Best Vegan Restaurant Berlin: My Berlin Vegan Guide
It’s taken me the best part of the last seven years to wrap my head around all the best vegan restaurants Berlin has in store and I’m excited to finally present you with this best vegan restaurant Berlin guide. Just for y’all, I’ve eaten my way around the best vegan Berlin trail, chomping on great food like the finest vegan burgers, vegan currywurst, vegan doner kebabs, vegan donuts, vegan cakes… in fact, just pick your favorite food. I’ve probably eaten it vegan in Berlin. I’m pretty blown away by the explosion of new vegan Berlin restaurants in the last year, so I’m excited to present you with my 2023 edition of this vegan restaurants Berlin guide. Living a vegan lifestyle in Berlin is a dream. We even have vegan supermarkets! Berlin is the main dish.
The problem with spending seven years trying to eat all the best vegan Berlin food and vegetarian food is that it’s such a vibrant vegan scene, it’s constantly expanding. I keep thinking I’ve eaten at all the best places, then overnight another five incredible vegan food Berlin places appear. So this list of the best vegan restaurants near me gets constantly updated with my latest discoveries from the lots of vegan restaurants that keep on appearing.
This is, therefore, by no means a definitive list of everywhere you should eat… but it is, in my humble opinion, the best Berlin vegan food you should add to your Berlin itinerary. So read on, drool, book your weekend in Berlin, and feast to your heart’s content on the best vegan food in Berlin.
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Best Berlin Vegan Restaurants: My Current Favorite Places
1. Brammibal’s Donuts
Talking of the best vegan places in Berlin… Scattered all across town, a small part of the American dream lives on in this vegan café with this classic treat, which has been oh-so-deliciously veganized. If the song “Oh I went downtown and walked around the block/I walked right into the donut shop…” was part of your childhood, then Brammibal’s will be a sugary sweet heaven for you and maybe the best vegan restaurant Berlin possibly has. Not only are their vegan donuts hands down the best in Berlin (or, might I even say, in Europe) but they’re also wildly creative with their flavors. The wide variety changes monthly (plus a changing weekend special) so they always keep us on our feet and wanting more. A vegan breakfast Berlin staple for those with a sweet tooth. Monday is vegan cinnamon roll day FYI. They also have free Wifi.
Instagram // Various locations
2. Alaska Vegan Bar
Alaska has been in existence for quite a while now, but only recently did I fall completely in love with it. An unpretentious curb-side terrace in a residential area of Neukölln hides delicious vegan versions of Spanish tapas that are great at any time of day — seriously, give it a try for boozy weekend brunch. The patatas bravas are a reason alone to make your way there, but literally, everything on the long menu is stellar, down to the amazing quality of their sourdough bread. The service is friendly, the ambiance is great, the prices are more than fair, really, you cannot go wrong here! They also have vegan piña coladas!
Reuterstraße 85, 12053 Berlin
Instagram // Directions
3. Calm Coffee
Instagram has been a great place for cute cafés to flourish this past year, with easy-to-share pretty interiors and even prettier food and drinks. One place that’s fast becoming a regular weekly pit-stop for me is Calm Coffee and their changing menu of delicious yeasty vegan buns and “cloudy” drinks. I think the photos speak for themselves, but all the buns and “cloudy’s” (a creamy and dreamy layered drink of various flavors, pictured above is the mango-matcha version topped with matcha-flavored oat cream) are vegan (there are also a few non-vegan menu items, despite what Happy Cow says). Look out for the fruit buns (strawberries and raspberries) they are TO DIE FOR. Great iced coffee in the summer too!
Wühlischstraße 38, 10245 Berlin
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4. Gazzo
There are a few other places where you can get really great vegan pizza in Berlin (la Stella Nera, Sato, Zero Stress), but Gazzo is my favorite, both for the quality of the pizza (dat sourdough crust tho) and the ambiance/location. Beware that the place isn’t 100% vegan, but there are always many vegan options on the menu and the vegan cheese they use is absolutely delicious. The sourdough is soft, thick, and chewy and there’s a great wine menu alongside. Best enjoyed on a steamy summer day on the terrace. The place could definitely use more vegan desserts (there were none at the time of my visit), but I’m so excited about Gazzo, I just want to eat pizza there day in and day out. To top it off, they use only local, sustainable, and natural ingredients. The best vegan pizza according to me. If you prefer thick crust or are into Neapolitan-style pizzas, try Gemello.
