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Best Vegan Restaurants in SoHo

Updated July 28, 2026 · Ranked by combined rating and review volume

Honest disclosure: we set out to find the five best, but only 1 food & drink spot in SoHo cleared our bar. Quality over quantity, right?

Where to find the best vegan restaurants in SoHo

Le Botaniste
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Le Botaniste

127 Grand St, New York, NY 10013, USA
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★★★★★4.7(1,031 reviews)

Le Botaniste stands out as a magical destination for plant-based dining, offering a diverse menu that's both delicious and nutritious. Guests rave about the customizable build-your-own bowls, especially the coconut curry, and the exquisite brownie with cashew cream. The vibrant, botanical-apothecary themed interior provides a beautiful backdrop for enjoying their fresh, non-bland, and often ethnic or seasonal vegan creations.

Brownie with cashew cream, amazing!Customizable build-your-own bowls

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How we ranked the best vegan restaurants in SoHo

Every place on this list is scored by a Bayesian weighted formula combined with a volume bonus. It rewards consistent positive feedback at scale, not just a high average rating — a 4.9-star place with 12 reviews ranks below a 4.6-star place with 800.

score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C + γ × log₁₀(v)

The prior m adapts to each neighborhood: it's the median review count among local candidates. So 200 reviews counts as “small sample” in dense markets like the West Village, but “solid” in quieter neighborhoods. Places with extreme review volume that clearly dominate their peers are promoted to #1. No paid placements — every spot earns its position via the public data.

Frequently asked about SoHo vegan restaurants

What is the highest-rated vegan restaurant in SoHo?

Le Botaniste has the highest Google rating in our list of the best vegan restaurants in SoHo, with 4.7 stars across 1,031 reviews.

How are the best vegan restaurants in SoHo ranked?

Each place is scored using a Bayesian weighted formula that combines its average Google rating with its review count. This pulls small-sample places toward the local mean — so a 4.9-star spot with 12 reviews is ranked below a 4.6-star spot with 800 reviews. Volume and consistency matter, not just an inflated average.

When was this ranking last updated?

This ranking of the best vegan restaurants in SoHo was last refreshed in July 2026 using the latest Google ratings and review counts. Restaurants and bars change constantly — always verify hours and current status before visiting.

Why isn't my favorite vegan restaurant on the list of best vegan restaurants in SoHo?

To be considered, a place needs enough Google reviews for the rating to be statistically meaningful (at least 5 reviews, ideally 25+). Newer or hyper-local spots can be excellent but score lower until enough people review them. Boundaries also matter — a spot just outside the SoHo area may show up on a neighboring ranking instead.

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