★ MUST GO · #1 Photo via Google Maps Ranked by overall rating, signature dish strength, and how much reviewers praise the food. If you only have a weekend, start here.
★ MUST GO · #1 Photo via Google Maps 
Must go · #2 #2 Try the vegan banana pancakes with maple syrup and seasonal fruits, but consider sharing due to large portion sizes.
Must go · #3 #3 Try the three distinct vegan empanada fillings: artichokes & shiitake, eggplant, and vegan chicken
Must go · #4 #4 Serve yourself from the generous salad bar with a variety of fresh vegan toppings included in the price.
Must go · #5 #5 Try the vegan gyros and vegan souvlaki pita
Must go · #6 #6 Try the falafel wrap with tahini sauce, highly recommended for its authentic taste and crunch.
Must go · #7 #7 Enjoy your coffee with free plant-based milk options like soy, oat, or almond
Must go · #8 #8 Try the caramel pecan cinnamon roll, highly recommended by many customers.
Must go · #9 #9 Try the fresh homemade pita bread with falafel or hummus mosul topped with roasted eggplant and zhough.
Must go · #10 #10 Try the vegan sushi platter or ask the staff to veganize dishes.
Must go · #11 #11 Try the non-alcoholic or alcoholic botanical drink pairings, which are highly praised.
Must go · #12 #12 Try the salty samosas which are clearly labeled vegan
Must go · #13 #13 Try the vegan salami pizza and vegan desserts like tiramisu or panna cotta
Must go · #14 #14 Try the Korean fried mushroom burger with kimchi for a standout flavor experience
Must go · #15 #15 Try the vegan shawarma and falafel wrap, both highly praised by many guests.
Dishes ranked by how well this city's plant-based venues make them, compared to the other 157 cities we track.
5 places worth stopping for waffles
Try the Liege syrup, whipped cream, and chocolate toppings for a classic sweet waffle experience
Try the vegan fruit sorbets like apricot yuzu, mango, and coconut for refreshing options.
Vegan waffles are only available Friday through Sunday; plan visits accordingly.
Most of the menu is vegan except a couple of cheese nugget items
Vegan waffles appeared available until early 2024 but are no longer offered as of 2025
5 places worth stopping for cinnamon roll
Try the caramel pecan cinnamon roll, highly recommended by many customers.
Try the cinnamon rolls, often rated the best in town
Try the vegan cinnamon rolls, highly recommended by multiple reviewers
Try the vegan lentil caviar lunch with organic sourdough and mixed salad
Oat milk is available for coffee drinks
7 places worth stopping for ramen
Try the vegan miso ramen, noted for rich deep flavor and fresh vegetables
Try the vegan miso ramen for a flavorful experience
Order vegetarian ramen without egg to make it vegan
Try the vegan sushi platter or ask the staff to veganize dishes.
Vegan ramen options are clearly labeled on the menu
Try the vegan tofu & shiitake ramen for an authentic plant-based option
Try the veggie miso ramen or vegan tantanmen for plant-based ramen options
Completely plant-based kitchens. No swaps, no asking, no surprises.
Try the vegan calamari, often praised as the best vegan calamari around.
Try the non-alcoholic or alcoholic botanical drink pairings, which are highly praised.
Try the carrot cake, praised for its moist texture and well-balanced frosting with walnuts
Try the Korean fried mushroom burger with kimchi for a standout flavor experience
Mainstream restaurants where the vegan side of the menu is treated seriously.
Try the vegan shawarma and falafel wrap, both highly praised by many guests.
Try the falafel wrap with tahini sauce for a fresh, authentic taste
Try the seitan pho and lemongrass seitan vermicelli for flavorful vegan dishes
Try the falafel wrap with tahini sauce, highly recommended for its authentic taste and crunch.
Open before 10, good coffee, the kind of place you walk back to on day two.
Enjoy your coffee with free plant-based milk options like soy, oat, or almond
Try the carrot cake, praised for its moist texture and well-balanced frosting with walnuts
Enjoy high-quality single origin coffees prepared with care
Pre-order custom cakes at least a week in advance
Weekday fuel and weekend stretches.
Try the vegan calamari, often praised as the best vegan calamari around.
Try the vegan banana pancakes with maple syrup and seasonal fruits, but consider sharing due to large portion sizes.
Try the three distinct vegan empanada fillings: artichokes & shiitake, eggplant, and vegan chicken
Try the vegan gyros and vegan souvlaki pita
The reason you planned the trip.
