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Looking for amazing vegan restaurants in Brisbane? Don’t miss these top plant-based food spots – plus a ton of vegan-friendly venues!
If you’re looking for vegan restaurants in Brisbane, you’re in the right place – the city has blossomed into an absolute paradise for plant-based foodies! There’s so much choice these days – from a vibrant array of 100% vegan restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and bars to countless omni venues that have introduced separate vegan menus or customisable veg options in response to customer demand.
As a result, the plant-based dining scene in Brisbane has never been easier (or more delicious) to explore 🤤
So, to make your dining decisions even easier, we’ve compiled a shortlist of some of our top favourite vegan restaurants in Brisbane!
8 vegan restaurants in Brisbane
Vege Rama
Adelaide St, Brisbane CBD
Introducing the winner of the 2024 award for best vegetarian restaurant in Brisbane CBD! 🏆
Conveniently located in the heart of the city, Vege Rama is 100% vegan and a brilliant option for a quick meal on your lunch break. Its extensive menu – which includes a massive range of traditional Indian food alongside some fan-favourite Western dishes – is super affordable and mouthwatering.
This delightfully haiku-like Happy Cow review perfectly sums Vege Rama up: I couldn’t have said it better myself 😂
Choose from a selection of delicious meals, such as veggie-packed curries, salads, and lasagna bakes, then follow up your main with a cheeky dessert. The Ferrero cups and Oreo cakes are not to be missed!
Check out Vege Rama on Facebook
The Green Edge
Lutwyche Rd, Windsor
Are you looking for a cute vegan brunch spot but also need to stock up on pantry essentials? The Green Edge has you covered.
This delightful little café–supermarket hybrid is a mainstay of the Brisbane vegan scene and a popular pitstop for new and experienced plant-based eaters.
The pantry section is a one-stop shop for everything on your vegan grocery list, from plant-based meat and cheese to butter, mock ‘eggs’, condiments, baking supplies, ice cream, cooking staples, sweet treats, and more.
And the café menu is equally impressive – featuring classic comfort meals like nachos, curries, pasta, burgers, and toasties, as well as indulgent treats like breakfast muffins, frappes, cakes, slices, and pastries. No wonder The Green Edge is so beloved! 🥰
Check out The Green Edge on Instagram
Neon Ramen
Pine Rd, Everton Park
True to its name, Neon Ramen is full of glowing neon signage and the most immense bowls of ramen you’ve ever seen – safe to say, it’s one of the coolest vegan restaurants in Brisbane.
The hot pink, anime-inspired theme here is such a unique vibe. Between the cherry blossom-covered ceiling, cyberpunk art on the walls, and authentic Japanese cuisine, you’ll feel like you’ve stumbled into a bar in Tokyo.
The only downside is that most of the food is served in adorable cat-eared bowls, which makes everything (nearly) too cute to eat!
Aside from extremely generous portions of customisable ramen, Neon Ramen also does flavour-packed stir-fries, bao, vegan meats, sides, snacks, ice creams, and cocktails. Plus, Veganyumm (a 100% vegan bakery) is right downstairs! Time your dinner right, and you can pop in for dessert before they close 😋
Check out Neon Ramen on Instagram
Veganyumm
Pine Rd, Everton Park
The name says it all: Everything at this adorable little bakery – from savoury goods like pies, scrolls, and pastries to sweet treats like cakes, cupcakes, slices, cookies, brownies, lamingtons, and cheesecake cups – is 100% vegan and 100% yum.
Whatever you’re craving, Veganyumm probably has it in the oven right now. The seating area always smells divine due to the delicious aromas wafting from the back!
One of their most popular treats is a genuinely beautiful galaxy brownie (seriously, it looks like it was dreamt up by a unicorn with a sweet tooth and a penchant for pastels), but I’m also a massive fan of their savoury scrolls and milkshakes.
If you’ve got a birthday or special celebration coming up, Veganyumm does custom cakes, too!
Check out Veganyumm on Instagram
Vega Cafe
Boundary St, Spring Hill
This bright and beautiful plant-based café has a charming neighbourhood vibe. It’s decorated with whimsical botanical murals, the leafy courtyard is spacious and dog-friendly, and it hosts a monthly board game night. The night aims to unite the community to share delicious vegan food, drinks, and fun.
