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27 Brooklyn Vegan Restaurants for Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner in 2024

If you’re a vegan living in or visiting Brooklyn, you’re in luck! This borough is home to a thriving vegan food scene, with a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, and bakeries serving up delicious plant-based meals and treats. 

Whether you’re looking for a cheese-covered vegan burger, a berry-packed smoothie bowl, or a decadent vegan dessert, you’ll find plenty of can’t-miss options. 

But choosing where to go can be a challenge! Check out this seemingly never-ending lineup of spots for vegan food in Brooklyn for just about everything under the sun that you could want and then some!

Globally-Inspired Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants in Brooklyn

You’ll find everything from crispy house-made empanadas stuffed with guava and cream cheese to savory Jap Chae at these Brooklyn vegan restaurants!

#1 PLANTA

316 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Unlike the PLANTA in Manhattan, this hip eatery has a globally-inspired menu (not just Asian eats) and is the perfect place for a sophisticated night out or weekend brunch! The menu features creative sushi (don’t miss the baked crab roll), house-made pizza, various noodle dishes, and much more. 

The weekend brunch menu (available Saturday and Sunday) offers everything from French toast with berry compote to avocado flatbread — whatever you choose, it will go great with their endless Mimosas!

#2 The VSPOT

156 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
You can’t leave Brooklyn without getting your hands on one of the VSpot’s house-made arepas topped with an irresistible mix of Colombian red beans, carne molida (or mushrooms for a gluten-free option), guac, and more! Aside from delicious Arepas, Brooklyn’s oldest Latin vegan restaurant has a killer menu packed with house-made empanadas, loaded burritos, Colombian fried chicharron, and more!

#3 Ras Plant-Based

739 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Get ready to enjoy a flavor rainbow! Ras is the first organic, plant-based Ethiopian restaurant in NYC and is ready to delight you with classic dishes and some seasonal favorites. Their lunch menu features gorgeous bowls filled with slowly simmered chickpeas, collards, stewed tomatoes, and more. Their menu at dinner flips to include traditional platters served with Injera or rice. These are perfect for sharing! But if you’re not a fan of sharing, no worries; they have plenty of small bites and entrees to check out.   

three bowl of vegan ethiopian dishes with lentils, chickpeas, and stewed veggies at ras plant based in brooklyn
Credit: Ras Plant-Based

#4 Chun Vegetarian

582 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11216
When the craving for sesame chick’n strikes, there is no better place in Brooklyn to go than this delicious Chinese spot! Their vegan-friendly menu features all of the classics you’ve been missing — sweet basil chick’n (soy protein), mapo tofu, or veggie Lo Mein! Just ask which options are vegan — some use vegetarian mock meats.

#5 Guevara’s

Locations in Clinton Hill & Williamsburg
This spot is part plant shop and part mouthwatering Cuban-inspired pastry shop and café! If the pastel pink storefront doesn’t catch your attention, their guava cream cheese stuffed donuts and breakfast tortas will! Whether you roll in here for breakfast or lunch, you will have one heck of a time deciding what to order. You absolutely can’t go wrong with one of their house-made empanadas and an order of loaded chilaquiles! 

colorful vegan torta Milanesa sandwich from guevara's in brooklyn
Credit: Guevara’s

#6 Ital Kitchen

1032 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11225
These French-inspired vegan-friendly Ital eats are created to heal and create happiness — who couldn’t use a little of that?! You’ll find unique dishes like The Noxtails (portobello and diced shiitake mushrooms, butter beans in coq au vin sauce) to spicy Ital veggie jerk chicken. 

#7 Luanne’s Wild Ginger

Multiple locations throughout Brooklyn
If you just can’t decide between savory Jap Chae or a piping hot bowl of Pho, come here! Luanne is cooking up a fantastic lineup of Asian vegan eats inspired by Japan, Thailand, Korea, and more. The menu at each location may vary slightly, so if you’re looking for something specific, check before you go. 

vegan ginger miso ramen with bok choy, smoked seitan, picked bamboo and radish, onions, cilantro, and noodles in a silky coconut miso broth from luanne's wild ginger in brooklyn
Credit: Luanne’s Wild Ginger

#8 Next Stop Vegan

88 Livingston St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
For a massive lineup of Dominican-inspired comfort food, look no further! Their menu is filled with flavorful burgers loaded with provolone truffle mac-n-cheese to crunchy carnitas tacos. If you like sweet plantains, you’ll love the Platano Power sandwich, made with a house-made black bean and brown rice patty!

