Where to Try Vegan German Food in Berlin

Last updated: November 8, 2023

Sure, there’s plenty of vegan food in Berlin. . . and believe it or not there’s quite a bit of German food in Berlin too. But can you get vegan German food here? Of course! Just about every German restaurant will at minimum have sauerkraut, beer, and pretzels, however there are quite a few places in Berlin with even more to offer. So if you’re interested in ordering off the main menu rather than just relying on side salads and drinks, read on for the best vegan German food in Berlin.

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Försters

Försters is a pleasant sit down vegan eatery that focuses on regional and seasonal cuisine. Their Schnitzel dish is a stand out item and although it’s labeled as Wiener (Viennesse) Schnitzel, these differences aren’t as significant since we’re dealing with vegan ingredients. FYI, Austrian Schnitzels were the OG and are made with veal, while German Schnitzels can be made with veal, pork, chicken, or beef.

They also serve 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. Keep up with their Instagram to see what specials they currently offer.

Dunckerstraße 2A | Prenzlauer Berg

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.

Oranienburger Straße 6 | Mitte

Puffer Imbiss

At Puffer Imbiss you’ll find yummy Kartoffelpuffer and Eierkuchen. While the Eierkuchen (literally egg cake) is only vegetarian, their Kartoffelpuffer is vegan if you order it plain or with Apfelmus (apple sauce) . Kartoffelpuffer are a truly scrumptious German treat that are traditionally enjoyed with sugar, apple sauce, or a sort of herb yogurt sauce called Kräuterquark.

I recommend ordering it with apple sauce, the savoriness of the fried potato pancake paired with sweet regional apple sauce is a stellar combo. You’ll find that the ones served here are quite filling and make for a hearty, quick, and cost-friendly meal you can enjoy when passing through Hermannplatz.

Hermannplatz/Hasenheide | Neukölln

Frea Bakery

Frea is a bakery I’ve hyped up on my blog for ages! Not only do they operate as a modern German bakery, but they’re also fully vegan and zero-waste. They serve all sorts of great pastries! Their marzipan poppy seed pastry is excellent and not too sweet, plus it incorporates two ingredients that are very popular in Germany. Their sandwiches also incorporate traditional German baking style and are served on a variety of bread rolls, also known as Brötchen.

They also serve non-German baked goods! For something sweeter go for a Spandauer which are filled with either a vanilla custard or fruit mixture. If I’m craving something savory I might go for a Tomato Tasche, while their Cardamom Bun is a nice sweet treat.

Gartenstraße 9 | Mitte

Yoyo Foodworld

Yoyo Foodworld is a fully vegan independent fast food joint in Berlin’s Friedrichshain neighborhood. Their German bites aren’t necessarily served the way you might find them in a classic German joint, but that’s part of their charm. And hey, tasty’s tasty.

Here you’ll find a couple variations of Currywurst made with either Beyond Sausage pea protein or Seitan. They also serve Schnitzel (German-Austrian breaded fried meat dish) with fries and salad or in burger form. They even have a Bavarian burger which includes some southern Germany inspired ingredients, like Leberkäse (literally cheese liver) which is similar to a thick bologna sausage. Don’t worry, it’s really all vegan here. You can enjoy your meal with fries and a variety of homemade dips including Remoulade, a French dip similar to tartar sauce that is popular throughout Germany, especially in seaside cities.

Gärtnerstraße 27 | Friedrichshain

Vamos Veganos

This fully vegan eatery is known for its superior take on vegan Döner, or Fiöner like they call it here. There’s a few variations of döner, but the kind popular in Berlin was invented by a Turkish immigrant in Berlin. This version is typically served on toasted bread with sliced roasted meat, a few types of fresh vegetables, herbs, a mix of garlic and spiced yogurt sauce, and sometimes crumbly cheese. At Vamos Veganos you can find a vegan version of that, as well as a Dürüm variation which is served in a wrap form instead of bread. However, I do recommend just going for the döner version which comes on seriously crispy and tasty sesame bread.

Schönfließer Straße 16 | Prenzlauer Berg

Good Morning Monday

Now Good Morning Monday doesn’t have too many vegan options, but I think they’re worth visiting for their stellar vegan breakfast platter, which consists of a plant-based take on the kind of breakfast spread that’s typically served on weekends in German households. If you didn’t know, a typical German breakfast spread tends to include bread rolls, fruit, fresh vegetables, sliced meat, sliced cheese, jams, savory spreads, and maybe another item or two like a pastry or boiled egg. Good Morning Monday totally nails this and their vegan take of Typisches Deutsches Frühstück is one that I think even Oma would approve of.

Falckensteinstraße 18 | Kreuzberg

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 a really nice flavor to the Schnitzel plate. I think their prices are pretty solid too (a whole plate of food starts at €7.90) making this spot a bit of a novelty (delicious German food that is affordable and vegan?! Sign me up!).

Warschauer Pl. 18 | Friedrichshain

Vöner

Vöner can be a bit hit or miss for me, but I think they’re still totally worth a visit to try plant-based Döner. They additionally have a Dürüm and Teller (plate) version too. They have tahini garlic, yogurt herb, chili tomato, and peanut sauces on offer to help flavor your meal even more. They also have a Currywurst and fries plate!

Boxhagener Straße 56 | Friedrichshain

Café Velicious

Heard of Kaffee und Kuchen? This popular German pastime consists of simply catching up with friends and family over coffee and cake. Not hard to get behind! If you want to visit a café with fully homemade and plant-based cakes look no further than Velicious. They’re a typical German café and cake shop, simply minus animal products. You’ll find plenty of German cakes on offer sold by the whole cake and by the slice. Naturally, Tortes are their specialty. These rich multi-layered cakes originate from Germany and feature a vast range of creamy and fruity ingredients including rhubarb, strawberry, vanilla, chocolate, marzipan, apple, cream, yogurt, lemon, hazelnut, and more. Sometimes they’ll also serve other German cakes like Käsekuchen (cheesecake made with quark) and different types of Streuselkuchen (strudel cake) including apple and rhubarb strudel. Now that’s deli- velicious!

Lenbachstraße 13B | Friedrichshain

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