Eating vegan in Berlin has long since ceased to be about sacrifice. Instead, you’ll find a scene that could hardly be more creative: from sophisticated fine-dining concepts to modern interpretations of international classics, all the way to uncomplicated street food of the highest caliber. The capital’s plant-based cuisine has long been in a league of its own—and these very restaurants prove that flavor, aesthetics, and innovation come together perfectly here.
Anh Dao
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If you want to experience Pan-Asian cuisine in a vegan format, Anh Dao is the place for you! In addition to a truly extensive menu of predominantly Vietnamese dishes, you’ll also find a wide selection of vegetable-based sushi here. There are also delicious desserts and homemade Mai Tais that taste absolutely amazing!
Anh Dao | Danziger Str. 42, Prenzlauer Berg
Brammibal’s
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For sweet treats, head to Brammibal’s, with six (and a half) locations across Berlin. Here, you’ll find not only donuts but also… pancakes, Berliner, or Krapfen —depending on which region you’re from. What they all have in common is that they’re filled with rather unusual combinations, all of which are incredibly delicious and, of course, vegan.
Brammibal’s Donuts
Stand at the main station near the Washingtonplatz exit
Rosa-Luxemburg-Straße 5 | Mitte
Alte Potsdamer Straße 7 | Mitte
Danziger Straße 65 | Prenzlauer Berg
Maybachufer 8 | Kreuzberg
Warschauerstraße 76 | Friedrichshain
21–24 Tauentzienstraße | Charlottenburg
Cookies Cream
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If you’re looking for a truly well-known, international flagship for vegan or vegetarian cuisine in Berlin, there’s no getting around Cookies Cream. The Michelin-starred restaurant is one of Europe’s most renowned vegetarian fine-dining spots and attracts a style-conscious, international crowd —from the creative scene to the fashion world. Tucked away in a courtyard in Mitte, it embodies that quintessential Berlin vibe—a blend of understated elegance and exclusivity. Even though not all dishes are strictly vegan, the focus is clearly on plant-based cuisine—making the restaurant the perfect high-end contrast to more casual spots like Brammibal’s.
Frea
There are many vegan restaurants in Berlin, but none of them can top Frea when it comes to sustainability. The first plant-based zero-waste restaurant serves you first-class dishes that are prepared entirely by hand. The ingredients are not only seasonal but also sourced regionally. Here, they place great importance on knowing where products come from to guarantee the highest quality. All leftovers are eventually composted, and the resulting soil is sent back to the suppliers. This closes the loop of food production, utilization, and recycling.
Frea | Kleine Hamburger Str. 2 | Mitte
Försters
Försters in Prenzlauer Berg rounds out Berlin’s vegan culinary scene with excellent German cuisine. Here you’ll find hearty dishes in all forms, from (soy)schnitzel with wild mushroom sauce and rosemary potatoes, to (vegan) goose with baked apple and dumplings, all the way to a speculoos tiramisu. It all sounds absolutely delicious and is definitely worth trying!
Försters – the vegan restaurant | Dunckerstraße 2a, Prenzlauer Berg
Gemello
In a way, you could call Gemello Berlin’s pizza nomad. In this one-man show, vegan Neapolitan-style pizzas are baked here, going far beyond the usual combinations of tomato sauce and mozzarella. You can usually find Gemello in the form of pop-ups scattered throughout Berlin (or occasionally beyond). But a permanent shop is set to open soon. Until then, we highly recommend chasing down the next pop-up. It’s worth it; we promise! You can check the website or Instagram to see where you’ll find Gemello next.
