You can eat Vegan in the Big Apple.
Even in cosmopolitan New York City it can be a trial to find quality vegetarian and vegan restaurants, but whatever your diet needs, there is a restaurant in the Big Apple for you. There are many restaurants that are 100 percent vegan, and most offer specials for those who prefer a raw-food diet or who prefer to eat only foods using organic ingredients. Add this to my Recipe Box.
Sprout Craft Cafe
Sprout Craft Cafe guarantees that all its ingredients are locally grown using organic methods and fair trade principles. The menu is mostly gluten-free and the cafe specialized in raw food diets. Many ingredients, including the entire desert menu and cheeses, are made within the cafe itself. In addition, Sprout Craft Cafe offers classes and workshops on the sustainability movement and an agricultural technique known as sprouting.
Sprout Craft Cafe
2 Maiden Lane
New York, NY 10038
(212) 608-7190
sproutcraft.com
Lula's Sweet Apothecary
Lula's Sweet Apothecary is a vegan dessert shop on 6th Street. All menu items are dairy free and some selections are also gluten-free. Offerings include vegan ice creams, brownies, and floats with dozens of toppings, syrups and sauces available as side orders. Gift cards of various denominations can be ordered through the website.
Lula's Sweet Apothecary
516 E. 6th St.
New York, NY 10009
(646) 912-4549
lulassweetapothecary.com
Peacefood Cafe
Peacefood Cafe, praised by New York Times food critic Florence Fabricant for its sophistication, offers all vegan fare. Most entrees are cooked, but there are a few provided for those who seek a raw-food diet. An assortment of coffees, teas, juices and smoothies are available.
Peacefood Cafe
460 Amsterdam Ave.
New York, NY 10024
(212) 362-2266
peacefoodcafe.com
Blossom
Blossom has three locations in New York City. It won the New York Magazine's Eat Out Awards in 2008 and 2009 for Best Vegetarian Restaurant. Dishes offered are primarily of Italian or French influence, however some Thai and Brazilian dishes are also available. It is able to cater for special occasions. Reservations are recommended if you wish to dine at its original location on Ninth Avenue.
Blossom
187 9th Ave.
New York, NY 10011
(212) 627-1144
www.blossomnyc.com/site/
466 Columbus Ave.
New York, NY
(212) 875-2600
1522 1st Ave.
New York, NY
(212) 988-2221
Caravan of Dreams
Caravan of Dreams is a Kosher-certified, 100 percent vegan restaurant on 6th Street. A wide variety of juices, smoothies, and coffees are available and entrees include both raw and cooked cuisine. Most food served in the restaurant qualifies as organic. Live music is performed every evening. They are available for catering. A delivery service is provided for those south of 23rd Street, east of 5th Avenue, north of Delanczy and west of Avenue "D".
Caravan of Dreams
405 E. 6th St.
New York, NY 10009
(212) 254-1613
caravanofdreams.net/
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