Vegan or not, these days, chefs are using more vegetables in their dishes instead of putting hunks of meat. Especially in Australia, people are becoming more sensible towards consuming meat and opting for vegetarian options. Melbourne, Australia’s most livable city, is well known for its vegan food culture. In fact, Melbourne was recently voted the third most vegan-friendly place in the world. Though the city is not 100% vegan, you can find vegan options in almost every restaurant here. Some restaurants are entirely based on a vegan menu, while many others have added vegan options on their menu along with meat items. If you are a vegan, and looking for some super cool vegan restaurants in Melbourne, here is the list of top 10 to help you out:
Smith and Daughters
One of the fastest popularity gaining vegan restaurants is Smith and Daughters. This Latino restaurant is based entirely on vegan food. The owners are said to be the pioneers of Melbourne’s vegan food culture. You must be wondering how old the café is? Well, it was only two years ago when this restaurant was opened to the public. This was previously one of Fitzroy’s oldest pubs. Later this pub was converted into the house of vegan cuisine in Melbourne. From fried eggplants to broad beans, smoked cheese, and broccolini, the restaurant makes flavorsome dishes by blending unique ingredients. You are surely going to love eating here!
Evie’s Disco Diner
This Disco Diner is designed especially to pay homage to 80s New York. Apart from the beautiful sitting area, the menu is so innovative that it works for both vegan and non-vegan customers. If you want a pattie burger and your non-veg friend wants the same, you both can have the same order, but one with meat and the other with 100% vegan ingredients. Enjoy your hearty vegan meal at Evie’s Disco Diner with a game of bingo!
Kevabs
Kebab is a Turkish word that is meant for kebabs. It is one of its kind vegetarian restaurant that has all the kebabs on the menu. All these kebabs are meat, eggs, dairy, and lactose-free. This restaurant clearly stands in the most righteous place since they provide transparent details about the ingredients used. Here you can enjoy your kebabs without any feeling of greasy and meaty odor. Other than offering kebabs, it is also known for its gluten-free chips that are readily available as a snack to munch on.
Red Sparrow Pizza
Enjoy a taste of Naples right in the heart of Melbourne at the Red Sparrow Pizza! It is the finest vegetarian pizza baked on a wood base. It comes with a very fine toppling of non-dairy mozzarella with the best vegetarian ingredients on the pan. The dough is made so fine that you can taste the crunch and smell of vegetarian spices added to it. There are a delicious variety of pizzas to choose from. Their best ones from the menu include the Hawaiian pizza, pizza with patatas bravas toppings, and the most famous cheese and tomato pizza. No matter what you choose, you can never get wrong with the selection as each pizza here is finger-licking good!
Sister of Soul
If you are a true foodie, this place is a one-stop for your cravings. Sister of Soul has a menu designed with dishes from all over the world. You can enjoy any cuisine and any meal you desire for. Burritos, sap bol, prawns, noodles, and anything you feel like munching in are readily available here. The meatiest Indian cuisine in a completely non-veg avatar will definitely be a fun venture for your taste buds. Soul sister works for your soul as well. This is because they do charity for a community garden firm that uses all their waste as fertilizers for growing vegetables and fruits.
Matcha Mylkbar
Matcha Mylkbar is a café that features emerald green drinks. It is famous for its green lattes and also for its range of smoothies available. Alongside their bar, they also have a scrumptious menu for their customers. The garnishing and the colors of their food make every vegan person melt over it. The best part about them is that they are very famous for their sweets and delights made out of completely vegan ingredients. Enjoy the picturesque plant-based meals, mainly consisting of matcha. Some of the must-try items here include plant-based DIY bowls, acai bowls, and fruits and vegetable smoothies.
Loving Hut Melbourne
This restaurant is a meat specialist. It focuses mainly on fake meat dishes such as ham, sushi, prawns, and chicken. You name the kind of chicken you’re craving, and they’ll fake it to perfection for you. It is mainly a pan Asian style restaurant with all the vegetarian ingredients. How about getting a stack of fake meat for home as well? Yes, they have a readily available grocery store, especially for people who want to have a taste of their fake meat even at home. You can have any of the meat and other vegetarian ingredients that you might need for cooking your best fake meat dish.
Shokuiku
It’s a very fun name for a very organized place. Shokuiku is one of its kind restaurant where all the processed food is readily available. This food is, of course, 100% vegan. Shokuiku takes pride in promoting the vegetarian diet. They not only make deliciously fresh processed foods along with the raw appearance, but they also have workshops, seminars, and sessions to raise awareness about the vegetarian diet. Don’t miss out on their popular savory bread, a slice of the banana loaf with a cup of coffee.
Vegie Bar
A very economical and cozy place to eat is Vegie Bar. It has regular vegetarian items on its menu that have exceptional taste, which makes the customers go for rounds of their orders. The Vegie Bar has been serving vegan foods for more than two decades now. They offer delicious vegan food that doesn’t only look beautiful but also tastes awesome. Some must-try colorful dishes at the Vegie Bar include Laksa, Schnitzel Sandwich (all vegan), Mee Goreng, and Tokoname Bowl.