Vegan Junk Food & Fast Food Spots in Brooklyn

You can never have too many options for burgers, mac-n-cheese, and fries, right?! And, the vegan junk food options in Brooklyn are top notch — don’t skip these spots!

#9 Modern Love

317 Union Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
All of the comforting vegan eats you could dream up can be found at this hip Williamsburg spot! It is near impossible deciding what to order — crispy oyster mushroom calamari, loaded nachos, creamy mac-n-cheese, and that’s just the start!  Whatever you choose, save a little room for one of their ultra-creamy vegan milkshakes — the peanut butter shake will knock your socks off!

#10 Seitan’s Helper 

2 Morgan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237
With a name like that, how can you not want to check it out!? This casual spot is creating a cult-like following with its creative sandwich lineup featuring its house-made meats. Deciding what to get is a challenge.  You could be a Sexy Devil (seitan ham, turkey, Rind cheddar, pickled jalapenos, sauerkraut, satanic sauce on a focaccia hero) or an Evil Twin (seitan roast beef, Rind cheddar, dill pickles, tangy slaw, mayo on a potato onion roll) — and that’s just the start!

#11 Greedi Vegan

326 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Being greedy is usually not a great personality trait unless you come to this casual vegan spot! Their delicious lineup of vegan comfort eats could keep you here for days, and I bet you’d still not get to the end of it. First-time visitors shouldn’t miss their fried chick’n soul bowl served with creamy mac-n-cheese, sauteed kale, and sweet potatoes. On top of that, you’ll find fried dumplings, spicy chick’n bites, loaded cheese fries, and more!

#12 Screamer’s Pizza 

Locations in Green Point & Crown Heights
Can you really go to NYC without sampling their iconic pizza? I don’t think so! This classic pizzeria is tossing up epic pies covered in garlic oil, chorizo, almond ricotta, and much more. On top of pizza pies, you’ll also find French fries covered with all the pizza fixins’, onion rings, made-to-order calzones, and much more!

a slice of vegan pizza with a white base and topped with garlic and kale from screamers pizza in brooklyn, nyc

#13 Fatboy’s Vegan Burgers

537 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11216
These burgers are epic — make sure you come hungry! You can start with one of their pre-created masterpieces or go to town creating your own loaded with grilled mushrooms, cheese, and of course, you can’t skip their house-made Fatboy’s sauce! The options don’t end with the burgers — there’s more! Make sure you add an order of super crispy Fatty Tots or have ’em messy! Their special Messy Tots are covered in a super cheesy concoction that you won’t soon forget!

#14 Grilled!

264 Suydam St, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Burger, hot dogs, fries, and milkshakes — what more could you possibly need? This Brooklyn vegan fast-food spot will delight you with a massive lineup of diner-inspired delights. Whether you’re in the mood for a juicy burger covered in cheese or a crispy fish filet, you’ll find it and much more here!

a brown paper tray filled with vegan french fried covered in chili and cheese sauce from grilled in brooklyn
Credit: Grilled!

#15 Slutty Vegan Brooklyn

690 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
This vegan burger spot has created a cult following with its tongue-in-cheek creations, and you no longer have to trek to Atlanta to test them out! The burgers and sandwiches are epic, and there’s something for everyone — whether you’re a Hollywood Hooker (veganized Philly cheesesteak) or a Fussy Hussy (burger loaded with cheese, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, Slut Sauce, on a Hawaiian bun)! Make sure you add an order of their signature Slutty fries sprinkled with Slut Dust!

#16 Garden Carver

187 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
There aren’t many opportunities to visit a vegan butcher spot, so here’s your chance! The deli case is lined with various irresistible kinds of cheese and peppery meats to create a killer charcuterie board, or you can go for one of their giant sandwiches. You can’t go wrong choosing the Nashville hot chick’n, loaded croissant sandwich, or the saucy meatball hero! If you’re on the run, pop in for a coffee and pastry to keep you fueled! 

#17 Next Level Burger

292 Ashland Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11217
This vegan fast-food chain is absolutely next level and lucky for us, it’s sprinkled throughout the US! You’ll find the Brooklyn-based spot tucked inside Whole Foods serving up giant burgers, crispy chick’n, creamy milkshakes, and much more!

giant vegan burger loaded with melted cheese, lettuce, and a golden onion ring held with one hand over a tray at next level burger in seattle

#18 Toad Style

93 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221
This casual vegan spot in Bed-Stuy is flipping mouthwatering burgers and all the cheese-covered things you could imagine! Their menu includes traditional veganized burgers, BBQ jackfruit, and super creamy grilled cheese. During the week, they offer a special lunch deal (until 5 PM), which includes a burger or sandwich with your choice of salad or side for $11.

