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Best Vegan Restaurants in Auckland (2026)

Ranked by overall rating, signature dish strength, and how much reviewers praise the food. If you only have a weekend, start here.

#1 MUST GO
Vegan Bakery, Pastries, Donuts

“Try the chicken and leek pie, almond croissant, and coconut cream donut for signature flavors”

#1 FOR SANDWICH IN AUCKLAND 100% Vegan Western sandwichpastry
Maison des Lys Pâtisserie, bakery in Auckland #2 MUST GO
French Patisserie, Fully Vegan, Coffee

“Try the croissants – plain, biscoff, and praline are especially recommended”

#1 FOR CROISSANT IN AUCKLAND 100% Vegan French croissantpastry
Duck Island Ice Cream, ice_cream in Auckland #3 MUST GO
★ 5.0 A
Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors, Sorbet

“Flavors rotate daily—check the outside board for today's vegan options”

#1 FOR ICE CREAM IN AUCKLAND Ice Cream ice creamboysenberry cheesecake
Mudita, cafe in Auckland #4 MUST GO

Mudita

$$
★ 5.0
Vegan Desserts, Cafe, Takeout

“Order custom vegan cakes for special occasions; they handle complex requests with care.”

#3 FOR PASTRY IN AUCKLAND 100% Vegan Malaysian pastrycake
The Vegan Treatory, bakery in Auckland #5 MUST GO
★ 5.0
Cookies, Fully Vegan, Bakery Treats

“Try the almond croissant cookie with dreamy filling”

#1 FOR COOKIE IN AUCKLAND 100% Vegan Bakery cookiealmond croissant cookie
Forest, restaurant in Auckland #6 MUST GO

Forest

$$
★ 5.0 A
Seasonal 3-Course, Vegan Menu

“Book in advance to secure a table for the popular 3-course tasting menu.”

Vegan-friendly witloof tacosweet potato with peas and marmite cream
Mulan, restaurant in Auckland #7 MUST GO

Mulan

$$
★ 5.0 A
Malaysian Cuisine, Vegan Menu, Banana Fritters

“Try the jackfruit rendang and vegan sambal for authentic Malaysian flavors”

Malaysian currymomo
East, restaurant in Auckland #8 MUST GO

East

$$$
★ 4.9 A
Asian Vegetarian, Vegan Menu, Sharing Plates

“Enjoy the 'Trust the Chef' multi-course vegan menu for a special occasion”

Asian dumplingscurry
Idly Sambar, restaurant in Auckland #9 MUST GO
★ 5.0 D
South Indian Dosas, Vegan Menu

“Ask staff for vegan recommendations as menu labeling is unclear.”

South Indian dosathali
Krishna, restaurant in Auckland #11 MUST GO

Krishna

$$
★ 4.9 E
Indian Vegetarian, Veganizable Menu

“Try the puri bhaji and Krishna Thali for authentic flavors”

#1 FOR CURRY IN AUCKLAND Indian currythali
#12 MUST GO
Vegan Burgers, Plant-Based Fast Food

“Try the Dirty Boy Burger and Cauli Wings, highly recommended by many visitors”

#2 FOR BURGER IN AUCKLAND 100% Vegan American burgerchicken sandwich
Khu Khu CBD, restaurant in Auckland #13 MUST GO
★ 4.7
Vegan Thai, Mock Duck, Curries

“Try the duck drunken noodles and satay tofu for authentic vegan Thai flavors.”

#1 FOR DRUNKEN NOODLES IN AUCKLAND 100% Vegan Thai drunken noodlesspring rolls
Poke Poke K Road, restaurant in Auckland #14 MUST GO
★ 4.8 C
Poke Bowls, Vegan Tofu, Quick

“Take advantage of generous portion sizes which make the bowls excellent value”

American bowl
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Questions about vegan the 15 essential in Auckland

What are the best vegan the 15 essential in Auckland?

1. Tart Bakery - Grey Lynn (5.0★, Western). 2. Maison des Lys Pâtisserie (5.0★, French). 3. Duck Island Ice Cream (5.0★, Ice Cream). 4. Mudita (5.0★, Vegan). 5. The Vegan Treatory (5.0★, Bakery).

Which is the #1 pick for the 15 essential in Auckland?

Tart Bakery - Grey Lynn — Vegan Bakery, Pastries, Donuts.

How does Spinach rank these?

Composite = Spinach rating × 0.6 + signature dish strength × 0.25 + reviewer food rating × 0.15. We cap at 15 and dedupe brand chains.

All 15 venues refreshed 2026-07-03. Photos via Google Maps.

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