The plant-based dining scene in Sydney/Eora is booming, with tons of vegan restaurants popping up across the city. Italian, Mexican, Thai, Chinese, Indian, Vietnameseâpick your poison, and chances are youâll find a top-notch vegan version somewhere in Sydney, be it the CBD, Inner West or beyond.
Whether you identify as a committed herbivore or a flexitarian looking to eat more greens, thereâs no shortage of Sydney restaurants catering to plant-based cravings.
Mama B’s At The Chippo Hotel
87-91 Abercrombie Street, Chippendale
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Whether you are newly converted or a veteran vegan, one thing is for sureâsometimes you just crave a good pub feed. But if you prefer to eat more than just chippies, Mama B’s inside the Chippo Hotel is the first fully vegan pub bistro in Sydney.
Chow down on hearty corn ribs, a “chick’n” parmy, “fysh” and chips, or an Irish spice bagâeverything they serve is 100% plant-based, so you won’t run into any sticky situations.
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- There’s also a fully vegan kids’ menu, so the little ones are sorted.
Yellow
57 Macleay Street, Potts Point
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This award-winning Potts Point fine diner is a firm favourite and a must for any special occasionâand it’s completely vegan.
After being under the reins of Brent Savage since 2013, Yellow switched owners in March 2025, with Head Chef Sander Nooij now leading the kitchen, whose experience spans Sydneyâs iconic Quay Restaurant and Londonâs Michelin-starred Pollen Street Social.
The rotating menu still turns out all sorts of fresh, seasonal produce into unrecognisable and delicious forms in a six-course tasting menu that spans snacks, hearty main dishes and elegant desserts for $125pp, with wine and non-alcoholic pairings available too.
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- Yellowâs produce comes from small, family-run farms across New South Wales, including heirloom fruit and veg grown in ancient volcanic soils of Boon Luck Farm and nutrient-rich oyster mushrooms from Musset Holdings.Â
Vandal Taqueria
403 King Street, Newtown
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Vegan or not, Vandal is one of Sydneyâs best Mexican restaurants. An homage to the Latino food trucks of Los Angeles, the eatery’s walls are covered in street art, and the flavours coming out of the kitchen are mouth-watering.
Serving âinauthentic Mexicanâ, you can order âcheeseâ burger spring rolls with house-made “beefâ patty, popcorn âprawnsâ, wild mushroom quesadillas and all the vegan tacos your heart desires. Be sure to leave room for the range of frozen margaritas and desserts like the icy and spicy chilli oil sundae.
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- Leave it up to the chefs with a six-course set menu for just $39.Â
Golden Lotus
341 King Street, Newtown
Another staple for lovers of a plant-based diet is Golden Lotus on King Street. Just across the road from Newtown train station, this convenient and inexpensive Vietnamese BYO restaurant, marked by its âVeganism Is Magicâ pink neon sign, is a classic for dinner with mates or even a first dateâyou really canât go wrong here.
The menu is hefty, with plenty of options that make it difficult to choose. The vegan âduckâ pancakes and salt and chilli âcalamariâ are always fun, but our favourite has to be the crispy faux chicken pho. Walk-ins only or order online.
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- There are also plenty of tofu and veg options for those who donât like mock meats.
Gigi Pizzeria
379 King Street, Newtown
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Gigi Pizzeria is easily one of the best vegan restaurants in Sydney, and, given how brilliant these guys are at creating seriously delicious vegan pizza, itâs a perfect introduction to plant-based dining for those who are a little hesitant.
Gigi went vegan in 2015 as owner Marco Matino wanted to create a menu that reflected his own food ethics. However, what makes Gigi extra unique is that it remains a member of the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, which verifies authentic Napoletana-style, wood-fired pizza. So, itâs vegan, but itâs also legitâeasily some of the best pizza in Sydney right now. Walk-ins only or order online.
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- Our favourite is the Melazane, a grilled eggplant number with a San Marzano base, tree nut ricotta, basil salsa, Green Vie parmesan and a good dose of olive oil.Â
Yulli’s
417 Crown Street, Surry Hills
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Crown Street’s vegan go-to has been around for more than a decade, and while it started out as a vegetarian restaurant, Yulli’s has transitioned to full-blown veganism.
The share-style menu takes cues from South East Asian and Mediterranean cuisinesâwe’re particular fans of the kale and saltbush gyoza, mini Vietnamese pancakes, super-sticky Korean fried broccolini, and crispy tofu cream cauliflower pappardelle. Just make sure you leave room for the sticky date pud, which has been a crowd favourite for years.
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- Their sibling venue, Yulli’s Brews in Alexandria, is a brewery founded on the same vegan principlesâand it makes some pretty top-tier brews, too.
Green Gourmet
9/79â85 Mars Road, Lane Cove West
With a vision for responsibly and compassionately looking to the future, family-owned Green Gourmet has been a Sydney favourite and a vegan haven since 1998 when they first opened in Newtown. The famed St Leonards restaurant closed in May 2025, but quickly reopened as a takeaway-only joint in Lane Cove with all the same menu favourites.
Dive into Asian banquet of steamed dim sims, âprawnâ dumplings, âchickenâ satay skewers, peking âduckâ wraps and hefty noodle, soup and main dishes from the jam-packed menu.
