Once you know where all of the best vegan restaurants in Sydney are located, you’ll soon realise we are indeed spoilt for choice!
From awesome Sydney vegan restaurants to some of the best vegan cafes in Sydney, we’re here to show you how to find some of the best places to eat regardless of whether you’re vegan, vegetarian or a meat eater!
In this post you’ll find the best vegan pizza in Sydney, vegan ice cream, vegan doughnuts, vegan yum cha in Sydney and so much more to discover right here in the city.
We’re sharing some of our personal favourite vegan restaurants in Sydney as well as some of our readers’ favourites too!
If you’re looking to eat more plant based food in Sydney or just looking to adapt a more healthier lifestyle, then bookmark this post as you should try out all of the vegan cafes in Sydney mentioned in this post.
1. Little Turtle Enmore
Little Turtle in Enmore is a wildly popular fully vegan healthy eatery serving Thai plant based cuisine. Vinita Chumsri opened her dream restaurant in 2019 at 21 years old and has put everything into her stunning menu to make a memorable experience for everyone.
The plant based alternatives to traditional Thai dishes are inventive, such as Hor Mok (a traditional seabass curry served in banana leaves) is made with pearl mushrooms and tofu and served inside a coconut; an amazing vegan twist on a classic dish.
Try the pineapple fried rice served in a pineapple and topped with cashew nuts, delicious!
2. Speedo’s Cafe in Bondi
Speedo’s Cafe in Bondi is also one of our favourite vegan cafes in Sydney. Although the menu isn’t strictly 100% vegan, it’s got some great options you need to try.
Speedo’s Cafe regularly wins the most Instagrammable cafe in Sydney award because not only does the food look good, it tastes good and you get a great view looking out to Bondi Beach.
Another great point about it is, it’s one of the only cafes in Sydney to stay open until 5pm on weekend. Sounds bizarre right? But weirdly a lot of cafes in Sydney close at 3pm regardless of what day it is.
3. Calle Rey in Newtown
Have you ever heard of a vegan Mexican and Peruvian restaurant with a Japanese twist? Us neither!
Think black prawn toast with avocado cream or falafel tacos. One thing you are promised here is flavour! With a menu of sharing plates and a live music bar, Calle Rey is the place to socialise and savour unique dishes. Try out their set tasting menu or drop by for a much-loved Taco Tuesday!
Check out our Best Things To Do In Newtown guide to help you plan a fun night bar hopping after dinner! |
4. Yulli’s in Surry Hills
Yulli’s in Surry Hills is another great restaurant and has been around for a while now (which means it’s the goods!). I ordered the caramelised silken tofu and it was to die for!! A-mazing!
Book yourself a table downstairs though. We didn’t book and ended up moving three times before we found the best seat outside.
Upstairs is more of a laid back affair and a bit more like a pub than a restaurant with low lighting, low seating and tables rather than a restaurant.
5. Cafe Sydney in Circular Quay
Did you know Cafe Sydney is a vegan friendly restaurant in Sydney?
Cafe Sydney is not only a fantastic fine dining restaurant in Sydney with an amazing view of Sydney Harbour, it’s a great restaurant to spend the evening with people who have various dietary requirements.
This is an excellent restaurant for a special date or to impress anyone with the fantastic views of the harbour and great service.
6. Shift Eatery in Surry Hills
Shift Eatery in Surry Hills is a favourite with our reader Lucy Asher @Lucyra28. This vegan deli is located right near to Central Station and is her go to for lunch during the week.
With salads and plant based sandwiches to choose from (including a classic vegan schnitzel), her go to favourite is a toasted sandwich and their Gimme That Protein smoothie which is a blend consisting of peanut butter, cacao, banana, chocolate protein and coconut milk. Sounds delish!!
7. Gigi’s Vegan Pizza in Sydney
Gigi’s Pizzeria honestly produces THE best pizza in Sydney by a mile and the entire restaurant is 100% vegan.
The Italian family owned restaurant decided to make the switch to an all vegan menu a while back. Although that’s a big call to make with a pizzeria, they told me their restaurant is even busier now!
Gigi’s Pizza is an exceptional pizzeria and a great date night place.
Look out for the pumpkin pizza, it’s amazing and order a fresh green salad to go with it! The only let down is they don’t do gluten free pizzas (they’ve only got one pizza oven) which is why I’ve only been there a few times as my stomach is on the sensitive side! Honestly, it’s easily one of the best vegan restaurants in Sydney!
