Meatless Mondays are one of the many ways people try to cut down their meat consumption. Stop by one of these great vegan spots for lunch or dinner for a great, filling Meatless Monday meal.
Seasoned Vegan
55 St Nicholas Ave
Seasoned Vegan is now open on Mondays! You can stop by for dinner to grab their baked mac and cheese, crawfish in garlic sauce, or any of their other delicious menu items. It also has a great atmosphere, perfect for a dinner date or catching up with friends after work.
Monday Hours: 5PM to 10PM
MTHR Vegan
329 W49 St
If you find yourself in Midtown, MTHR Vegan is perfect for a tasty lunch or quick dinner. They have a lunch special from 11:30AM to 3PM – any burger with chips, fries, or a side salad, and soda – as well as three combo specials available till 5PM every day. You can grab burgers, sandwiches and sides, and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are available.
Monday Hours: 11:30AM – 10PM
Orchard Grocer
78 Orchard St
Orchard Grocer is a deli that specializes in vegan food. They have daily specials (which they post on Instagram) and offer a menu of delicious lunch + dinner items. Whether you’re looking for a sandwich to eat on the way to work in the morning or want a bowl for lunch, you can head to Orchard Grocer for some great options.
Monday Hours: 8AM to 8PM
Jajaja
162 E Broadway; 63 Carmine St
With two Manhattan locations, Jajaja would be perfect for a relaxing dinner at the end of a stressful day. You can grab pupusas, enchiladas, tacos, bowls, and more alongside a cocktail or two.
Monday Hours: 11AM to 12AM
by CHLOE.
One of the more well-known vegan chains, by CHLOE. serves up filling salads along with burgers/sandwiches, desserts, and sides (including a tasty mac). They have several locations in Manhattan, so you’re sure to find one close enough to sit down and grab a bite to eat! You can find by CHLOE. at:
- 185 Bleecker St – 11AM to 11PM (Weekday hours)
- 60 W 22nd St – 7:30AM to 10PM
- 240 Lafayette St – 11AM to 10PM
- 1 Rockefeller Plaza – 7AM to 10PM
- 181 Front St – 11AM to 10PM
- 1385 Broadway – 10:30AM to 9PM
- 630 Lexington Ave – 10:30AM to 9PM
Honorable Mention:
Veggie Grill
12 W 23rd St
While it’s not open yet, vegan chain Veggie Grill is expected to open their New York City location this year. Honestly, I’ve been anxiously waiting for them to open since I tried Veggie Grill in Los Angeles. Once they open, they’ll have bowls, sandwiches, salads, and more on their menu.
