Last updated: March 31, 2024

Berlin makes it to the top of practically any vegan friendly city list, and it’s easy to see why. The vegan scene in Berlin continues to thrive, making it a popular international vegan destination, and a plant-based dream for locals. Practically every restaurant in Berlin has at least decent vegan options, and there are plenty of fully plant-based eateries as well.

This post is broken down into three sections: Fully Vegan, Vegan & Vegetarian, and Great Vegan Options. This way you know what to expect from the menu before you visit. I only include spots that I’ve visited, so there’s definitely room for this list to grow! In fact, I typically update this post once a month because I keep learning about and trying cool plant-based eateries in this city. I’m always looking to try new plant-based eats in Berlin, so let me know what vegan-friendly spot I should try out next.

Tip: If you’re looking for a specific type of eatery you can use the search key on your device (typically Ctrl-F or Command-F) to find them. The following are tagged:

#brunch
#lunch
#dinner
#tapas
#dessert
#casual
#cafe
#bakery
#glutenfree

Update: I’ve created a Google Map with all the locations below tagged. Enjoy!

Fully Vegan:

Li.ke: Serious Thai Vegan

Truly some of the tastiest Thai food I’ve had in Berlin, vegan or otherwise. Most of their food is done tapas style so you can easily try several of their best dishes.

Try: #6 Dim Sum, #14 Tau Hu Thod, #27 Pad Thai
Grünberger Straße 69 | Friedrichshain | #lunch #dinner #tapas

Round & Edgy

Round & Edgy serves up the best cookies in Berlin, vegan or otherwise. Their classic sea salt chocolate chip is a must order for your first time visiting: the flaky sea salt perfectly brings out the rich flavors of the chocolate and dough. They also serve peanut butter banana and salted caramel banana pudding, which I’ve heard amazing things about. They’re inspired my NYC baking, particularly Levain and Magnolia bakeries. Better yet, everything is plant-based!

Try: Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookie
Rochstraße 3 | Mitte
Tauentzienstraße 21-24 (KaDeWe) | Charlottenburg
#dessert

Alaska Bar

Alaska Bar is possibly my favorite place on this entire list. With great atmosphere and great food, you’ll want to hang here for awhile. Although I’ve only had good food here, I can especially recommend their Sichuan Patatas Bravas, Almond Ricotta with Grissini, and carrot lox on toast. Bring friends because you’ll want to try everything! I’m hoping to go back soon to try their feta plate. For the experience you get, and the unique dishes offered, I think that their prices are overall fine as well, ranging from €4-€12 per plate.

Try: Carrot Lachs, Ricotta plate
Reuterstraße 85 | Neukölln | #tapas #dinner

Mana Restaurant

This fully plant-based restaurant does all the classic vegan brunch specialties quite well, including ‘eggy’ tofu scrambles, carrot lachs, and overnight oats. Their bagels are nice and crunchy, and they don’t skimp on the avocado! Admittedly, they can be a tad pricier than I typically like to spend on brunch, but great quality food is certainly present. They’re also open for lunch and dinner.

Try: Avocado Bagel
Bremer Straße 67 | Moabit | #brunch #lunch #dinner

Find more vegan brunch recommendations here.

Trivitys

If you enjoy plant-based cheese, Trivitys is your place. The only place in Berlin that competes is probably Alaska Bar. When visiting Trivitys, definitely get their cheese plate which comes with three squares of spreadable cheese, cream cheese, nutritional yeast, red beet spread, fresh salad, and homemade bread. They’re also fully gluten and added sugar free!

Try: Cheese Plate
Florastraße 27 | Pankow | #brunch #lunch #glutenfree

Element 5

Element 5 has a wide range of Asian tapas to choose from. They have so many amazing versions of plant-based meat, and I especially like their duck and shrimp. Be sure to order a side of rice and one of their signature sauces for more flavor and satiation. On my recent visit I really enjoyed their seitan rice flour cone (#19) and their Korean corn dog (#9). Their food can be a little heavy, but it’s more bang for your buck!

Try: Peking Duck, Weisse Tigerkralle, Golden Shrimp, Dance Dance Dance, I’m Cool
Skalitzer Straße 46B | Kreuzberg | #tapas #lunch #dinner

Emma Pea

Emma Pea is home to perhaps my favorite mac and cheese in Berlin. It’s creamy, topped with fried onions and green onions, and downright cheesy. Highly recommend! They’re a fully plant-based spot. They also have quesadillas and nachos with cheese sauce on the menu, but I’ve never tried those.

Try: Mac and cheese
Revaler Straße 99 | Friedrichshain | #dinner #casual

CÁI

If you like spicy, Cái is the place! They’re a Chinese vegan bistro known for their Sichuan spices. They’re spicy for Berlin standards, but if you like your food truly spicy let them know and they can deliver!

Update: The most recent time I visited the food was not spicy at all, which was a big disappointment. To be fair, I’m sure if you specifically ask for it they’ll still kill it in the spice game.

Try: Marinated Dan Dan noodles
Schönhauser Allee 177A | Prenzlauer Berg | #lunch #dinner

1990 Vegan Living

1990 has tons of great options ranging from small tapas style plates to full size bowls. They’re a lovely Vietnamese spot, and my favorite full-size plate here is their Yin Yang Bowl which comes with udon noodles, tofu, seasonal vegetables, soybeans, roasted onions, and a piece of tofu covered in crispy rice flakes. The whole plate is topped with soy sauce and roasted sesame.

