Manhattan

Owned by Dong Wang and Helen Chen, A & N Fruit Store (Shan Fu Grocery) is a beloved Chinatown landmark at Canal and Essex, famous for fresh, real-fruit slushies and community snowmen.

An East Village organic juice bar serving cold-press juices, smoothies, açaí bowls, and superfood drinks — non-pasteurized, gluten-free, organic, and sourced from local farms and businesses. The kind of small, owner-run NYC juice operation the chain-pressed-juice scene has tried (and so far failed) to displace.

Ananda — a fully-vegetarian eatery verified in OpenStreetMap. See the Why-its-listed section for the directory's canonical reason.

Anixi Mediterranean Vegan Restaurant — a fully-vegan restaurant verified in OpenStreetMap as fully plant-based (diet:vegan=only). The directory lists strict-vegan operations because they make plant-based eating a default rather than an asterisk — every bioregion benefits from at least one.

Avant Garden — a fully-vegan restaurant verified in OpenStreetMap as fully plant-based (diet:vegan=only). The directory lists strict-vegan operations because they make plant-based eating a default rather than an asterisk — every bioregion benefits from at least one.

Bambu — a fully-vegetarian eatery verified in OpenStreetMap. See the Why-its-listed section for the directory's canonical reason.

Beyond Sushi - Vegan Restaurant — a fully-vegan restaurant verified in OpenStreetMap as fully plant-based (diet:vegan=only). The directory lists strict-vegan operations because they make plant-based eating a default rather than an asterisk — every bioregion benefits from at least one.

Blossom- Chelsea — a fully-vegan restaurant verified in OpenStreetMap as fully plant-based (diet:vegan=only). The directory lists strict-vegan operations because they make plant-based eating a default rather than an asterisk — every bioregion benefits from at least one.

Blossom on Columbus — a fully-vegan restaurant verified in OpenStreetMap as fully plant-based (diet:vegan=only). The directory lists strict-vegan operations because they make plant-based eating a default rather than an asterisk — every bioregion benefits from at least one.

Bodhi — a fully-vegan restaurant verified in OpenStreetMap as fully plant-based (diet:vegan=only). The directory lists strict-vegan operations because they make plant-based eating a default rather than an asterisk — every bioregion benefits from at least one.

Caravan of Dreams — a fully-vegan restaurant verified in OpenStreetMap as fully plant-based (diet:vegan=only). The directory lists strict-vegan operations because they make plant-based eating a default rather than an asterisk — every bioregion benefits from at least one.

Chakra — a fully-vegan restaurant verified in OpenStreetMap as fully plant-based (diet:vegan=only). The directory lists strict-vegan operations because they make plant-based eating a default rather than an asterisk — every bioregion benefits from at least one.

Cloudy Donuts — a fully-vegan fast-food spot verified in OpenStreetMap as fully plant-based (diet:vegan=only). The directory lists strict-vegan operations because they make plant-based eating a default rather than an asterisk — every bioregion benefits from at least one.

Délice & Sarrasin — a fully-vegan restaurant verified in OpenStreetMap as fully plant-based (diet:vegan=only). The directory lists strict-vegan operations because they make plant-based eating a default rather than an asterisk — every bioregion benefits from at least one.

Dirt Candy — a fully-vegetarian eatery verified in OpenStreetMap. See the Why-its-listed section for the directory's canonical reason.

Eleven Madison Park — a fully-vegan restaurant verified in OpenStreetMap as fully plant-based (diet:vegan=only). The directory lists strict-vegan operations because they make plant-based eating a default rather than an asterisk — every bioregion benefits from at least one.

Erin McKenna’s Bakery — a fully-vegan eatery verified in OpenStreetMap as fully plant-based (diet:vegan=only). The directory lists strict-vegan operations because they make plant-based eating a default rather than an asterisk — every bioregion benefits from at least one.

Food For Health — a health-food / natural-foods store verified in OpenStreetMap. See the Why-its-listed section for the directory's canonical reason.

Food Liberation — a health-food / natural-foods store verified in OpenStreetMap. See the Why-its-listed section for the directory's canonical reason.

Franchia — a fully-vegan restaurant verified in OpenStreetMap as fully plant-based (diet:vegan=only). The directory lists strict-vegan operations because they make plant-based eating a default rather than an asterisk — every bioregion benefits from at least one.

Ginger Root Vegan — a fully-vegan restaurant verified in OpenStreetMap as fully plant-based (diet:vegan=only). The directory lists strict-vegan operations because they make plant-based eating a default rather than an asterisk — every bioregion benefits from at least one.

Green Blend Eatery — a health-food / natural-foods store verified in OpenStreetMap. See the Why-its-listed section for the directory's canonical reason.

The 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates Greenmarket — the largest network of producers-only farmers' markets in the United States — across all five boroughs of New York City, plus the Greenmarket Regional Grains Project, GrowNYC Wholesale, and a network of school and community gardens. The institutional layer that makes regional foodshed access functional in NYC.

Hawa Smoothies and Bubble Tea — a health-food / natural-foods store verified in OpenStreetMap. See the Why-its-listed section for the directory's canonical reason.

An integrative pharmacy on Manhattan's Upper East Side combining traditional clinical pharmacy with homeopathic remedies, nutritional supplements, veterinary pharmacy, and specialty pharmacy services (fertility, oncology, transplant, dialysis). Mission: 'provide a full spectrum of clinical pharmacy services that align traditional and alternative therapies under one roof.'