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- You can even buy Green Gourmetâs frozen 100% plant-based bao Love Buns to heat up at home.Â
Don Fred
28 King Street, Newtown
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Don Fred steers clear of labels, but every dish on their menu is made entirely from plants. Located at the top end of King Street, the buttery yellow paninoteca serves top-notch sandwiches and Italian street food using ingredients sourced straight from the Mediterranean to feel as close to the real deal as possibleâsans animal products, of course.
Our favourite plates include the golden suppli, creamy casarecce carbonara and the Polpetz sandoâa spin on the Italian meatball sub starring homemade roasted olive “meatballs”, Napoletana sauce, plant-based parmesan and fresh basil on fluffy focaccia.
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- Working with an appetite? Try the seven-course Italian banquet for just $45 per person (minimum two people).Â
Flyover Fritterie And Chai Bar
88 Regent Street, Redfern
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Flyover Fritterie brings no-frills Indian street stall culture to Redfern, with everything available vegetarian, and 95% of the menu is (or can be made) vegan. Freshness is key, of course, so expect the best veggies of the day on the rotating menu, which includes tasty chaat snacks, salads, and bigger mains.
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- Another speciality is their chai cocktails, made in a variety of blends and flavours.Â
The Green Lion
14 Chalder Street, Marrickville
At the end of 2020, The Green Lion left the Rozelle pub it once called homeâmoving on to greener pastures (pun intended) and its very own bricks-and-mortar shop offering dine-in with BYO available, and takeaway in Marrickville.
What was once Australia’s only 100% plant-based pub bistro has become a full-blown vegan enterprise, serving traditional Aussie comfort foodâschnitty, burgers, pizza, and moreâsans animal products. Walk-ins only.
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- The Green Lion also produces frozen vegan meals, which they deliver across Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Newcastle, and Canberra.Â
Maryâs
Various Locations
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At Maryâs, youâll find plant-based beef patties, egg-free sauce and cauliflower in place of Maryâs famous fried chicken, all cooked on separate grills and fryers.
âIt allows our animal-friendly friends to choose ethics without sacrificing flavour,â says Maryâs co-founder Jake Smyth. âThis ainât Maryâs health food and salad bar, itâs delicious plant-based food, designed to make your carnivorous mates jealous. And for our meat-eating pals, itâs business as usual.â
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- This restaurant-slash-fast-food-joint is a great hangout spot for both vegans and non-vegans.Â
Funky Pies
2/144â148 Glenayr Avenue, Bondi
Funky Pies goes beyond offering plant-based delights in a quest to be eco-friendly. Alongside incredible and flavoursome pies, the Bondi shop sits inside a recycled interior fit-out, with organic and biodegradable packaging and fair-trade coffee. As for their menu, thatâs pretty damn good too. Made fresh daily, try the No Wurry Curry with organic lentils, chickpeas and coconut curry sauce, or the good old Funky Chunky with shiitake mushrooms and mashed potatoes in a rich gravy. Walk-ins only.
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- Thereâs also a full gluten-free range, including an apple pie sure to please any sweet tooth.
The Hold
24 Sydney Road, Manly
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Sitting just off Manly Corso, The Hold is one of the best vegan-friendly restaurants in Sydneyâs Northern Beaches. Itâs decked out like the inside of a shipâs hull, complete with a wooden bar, knotted lamps and fisherman decor.
The stacked menu can be entirely veganised with a plant-based version of each dish, including fried chicken tenders, the sailboat cheeseburger and loaded cheesy bacon fries. Plus, the cocktails here go offâthereâs a huge treasure chest filled with pineapple punch, which serves six to eight people easy.
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- Check out The Holdâs weekly specials and dining deals to make the most of your visit, like 20% off the vegan menu on Thursdays from 5pm âtil late.Â
Little Turtle
10 Stanmore Road, Enmore
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A passion project for its owner, Vinita, Little Turtle does a colourful all-vegan menu that takes its cues from Thai cuisine. Your feast might include whipped tofu and sweet potato crisps; sticky sesame “wings” made from cauliflower coated with sweet homemade soy sauce; or a wholesome hor mok curry served in a whole coconut.
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- Although you can definitely dine here solo, we recommend rallying the crew and ordering up a few picky bits and bigger plates to share so you can try a bite of everything.Â
Soul Burger
Various Locations
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Letâs not beat around the bush. The BBQ âbeefâ brisket burger from Soul Burger is legendary. Itâs no wonder that within a few years, Soul Burger went from its single Randwick headquarters to multiple venues in the Inner West plus Parramatta.
Burger lovers have no shortage of options thanks to a menu that covers everything from âfishâ Southern fried âchickenâ to portobello mushroom. Walk-ins only or order online.
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- Donât forget to order a side of loaded cheesy fries lathered in house-made cashew cheese sauce and crispy plant-based bacon bits.Â
Greens Supermarket
61 Enmore Road, Newtown
Greens Supermarket is a massive vegan complex dreamt up by the team behind Vandal Taqueria. Greens is located not far from the Inner West’s now-famous “Vegan Mile”, and is Australia’s first fully-fledged plant-based supermarket, with a few tables outside to enjoy hot pizza by the slice, freshly made sushi rolls, plant-based pies, loaded veggie burgers, egg- and dairy-free sweet treats, and other vegan-friendly creations.
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- Greens Supermarket also delivers within a 10km radius around Newtown, ensuring vegan goodies are easily accessible.Â
