Madrid Vegan Guide: 20+ Restaurants, Tips & More
Madrid doesn’t disappoint when it comes to vegan food, culture, and history — there is a good reason it’s one of the best cities to visit in Spain! Whether you’re looking to enjoy beautiful art, stroll through manicured parks and lively flea markets, or dine at great vegan restaurants, Madrid has it all. Add in its fantastic weather, there isn’t a bad time to visit — even in January, it’s comfortable enough to stroll around with a light jacket.
I’ve had the pleasure of visiting Madrid twice and that still wasn’t enough time to explore all of its vegan and vegan-friendly spots! I always think, if I had just a little more time! But to save you time, this guide is filled with great spots for food, hotels, tips, and more. All you have to do is book your plane ticket!
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Must Visit Vegan Restaurants in Madrid
The vegan scene has really grown in Madrid! You’ll find a diverse mix of delicious restaurants — there’s something for everyone!
Mudrá Plant Based Food
C. de Recoletos, 13, Salamanca, 28001 Madrid, Spain
Michelin recommended vegan restaurant.
This chic spot is a perfect place to go if you’re looking for something a little special — maybe for a celebration or just because! From the moment you walk in you’ll notice everything is effortlessly simple but still beautifully styled and I have to believe that’s in order to create the perfect backdrop for their fabulous creations — from the cocktails to dessert everything is photogenic. The menu take inspiration from around the globe. You might find colorful sushi rolls topped with passionfruit sauce, shitake mushroom schnitzel, and much more.
La Oveja Negra
C. de Buenavista, 42, 28012 Madrid
Vegan comfort food.
Nothing cookie cutter about this colorful spot. Here veganized Spanish tapas and comfort food is served with a side of activism and inclusivity. I highly recommend the jackfruit tacos — but truly, I don’t think you can go wrong with anything that you order. This is a fabulous spot for casual meal in a fun environment.
Cookaluzka
Calle de Lira, 8, 28007 Madrid
All-day breakfast & comfort food.
Need fresh juice to kick start your day or maybe a burger to fuel sightseeing? Come here! Their all-day menu features breakfast toasts and pastries, and later check out their arepas, nachos, and more!
Hakuna Matata Veggie
Travesía del Horno de la Mata, 5, 28004 Madrid
Traditional vegan Spanish tapas.
If you’re interested in veganized Spanish eats, this is the place to go. Dive into croquettes, tortillas, paella, patatas bravas, and more flavorful Spanish fare. There is also a great selection of burgers, pizza, and of course, don’t miss dessert.
VEGA
C. de la Luna, 9, 28004 Madrid
Globally-inspired vegan menu.
Healthy, sustainable, and delicious vegan cuisine is what’s on the menu at this vegan restaurant. Their globally-inspired menu features flavorful curry, poke bowls, tacos, and more — the menu is also very gluten-free friendly!
Distrito Vegano
Calle del Dr. Fourquet, 32, 28012 Madrid
Vegan junk food — burgers, nachos, & more.
This vegan junk food spot will make all your food dreams come true — bacon cheese nachos, mac ‘n’ cheese, loaded burgers, and more! Save room for a delicious selection of vegan and gluten-free cheesecakes, brownies, and cakes.
Pizzi & Dixie
Calle de San Vicente Ferrer, 16, 28004 Madrid
Vegan pizza & Italian cuisine.
I camped out in front of this spot to be the first person in the door when it opened — I’m not an obsessive vegan pizza fan girl or anything — I was on a time crunch! Timing when it comes to dining in Madrid can be challenging. Although my lunch time didn’t line up perfectly with their opening hours, I was determined to make it work and I’m glad I did! They’ve got a stellar lineup of creative pizzas topped with pistachio cream, veggie mortadella, gorgonzola, and much more. You’ll also find to-die-for house made pastas, which look incredible — next time!
Freedom Cakes
Two locations in Madrid
Casual spot with a fast food inspired menu.
