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Try the seasonal vegan soups, such as tomato basil, pumpkin, and lentil vegetable stew.
The vibe: good for work & study
15 essentials · 3 signature dishes
Best Vegan Restaurants in Ghent
15 essentials
Where to eat first in Ghent
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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Vegan Pastries, Specialty Coffee, Bakery
$$$
Worth ordering: #5 Pastry
Coffee Bar, Fully Vegan, Donuts
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Worth ordering: #1 Donut
European Vegan Dishes, Vegan Menu, Shared Plates
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The vibe: good for dates
Vegan Buffet, Hot Dishes, Cozy Bar
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The vibe: good for groups
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Vegan Bakery & Coffee Bar, Fully Vegan, Cupcakes
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Worth ordering: #4 Pastry
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Buffet Restaurant, Vegan-friendly
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The vibe: good for groups
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Vegan Burger, Bowls, Fast Food
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The vibe: good for groups
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Bakery, Vegan Pastry, Donuts
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Worth ordering: #1 PastryWorth ordering: #2 Donut
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Neapolitan Pizza, Fully Vegan, Organic
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Worth ordering: #1 Pizza
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Thai Food Truck, Fully Vegan, Tofu
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The vibe: good for groups
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Chocolate Cafe, Vegan Chocolate
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The vibe: good for dates
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Japanese Ramen, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #1 Ramen
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Sweet Treats, Vegan Mastel
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The vibe: good for relaxing
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Nepalese Curry, Vegan Menu, Momo
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The vibe: good for groups
3 signature dishes
What Ghent cooks best
The dishes Ghent's reviews name most and praise hardest, each ranked by how reviewers rate the vegan version.
signature #1
Best pastry in Ghent
- Number 1. Frimout Listed above as essential 09
Specialty Coffee, Vegan Pastries
$$$
Worth ordering: #2 Pastry
Vegan Cafe, Coffee & Pastries
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Worth ordering: #3 Pastry
- Number 4. Catberry Listed above as essential 06
- Number 5. WAY Specialty coffee bar Listed above as essential 02
7 more
Cinnamon Rolls, Fully Vegan, Bakery
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Bakery, Fully Vegan, Pastries
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Bakery, Vegan Pastry, Sandwiches
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Bakery, Vegan Pastry, Croissants
$$$
The vibe: good for work & study
Bakery, Vegan Pastries, Takeout
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Coffee Bar, Vegan Pastry, Quick Bites
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The vibe: good for work & study
Bakery, Vegan Sandwiches
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The vibe: good for relaxing
signature #2
Best donut in Ghent
- Number 1. Full Circle Coffee Bar and Roastery Listed above as essential 03
- Number 2. Frimout Listed above as essential 09
Donuts, Vegan Pastry
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Worth ordering: #3 Donut
Donuts, Vegan Brownies, Plant Milk
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Worth ordering: #4 Donut
Coffee Shop, Fully Vegan, Donuts
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Worth ordering: #5 Donut
signature #3
Best ramen in Ghent
- Number 1. Eetramen Listed above as essential 13
Japanese Ramen, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #2 Ramen
Japanese Ramen, Vegan Menu, Authentic
$$$
Worth ordering: #3 Ramen
Japanese Ramen, Vegan Options
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Worth ordering: #4 Ramen
Vegan & omni
2 lists Fully vegan · Omni standouts
10 places
Fully vegan in Ghent
- Number 1. Lokaal Listed above as essential 04
- Number 2. Full Circle Coffee Bar and Roastery Listed above as essential 03
- Number 3. De Salopette Listed above as essential 05
- Number 4. WAY Specialty coffee bar Listed above as essential 02
10 places
Omni standouts in Ghent
- Number 1. Soepbar Sordo Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. AMOUR Gent Listed above as essential 07
- Number 3. Greenway Ghent Listed above as essential 08
- Number 4. Chocoladebar Mayana Listed above as essential 12
By occasion
12 lists Breakfast spots · Lunch & brunch · Dinner destinations · Worth the occasion · Hidden gems · Coffee masters · Sweet treats · Cozy hideaways · Work-friendly cafes · Group night out · Budget eats · Family friendly
8 places
Breakfast spots in Ghent
- Number 1. Full Circle Coffee Bar and Roastery Listed above as essential 03
- Number 2. WAY Specialty coffee bar Listed above as essential 02
- Number 3. Frimout Listed above as essential 09
- Number 4. WAY Listed above as pastry 03
8 places
Lunch & brunch in Ghent
- Number 1. AMOUR Gent Listed above as essential 07
- Number 2. Greenway Ghent Listed above as essential 08
