7 Best Cities for Vegans To Visit Right Now

The Best Cities Around the World for Vegans

1. Berlin

We’re starting this list with a vegan heavyweight! According to Happy Cow, Berlin is home to over 1,200 vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants — it’s pretty much guaranteed that you won’t go hungry here. Berlin’s progressive culture makes it an ideal place for veganism to thrive. The city’s residents are generally conscious of sustainability, animal rights, and healthy living, which has created a supportive environment for vegan businesses.

Vegan Restaurants to Check Out

You’ll find everything from fine dining to street eats in Berlin, but fair warning, Berlin is a big city, and these spots are all over! Make sure you save them to Google Maps to make navigating easier. For more options, check out this vegan guide to Berlin.

• 1990 Vegan Living: Vietnamese cuisine
• La Stella Nera: Vegan pizzeria
• Lucky Leek: Michelin-star restaurant with a multi-course tasting menu
• Voner Vegetarian: vegan doner kebabs

Vegan-Friendly Hotels

Sadly, there isn’t a vegan hotel in Berlin, but this chain generally has vegan options on their morning buffet.

ibis Styles Berlin Mitte

This budget-friendly hotel chain always offers modern and clean rooms; most locations offer vegan breakfast options. Another reason that I like this chain is that it has multiple sustainability initiatives to reduce carbon, conserve water, and reduce energy use. If the options aren’t stellar, there is a vegan café called Funk You that is a 7-minute walk from the hotel.

Another Vegan-Friendly to Pair with Berlin

Just a two-hour train ride from Berlin is another vegan behemoth, Hamburg! I love Hamburg, and I almost selected it instead of Berlin, but Berlin offers just a little bit more. In addition to over 700 vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants, you’ll also find vegan cat cafes, vegan donuts, and multiple vegan shops in Hamburg!

Vegan Restaurants to Check Out

There are also some incredible vegan bakeries and patisseries in Paris — you can’t miss them on your trip.

• Aujourd’hui Demain: Dangerously delicious vegan burgers, waffles, milkshakes, & more.
• Sweet Rawmance: Colorful, veggie-forward, and mostly raw menu
• Bloom Sushi: Creative vegan sushi spot
• Le Potager de Charlotte: Sophisticated French-inspired menu

Vegan Shops

From salty snacks to chic handbags, you’ll find it and more in Paris!

• Arsayo: Vegan accessories like backpacks and wallets.
• Mon Epicerie: Vegan grocery shop with plenty of snacks, fresh produce, meat alternatives, and more.
• Aujourd’hui Demain: In addition to having a great café, this spot is home to a fantastic shop with food, fashion, books, and more.

Vegan Hotel to Visit

Hôtel HoY

You can’t miss the only vegan hotel in Paris! This boho-chic spot features a calming yoga studio and a fabulous restaurant, MESA de Hoy. It’s also conveniently located near multiple restaurants and only a 6-minute walk to the Gare du Nord train station.

3. London

I’ve been to London multiple times, and I suffer from food FOMO every time! London has one of the best vegan food scenes in the world. The city has over 700 vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants, offering everything from fast food to high-end dining. Whether you’re in the mood for a vegan burger, Indian curry, sushi, or traditional British dishes like vegan fish and chips, you’ll find it in London.

Vegan Restaurants to Check Out

If you’re overwhelmed by the options in London or want help navigating everything, consider taking a vegan food tour!

• Mildred’s: Multiple locations throughout London offer a globally inspired breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu.
• Purezza Camden: The best vegan pizza I’ve ever had!
• DAUNS: Veganized Swedish cuisine
• Gauthier Soho: Michelin-starred multi-course menu (you need reservations).

Vegan-Friendly Hotel in London

There are some other really great vegan-friendly hotels in London, too!

Inhabit Southwick and Queens Gardens

These two wellness-focused hotels are concerned about your well-being and the environment. They are Certified B Corps and Green Key hotels that offer a plant-forward menu from their partners at Yeotown. The vegetarian menu includes vegan breakfast favorites like waffles, coconut yogurt, and more.

Another Vegan-Friendly to Pair with London

Whenever people say they’re going to London, I tell them they must go to Brighton! Just an hour away by train, Brighton is like a mini-London with over 300 vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants and plenty of shops, including a vegan market! It’s also right on the sea — is there anything better than a fresh ocean breeze and vegan food?

4. NYC

It’s well known that Europe offers some great options for vegans, but there are also some stellar vegan-friendly cities in the US. First up is the Big Apple! Whether you’re looking for gourmet dining, fast-casual eats, or comfort food, you’ll find it all in NYC. From upscale establishments like Eleven Madison Park to an iconic slice at Screamer’s Pizzeria, there’s something for every taste and budget. Several neighborhoods in NYC are particularly vegan-friendly, including the East Village, Williamsburg, and Greenwich Village — you might want to consider basing yourself there or nearby.

Vegan Restaurants to Check Out

I have so many favorite spots to eat in NYC narrowing it down to four is almost criminal! Check out this vegan guide to NYC for more options.

• Delice & Sarrasin: Veganized French cuisine
• Beyond Sushi: Super creative vegan sushi
• Modern Love: Globally-inspired eats and vegan junk food
• Eleven Park Madison: Michelin-star vegan fine dining

Vegan-Friendly Hotels

I still can’t believe there isn’t a vegan hotel in NYC — someone needs to get on that — but these two spots are friendly!

