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15 essentials · 3 signature dishes
Best Vegan Restaurants in Auckland
No. 85 of the 100 best vegan cities 202615 essentials
Where to eat first in Auckland
Ranked by overall rating, signature dish strength and how much reviewers praise the food. If you only have a weekend, start here.
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Ice Cream, Vegan Flavours
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Worth ordering: #1 Ice cream
Malaysian, Vegan Cakes & Laksa
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The vibe: good for groups
Vegan Cookies, Creative Flavours
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The vibe: good for families
Cafe, Vegan Breakfast, Pastries
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The vibe: good for families
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Vegan Burgers, Shakes & Sides
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Worth ordering: #1 Burger
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Chinese Bao, Vegan Mock-Meat Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
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Seasonal Plates, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
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Vegan Salad Bar, Hot Meals
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The vibe: good for families
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Thai, Fully Vegan
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The vibe: good for dates
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Malaysian, Separate Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
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South Indian, Vegan Dosa & Thali
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The vibe: good for groups
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Italian, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
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Asian Small Plates, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
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Thai, Vegan Laksa & Mock Meats
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The vibe: good for groups
3 signature dishes
What Auckland cooks best
The dishes Auckland's reviews name most and praise hardest, each ranked by how reviewers rate the vegan version.
signature #1
Best dosa in Auckland
South Indian Dosas, Vegan Choices
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The vibe: good for groups
South Indian Dosa, Vegan Idli
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The vibe: good for families
signature #2
Best cupcake in Auckland
Cakes, Vegan High Tea
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The vibe: good for groups
Malaysian, Vegan Cakes & Laksa
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The vibe: good for groups
signature #3
Best acai bowl in Auckland
Açaí Bowls, Fully Vegan
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The vibe: good for groups
Açaí Bowls, Coco Whip
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Vegan & omni
2 lists Fully vegan · Omni standouts
10 places
Fully vegan in Auckland
French Pastries, Fully Vegan
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Malaysian, Vegan Cakes & Laksa
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The vibe: good for groups
Vegan Salad Bar, Hot Meals
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The vibe: good for families
Kiwi Bakery, Vegan Pies & Pastries
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10 places
Omni standouts in Auckland
Chinese Bao, Vegan Mock-Meat Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
Malaysian, Separate Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
Ice Cream, Vegan Flavours
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Worth ordering: #1 Ice cream
Cafe, Vegan Fritters, Focaccia
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The vibe: good for groups
By occasion
11 lists Breakfast spots · Lunch & brunch · Dinner destinations · Worth the occasion · Coffee masters · Sweet treats · Cozy hideaways · Work-friendly cafes · Group night out · Budget eats · Family friendly
8 places
Breakfast spots in Auckland
French Pastries, Fully Vegan
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Cafe, Vegan Breakfast, Pastries
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The vibe: good for families
Kiwi Bakery, Vegan Pies & Pastries
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Bagels, Vegan Chia & Açaí
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8 places
Lunch & brunch in Auckland
Chinese Bao, Vegan Mock-Meat Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
Malaysian, Vegan Cakes & Laksa
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The vibe: good for groups
Vegan Burgers, Shakes & Sides
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Worth ordering: #1 Burger
Malaysian, Separate Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
8 places
Dinner destinations in Auckland
Seasonal Plates, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
Italian, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
Vegan Burgers, Craft Beer
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Worth ordering: #4 Burger
Malaysian, Separate Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
6 places
Worth the occasion in Auckland
Thai, Vegan Duck Noodles, Fully Vegan
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The vibe: good for dates
Vegan Burgers, Craft Beer
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Worth ordering: #4 Burger
Harbour Dining, Vegan Cauliflower
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The vibe: good for dates
Hummus, Falafel, Vegan Plates
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The vibe: good for groups
10 places
Coffee masters in Auckland
Vegan Menu, Raw Cakes
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The vibe: good for families
Viet Cafe, Vegan Mushroom Bowl
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The vibe: good for groups
French Pastries, Fully Vegan
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Cafe, Vegan Breakfast, Pastries
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The vibe: good for families
10 places
Sweet treats in Auckland
Vegan Cookies, Creative Flavours
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The vibe: good for families
French Pastries, Fully Vegan
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Ice Cream, Vegan Flavours
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Worth ordering: #1 Ice cream
Kiwi Bakery, Vegan Pies & Pastries
