Vegan
American
Fast food
Vegan comfort food restaurant open since Nov '21 offering gyros, platters, salads, bowls, sandwiches, burgers, and fries. Open Mon-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm, Sun 11:00am-7:00pm.
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24 W 45th St (at Between 5th and 6th Aves), New York City, New York, USA, 10036
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292 Reviews
First Review by Poundie
tequilaisvegan
Points +59
Holy [censored] wow - Edit
That chicken sandwich was insane
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LikeItMatters
Points +115
Great vegan “junk” food! - Edit
I loved this option when I spotted it on Happy Cow - and it did not disappoint! I had the chopped seitan with bbq in a bun - hit the spot! I strongly recommend as long as you are gluten tolerant!
Read morePros: Service, Food, Location
Cons: Tiny - not much seating , Drinks could improve , Not the healthiest… if that matters
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DanielleF33
Points +420
“Most amazing fast food” - Edit
My (recently plant based - 9 months) boyfriend says best fast food he’s ever had so….there’s that!
Read moreIt was very good:)
Updated from previous review on 2025-10-22
Pros: Excellent taste!, Great diverse options, Good portions (platters)
Cons: As always I feel pricey! but worth it I think.
Veganonthefly
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear your boyfriend enjoyed the food. We understand our prices might seem a bit higher, but we’re committed to using top-quality ingredients and maintaining high standards—especially with today’s inflation. Your support truly means a lot to us!
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vegonugs
Points +1894
Good if in a hurry/ craving junk food - Edit
Good for last min, food was a little bland but it’s fast food (so not exactly healthy lol)
Read moreVeganonthefly
Thanks for the feedback! We’re surprised to hear you found the food a bit bland — that’s not something we usually hear about our flavors. We’d love to make it up to you — stop by anytime and we’ll gladly remake your meal fresh for you. Appreciate you giving us a try!
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sushruth
Points +52
Tasty vegan fast food - Edit
I ordered through a touch screen (I prefer human interaction, though), and my food was ready quickly. While it was a bit pricey, the portion sizes were generous. I chose a seitan platter, which tasted fantastic, and the spices were just right for my palate. There's a small area at the back for dining in. I would definitely like to try this place again when I'm next in New York.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-10-18
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Meganimals
Points +559
Great shakes! - Edit
While it did end up costing $15 after adding in taxes and tip, it was a very very good vanilla shake! Everything I was looking for!
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MeMeMeow
Points +565
Delicious - Edit
Wow, I haven’t had Mac n cheeze that delicious in a while. The loaded fries were amazing but huge portions! Lucky I have food left over tomorrow
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andyjng
Points +5893
Vegan Junk Food at its Finest - Edit
Let's take a popular, junk-food vegan truck and roll it into it's own brick and mortar and you get Vegan on the Fly.
Read moreI first tried them when they were a truck and now happily enjoy this small, sit down shop where you can indulge in some tasty vegan comfort food. Note that this is not meant to be healthy but a once-in-a-while kind of situation.
You order at the front before finding a seat in the back. I went with their loaded Mac n Cheese with shredded beef and it was a lot! Both in the quantity and also in taste. The cheesy flavors were on point and the mix of sauces with the mock meats made this quite a meal. I definitely had to share this with someone and could not finish it myself.
While I enjoyed their food, I was disappointed that they didn't have a bathroom which means you'll have to find another business in the meantime.
Cons: No restroom available
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Sarah90
Points +220
Incredible Mac ’n’ Cheese! - Edit
We visited Vegan on the fly twice because their Mac ’n’ Cheese is simply amazing – creamy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. If you love vegan comfort food, this is an absolute must-try!
Read moreJust a small note: if you’re sensitive to salt, it might be a bit strong for you. For us, though, it was just perfect and definitely a highlight.
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Mr.Roland
Points +384
Macn Cheese - Edit
Die macn cheese sind unfassbar gut, vor allem mit den toppings
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willlucy
Points +50
Delicious - cosy little spot - Edit
Absolutely incredible , super speedy and delicious
Read morePros: Quick, Lots of options , Friendly
Veganonthefly
Thank you!
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veganmccartney
Points +82
OMG DELICIOUS!!! - Edit
Amazing!! Expensive considering it is touch screen fast food ordering, but the flavours make up for it! I only got the NcFilA sandwich and sweet and spicy drumsticks. They were incredible!!!!
Read moreVeganonthefly
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you enjoyed the NcFilA sandwich and sweet & spicy drumsticks — they’re definitely guest favorites. We understand your point about pricing, and while being in Times Square does bring higher operating costs, we do our best to make sure the flavors and quality make it worthwhile. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again
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darrenb
Points +2164
Delicious food - Edit
Came here for a quick takeaway before taking the LIRR from Grand Central. Food was very quick, and was delicious. We had the beyond mac bowl bbq (very unexpectedly spicy but nice), nashville hot chicken burger, and fries. All very nice.
Read moreVeganonthefly
Thanks for stopping by before your train! Glad you enjoyed the Mac Bowl, Nashville Hot Burger, and fries — hope to see you again soon.
