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Try the vegan pies, including flavors like Gochujang and TVP mince and cheese.
The vibe: good for groups
15 essentials · 3 signature dishes
Best Vegan Restaurants in Wellington
15 essentials
Where to eat first in Wellington
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 Sandwiches, Soups, Pastry
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The vibe: good for families
East Asian Vegan, Vegan Menu, Bao Buns
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Worth ordering: #1 BaoWorth ordering: #3 Laksa
Donuts, Vegan Pastry, Bakery
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Worth ordering: #2 DonutWorth ordering: #5 Pastry
Vegan Burgers & Bowls, Fully Vegan
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The vibe: good for groups
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International Vegan Dinners, Fully Vegan
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The vibe: good for groups
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Malaysian Takeout, Vegan Menu, Roti Bakar
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Worth ordering: #5 Laksa
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Donuts, Toasties, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #3 Donut
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Vegan Bakery, Donuts, Pies
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Worth ordering: #4 Donut
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Vietnamese Restaurant, Vegan Menu, Pot Stickers
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The vibe: good for groups
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Indian Vegan Curry, Vegan Menu, Sausage Rolls
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The vibe: good for groups
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Indian Curry, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #1 Curry
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Onigiri, Vegan Menu, Japanese
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The vibe: good for groups
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Tapas-style, Vegan Menu, Wine Bar
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The vibe: good for dates
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Asian Fusion, Vegan Menu, Tasting
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The vibe: good for dates
3 signature dishes
What Wellington cooks best
The dishes Wellington's reviews name most and praise hardest, each ranked by how reviewers rate the vegan version.
signature #1
Best donut in Wellington
Vegan Donuts Bakery
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Worth ordering: #1 Donut
- Number 2. Belén Plant Bakery Listed above as essential 04
- Number 3. Vonuts Listed above as essential 08
- Number 4. Belén Plant Bakery Listed above as essential 09
Italian Pizza, Vegan Pastry, Donuts
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Worth ordering: #5 Donut
signature #2
Best laksa in Wellington
Malaysian Laksa, Vegan Menu, Dumplings
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Worth ordering: #1 Laksa
Malaysian Laksa, Fully Vegan, Affordable
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Worth ordering: #2 Laksa
- Number 3. September Vegan Food Listed above as essential 03
Malaysian Restaurant, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #4 Laksa
- Number 5. Macha Listed above as essential 07
signature #3
Best bao in Wellington
- Number 1. September Vegan Food Listed above as essential 03
Japanese Ramen, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #2 Bao
Vietnamese Bao, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #3 Bao
Japanese Ramen, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #4 Bao
Asian Fusion, Vegan Dishes
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Worth ordering: #5 Bao
Vegan & omni
2 lists Fully vegan · Omni standouts
10 places
Fully vegan in Wellington
- Number 1. Creamy & Crunchy Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. The Leafy Stop Listed above as essential 02
- Number 3. September Vegan Food Listed above as essential 03
- Number 4. Belén Plant Bakery Listed above as essential 04
10 places
Omni standouts in Wellington
- Number 1. Rock Yard Restaurant Listed above as essential 10
- Number 2. Macha Listed above as essential 07
Ice Cream, Vegan Flavours, Gluten-Free
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Worth ordering: #1 Ice cream
Ethiopian Restaurant, Vegan Combo
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The vibe: good for groups
By occasion
7 lists Breakfast spots · Lunch & brunch · Sweet treats · Cozy hideaways · Work-friendly cafes · Budget eats · Family friendly
5 places
Breakfast spots in Wellington