Hobrechtstraße 57, 12047 Berlin
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5. Chimneys
Make sure you’re not planning to eat a full meal shortly after eating something from Chimneys vegan cafe because this will for sure ruin your dinner – it’s a meal in and out of itself. And a perfectly legitimate one, I reckon, if slightly pricey. But what more can you ask for on a hot day when you’re craving something sweet. These are over the top, but they are delicious, freshly baked, and, well, they look amazing!
6.Vegano Flavors
For those who miss a big juicy steak (or not), Vegano Flavors packs a punch in flavor and originality with their Middle Eastern all-vegan meaty plates. Not one for the gluten-intolerant however, but this is truly meat alternative done very, very right, full of flavors, plus amazing hummus, great bread and lovely service.
Raumerstraße 6, 10437 Berlin
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7. FREA
FREA is one of the few vegan fine-dining options in Berlin (there is also Lucky Leek, Cookies Cream and Oukan Dining mentioned below) and has something really special going on in that it is also zero waste. The plant-filled interior design screams class and the seasonal menu of creative dishes is more than top-notch. A little bit on the pricey side for some, but of course you get what you pay for and everything from the vegan menu at FREA is amazing and of top quality. The wine menu is also great. My favorite spot to have a fancy vegan meal on a special occasion — very romantic! The main course selection is stellar.
Kleine Hamburger Str. 2, 10115 Berlin
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8. Vincent Vegan
Out with the rubbery soy patty, this is veggie burger fast food heaven. I wish Vincent Vegan had chosen a better location to finally set sail in Berlin, but I understand that they are trying to reach the mass, and I guess a brand new shiny mall is the place to do that (sometimes they operate out of their food truck at events). The fact remains that the brand new East Side Mall is an eyesore like I’ve rarely seen, and the only ever reason I will step food inside is to grab me one of the amazing Beyond Burger from Vicent Vegan. I’m sure everything else is also good, but that’s all I’ll ever eat from there, despite the hefty price, and despite the shitty location. That burger trumps everything else possible. Grab two or three, just in case, and cross over to the East Side Gallery to eat them. Another great option for vegan burgers is Lia’s Kitchen in P.berg.
Tamara-Danz-Straße 11, 10243 Berlin
Instagram // Directions
9. Veganz
How many cities can pride themselves on having a fully vegan grocery store chain? Well, Berlin obviously does and Veganz is your one-stop shop for a large selection of vegan cheeses, amazing snacks, cream cheese, yogurt, chocolate, granola bars, ice cream, and everything else you could think of. Veganz grocery stores have it! Having vegan shops that offer all those vegan products is one of the best parts of living in Berlin!
Warschauer Str. 33, 10243 Berlin
Instagram // Directions
10. Li.Ke
Holy peanut sauce. Li.Ke hasn’t been opened for that long but already has a jam-packed terrace most evenings, and there’s a good reason for that: it’s delicious and some of the best vegan food Berlin currently has in store. The decor is extremely garish and fun and tacky and so very Thai, and that’s what drew me in the first place. Beyond the great atmosphere, there’s some really amazing vegan Thai food to be had (it’s all vegan, yes!), sticky rice (yes!!!!), and what the hell, vegan fried eggs (try them, they’re amazing!). Pair with a visit to the Boxi weekly market right across the street (food on Saturday and second-hand on Sunday).
Grünberger Str. 69, 10245 Berlin
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11. Greenfinch
Greenfinch is a lovely hip café in Prenzlauer Berg. The food is all vegan and you’ll find things like sourdough, hummus bowl, and muesli, as well as the main reason for me to visit — a glorious stack of vegan pancakes followed by one of their daily amazing cakes. There are also a few lunch options to pick from. A beautiful little cozy space to start the day with a vegan brunch!
Käthe-Niederkirchner-Straße 10, 10407 Berlin
Instagram // Directions
12. Holy Flat!
Neukölln is fast becoming my fave hood to hang, and HOLY FLAT! is definitely one of the reasons why. Healthy, natural & environmentally friendly bowls, with hands down the best damn tofu I’ve ever had (in the kimchi bowl, depicted above). The food is inspired by European, Middle Eastern, Central, and South American flavors, and everything is available in vegan and vegetarian meal options. There’s also a HOLY FLAT! in Prenzlauer Berg.
Lenaustraße 10, 12047 Berlin
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Eberswalder Str. 22, 10437 Berlin
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13. Han West
Fans of Asian food and all things dumplings and soy sauce, rejoy! Han West is a fantastic hole in the wall where you order outside and then eat at the lovely adjacent bar. They have a few options, but I always opt for the vegan combo box, which has a little bit of everything (some dumplings, a steamy bao bun, and some french fries served with all sorts of dips). It’s a big meal that I always end up somehow finishing because it is so delicious. This is also my go-to lazy Sunday delivery option. Super delicious!
