The Best Vegan Restaurants in Barcelona (2026): Tapas, Brunch and Hidden Gems
Think there aren’t any vegan restaurants in Barcelona? Think again!
I knew I would fall in love with Barcelona. Beyond being a wonderful city filled with amazing sights and people, Barcelona is of course known for its incredible cuisine, with surprisingly plenty of options for vegans and vegetarians alike. Whether you’re looking for gourmet vegan food, vegan junk food, vegan tapas, or anything in between, Barcelona definitely has it all. Below are my vegan Barcelona highlights.
Last updated: March 2026. Barcelona is now one of the most vegan-friendly cities in Europe, and in recent years younger generations have driven a full-on vegan revolution here. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or you’re a regular guest, whether you want plant-based meals near la Sagrada Familia or a lazy brunch in Gracia, you’ll find lots of vegan options across different neighborhoods. The plant-based scene here is very much the real thing.
The Best Vegan Restaurants in Barcelona
Quick Picks
- Best vegan tapas in Barcelona: Bubita Sangria Bar
- Best vegan paella: Bubita Sangria Bar
- Best vegan brunch: Gabby’s Brunch
- Best vegan cafe: Cafe Equilibrium
- Best vegan bakery: Areca Bakery
- Best budget vegan food: Rekons
- Best healthy bowls: Honest Greens
- Best vegan charcuterie: Chez Kessler
- Best vegan street food: Quinoa Vegan Street Food
Quinoa Bar
Don’t be fooled by the healthy-vegan-sounding name or small interiors, Quinoa Bar packs a punch and is a must-visit for vegan foodies in Barcelona. Located in the wonderful Gracia neighborhood, this vegan Barcelona staple focuses on plant-based comfort food. You’ll find a wide range of dishes on the menu, including bowls, wraps, veggie burgers, and tacos. The standout dish for me was their beyond-meat-loaded nachos. Honorable mention for the kimchi tacos. Amazing.
Honest Greens
I feel like I can’t avoid talking about Honest Greens however cliché it may be. Everyone knows about it and it’s like the #1 recommendation when discussing vegan restaurants in Barcelona. And with good reasons! Honest Greens is a health-food restaurant that specialises in salads and bowls (not only vegan dishes though, so beware). With different locations across the city, from near La Rambla to Passeig de Gràcia, it’s an ideal place to grab delicious plant-based meals wherever you happen to be. The menu is filled with a variety of salads, grain bowls, soups, juices, and healthy raw food desserts. The standout dish for me was the Latin Lover bowl (brown rice, warm beans, kale, coriander, red cabbage, corn, onion, avocado, crispy corn tortilla, cucumber, homemade pickled jalapeños, and pico de gallo—I have to try to recreate it at home because it’s incredible). I must have had it about 10 times in my month in Barcelona. For some reason, everyone that works at any Honest Greens is hot AF also. I dunno. It’s got a lot going for it.
Best Vegan Tapas in Barcelona
Bubita Sangria Bar
What would be a vegan Barcelona guide without a fully vegan tapas and paella place?! Bubita Sangria Bar delivers on that front and then some. They have a full-fledged vegan menu of amazing sangria to pick from along with their paella. I shared the marisko (plant-based seafood) paella and frida sangria (cava, lime, and tequila, with a spicy touch), along with some patatas bravas (I got into the habit of ordering them everywhere if they were vegan, I mean, spicy, saucy, potatoes, enough said) with a friend and all of it was excellent. The place is cute and the staff super friendly. El Born is a fantastic neighborhood to discover, with roman ruins and great bars nearby and easy metro access from metro Jaume I. Being vegan in Barcelona is so far great!
La Pepita
La Pepita is also a pretty well-known place on the Barcelona tourist map, but I wanted to mention it because I thought they somehow won the Barcelona vegan tapas game even though they are not a vegan restaurant at all. I visited alone on my birthday and had the guacamole and cold asparagus tapas along with a glass of sangria and, although a little pricey, it was really delicious. Add this to your list also if you’re specifically looking for traditional Spanish cuisine and Catalan specialties. Great music, cute waiters, what more could you need?
