Vegan buffet restaurants in Europe

November 12, 2026

I found out that there is a specific type of restaurant that I love most, and that’s the ones with a vegan-friendly buffet. During my travels, I have (unintentially) found several great vegan buffet restaurants in Europe, so I decided to share them with you in this blog. Whenever I find new ones, I will add them here, so expect this list to grow. If you know of any places I should add, please do leave a comment or send me a message!

Czech Republic

Praha – CountryLife BIO

This is by far the best place to eat in Praha. CountryLife BIO not only has several organic grocery stores, it also has a vegan buffet restaurant right in the heart of the city. Because you pay for the weight of your food, CountryLife BIO encourages you not to scoop more onto your plate than you’ll be able to finish. The daily changing menu consists of lots of healthy plantbased (and glutenfree) dishes. Everything was so delicious that my sister and I both went for a second round of food. The restaurant feels very homely and prices are affordable. So, if you visit Praha, make sure you plan around the limited opening times to get a nourishing meal at CountryLife BIO! You can find more inspiration for vegan food in Praha in one of my other posts.

Praha – Loving Hut

With 6 locations across Praha, you will probably pass by a Loving Hut on any trip to the Czech capital. Loving Hut is another self-service canteen where you pay based on the weight of your food. This time I was a bit too enthusiastic with how much I put on my plate, so I felt extremely full by the end of the meal. Because everything is vegan, I wanted to try it all! The restaurants are filled with inspiratinal quotes but otherwise feel a bit clinical. The most important thing is that the food is good, albeit less health focused than most of the other vegan buffet restaurants in Europe listed here.

Praha, Brno, Hradec Králové, Ostrava & Plzeň – Dhaba Beas

Dhaba Bheas is a small chain of vegetarian (though mostly vegan) buffet restaurants throughout Praha and several other Czech cities. The cuisine is a mix of Indian, Thai, Vietnamese and Czech. Similar to a lot of other restaurants on this list, the price of your food is calculated by weight. However, you pay a supplement for some fancier items like peking non-duck or filled peppers. I visited the restaurant in Brno, where I loaded several tasty dishes onto my tray. The restaurants give discounts on orders just before closing time as another way to avoid waste.

England

London – Su Vegan Buffet

Of course London boasts one of the highest rated vegan buffet restaurants in Europe. This Chinese buffet is worth travelling out of the city centre for. It has generous daily opening times, as well as a little shop in the back, so you can recreate meals at home. Su Vegan Buffet is an excellent fit if you enjoy meat replacements, flavour bombs and a wide range of dishes to choose from. The decor in the restaurant is basic, but the staff more than make up for it in terms of creating a welcoming atmosphere.

York – Goji Cafe

Although Goji Cafe isn’t technically a buffet as much as the other restaurants on this list, I still think it deserves a mention. The display next to the entrance contains a range of homemade dishes. From this, you can pick-and-choose a platter of 3 dishes or have a selection of Mediterranean food. Though it’s not self-service and you can also order à la carte, there is a buffet element to the platters, as well as the soup and wrap combos. My quiche also came with a delicious salad and roasted vegetables. I have nothing but praise for this place: it’s vegetarian with many vegan options, the staff are friendly and you can taste the care and attention that has gone into the preparation of the food.

Germany

Düsseldorf, Köln & Essen – Sattgrün

If you’re in need of a vitamin boost, Sattgrün is a great place to be. With 2 restaurants in Düsseldorf and 1 in both Köln and Essen, Sattgrün is a perfect stop when travelling through western Germany. The buffets are freshly prepared every day and completely vegan. Many of the cold and warm dishes are also glutenfree. You start off by selecting either a small, medium or large bowl. Optional extras include soup and cake. If you’re not very hungry, you can choose a soup and/or salad only. The chefs have clearly considered the nutritional value of the dishes, so you’ll find a balance between vegetables, carbs and plantbased proteins.

Hannover – Hiller

Hiller claims to be Germany’s first vegetarian restaurant, and it has been vegan since 2012. Such an impressive history can only mean that the food is good enough for people to keep returning there. Hiller is open 6 days a week for lunch and dinner. Whilst the buffet is available throughout the day, you could opt for à la carte dining in the evening. But why would you, when there are 11 warm dishes to choose from, plus a soup of the day, salads and a variety of desserts?!

