Good Grub: Vegetarian Lunches in Manhattan

Looking for lunch in all the right places! There's no shortage of great spots for lunch while sightseeing in Manhattan. Many of the top notch spots are dinner-only, so I've compliled a list of where you can get an amazing veg lunch. From fast casual burgers to Chinese to elevated veg cuisine, here are my list of great spots. Not all of these spots are "veg exclusive" so if you'd prefer an all-veg spot, I've indicated those omnivore joints (and let you know what to order for veg!).

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Quick Bites + Burgers

All'antico Vinaio

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‌Definitely an omnivore spot, and home of the BEST sandwich I've had in a long while. Huge, fluffy foccacia on a loaf as big as your head. Go for the LA Broadway or the LA Caprese. Amazing sandwich. I dare you to eat the whole thing. A great option for take out for a picnic in Central Park.

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Vegan On The Fly

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‌A great spot for Middle Eastern food fixes, burgers, fries, and vegan drumsticks. Get the chopped cheese for a real NYC sandwich experience.

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Lekka Burger

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‌Better for you and the planet! A variety of tasty burgers with house made patties, fun flavors like masala and peri peri (even fried pickles!), great sides, it's a great spot for a burger lunch.

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Jerrell's BETR BRGR

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‌Another burger spot that's 100% plant based (also great for late nights!). Solid burger + fries + shake combo when you're in the mood for it.

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Sit Down + Enjoy

The Butcher's Daughter

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‌A gorgeous spot for a relaxed lunch or brunch in Nolita (and expanding elsewhere). Great juices and bowls with outdoor dining.

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Peacefood Downtown

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‌A variety of veg options, including some raw choices. The highlight is the amazingly huge variety of fresh vegetarian baked goods.

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Beyond Sushi

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‌Now in multiple locations, a solid vegetarian sushi option (way more than just a sad cucumber roll) or share one of the bigger plates of pan-Asian choices.

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The Meatball Shop - Hell's Kitchen

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‌Omnivore. A meatball shop? Hear me out. They've got veg and vegan options, nice salads, and tons of great homey sides as well as a veggie lasagne. It's great for a mid-day Italian fix or a cold weather lunch to warm you up.

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The Original Buddha Bodai Kosher Vegetarian Restaurant 🥬 佛菩提

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‌Are you in Chinatown? Head to this place for some authentic vegetarian Chinese food with all the classics--from dumplings to BBQ to General Tso. Or get dim sum so you can try everything! If the shark fin is vegetarian, should I still eat it? Deep questions.

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Get Fancy

PLANTA Queen | New York

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‌Another sophisitcated choice for your veg lunch, PLANTA focuses on riffs on traditional Asian dishes. Great atmosphere and clever dishes make for a great long lunch.

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abcV

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‌Light, fresh and fancy, abcV creatively treats vegetables like the kings and queens they are. An upscale option for a sophisticated veg lunch--if you're trying to convince your omnivore pals that plants are amazing, this is a great spot.

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California-based traveler focused on short attention span travel. My guides provide info on how to make the most of a short trip and find the best eats (usually healthy/veg!) in town. I've spent the last 22 years traveling, living, and working overseas and love experiencing the very best a place has to offer even if I don't have a lot of time. My guides focus on 2-4 day trips in a place. I tend to get out into nature🌲, check out great restaurants 🍽️, and find great coffee ☕️. 📍Currently: San Jose, CA 🇵🇹 Soon: Albufeira, Portugal 🌎 visited 80+ countries 🏃🏼‍♀️ fast break expert 🏔 mountaineer & paragliding enthusiast 🌱 plant forward + foodie ☕️ coffee lover ✈️ married to an airline pilot, so I live that #nonrev life ____________________________ Shop my guides to suss the best things to do with not a lot of time. There's a sample guide or two available for FREE! so check it out. New!: Cartagena and Medellin Colombia Coming soon!: Algarve, Portugal, Global Pizza Quest, San Jose Burrito Throwdown

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