Vegan Dining Out 
This section is a regional directory of vegan-friendly restaurants and fastfood outlets in South Africa, that will help you overcome problems of where to eat, especially when visiting a strange or new city.
Vegan-friendly Western Cape Restaurants >
Addis Ethiopia
Addis in Cape, situated in a quaint old building on Church Street that overlooks Cape Town's famous Long Street, is a stunning 3 storey Ethiopian restaurant offering a truly authentic traditional experience. Yetsom megeb, or "food of the fast", is an integral part of Ethiopia’s ancient Coptic religion. During this strict fast that is observed twice a week (and before some religious holidays) all food prepared may not contain any animal products. As a result Ethiopian cuisine boasts a wide variety of tasty vegan dishes that are a delight for any vegan looking for a taste of the extraordinary!
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African /
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Not pure vegetarian. They cook meat and eggs as well so give this one a miss. They also mix eggs in their vegetarian foods. Should be removed from this list. >>>> Addis do not claim to be a vegan or vegetarian restaurant, simply that they have some vegetarian and vegan dishes. They meet our criteria for a listing; eggs are often used in vegetarian cooking.~ Vegan SA The food as absolutely fantastic. Keep some space to end with Ethiopian tea/coffee.
Anatoli's
Anatoli has been serving Turkish food since 1984. During this 25 year journey a change of 3 owners has taken place. Tayfun Aras the current owner is Turkish, and pays close attention to create authenticity and a variety of Turkish cuisine for discerning South Africans.
Although the main (dish) attraction is lamb, to accommodate everyone and to offer a wider selection, vegetarian and vegan dishes started taking their places on the menu. The waiters explain the mezes to customers, to make it easier to choose and understand these Turkish delicacies.
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Turkish /
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Chandani
A small intimate restaurant that recreates exotic India, both with food and décor. Everything is authentic - they import their spices directly from India as well as their chefs.
All dishes are individually prepared in the style of the Mughals who ruled India for generations. They follow the ancient Hindu tradition of "stricly vegetarian", which excludes eggs but des include dairy items. Despite this, most dishes on the menu can be prepared without using any animal products.
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Indian /
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Closer
This vegan gem is located in Palmer Road in Muizenberg Village, just 3 minutes walk from the station. With a passion for life and food, Closer offers cosy ambiance and friendly service with care and attention put into each dish.
Closer creates meals to nourish your body and satisfy your soul. Ever changing daily specials keep things exciting.
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Vegan /
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Closer has filled me up many times with it's tasty variety of vegan food. My discovery of their creamy, healthy and delicious milkshakes has made me very happy many times.
Earthshine
Vegan pizza for delivery! Delicious new taste sensation, raw and full of nutrients, wheat and gluten free, dairy free, rich in essential omega oils, high in fibre, no refined carbs, gluten, trans-fats, artificial additives or animal products.
Earthshine offer one pizza variety each week, with local and seasonal toppings changing weekly. Their dough bases are made with sprouted buckwheat and golden flax, gently dehydrated and topped with seasonal vegetables, greens and nut cheeses.
Pizzas are sold in Cape Town only. Pizzas are pre ordered either by email or phone by Thursday evening, then delivered to the customers' selected collection point. They currently have around 10 collection points in Cape Town.
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Italian /
Fastfood
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Health for Life
Health for Life is a health store/vegan vegetarian restaurant serving a wide variety of vegan/vegetarian foods, including main courses, health drinks and desserts. Their portions are filling and they offer a wide variety to choose from on their menu. The kitchen is clean and well organised so that the standard of food is great.
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Vegetarian /
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Jakarta Rijsttafel
All Asian food-lovers end up at Jakarta Rijsttafel restaurant, which is eccentric and very rustic, not commercial in the least. With warm service from the owner-patron and wines at pocket-friendly prices, there are no strangers here, just people you have not met before. Bookings are essential.
Vegan appetisers: Emping (a tropical fruit cracker), spicy cassava crackers, spring rolls. Vegan mains: Nasi Goreng (spiced rice with vegetables), Nasi Kuning (yellow rice), Sajoer Lodeh (vegetables in spicy coconut sauce), Gado-gado (mix veg. salad with tofu, tempeh & beansprouts), Mixed veg. curry, Andatjar Timor (mixed veg in spiced vinegar), Seroendeng (roasted coconut & peanuts), and their famous homemade dynamite: Sambal Badjak.
