New York, New York, the US

Vegan Meal Planner for New York Families

Weekly vegan meal plans built around New York's grocery stores and seasonal produce. Takes 5 minutes on Sunday. Feeds a family all week.

Vegan cooking in New York — here's what matters

Plant-based, legume-driven, whole foods. Everything's available year-round but prices fluctuate hard — buy in-season tomatoes, corn, and squash at Union Square Greenmarket.

Stores we plan around

Your weekly grocery list is built to match what's in stock at Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Key Food, plus 2+ more common to New York.

Local tip

Chinatown (Manhattan), Jackson Heights (Queens), and Flushing H Mart undercut chain grocers on produce and specialty ingredients.

What you'll cook with most

lentilstofuquinoakalechickpeas

Most of these are pantry staples. Your weekly list rotates 1-2 fresh proteins and 2-3 produce items around these basics.

Common questions

How does MealAI find vegan recipes that work for New York?

We've curated 350+ recipes tagged by cuisine, difficulty, and cook time. For New York, we prioritize vegan dishes that use ingredients easily found at Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and similar local stores. Average cook time is around 30 minutes.

I'm new to vegan cooking — is this too advanced?

Vegan cooking is generally easy. We tag each recipe by difficulty. If you're new, start with easy dishes and skip anything marked hard — takes about 2 weeks before you feel comfortable cooking without looking at the recipe.

What if I also want non-vegan meals?

No problem. MealAI lets you pick up to 3 cuisine preferences. Your plan will mix vegan with whatever else you choose — a common pattern is Vegan 4 nights a week and 3 flex nights.

Do I need to live in New York exactly?

Not at all. Pages like this one help us match you to nearby grocery options. If you're in New York but not New York, most of the same stores work. Elsewhere in the US, we cover all major chains.

Is this really free?

The free tier includes 2 meal plans per month, smart grocery lists, and the full recipe library. Pro is $7.99/month — unlocks unlimited plans and AI recipe generation from what's in your fridge. No credit card needed to start.

Stop asking "what's for dinner?"

Built for New York families who like vegan food and want 5 more minutes of their Sunday back.