La PerraVerde
I stumbled on La PerraVerde completely by accident on my way to get donuts and was compelled to make space for a quick meal as it sounded really good: a fully vegan place serving a daily menu of vegan croquettas in cute little tins, tapas, cheese platters, etc. All vegan. So I did what I had to do—I had a full meal—for science, ya know. It was really good! I really recommend the croquettas and the cheese plate, they’re all amazing, and beautifully located in Gracia. Just all around good food and a wonderful time.
Best Vegan Brunch and Cafes in Barcelona
Cafe Equilibrium
Cafe Equilibrium is a trendy fully vegan cafe that serves up delicious, healthy food in the heart of Eixample. One of the most vegan-friendly cafes in the city, it’s an ideal place to start your day. The menu is filled with a variety of dishes, from vegan breakfast items like avocado toast to hearty salads and soups. They also offer smoothies, fresh juices, and coffee drinks with soy milk and other plant-based milk options. If you’re looking for a place to grab a quick, healthy bite, Cafe Equilibrium is a great option. I had the savory buckwheat pancakes a few times and they were really yummy!
Gabby’s Brunch
I only explored a bit of Poblenou on my last day in Barcelona and had mild regrets. It’s a wonderful neighbourhood right by the beach with a few less tourists and amazing restaurants and thrift stores. I had amazing vegan pancakes at Gabby’s Brunch and would recommend making a pit stop if you’re around. There are definitely a few other vegan main course options on the menu too. It’s a lovely warm place with a quiet green spot at the back. A great spot for a relaxed vegan brunch in Barcelona.
Best Vegan Bakeries and Desserts in Barcelona
Areca Bakery
Back to my beloved Gracia. Areca Bakery is a vegan shop and bakery that specialises in delicious, plant-based donuts and vegan cakes. The bakery is known for its high-quality ingredients, including gluten-free and organic options. If you’re looking for a healthier sweet treat that won’t disappoint your taste buds, Areca Bakery is the place to go. Donut flavours include white chocolate and matcha, maple pecan, chai and lotus cookie, and my favourite of all—glazed pistachio cream.
Demasié
Demasié is a local bakery that makes gigantic cookies and cinnamon rolls, the former with a few vegan options and the latter all vegan. The cookies are about the size of your head and should pretty much make a meal of themselves. At the time of my visit, the vegan options were lotus cookies and chocolate. A cookie cookie, good shit. It’s worth stopping by for an afternoon munch—the neighborhood is lovely too.
The Cream
Again, I stumbled on The Cream Bcn completely by accident and was drawn in, because: all-vegan cake and ice cream shop. I walked out with some churros (kinda hard to find in vegan version, turns out) and they were pretty damn good. Had some with the caramel and some with the chocolate sauce. They also have a full-fledged menu of ice cream concoctions and many different cakes and cookies. The space is very small, I think there are only 2 seats, so it’s best to take it to go. I took my churros to the beach and was a very happy duck.
CHÖK
When I first walked into CHÖK I initially thought everything was vegan and nearly had a heart attack. Alas, only a small portion of the amazing pastries on offer is vegan, but it is definitely still worth the detour. Front and center are the kronuts, a croissant-donut frankenpastry I’m still dreaming about to this date. Keep an eye out for the vegan croissant options too—they’re the best thing on a slow Barcelona morning. If you’re a fan of homemade desserts, this is the place for you. Conveniently scattered across town.
Budget-Friendly Vegan Food in Barcelona
Rekons
I hadn’t done my homework and didn’t realize that Argentinians ruled the place (including Tinder…) until I got to Barcelona. I was not mad about this discovery. Rekons was my favorrite place for affordable and delicious empanadas. Located in lively Sant Antoni, Rekons is the perfect place to end a boozy evening and enjoy some steaming hot empanadas on the sidewalk like the locals. The menu offers quite a few vegan options such as spinach, courgette with almond, vegan cheese, caramelized onions with vegan cheese, and ever-changing daily options. All for under €3 a pop and many of them are vegetarian too. Be sure to order the patatas bravas and fried artichokes,they are incredible. Doused with a few more beers and Bob’s your uncle. A great value spot.
