Vegetarian Restaurants Near Union Square in NYC

New York City is famous for many things, including a varied and world-class restaurant scene. Vegetarians, who often find their dining choices limited elsewhere, enjoy an incredible variety of establishments throughout the city. The following sampling of restaurants includes establishments that are vegetarian but not necessarily vegan. All within 1/2 mile of Union Square in New York (Broadway and W 14th St). All prices listed are as of December 2009.

Maoz Vegetarian

Maoz is a global chain of small vegetarian falafel fast food restaurants with two locations near Union Square. The menu is simple but there is a salad and toppings bar and the French fries are a perennial favorite. Maoz is a good option for a quick meal on the go but there is not much seating available inside. The Union Square restaurant opens at 7:30 a.m. on weekdays. Both locations are open for lunch and dinner.

Maoz Vegetarian
38 Union Square East (between 16th and 17th St)
New York, NY 10003
(212) 260-1988

59 East 8th St (between Broadway and University Place)
New York, NY 10003
(212) 420-5999
maozusa.com

Pure Food and Wine

This upscale vegan restaurant in Gramercy Park specializes in raw food cuisine and fine wine. Pure Food and Wine has been a featured New York eatery in Forbes and New York Magazine. The dishes are made with local organic ingredients and no gluten, dairy, tofu, tempeh or seitan is used. During the summer, patrons can enjoy the outdoor private garden. Entrees alone range from $25 to $40. Pure Food and Wine is open daily for dinner.

Pure Food and Wine
54 Irving Place
New York, NY 10003
(212) 477-1010
oneluckyduck.com/purefoodandwine

Curly's Vegetarian Lunch

Curly's Vegetarian Lunch is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This blue plate diner serves vegetarian and vegan comfort food at reasonable prices: everything on the menu is $13 or less. Dishes include omelets, vegan pancakes, a variety of burgers, several Mexican options, salads and sandwiches. Desserts like bread pudding and banana chocolate chimichangas are also available.

Curly's Vegetarian Lunch
328 East 14th St (between 1st and 2nd Ave)
New York, NY 10003
(212) 598-9998
curlyslunch.com

Angelica Kitchen

Angelica Kitchen is an organic vegan restaurant that incorporates local produce into every dish. Some of the core menu items include a dragon bowl made up of rice, beans, tofu and steamed vegetables, an open-faced tempeh sandwich and norimaki. Dishes range between $10 and $20. Angelica Kitchen is open daily, does not accept reservations, only accepts cash and does not serve alcohol, although patrons are welcome to bring their own wine.

Angelica Kitchen
300 East 12th St
New York, NY 10003
(212) 228-2909
angelicakitchen.com

Resources

Union Square Neighborhood Website

Article Written By Patricia Rose Lynn

Patricia Rose Lynn completed her Ph.D. in Spanish language and literature in 2009 and holds several information-technology and teaching certifications. In addition to her teaching and work in academic technology, Lynn works as a freelance writer and has authored many articles on such topics as the college selection process and animal rights.

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