Try: Yin Yang Bowl
Krossener Str. 19 | Friedrichshain | #tapas #lunch #dinner

Vincent Vegan

Vincent Vegan serves my favorite vegan burger in Berlin. Just that simple. The Great Veganski was an amazing mix of flavors, textures, and ingredients. The classic vegan burger elements were up to par (crispy bun, melty cheese, fresh vegetables) and their choice of sauce and additional ingredients like their veggie bacon made the whole thing come together so well. The fries are also great, I tried the chili peanut onion and German gravy variations and really liked both!

On another visit I returned to try their take on fish and chips (which I added peanut sauce too) and it so yummy! Nothing quite beats their burgers though. Their locations are typically in shopping centers so the vibes are pretty casual.

Try: The Great Veganski, Chili Peanut Onion Fries
Mitte | Prenzlauer Berg | Friedrichshain | #lunch #dinner #casual

Vegano Flavors

Kebab, anyone? Vegano Flavors is home to likely the best grilled vegan meat in the city. They’re inspired by Middle Eastern and Levantine flavors, as is made clear by their wonderfully seasoned meat and equally moreish sides including hummus, falafel, seasoned vegetables, muhamara, baba ghanoush, and more. From vegan kebab to shawarma to steak, you’ll find meaty plant based dishes that are very rare to find elsewhere in Berlin. Try a bit of everything and order their grill mix teller…don’t be afraid of getting an extra side or two too, their manakish and vegan cheese also looks intriguing.

Try: Grill Mix Teller
Raumerstraße 6 | Prenzlauer Berg | #lunch #dinner

EasyPeasy

This women-owned brunch spot is not just vegan, it’s also fully gluten free! Their portions are very hearty and they offer a mix of savoury and sweet breakfasts. You’ll find many classic vegan breakfast dishes here like tofu scrambles, carrot lox on toast, and acai bowls. You can even a few CBD drops to your meal if you fancy! They also have a few little cakes for sale, but I was only a fan of their NY cheesecake variation.

Try: Carrot Lachs Breakfast
Wichertstraße 33A | Prenzlauer Berg | #brunch #lunch #glutenfree

Försters

Försters is a pleasant sit down vegan eatery that focuses on regional, local, and seasonal cuisine. Their Schnitzel dish is a stand out item, as is their Knödeln, which are a type of boiled dumpling usually served with cooked vegetables and a creamy sauce. These dumplings are popular throughout Central and Eastern Europe, and there are many regional takes for these dumplings in Germany alone. Försters’ version make for a hearty comfort meal. They also sometimes offer Käsespatzle, a type of creamy cheesy pasta dish similar to American-style mac n’ cheese. This restaurant primarily serves a mix of German, Austrian, and Italian food and offer a mix of regular dishes, as well as seasonal creations.

Try: Käsespatzle (if available)
Dunckerstraße 2a | Prenzlauer Berg | #dinner

Matchasome

Matchasome may look like your typical Instagram friendly café, but they do not sacrifice taste for trendiness. Not only do they have a cute Y2K green and purple theme going on, but they also have fun matcha drinks made with your choice of oat, rice-coconut, almond, or soy milk. You’ll also find a few matcha-filled desserts here including cookies, brownies, protein balls, and soft serve. Their matcha brownie is a sweet treat; pair it with an iced matcha with rice coconut milk. I think this café used to have honey as a sweetener option, but they seem to be fully plant-based now.

Try: Matcha brownie
Torstraße 68 | Mitte | #cafe

Sen Vegan

Sen Vegan serves many classic Vietnamese dishes made vegan from rich curries topped with tofu or soy duck and beef pho made possible with seitan. Although there is plenty of vegan Vietnamese food in Berlin, I think they’re an agreeable spot and totally worth a visit for their expansive menu, sweet vibes, and creative takes on classic dishes.

Kantstraße 87 | Charlottenburg | #lunch #dinner

Chay Long

Chay Long is one of my favorite Vietnamese spots in Berlin! They’ve got a lot of heart and a beautiful mix of hearty quality dishes. Their fish noodle soup is a great main dish. It’s more of a rare find as far as Vietnamese plant-based dishes go, and between the fish cakes, meatballs, and noodles, I had a very filling meal. Their chicken curry is a classic dish that they totally nail. Their Hasenheide location is newer and has a very picturesque setting, complete with a faux cherry blossom tree. Two thumbs up from me!

Try: #11 Pyramid Dumpling, 22 Bún cá Hải Phòng (Fish Noodle Soup), #23 Co’m Cà Ri mit Hänchen (Chicken Curry)
Raumerstraße 17 | Prenzlauer Berg
Hasenheide 50 | Neukölln
#lunch #dinner

Vöner

Vöner is the OG spot to try vegan döner in Berlin. Although it can be a bit hit or miss for me, they also offer vegan currywurst, and they’re totally worth a try if you’re craving döner in this part of Friedrichshain.

Try: Vöner
Boxhagener Str. 56 | Friedrichshain | #lunch #dinner #casual

Yoyo Foodworld

If you’re craving some tasty vegan ‘junk food’ then Yoyo Foodworld is an excellent choice. You’ll find popular Berlin/German foods like schnitzel and currywurst. Their menu also includes wraps, nuggets, fries, burgers, and salads. Their burgers are especially popular and they have a diverse range of options including an ‘Alaskan lox’ burger, a bacon cheese burger, and a cauliflower cheese burger. The food is a little on the greasy side, but they’re a nice spot when you’re craving something more indulgent.

