Frankfurt's five-star essentials skip German cooking entirely, running from African Queen Restaurant's Eritrean plates to Rashcook Falafel's Moroccan-leaning Middle Eastern and Sorihashiya's ramen, with Streetfood269 and Eiscafe Olimpio rounding out the top tier. Ramen tops the signature list at 8 venues, outpacing schnitzel and platter at 5 each, and the real depth sits in the 10-deep German and Vietnamese lineups working underneath the headline picks.
Ranked by overall rating, signature dish strength, and how much reviewers praise the food. If you only have a weekend, start here.
Try the vegan Spaghetti Eis, a unique and nostalgic vegan dessert.
Must go · #3 Try the döner burger and cheesy fries for a delicious experience
Must go · #4 Try the vegan chocolate cake with cherries—it’s frequently praised as excellent.
Try the falafel sandwich with added eggplant for extra flavor
Must go · #7 Try the falafel sandwich with fresh herbs and the hummus platter for a fulfilling meal
Must go · #9 Try the vegan mixed plate or tasting platter to sample a variety of dishes.
Must go · #10 Try the vegan kofta and chickpea curry for well-spiced and hearty dishes
Must go · #11 Reservations should be made months in advance due to limited seating and high demand
Must go · #12 Book at least one day in advance during weekends for best seating availability
Must go · #14 Try the vegan Enoki Mushroom and Kimchi Onigiri, both highly praised in reviews
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 schnitzel
Try the vegan schnitzel with green sauce and crispy fried potatoes
Try the vegan schnitzel with green sauce and fried potatoes
Try the vegan schnitzel with Grüne Soße and homemade spätzle for an authentic vegan German meal
Try the vegan Grüne Soße and vegan schnitzel made with meat substitutes from Planted
8 places worth stopping for ramen
Try the vegan ramen with aromatic shiitake broth and fresh yuzu zest
Try the vegan ramen with tofu and the vegan gyoza appetizers
Try the Spicy Miso and Classic Shoyu vegan ramen for rich, flavorful broths.
Try the single vegan ramen with extra noodles for a more filling meal
5 places worth stopping for green sauce
Try the vegan schnitzel with green sauce and crispy fried potatoes
Try the vegan green sauce with avocado and potatoes, a local favorite
Try the vegan schnitzel with Grüne Soße, a standout traditional vegan dish here.
Try the vegan schnitzel with Grüne Soße and homemade spätzle for an authentic vegan German meal
spinach · Vegan Food Guide All 445 Frankfurt venues on the map. Filter by what's open, save what you'd return for, get walking directions in two taps.
Completely plant-based kitchens. No swaps, no asking, no surprises.
Try the shawarma in lafa and the smash burger for a meaty taste all plant-based
Try the tofu bibimbap bowl, a customer favorite for its chewy tofu and creamy sauce
Try the falafel sandwich with fresh herbs and the hummus platter for a fulfilling meal
Try the döner burger and cheesy fries for a delicious experience
Mainstream restaurants where the vegan side of the menu is treated seriously.
Try the vegan mixed platter to sample a variety of dishes.
Try the vegan mixed plate or tasting platter to sample a variety of dishes.
Try the vegan kofta and chickpea curry for well-spiced and hearty dishes
Try the vegan pancakes and avocado toast with vegan egg
Open before 10, good coffee, the kind of place you walk back to on day two.
Try the vegan cakes which are clearly labeled and frequently refreshed
Try the vegan pancakes and avocado toast with vegan egg
Try the vegan chocolate cake with cherries—it’s frequently praised as excellent.
Try the vegan chocolate cake, frequently noted as delicious.
Weekday fuel and weekend stretches.
Try the vegan mixed platter to sample a variety of dishes.
Try the vegan kofta and chickpea curry for well-spiced and hearty dishes
Try the tofu bibimbap bowl, a customer favorite for its chewy tofu and creamy sauce
Enjoy large portions of falafel plates with fresh salads
The reason you planned the trip.
Try the vegan mixed plate or tasting platter to sample a variety of dishes.
