Kerrie Joyce 
Earlier this year, Plant Based News declared New York City the best city for vegans in 2025 with 2,420 vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free restaurants. Given Hoboken’s proximity to the Best Vegan City, some local restaurants have taken on the mission of diversifying their menu. There are even a few restaurants on the west side of the Hudson that are 100 percent vegan, some of which are homegrown in Jersey or expanded to the Garden State as a result of success in NYC. As a vegan and Hobokenite, I love the opportunity to support fully vegan businesses, but more often enjoy vegan-friendly options at non-vegan restaurants — allowing me to go out with my mostly omnivorous friends and family without being limited to a depressing spring-mix salad or fries. We can confirm: the “sixth Borough” has plenty to offer the vegan or vegan-adjacent community. Read on for a list of vegan and vegan-friendly places to dine in and around Hoboken.
Vegan Businesses
Gaia + Loki | 346 Grove Street, Jersey City
Located at 346 Grove Street, Jersey City, Gaia + Loki boasts a fully vegan menu of dishes from countless different cooking traditions. Some of my go-to orders are the Gyro, Meatball Sub, Empanadas, and Lumpia. Notably, the restaurant also has a fully vegan brunch menu on weekends, and vegans know that breakfast food options are a rare find outside of big cities.
Jerrell’s Betr Brgr | 210 Hudson Street, Jersey City
In 2021, Jerrell’s Betr Brgr opened its first location in NYC’s Soho neighborhood at 117 Sixth Avenue. The restaurant is a 100% vegan burger and fast-food joint, slinging milkshakes and double-decker sandwiches reminiscent of a Big Mac. Shortly after their grand opening, the restaurant expanded to the Garden State, opening an additional location at 324 Washington Street in Hoboken. The burger spot has since moved to nearby Downtown Jersey City and is available on delivery platforms like Uber Eats. Jerrell’s is also a great late-night eats option, which is often when vegan options can be even more scarce.
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Rose Rock Bakeshop | 498 Palisade Avenue, Jersey City
Just on the other side of the 2nd Street Lightrail station, Rose Rock Bakeshop has a regular table at the Riverview Farmer’s Market each Sunday. The market is within the town lines of Jersey City, but is only steps away from Hoboken’s Housing Authority, and well worth the walk up Mountain Road’s “100 Steps.” Rose Rock Bakeshop is a fully vegan bakery that has no brick-and-mortar storefront yet, but does frequent pop-ups at farmers’ markets, pride festivals, and more. The bakeshop offers options to pick up or doorstep delivery. Personal favorites from the bakeshop’s pop-up include the Lemon-Cardamom Roll and Strawberry Shortbread.
Vegan Friendly Latin + Central American Cuisine
Jajaja Mexicana | 2100 Kerrigan Avenue, Union City
In a recent expansion upon their NYC success, the owners of Jajaja Mexicana have opened yet another restaurant location, serving a fully veganized menu of authentic Mexican recipes. Some favorites include the Birria Tacos, Taco Tazón Salad, Enchiladas Mole, and Churros. The new Garden State location is takeout/delivery-only, located at 2100 Kerrigan Avenue in Union City. Despite the distance from the Mile Square City, platforms including DoorDash and Uber Eats yield swift delivery and little to no added fees.
La Isla | 104 Washington Street, Hoboken
La Isla Restaurant is a Cuban diner located at 104 Washington Street in Hoboken, right outside of Hudson County’s Little Havana neighborhood, initially opening in 1970. The restaurant is committed to serving traditional Cuban cuisine using the “freshest and most genuine ingredients,” according to its website. The restaurant was even included in Eater’s 15 Top Restaurants to Seek Out in Hoboken. It has one standalone vegan option, which is more than enough choices since it is nothing short of fantastic. The Empanada Vegana is filled with potato, curried cauliflower, and edamame, and is served with mango-pineapple chutney.
Orale Mexican Kitchen | 341 Grove Street, Jersey City
While its Uptown Hoboken location sadly closed its doors in early July to the dismay of many, Orale still has locations in Jersey City and Morristown, New Jersey. Fully vegan menu options include the phenomenal Mushroom “Crema” Enchiladas and the Vegetariano Tacos. While this is not a plant-based business, the restaurant emphasizes being inclusive of those with dietary restrictions, curating wholesome options that make no sacrifices in protein content or flavor. About half the guacamole options are vegan to start, with the option of ordering a tasting flight to satisfy vegans and non-vegans alike. The tequila menu, weekly specials, elaborate mocktails, and fun atmosphere make it a great spot for celebrations with friends or family, with a menu that guarantees options for everyone.
Vegan Pizza + Italian Spots
The Brick | 1122 Washington Street, Hoboken
The Brick is an Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria with both a traditional menu and a separate, fully vegan menu with plenty of hearty options, including a ‘chicken’ Caesar wrap, vegan pizza pies, pastas, and desserts. The restaurant is located in Uptown Hoboken at 1122 Washington Street, and has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating to dine in. It has options for takeout and delivery, and you can order delivery directly from the website.