Try: Currywurst
Gärtnerstraße 27 | Friedrichshain | #lunch #dinner #casual

La Stella Nera

La Stella Nera is a solid place to go for plant-based Italian food in the city. I like their pizza just fine, but what I really love ordering here is their vegan tiramisu.

Try: Tiramisu
Leykestraße 18 | Neukölln | #dinner

Cafe Velicious

With freshly cut flowers on the tables and cheery service from the staff, this quaint café is a sweet spot to get your kaffee und kuchen on.

Try: Sahne Torte
Lenbachstraße 13B | Friedrichshain | #cafe #dessert

Vux

Vux is a cute local café serving specialty coffee, smoothies, cakes, bagels, sandwiches, and more. The service is also super sweet which helps make this spot one of the most charming neighborhood cafés in Berlin.

Wipperstraße 14 | Neukölln | #cafe #dessert

Huadou Soy Concept Store

Huadou is the place to visit for fanciful vegan cakes, quality matcha, and a lovely minimalist space. I have yet to try the cakes here but they look just gorgeous! The black sesame latte I tried was nutty and delicious as well.

Try: Black Sesame Latte
Linienstraße 205 | Mitte | #cafe #dessert

Chay Umi

Fresh and filling Pan-Asian cuisine with a fully vegan menu. What’s not to like? Side note: I can’t remember too much about this restaurant past liking it so I’ll have to go back soon. I believe I tried a dish with crispy duck and it was pretty good.

Try: Duck curry
Stargarder Str. 2 | Prenzlauer Berg | #lunch #dinner

Frea Bakery

This bakery is zero-waste, locally-sourced, and fully plant-based. Their food scraps are composted and turned into fertilizer that is then returned to their local suppliers. I’ve tried just two pastries here and liked them both very much. Their Spandauer with vanilla crème is especially amazing, and their poppy seed and marzipan twist is perfect if you don’t like overly sweet pastries. I'm hope to revisit soon to try their cardamom bun. I’ve also heard their house breakfast is a delight. At ~€20, it seems to be a good sharing size for two people, and includes croissants, brioche, brötchen, butter, spreads, fresh and cooked vegetables, and hummus.

For special occasions head down the street to Frea Restaurant (#dinner), which shares the same values as their bakery, but instead offers sit-down dinners in a cozy environment. I haven’t ate at their restaurant yet, but it looks like a nice spot.

Try: Spandauer
Gartenstraße 9 | Mitte | #bakery #cafe #dessert

Enjoy more plant-based treats in Berlin: Where to Find the Best Vegan Desserts in Berlin.

Secret Garden

Vegan sushi is quite the novelty, and it’s pretty cool to try lox made out of carrot and tuna made of tofu. The dishes are a little small for the price (quite like regular sushi) but they’re enjoyable nonetheless. My favorite roll I tried here is Golden Koi which consists of black rice, avocado, carrot lox, cucumber, butternut squash, and almond basil pesto. It makes for a fun mix of flavors!

Try: Golden Koi
Warschauer Str. 33 | Friedrichshain | #lunch #dinner

Vamos Veganos

Although Vamos Veganos is sadly no longer serving Gemello Pizza, you should still totally visit to try their tasty vegan döner, or as it’s called here, fiöner. Their fiöner involves shaved smoked tofu, crunchy mixed veg, toasted sesame bread, and stellar seasoned sauce, with just a smidge of spice. €10 is a tad steep for a casual meal, but it’s a pretty great döner.

Try: Fiöner
Schönfließer Str. 16 | Prenzlauer Berg | #casual #lunch #dinner

Anh Dao

Vietnamese restaurants in Berlin tend to be pretty plant-based friendly, and there are a handful of great fully vegan Indochinese spots in Berlin. My personal favorite just happens to be Anh Dao. The Pho Mango Curry is particularly memorable, but just about all of their noodle and curry dishes look very tasty! Next time I’ll be sure to also try one of their sushi rolls, the ‘crab’ roll looks particularly intriguing.

Try: Pho Mango Curry
Danziger Str. 42 | Prenzlauer Berg | #lunch #dinner

Emira

Emira serves up my favorite vegan sushi in Berlin! With a dolled-up interior, thoughtfully presented dishes, a creative menu, and inviting staff, Emira sets itself up to be an all around 10/10 experience. Start off with a glass of their homemade iced tea (it’s not too sweet and just hits different here) and follow up with a few rolls. The best I’ve tried (so far!) is their Maki Tuna Avo, but I think it’s hard to go wrong here.

Try: Maki Tuna Avo
Schönhauser Allee 72A | Prenzlauer Berg | #lunch #dinner

Greenfinch

Enjoy a delicious vegan brunch in a lovely environment. Their grilled cheese is satiating and rich, and their pancakes are just as tasty. Afterwards you can explore the beautiful and highly underrated micro-neighborhood Bötzowkiez.

