The Best Vegan Eateries In New Zealand (That Even Carnivores Will Love)

By Wild Kiwi Team published on 20 August 2018

We hope you’re ready to eat because your New Zealand road trip will be overflowing with incredible dining opportunities from beginning to end. If you’re a vegetarian or a vegan here are a few of our favourite dedicated eateries.


Travel by road and see more of New Zealand - Eat out in amazing vegan restaurants

Driving Creek Café And Organics, Coromandel

This vegetarian café and organic store boasts an incredible menu, not to mention a beautiful outdoor garden seating area. Whether you choose the salad of the day, a hearty soup, a loaded sandwich or something from their baked goods selection. Expect plenty of flavour and ultra-fresh ingredients.

Swing By Lord Of The Fries In Auckland

For all your vegan fast food cravings, look no further than Lord of the Fries. With a menu featuring all of your veganised faves. Expect hot dogs, nuggets, onion rings, burgers, shakes, and fries. And they all come with a selection of incredible sauces and dips.

The Conscious Kitchen At Solscape, Raglan

Whether you want to enjoy a morning coffee (with a choice of plant milks!) while soaking in some seriously incredible views, or tuck into something hearty to fuel your day’s adventures, Raglan’s Conscious Kitchen won’t disappoint. The menu includes curries, poke bowls, smoothies, salads, burgers, pizzas and even fried “eggs”. Everything’s vegan and completely delicious.

Enjoy Napier’s Wholefood Kitchen On Your New Zealand Road Trip

Situated in the heart of Napier City, this vegetarian vegan-friendly café primarily uses local, sustainable, ethical and organic whole foods in its recipes. With a variety of delicious pizzas, tacos, soups, fresh baked goods, smoothies, and breakfast bowls on offer, you must bring your appetite to Napier’s Wholefood Kitchen!

Boquita, Wellington

Wellington is bursting at the seams with spectacular vegan eateries, and Boquita is up there with the very best. Serving vegan Mexican food, expect sensational tacos, salads and soups loaded with flavour accompanied by a spectacular array of dips and sauces. Delish!


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