Melbourne is known for its amazing food and hospitality scene. For this reason, we recently asked our IG community to vote on which Melbourne-based vegan eatery they believed was the best in the city.
We were thrilled to receive a bucket load of recommendations and thought that we would put together an extensive list of where to eat vegan in Melbourne in 2022.
So here are just a few of the community-voted venues around the Melbourne Metro area.
Sable,
Richmond & Thornbury
One of the newer kids on the block and yet on the top of many people’s lists is Sable, the venue that started as a humble Richmond store and now boasts a second larger venue in Thornbury. Expect bagels & cookies by day and Italo-American by night. Sable is pushing boundaries and should be on the top of any good vegan list in Melbourne.
Funghi e Tartufo
CBD
Funghi e Tartufo is located In a converted 19th century warehouse in Melbourne’s Hardware Lane in the CBD.
The inspiration is traditional Sicilian and the vision is a modern and earth friendly way to marry deliciousness with plant based food.
The extensive Wine List includes exclusive labels from small artisan Italian wine makers who ethically work to produce only natural and organic products.
Chef Alessandra D’Angelo moved to Australia from Sicily in 2009 and she has been working incessantly on vegetarian and vegan recipes since then.
https://www.funghietartufo.com.au/
Lona Misa
South Yarra
From their website: Bringing Lona Misa to life are hospitality legends and renowned Melbourne chefs Shannon Martinez of Smith & Daughters and Ian Curley of French Saloon, Kirk’s Wine Bar.
In the kitchen, yin meets yang; North meets South, oil meets vinegar. With decades of experience in European fine and bistro dining, Curley and vegan chef and author Martinez curate a heavily vegan menu offering vegetarian additions. Lona Misa is a produce-led vegan restaurant, paying homage to Martinez’ Latin roots, and sees the duo collaborate as Creative Culinary Partners.
Martinez and Curley oversee the menus across the vegan restaurant and bar, working closely with local farmers, providers and producers, to source all fresh ingredients.
Take what you know of vegan and vegetarian dining and think vibrant, loud, and unapologetic.
https://www.facebook.com/lonamisasouthyarra/
Brother Bon
Northcote
Located in High St Northcote Brother Bon do a lunch and dinner service offering a 100% vegan menu. A family business for over 20 years the establishment is focused on all things ethical even using solar power and ensuring fair and honest wages to staff. Highly recommended by a number of our community members, this is one to checkout!
https://www.brotherbon.com.au/
Smith & Daughters
Collingwood
Probably the most well know institution within the Melbourne vegan scene is Smith & Daughters in Collingwood. Having moved from its original sites in Fitzroy, this place is now a vegan mecca for dine-in, takeaway, and all things vegan! Run by popular chef Shannon Martinez, Smith’s is a must-visit for any true vegan visiting or living in Melbourne.
https://www.smithanddaughters.com/
Red Sparrow
Collingwood & Prahan
A conscious pay-by-weight and all-you-can-eat vegan eatery with Australia’s largest variety of plant-based, otherworldly delicacies rotating daily. Something for everyone!
Vegie Tribe has grown its roots in the heart of Melbourne’s bustling CBD, bringing with it the largest variety of healthy, meat-free dining options unlike any other.
With a rotating buffet menu, takeaway boxes, daily specials and A la carte menu, you’ll find saying ‘let’s never meat again’ comes oh-so natural.
gojé
Yarraville
Always featured on any good Melbourne Vegan List, gojé is a frozen yogurt store who are 100% plant-based, cruelty-free, and made from scratch so that it is better for your health and the environment!
Madame K’s
Fitzroy, CBD, Williamstown
We visited the Fitzroy venue recently and can confirm, the food is fantastic! If you are looking for faux meat and a casual and enjoyable dining experience, then Madame K’s will not disappoint! Take a look at our review here.
https://www.instagram.com/madamek_vegetarian/
Tahina Bar
Fitzroy & Northcote
Plant Based Middle Eastern Cuisine inspired by the streets of Tel Aviv. If you have ever visited one of the two Tahina venues across Melbourne, you will know just what an amazing feast this place is. Middle Eastern done right with good vibes, lovely staff and it’s 100% plant-based. This place is a must!
Shu
Collingwood
Offering Sichuan cuisine that showcases that vegan dining is not only conscious oriented but also fun, elegant and delicious. SHU aim to create a space that is inclusive for all.
https://www.shurestaurant.com/
Final Thoughts
Obviously, there are tons more amazing Melbourne vegan eateries to list, but these are our communities top picks for vegan eats in Melbourne as of 2022. If you think somewhere was robbed, be sure to let us know in the comments below, and look out for part 2 of the list coming soon.
To see more vegan lists, visit our lists page here.
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