Plant-based places in the central city
.HELLO ROSIE - 9A Casabella Lane
The food caravan with a cult following in the BOP grew up and turned into a bricks and mortar eatery in Casabella Lane. Hello Rosie will defy what you think vegan food is and should be, with a cabinet of the most tempting sweet treats and a menu packed with all-time favourites like their macn cheese bites or the Rosie burger, a vegan twist on a Big Mac.
THE VEGAN BUFFET - 645 Victoria St
This vegan institution in Hamilton, which was once on Ward Street, recently moved to Victoria Street. While still 100% vegan it is no longer a buffet, but perhaps changing location and the name would be too much for this secret local eatery. Fresh, healthy and delicious dishes at a reasonable price along with the friendly service are what have kept The Vegan Buffet a cult favourite.
BEEJI DHABA - 587 Victoria St
Serving authentic North Indian dishes made from fresh ingredients, Beji Dhaba’s extensive menu is 100% vegetarian, with many being vegan. Dhabas in India are
traditional roadside stalls or restaurants serving heartyfare for travellers and truck drivers, so the menu has a big focus on famous North Indian street food.
ANN FERN - 9 Knox St
This small espresso shop in the foyer of South Bloc offices has an array of toasties, soup, and sweet treats (all with vegan options).
BÁNH MÌ CÀPHÊ - Riverbank Lane, 298 Victoria St
This trendy Vietnamese joint that spills out onto Victoria on the River offers a complete vegan menu. You’ll find rice paper and spring rolls along with their famous Bánh Mi
in two flavours, not to mention salad, noodles, curry and pudding.
NOODLE BAR - 9B Casabella Lane, 307 Barton St
Tucked down Casabella Lane, Noodle Bar has a completely separate vegan menu, which includes Korean dishes such as dumplings, tofu bulgogi, tofu dakgalbi, and Japanese teriyaki tofu.
BASIL THAI KITCHEN - 307 Barton St
It seems Casabella Lane is the place to go for vegan fare with Basil Thai Kitchen also offering a separate vegan menu and prep area. Choose from all your favourite Thai dishes, be it spring rolls, salads or stir-fry.
FRANK FOOD - 220 Tristram St
This funky family run cafe on the edge of the CBD places a big emphasis on sustainability with local and organic ingredients used where possible. The menu offers patrons several clearly labelled vegan items from posh porridge to miso mushies or their Frank Bowl packed with roast pumpkin, chickpeas, charred broccolini, beetroot hummus and miso cashew cream.
JAPANESE RESTAURANT TATSUTA - 161A Victoria St
This super friendly Japanese restaurant has a separate vegetarian menu where many are vegan. Dishes include lotus root chips, pickled cucumber, tofu and tomato salad, vegetable tempura, vegetable croquette, teriyaki tofu, tofu steak, sushi rolls and more.