Try: Grilled Cheese, ‘Feta’ Croissant
Käthe-Niederkirchner-Straße 10 | Prenzlauer Berg | #brunch

The Sanctuary

A classic Sicilian bakery with a twist: everything’s vegan! From the cream and pistachio filled maritozzi to the chocolate cornetti to the focaccia sprinkled with salsiccia: everything has an equally scrumptious plant-based alternative. They are in a small space so there’s just a handful of seats, and if you want to linger a little longer you can always join in on one of their Sicilian kitchen plant-based workshops. The aim of their little bakery is to ‘bring traditional Italian artisanal baking a step forward.’

Try: Any Focaccia, Pistachio Maritozzo
Torstraße 175 | Mitte | #bakery #dessert

Geh Veg

When I last visited Geh Veg their menu only had a handful of items, but now they’ve expanded to a large range of goodies including ice cream, shakes, smoothie bowls, savoury plates, sweet plates, porridge, and more. They’re one of the best vegan breakfast spots on the West side (IMO) and you’re guaranteed a fresh and nourishing start to your day.

Try: Savoury Breakfast
Triftstraße 37 | Moabit | #brunch #lunch

Brammibal’s Donuts

Brammibal’s is possibly Berlin’s most well known vegan establishment. With six locations, creative marketing, unique recipes, and a cult following, they’re a must try for anyone with a sweet tooth. The donuts are worth the hype! Be sure to try one of their classics and one of their seasonal specialties to really see what they have to offer. You can keep up with their offerings here. They also offer coffee, and depending on availability bagel sandwiches, grilled cheese, and other pastries such as cinnamon rolls.

Tribeca

Tribeca offers a creative rotating menu of ice cream in the pretty neighborhood Kollwitzkiez.

Try: Lemon Poppy Seed
Rykestraße 40 | Prenzlauer Berg
Graefestraße 9 | Kreuzberg
#dessert

Swing Kitchen

Swing Kitchen is home to a variety of pleasant plant-based burgers. Their classic cheeseburger is a solid choice and will come with a few distinctive touches like lemon mayo and red cabbage. They’ve also got good dips! Their garlic aioli, basil lemon dip, and BBQ sauce will all pair well with your meal. Plus they’ve got a free refill station where you can sample a number of vibrant house drinks including elderberry soda, peach iced tea, cherry soda, and raspberry soda. Free refills are hard to come by in Berlin so it’s an extra cool touch!

Try: Cheeseburger
Georgenstraße 201 | Mitte
Rosenthaler Straße 63-64 | Mitte
#lunch #dinner #casual

Veg’d

Friendly staff, immaculate burgers, delish sauces, hearty portions, nice variety. . . should I go on? With thick sesame buns and a few great patty choices, Veg’d is sure to scratch your burger itch. Pair it with their super crispy fries: Guten Appetit!

Try: Burghain
Prenzlauer Berg | Friedrichshain | Kreuzberg | Neukölln
#lunch #dinner #casual

Plant Base

Plant Base is known for their creative, yet simplistic dishes like carrot lachs on bagel and creamy tofu egg salad. Warm lighting and hanging plants makes this little Prenzlauer Allee café just dreamy. They also sell vegan kimchi!

Try: Carrot lachs on bagel
Prenzlauer Allee 208 | Prenzlauer Berg | #cafe #brunch #lunch

Vedang

With soft fluffy brioche buns and savoury burger sauce, this plant-based burger chain sets you up for a tasty meal. They carry a few types of burgers with a variety of patties including Beyond meat, chick’n, falafel quinoa, and smokey soy. My favorite item of theirs is their döner wrap which is definitely the best (and most accurate) vegan döner wrap I’ve had in Berlin. Finish off your meal with a side of fries topped with rich cheesy sauce.

Try: Döner Wrap
Charlottenburg | Prenzlauer Berg | Mitte (Alexa) | Mitte (Mall of Berlin)
#lunch #dinner #casual

Froindlichst

Froindlichst is a decent spot for weekend brunch and lunch. Throughout the week you can find creations like pizza topped with gyro, green olives, feta, and tzatziki. Their weekend brunch menu also serves dishes like a plant-based English breakfast spread and bread slices topped with vegan egg salad, white bean feta spread, carrot lox, and avocado. Their cake is also good, my favorite that I tried was the peanut caramel chocolate cake, and the cheesecake also seemed to be pretty popular as it was already sold out by 1:30PM when we visited.

Try: Brettina Plate
Immanuelkirchstraße 31 | Prenzlauer Berg | #brunch #lunch #dinner

Sakura

Sakura focuses on using mainly seasonal, local, and organic ingredients. I’ve only had a takeout coffee from here, but it looks like a tranquil spot to enjoy a sweet treat. I’ve heard good things about their cheesecake!

Try: Cheesecake
Tieckstraße 8 | Mitte | #cafe #dessert #bakery

Iimori Vegan Ramen

Iimori Vegan Ramen serves up the best vegan ramen I’ve ever tried (although I have not made my way to Beyond Ramen yet). Their broths are rich and flavorful, and I love their menu’s variety. For drinks go for an iced lychee tea or green tea depending on the weather, and follow up with an order of their super crispy dumplings- ugh they’re so good! The best mains I’ve tried here are the Duck Aburasoba (this one’s without broth but the flavor is immaculate) and the Tonkotsu. Both are pictured below if you want to take a look! I wasn’t as big of a fan of their basil ramen though.

