Over the years, the concept of vegan food has drastically changed. Gone are the days when we would stereotype vegan food as cans of chickpeas or dehydrated vegan patties. Now, vegan food is unapologetically delicious, and people are changing their food style thanks to the numerous benefits the vegan diet has. It does not matter where you fall on the spectrum of herbivore to carnivore or are just looking to try out vegan food; Auckland has tons of vegan restaurants with delicious food to give you the best veggie dining experience.
In this blog, we are shortlisting the top 10 vegan restaurants in Auckland to help you decide where you should dine in the next time you are in the city.
Forest
Forest is a small vegetarian and vegan restaurant that serves a three-course set menu. Their menu is subject to change weekly, and they try to incorporate seasonal produce as much as they can into their dishes. The restaurant operates five days a week, and its service and ambiance are a solid 10/10. Forest tries their utmost best to promote sustainability and to reduce waste as much as they are able to. Because of their sensible approach, and their unique dine-in style, this place is a must-visit. The dishes are creative and have a lot of flavors incorporated in them. Their artichoke semifreddo and baked kumara are truly out of this world.
Gorilla Kitchen
This vegan eatery was established in 2017 and is passionate about promoting the concept of whole organic food served either raw or cooked. At Gorilla Kitchen, you will see the traditional techniques of fermenting and sprouting being incorporated with modern ways to produce delicious dishes. They are very famous for their vegan burgers, fries, nachos, wraps, salad, pies, and rolls but the dish that will steal your heart is the cauliflower wings. The restaurant also hosts open mic events, quizzes, and mingles to keep their guests well entertained.
Tart Bakery
For all the vegan tart lovers out there, Tart Bakery is your heaven. The restaurant has a wide range of cabinet food such as sandwiches, tarts, and delicious donuts. Here you are truly spoilt for choice. Since the restaurant is very keen on being environment friendly they use animal-free and preservative-free products and produce. Their menu is extremely delicious too, especially their creamy mushroom pie and pizza bread.
The Butcher’s Son
The Butcher’s Son is very famous for their vegan smoothies and acai bowls. They provide you with numerous options of plant-based milk to pair with your coffee while you devour their delicious desserts. Contrary to any popular steak house, this restaurant promotes vegan food to its fullest and inspires meat eaters to visit the restaurant over and over again. Their food is easy on the conscience and always bursting with flavors. The menu has something for everyone, from the salads to the nachos and burgers. This place has a very relaxed and casual atmosphere paired with Instagram-worthy food and drinks.
Little Bird Kitchen
This fresh and fabulous restaurant has a very wholesome vibe to it. At Little Bird Kitchen, most of the dishes which will be served to you will be anything but cooked. The coffee they serve is organic and filtered and very different from the ones you have tasted before. The restaurant is an ideal spot for breakfast and brunch because after eating their delicious vegan food, you will be feeling fresh and healthy till your next meal. Their gingerbread spiced rhubarb waffles and Vietnamese crepe with avocado and pickled turmeric carrots are highly recommended.
East
If you are craving South Asian and South East Asian vegan food, then East is the perfect place for you to visit. The restaurant is being run by a family which is vegetarian themselves, and their menu is 75% vegan. The chefs specialize in Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Sri Lankan, and Indian cuisine and give you plenty of options to dig in. The dishes here in the East have bold flavors and incorporate a number of ingredients in every dish they make. For starters, their crispy cups filled with Thai chili jam and pineapple, mushroom and truffle dumplings with chili oil are just out of the world. Moreover, their desserts are so divine that you will remember their taste for a long time.
Fat Kitty Café
Fat Kitty Café is another great eatery in Auckland that specializes in Pan-Asian fusion cuisine. Both vegans and non-vegans are head over heels for this small restaurant. Their chai and hashbrown with torched vegan mozzarella cheese will make you want to try them over and over again. They also serve vegan baked items such as pies, cakes, and sandwiches which are prepared on the site. Fat Kitty Café provides you with a refreshing take on their breakfast and lunch menu.
Lord of the Fries
This ethical, fast food restaurant is predominantly famous for its hot chips, vegan hot dogs, and burgers. Lord of the Fries sources local produce and creates dishes with internationally inspired flavors. The eatery was first opened in Melbourne, Australia, but fortunately, it was brought to Auckland. The restaurant’s ambiance is very casual and is the vegan version of Mcdonald’s and Burger King but with delicious and unprocessed food. You can enjoy their all-day breakfast food and can look out for holiday hours as well.
Khu Khu Eatery
For all Thai vegan food lovers, Khu Khu Eatery provides you with spicy, colorful, and appealing food to melt your taste buds with sheer deliciousness. This eatery has abolished the concept of boring and tasteless vegan food. The menu is small, but it has been carefully crafted to satisfy the needs of their diners. They also keep on changing their menu so every time you have something new to eat. However, their Panang curry and drunken duck noodles are the epitomes of flavor bombs.
Revive Cafe
One of the oldest and possibly the best vegan restaurants here in Auckland is the Revive Cafe. They are famous for their amazing salads and hot pots. For anyone who is looking for healthy food on the go, this restaurant is for you. Some of their best dishes include potato salad and blueberry cheesecake. Moreover, there is always something new to eat every single day thanks to their daily changing juices, hot meals, and smoothies. The dishes are not heavily priced, and you can enjoy their healthy food to the fullest.