The Netherlands

Amsterdam & Rotterdam – Spirit

Spirit is one of my all-time favourite restaurants (and my mum’s, too!). To prevent food waste, you pay for the weight of the food you pile onto your plate. A couple of the 50 dishes are vegetarian, but most are vegan. On top of that, the buffet is 100% organic and the menu changes with the seasons. I always have the roasted carrots, sushi roll, tempeh and seaweed salad. Spirit is one of those places where I wish I could eat every day. Oh, and don’t forget to try their pastries! I can’t get enough of the raspberry-chocolate cake. For additional vegan-friendly restaurants in Rotterdam, check out my full guide.

Portugal

Porto – Verde Hut

This one I haven’t been to myself, but it gets a solid 5 out of 5 stars on HappyCow, so I think it deserves a mention. Verde Hut is fully vegan and open for both lunch and dinner. You pay a set price for the self-service buffet, with drinks and desserts at additional cost. There’s a wide variety of dishes, includind bread and dips, roasted vegetables, salads, rice with curry, pasta, wraps and savoury pies. The menu changes daily, so nothing is stopping you from returning several days in a row.

Porto & Guimarães – DaTerra

DaTerra is a small franchise with locations in Porto, its surrounding towns and Guimarães. These all-vegan buffet restaurants serve a variety of quiches, salads, wraps, roasted vegetables, soups and cake. The goal of DaTerra is to make healthy organic food accessible to everyone. They are therefore part of a worldwide network called WWOOF that organises homestays where guests learn all about organic farming practices. Some of the produce they use has been grown in their own vegatable garden. They also host cooking workshops to spread the love for plantbased food.

Sweden

Stockholm – Hermitage

At the start of our cycling trip through Sweden, Dan & I came across Hermitage. This small vegetarian & vegan eatery is centrally located in Stockholm’s old town (Gamla Stan). The food at Hermitage is fresh and clearly homemade with love. Most of the dishes are vegan, though a few contain dairy. If in doubt, ask the staff about allergens. The buffet contains a salad bar, soup and several warm dishes. The latter can be slightly hidden in heated drawers on a cart, so make sure you don’t miss these. I enjoyed my meal enough to go back for seconds. The food at Hermitage is reasonably priced, so what’s not to love?!

Stockholm – Hermans

This popular vegan buffet restaurant works with a set price for each meal, which includes homemade bread, hummus and hot drinks. Aside from serving yummy food, Hermans is an all-round sustainable business. It was founded in 1992 by Herman, who after many years transferred ownership to the local couple that currently runs the restaurant. Ingredients are raw and organic where possible, staff clothing is made of organic cotton or bamboo fibres, all waste is recycled and the delivery van runs on biodiesel. In other words, make sure to pay Hermans a visit when in Stockholm and help yourself to a plate full of goodness!

Göteborg – En Deli Haga

You will find this cozy vegetarian buffet restaurant in the popular Haga neighbourhood. Most options are vegan and usually include bean stew, quinoa salad, stuffed wine leaves, soup, artisan bread and dips. I found the food to be very flavourful. The dishes seemed to me a combination of Swedish and mediterranean. I would definitely eat at En Deli Haga again if I found myself back in Göteborg. The restaurant is quite small, but it has a lovely atmosphere.

Switzerland

Zürich – The Sacred

Part vegan pantry, part event space, part ice cream bar and part fully vegan restaurant, The Sacred is unmissable when in Zürich. It definitely serves its spot amongst the best vegan buffet restaurants in Europe. I ate at The Sacred twice, as there are too many dishes to try in one meal. There is a good mixture between cold salads and warm hearty stews, curries and potatoes. You will be tempted by the desserts, including a range of ice cream flavours. I can only recommend to give in to the temptation! Payment for the buffet is based on the weight of your food. Whilst The Sacred is not cheap, it’s so worth the money for both the food and to support the incredibly friendly staff.

Zürich – Hiltl

This is a tip from Lilly @itravelforthestars. Did you know Hiltl is the oldest vegetarian restaurant in the world?! Nowadays, many of the dishes are also vegan. Hiltl offers buffets with clear labelling and makes for another good option in Zürich. There are 4 locations, of which Hiltl Sihlpost is perfect for train layovers, as you can find it right next to the central station. Another one of the branches looks out over the Zürichsee, although it closes during winter. Each location has a different vibe, so pick the one you like best. The food mixes cuisines from all over the world, but includes some veganised versions of Swiss cuisine, as well.