Caravan has been in operation for over 3 decades now. Some would even call it an old-school spot for NYC vegans. The real deal. They also have tons of gluten-free options (perfect for someone like me). It's all organic too. And you can feel it is all made with attention and love.
Located at 405 East 6th Street, in downtown Manhattan -- in the East Village area.
not sure if brooklyn/queens is within the area you want recs for but this spot is one of my favs. really good vibes, cool people, and they got super good vegan bar food