8. Kindness Cafe in Darlinghurst
With their being so many vegan options around these days, Sydney is also home to a vegan Thai restaurant called Kindness Cafe in Darlinghurt. We were told about this awesome find from our reader LucyAsher @lucyra28. Her go to dish is a simple roti and massaman curry! We can’t wait to try this place out as well!
9. Yellow Restaurant in Potts Point
Yellow Restaurant became the first 5 Star Sydney vegan fine dining restaurant a few years back and it certainly doesn’t disappoint.
We had the 7 course degustation menu and I have to say the service was impeccable and the food was out of this world, serving up some of the most delicious vegan food in Sydney. You’ll be wondering what on earth you’re eating because it’s so different to anything you’ve had before – but in a good way!
If you’re looking for one of the best vegan restaurants in Sydney for date night, go to Yellow Restaurant!
10. Iku Wholefoods in Sydney
Although it’s technically not one of the vegan restaurants in Sydney Iku Wholefoods is a great work lunch option in Sydney if you’re looking for vegan food. It’s 100% vegan and is more of a takeaway option (although their cafes tend to have a small section for sitting down).
Our go to is always the lasagna with a side salad but the dhal is also good too. They’ve got nine stores located all around Sydney but our go to tends to be in Westfield Mall in Pitt Street on Level 5.
11. Comeco Foods in Newtown
From plant-based sushi to delicious doughnuts, Comeco Foods is an exciting vegan restaurant in Newtown. Every dish is made with natural and gluten-free ingredients so not only Sydney vegans will love this place. Only open for takeaway and delivery, Comeco Foods is the perfect relaxing lunch stop with a Vegan spin.
12. La Petite Fauxmagerie in Newtown
An incredible vegan cheesemonger we needed in Sydney! With a wide range of local and international soya, tofu and nut-based cheeses, there is something for everyone to try, whether you are Vegan or just curious. Drop by for a cheese feast with meat alternatives for a charcuterie delight and finish off with a crazily good Vegan croissant or cupcake. Le Petite Fauxmagerie is bringing cute Parisian elegance to the Sydney vegan scene and we’re here for it.
13. Egg of the Universe in Rozelle
Egg of the Universe is an awesome wholefoods cafe and yoga studio in Rozelle.
They serve up some of the best home made vegan food in Sydney as well as lots of other options for meat eaters too. This means it makes it much easier when choosing where to eat with people who have various dietary requirements in Sydney.
Make sure you eat outside in their lovely garden when you visit!
14. Mister Toastie at Marrickville Markets (Sundays)
I saw Mister Toastie at the vegan festival but the queue was so huge I didn’t bother to see what the fuss was all about. Luckily they are also based at Marrickville Markets so it wasn’t a problem in getting my hands on their vegan toasties. It was worth the visit as I loved it after missing a good cheese toastie since I went vegan!
15. Chachas Vegan Gelato Bondi
Chachas has been making dairy free, vegan and refined sugar free gelato since 1986! It sure does stand out in the Italian food scene.
All gelatos are made from their homemade seed or nut butters and sweetened with brown rice syrup and dates! Yum!
Would you try their turmeric and cardamon flavour? How many gelato shops do you know with this option?
16. Lord of the Fries
Many people walk into their small fast food takeaway on George Street and have no idea but Lord of the Fries is actually 100% plant based fast food in Sydney.
You’d be forgiven to think it’s just another similar to Macdonalds style of place but everything on the menu is vegan!
17. Soul Burger
On the topic of fast food, Soul Burger in Glebe is an awesome 100% vegan restaurant in Sydney you need to try! There are three Soul Burger’s in Sydney to choose from; Randwick, Glebe and Newtown so you’re in luck if you need to get a quick cheap bite to eat in Sydney! I doubt you’ll find a better place serving up vegan burgers in the city!
18. Funky Pies in Bondi
Funky Pies is an awesome little Sydney vegan cafe serving up a classic Aussie pie but everything here is 100% plant based! Based in Bondi, you’ll be able to also choose from a mixture of salads and smoothies as well.
19. Eden in Bondi
Eden in Bondi is a new Sydney vegan cafe located just off Bondi Beach! Rated by our reader Stephanie King, Eden offers up various dishes from pizzas to burgers and even their take on fysh tacos. Blink and you probably wouldn’t even know it’s vegan by this menu!
