Bushwick’s vegan scene is a vibrant culinary landscape where plant-based creativity thrives. From street corners to renovated warehouses, local restaurants transform classic dishes into innovative, cruelty-free masterpieces that challenge traditional dining expectations.
Neighborhood gems like Bunna Cafe, Loving Hut, and Santa Salsa showcase the depth and diversity of vegan cuisine, offering everything from Ethiopian-inspired platters to Latin American street food that delights both herbivores and omnivores.
Explore Bushwick’s most delicious plant-powered dining destinations!
Featured Vegan Restaurants in Bushwick
Bunna Cafe
What to Expect
Traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony every weekend
Description
Bunna Cafe serves vibrant, 100% plant-based Ethiopian cuisine featuring traditional dishes like slow-stewed vegetable wats, spiced lentil platters, and hearty injera bread. Their communal dining experience showcases complex, aromatic vegan dishes that celebrate Ethiopian culinary traditions with bold, layered flavors and stunning presentation.
Where: Bushwick | More Info: Bunna Cafe
Loving Hut
What to Expect
Pan-Asian vegan menu with extensive global flavor range
Description
A vibrant vegan restaurant serving pan-Asian cuisine with creative plant-based twists. Their menu spans global flavors, featuring standout dishes like crispy General Tso's Delight with battered soy and broccoli, and spicy sesame dumplings. The intimate Bushwick space offers inventive vegan comfort food with bold, satisfying flavor profiles.
Where: Bushwick | More Info: Loving Hut
Santa Salsa
What to Expect
Village Voice-acclaimed hot dog with crushed potato chips
Description
Venezuelan street food spot serving up bold Latin American cuisine with crowd-pleasing classics like the award-winning Perro con Todo hot dog. Featuring hearty meat and vegetarian options, Santa Salsa delivers generous portions of tequeños, yuca fries, and loaded sandwiches in a casual Bushwick setting.
Where: Bushwick | More Info: Santa Salsa