Olivia’s Dining + Cocktails | 1038 Garden Street, Hoboken
Since most vegan restaurants and options tend to be more on the fast-casual side, one standout restaurant with an upscale atmosphere and a vegan menu option is Olivia’s in Uptown Hoboken. Located at 1038 Garden Street, Olivia’s high-end menu is reminiscent of a steakhouse; however, under the menu’s “Pasta” section, there is a Vegan Bolognese complete with vegan cheese. For special occasions or date nights, Olivia’s is a great option to accommodate all dietary restrictions without sacrificing an elegant atmosphere.
Otto Strada | 743 Park Avenue, Hoboken
Otto Strada is another pizzeria and BYOB Italian restaurant in Hoboken that recently reopened following a temporary closure after a fire earlier this summer. The menu includes personal pies and entrees, with the vegan pizza option appropriately named “The Vegan”. Pleasantly surprising, the pie isn’t a sad combo of sauce, crust, and bell peppers — but a complete dish with a roasted garlic cream sauce. The summertime ambiance of the outdoor dining area is unmatched.
Tony Boloney’s | 263 1st Street, Hoboken + 363 Grove Street, Jersey City
Tony Boloney’s Pizza is a hallmark of Downtown Hoboken’s First Street nightlife scene. While the 263 1st Street location is temporarily closed at the moment following a recent fire, the Jersey City location remains open and able to deliver to Hoboken. With five vegan pie options, two of which are new additions, the vegan options are ample, even at midnight. At any given time, they will have two vegan pizza pies available by the slice, which is rare since most often, other non-vegan pizzerias will only offer vegan options as a full pie. The slices available at the Hoboken location include Vegan Pinky and the O.G. Vegan. The pizzeria also serves vegan mozzarella sticks and subs.
Other Hoboken Honorable Mentions
Antique Bar + Bakery | 122 Willow Avenue, Hoboken
Antique Bar and Bakery is one of Hoboken’s most famous restaurants, with a rich history including a century-old 30-ton coal oven from its beginning as a bakery. In 2017, the spot reopened at its original location at 122 Willow Avenue in Downtown Hoboken as an upscale dining establishment with swanky retro decor and a seasonal menu. While there are no explicitly vegan dishes on the menu (hear me out), on two separate occasions of dining with friends, the staff has gone above and beyond to create a vegan option out of thin air, when I was only expecting to have drinks and then grab a slice from Tony’s on the walk home. On one occasion, it was spaghetti squash pasta without egg or carbonara sauce, and instead a medley of roasted tomatoes and vegetables, on another, a pomodoro pasta.
Gotan | 770 Jackson Street, Hoboken
Gotan is a café located at 770 Jackson Street in Hoboken, along with other locations in Jersey City and Weehawken. Due to its ample seating, Gotan is a great spot to grab brunch with friends on the weekend. The Cauliflower Tahini sandwich is vegan as-is without the need to request any substitutions. Gotan also has an extensive drink menu, serving almond and oat milk.
KikiLu Gelato | 900 Garden Street, Hoboken
Nestled at 900 Garden Street in Hoboken, artisanal gelato shop KikiLu will have customers lining the sidewalks waiting for authentic Italian desserts, including cannolis, affogatos made with a Lavazza espresso bar, and most importantly, gelato. Like its sister business Otto Strada, vegans were not forgotten in the curation of Kikilu’s menu, with options including a decadent Sicilian dark chocolate gelato and refreshing Sicilian mango sorbet. The menu is often changing, but there has never been an occasion where there were no vegan options available in my experience.
Organic Basic Food | 204 Washington Street, Hoboken
The natural foods store at 204 Washington Street in Hoboken isn’t exactly a restaurant; however, Organic Basic has an entire case of prepared vegan foods near the front of the store. The prepared options include wraps, sandwiches, cakes, mac + cheese, and hearty bean salads. In addition to those, plenty of vegan grocery items are available at the small business that would normally only be found at bigger stores farther away. Some favorites include Abbot’s Butcher meat products and all Forager products. HG pro tip: this store has an extensive selection of vegan ice cream.
Tosti Cafe + Kitchen | 1024 Washington Street, Hoboken
Tosti is another spot where one can find the elusive vegan brunch option. The cafe has been serving a “contemporary American menu” in the Uptown Hoboken area since 2018 at 1024 Washington Street. Since the menu includes tofu scramble as a side or addition, I was easily able to order the Huevos Rancheros with tofu instead of egg and without mozzarella. The lunch and dinner menus also include a vegetarian chili, which can be made vegan by omitting cheese. There is also an abundant coffee, tea, and bubble tea menu with the almond and oat milk options.
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