Village, New York.

3. Avant Garden

8.6
130 E 7th St (btwn Avenue A & 1st Ave), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · East Village · 62 tips and reviews

Christine Y.Christine Y.: Such an amazing vegan restaurant. We sat right in front of the chef and loved his energy. Of course, the food was amazing! Get the kale panzanella salad for sure.

Peter B.Peter Boyce: Vegan, romantic, eggplant, avocado, mushrooms, great staff. Stellar all-around.

Alia O.Alia Ormut-Fleishman: Great date vibes with an all vegetarian menu, plus the option of fancy wines. Win-win for your pickiest veggie date and or friend.

Punjabi Grocery & Deli is one of The 15 Best Places for Vegetarian Food in the East Village, New York.

4. Punjabi Grocery & Deli

9.1
114 E 1st St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Deli · East Village · 113 tips and reviews

Justin K.Justin Kalifowitz: Fantastic veg quick bites. Don't miss out on the chai tea. Perfect for cold LES nights.

Chris Aaron G.Chris Aaron Gaun: Best $3 veg meal in town.

al b.al bedell: Allu tiki and chickpeas for $3 is my fav everything is vegetarian so that's cool too

Double Zero is one of The 15 Best Places for Vegetarian Food in the East Village, New York.

5. Double Zero

8.1
65 2nd Ave (at E 4th St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · East Village · 47 tips and reviews

Lauren M.Lauren Montemurro: Zucchini lasagna, trumpet mushroom pizza, Cabernet blend wine. amazingly fresh, delicious food!!! I'm not a vegan and I can't wait to go back.

Max B.Max Bpm: Another vegan spot that catches your attention and never let's go. One of the best vegan plant based pizzas I have ever tried. Delicious vegan tomato basil mozzarella from start to finish!

Michael A.Michael Anthony: Had amazing vegan pizza and pasta here. Really unique flavors for the pasta dish, but it all worked!

Cafe Himalaya is one of The 15 Best Places for Vegetarian Food in the East Village, New York.

6. Cafe Himalaya

8.6
78 E 1st St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Himalayan Restaurant · East Village · 122 tips and reviews

Cindy T.Cindy T: My favorite vegetarian dish is #16 Tsel Gyathuk Ngopa, which is sauteed noodles mixed with fresh green vegetables and tofu. Make sure you add the chili sauce that you get on the side.

nikki a.nikki austin: Great food, multiple vegetarian and paleo options, and great price.

Ranu R.Ranu Rajkarnikar: This place is a hidden gem. Friendly service, cheap and delicious momos, noodles and chili tofu / chicken. Everything they make is so tasty!

Caravan of Dreams is one of The 15 Best Places for Vegetarian Food in the East Village, New York.

7. Caravan of Dreams

7.4
405 E 6th St (btwn Avenue A & 1st Ave), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · East Village · 68 tips and reviews

Kevin P.Kevin Prentiss: get the "live" apple spinach soup and a tempeh Reuben. enjoy the music and save room for dessert!

Vivie B.Vivie B: The Live Cesear Salad is yummy, nutty vegan goodness!

Miriam B.Miriam Brosseau: Delicious organic, vegan, kosher place. A bit pricey, but so tasty and a very cool vibe!

Spicy Moon is one of The 15 Best Places for Vegetarian Food in the East Village, New York.

8. Spicy Moon

8.6
328 E 6th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · East Village · 14 tips and reviews

Athonia C.Athonia Cappelli: vegans: this places is a herbivores, extravaganza. They have Dan Dan noodles w/Beyond Beef ($2 extra)Try the cumin fries during lunch. they’re effectively free on the lunch special,a $7 value!!

Michael A.Michael Anthony: Really good vegan Szechuan

Kim P.Kim Pham: Get the dan dan noodles, vegan beef + tripe in chili oil, and the general Tso’s mushroom! What a delightful vegetarian meal.

B & H Dairy is one of The 15 Best Places for Vegetarian Food in the East Village, New York.

9. B & H Dairy

8.4
127 2nd Ave (btwn E 7th St & St. Marks Pl), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · East Village · 129 tips and reviews

Yana L.Yana L.: Their Matzo Ball soup is AWESOME! (the only place I know of where you can get vegetarian matzo ball soup). Get it with buttered hallah bread.