This psychedelic vegan diner features American fast-food faves like Beyond burgers, XL hot dogs, onions rings, and more deliciously greasy fare. They also have a gigantic menu of amazing cakes!
La Encomienda
Calle de la Encomienda, 19, 28012 Madrid
Globally-inspired menu with nut-free & GF options.
This casual spot seeks to make vegan food inviting with its house-made, sustainably sourced dishes. The menu features a wide variety of internationally inspired cuisine, from Pad Thai to croquettes and everything in between. The staff is also excellent at helping with food allergies —if you’re gluten-free or nut-free, be sure to come here!
Los Andenes
Calle de Fernández de los Ríos, 43, 28015 Madrid
Veganized Peruvian cuisine.
Enjoy veganized traditional Peruvian cuisine at this spot. Their menu features arepas, tamales, rice and bean dishes, plus so much more! The owners believe it’s not necessary to lose flavor in making their traditional dishes, plus it’s healthier for you and the Earth.
Yerbabuena
Calle de Bordadores, 3, 28013 Madrid
Vegetarian restaurant with a diverse menu.
This longtime vegetarian restaurant has an extensive menu of traditional Spanish dishes and other globally-inspired fare. In addition, there is also a great lineup of daily specials.
Mad Mad Vegan
Two locations in Madrid
Vegan pub with a great comfort food menu.
You’ll go mad in the very best way here! When you want to live it up and enjoy a giant burger covered in cheese or crispy chick’n drenched in finger licking sauce, this is your place! Unlike many vegan junk food spots, Mad Mad Vegan has plenty of gluten-free options (throw the confetti)! Generally I have to miss out, but thankfully not here. Their house-made burger is terrific — don’t skip the sweet potato fries.
Santa y Pura Vegan Bar
C. de Sta. Isabel, 27, Centro, 28012 Madrid
Veganized Spanish tapas & more.
You’ll find a little bit of everything to enjoy at this fantastic vegan spot. The menu is chock full of everyone’s favorite comfort eats with a little Spanish inspiration. You’ll find veganized tapas, toasted sandwiches with creative fillings like seitan pork, cheesy pizza, and more.
Punto Vegano
Calle de Luisa Fernanda, 27, Moncloa – Aravaca, 28008 Madrid
Globally-inspired vegan menu.
This vegan spot is just way too charming — from its shabby chic decor to its diverse lineup of eats, its hard not to fall in love! You’ll find a little bit of everything here — creamy pastas, burgers, Asian, and more. Just make sure to save room for a slice of one of their house-made cakes!
Viva Chapata
C. del Ave María, 43, Centro, 28012 Madrid
Veganized Spanish dishes with global inspiration.
You might not believe that this spot has been pushing the veggie message since 1998! It’s fair to say it’s one of the OG vegan spots in Madrid. Here you’ll find an eclectic menu with inspiration from around the globe with a special focus on some Spanish favorites like a Spanish tortilla, house-made croquettes, chapatas (Spanish sandwiches), and more.
Frutas Prohibidas
C. del Conde Duque, 26, 28015 Madrid
Vegan breakfast & brunch spot.
A hip little café that prides itself on food that will please vegans and non-vegans! Daily they’re serving up a feast for the eyes and mouth with stacks of pancakes and Huevos Venedicts for breakfast, then burgers and burritos for lunch! Everything is house-made too!
Veggie Packed Vegan-Friendly Spots
Although Madrid has plenty of vegan restaurants to keep you happy, these two vegan-friendly spots are fantastic! Perfect if you need something quickly or don’t want to blow the bank. I’d be happy to eat at either one over and over again.
Falafeleria
Multiple locations throughout Madrid
Fast casual vegetarian Mediterranean spot.
As you probably guessed from the name, everything is focused on falafel here! You can get these crowd pleasing balls in a bowl or wrapped up in a perfect pita sandwich. In addition to falafel, they also have a savory mushroom and seitan shawarma — looks freaking amazing! I wish I could’ve tried it (stupid gluten), but the falafel is top notch.
