One of the absolute best things about NYC? There’s a restaurant for literally every craving and dietary preference. And while I’m not vegan, I love exploring vegan spots—partly out of curiosity, partly because vegan chefs are low-key culinary wizards when it comes to reimagining classic dishes. One place that totally blew me away? Ladybird. I ordered the sausage, egg, and cheese on a maple-glazed English muffin (yes, it tastes as dreamy as it sounds), and my date went for a trio of bao buns stuffed with cauliflower and mushrooms. Let me just say—if you had blindfolded us, we would’ve sworn we were eating the real deal. The ‘egg’ and ‘sausage’ were eerily close to the original and hit that perfect sweet-savory balance. My date actually looked at me mid-bite and asked, “Are you sure this is vegan?!” But the real star of the show? The matcha tres leches. Light, fresh, and totally addictive—we demolished it in under a minute. I don’t think I said a word the entire time. Just pure, silent dessert bliss. I’m already plotting my return because there are way too many things left on the menu I want to try. If you haven’t been to Ladybird yet, this is your sign to go. Vegan or not, your tastebuds will thank you.