Try: Crispy Dumplings, Duck Aburasoba, Tonkotsu
Mulackstraße 29 | Mitte | #lunch #dinner

Chimneys

Heard of Trdelník? Nicknamed chimney cakes, this Hungarian dessert can be found at Chimneys in Berlin. They go past the classic sugar and spice rub, and offer chimney cakes with a wide variety of toppings, fillings, and dough. I’m not as big of a fan of their soft serve ice cream, and prefer their classic cakes that are served with just the toppings they’re rolled in.

Try: Brittle Classic Chimney Cake
Brunnenstraße 173 | Mitte
Warschauer Str. 81 | Friedrichshain
#dessert

Balaram

The first fully plant-based ice cream shop in Berlin had to of course make this list. Their plant-based variety is amazing, plus all their toppings are free.

Try: Crazy Peanut
Gabriel-Max-Straße 17 | Friedrichshain
#dessert

Vegan & Vegetarian:

Bonvivant

Bonvivant is an all around delightful spot to enjoy immaculate brunch in Berlin. They’re the first Michelin star brunch restaurant in Berlin (that alone makes them worth the visit) and they’re a fully vegetarian eatery, so of course there’s a couple nice vegan options to choose from. The Zen Master’s Breakfast Bowl is incredible: the flavors are rich and layered, plus the Green Shakshuka is expertly textured, with a brilliant balance of soft spinach and peas, and uber crispy potatoes. Just delicious!

Try: Zen Master’s Breakfast Bowl, Green Shakshuka
Goltzstraße 32 | Schöneberg | #brunch #lunch #dinner

Tutti Island

I have become a big Tutti Island fan, ever since my friend Laura hooked me on their Sudanese delicacies. Nearly all of their dishes are vegan (basically everything that doesn’t include halloumi, but don’t quote me on that), including their Luqaimat dessert, which are essentially fried donuts sweetened with date syrup and topped with sesame seeds. So good! Also be sure to ask for aubergine/eggplant spread and peanut sauce.

Try: Falafel in Pita, Luqaimat
Zossener Str. 17 | Kreuzberg | #casual #lunch #dinner

The Greens

The Greens is a cool vegetarian (from what I’ve seen 95% vegan but they’ve confirmed they’re vegetarian) café located on a secluded street in the central district. Come here for relaxed vibes paired with lots plants. The only setback is that what they have available that day can be kind of all over the place. I’d recommend arriving earlier in the day (before noon) to get your pick of the daily offerings. Every plant-based treat I’ve had here has been delicious, but my favorites have been their cashew cheese and greens croissant, their tofu mozzarella and tomato croissant, and their lemon rosemary cookie.

Plus if you’re looking for a place to get a little work done, they’re also an excellent laptop-friendly café in Berlin.

Try: Cashew Cheese and Greens Croissant
Am Krögel 2 | Mitte | #cafe

Zora

Although Zora Supermarket sells meat products, their quick food station at the front of the store sells fully vegetarian dishes, with most items being fully plant-based. On weekdays you’ll just find chickpea and vegetable samosas with chutney, but on weekends you have the choice of classic samosas, samosa chaat, chai, pani puri, and more. Prices are very reasonable too, I’d say they have the thriftiest samosa in Berlin I’ve found. You can get one samosa for €1.70, with prices slightly decreasing with each additional samosa purchase. This caps out at ten samosas for €14, or €1.40 per samosa. Plus, these are probably the best tasting samosas in Berlin I’ve tried! They’re available until they sell out, so I’d visit by lunchtime to secure some samosas. I’ve only visited their Kreuzberg location, but they also have a Friedrichshain location.

Try: Samosa Chaat/Samosa + chutney
Kottbusser Damm 93 | Kreuzberg
Boxhagener Str. 80 | Friedrichshain
#casual #lunch

Caphe Hoa

Caphe Hoa is a nice place to enjoy good Vietnamese home cooking in a sweet environment for an affordable price. You can get most of their mains in a smaller portion as well, in case you’re less hungry or want to save a few euros. Their dishes are both satiating and fresh, and my go to place for a cozy healthy meal. You really can’t go wrong ordering their sticky rice and glass noodle dishes. Their food is really flavorful, and I always have a nice time here, it’s one of my favorite Vietnamese spots in town (and there are plenty of Vietnamese spots in Berlin to pick from).

The vast majority of their items seem are vegan (probably 90% or more these days), so you’ll have plenty of choices. I’ve only visited their Mitte location, but from what I’ve seen their Kreuzberg location is very similar. In the warmer months be sure to try their coconut iced coffee which is frothy, sweet, and truly one of my favorite iced coffees in town.

Try: Coconut Iced Coffee, Goi Mien, Xoi Dua
Stallschreiberstraße 15 | Mitte
Lausitzer Straße 48 | Kreuzberg
#lunch #dinner #cafe

Hari Moksh

This Kreuzberg restaurant serves zesty Indian food and features a fully vegetarian menu. A decent chunk of their menu is fully vegan, and to my understanding they’re more authentic and a tad more affordable than most Indian places in Berlin. The Palak Tofu and Palak Tofu are safe bets.

Try: Palak Tofu
Köpenicker Str. 159 | Kreuzberg | #lunch #dinner

Spooning

At Spooning you’ll find edible cookie dough in a few mouthwatering flavors. Keep in mind, these scoops (at least the flavors I tried) are pretty sweet so you might want to share your dessert with a friend or be prepared to take it partially to go. Definitely worth a try if you’re into sweeter treats or edible cookie dough, I believe the classic vegan chocolate chip was my favorite. Their Google Maps link is a tad confusing, but last I checked their Prenzlauer Berg location is closed, but their Friedrichshain location is still open.