Matt H.Matt Healy: Vegetable soup makes for a deceptively hearty lunch. Also comes with amazing challah.

Lucy M.Lucy Morieson: Awesome vegetarian Jewish deli. Check the daily specials - they're great value and usually come with a cup of comforting soup.

Veselka is one of The 15 Best Places for Vegetarian Food in the East Village, New York.

10. Veselka

8.8
144 2nd Ave (at E 9th St), New York, NY
Ukrainian Restaurant · East Village · 650 tips and reviews

NovellaNovella: Vegetarian pierogies were amazing!

Sibley S.Sibley Simon: Off menu Vegetarian Combo dinner is very large and a great experience for the price.

Michael B.Michael Bruno: The vegetarian Borscht is amazing. Get it if you're under the weather or just want to eat something comforting.

Tompkins Square Bagels is one of The 15 Best Places for Vegetarian Food in the East Village, New York.

11. Tompkins Square Bagels

9.0
165 Avenue A (btwn E 10th St & E 11th St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · East Village · 353 tips and reviews

Miguel A.Miguel Asse: For all the non-dairy/vegans out there. Get the whole wheat bagel with tofu cream cheese. It's AMAZING

RachelRachel: Great tofu spreads for those who can't eat dairy products!

Ariana M.Ariana Marquis: Gf everything bagel + tofu olive cream cheese + avocado was UNREAL

Han Dynasty is one of The 15 Best Places for Vegetarian Food in the East Village, New York.

12. Han Dynasty

8.9
90 3rd Ave (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · East Village · 348 tips and reviews

Ben W.Ben Watkins: Fav Philly restaurant hits NYC. Spicy fish tofu stew is the bomb. Get three pepper (anything) for crispy, spicy noms. Any of the noodle appetizers are yummy as well

Ritwik D.Ritwik Dey: Great Sichuan spot for vegetarians. Most entrees have a tofu option, and some of the starters can be made meat-free too. Can't wait to go back!

HeenaHeena: Spicy cucumber, cold noodles with chili oil and cumin style tofu were favorites! Tofu hot sauce style great. Tofu garlic sauce style good also if you want less spicy. Non-veg:heard cumin lamb is great

Awash is one of The 15 Best Places for Vegetarian Food in the East Village, New York.

13. Awash

7.5
338 E 6th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Ethiopian Restaurant · East Village · 42 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The Veg Combo piles include beets, red lentils, yellow split peas, cabbage, gomen (collards cooked with garlic and onion) and shiro (ground and spiced chickpeas).

EmilyEmily: Amazing! Order these to have your mind blown: honeyrun honeywine, vegan plate with double key sir alicha, one yemmisir kik wat, and double shiro. Meat eaters, create your own combo with special tibs!

Gab2yGab2y: The veggie dish with carrots, potatoes and cabbage, the one with beets and the tibs wat are my favorites. Super yummy! Also HONEY WINE YUM!

John's of 12th Street is one of The 15 Best Places for Vegetarian Food in the East Village, New York.

14. John's of 12th Street

7.5
302 E 12th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 77 tips and reviews

Patrick K.Patrick Kwan: Try the new vegan Italian menu! Seitan alla rosa is my fav!

Nicole S.Nicole Solomon: Their seitan is some of the best in the city. The seitan alla rosa is particularly superb. This is actually one of the best restaurants in the city for vegans. Save room for the cannoli.

Jason C.Jason Crane: The vegan menu is amazing. The Seitan Alla Rosa is a must-eat. And finish off with a vegan canoli. One of the best restaurants in NYC.

Dumpling Man is one of The 15 Best Places for Vegetarian Food in the East Village, New York.

15. Dumpling Man

7.7
100 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Dumpling Restaurant · East Village · 175 tips and reviews

stephiedoostephiedoo: Love the pork and chicken dumplings, add a nice cold tofu salad and Calpico drink to complete a nice picnic in Tompkins Square Park.

FatimaFatima: The Veggie dumplings and Tahini sauce keep me coming back, (and I eat chicken & seafood now..)

Dev P.Dev P: Dumplings man had always been a favorite for me in the village. Open late, cheap and great veggie dumplings. The sauces are good but unnecessary