Görlitzer Str. 69, 10997 Berlin
Instagram // Directions
14. Vux
One of the best vegan restaurants in Berlin when it comes to cakes… Vux has some pretty incredible food, and Berlin has some pretty incredible vegan cakes. So when I say that Vux has the best cupcakes in town, that should not… repeat, should not be taken lightly. In particular, the peanut butter cupcake. It’s like peanutty heaven in cupcake form. If that’s not up your street, there’s sure to be something else that will suit you – Vux has so much choice for cakes that to say you’re spoiled is a massive understatement. It’s also one of the top vegan restaurants Berlin has for brunch.
Wipperstraße 14, 12055 Berlin
Facebook // Directions
15. Tsu Tsu
A recent discovery of mine, Tsu Tsu offers vegan (and non-vegan, there are some animal products in the kitchen) Japanese fried chicken that is crunchy and greasy and amazingly delicious. Served with a wedge of lemon and some sides such as edamame, french fries, or onigiri, eat this curbside on the lovely Graefestraße with a cold beer on a sunny day and thank me later. Summer in Berlin, and the vegan living is easy 😉 Tsu Tsu is the vegan food option you didn’t know you needed! Just good food and reasonable prices.
Graefestraße 2, 10967 Berlin
Instagram // Directions
16. Oukan Dining
A relatively newcomer on the now expanding Berlin vegan fine dining scene, Oukan has absolutely no comparison point or competitor when it comes to the quality of both the dining and the overall experience. Located in a dark alley of Mitte, entering Oukan already feels like some underground clubby business. You’ll be greeted at the entrance with a drink of your choice while you wait for your table to be ready. If you can afford it, I suggest fully splurging and trying the 7-course menu with wine pairings. The staff is fun and there is nothing stiff about the experience. Au contraire, there’s something quintessentially “Berlin” about the whole thing — it’s dark, grungy, and underground. And most obviously the food is absolutely incredible. It’s expensive but totally worth it. Wouldn’t be surprised if they get themselves a Michelin Star in coming years.
Ackerstraße 144, 10115 Berlin
Instagram // Directions
17. Factory Girl
Sadly not many brunch places in Berlin take reservations, and I fell victim to arriving too late to a snake of people wrapped around the block waiting for a spot Factory Girl on several occasions. But low and behold, one morning, I managed to get in. All that for one thing and one thing only: this messy business called COCO ANJELA. An indulgent creamy pile of changing flavors that is 100% vegan and 100% delicious. Sure, there’s a bunch of other great vegan dishes on the menu, but COCO ANJELA is THE reason to come alone.
Auguststraße 29c, 10119 Berlin
Instagram // Directions
18. The Sanctuary
The Sanctuary is a fully vegan Italian bakery located in Mitte. Not a whole lot to say here, as I think the image speaks for itself. Excellent pastries (some savory things too), great coffee, tiny place (so best for takeaway). It’s so so lovely, you should make it a pit stop for a treat if you can — you won’t regret it, I promise! Just delicious food and a vegan paradise.
Torstraße 175, 10115 Berlin
Instagram // Directions
VEGAN-FRIENDLY HOTELS IN BERLIN
If you know anything about vegan travel destinations, then you’ll have seen Berlin consistently appearing – and now you understand why. It’s quite simply unrivaled — it even has vegan and vegan-friendly hotels! And if you’re planning your trip to Berlin, you need at least a week or two to get around everywhere – and you’d better practice your competitive eating before your visit as there are no less than 600 vegan-friendly restaurants in the entire city! And a cozy place to roll to at the end of the day you must have. Here are my picks.
Do check out my full list of Berlin accommodation recommendations here.
1.Almodóvar Hotel
Nestled in the heart of vibrant Friedrichshain is the wonderful oasis that is Almodóvar Vegetarian Hotel. Such a special place! If you are bored of cookie-cutter hotels, then Almodóvar vegan hotel is definitely the place to be! The decor is cozy and warm with beautiful chunky wood furniture and nothing at all is sourced from animals. The rooms are huge and the bed is comfy with nice little touches such as a provided yoga mat, which made it extra special for me. The great breakfast buffet is absolutely delicious and in large part vegan, and the wonderfully peaceful spa on the top floor is the perfect place to end a busy day exploring the city. A truly special place a minute walk away to some vegan places! I do believe it’s adjacent restaurant, Bistro Bardot, is now sadly closed.
