Harlem now boasts a solid selection of vegan eateries.
In the past few years the neighborhood has welcomed not only two brand new vegan restaurants, but the second location of an uptown pioneer—plus a vegan doughnut bakery.
Ready to start exploring? Here's where to go, from south to north:
Central Harlem 2100 Frederick Douglass Blvd between W 113th and W 114th Sts
What started as a wildly-popular takeout-only spot in 2020 is now a full-fledged sit-down restaurant serving soul food- and Caribbean-inspired dishes like vegan fried chicken and vegan oxtail.
East Harlem 1 E 118th St between Madison and Fifth Aves
A new bakery specializing in vegan donuts featuring creative ingredients such as matcha buttercream, peanut butter and jelly, and an Indian-inspired mix of saffron, rosewater and cardamom.
• East Harlem 52 E 125th St between Park and Madison Aves
• Central Harlem 349 Lenox Ave between W 127th and W 128th Sts
This East Harlem vegan pioneer whose fans include Mayor Eric Adams offers tasty Caribbean-style vegan stews served from the steam table, plus veggie burgers, fresh juices, shakes, and desserts.
Central Harlem 300 W 135th St between Frederick Douglass Blvd and St. Nicholas Ave
Serving up plant-based burgers with names like One Night Stand and Sloppy Toppy, this fast-growing vegan chain out of Atlanta opened a takeout spot in Harlem last year.
Sugar Hill 763 St. Nicholas Ave between W 148th and W 149th Sts
This Ethiopian restaurant with a down-to-earth vibe features a fully vegan menu including the Ethiopian Veggie Combo, a plate of injera bread topped with classic stews made of ground chickpeas, red lentils, and more.
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