Ahhh! It’s great to be back in potato Europe! (tiktok & twitter joke) Here’s my take on the Berlin Vegan Food Guide.
Deemed the second vegan mecca of the world, Berlin stands to compete with London. Although they’re two very similar cities, the pace of life, the way of being, and the environmental awareness of the Germans make Berlin an even easier city for vegans. Its complex history and captivating vibrant metropolis have made it arguably the counterculture capital of Europe.
Berlin is a multicultural city where you can find restaurants from every corner of the globe. If it has thought me anything is that you can find a vegan option everywhere no matter the cuisine.
As you can guess, putting together a guide to veganism in Berlin is quite a challenge, due to the number of places to name; something I’ve never really experienced before. But in this post, I’ll be sharing with you the places that I visited and loved!
This post is broken down into four different sections: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch/Dinner, Breweries/Beer gardens, and Airport/Airplane. I’ll also identify the fully vegan and the vegan-friendly; this way you know what to expect from the menu before you visit. I hope this Complete Berlin Food Guide helps you find great food on your visit!
Are you ready to see all the vegan food you can find in Berlin? Take notes!
VEGGIEJEVA’S COMPLETE BERLIN VEGAN FOOD GUIDE (2023)
Breakfast/Brunch
Plant Base (Vegan)
Starting off strong with my favorite eat of the trip! This place not only has incredible vegan breakfast/brunch, they also have an amazing atmosphere. This is one of those places that made me wish I could stay longer in the city so I could go back many times. Let’s just say this place is everything I wish I had in Puerto Rico. Their tofu scramble was one of the best I’ve had in restaurants, and their bread was incredible! In the end, I couldn’t leave without their cookbook!
My Deli Love (Vegan-friendly)
Amazing place for smoothies on a hot summer’s day; their açaí smoothie was the perfect pick-me-up for the day after a long travel day.
Lunch/Dinner
FREA (Vegan)
I couldn’t visit Berlin without stopping by one of their Michelin-rated vegan restaurants. Back in 2022, FREA was awarded a Green Michelin Star for being at the forefront of the zero waste industry. They make all the ingredients themselves, have a farm-to-table mostly locally sourced concept, and have their own compost machine right in the restaurant. Quite literally, nothing goes to waste.
As for the food, it was beyond anything I could’ve imagined! Their mushroom ceviche was to die for, as well as the aubergine-tomato dish. With their ever-changing seasonal menu, I had no idea what to expect which was a fun challenge for the planner in me.
Brewdog (Vegan-friendly)
This was the first stop after a long travel day, and it couldn’t have been a better choice. Pizza & beer is definitely the way to my heart! This place prides itself on being 50% plant-based and even hosts fully vegan Mondays and 2-for-1 pizzas on Thursdays. I went with their Vegan Spicy Meaty which had seitan strips, mushrooms, chili flakes, fresh red chili, smashed Napoli tomatoes, and vegan mozzarella.
Curry at the Wall (Vegan-friendly)
Believe it or not, this was my most anticipated stop. They offer both vegan currywürst & vegan bratwürst right in front of one of the many portions of the Berlin Wall and the Topography of Terror gallery. Now, I’ve never had currywürst before, but I can definitely say that the vegan version lives up to the hype. Next time I’m there, I’ll make sure to try the vegan bratwürst!
BRLO (Vegan-friendly)
This brewery was impressive, to say the least! They had a great indoor space and an even better outdoor space that functions as a beer garden (that was packed to the brim!). Their food concept works as a shared plate menu, which proved to be perfect to go along with the beers. One thing that took me by surprise was that their menu is entirely vegetable-focused, and meats are only side options. My favorite dishes were the roasted potatoes (no green sauce) and the wheat malt with jalapeño pesto. Brownie points for the beer puns!
Vedang (Vegan)
This place came up in almost every single vegan Berlin guide I read and with good reason! Vedang is a vegan fast food restaurant located right in the middle of The Mall of Berlin food court, which is something that can only be dreamed of on this side of the world. I wanted to try something different so I went for their impressive chicken burger, and, I honestly don’t know how they did this, but their fries tasted just like ~the clown’s~ fast food does!
Curry 36 (Vegan-friendly)
If you find yourself hungry in the streets of Berlin past midnight, look no further. Although I’m sure there have to be other places and other options, nothing beats currywürst and an ambient-temperature beer after hours!
GeorgBræu (Vegan-friendly)
This place wasn’t on my list at all; it’s one of those places that you simply stumble upon when you’re walking around. While waiting for a round of beers, I realized that their menu had vegan options! And it ended up being a great vegan lunch on my last day in the city.
Viet Bowl (Vegan-friendly)
This is a great place to eat when you want something other than potatoes, pizza, and currywürst. Located in the Potsdamer Platz, their outdoor sitting right next to the pond proved perfect for a nice evening dinner. Ultimately, I went for their teriyaki tofu which was really good.
Other Breweries/Beer Gardens
Berlin Pavillion
Truly the beer garden that stole the show! It was so close to the hotel, and right in front of the Reichstag; making it the perfect place to stop for sitdown or to-go beers! At one point I went for a to-go beer just for the walk from there to the Victory Tower.
Hofbräu Wirtshaus Berlin (Vegan-firendly)
You may have heard of Hofbräu beer at some point in your life; it’s one of the most acclaimed German beers. With their hometown being Munich, I was surprised to stumble upon one of their Hofbräuhaus in the middle of Berlin. And once again, while waiting for a round of beers I noticed that their menu had vegan options like schnitzell, which I hope to get to try next time.
Capital Beach
Another one of those places that you simply just stumble upon when walking. I spotted this place while crossing the bridge from the Berlin Central Station; their atmosphere with house AND live music and pink outdoor seating really stood out. I knew I couldn’t leave the city without stopping there for a round.
Café Viktoria
Another one of my favorite spots! This beer garden gives you a full view of the Victory Tower and makes for the perfect place for a relaxing/people-watching afternoon.
Olympiastadiom
If you ever find yourself going to a concert in Berlin, the Olympiastadiom has vegan options at its food stands and, I’m guessing that depending on the concert, a full beer garden just outside the stadium. Unfortunately, even with all of the research I did previously, this information didn’t come up so I went the safe route and ate beforehand.
Airport & Airplane Food
Condor Airlines
Flying from Puerto Rico to Berlin is no easy feat, and doing so while vegan can make for a stressful journey. I’m not going to lie, an 8-hour flight is already daunting as it is, not to mention when you have to think about airplane food. Thankfully, I could count on Condor Airlines! While researching, I was surprised to find out that for their long-haul flights, they offer vegetarian meals across all booking classes, and for an additional cost, you can order yours to be vegan or gluten-free. Below are the meal options that I had on both of my flights with them; keep in mind that the menu varies from departure airport.
Berlin and Frankfurt airports
Contrary to popular belief, Germany is a country with a rapidly growing population of vegetarians and vegans. So it came as no surprise to see so many vegan options at both airports. On my departing day back to Puerto Rico, I ended up having breakfast, more like brunch at 9 am in Frankfurt. Although there were plenty of grab-and-go options, I wanted something warm and filling for the long flight ahead, and ended up finding a bar with a Beyond burger on the menu. The burger tasted great with avocado, quinoa, lettuce, and tomatoes, but unfortunately, I had to eat really fast and wasn’t able to get a picture.
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