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8 places
Cozy hideaways in Auckland
Cafe, Vegan Pastries, Bagels
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The vibe: good for work & study
Vegan Menu, Raw Cakes
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The vibe: good for families
Bagels, Vegan Chia & Açaí
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Korean Burgers, Vegan Chick'n
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The vibe: good for groups
8 places
Work-friendly cafes in Auckland
Cafe, Vegan Pastries, Bagels
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The vibe: good for work & study
Cafe, Vegan Benedict, Cakes
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The vibe: good for families
Cafe, Vegan Menu, Mushroom Sourdough
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The vibe: good for families
Vegan Tofu Scramble, Gado Gado
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The vibe: good for work & study
10 places
Group night out in Auckland
Chinese Bao, Vegan Mock-Meat Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
Italian, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
Seasonal Plates, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
Vegan Burgers, Craft Beer
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Worth ordering: #4 Burger
10 places
Budget eats in Auckland
Kiwi Bakery, Vegan Pies & Pastries
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Cafe, Vegan Breakfast, Pastries
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The vibe: good for families
Chinese Bao, Vegan Mock-Meat Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
French Pastries, Fully Vegan
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8 places
Family friendly in Auckland
Malaysian, Vegan Cakes & Laksa
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The vibe: good for groups
Vegan Burgers, Shakes & Sides
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Worth ordering: #1 Burger
Ice Cream, Vegan Flavours
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Worth ordering: #1 Ice cream
Cafe, Vegan Breakfast, Pastries
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The vibe: good for families
By dish
3 lists Best ice cream · Best burger · Best pizza
7 places
Best ice cream in Auckland
Ice Cream, Vegan Flavours
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Worth ordering: #1 Ice cream
Artisan Gelato, Vegan Cones
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Worth ordering: #2 Ice cream
Ice Cream, Vegan Flavours
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Worth ordering: #3 Ice cream
Fruit Ice Cream, Vegan Scoops
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Worth ordering: #4 Ice cream
6 places
Best burger in Auckland
Vegan Burgers, Shakes & Sides
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Worth ordering: #1 Burger
Smashburgers, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #2 Burger
Vegan Burgers, Pizza, Fried Chickun
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Worth ordering: #1 PizzaWorth ordering: #3 Burger
Vegan Burgers, Craft Beer
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Worth ordering: #4 Burger
7 places
Best pizza in Auckland
Vegan Burgers, Pizza, Fried Chickun
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Worth ordering: #1 PizzaWorth ordering: #3 Burger
Italian, Vegan Pizza & Menu
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Worth ordering: #2 Pizza
Pizza, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #3 Pizza
Vineyard Pizza, Vegan Pasta
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Worth ordering: #3 Pizza
By cuisine
3 lists Indian · American · Italian
10 places
Indian in Auckland
Asian Small Plates, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
Dosas, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
Indian Curry, Vegan Nuggets, Cookies
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The vibe: good for families
Indian Curries, Vegan Naan
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The vibe: good for groups
10 places
American in Auckland
Cafe, Vegan Breakfast, Pastries
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The vibe: good for families
Vegan Burgers, Craft Beer
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Worth ordering: #4 Burger
Vegan Burgers, Shakes & Sides
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Worth ordering: #1 Burger
Smashburgers, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #2 Burger
10 places
Italian in Auckland
Italian, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
Dosas, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
Wood-Fired Pizza, Vegan Cheese
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The vibe: good for dates
Italian, Separate Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
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Questions about eating vegan in Auckland
Are there vegan restaurants in Auckland?
Yes. Spinach rates 519 vegan and vegan-friendly places in Auckland. The top three are Maison des Lys Pâtisserie, Duck Island Ice Cream and Mudita.
Is Auckland good for vegans?
Yes. Auckland is No. 85 of the 100 best vegan cities 2026, with 64 great places for vegans, 3.3 for every 100,000 residents. A great place is easy for vegans (grade A or B) and rated 4.5 or more.
How many vegan restaurants are in Auckland?
Spinach rates 519 vegan and vegan-friendly places in Auckland. 221 are easy for vegans (grade A or B), and 64 of those are great places, rated 4.5 or more.
What dishes is Auckland known for?
Auckland's top signature dishes for vegans are dosa, cupcake, acai bowl, and the city also does burger well. Signature dishes are ranked by how the city's venues score against the other 157 cities we track.
What are the best cuisines for vegans in Auckland?
The vegan scene in Auckland leans Indian, American, Italian. Indian is particularly strong, with 10 venues serving quality plant-based options.
What's the best vegan restaurant in Auckland?
Maison des Lys Pâtisserie is ranked #1 in Auckland by the Spinach Essentials algorithm, which weights rating, signature dish performance, and reviewer praise. See all 15 Essentials for the full ranking.
How does Spinach rank these venues?
By formula, and no place pays to be listed. Every place gets a Spinach Rating for how good its vegan food is, and a high rating needs many diners to agree. The lists weigh that rating, how good each place's vegan dishes are and how strong it is on the city's signature dishes. The essentials add a weight for each tier, and each list by occasion adds its own.
How fresh is this data?
The lists on this page were last refreshed on 2 November 2026.