Vega Cafe serves vibrant brunches and lunches by day and bold, comforting flavours – such as Thai curries, soups, stir-fries and noodle dishes – by night.
I highly recommend the Vega omelette – which features marinated plant-based meat, vegan parmesan, tempeh, and an assortment of flavour-packed veggies – or the croffle stack, piled high with grilled vegan halloumi, pesto tempeh, avocado and crispy carrot bacon.
Their “tofish” (made from marinated smoky tofu, nori, and sushi rice) is also a must-try, especially if you’re a fan of plant-based seafood.
Check out Vega Cafe on Instagram
You Came Again
Boundary St, West End
This all-vegan tapas bar in one of Brisbane’s coolest suburbs is an absolute gem. If you’re looking for addictive plant-based food and fun cocktails in a stylish, laid-back setting on West End’s main strip – we think You Came Again might just become your new fave!
My top picks are their signature cheese platter, pesto-stuffed mushrooms, salt-and-pepper tofu, and lemon popcorn cauliflower bites. Just leave room for one of their decadent desserts, too!
Check out You Came Again on Instagram
El Planta
Hope St, South Brisbane
What began as a humble Mexican street food pop-up has blossomed into one of the best vegan restaurants in Brisbane – and a must-visit plant-based gem. As word spread about its flavour-packed dishes, El Planta quickly outgrew its communal dining space, prompting the team to move to a permanent location to keep up with demand.
Their new venue in South Brisbane is spacious yet homely. Framed photos and folk art dot the gallery walls, and a cactus garden basks in the sun by the window.
The fully vegan menu, which changes monthly to feature local seasonal produce, is just as inviting. Everything is made from scratch – even the tortillas!
Past favourite dishes include Pescado (AKA a vegan fish taco), elote, and adobo oyster mushroom skewers with a creamy butter bean purée.
El Planta also offers a thoughtfully curated drinks menu, including vegan-friendly wines, spicy margaritas, and authentic Mexican beers.
Check out El Planta on Instagram
Yavanna
9/2 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington
By the time you slip into one of the sleek wooden booths at Yavanna, you’ll probably already be drooling over how incredible everything smells.
This buzzing brunch and dinner spot specialises in making hearty vegan versions of classic comfort meals and soul food. On the menu, you’ll spot all your familiar ‘meaty’ and ‘cheesy’ favourites – like schnitzels, parms, pasta, and wings – just made with plant-based alternatives instead.
Try Yavanna’s crispy CFC burger with creamy slaw and vegan aioli, the ridiculously rich truffle mac and cheese, or the vegan meatball panini with melted mozzarella and caramelised onion. They’ve even got a house ‘steak’ made of seitan!
Fun fact: Yavanna is the baby of Cale Drouin – the same plant-based innovator who brought us Made with Plants and Get Plant’d. The lovely team behind It’s Mirchi took over in 2022, and they’ve honoured Yavanna’s ethos by continuing to smash out plant-based excellence ever since.
13 vegan-friendly Brisbane restaurants
Netherworld
Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley
Whether you’re an arcade kid from way back, a board game geek, or just want to indulge in some incredible vegan food and soak up the atmosphere, Netherworld is a retro diner, drinking hole, and grungy-but-cool gaming spot all rolled into one.
For food, you’ll want to sidestep the cavern of vintage arcade machines and make your way into the Hellmouth Diner – a cosy (creepy?) seating area watched over by some Netherworld monsters who look pretty peeved not to have been invited to dinner.
While Netherworld does offer non-vegan options and alterations on request, they’re plant-based first and foremost. Plant-forward, one might say, which is what we like to see!
My go-to dishes are crispy karaage tofu, Hellmouth fries, a saucy ‘Beelzebun’ burger, and gravy-smothered Pegasus poutine.
Check out Netherworld on Instagram
Za Za Ta
Ann St, Fortitude Valley
With a punchy name and eclectic, maximalist décor to match (get a load of the jungle mural on the wall, complete with lounging peacocks, swinging monkeys, and sunflowers!), ZA ZA TA is one of my all-time Brisbane faves.
The vegetarian menu, with mostly vegan dishes, is packed with enticing Middle Eastern and Mediterranean-inspired flavours.
