Vegetarian and vegan food in Canberra

Vegetarian and vegan food in Canberra

1. EatNorth Canberra

   Au Lac Dickson Vegan Cuisine

   A mid-range vegan restaurant, and a rare sight in Canberra with delicious soy-based versions of everything. If you're not used to eating vegan cuisine but want to try, this place is a great place to start. Though this restaurant is in Canberra's de facto Chinatown, it's actually a Vietnamese restaurant, but there's plenty of other Southeast Asian dishes.

2. BuyBelconnen

   Bestore Asian Grocer

   This large, modern Korean-focused supermarket features an excellent array of imported Japanese and Korean specialty items, frozen dumplings, hard-to-find sauces, a dedicated vegan mock-meat section, and a boutique liquor corner stocking authentic soju and sake.

   Tue–Sun 8AM–6PM (closed Mon)

3. EatHall

   Daughters at Hall

   A classic rural Australian cafe, best known for its Yes Mumma, that is, creamy oats with apples, cream, and crumbles. Other than that, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options are also available.

   Mon–Fri; Sat Sun·Mains $15-21

4. EatCivic

   Fekerte’s Ethiopian

   A budget Ethiopian restaurant with some very flavourful spicy dishes and a whole slew of vegan and vegetarian options. It's one of only three Ethiopian restaurants in Canberra (with one being Ethiopia Down Under in Woden and the other in Civic). Both dine-in and takeaway are available.

5. EatCivic

   Kinn Thai

   A Thai restaurant with street food (or specifically street lunch) with great Thai chicken, seafood and has a great variety of vegetarian options. It's very popular, and can be very noisy.

6. EatBelconnen

   Pho Hub

   A contemporary dining room specializing in fragrant, authentic Southern Vietnamese cuisine. The kitchen is highly praised for its deeply aromatic, slow-simmered beef pho (Pho Bo), combo broken rice plates, and fresh vermicelli noodle bowls. Unlike basic takeaway outlets, it features a surprisingly extensive and dedicated vegan menu including lemongrass tofu, vegetable cashew stir-fries, and plant-based noodle soups. The space fills up rapidly; table bookings are strongly recommended for weekend dinners.

   Lunch: Tue–Fri 11AM–2:30PM; dinner: daily 5–9PM·Mains $22–30

7. EatWeston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden

   Pitch Black Cafe

   Serving great Seven Mile Roasters coffee, it is known for its variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free diets available. However, a must-try of this cafe is the tradies breakfast special, which is not just for tradies, but for everyone.

   Daily

8. EatBelconnen

   Ramen O

   A cozy, minimalist family-owned gem widely considered to serve the most authentic, rich Kyushu-style Tonkotsu ramen in Canberra. The elegant interior is detailed with traditional Japanese ikebana and nihonga decor. The kitchen slow-boils its signature creamy pork broth for 12 hours, serving up nine distinct bowls ranging from the classic 'Ramen Oh' and a bright yuzu tonkotsu to a dedicated vegan bowl ('Ramen Beautiful'). Don't skip the excellent pan-fried pork or vegetable gyoza. Online bookings are highly recommended as seats are limited.

   Mon–Thu 11:30AM–1:30PM & 5:30–7:30PM; Fri 11:30AM–1:30PM & 5:30–8PM; Sat noon–2PM & 5:30–8PM (closed Sun)·Ramen bowls $25–34, gyoza $17

9. EatBelconnen

   Sweet Bones

   An entirely vegan bakery and café with a distinct rock-and-roll aesthetic, expanding to the northside from its original Braddon flagship. Tucked into a relaxed suburban shopping square, it draws a dedicated crowd for its 100% plant-based breakfast plates and Tex-Mex lunch specialties. Standouts include their enormous house-made vegan cinnamon scrolls, loaded burritos, and decadent custom cupcakes. Features plenty of casual indoor and outdoor courtyard seating. (While all food is strictly vegan, dairy milk is available as an optional alternative for coffee drinks).

   Mon-Fri 7AM–2PM, Sat Sun 8AM–2PM·Mains $15–31, treats from $8.50

10. EatSouth Canberra

    Uppa Level Cafe

    A budget cafe with an all day breakfast and a reasonable lunch range. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options are fairly limited, but there are a few on the menu.

    Mon–Fri 7AM–3PM Sat 8AM–1PM (closed Sundays and public holidays)

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Canberra (CC BY-SA 4.0).