Gone are the days when chefs used to put hunks of meat in almost every dish. People these days are being more sensible towards animals and opting for vegan options. This change can be seen almost everywhere in Australia, especially in Melbourne, where more and more people are turning into vegans.

Keeping in mind the demand, the city has now introduced many vegan restaurants; some of them are even in business for a long time. Soy milk instead of cow’s, coconut oil instead of butter and a lot more interesting yet delicious combinations can be seen in these vegan restaurants. If you are a true vegan and visiting Melbourne anytime soon, don’t worry about your eating options. Below are some of the best vegan restaurants that you can try in Melbourne:

 1. Smith and Daughters

Smith & Daughters take great pride in offering meat substitutions that you have never seen before. This is a very popular spot for vegans in Melbourne. They offer a variety of menu options to the guests, such as A La Carte, Set Menu and Chef’s table. You can choose from delicious food items such as fried eggplant or baked ricotta as starter and stuffed pickled cabbage or grilled local oyster mushrooms as main. All the dishes are served with sides such as tahini, green peppercorn sauce, grape must syrup and much more.

Source: Smith & Daughters

2. Kevabs

This is the first vegan kebab restaurant in Melbourne. If you are a fan of kebabs but are a vegan too, head straight to Kevabs in the city. The kebabs made here are free from any kind of meat or dairy. Forget about the meaty kebabs when you can enjoy the delicious combination of vegetarian kebab served with lettuce, sumac onion, tomato, pickled vegetables, and many other tasty items. Don’t you want to eat kebab? Don’t worry. You can enjoy vegan snacks here, such as gluten-free chips.

Source: Kevavs

3. Evie’s Disco Diner

Good food and good music; that is what Evie’s Disco Diner is all about! The Evie’s cater to the modern taste of vegans while paying homepage to 80’s iconic era of New York. Their menu consists of vegan dishes inspired by classic New York taste. All the items on their menu can be converted into vegan as per your request. You can try from their smaller plates consisting of house pickles, curly fries with dip, and many other options. They also offer burgers, hot dogs and sandwiches which they can obviously turn into non-meaty dishes as per your request!

Source: Evie's Disco Diner

 4. Sister of Soul

Do you want to enjoy vegan food from various continents? Then you should visit Sister of Soul in Melbourne. Their menu covers a wide range of vegan food from Mexico, Italy, India and more. Some of their must-try starters include Vietnamese style spring rolls and green gyoza dumplings. Their main dishes offer some startling items such as nasi goreng – Balinese fried rice with tofu, mushrooms and seasonal vegetables, South Indian tofu tikka masala, and Mexican burritos. If you want to have a taste of Korea, try their traditional Korean bowl that is served with kimchi, marinated tofu, salted cucumber, pickled carrot and daikon, beans, shiitake mushrooms, seaweed salad and brown rice. It is topped with shredded nori and bibi hot sauce.

Source: Sister of Soul

5. Matcha Mylkbar

You’ll find all things green in this vegan café, from delicious Matcha lattes to smoothies to an extensive vegan menu. With their unusual soy chicken burger, jackfruit chicken popcorn, Matcha burger with sweet potato fried and vegan poached eggs for breakfast, even your non-vegan friends would love to try their food items. They also offer a range of vegan-friendly sweet treats such as Matcha pancakes, chia pudding, etc. Don’t miss out on their unique coffees, including peanut butter latte, chai latte, almond butter, and beetroot cacao latte. Too yum to even think off, isn’t it?

Source: Matcha Mylkbar

6. Red Sparrow Pizza

If you are craving non-meaty pizza, then Red Sparrow is a place to go. This famous pizza place specializes in 100% plant-based pizzas, both lightly charred and smoked with a variety of toppings. Their pizzas are baked in Italian wood-fired ovens for just 60 to 90 seconds until they are done with beautifully charred crust. Some of their must-try pizzas include classic pizza with a tomato base and cherry tomato, puttanesca pizza with a tomato base, dairy-free mozzarella cheese, garlic, capers and more, and the most famous patatas bravas that has a smoky tomato base, potato, chorizo, dairy-free parmesan and chipotle aioli.   

 Source: Red Sparrow Pizza

7. Transformer Fitzroy

Transformer Fitzroy offers an elegant and seasoned dining experience with an eco-friendly environment. Inspired by different cuisines from across the globe, their ingredients are home-grown sourced from small-scale farmers. Their menu and wines list change according to the season in Australia, and they take pride in celebrating fresh produce. Their current menu comprises extremely tasty dishes such as miso-glazed watermelon, beetroot tartare, beer-braised red cabbage, heirloom zucchini, eggplant katsu, and many more items that you’d be surprised to even know about them.

 Source: Transformer Fitzroy

8. Loving Hut Richmond

Loving Hut has over 200 branches worldwide, and there is no surprise why! This vegan restaurant offers a huge range of delicious food items that are loved by vegans and non-vegans alike. Their specialty is creating mock meats with a variety of plant-based items. If eating meat is not your thing, you must visit Loving Hut, where you’ll find it surprising how beautifully they are substituting meat items. Some of their popular items include Mongolian BBQ that consists of vegan soy protein stir-fried with mixed veggies, royal rendang with soy fillets, Thai eggplant and tofu, Chinese style seasonal stir-fry veg, and vegan dumplings.

 Source: Loving Hut

9. Trippy Taco

Trippy Taco is all about Mexican style vegan street food. The restaurant prides itself in developing its own taste over the last decade. The major highlight of their menu is breakfast tacos – the combination of fresh corn tortillas filled with eggs and salsa is just to die for! Their burritos and quesadillas are also worth trying. Some of the best items include their original burrito with a tortilla wrap, black beans, salsa, salad and mozzarella, tortilla with chargrilled tofu and guacamole, cheese and salsa quesadilla and a lot more to try on their menu.

 Source: Trippy Taco

10. The Cornish Arms

A pub is usually a place where you can enjoy burgers and beers, but that is not the case here at the Cornish Arms. While they do offer a variety of beers, the rest of the menu is totally vegan. Gone are the days when you must sit with a bowl of chips while your friends enjoy a beef burger. At the Cornish Arms, you can choose from plenty of vegan options. They offer many items as snacks such as garlic bread, tempura eggplant wedges, vegan prawns, and a lot more. Their mains include vegan gnocchi, parma with crumbled mock chicken, vegan steak sandwich, vegan rib burger and more.

Source: The Cornish Arms