The Best Vegetarian And Vegan Restaurants In Canberra

If you’re a veggie in Aus in search of great food, here’s a selection of the crème-de-la-crème of vegetarian and vegan restaurants in and around Canberra.

Kingsland Vegan

With their motto ‘Be Vegan + Make Peace’, Kingsland serve up a fantastic array of Chinese-style vegetarian and vegan friendly dishes, all made from plant based, natural ingredients. Tempt your carnivore friends along with the restaurants ‘mock meats’, used in popular dishes like roast or soy duck, drizzled in their special pepper sauce. Other fantastic choices are the sweet potato cakes and the Cahn Chua soup to share, which is bursting with exciting flavors.

Address: 5/28 Challis St, Dickson ACT 2602, Australia +61 2 6262 9350

Au Lac Royal

For vegan food with a Vietnamese twist, why not visit Au Lac Royal. Their fresh ingredients, tasty food and relaxed atmosphere makes this place great for adults and kids alike. With a menu packed with enticing dishes from Ca Gung (fried soy fish with savoury ginger sauce), to Dau Hu Xao Xa Ot (tofu with lemongrass) and a vibrant Canh Kho Qua (stuffed bitter melon soup), there really is something for everyone at Au Lac Royal.

Address: 4/35-39 Woolley St, Dickson ACT 2602, Australia +61 2 6262 8922

My Rainbow Dreams

Whether you’re here for breakfast or lunch you won’t be disappointed at My Rainbow Dreams. Run by the students of the spiritual master and meditation teacher Sri Chinmoy, this little cafe exudes a calm yet upbeat ambiance. Serving coffees, cakes, juices and smoothies, and an array of tasty lunch dishes from speciality burgers to soups and salads, every meal should be rounded off with a double scoop of their homemade gelato! You can also hire out part or even the whole venue for functions, making My Rainbow Dreams a great place for lunch parties and family occasions.

Address: Dickson Pl, Dickson ACT 2602, Australia +61 2 6247 8591

Sweet Bones

Where the only non-vegan product served is the dairy milk option for drinks, Sweet Bones is every vegan’s dream. With its rustic, country, rock ‘n’ roll vibe and outstanding food, it’s no wonder this place is such a local favourite. In fact, Sweet Bones recently won the People’s Choice Award for the best café in Canberra. The food and drinks are all prepared with quality and sustainability in mind, and are sourced locally and Fair Trade wherever possible. Try their outstanding coffees, made using beans roasted just 3 doors down, and a selection of the in house baked breads, cakes and muffins. Run by owners Emily and Russell Brindley, their menu is inspired by their globe trotting and packed with exciting flavors and textures.

Address: 8/18 Lonsdale St, Braddon ACT 2162, Australia +61 413 067 890

The Food Co-op Café

Pop by the Food Co-op Café for a tasty and 100% vegan breakfast or lunch. Striving to use only fresh, local, organic and sustainable produce, you can be sure that here you’re definitely getting the good stuff. Try the curried soups, a favourite amongst the regulars. They also offer a range of gluten free options too. And it’s not just the food that’s great here; the communal atmosphere brings this place to life with music, laughter and great conversation.

Address: 3 Kingsley St, Acton Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2602 62307505

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