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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.

Creamy & Crunchy, cafe in Wellington #1 MUST GO
★ 5.0
Cafe, Fully Vegan, Vegan Pies

“Try the vegan pies, including flavors like Gochujang and TVP mince and cheese.”

#1 FOR PIE IN WELLINGTON 100% Vegan Cafe piecoffee
The Leafy Stop, cafe in Wellington #2 MUST GO
★ 5.0
Vegan Sandwiches, Soups, Pastry

“Try the vEgg mayo and chuna (chickpea tuna) sandwiches, both highly praised by multiple reviewers.”

#1 FOR SANDWICH IN WELLINGTON 100% Vegan International sandwichcake
#3 MUST GO
East Asian Vegan, Vegan Menu, Bao Buns

“Try the bao buns and chicken satay skewers for standout flavors”

#1 FOR BAO IN WELLINGTON 100% Vegan Asian baosatay
Belén Vegan Bakery, bakery in Wellington #4 MUST GO
★ 5.0
Donuts, Vegan Pastry, Bakery

“Enjoy the variety of vegan donuts, including tiramisu and passion fruit cheesecake flavors.”

#2 FOR PASTRY IN WELLINGTON 100% Vegan Bakery pastrydonut
Zodiac Wholefoods, restaurant in Wellington #5 MUST GO
★ 5.0
Vegan Burgers & Bowls, Fully Vegan

“Try the Scorpio or Aquarius burgers for flavorful, protein-rich options”

#1 FOR BURGER IN WELLINGTON 100% Vegan Western burgerbuddha bowl
Bhakti Lounge, restaurant in Wellington #6 MUST GO
★ 5.0
International Vegan Dinners, Fully Vegan

“Try the Sunday Soulfeast event for a vibrant and energetic evening with live music meditation”

100% Vegan International dinnerdessert
#7 MUST GO

Vonuts

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★ 5.0
Donuts, Toasties, Fully Vegan

“Enjoy a variety of homemade vegan donuts including Boston cream and strawberry flavors”

100% Vegan Bakery donutgrilled cheese
Belén Vegan Bakery, bakery in Wellington #8 MUST GO
★ 4.9
Vegan Bakery, Donuts, Pies

“Try the ham and cheese croissant — a popular savory option.”

#1 FOR CROISSANT IN WELLINGTON 100% Vegan Bakery croissantpastry
Rock Yard, restaurant in Wellington #9 MUST GO
★ 4.9 A
Vietnamese Restaurant, Vegan Menu, Pot Stickers

“Try the crispy Vietnamese pancake (Bánh Xèo) with tofu and mushrooms.”

Vietnamese dumplingbanh xeo
Graze Wine Bar, restaurant in Wellington #12 MUST GO
★ 4.7 A
Tapas-style, Vegan Menu, Wine Bar

“Try the warm soft pretzel, a standout vegan-friendly dish”

Mediterranean pretzelpastry
Koji, restaurant in Wellington #13 MUST GO

Koji

$$$
★ 4.7 A
Asian Fusion, Vegan Menu, Tasting

“Try the 'just feed me' tasting menu for a curated vegan experience”

Asian dumplingsdumpling
Aunty Mena's, restaurant in Wellington #15 MUST GO
★ 4.4
Malaysian Vegan Restaurant, Fully Vegan

“Try the laksa, dumplings, roti chanai, and fried "chicken" drumsticks for standout dishes.”

#2 FOR LAKSA IN WELLINGTON 100% Vegan Malaysian laksanasi lemak
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Questions about vegan the 15 essential 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 Vegan 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 venues refreshed 2026-07-03. Photos via Google Maps.

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