Try the non-alcoholic or alcoholic botanical drink pairings, which are highly praised.
Try the vegan tasting menu “Voyage” for a creative culinary experience
Try the vegan feijoada made with soy meat and delicious sides
Try the vegan calamari, often praised as the best vegan calamari around.
Date night. Birthday. Tell them you're celebrating.
Try the vegan tasting menu “Voyage” for a creative culinary experience
Try the Assiette Horia, available in vegan and vegetarian versions
Be prepared for wait times, especially on weekends, as there are no reservations.
Try the two vegan mezzes and the halva dessert with tahini and pistachios
Where the coffee is the reason to come.
Try the carrot cake, praised for its moist texture and well-balanced frosting with walnuts
Oatmilk is always a free option for coffee drinks
Enjoy the wide variety of freshly made vegan cakes and pastries
Try the vegan soft serve ice cream with strawberry topping
Ice cream, pastry, and the honest dessert case.
Try the caramel pecan cinnamon roll, highly recommended by many customers.
Enjoy vegan cones available to complement your sorbet or vegan ice cream
Try the pistachio and mango sticky rice ice cream flavors
Try the pain au chocolat and almond croissants, widely praised specialties
Wifi, outlets, no judgement for a 3-hour sit.
Try the vegan samosas and oat milk chai for an authentic experience
Enjoy the wide variety of freshly made vegan cakes and pastries
Try the carrot cake, praised for its moist texture and well-balanced frosting with walnuts
Vegan waffles are only available Friday through Sunday; plan visits accordingly.
Busy rooms with tables big enough for eight.
Try the non-alcoholic or alcoholic botanical drink pairings, which are highly praised.
Try the vegan tasting menu “Voyage” for a creative culinary experience
Try the vegan calamari, often praised as the best vegan calamari around.
Try the Assiette Horia, available in vegan and vegetarian versions
Menus kids recognize, staff who don't flinch at strollers.
Enjoy the wide variety of freshly made vegan cakes and pastries
Try the falafel wrap with tahini sauce for a fresh, authentic taste
Try the salty samosas which are clearly labeled vegan
Choose from unlimited organic toppings including chia seeds, vegan granola, peanuts, and seasonal fruits
Try the Assiette Horia, available in vegan and vegetarian versions
Try the two vegan mezzes and the halva dessert with tahini and pistachios
Try the falafel wrap with tahini sauce for a fresh, authentic taste
Try the moutabal, dolmas, and red tabbouleh for flavorful mezze.
Try the Assiette Horia, available in vegan and vegetarian versions
Try the customizable nutri-bowels with Mediterranean sides and vegan toppings
Try the two vegan mezzes and the halva dessert with tahini and pistachios
Try the falafel wrap with tahini sauce for a fresh, authentic taste
spinach · Vegan Food Guide All 322 Brussels venues on the map. Filter by what's open, save what you'd return for, get walking directions in two taps.
Cities where the waffles signature also earns a spot in the top essentials — pack a weekend around one.
Yes — Brussels has 322 vegan-ready venues. The top-ranked are Lil Bao, Pop's Pancakes, Gusto Empanadas. Spinach ranks them daily on overall rating, signature dish strength, and reviewer praise for the food.
Brussels scores 46.8/100 on the Spinach vegan city index. The city has 40 vegan-friendly venues and 47 high-quality restaurants out of 322 analyzed.
Brussels has 21 fully vegan restaurants and 24 vegetarian restaurants. 40 venues score B or higher on the Vegan Friendliness grade.
Brussels's top signature dishes for vegans are waffles, cinnamon roll, ramen, and the city also does dumplings and pizza well. Signature dishes are ranked by how the city's venues score against the other 157 cities we track.
The vegan scene in Brussels leans Middle Eastern, Mediterranean. Middle Eastern is particularly strong, with 10 venues serving quality plant-based options.
Lil Bao is ranked #1 in Brussels by the Spinach Essentials algorithm, which weights rating, signature dish performance, and reviewer praise. See all 15 Essentials for the full ranking.
Spinach ranks vegan venues using the same algorithm the mobile app runs: a composite of Google Maps rating, the Spinach Rating (Wilson-confidence scored), dish-quality Wilson scores from extracted review signals, and city-specific signature dish strength. Essentials add a tier weighting; category lists add their own mood/occasion weights. No pay-to-play.
The ranking refreshes daily from Supabase. The last refresh is stamped at the top of this page. Venue data comes from Google Maps, HappyCow, and Spinach's own review-analysis pipeline.