Try: Vegan Chocolate Chip
Simon-Dach-Straße 13 | Friedrichshain | #dessert

Lucy’s

Lucy’s has two sweet health food cafés in Mitte, just down the street from one another. I’ve only been to the Torstraße location, but I had a good time trying their ‘pick three’ salad dish. They have rotating options daily for this particular dish so you can try an array of fantastic combos depending on when you visit. If they happen to have their potato tahini salad on offer when you visit be sure to try that one! You’ll also find smoothies, juices, mixed veggie toasts, proper brunch, and more. I’ve also heard super things about their ‘dressed’ banana bread.

Try: Pick 3 Salad
Torstraße 116 | Mitte
Brunnenstraße 24 | Mitte
#cafe #brunch #lunch

Blumental

For a feel good breakfast in a modern space look no further than Blumental. They’re a plant-forward brunch spot bordering Kreuzberg home to tasty cakes and excellent healthy dishes packed with seasonal produce and flavor. This eatery is fully vegetarian and all their mains are plant-based, with the option of adding egg to some of their dishes. Most of the desserts are vegan, including all of their cakes. Their staff is super friendly too so you’ll feel right at home. Be sure to take a peek at their composting machine ‘Berta’ in the back of the restaurant which takes care of all their organic waste.

Try: The Blumental
Engeldamm 64 | Mitte | #brunch #lunch

Ryong

At Ryong you can find a mix of Asian tapas, noodle dishes, and unique fusion burger creations. If you want a burger that strays from tradition, but still just manages to stay within core burger guidelines (bun and patty) then you’re in for a treat at Ryong. Each burger comes with a tofu or eggplant filling, your choice of peanut or soy marinade, a mix of sauces and vegetables, and a colorful bao bun. They’re served with a side of edamame.

Try: Hulk Burger
Torstraße 59 | Mitte
Rykestraße 36 | Prenzlauer Berg
#lunch #dinner

Calm Coffee

Calm Coffee has quite a few vegan pastries and drinks, and they’ve also since jumped into the cinnamon roll market with rotating flavors including peanut butter, blueberry, salted caramel, raspberry, matcha, and birthday cake. They take their seasonal drinks seriously and I especially like their matcha rose latte and London fog. The tasty cinnamon rolls are complimented by the very friendly staff, uniquely tasty drinks, and lovely café space. Their raspberry cinnamon roll is the best roll I’ve tried so far, so definitely give it a try if you visit.

Try: Raspberry cinnamon roll, Matcha rose latte
Wühlischstraße 38 | Friedrichshain | #cafe #dessert

House of Do-An

House of Do-An opened mid-pandemic, but have been thriving with their long menu full of healthy Vietnamese cuisine and classic Western breakfast plates.

Try: Banh Mi Vn Sandwich
Hufelandstraße 20 | Prenzlauer Berg | #brunch #lunch #dinner

Kanaan

Any of Kanaan’s hummus plates are fantastic, also be sure to order their Bread & Dips platter. When I last visited for brunch/lunch (they serve dinner too, but I especially recommend lunch) the menu was completely meat and dairy free, with a handful of dishes served with a poached egg that can be left out on request. I’d recommend ordering a few dishes and sharing all of them with your group so you can try a little bit of everything.

Try: The Palestinian Hummus, The Lebanese Hummus, Kanaan Falafel, Bread & Dips Plate, Kanaan Salad
Schliemannstraße 15 | Prenzlauer Berg | #lunch #dinner

Cinnamood

Cinnamood is home to some excellent vegan cinnamon rolls in Berlin. I’ve only tried their blueberry variation, but I’m sold! It was soft and chewy, packed with flavor, and had just the right amount of sweetness. Their reviews are a bit mixed so perhaps not every roll is a hit, but I can honestly say I’m a fan and will undoubtedly return to try more.

Try: Blueberry Vegan Roll
Oranienburger Str. 8 | Mitte | #dessert

Momo’s Organic Dumplings

Six variations of vegan dumplings and three vegan sauces are offered here! You can choose to get them steamed or pan fried. You really can’t go wrong with any of the choices, but I especially liked their chickpea dumplings.

Try: Cheeky Chickpea, Spicy Seitan, Aubergenius
Chausseestraße 2 | Mitte | #lunch #dinner

Sammy’s Berliner Donuts

Sammy’s is a creative donut shop with excellent vegan options. So far I’ve only tried their lotus biscoff (and really liked it), and it’ll be hard to decide which donut to try next, but it’ll probably be either strawberry pistachio, banana split, or café latte. They also have more classic donuts available like pink sprinkles and glazed filled with jam. Also vegan, of course.

They currently have two locations, just about a ten minute walk from one another.

Try: Lotus Biscoff
Sophienstraße 30-31 | Mitte
Rosenthaler Str. 4 | Mitte
#dessert #bakery

Duo

Duo is a Sicilian ice cream shop that serves all kinds of sweet treats like brioche ice cream sandwiches, milk shakes, cakes, granita ice cream, and classic scoops. When it’s available their vegan pistachio is amazing, and their hazelnut is typically offered and one of their best plant-based flavors. Sometimes their main location will have even more plant-based flavors down the street at their mini shop.