Jajaja Plantas Mexicanas — a fully-vegan restaurant verified in OpenStreetMap as fully plant-based (diet:vegan=only). The directory lists strict-vegan operations because they make plant-based eating a default rather than an asterisk — every bioregion benefits from at least one.

Jerrell's BETR BRGR — a fully-vegan fast-food spot verified in OpenStreetMap as fully plant-based (diet:vegan=only). The directory lists strict-vegan operations because they make plant-based eating a default rather than an asterisk — every bioregion benefits from at least one.

Kaijitsu — a fully-vegetarian eatery verified in OpenStreetMap. See the Why-its-listed section for the directory's canonical reason.

The NYC location of Kailash Parbat — an iconic vegetarian Indian restaurant chain founded by the Mulchandani brothers in the 1950s. Originally Bombay/Mumbai-rooted, the group now operates 70 units across multiple brands globally. The NYC location at 99 Lexington Avenue (Murray Hill / Curry Hill, Manhattan) specializes in vegetarian and vegan North Indian + Sindhi cuisine — chaat, thali, chole bhature, and the street-food traditions of Mumbai's twisting lanes. Open daily 12 pm – 9:45 pm.

Le Botaniste — a fully-vegan restaurant verified in OpenStreetMap as fully plant-based (diet:vegan=only). The directory lists strict-vegan operations because they make plant-based eating a default rather than an asterisk — every bioregion benefits from at least one.

Lily's Vegan Pantry — a fully-vegan eatery verified in OpenStreetMap as fully plant-based (diet:vegan=only). The directory lists strict-vegan operations because they make plant-based eating a default rather than an asterisk — every bioregion benefits from at least one.

Loco Coco — a fully-vegan restaurant verified in OpenStreetMap as fully plant-based (diet:vegan=only). The directory lists strict-vegan operations because they make plant-based eating a default rather than an asterisk — every bioregion benefits from at least one.

Mast Market — a health-food / natural-foods store verified in OpenStreetMap. See the Why-its-listed section for the directory's canonical reason.

Neat — a fully-vegan fast-food spot verified in OpenStreetMap as fully plant-based (diet:vegan=only). The directory lists strict-vegan operations because they make plant-based eating a default rather than an asterisk — every bioregion benefits from at least one.

Nudie Jeans Repair Shop — a strictly-organic shop or eatery verified in OpenStreetMap. See the Why-its-listed section for the directory's canonical reason.

Orchard Grocer — a fully-vegan eatery verified in OpenStreetMap as fully plant-based (diet:vegan=only). The directory lists strict-vegan operations because they make plant-based eating a default rather than an asterisk — every bioregion benefits from at least one.

Peacefood Cafe — a fully-vegan restaurant verified in OpenStreetMap as fully plant-based (diet:vegan=only). The directory lists strict-vegan operations because they make plant-based eating a default rather than an asterisk — every bioregion benefits from at least one.

Peacefood — a fully-vegan restaurant verified in OpenStreetMap as fully plant-based (diet:vegan=only). The directory lists strict-vegan operations because they make plant-based eating a default rather than an asterisk — every bioregion benefits from at least one.

Poción Lounge — a fully-vegan restaurant verified in OpenStreetMap as fully plant-based (diet:vegan=only). The directory lists strict-vegan operations because they make plant-based eating a default rather than an asterisk — every bioregion benefits from at least one.

Saravanaa Bhavan — a fully-vegetarian eatery verified in OpenStreetMap. See the Why-its-listed section for the directory's canonical reason.

Soda Club — a fully-vegan restaurant verified in OpenStreetMap as fully plant-based (diet:vegan=only). The directory lists strict-vegan operations because they make plant-based eating a default rather than an asterisk — every bioregion benefits from at least one.

Spicy Moon — a fully-vegetarian eatery verified in OpenStreetMap. See the Why-its-listed section for the directory's canonical reason.

A celebrated East Village vegetarian-and-vegan restaurant in Manhattan, founded 2015 — the chef came out of the pastry-chef world at Del Posto and built a tiny storefront focused on a single category-defining vegetarian burger. Relocated in 2023 to a larger Avenue A space (the former Odessa Cafe). Menu spans the namesake burger, a rotating sloppy-joe-style 'gelato' program, daily vegetable specials, and seasonal desserts. Multiple James Beard recognitions.

The Butcher's Daughter — a fully-vegetarian eatery verified in OpenStreetMap. See the Why-its-listed section for the directory's canonical reason.

The Little Beet — a fully-vegetarian eatery verified in OpenStreetMap. See the Why-its-listed section for the directory's canonical reason.

Vatan — a fully-vegetarian eatery verified in OpenStreetMap. See the Why-its-listed section for the directory's canonical reason.

Vegan Grill — a fully-vegan restaurant verified in OpenStreetMap as fully plant-based (diet:vegan=only). The directory lists strict-vegan operations because they make plant-based eating a default rather than an asterisk — every bioregion benefits from at least one.

Willow Vegan Bistro — a fully-vegan restaurant verified in OpenStreetMap as fully plant-based (diet:vegan=only). The directory lists strict-vegan operations because they make plant-based eating a default rather than an asterisk — every bioregion benefits from at least one.