9 Best Vegan Food places in Athens
The capital of Greece, Athens, has some amazing vegan food spots that you definitely don't want to miss out on.
While this is just a selection and not an all-inclusive list, these are my top recommendations if you ever happened to pop by the vibrant city where the ancient and modern seem to harmonize perfectly.
1. Mother Vegan Café Bistro
Mother Vegan Café is an all day café (open from 10:00-21:00, respectively 22:00 on the weekends) that only opened recently in 2020 and is therefore relatively new in town. It is a very friendly and inviting space with nice staff and yummy food. They offer different burgers (such as Jackfruit or Tofu), hearty pies, salads and sweets (you need to try the chocolate banana bread!). I felt so welcomed, that I spent hours there, working on my laptop, while munching on some delicious treats.
Dimitrakopoulou 95, Athina 117 41, Greece
2. Veganaki
Veganaki offers healthy and gluten-free vegan food. The kitchen is Mediterranean and offers anything from Moussaka, over Falafel and salads to omelettes. The portions are big and good value for money, and is one of the more popular vegan places in Athens.
Athanasiou Diakou 38, Athina 117 43, Greece
3. Veganbeat
This is one of the first places I checked out when I came to Athens and I went there already three times during my short transit stays in the city. Veganbeat offers cheap vegan "junkfood". The menu is small but really, choosing is already hard enough like this.
The staff is really friendly and welcoming too. Veganbeat is a bit hidden, so make sure not to walk passed it. They have a have a few seating options outside, but generally it's more a place to grab a quick bite.
Adress: Perikleous 56, Athina 105 60, Greece
4. Peas
This little restaurant offers vegan and raw food and believes that the transformation towards a healthier planet starts on our plate (well, guess what, they're right). Their menu is fast but healthy food such as sandwiches, burgers, wraps, smoothies or salads for which they only use fresh ingredients. Peas also opts for environmentally-friendly packaging and tries to avoid the use of plastic. A cute litte vegan place to stop by.
Falirou 40, Athina 117 42, Greece
5. Avocado Vegetarian/Vegan Café
This restaurant has been named the best vegan option on Tripadvisor (and received a certificate of excellence). The food is seasonal and healthy and includes many go to dishes like pizza, pasta, burgers, sandwiches and salads. The owners first owned a yoga studio before coming up with the idea of a café that envisions a harmonious and sustainable life with nature and other species. Definitely worth a visit.
Nikis 30, Athina 105 57, Greece
6. ANÄNA Coffee & Food
Anana is a specialty coffee shop as well as vegetarian/vegan restaurant. It's another great place for working or just chilling with your friends. The coffee is also very good, maybe unsurprisingly since they are a specialty coffee shop, and I can recommend their homemade vegan banana bread. They also operate a kitchen offering some delicious vegan plates. Anana is situated in a unique building that provides a lovely contrast to the modern and coloful shop concept.
Praxitelous 33, Athina 105 60, Greece
7. Winners
This one is a winner - not only by its name. It has extremely high reviews on Google (4.9 stars) and scores with its creative and beautiful food arrangements. All of the food is seasonal and organic. The moist, chocolate covered brownies offers what any sweet tooth desires. Healthy and colorful dishes that leaves one satisfied yet craving for more.
27 Nikis Street 10557, Greece
8. Healthies
This Fast Food place also comes with many vegan options - all of their soups are vegan, they have multiple vegan wraps to choose from, as well as vegan kebab, gyros, beyond meat burgers, hot dogs... you name it. For people craving a lighter snack, they also have a few bowls or salads on the menu. But also any sweet cravings can get satisfied here when you opt for a cake, brownie or vegan chocolate mousse.
Dimitrakopoulou 82, Athina 117 41, Greece
9. Yi
Situated in a suburb of Athens - Glyfada - the amazingly delicious and creative kitchen is well-worth a trip. Many dishes are raw and everything is gluten-free and lovingly prepared. Everything is vegan with the exception of the
use of honey in some dishes (the staff is very courteous and helpful, so just ask, they are happy to help). Overall, a great dining experience that you don't want to miss. Also, make sure to go for a little post-dinner walk on the beach of Glyfada when you're already in the area anyways.
Grigoriou Lampraki 69, Athens