I often dream about the BBQ cauliflower shawarma and the crispy, coal-roasted oyster mushrooms – and don’t even get me started on the desserts!
Halva-infused chocolate mousse? Yes please 🤤
Check out ZA ZA TA on Instagram
Antica Pizzeria
Kedron Brook Rd, Wilston
Antica Pizzeria is a must-try if you’re looking for premium-tasting vegan Italian food in a rustic yet stylish location! Although it’s an omni restaurant, it has a separate vegan menu featuring plant-based antipasti, sides, pizzas, pasta, desserts, and fancy cocktails.
‘Antica’, which translates to ‘in the manner of the ancients’, is a nod to their traditionally made Neapolitan-style pizzas and handmade pasta – so you can count on every dish to taste fresh, comforting, and authentic Italian flair.
Whatever pizza you choose, I recommend grabbing a side of vegan arancini and some vegan tiramisu or cannoli for dessert.
Check out Antica Pizzeria on Instagram
Dicki’s
Brunswick St, New Farm & Racecourse Rd, Ascot
Dicki’s serves a mostly vegan menu (a few options contain eggs and dairy) and is so popular with the plant-based crowd that it now has two convenient locations in New Farm and Ascot.
Both locations are bright and airy, with minimalist design touches but maximum flavour packed into their all-day breakfast menu. Choose from a wide array of hearty burritos, waffles, fritters, salad bowls, and protein-packed smoothies.
They also offer some truly mouthwatering dishes, such as green tofu ‘eggs’ on Turkish bread, sticky vegan duck toasties, and build-your-own baos with a couple of different vegan meat options for the filling.
Best of all, Dicki’s is dog-friendly, so bring your furry friends along!
Check out Dicki’s on Instagram
Vege Me
Melbourne St, South Brisbane
For drool-worthy Asian fusion with a casual, order-at-the-counter vibe, Vege Me is an easy go-to. Most dishes are vegan and clearly labelled as such, so the only tricky bit is deciding what to order – it’s all so delicious!
The lovely owners are Taiwanese, so the menu boasts many classic Taiwanese meals. However, you can also choose from iconic Asian dishes like Japanese inari and okonomiyaki or Korean bibimbap.
Their extremely generously portioned soup bowls are the most umami-rich food you’ll ever eat, and their suji (Taiwanese-style vegan fried chicken) is also absurdly moreish. You may find it hard to stop – consider yourself warned!
Check out Vege Me on Instagram
NAÏM
Collingwood St, Paddington
Perched on top of a steep hill in Paddington – in a charming little worker’s cottage – you’ll find NAÏM, a casual yet refined vegan restaurant in Brisbane serving up all the mouthwatering traditional flavours of the Middle East and Mediterranean.
NAÏM has an entirely plant-based menu and another for omnivores, making it a great option if you’re catering to a mixed group with different food preferences. Many of their gloriously colourful dishes are also gluten-free!
Tea Master Vegetarian Cafe
Wickham St, Fortitude Valley
This relaxed vegetarian restaurant in the heart of the Valley offers a massive selection of vegan-friendly dishes. Their specialty is traditional Taiwanese food, so expect lots of tempting savoury options, such as dumplings, mock meats, noodles, stir-fries, hot pots, and more.
Tea Master is the perfect place for a casual lunch or early dinner with friends keen to share a bunch of plates so that you can try a bit of everything!
Pair your meal with a refreshing pot of authentic high-mountain or vegan bubble tea.
Check out Tea Master Vegetarian Cafe on Instagram
Rogue Bistro
Austin St, Newstead
There’s something decidedly space-age about Rogue Bistro’s sleek, jet-black design – a surprising contrast to the simple, wholesome food at the heart of their ethos.
This upscale Australian diner has a separate degustation menu to suit just about every dietary requirement you can think of, including vegan, and these menus shift monthly to feature only the freshest seasonal produce.
Some favourite dishes have included Spinach and sage gnocchi, smoked mushrooms with truffle salsa verde, miso-torched baby fennel, tempura koji celeriac with wasabi hollandaise, and summer mango pavlova.
Rogue Bistro’s ever-evolving menus make even repeat visits new and exciting – you never know what you’ll get, but it’s guaranteed to make a delicious impression.