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Indonesian /
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Masala Dosa
Masala Dosa is the only local Indian restaurant that specialises in southern Indian cookery. Less fiery than the cuisine most South Africans associate with Indian food, here the emphasis is on exotic, yet healthy and tasty.
The brainchild of restaurateur, Amit Raz, Masala Dosa combines simplicity with an artistic eye for funky Bollywood decor and is unlike any other eatery in the city.
All ingredients are specially selected for their quality and freshness and integral to the restaurant's culture is the promotion of organic products, recycling and biodegradable packaging. Overall, a wholesome eatery at very reasonable prices.
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Indian /
Restaurant
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Mountainview Café
This family owned take away/café is always spotless, the service always excellent and the food great! Rachma and Ebrahim always greet with a friendly smile and tend to remember every patron's name. They serve halal, vegetarian and vegan food. Most Vegetarian dishes can easily be vegan - just ask them and mention that you are vegan!
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South African /
Fastfood
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O'ways Teacafe
O'ways is a unique environment where the combination of several of the finest elements of life - tea, coffee, tasty food and relationships - come together to generate and promote a pure and positive energy that not only resides within the walls of the teacafe but also radiates out through the joy and connection experienced by it's satisfied customers.
Join O'ways Teacafe for an experience that will not only delight your palette but will also lift your spirits! Tea ceremony, tea tasting, food paring to suit your celebration.
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Vegetarian /
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Signal Restaurant
The Signal Restaurant, at the Cape Grace Hotel on Cape Town's V&A Waterfront, offers a 5-course Vegan Tasting Menu.
Available in Signal for dinner without prior arrangement, the Vegan Tasting Menu offers highlights such as wild rocket and quinoa salad served with organic baby beets, roasted butternut and radish topped with candy striped beetroot crisps and walnut vinaigrette. Also very popular on the berry dessert made up of a strawberry soup with blackberries, raspberry sorbet with cranberry and hazelnut praline and a blueberry tart.
The Vegan Tasting Menu changes regularly to utilize the wonderfully fresh produce available around Cape Town.
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World Fusion /
Restaurant
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Sophea Gallery & Tibetan Teahouse
The Tibetan Teahouse offers "food for the body and soul" shared in an atmosphere of warmth, beauty and serenity. Set in a beautiful old ivy covered house in Seaforth, Simon's Town, it overlooks the magnificent False Bay. The sheltered verandah is ideal for whale watching.
Sophea Gallery & Tibetan Teahouse consists of the teahouse that serves a 95% vegan menu, a spiritual art gallery, a shop with Tibetan artefacts, singing bowls, prayer flags and stunning silver jewellery. Regular monthly singing bowl meditations (last Sat @ 14:00 and first Wed @ 10:30) plus talks and teachings. Opening hours: 10:00 – 17:00, Tuesday – Sunday.
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Vegetarian /
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Well Cafe
The Well Cafe at Wellness Warehouse is overflowing with a passion for food. It is beautifully designed and has a community atmosphere that attracts a host of daily regulars, no doubt hooked on one of the delicious smoothies.
Food caters for wellness in all its forms - vegan, vegetarian, dairy, wheat and sugar free and more. All kinds of dietary requirements are catered for in mouthwatering options. It's the kind of food you go back for again and again. Cakes, quiches, vegetable dishes, casseroles, salads, sandwiches, soups are all, freshly made. Sip on an organic fair trade coffee or partake in a healthy, homestyle meal from our daily buffet. Either way, you can expect a fabulous experience.
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World Fusion /
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Yindees
Welcome to Yindees ... and the enchanting world of Thai food. In Thailand great importance is placed on meal times, for they mark the coming together of family and friends to partake in the tradition of sharing and laughter. Yindees is committed to emulate this warm, social setting in which home-style Southern Thai Cuisine is offered.
In traditional Thai fashion, we encourage all diners to share their meals amongst each other, thereby treating themselves to a variety of different and exciting flavours. So partake in an eating tradition, synonymous with laughter and sharing! All vegetable side dishes and stir fries are vegan friendly.
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Thai /
Restaurant
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Restaurant Listings
If you have a vegan-friendly restaurant in South Africa (or you know of a dining establishment that is) and you would like to be listed here, we'll gladly reward you with a free listing. Please contact us now to get your vegan-friendly business listed and help promote veganism in South Africa.
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