Cafe, Fully Vegan, Vegan Pies
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The vibe: good for groups
Wellington · The 15 essentials
Best Vegan Restaurants in Wellington (2026)
Ranked by overall rating, signature dish strength, and how much reviewers praise the food. If you only have a weekend, start here.
The 15, ranked
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Vegan Sandwiches, Soups, Pastry
$
The vibe: good for families
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East Asian Vegan, Vegan Menu, Bao Buns
$$
Worth ordering: #1 BaoWorth ordering: #3 Laksa
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Donuts, Vegan Pastry, Bakery
$$
Worth ordering: #2 DonutWorth ordering: #5 Pastry
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Vegan Burgers & Bowls, Fully Vegan
$$
The vibe: good for groups
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International Vegan Dinners, Fully Vegan
$
The vibe: good for groups
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Malaysian Takeout, Vegan Menu, Roti Bakar
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Worth ordering: #5 Laksa
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Donuts, Toasties, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #3 Donut
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Vegan Bakery, Donuts, Pies
$$$
Worth ordering: #4 Donut
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Vietnamese Restaurant, Vegan Menu, Pot Stickers
$$
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
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wellington · essentials · 15 places
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Questions about the 15 essentials in Wellington
What are the best vegan the 15 essential in Wellington?
1. Creamy & Crunchy (5.0★, Vegan). 2. The Leafy Stop (5.0★, International). 3. September Vegan Food (5.0★, Asian). 4. Belén Plant Bakery (5.0★, Bakery). 5. Zodiac Wholefoods (5.0★, Western).
Which is the #1 pick for the 15 essential in Wellington?
Creamy & Crunchy — Cafe, Fully Vegan, Vegan Pies.
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 places refreshed 29 oct 2026. Photos via Google Maps.
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