It’s no secret that we’ve seen a decline in the amount of 100 per cent vegan businesses in Adelaide since 2020 – thanks Covid. Nevertheless, there are still a number of completely vegan cafes and restaurants going strong – 20 of them to be precise. Whether you’re new to Adelaide’s vegan-scape or looking to spend your dollars in support of cruelty-free establishments, our guide to Adelaide’s current vegan scene is here for your dining needs – take a look.
1. Staazi & Co., Adelaide
Think: Greek street food, lunch and dinner, juicy house-made me*ts, chick*n and l*mb yiros, AB’s, crumbled f*ta chips, small takeaway shop with huge flavours – the best to do it.
Where: 224 Grenfell St, Adelaide and roving food truck
2. Veggie Vie, Adelaide
Think: Brunch, lunch and occasional dinner nights, a combination of wholefoods and healthful classics, burgers, pizzas, salad bowls, sandwiches and bakery goods – a leafy tea house with street side seating.
Where: 16 McHenry St, Adelaide
3. Lucky Ducks, Aldinga
Think: Dinner spot, creative menu, focus on Asian and Middle Eastern flavours, plus a cocktail bar, inside an airy patio-like space, designated area for fur babies.
Where: 206 Port Rd, Aldinga
4. Sarah’s Sister’s Sustainable Cafe, Semaphore
Think: Breakfast and lunch, open and breezy garden, vintage and homey vibes, local creatives’ wares up for grabs, classic cafe menu, as seen in our guide to the best big breakfasts in Adelaide.
Where: 117 Semaphore Rd, Semaphore
6. Allegra Dining Room, Adelaide
Think: The finest of dining, 28-seater space, intimate, heavy on the mood lighting, set dinner degustation, seasonal rotating menu, high-quality South Australian produce, super inventive and truly unique menu.
Where: L1/125 Gilles St, Adelaide
5. Joy Of Flora Cafe, West Croydon
Think: A neighbourhood gem, leafy backyard dining, breakfast and lunch, classics as well as raw cakes, baked goods and wholefoods, local art and products on display, as seen in our guide to the best vegan big breakfasts in Adelaide.
Where: 8/16 Rosetta St, West Croydon
7. PingAn Veggie Time, Bowden
Think: Thai cuisine, lunch and dinner, market stall inside Plant 4 Bowden, family-run and made with love, punchy menu, no onion or garlic in sight, low FODMAP-friendly, delish vegan me*ts, the best chick*n satay skewers.
Where: 5 Third St, Bowden
8. Live A Little Gelato, Bowden
Think: Sweet treats, as seen in our guide to the best vegan-friendly bakeries in Adelaide, market stall inside Plant 4 Bowden, handmade in the Adelaide hills, organic gelato, custom cakes, all of the buns, tarts, slices, scrolls, croissants etc.
Where: 5 Third St, Bowden
9. The Gator Club, College Park
Think: Cakes, bakes, big ol’ cookies, mega toasties and burgers stuffed with vegan me*ts, botanical hot drinks, lil’ cafe, breakfast and lunch, stockist of local creatives’ wares.
Where: 33 Payneham Rd, College Park and roving food truck
10. Lord Of The Fries, Various Locations
Think: Fast food, American diner-style, greasy in the best way possible, saucy burgers, hotdogs with all the stuff on top, all of the me*ats and che*se, loaded fries as seen in our guide to the best vegan chips and gravy in Adelaide, deep-fried snacks, lunch and late night eats.
Where: Adelaide and Glenelg
11. Zenhouse, West Hindmarsh
Think: Yum cha, lunch and dinner, dumplings galore, nibbles as well as full-on roast du*k dishes and sizzling plates, all of the juicy me*ts, house-made ice cream, mega tea range.
Where: 462 Port Rd, West Hindmarsh
12. Clara Cakes, Lobethal
Think: Bakery, a crowd-favourite, sweet and savoury goods, custard-filled croissants as well as h*m and che*se croissants, breakfast and lunch, tarts and danishes not out of the question.
Where: 75 Main St, Lobethal
13. Cakeboy Donuts, Bowden
Think: Donuts, donuts and more donuts, small-batch from scratch, super creative and super stuffed, thick shakes, market stall inside Plant 4 Bowden, lunch and dinner.
Where: 5 Third St, Bowden
14. Curiositeas, Adelaide
Think: Victorian-style tea room, vintage couches and art, quaint, sweets and savouries, toasted sandwiches, pie floaters, scones too, lots of gluten-free options, brunch and afternoon snacks.
Where: Level 1/240 Rundle St, Adelaide
15. Seed & Stone, Adelaide
Think: Salad and toastie bar, fast food made healthful, soups of the day etc, sweetie treats, office workers’ crowd-favourite, very Instagramable space, breakfast and lunch.
Where: Shop 4/205 Pirie St, Adelaide
16. Great Nature Vegetarian Snacks & Grocery, Christies Beach
Think: Hot buffet meals, daily rotating menu, plenty of curries, a bit of everything, lunch spot, stocks vegan che*ses, chocolate, sauces, deodorant, beauty products, Christmas roasts, and everything you could possibly need.
Where: 3/48 Beach Rd, Christies Beach
17. Gopal’s Kitchen, Semaphore
Think: Buffet, hot meals, big on curries and spice, as well as a selection of of lil’ cakes, no onion or garlic in sight, super casual and homey.
Where: 44 Semaphore Rd, Semaphore
18. Jamu, Adelaide
Think: Smoothie and juice bar, freshly squeezed etc, heaps of chocolatey bites, vibrant smoothie bowls, indulgent chia pudding cups, raw treats, breakfast ‘n’ lunch ‘n’ late-afternoon snacks, inside the Adelaide Central Market.
Where: Stall 69, 44/60 Gouger St, Adelaide
19. Pure Vegetarian, Adelaide
Think: Taiwanese buffet, mammoth serving sizes, lunch spot, stir fries, curries, fried treats, hits the spot every time, in the business since the 90’s, closing permanently as of 30 June 2024, owners heading for retirement.
Where: Market Plaza Food Court, 14 Moonta St, Adelaide
20. Veggo Sizzle, Adelaide
Think: Pan Asian cuisine, sizzling dishes, curries, lunch and dinner, no frills, hit and miss, but vegan nonetheless.
Where: Shop 4/465 Pulteney St, Adelaide
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