The Arlo Soho

This modern micro-hotel is the perfect place to base yourself to explore the city, and its onsite restaurant has some great vegan options! The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and offers vegan sausage breakfast sandwiches with Impossible and Just Egg, pasta Pomodoro, spiced cauliflower, and more!

1 Hotel Central Park

For a luxury stay, look no further! This is one of the few carbon-neutral and LEED-certified hotels in NYC. Their onsite restaurant, Jams, is run by an award-winning team and features great vegan options like peanut butter and chocolate oats for breakfast and beet tartare for dinner!

Another Vegan-Friendly to Pair with NYC

Hop on the Amtrak and head to either Philly (an hour and a half ride) or Washington, DC (a three-hour ride)! These East Coast cities offer terrific dining options; you won’t be disappointed! No matter which one you choose to have a vegan adventure in Philly or visit vegan-friendly DC, I’ve got a guide to help you!

5. Toronto

I love Toronto! Whenever I wander the streets, I always think, I’d like to live here. The city has a special vibe, and it also helps that the vegan options are fantastic! Toronto’s cultural diversity is reflected in its vegan offerings. You can find plant-based versions of almost any cuisine, including Italian, Middle Eastern, Indian, Chinese, Caribbean, and more. There is always something new to try; you’ll likely need to come multiple times, as Toronto has nearly 500 vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants! Additionally, there are multiple great vegan events throughout the year, like Planted and VegTO Fest, that celebrate not only the local community but vegan vendors from far and wide!

Vegan Restaurants to Check Out

These are just a few of my favorites! For more, check out this vegan guide to Toronto.

• Saigon Lotus: Vegan Vietnamese cuisine.
• La Bartola: Hip vegan Mexican cuisine from Oaxaca.
• Kupert & Kim: Fast casual franchise open for breakfast, lunch, & dinner.
• Bloomer’s: Some of the best vegan donuts & more.

Vegan-Friendly Hotel

1 Hotel Toronto

You might recognize it from NYC; it’s the same sustainable hotel brand with a location in Toronto. It is also under a 10-minute walk to Bloomer’s Bakery — you can almost smell the donuts!

Another Vegan-Friendly to Pair with Toronto

While it’s not a short train or car ride away, Vancouver is another fabulous vegan-friendly city in Canada! It’s home to over 300 vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants, an excellent vegan market called Vegan Supply in Chinatown, a couple of unique hotels, and more! Check out my vegan travel guide to Vancouver to help with planning.

6. Bangkok

I was really surprised by Bangkok when I first visited. I naively thought I could get through most of the city’s options in a few days. Fat chance! Bangkok is home to over 450 vegan and vegan-friendly spots, and it keeps growing! Every day, I would find more and more places and even some really stellar hotel options. Thai cuisine naturally lends itself to veganism, with many traditional dishes being plant-based or easily adaptable. Coconut milk, tofu, fresh herbs, and a wide variety of vegetables are staples in Thai cooking, making it easy to find or modify dishes to be vegan-friendly. Whether you’re craving a hearty bowl of vegan pad Thai, green curry, or innovative fusion dishes, Bangkok has it covered.

Vegan Restaurants to Check Out

Bangkok is a big city; getting around it can take patience and time, so I suggest saving these and others to Google Maps to assess what you can realistically visit. Also, consider the location of spots when choosing where you will stay.

• Bai Plu House: A local introduced me to this family-run spot, and it quickly became a favorite! They have diverse Asian specialties and are masters of using tofu and mushrooms.
• Mango: Vegetarian spot with a diverse and colorful menu.
• VEGANERIE Concept: Casual spot with junk food and veganized Thai favorites.

Vegan-Friendly Hotels

Not only will you be well fed at either of these spots, but you will also be in an excellent location to explore the city.

Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok

After a long plane ride, this place was magical! I was greeted with vegan candies in my room (I told them I was vegan before arriving), and in the morning, I found so many things to try on their buffet. They also take special requests, like a made-to-order tofu scramble! All of their onsite restaurants also have vegan menus and/or options.

AriyasomVilla

This boutique hotel is tucked back on a dead-end street surrounded by trees. If you weren’t looking for it, you’d miss it! The onsite restaurant focuses heavily on vegetarian cuisine (they do serve fish) but has plenty of vegan options or dishes that can be made vegan.

7. Los Angeles

Last, but certainly not least, sunny Los Angeles! Heading to LA as a vegan is a serious treat; there are plentiful restaurants (over 400), great shops, and some of the best vegan events in the world! If you can plan your trip around the LA Vegan Street Fair, you won’t be disappointed. LA has one of the world’s most developed vegan food scenes, with a vast array of restaurants offering everything from gourmet dining to casual eats. Whether you’re craving vegan sushi, Mexican food, burgers, or innovative raw dishes, you’ll find it in LA.

Vegan Restaurants to Check Out

It’s really hard to choose just three or four to highlight!

• Café Gratitude: Globally-inspired menu with a healthy kick.
• Crossroads Kitchen: Sophisticated vegan spot with a small plates menu.
• Pura Vita: Veganized Italian feast with a stellar weekend brunch.
• Mr. Charlie’s: A veganized take on a fast-food giant (you’ll know exactly who when you see the red and yellow colors).

Vegan-Friendly Hotels

A while back, there was a vegan hotel in LA, but it closed. Hopefully, another will re-open; until then, this chain will take care of you!

CitizenM Downtown LA

The sustainable hotel chain is on its way to being LEED certified and has many eco-initiatives, such as using green electricity, a no-single-use plastic policy, water conservation, local community and charity support, and much more.