24 Feb 16X AMAZING VEGAN & VEGETARIAN RESTAURANTS IN AMSTERDAM

We have been getting several request from our readers about where the best vegan and vegetarian spots in Amsterdam are. Yes, eating more plants and less animal products has become somewhat of a trend over the years. Amsterdam is one of those cities that is quick to respond.

More and more restaurants are giving you the vegan  or vegetarian option. Just to be clear; A Vegan (or plant-based) diet means that you are not consuming any animal products like meat, fish, milk, eggs, cheese and yes, even honey. For the people who live a plant-based lifestyle, it’s not always easy to go out for dinner but Amsterdam is thankfully becoming more adapt to those who seek the vegan option. Here are the best restaurants to find your vegan or vegetarian luck:

Hummus Bistro D&A, Westerstraat 136, Amsterdam

The name should give it away, they serve a whole lot of hummus! Although the also serve meat, they have a lot of vegetarian and vegan options. You can choose up to 5 different kinds of humus (I didn’t even know they existed!) You can share or go for the, somewhat special all day breakfast. Just ask them if they can make your meal vegan and they will accommodate you. Tip: order the roasted cauliflower!  Hummus Bistro is open for breakfast, Brunch, Lunch and Dinner from Mon – Sun.


Hummus galore! 

(H)Earth, AlbertCuypstraat 208

Located in the busy Albert Cuyp market street in Amsterdam, this tiny place cooks up a delicious veggie meal! Best of all, you can eat the goodness on a swing that is trending on Pinterest! They are specialised in vegetarian soups (like roasted sweet potato soup) but also serve a killer Tiramisu. Read more about (H)eart! 

Vegabond, Leliegracht 16, Amsterdam

I love this store and their location. It’s in the middle of Amsterdam and looks really cool from the outside. When I came round I had a tasty tempeh wrap and a coffee with coconut milk. Happy Elke. But besides their food and drinks, they sell different kinds of products like vegan cheese, wine, sauce, pizza and chocolate. I must admit that although this place has the full potential to be hip and happening, it still attracts a stereo type vegan-audience. And there is nothing wrong with that of course but I hope that a broader community will find out about this place so I can say to my friends; “Let’s have a coffee and Vegabond instead of Starbucks today!”.

Source: Vegabond

I’ve got 99 problems and protein ain’t one!

Dophert, Spaarndammerstraat 49, Amsterdam

A great but hidden vegan spot in Amsterdam-west near the Westerpark. They are open for lunch until 5.30 pm (closed on Monday & Tuesday) but every 3rd Thursday of the month they open for a special burger night including sweet potato fries and (plant-based) milkshakes! The’re also open on the 1st Thursday of the month and offer a set menu that changes every from time to time.

Hip and delicious Dophert

Meatless District

Vegan Junkfood Bar, several locations in Amsterdam

Needless to say you’ll find junkfood here, but no animals were harmed! It doesn’t mean this one is healthy, but it’s sure damn tasty! Combined with the quirky interiour and colourful setting, it’s a very popular vegan spot for locals and tourists.

Golden Temple, Utrechtsestraat 126, Amsterdam

This place is great for dinner! Situated in the “Utrechtse Straat”, it’s one of the oldest vegan friendly restaurants in Amsterdam.
They don’t use any meat, fish or eggs in their meals but some dishes contain dairy products so check before you order.
Try their daily soup option or one of their main meal salads or Indian dishes. The music might be something to get used to as they play mantra music sometimes. (the same tune over and over again) They have a nice seating area at the window where you sit on cushions and can enjoy the view of people walking past.

Nacho’s with homemade guacamole and a lentil soup

Koffie ende Koeck, Haarlemmerweg 175

This vegan lunchroom is also very close to the Westerpark just like Dorphert. Their menu is a 100 precent vegan and includes homemade cakes, sandwiches, soup and breakfast. They offer a beautiful and tasty high Tea but make a reservation to avoid disappointment. The owner is a young woman called Maartje. She’s a qualified vegan chef who is even better in baking cakes!

Some of their amazing assortment. Pictures from Instagram Koffie ende Koeck

De Culinaire Werkplaats, Fannius Scholtenstraat 10

Wow, this is kind of amazing. This is a restaurant where food is treated as a form of art and let’s be honest, it totally is!
They only use vegetables and fruits but with a twist. They focus on animal welfare, organic farming, fair trade and personal health. Take look at their impressive cocktail and drink list, it’s really good. You can cook yourself in the workshops they offer and get tasty inspirations. Another nice touch is that at the end of your meal, you can decide what would like to pay for it!
They are open for food on Mon, Thu, Fri and Sat from 7pm to 11pm.

They treat food as an art in this vegan spot.

Beter en Leuk, 1e Oosterparkstraat 91

A menu full of vegetarian and vegan dishes! Located in east-Amsterdam, this breakfast & lunchroom is great for chilling out.
Besides the nice coffee, they also serve the infamous Dutch Weedburger! Workshops are hot right now and Beter & Leuk offers a vegan sushi workshop and a vegan brunch workshop. You can also buy jewelry, clothes and healthy food items. Sounds like a great place right?! They also deliver via Foodora and Deliveroo.
www.beterenleuk.nl

Healthy and nutritious Source: Beter en Leuk

Lavinia Goodfood, Kerkstraat 176 & Amstelveense Weg

Pure, honest, nutritious vegetarian and vegan foods at Lavinia Goodfood. It’s a great looking spot in Amsterdam that’s been around since the beginning of 2014. Lavinia has a deli where you can choose your daily freshly prepared dishes from. Take away or enjoy this nice place for a few hours.

Super cute, Lavinia Goodfood

Mastino V, Bilderdijkstraat 192

Vegan pizza galore! They have just opened their doors and you can bet that these vegan pizza’s are just as good as the real deal. They are also glutenfree so no worries what so ever!

Also worth mentioning:

De Peper, they are a creative non-profit collective that throw vegan dinner parties about 4 times a week at a very low price. www.depeper.org

The Alchemist Garden, raw and vegan food but I’m not crazy about the service here and their prices are extremely high. Facebook

Enough choices I would say! Did I miss a vegan hotspot you think should be in the list? Comment below!

Love,

Elke

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