Honest Greens
Multiple locations throughout Madrid
Fast casual plant-forward spot.
I don’t know if Honest Greens has any plans for expansion to the US but it needs to — I would visit all of the time (so maybe it’s better for my wallet if they don’t)! The chain focuses on making real food, with a focus on plants, accessible and more affordable. Their creative bowls and salads will knock your socks off — I couldn’t believe I was eating at a fast casual chain, the quality was fantastic. I opted for a slightly spicy Mediterranean bowl with herbed tofu, it was a flavorful mix of mushrooms, black rice, sweet potatoes and more tossed in an avocado cream sauce. Another bonus — they have unlimited refills on their fruit infused water.
Vegan Bakeries (Mostly Donuts) in Madrid
If you love donuts, you’re in for a treat in Madrid — don’t worry there are other sweet treats, too!
Delish Vegan Doughnuts
C. Cristo, 3, 28015 Madrid
Vegan donut shop.
Vegan donuts — do I need to say anything else!? You can’t miss a stop here to try their macadamia caramel, brownie bomb, Boston cream, and many more addictive flavors! There is no way you’ll be able to choose just one!
Bite Me Café
Pl. de la Beata María Ana de Jesús, 2, 28045 Madrid
Second vegan donut shop.
Ok, two donut spots weren’t enough; let’s go for a third! This spot creates new mouthwatering flavors weekly, like maple pumpkin pie! Aside from vegan donuts, they also have cinnamon rolls, cookies, brownies, breakfast sandwiches, and toast.
VegAmazing Doughnuts
C. del Duque de Sesto, 31, 28009 Madrid
A third vegan donut shop!
Another unbelievable spot for decadent vegan donuts in Madrid! These handmade creations are topped with chocolate, cream, cookie crumble, and more.
Vegan Markets in Madrid
Planeta Vegano
This vegan market has just about everything you could want — cheese, vitamins, pet supplies, and more! Even if you don’t need groceries, you should still pop in and check it out.
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Veggie Room
Across the street from Pizzi & Dixie is this wonderful vegan shop. They have so many amazing products — veggie meats, cheeses, candy, chocolate, snacks, and more.
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Is Madrid Vegan-Friendly?
Holy smokes, yes! Madrid is vegan-friendly! If you were thinking dining in Madrid was going to be boring, think again! According to HappyCow, Madrid has over 900 vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants! That includes incredible donut shops, breakfast spots, and even a vegan market — amazing, right? I am willing to bet you will find more spots you want to check out than you will have time to visit.
Madrid Dining Tip
If you’re coming from North America or even Australia, you might notice right away that dining hours are all over the map. Some places are open for lunch and dinner hours. Some are only open for a short period or they don’t open until very late (well, very late to some of us). This can make planning where you’re going to eat challenging. I had found a few places I wanted to visit then found out they were closed! So, plan your eating first then your sightseeing!
Vegan-Friendly Hotels
If your travels are taking you outside of Madrid, don’t miss my lineup of vegan hotels in Europe!
C. del Barquillo, 21, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Not only is this hotel in a great hotel and full of personality it’s connected to the fully gluten-free cafe Celicioso (I know gluten-free doesn’t mean vegan). The vegan-friendly cafe has great vegan options for breakfast and lunch. You’ll find coconut pancakes, slices of chocolate cake, tofu poke bowls, and more!
Pl. de las Cortes, 7, Centro, 28014 Madrid, Spain
If you’re looking for a bit more upscale place to stay that won’t just give you toast for breakfast, come here! The chic spot is within walking distance to many famous sights like Retiro Park, Puerta del Sol, and Plaza Mayor. For breakfast you’ll find acai and oatmeal bowls, along with vegan-friendly snacks in your mini bar (try the chocolate!). They offer an a la carte menu and a buffet — the buffet isn’t worth the money, if you ask me!
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