10 Top Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants in Aarhus
From cozy cafés and takeaways to stylish restaurants and gourmet dishes, this list has the top choices for every vegetarian and vegan visiting Aarhus.
1. Café Gaya
Cafe, European, Danish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Tea
Every dish at Cafe Gaya is prepared by 100% organic ingredients. Guests will find a great variety of vegetarian dishes served for breakfast, brunch, or lunch while vegan options aren’t missed off the cozy café’s menu. Fresh salads, tasty soups, and juicy sandwiches at low prices will fill every vegetarian’s hunger.
2. Mikuna
Restaurant, Vegan, Vegetarian
One of the challenges vegetarians face while traveling is finding a place where they can grab a quick bite and fill their hunger while exploring a city’s attractions. Luckily in Aarhus there is Mikuna, a take away vegetarian café where visitors can find warm dishes as well as sandwiches and burgers filled with fresh vegetables, tuna, or beans.
3. The South Indian
Restaurant, Indian, Vegetarian, Vegan
4. Café Ganefryd
Cafe, Healthy, Danish, European, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free
Gluten-free homemade bread, fresh juices, and seasonal organic vegetables are some of the things Café Ganefryd offers to its guests. Situated at the Latin Quarter close to Our Lady Church, some of the city’s most famous boutiques, and bookstores, the elegant café is the perfect place for grabbing breakfast or brunch and to warm up in while exploring Aarhus’ historic center.
5. Cafe Fika
Bakery, Cafe, Restaurant, Sandwich Shop, Pastries, Gluten-free, European
6. Restaurant Mellemrum
Restaurant, Danish, European, Vegetarian
7. Karma Sushi
Restaurant, Sushi, Seafood
Aside from a great variety of seafood dishes and high-quality fusion sushi, Karma Sushi has a special page on its menu with vegetarian delicacies. Special dishes filled with avocados, cucumbers, and other vegetables are marinated in a delicious sauce, prepared by experienced chefs who offer a unique culinary experience to gastronomy lovers. Karma Sushi has restaurants all over Denmark including Aarhus, Copenhagen, and Aalborg.
8. Green Neighbour
Restaurant, Healthy, Danish, European, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free
In Aarhus Central Food Market, the city’s new food mecca, as it has become known, stands the Green Neighbour. Vegans and vegetarians will love this place, as it only serves salads made from seasonal vegetables and fresh juices. All the ingredients used for the delicious salads and refreshing juices are organic. Since the day Aarhus Central Food Market opened in the historic Aarhus Hall it has become a favorite spot for connoisseurs.
9. Grød Århus
Restaurant, European
The first Grød restaurant opened in 2011 in Copenhagen with the goal to persuade people that porridge can be a delicious and hearty meal. Six years later there are four restaurants in Copenhagen and one in Aarhus. Apparently, the people behind Grød managed to make porridge part of locals’ food habits. Grød in Aarhus is situated in Aarhus Central Food Market serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner inspired by the local and international cuisine, with porridge always being the starting point.
10. The Hummus & Pita Bar
Restaurant, Middle Eastern, Vegan, Vegetarian
In Denmark, there are many restaurants serving delicacies of the Middle Eastern cuisine; falafel, hummus, tabbouleh for vegans, or lamb and chicken shawarmas for meat lovers. It’s a cheap, easy, and tasty way to fill your hunger, so a restaurant of this kind couldn’t be missing from this list. Hummus Pita Bar opened a few months ago but it seems it’s already becoming a local favorite. Except for falafel, the cozy place offers many vegetarian delicacies inspired by the Lebanese cuisine, as well as salads.
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