Boxhagener Str. 83, 10245 Berlin (directions)
BOOK YOUR ROOM AT ALMODOVAR HOTEL NOW
Hotel Otto
Hotel Otto is another vegan-friendly hotel and is located in the peaceful neighborhood of Charlottenburg, remote enough to catch your break and unwind, yet just a short train ride away from the center of things. Otto really shines in the quality of its service, priding itself to cater to special needs or any dietary requirements. And boy did they deliver! We were served amazingly fluffy vegan pancakes each morning alongside vegan yogurt and I’m pretty they would have obliged to any of our special requests. The rooms are modern, bright, and airy, with super fluffy bedding and nice lounging areas. There are quite a few Berlin vegan restaurants just around the corner too.
Knesebeckstraße 10, 10623 Berlin (directions)
BOOK YOUR ROOM AT HOTEL OTTO NOW
Which ones of those vegan restaurants are on your list for the next time you visit Berlin? Or is there anything missing from my Berlin vegan guide? I’d love to add more raw options like raw cakes, and also still looking for the best tofu scramble, Italian dishes, hot dogs, Chinese food, and Vietnamese dishes.
So cool that Berlin has a vegan food scene. Not surprised as they are in the forefront of everything cool! My friend is vegan and travels often to Germany so I will make sure to pass this on to her.
Oh yeah! It’s the most vegan-friendly destination I’ve ever been to!
Really good article! Now I wish I was going to Berlin. But I will share with Berlin ppl tho!
Thanks!
I never thought of trying vegan food in Berlin, even if I do love some vegan now and then, but then again I didn’t know where to look for it! Attila Hildman sounds like an interesting place, I’d love to try the soft serve sundae, it looks delicious!
It was!!!
My husband is vegetarian so it’s always a challenge to find good food for both of us. These restaurants look amazing, and I can’t believe those donuts are vegan!
I know right! They are soooo yummy!
What a selection! I didn’t know Berlin was so on top with Vegan restaurants. I am not a vegan, but I like vegan food and I have vegan friends. It is hard finding restaurants with vegan options in so many cities. Rawtastic, Hotdog Soup and Vux look yummy!
Oh ya, Berlin is amazing for that!
I already heard that the vegan scene in Berlin is very strong. I love that you provide a map with the places to eat! La Stella Nera sounds amazing, especially because i never tried vegan Pizza before! The Hot Dog of Hot Dog Soup looks really yummie as well. Even though I like meat, I try to eat as little as possible of it, so those places come in really handy. Thank you for this article 🙂
Of course! I hope you get to visit some of those places 🙂
Those crepes looks beautiful! I think I would have a hard time eating them because I would feel like I was ruining a piece of artwork! Still, looks like a great place to eat!
I’m incredibly impressed by the amount of amazing-looking vegan options there are in Berlin. There are things I didn’t even know were vegan-options! I’m also impressed that even your hotel had a decent amount of vegan breakfast options. I’m glad that destinations are becoming more and more veg/vegan friendly.
As a European city I never would have guessed it was so Vegan friendly! The food looks fantastic! Those donuts at Brammibal’s look so delicious! I would kill for one of those this Monday morning! And how cute are those crepes!!! <3
This post is an answer to all those people who say that vegans have a tough time travelling in Europe. This summer we were in Europe but could not spend time in Berlin. The vegan hot dog is an unusual name but looks delicious. and of course my all time favorite is veg-pizza.
went to an amazing Vegan cafe´which is not on the list but should be::
thew serve extremely delicious food fusion african – italian .
on Sunday they have an outstanding Brunch(its necessary to book, because gets very busy)
AtayaCaffe in Prenzlauerberg
WWW.atayacaffe.de
Oh yes, I know Attaya, they are great! Thanks!
Hi,
On the list is missing an amazing place ,Ataya
In Prenzlauerberg, their food it’s authentic and really delicious.
Check it out!
It looks like both Chaostheorie and Rawtastic are now closed as well. I wonder why so many places are closing? How unfortunate!
You’re right, I’m not sure what’s happening. SO SAD D:
Hi !
Many places on the list shot down :'(
– let it be
– chaostheorie
-rawtastic
– the bowl
My favorites are AtayaCaffe and Vallarades both Amazing and authentic !
Burrito Baby is 100% the best vegan /vegetarian mexican place in berlin. incredible burritos!!
Cat Tuong : ). Simply amazing pure vegan Vietnamese.
My wife and I will be traveling to Germany at the end of May beginning of June for 12 days. We are both vegan and I was super nervous to go because I was under the impression that we would starve. But thanks to your post I am sure we will find plenty to eat! Thank you so much!
Why did you have this impression? European capitals are all super vegan friendly!
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