One more tip: Barcelona has a great food market scene. Mercat de l’Abaceria in Gracia and Mercat de Santa Caterina near El Born are both worth a detour for fresh local ingredients and vegan-friendly snacks. Also, many restaurants here offer a menu del dia at lunch time, which is a set lunch menu at a lower price point. Ask if there are vegan items available, you’ll often be surprised.
Here are a few more recommendations that are high on my list for next time I visit:
- Roots and Rolls (vegan sushi)
- Vegan Cat Bar (apparently great for craft beers!)
- Kabongo (African food with many vegan options)
- La Golosa Vegan Vurger (well, for vegan burgers)
- Rasoterra (best place for vegan fine dining in the gothic quarter)
- Café Pediente Brunch and Drinks (for brunch)
- Flax & Kale (for a healthy vegan fix and one of the most vegan-friendly spots in the city)
- Bonsai Coffee and Matcha (apparently good matcha is a rare occurrence in Barcelona!)
- Vegan Junk Food Bar Barcelona (for vegan junk food, duh)
- Gallo Santo (fully vegan Mexican restaurant)
- El Rabipelao Veggie (great place for arepas and cocktails)
- Teresa Carles (healthy vegetarian and vegan food)
- La Besneta (cozy vegan restaurant with seasonal vegetable dishes)
- Veg World India (excellent indian food with lots of vegan options)
As always, please let me know if I’m missing anything on this vegan restaurants in Barcelona guide (including the best vegetarian restaurants)! Aiming to make this the ultimate guide to end all guides 😛
FAQs: Vegan Barcelona
Is Barcelona vegan-friendly?
Yes. Barcelona is one of the most vegan-friendly cities in Europe. In recent years, the plant-based scene has grown fast, driven by younger generations who have made the vegan revolution here very much the real thing. You’ll find lots of vegan options across different neighborhoods, from the old town and gothic quarter to gracia, eixample, and poblenou. Traditional spanish dishes like patatas bravas and pan con tomate are often naturally vegan too, which makes eating here easy even outside dedicated vegan restaurants.
What are the best vegan restaurants in Barcelona?
Some of the best vegan restaurants in Barcelona include Quinoa Vegan Street Food (plant-based comfort food in Gracia), Bubita Sangria Bar (vegan tapas and the best vegan paella in El Born), Honest Greens (healthy bowls with different locations across the city), Cafe Equilibrium (fully vegan cafe in Eixample), and Areca Bakery (vegan cakes and donuts in Gracia). All tried and tested by me over a full month in the city.
Where can I find vegan tapas in Barcelona?
The best spots for vegan tapas in Barcelona are Bubita Sangria Bar in El Born, La Pepita for Catalan small plates, and La PerraVerde in Gracia for outstanding vegan croquettas. Barcelona has plenty of vegan-friendly spots for tapas across all price ranges and different neighborhoods.
Can you find vegan paella in Barcelona?
Yes. Bubita Sangria Bar serves a fantastic plant-based marisko paella using plant-based seafood and olive oil. It’s one of the best main dishes you can order in the city and a great way to experience traditional spanish cuisine without the meat or fish.
What is the best neighborhood for vegan food in Barcelona?
Gracia is a great spot, with Quinoa Vegan Street Food, Areca Bakery, and La PerraVerde all within walking distance. El Born near metro Jaume I is excellent for vegan tapas. Eixample has Honest Greens and Cafe Equilibrium for healthy plant-based meals. Poblenou is worth the trip for Gabby’s Brunch on a last visit or an extra day by the beach.
Are there vegan options at regular (non-vegan) restaurants in Barcelona?
Absolutely. Barcelona has a wide range of restaurants with vegan items on the food menu, even outside dedicated vegan restaurants. Look for dishes made with seasonal vegetable dishes, tomato sauce, olive oil, and traditional foods like pan con tomate and patatas bravas. Always ask your server, as many traditional spanish dishes are naturally plant-based.
Amélie is a health and wellness junky. Certified yoga instructor with Yoga Alliance in the Vinyasa and Ashtanga styles, she has a Yoga Instructor Certification – Level I (300 hours) and Yoga Instructor Certification – Level II (200 hours) under her belt. She also has a certified Open Water Diver certification with PADI and SSI Scuba Schools International Freediving Level I certification with SSI Scuba Schools International. She’s been vegan for over 15 years and is obsessed with anything wellness-related.