Try: Hazelnut Ice Cream
Kreuzberg - Skalitzer (Original) | Kreuzberg
Maybachufer | Prenzlauer Berg
#dessert

Great Vegan Options:

Pastel | Bekarei

I’m not too sure how much of their pastry menu is actually vegan, but they do offer vegan Pastéis de Nata, which can be quite hard to find in Berlin! I thought everything I tried was absolutely delicious, and my Portuguese friend told me the pastries were pretty authentic. The staff was also so friendly, and I have a great time every time I visit. I’ve been to their smaller location Pastel, but I have not made it to their larger bakery Bekarei quite yet. I’m told they have even more vegan options!

Try: Vegan Pastel de Nata
Wrangelstraße 44 | Kreuzberg
Dunckerstaße 23 | Prenzlauer Berg
#cafe #dessert #bakery

Aera

Aera serves up the best vegan grilled cheese I’ve ever had. Their cheese emulates cheddar, and the flavor profile is very layered, I felt like I was noticing something new with each bite. It’s a fantastic grilled cheese, regardless of being vegan or not. It’s a bit heavy though, so come hungry and be ready to take a nice walk around Rosenthaler afterwards if you want to avoid conking out after this hearty and indulgent meal.

The grilled cheese is served topped with herbs including fresh rosemary, and the bread used is sourdough and gluten free. The whole café is gluten free, in fact. If you have a little extra room they also have a seasonal vegan galette that’s really nice. The one we tried was topped with pear.

Try: Grilled Cheese
Rosenthaler Str. 72 | Mitte
Fasanenstraße 74 | Charlottenburg
#bakery #brunch #lunch #cafe #glutenfree

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Rocket + Basil

I’m a fan of SO MUCH here! Their tahini carrot sandwich and herbaceous kale carrot plate are just delicious. Their fresh and quality ingredients really make for a heartwarming meal, best shared among friends. It’s a must visit and potentially in my top three favorite brunch spots in Berlin. And I know a thing or two about brunch in Berlin. They unfortunately only serve proper brunch on the weekends, but on the weekdays they’re open for limited hours selling sandwiches and some baked goods. On weekdays you can order these dishes beforehand online or get there early to get a better selection, since they typically sell out.

Try: Carrot Tahini Sandwich
Lützowstraße 22 | €€-€€€

ÉTÉ

ÉTÉ is an Asian fusion restaurant packed with absolutely yummy and flavor-filled dishes. I was especially impressed by their Korean inspired dishes including their Gimbap (similar to sushi but not made with raw fish), Tofu bibimbap (rice, vegetables, and Korean spices), and Jjajangmyeon (noodles made with black bean paste). They’re all deeply flavorful and nice to pair with one of their creative drinks. I also have to say their main dishes are quite filling! FYI, just over half their menu is fully vegan.

Try: Bibimbap
Simon-Dach-Straße 41 | Friedrichshain | #lunch #dinner

Home of Dumplings

Home of Dumplings is a new dumpling spot in Kreuzberg with some deeply tasty dishes. Although they typically only have one or two vegan dumpling options, the options they do have have are pretty dang good. In fact mixed vegetable (part of the permanent menu) is my favorite dumpling they offer here. Plus, nearly all of their side dishes are vegan, my favorites (out of the ones I’ve tried so far) being their mushroom tempura, kimchi, warm noodles, and chili oil tofu. The only one I haven’t liked as much is their eggplant side.

Try: Vegetable Dumplings (pan fried or steamed), chili tofu, mushroom tempura
Skalitzer Str. 103 | Kreuzberg | #lunch #dinner

Ni’s

Ni’s is a trendy Taiwanese spot with a nice variety of stellar plant-based options. Their noodles are made in house so I highly recommend trying one of those dishes. The peanut noodles are simple, but so satisfying: quality noodles, crunchy fresh vegetables, fresh herbs, some chili oil and spice, and a nice peanut sauce. Their meter long noodles are also a great bet, they’re so chewy and some of the best the city has to offer in my opinion. Be sure to also start your meal with an order of their crispy fried basil and chili tofu (I think it might be called salt and pepper tofu on the menu), this dish is perhaps my favorite one here. All three of these dishes are pictured below.

Try: Noodles, Crispy Fried Tofu
Kleine Präsidentenstraße 3 | Mitte | #lunch #dinner

Han West Dumplings + Noodles

At all of their locations you can find vegan box specials which include fries, a bao bun, and six dumplings for €12. Always a nice meal, they cook their crunchy tofu so well. I’ve only tried their Fu Bao (which I remember really enjoying), but since I’ve last visited it looks like they’ve also added a mushroom and vegan fried chicken bao bun. You can also order these items individually.

They used to offer hand-pulled noodles at their Kreuzberg location, but I no longer see it offered on their updated menu.

Try: Vegan Box Combo
Neukölln | Kreuzberg | Wedding | #lunch #dinner #casual

Wu Kong

At Wu Kong you’ve got to try the crispy tofu bites and aubergine appetizer. The aubergine is what dreams are made of, the texture is fantastic, chewy and crispy in all the right ways. The tofu is also a texture dream, complimented with a sticky sweet sesame sauce. Delish! The first page of their menu features all of their plant-based appetizers, and every one of their mains can be made plant-based by opting for tofu as the protein.