Make sure you check out the Eden Famous Green Sliders – mini plant based burgers which are so good, you’ll be coming back time and time again!
22. The Hold in Manly
Not only did our friend Azar mention The Hold in Manly to us recently, one of our readers, Joe Faith also mentioned how good it is to be able to go to a place and eat with vegan and non vegan friends in Manly.
This vegan restaurant in Sydney is more like a pub. With a full bar and burgers to get you by, they also have a seperate awesome vegan menu as well.
23. Bad Hombres
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Bad Hombres is a popular vegan Mexican restaurant in Sydney right now and it’s located right next to Central Station in Surry Hills. Our friend Labrina absolutely loves the “Crocante” Eggplant w/ Sweet “Salsa Macha”, Pepitas, Cashew Crema & House Cheddar. She also mentioned the vibe is awesome there which is always a bonus!
Now let me tell you, we’ve been to vegan Mexican restaurants before in Sydney and this is not like the others (ie the same dish just served up in slightly different variations!). Expect to be completely wowed by Bad Hombres!
24. Acai Cafes in Sydney
Acai is a great breakfast or treat option and it’s usually vegan too (just check the granola doesn’t have honey on before ordering).
There are so many acai cafes you need to know about in Sydney, so you can check out our guide for the Best Acai In Sydney. Some standouts includes Bare Naked Bowls in Manly and Bronte which we visit regularly.
25. Govindas in Sydney
Govindas in Sydney is a legendary vegetarian and vegan restaurant in Sydney. This family run restaurant has been running for over 40 years which that in itself is an achievement in the Sydney dining scene!
You’ll find traditional Indian buffet options which even made us feel like we were back in India as the food is so good.
The best thing about Govindas is you can pay for both the buffet and a movie afterwards. That’s right, Govindas has their own cinema playing up to date movies you’ll find at the bigger cinemas in Sydney.
Check out our list of the Best Cinemas in Sydney, of course Govindas made the list!
26. Golden Lotus in Newtown
Golden Lotus in Newtown is an 100% one of the best Vietnamese vegan restaurants in Sydney and has been around for a while now – which means they must be doing something good!
We have been a couple of times and it’s definitely worth a visit if you’re looking to eat a bit cleaner.
We love the Veganism Is Magic neon sign in the entrance, something to remind you of why eating less or zero meat is not only good for you but for the planet 🙂
27. Alibi Bar at Ovolo Woolloomooloo Hotel
The beautiful Ovolo Woolloomooloo Hotel is also home to Alibi Bar, a 100% plant based restaurant. It’s also home to world renowned plant based chef, Matthew Kenney.
Our reader Hayley Cartledge says it’s her go to vegan restaurant in Sydney. Her favourite dishes include mac & cheese balls and the peeking duck, so make sure you check them out.
Make sure you go for the seven course vegan degustation menu at Alibi Bar to get a real taste of the food.
I haven’t tried it out yet but a few year back I went to Ovolo Woolloomooloo for a dinner and they produced a vegan menu for me which was absolutely exceptional. I doubt you’ll try food this creative anywhere else in Sydney! I cannot wait to try out Alibi Bar soon!
28. Bondi Wholefoods
Although it’s not 100% vegan, Bondi Wholefoods is an excellent healthy cafe in Sydney with vegan-friendly dishes. Their smoothies and acai bowls are worth paying a visit for alone.
There’s also a small shop in the cafe you should check out, not forgetting to buy a raw cake on your way out!
29. Nutie Whole Foods Surry Hills
Nutie Whole Foods is a fully gluten free shop serving delicious cakes and donuts with some awesome plant based options. First based in Balmain, they opened their Surry Hills store to meet the demand of thei gluten free menu deliveries around Sydney. Their vegan donuts look incredible and the flavours change each week.
30. Tian Ci Vegan in Darlington
Going for a casual banquet Chinese meal is a favourite for a lot of people and Tian Ci Vegan dishes completely deliver! We’re talking veggie peking duck, veggie lemon chicken and plant-based beef with oyster sauce, and of course, let’s not forget the complimentary “prawn” crackers! The service here is impeccable and one of the best vegan eats serving up delicious food!
Best Vegan Restaurants in Sydney
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