Top Vegan and Vegetarian Dining Spots Worldwide: 2018 Travel Trends for Plant-Based Adventurers
An increasing number of travelers are embracing vegan and vegetarian dining for its proven health benefits, positive environmental impact, and ethical advantages for animals. Discover these exceptional plant-based eateries across the globe, from innovative newcomers to enduring classics that cater to conscious foodies.
The Soul Kitchen, Paris, France
Just a short walk from the iconic Sacré-Coeur basilica, The Soul Kitchen stands out among Montmartre's charming cafés. Operated by three passionate women, it features market-fresh dishes with half the menu vegetarian. If you're in a rush, grab robust coffee and vegan cookies while gazing out the bay window.
A cozy cupboard of board games awaits for rainy afternoons.
Date & Thyme, Key West, Florida, USA
Key West was once better known for cabarets than veggie spots, but Date & Thyme changes that. This relaxed vegan café and market in a repurposed gas station offers al fresco dining on the front terrace amid free-roaming chickens that own the island's streets.
Across the street, Salt Island Provisions sells unique gourmet salts in a craft shop and gallery.
Bouldin Creek Café, Austin, Texas, USA
Austin challenges Texas stereotypes with spots like Bouldin Creek Café. This neighborhood favorite boasts friendly service, a mostly vegan menu of Tex-Mex delights like portobello fajitas, vegan enchiladas, and acclaimed veggie burgers—ideal for outdoor dining and people-watching.
Breakfast is available all day, perfect after late nights at Austin's vibrant live music venues.
Vegetariano Social Clube, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
In Rio's lively Leblon district, Vegetariano Social Clube reimagines Brazil's feijoada as a decadent vegan stew with black beans and smoked tempeh instead of pork. Served Wednesdays and Sundays, it pairs perfectly with passionfruit caipirinhas.
Stroll Leblon's traffic-free beachside boulevard on Sundays, extending to Leme.
Cat Bar, Barcelona, Spain
In Barcelona's El Born, Cat Bar combines hefty, inventive vegan burgers with Catalan craft beers, highlighting the region's microbrew boom—all with sustainable ingredients in a cozy atmosphere.
Nearby, the stunning 14th-century Santa Maria del Mar church awaits.
Be Kind To Animals The Moon, Bagan, Myanmar
Near Bagan's ancient temples, this vegetarian gem delivers fresh, flavorful dishes like pumpkin ginger curry, chapati wraps, and banana lassi in a serene open-air setting. Save room for house-made ice cream.
Located 300m north of Ananda Temple and 300m east of Tharabar Gate.
La Panthère Verte, Montréal, Canada
La Panthère Verte's expanding locations make sustainable eating accessible in Montréal. Their famous falafel sandwich, crafted with local organic ingredients and eco-friendly practices, explains the hype.
The Latin Quarter spot offers organic Beau's beers on tap.
Salsa Verde, Évora, Portugal
At Salsa Verde, owner Pedro warmly welcomes visitors to his vibrant spot, guiding them through seasonal Alentejan vegetarian fare like mushroom migas and spinach or tofu casseroles.
Post-meal, unwind in the nearby Jardim Público's flowerbeds and birdsong.
Hiltl, Zürich, Switzerland
Hiltl, the world's oldest vegetarian restaurant since 1898 and family-run for four generations, offers over 100 global vegan and vegetarian dishes—proof that mindful eating has deep roots.
Summer brings lakeside outposts at Mythenquai and Kilchberg on Lake Zürich.
Okutan Kiyomizu, Kyoto, Japan
Vegan dining shines in Kyoto thanks to tofu traditions. Okutan Kiyomizu, serving temple monks since 1635, offers serene yudofu (tofu hotpot with veggies)—request vegan for an exquisite experience.
Set in the Chōshō-in garden near Nanzen-ji, a key Zen temple.