Skalitzer Str. 81 | Kreuzberg | #lunch #dinner

Neni

For a fancier brunch (or lunch…or din!) head on over to Neni, a swanky rooftop eatery, complete with a stunning view of Berlin’s Zoo (head on over sometime April to mid-November for an especially lush view, it gets a little barren in wintertime). The food is pretty good, and yes the prices are high, but for the vibes it’s worth the special occasion splurge. To really treat yourself to a Mediterranean meal fit for kings, go for the mezze trio, hummus trio/plate, and oyster mushroom shawarma- yum!

Try: Mezze Trio
Budapester Str. 40 | Charlottenburg | #brunch #lunch #dinner

Tsu Tsu

Tsu Tsu offers Japanese-style karage fried chicken. Their vegan version is made by deep frying soy bites and then marinating them in soy sauce, sake, ginger, and garlic. They’re served with lemon wedges and pickled radish, plus a side and sauce of your choice. They have some interesting sides including Japanese potato salad and Onigiri rice balls.

I really liked the food my first visit, but last time the soy bites left me feeling underwhelmed. I think I’d still give them one more try. You be the judge!

Try: Karage Vegan
Graefestraße 2 | Kreuzberg | #lunch #dinner #casual

Möllers Köttbullar

Möllers serves Swedish Köttbullar in both classic and plant-based variations. Their meatballs are made out of pea protein and you can get all the classic sides and sauces in a vegan version including vegan mayo, vegan gravy, and dairy free mashed potatoes. With my plant-based plate I got to enjoy a serving of fries, pea protein balls, cucumber salad, organic cranberries, gravy, ketchup, and mayo. It was quite tasty and had such a satisfying mix of flavors, textures, acidity, and crunch. Plates vary in cost from around €7 to €15, but the general portion size remains the same, the only item that you can get a noticeably higher serving of are the Köttbullar / No Beef Bullar.

Try: No Beef Bullar Plate
Köpenicker Str. 190 | Kreuzberg | #lunch #dinner #casual

Stadtsalat

If you want a nourishing and hearty bowl of grains, salad, vegetables, and protein with excellent flavor and seasoning then Stadtsalat is your place! It’s not the thriftiest meal (most of their bowls are €12 to €15), but it sure is a pleasant one. I’ve tried the Vegan Indian Summer and Mexican Taco bowls and they were both very hearty and absolutely delish. Many of their bowls are seasonal, and they usually have around ten plant-based bowls and salads to pick from. Keep up with their menu here.

Try: Vegan Indian Summer
Friedrichstraße 113 | Mitte | #lunch #dinner

Akko

Akko offer quality food and large portions for reasonable prices. Each order comes with a whole bag of flatbread, and the hummus is €4 and comes with a bowl of vegetables to dip your food into as well! Plus, their manakish starts at just €1!

Try: Hummus, Manakish, Falafel plate
Pankstraße 52 | Wedding | #lunch #dinner #casual

The Neighborhood

The Neighborhood has seriously improved their plant-based offerings in recent years. The vegan Al Pastor jackfruit tacos and Buffalo cauliflower were fantastic when I last visited. The cauliflower was served with an amazing vegan blue cheese sauce that I had to ask for more of. There’s also a new plant-based version of their mac and cheese which I’ll have to try next.

Try: Buffalo cauliflower with vegan blue cheese dip
Möckernstrasse 91 | Kreuzberg | #lunch #dinner

Umami

This Indochinese restaurant is quite popular in Berlin for both omnivores and plant-based eaters. Their menu is perfectly split down the center with half their offerings being plant-based, and the other half not. Their seitan is really flavorful so be sure to get a dish including that. Not every item here is a hit, but I think the perfect order is a #23 with seitan paired with a Coriander Mule for a drink. Thank me later. I also like the F-Hain location the most, partially due to nostalgia from visiting here with so many different loved ones. It also has the prettiest decor in my opinion.

Try: #9 Diving Dough, #11 Saigon Pancake, #23 Noble Harmony, Coriander Mule
Friedrichshain | Prenzlauer Berg | Kreuzberg (Bergmannkiez) | Kreuzberg (Schlesischekiez) | #lunch #dinner

Scheers Schnitzel

If you’re looking to try vegan German (or German-Austrian) food while in town, Scheers is a great choice! They offer vegan versions of their schnitzel which (yes, may look like hockey pucks and) are downright tasty. Their flavor is quite similar to proper schnitzel, and the Schniposa plate is naturally vegan so long as you ask for the vegan schnitzel, which is free of charge. The Schniposa plate comes with salad and fries so you’re in for a filling meal. Be sure to ask for a few of their sauces when you order, their curry and chili sauces are both homemade, plant-based, and complimentary. They add really nice flavor to the Schnitzel plate.

Try: Schniposa plate (with chili and curry sauce)
Warschauer Pl. 18 | Friedrichshain

Curry 61

Curry 61 is my go to for vegan Currywurst in Berlin. Currywurst is about as local and German as it gets in Berlin; this particular dish came to be in 1949. Berlin housewife Herta Heuwer traded British soldiers alcohol for ketchup then proceeded to create a dish that is still quite popular today for its simplicity, affordability, and protein content. A dash of curry flavor doesn’t hurt either. You’ll find classic and plant-based options at Curry 61. I recommend ordering their Vegan Currywurst, which consists of a seitan and tofu sausage sliced and topped with homemade curry ketchup sauce. For the full experience be sure to order it with fries and vegan mayo.

Try: Vegan Currywurst
Oranienburger Straße 6 | Mitte | #casual #lunch #dinner

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