Veganuary is a challenge to go vegan for 31 days. If you’re looking to transition to a plant-based diet, considering going meatless once a week, or just want to try something new, check out these great vegan spots in the area! We picked a variety of local favorites and spots you may have missed over the past couple of years.

New Jersey

Vibez Vegan Cafe
82 Hutton St, Jersey City

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What they offer: soul food, fresh juices/smoothies

Website: https://www.vibezjuicecafe.com/

Gaia & Loki
346 Grove St, Jersey City

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What they offer: fusion dishes, winter specials, handheld foods

Website: https://www.gaiaandloki.com/

VegBar
464 Newark St, Hoboken

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What they offer: comfort foods, fresh juices/smoothies

Website: https://eatvegbar.com/

Veggie Heaven
473 Cedar Ln, Teaneck

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What they offer: Chinese food, Asian-fusion dishes and drinks

Website: https://veggieheaventeaneck.com/

Urban Vegan
915 Broad St, Newark

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What they offer: biscuit sandwiches, burgers, bowls

Website: http://myurbanvegan.com/

Michezo
329 Valley St, South Orange

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What they offer: platters with burgers/sandwiches, taquitos, or crab cakes

Website: https://www.michezovegan.com/

Vegans of Seitan
243 W St George Ave, Linden

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What they offer: comfort foods, dinner platters

Website: https://vegansofseitan.com/

Freakin’ Vegan
708 Anderson Ave, Cliffside Park

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What they offer: comfort foods

Website: https://www.freakin-vegan.com/

New York

Vegan On The Fly
24 W 45th St, New York

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What they offer: comfort/street foods

Website: https://www.veganontf.com/

Vegan Deli
1650 3rd Ave, New York

What they offer: vegan deli sandwiches

Planta Queen
15 W 27th St, New York

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What they offer: Asian-fusion dishes

Website: plantarestaurants.com/location/planta-queen-new-york-city/

Plant Baked
117 E 7th St, New York

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What they offer: baked goods, pastries

HipCityVeg
28 E 12th St, New York

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What they offer: burgers/sandwiches, breakfast

Website: https://hipcityveg.com/

NuLeaf
23 W 23rd St | 888 8th Ave

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What they offer: bowls, sandwiches/wraps

Website: https://www.eatnuleaf.com/

Sestina
67 2nd Ave, New York

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What they offer: pasta dishes

Website: https://www.matthewkenneycuisine.com/sestina