- Number 3. Cosy Green Listed above as essential 11
- Number 4. Lokaal Listed above as essential 04
8 places
Dinner destinations in Ghent
- Number 1. Plant A Pizza Listed above as essential 10
- Number 2. Lokaal Listed above as essential 04
- Number 3. AMOUR Gent Listed above as essential 07
Vegan Restaurant, Sharing Plates, Organic
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
6 places
Worth the occasion in Ghent
- Number 1. Soul Kitchen Listed above as dinner destinations 04
Organic Vegan Bistro, Vegan Pastry, Lasagna
$$$
The vibe: good for groups
Cafe, Vegan Menu, Local Beers
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The vibe: good for work & study
Lebanese Mezze, Vegan Dishes
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The vibe: good for dates
10 places
Coffee masters in Ghent
- Number 1. Full Circle Coffee Bar and Roastery Listed above as essential 03
- Number 2. Catberry Listed above as essential 06
- Number 3. WAY Specialty coffee bar Listed above as essential 02
Coffee Bar, Fully Vegan, Pastries
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The vibe: good for work & study
10 places
Sweet treats in Ghent
- Number 1. WAY Specialty coffee bar Listed above as essential 02
Belgian Waffles, Vegan Ice Cream
$$$
The vibe: good for relaxing
- Number 3. Frimout Listed above as essential 09
Vegan Patisserie, Fully Vegan, Cakes
$$$
The vibe: good for groups
8 places
Cozy hideaways in Ghent
- Number 1. knol&kool🌱 Listed above as worth the occasion 02
Bakery, Fully Vegan, Almond & Hazelnut Milk
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The vibe: good for work & study
- Number 3. Soul Kitchen Listed above as dinner destinations 04
- Number 4. Café de Loge Listed above as worth the occasion 03
8 places
Work-friendly cafes in Ghent
- Number 1. Full Circle Coffee Bar and Roastery Listed above as essential 03
- Number 2. Madam Bakster Listed above as cozy hideaways 02
- Number 3. Catberry Listed above as essential 06
Vegan Coffee Bar, Vegan Pastry
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The vibe: good for work & study
10 places
Group night out in Ghent
- Number 1. De Salopette Listed above as essential 05
- Number 2. AMOUR Gent Listed above as essential 07
- Number 3. Plant A Pizza Listed above as essential 10
Indian Sharing Dining, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
10 places
Budget eats in Ghent
- Number 1. Soepbar Sordo Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Lokaal Listed above as essential 04
- Number 3. Frimout Listed above as essential 09
- Number 4. AMOUR Gent Listed above as essential 07
8 places
Family friendly in Ghent
- Number 1. De Salopette Listed above as essential 05
Indian Restaurant, Vegan Menu, Garlic Naan
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The vibe: good for groups
- Number 3. knol&kool🌱 Listed above as worth the occasion 02
Salads, Vegan Pastry, Outdoor
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The vibe: good for families
By dish
2 lists Best pizza · Best fries
6 places
Best pizza in Ghent
- Number 1. Plant A Pizza Listed above as essential 10
Pizza, Vegan Pizzas, Beer Pairing
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Worth ordering: #2 Pizza
Pizza, Vegan Pizza, Outdoor Seating
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Worth ordering: #3 Pizza
Pizza, Vegan Pizzas, Gluten-Free
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Worth ordering: #4 Pizza
5 places
Best fries in Ghent
Belgian Fries, Vegan Snacks
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Worth ordering: #1 Fries
Belgian Fries, Vegan Snacks, Fast Food
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Worth ordering: #2 Fries
Belgian Fries, Vegan Snacks
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Worth ordering: #3 Fries
Belgian Fries, Vegan Menu, Housemade Snacks
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Worth ordering: #4 Fries
By cuisine
1 list Italian
10 places
Italian in Ghent
- Number 1. Plant A Pizza Listed above as essential 10
Italian Pizza, Plant-Based Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
- Number 3. Bocca Listed above as hidden gems 03
- Number 4. Otomat Gent Listed above as pizza 02
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Questions about eating vegan in Ghent
Are there vegan restaurants in Ghent?
Yes — Ghent has 206 vegan-ready venues. The top-ranked are Soepbar Sordo, WAY Specialty coffee bar, Full Circle Coffee Bar and Roastery - Zuid. Spinach ranks them on overall rating, signature dish strength, and reviewer praise for the food.
Is Ghent good for vegans?
Ghent scores 59.8/100 on the Spinach vegan city index. The city has 45 vegan-friendly venues and 43 high-quality restaurants out of 206 analyzed.
How many vegan restaurants are in Ghent?
Ghent has 27 fully vegan restaurants and 7 vegetarian restaurants. 45 venues score B or higher on the Vegan Friendliness grade.
What dishes is Ghent known for?
Ghent's top signature dishes for vegans are pastry, donut, ramen, and the city also does pizza and cake 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 Ghent?
The vegan scene in Ghent leans Italian. Italian is particularly strong, with 10 venues serving quality plant-based options.
What's the best vegan restaurant in Ghent?
Soepbar Sordo is ranked #1 in Ghent 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?
Spinach ranks vegan venues by formula: 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.
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The last refresh is stamped at the foot of this page. Rankings come from public reviews on Google Maps and HappyCow, read by Spinach's own analysis. We never republish the reviews themselves.