Vegan Bakeries & Dessert Spots in Brooklyn

Whether you’re looking for a giant slice of tender chocolate cake or an ultra-light and flaky vegan pastry, you’ll find it and more at one of these Brooklyn vegan bakeries

#19 Happy Zoe Vegan Bakery

102 B Nassau Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
I promise you’ll be happy that you wandered into this charming bakeshop! You’ll find a rotating lineup of decadent cakes, cinnamon buns, cheesecakes, and donuts! One more bonus; if you’re gluten-free, they have yummy options like chocolate-covered donuts — yum!

#20 Cloudy Donut Co.

14 Columbia Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11201
You can’t say no to a vegan donut, can you!? This donut shop has a jaw-dropping lineup of 40 flavors — I’m not sure I could come up with 10, let alone 40. The flavors rotate, but you might find margarita, Boston cream, peanut butter and jelly, and many more. 

a box of six vegan donuts topped with chocolate, cookie crumbs, nuts and powdered sugar from the vegan bakery cloudy donut in NYC
Credit: Cloudy Donut Co.

#21 Dun-Well

222 Montrose Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Wait! There is one more amazing vegan donut shop in Brooklyn that you can’t miss! These plump pieces of sugar heaven are made by hand daily and are anything but ordinary. You’ll find classics like cinnamon sugar and strawberry sprinkle along with brownie batter, passionfruit poppy, and more!

#22 Clementine Café & Bakery

395 Classon Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
This community-focused bakery and café has something to delight your taste buds all day, but you can’t miss their treats! They strive to create everything with local and seasonal ingredients as much as possible to make the absolute best sweets like peanut butter blondies, cupcakes, pop tarts, and they even have a gluten-free menu.

four golden vegan pastries sitting on top of a wood plant next to a coffee cup at clementine vegan bakery in NYC
Credit: Clementine Café & Bakery

#23 Brooklyn Whiskers

1037 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Everything at this sweet shop is absolutely purrfect! You’ll find a lineup of freshly baked pastries, pies, muffins, cinnamon rolls, and more every day. For an extra special treat, don’t miss their house-made oatmeal cream pies — tastes like childhood but better! They also have gluten-free treats!

Where to Find Vegan Brunch & Breakfast in Brooklyn

Whether you need a stack of golden vegan pancakes on a Tuesday or looking for a fun weekend brunch spot with friends, these Brooklyn restaurants will take good care of you! 

#24 Ro’s Diner

197 Meserole St, Brooklyn, NY 11206
What was formerly the crowd-pleasing Champs Diner, has re-opened as Ro’s Diner with all of the crowd pleasing favorites fans loved! The best part of visiting this vegan diner? Their all-day breakfast menu! Whether it’s Tuesday or Saturday, you can roll in here and enjoy a golden waffle sando, pancakes, loaded French toast, and much more. In addition to brunch and breakfast, they also have a mouthwatering lineup of comfort eats for lunch and dinner.

vegan waffle breakfast sandwich with fried chicken and two golden hashbrowns at ro's diner in NYC

#25 Greedi Vegan

326 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn, NY
On the weekend, this comfort food spot pulls out all the stops with its veganized classics! Choosing between the golden Belgian waffle topped with fried chick’n, a stack of fluffy pancakes, or bread pudding French toast topped with fruit compote and coconut whipped cream will be hard! 

#26 Butcher’s Daughter

271 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
This chic west coast meets east coast café can help you get your day started all week long! No matter the day, roll in here for a stack of vegan and gluten-free pancakes topped with fresh berries or a slice of their popular loaded banana bread. Make sure you also check out their berry and veggie-packed smoothies — go for the 7 Minutes in Heaven for a boost of energy! They also have a great menu for lunch and dinner — it’s a terrific all round spot for vegan food in Brooklyn!

butchers daughter vegan and gluten-free pancakes

#27 Brooklyn Whiskers

1037 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11221
They aren’t “kitten” around with breakfast here! This bakeshop and café has a daily lineup of hearty and light breakfast options, from avocado toast to buttery Bis’cats & Gravy; you’re guaranteed to find something to help you get your day started. 

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