Try the döner burger and cheesy fries for a delicious experience
Try the full tasting menu to experience the creative multi-course dining
Try the shakshuka with fresh challah bread and tofu balls
Date night. Birthday. Tell them you're celebrating.
Try the full tasting menu to experience the creative multi-course dining
Try the seasonal sourdough bread with herb margarine served as a starter.
Try the chilaquiles with nopales for an authentic vegan Mexican dish
Try the vegan roast beef sandwich with rosemary oven potatoes.
Where the coffee is the reason to come.
Try the vegan omelette with veggies and the maracuja cheesecake
Try the vegan macarons, pistachio-raspberry tart, and yuzu macaron for flavorful options
Try the espresso tonic, a fan favorite with unique flavor
All cakes are vegan and highly recommended, especially the poppy seed cake.
Ice cream, pastry, and the honest dessert case.
Try the vegan Spaghetti Eis, a unique and nostalgic vegan dessert.
Try the salted coconut and dark chocolate vegan gelato flavors
Try the vegan apple cinnamon roll or marzipan cinnamon roll, they are highly recommended.
Try the vegan croissants and cruffins, highly recommended by multiple reviewers
Wifi, outlets, no judgement for a 3-hour sit.
Make a reservation, especially if you are coming with a group larger than two, to ensure seating.
Try the smoothie bowls like Peanut Butter Chocolate and açaí bowls
Try the daily selection of vegan cakes, including standout options like vegan cheesecake and vegan nougat croissants.
Try the vegan cakes and pastries, especially the vegan almond cake and strawberry cheesecake.
Busy rooms with tables big enough for eight.
Try the vegan mixed plate or tasting platter to sample a variety of dishes.
Try the döner burger and cheesy fries for a delicious experience
Try the vegan mixed platter to sample a variety of dishes.
Try the vegan combo platter with shiro wat and timtimo for authentic flavors
Menus kids recognize, staff who don't flinch at strollers.
Enjoy unlimited vegan table sauces including mayo, ketchup, bbq, and orange-mustard
Enjoy the extensive selection of vegan cakes, including vegan cheesecake and seasonal varieties.
Try the vegan kofta and chickpea curry for well-spiced and hearty dishes
Try the crispy vegan duck, a frequently praised dish
Try the daily selection of vegan cakes, including standout options like vegan cheesecake and vegan nougat croissants.
Try the seasonal sourdough bread with herb margarine served as a starter.
Try the vegan 4-course tasting menu with wine or non-alcoholic cocktail pairings for a full experience
Enjoy unlimited vegan table sauces including mayo, ketchup, bbq, and orange-mustard
Enjoy the extensive selection of vegan cakes, including vegan cheesecake and seasonal varieties.
Enjoy large portions of falafel plates with fresh salads
Gluten-free dough is made in-house and well regarded by celiac visitors.
Try the mixed platter with generous dips and persian bread for a great vegan starter experience
Try the vegan roast beef sandwich with rosemary oven potatoes.
Try the shakshuka with fresh challah bread and tofu balls
Try the vegan bifteki and vegan moussaka, praised by many guests.
Try the homemade shawarma made with seitan for a flavorful experience
Cities where the schnitzel signature also earns a spot in the top essentials — pack a weekend around one.
Yes — Frankfurt has 445 vegan-ready venues. The top-ranked are Streetfood269 - Eschersheimer Landstraße, Eiscafe Olimpio, Savory. Spinach ranks them daily on overall rating, signature dish strength, and reviewer praise for the food.
Frankfurt scores 68.3/100 on the Spinach vegan city index. The city has 53 vegan-friendly venues and 83 high-quality restaurants out of 445 analyzed.
Frankfurt has 21 fully vegan restaurants and 19 vegetarian restaurants. 53 venues score B or higher on the Vegan Friendliness grade.
Frankfurt's top signature dishes for vegans are schnitzel, ramen, green sauce, and the city also does sushi and burger well. Signature dishes are ranked by how the city's venues score against the other 157 cities we track.
The vegan scene in Frankfurt leans German, Asian, Middle Eastern. German is particularly strong, with 10 venues serving quality plant-based options.
Streetfood269 - Eschersheimer Landstraße is ranked #1 in Frankfurt 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.