- Number 1. Creamy & Crunchy Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Belén Plant Bakery Listed above as essential 04
- Number 3. Belén Plant Bakery Listed above as essential 09
- Number 4. Vonuts Listed above as essential 08
8 places
Lunch & brunch in Wellington
- Number 1. Creamy & Crunchy Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. September Vegan Food Listed above as essential 03
- Number 3. Rock Yard Restaurant Listed above as essential 10
- Number 4. Zodiac Wholefoods Listed above as essential 05
9 places
Sweet treats in Wellington
- Number 1. Vonuts Listed above as essential 08
- Number 2. Duck Island Ice Cream Listed above as omni standouts 03
- Number 3. Belén Plant Bakery Listed above as essential 04
Ice Cream, Vegan Sorbet, Cookies
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Worth ordering: #5 Ice cream
8 places
Cozy hideaways in Wellington
Italian Pizza, Fully Vegan, Brunch
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The vibe: good for dates
Breakfast Cafe, Vegan Menu, Nachos
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The vibe: good for work & study
- Number 3. The Ramen Shop Listed above as bao 02
Vietnamese Pho, Vegan-Friendly
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The vibe: good for work & study
7 places
Work-friendly cafes in Wellington
- Number 1. Creamy & Crunchy Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Midnight Espresso Listed above as cozy hideaways 02
Cafe, Vegan Menu, Baked Goods
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The vibe: good for work & study
- Number 4. Nicoletta's Listed above as donut 05
10 places
Budget eats in Wellington
- Number 1. The Leafy Stop Listed above as essential 02
- Number 2. Bhakti Lounge Wellington Listed above as essential 06
- Number 3. Krishna Food Kelburn Listed above as essential 11
- Number 4. Creamy & Crunchy Listed above as essential 01
8 places
Family friendly in Wellington
- Number 1. The Leafy Stop Listed above as essential 02
- Number 2. Duck Island Ice Cream Listed above as omni standouts 03
- Number 3. Jugnu's Little India Listed above as essential 12
- Number 4. Zelati Listed above as sweet treats 04
By dish
3 lists Best pastry · Best ice cream · Best curry
7 places
Best pastry in Wellington
Bakery, Vegan Breads, Plant Milk
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Worth ordering: #1 Pastry
Argentinian Empanadas, Vegan Pastry
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Worth ordering: #2 Pastry
Bakery, Vegan Doughnuts, Plant Milk
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Worth ordering: #3 Pastry
Western Deli, Vegan Pastry, Kosher
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Worth ordering: #4 Pastry
5 places
Best ice cream in Wellington
- Number 1. Duck Island Ice Cream Listed above as omni standouts 03
Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors
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Worth ordering: #2 Ice cream
Ice Cream, Vegan Sorbet
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Worth ordering: #3 Ice cream
Ice Cream Shop, Vegan Ice Cream
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Worth ordering: #4 Ice cream
5 places
Best curry in Wellington
- Number 1. Jugnu's Little India Listed above as essential 12
Thai Vegan Duck Curry, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #2 Curry
Asian Fusion, Vegan Curries
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Worth ordering: #3 Curry
Indian Curries, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #4 Curry
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Questions about eating vegan in Wellington
Are there vegan restaurants in Wellington?
Yes — Wellington has 177 vegan-ready venues. The top-ranked are Creamy & Crunchy, The Leafy Stop, September Vegan Food. Spinach ranks them on overall rating, signature dish strength, and reviewer praise for the food.
Is Wellington good for vegans?
Wellington scores 58.3/100 on the Spinach vegan city index. The city has 30 vegan-friendly venues and 43 high-quality restaurants out of 177 analyzed.
How many vegan restaurants are in Wellington?
Wellington has 15 fully vegan restaurants and 5 vegetarian restaurants. 30 venues score B or higher on the Vegan Friendliness grade.
What dishes is Wellington known for?
Wellington's top signature dishes for vegans are donut, laksa, bao, and the city also does cake and burger 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 Wellington?
The vegan scene in Wellington leans Vegan, Asian, Fusion.
What's the best vegan restaurant in Wellington?
Creamy & Crunchy is ranked #1 in Wellington 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.
How fresh is this data?
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.