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Top 10 vegan-friendly spots blending vegan and vegetarian eats in Southside, New York City

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🥗 Vegetarian
🌱 Vegan Friendly
🌶️ Chili
🥘 Mapo Tofu
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Small, colorful spot offers vegan soup dumplings and many vegetarian meat options with authentic Asian flavors. Cozy, family vibe makes it easy to chat without music. Food comes in plastic containers for easy leftovers and great value.

People are saying

"I love how tasty and unique their vegan Chinese dishes are."

"I love how tasty and varied the vegetarian dishes are."

"The vegan soup dumplings here are amazing and flavorful."

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Certain menu items that say 'egg' are vegetarian, not vegan.

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The lunch specials offer great value.

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A lunch box with brown rice upgrade costs less than $10 if paid in cash.

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🌱 Vegan Friendly
🥗 Vegetarian
🎯 Authentic
🥡 Takeout
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Modern decor with authentic Thai vibe and friendly staff create a relaxing atmosphere. Offers a wide range of vegan and vegetarian options, including the standout Vegan Kee Mao dish balancing spice and sweetness perfectly.

People are saying

"The food here is always full of authentic flavor."

"They have lots of tasty vegetarian and vegan dishes."

"I often order vegetarian and vegan dishes here and love them."

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The restaurant is closed on Sundays.

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Customers cannot sit down without ordering food.

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The restaurant offers delivery service.

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🌱 Vegan Friendly
🥗 Vegetarian
🥛 Dairy Free
🍩 Donuts
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Small shop with vintage decor offers a wide variety of vegan doughnuts that taste just like traditional ones. Limited seating includes outdoor benches and a window bar, creating a homey atmosphere that welcomes all.

People are saying

"The vegan donuts taste just like the real thing."

"I can't believe these vegan doughnuts taste this good."

"I enjoyed the wide variety of vegan donuts here."

Good to know

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All the selection is vegan.

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Customers should come early because once the doughnuts are sold out, that's it for the day.

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You can’t eat or drink inside the shop, only for takeaway.

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🌱 Vegan Friendly
🥗 Vegetarian
🥞 Brunch
🧀 Quesadilla
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Space blends Mexican decor with a quiet backyard patio for a cozy vibe. Menu offers vegan banana muffin and classic dishes like chilaquiles and tacos. Soft music and wifi make it great for relaxing or working.

People are saying

"I love the cozy vibe and fresh homemade dishes here."

"The food tastes fresh and authentic every time I visit."

"I can't wait to come back again and again."

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The restaurant gets very busy during weekends, so plan accordingly.

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Expect about 45 minutes wait for food on Saturday mornings.

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Prices are reasonable for NYC, making it budget-friendly.

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🌱 Vegan Friendly
🥗 Vegetarian
🍅 Tomato Soup
🧀 Grilled Cheese
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Small American spot offers vegan comfort food and vegetarian meatloaf sandwich in a cozy casual atmosphere with covered outdoor seating. Enjoy gluten-free options and 90’s throwback music for relaxed dining or casual meetings.

People are saying

"I love the fresh, tasty food and chill vibes here."

"The grilled cheese and tomato soup are the best comfort food."

"The chicken schnitzel plates are tasty and filling."

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The restaurant offers 2x1 Bloody Mary’s and mimosas during the weekend.

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Happy hour includes $3 canned beer and $5 bottles.

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The weekend brunch menu features cheap drinks and a buy one, get one free mimosa deal.

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🌱 Vegan Friendly
🥗 Vegetarian
🍗 Tandoori Chicken
🥤 Lassi
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Small space with intimate setting and authentic Indian decor offers a calm vibe. Menu has wide vegan options like baigan bahrta and pumpkin kala chana. Plenty of vegetarian dishes such as Malai Kofta make it great for both diets.

People are saying

"I love how flavorful and fresh the Indian dishes are."

"They have plenty of vegetarian and vegan options."

"The vegetarian dishes taste really good here."

Good to know

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The restaurant is family-run and located under the Williamsburg Bridge.

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The menu offers a variety beyond the standard westernized Indian options.

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If you want your food spicier, inform the staff to adjust the spice level.

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🥗 Vegetarian
🌱 Vegan Friendly
🥩 Steak
🥟 Empanadas
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Giant industrial space with bright, airy decor and island vibes sets a cozy mood. Bumpin' Soca and bachata music keeps energy high. Menu is 100% vegan with Caribbean plant cuisine featuring vegan nachos and vegan ceviche for bold, experimental flavors.

People are saying

"I love how the vegan food tastes indulgent and full of flavor."

"Even meat eaters love the creative vegetarian dishes here."

"This place has an amazing and elegant vegan vibe."

Good to know

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Reservations are a must due to limited seating.

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Happy hour offers great deals on drinks and appetizers.

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Expect a wait of 45 minutes to an hour for walk-ins.

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🥗 Vegetarian
🌱 Vegan Friendly
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🍵 Matcha
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Cozy coffee shop with limited seating and a dog-friendly environment offers a warm, inviting atmosphere. Space features two love seats and clean, beautiful aesthetics that create a relaxing vibe. It functions more as a takeout spot due to seating constraints.

People are saying

"I love the cozy vibe and tasty coffee here."

"The fresh pastries here are absolutely delicious."

"Gary is super friendly and makes visits fun."

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The shop opens about half an hour earlier than all the other shops in the neighborhood.

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There are no indoor seating options available.

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The cafe is tiny and only offers take out.

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🌱 Vegan Friendly
🥗 Vegetarian
😎 Chill
🧇 Waffles
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Small coffee shop with rustic decor and soft lighting creates a cozy and stylish environment. Outdoor seating offers privacy for meetings and the space is dog friendly. The vibe is inviting and relaxed, suitable for quiet work or socializing.

People are saying

"I love the cozy vibe and tasty coffee here."

"I felt the prices were too high for what I got."

Good to know

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The cafe opens at 7:30 AM, which is different from Google's summary.

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Be aware of the 'gratitude service' charge (16%), service fee, and tax on the service fees.

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The cafe is dog friendly.

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🥗 Vegetarian
🌱 Vegan Friendly
🍻 Happy Hour
🛋️ Cozy
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Backyard patio with outdoor heaters creates a cozy, tiki bar vibe. Simple, clean interior with original Mexican decor sets a relaxed atmosphere. Great music and top-notch margaritas add to the lively, inviting energy.

People are saying

"The tacos and food tasted truly authentic."

"I loved the vibe and the fresh, tasty food."

"Happy hour margaritas were tasty and cheap."

Good to know

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Happy hour is from Monday to Sunday from 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM every day.

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Happy hour margaritas are only $7.50 until 6pm on weekdays.

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The restaurant offers great quality food at a great price.