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leg
Points +490
would go back - Edit
the jerk chicken was really good and the mac and cheese beneath it was decent. the service was really fast, but i feel like it is a bit overpriced. $17 for a single gyro feels like a bit much.
Read moreVeganonthefly
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the jerk ‘chicken’ and appreciated our quick service. We understand your concern about pricing — being in the heart of Times Square comes with higher operating costs — but we work hard to deliver quality, flavorful vegan meals that make it worthwhile. We appreciate your support and hope to serve you again.
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BonnieSpringsteen
Points +585
Okay - Edit
Okay for a snack on the go. Would not recommend to dine in. The Gyro wrap was not bad
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YenniVegan
Points +38
Excelente - Edit
Pedí un hamburguesa de la casa muy buena, me atendieron bastante rapido, no tuve tiempo de probar más opciones pero definitivamente recomiendo.
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KellyPadua
Points +164
Delicious food but no water - Edit
We got the chick'n sandwich (regular not deluxe), chopped impossible cheese sandwich and fries. The food was delicious, particularly the sauces and crispness of the chick'n. They were out of bottled water and would not provide cups of water. No available bathroom. Coming from out of state, the lack of water is particularly odd but otherwise, it was good food.
Read morePros: So many options!, Really good food
Cons: No water (bottled or cups), No bathroom, Limited seating
Veganonthefly
Thank you so much for visiting and for your thoughtful feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food, especially the sauces and the crispiness of the chick’n sandwich.
Read moreWe sincerely apologize for the inconvenience during your visit — we had run out of bottled water that day due to a delayed delivery, and unfortunately, we do not have a public restroom on site. We understand how that can be frustrating, especially for out-of-town guests, and we truly appreciate your understanding.
We hope to welcome you back soon for an even better experience!
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plantbased__god
Points +241
Perfect gyro sandwich - Edit
The flavors and the texture on the gyro were on point. The Mac bowl with Nashville sauce was tasty but on the spicy side for sure. Loved it overall.
Read morePros: Good service, Fast, Good portions
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Lyssbek
Points +83
Definitely visit if you can!!! - Edit
I went the other week with my best friend who is not a vegan (in the slightest) and we both were extremely satisfied with the food. It's a cute little spot with a little instagram photo wall.
Read moreWe ordered the jerk chicken gyro, the chicken tenders box and a strawberry milkshake. All very very good. Milkshake had real strawberries in it and the gyro had a great flavor and texture. Chicken tenders were pretty basic but good none the less.
Pros: Great food, tons of unique options, Cute photo area
Cons: Very narrow hallway to order in, 2 rows of bar seating only
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cjennings2023
Points +224
Classic comfort food! - Edit
Visiting NYC for work and I was so excited to have so many vegan opens again! Vegan on the fly was right across from my hotel. Absolutely delicious, huge portions, great flavors. Not too greasy either for being comfort food.
Read morePros: Flavors , Portions , Variety on the menu
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Chad_and_Emily
Points +2924
Small space, good food - Edit
Excellent food but very few seating options.
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jadaruss
Points +2077
There are so many good options in nyc… - Edit
There are so many good VEGAN options in nyc… this place is not one of them! Old food, Mac and cheese was sweet? (All cheese was sweet tbh) felt like a wasted meal on my short trip.
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MatthewGoderre
Points +242
Yummy Comfort Food - Edit
I ordered delivery to my hotel room due to rain, but it still tasted relatively fresh. I started off with the sausage empanada which was a little disappointing. The dough was ok and well cooked but the filling was lacking something, it tasted like just a bolognese sauce, some cheese or more cheese would have helped it. The Beyond Mac and Cheese bowl was GREAT! the Mac and cheese has a great taste, reminded me of an upscale Kraft. The beyond chicken was crispy and well cooked, the BBQ sauce and Ranch were also spot on. The flavors and textures all blended deliciously!
Read moreUpdate: Came back after two years and the food is still bomb! I dined in this time, but unless you’re nearby or want to skip the delivery fee, takeout is the way to go. The seating area is tiny—just a few stools and shallow counters. I had the mac and cheese bowl with double vegan kefta. Still an excellent comfort food spot!
Updated from previous review on 2023-06-16
Pros: Delivery, Comfort food, Yummy
Cons: Empanada a little bland, Dining in is cramped.
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plantbasedblues
Points +70
Good option for a quick bite - Edit
Stopped by for a takeaway meal after work. I went for a gyro with Jerk vegan chicken. Very messy but good flavor. Knocking off one star since it was a bit overpriced, but I will certainly try this again next time I'm in the neighborhood
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KJH
Points +34
Great food, tiny place - Edit
I ordered the signature burger which was very good and very big. I found the people behind the counter to be very nice and helpful.
Read morePros: The food, The servers
Cons: No rest rooms!!, Very small place to eat.
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YubiaPayano
Points +152
Muy bueno - Edit
está muy bien el sitio, La comida muy ricaaaa
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-06-07
Pros: la comida rica, el servicio excelente, el local acogedor
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lentils_af
Points +950
Solid vegan junk food - Edit
My gf got the gyro, I got the chopped cheese. Good stuff, scratched the vegan junk food itch.
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