Check out Rogue Bistro on Instagram
Pancha
Racecourse Rd, Hamilton
Are you looking for a cosy café with plant-based options that are delicious, sustainable, and nutritious?
Enter Pancha, a homey, health-conscious haven in Hamilton, where most of the fresh produce used in the kitchen is sourced directly from local Aussie farmers. While the menu is omni, there’s an extensive range of vegan meals (as well as excellent coffee, which is a necessity).
Try Pancha’s brekky bruschetta, roast pumpkin, and quinoa salad for a filling, savoury option. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, on the other hand, it’s impossible to look past the luxurious flaxseed pancakes topped with berries, fruit, chocolate soil, and rosewater fairy floss.
Luckies Kitchen
Oxford St, Bullimba
Under the warm glow of Luckies Kitchen’s paper lanterns, a neon maneki-neko waves cheerfully from the wall. Known for inviting good fortune, this iconic beckoning cat seems to have one mission: Ushering in the kind of prosperity you can taste – in the form of delicious plant-based food!
The whole menu says it’s served with “a side of good fortune”, and I can only assume this is doubly true for the vegan options 😉
Luckies Kitchen delivers a punchy take on traditional Chinese, Japanese, and South Korean cuisine, with dishes guaranteed to please every palate at the table. Think edamame, crunchy spring rolls, popcorn cauliflower, crispy tofu, eggplant bao, red curry, and more – all crafted with the kind of love and care that leaves you feeling like you lucked out!
Check out Luckies Kitchen on Instagram
La Bodega Taqueria
Lytton Rd, East Brisbane
Located in a breezy eatery precinct in East Brisbane, La Bodega Taqueria offers several tasty-looking plant-based Mexican dishes on its main menu. However, you can also request a separate vegan menu with even more enticing options!
Their bright, veggie-laden burritos, nachos, tacos, and enchiladas are incredible. Many contain cleverly marinated jackfruit or shiitake mushrooms as the signature ‘meaty’ element.
Check out La Bodega Taqueria on Instagram
The Boom Boom Room
Elizabeth St, Brisbane CBD
Hidden in the basement of a heritage-listed former bank, The Boom Boom Room is a high-end Japanese bar and restaurant that feels like stepping straight into a spy movie.
The private dining rooms (built into old bank vaults !) add an air of intrigue, while the open seating area, studded with rich, gemstone-coloured furniture and art deco accents, takes ‘Bougie’ to a whole other level.
And just to make The Boom Boom Room even more alluring, its menu is a goldmine of vegan options! You can choose from a la carte options or order the vegan banquet for a sample of everything.
Expect a modern twist on traditional Japanese flavours, like spicy edamame, roasted bell pepper nigiri, grilled tofu onigirazu (sushi sandwiches), or crispy potato with koji plant cream and kombu, pus heaps of unique and delicious cocktails.
And just upstairs is the next restaurant on our list, Donna Chang!
Check out The Boom Boom Room on Instagram
Donna Chang
George St, Brisbane CBD
Situated above The Boom Boom Room, Donna Chang offers a sophisticated dining experience that pays homage to Sichuan and Cantonese cuisines. The banquet menu features several classic yet elevated vegan dishes.
The restaurant’s interior blends modern elegance with heritage architecture. Between the spectacular vaulted ceilings and ornate details everywhere, it’s almost hard to focus on your plate when there’s so much to see!
Yet, the food is so flavoursome that it immediately grabs your attention. Past standouts have included shiitake mushroom bao, Impossible Beef Dan Dan noodles, and melt-in-your-mouth fried eggplant with ginger, black beans, and chilli dressing.
Check out Donna Chang on Instagram
Looking for more vegan restaurants in Brisbane? There’s more where that came from!
Whether you’re a born-and-raised local or a visiting foodie on a vegan food tour, Brisbane’s thriving plant-based scene offers much flavour and diversity.
Check out more vegan restaurants in Brisbane, as well as restaurant reviews on Happy Cow and local vegan Facebook groups for community updates. We’ll undoubtedly see even more amazing vegan businesses popping up across town this year! 🌱
Meet Sophie!
Plant-based food is one of Sophie’s love languages. Growing up in a family of foodies, it’s no surprise that when she’s not making it, she’s looking at it, asking ’but what will we eat?’, or dreaming about the food she’ll make for her next costume party.