5 Top Vegan Restaurants in Budapest

  • 12 Jan 2024 1:19 PM
  • Hungary Today
5 Top Vegan Restaurants in Budapest
The Hungarian cuisine is famous for its hearty meaty delights, but fear not, fellow vegetarians and vegans – there are some amazing vegan restaurants in Budapest. Even if you are a meat lover, these hidden gems will tantalise your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

1. Kozmosz

Kozmosz is located in downtown Budapest, under 11 Hunyadi Square. This charming restaurant is the place to go for a delightful lunch or dinner.

The eatery offers a great variety of meat-free delicacies that will even impress meat lovers. From gyros to stew, their culinary creations are so tasty you won’t believe they’re plant-based.

It’s the perfect spot for family gatherings, meetups with friends or a leisurely lunch during your office break.

2. VegaCity

A stone’s throw from the Hungarian National Museum, VegaCity stands as a culinary oasis where you can find everything. From Indian delicacies to Italian pasta specialties, this eatery entices with weekly meals infused with both Hungarian and Eastern flavours.

Rest assured, every dish is crafted with love and plant-based goodness.

3. Epoch Vegan Burger

Nestled in the heart of Budapest, at 20 Királyi Pál Street in District 5, Epoch Vegan Burger, though undergoing a name change, remains a bastion of exceptional food. Many say that it oozes the vibes of a classic fast-food restaurant.

If you’re missing the Golden Arches, this is your spot. Take your pick from a colourful range of burgers or tantalising tortillas, all accompanied by a side of perfectly crisp fries. Gluten intolerant? Fret not, as there are delightful options awaiting you.

4. Tökmag Vegan Street Food

Located in the 13th district, beneath 5 Hollán Ernő Street, Tökmag Vegan Street Food may appear petite from the outside, but step in, and you’ll discover how spacious it is. If you have a sweet tooth, this place will make you feel you have landed in heaven.

Tökmag boasts a great variety of vegan sweets and cakes. In addition, you can enjoy burgers and pasta specialities too. Just look at this mouthwateringly delicious sztrapacska.

5. Botané – Mentes Vegan Restaurant


Can’t make up your mind? Botané comes to the rescue with daily menus on weekdays from 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. Packed with protein and flavour, their nutritious meals showcase Hungarian classics like goulash, with a vegan twist.

The daily offer – a soup, a main dish and dessert – is a steal at only HUF 2,300 (EUR 6). Budget-friendly and gluten-free options available.

Located at 3 Szabolcska Mihály Street in the 11th district, but fear not, you can also savour their delights by ordering online. Bon appétit!

Source: Hungarytoday - republished with permission

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