Rotterdam Vegan Food A-Z

May 2, 2026

Rotterdam is a perfect destination for foodies. The Netherlands’ second biggest city is home to a few of my absolute favourite vegan-friendly restaurants. So if you’re wondering where to eat in Rotterdam, this Vegan Food A-Z is your answer! There are a lot of gems on this list, so if you struggle to choose where to eat, have a look at the Vegan Food Tour on my list of positive impact tours in Europe.

I couldn’t find any vegan-friendly restaurants for letters Q and Y. One restaurant starting with Y even states on their website that they do not wish to accommodate to vegan diets at all. Bold take, but at least that tells us where not to go! So, instead of these tricky letters, I have included places whose names start with numbers. This way, you still get 26 recommendations, including:

Vegan all-you-can-eat tapas
Restaurants with cuisines from around the world
High quality coffee bars
Healthy and veg-fist food stores
Plantbased bakery
Vegetarian and vegan fine dining

The places listed in this guide are selected on being independent and using locally sourced ingredients where possible. I grew up near Rotterdam and have visited many of the restaurants listed here. I regularly update this post, so any closed-down places will be replaced by new finds. If you’d rather see this list on a map, click here or scroll to the bottom of the page.

Don’t miss out on my Utrecht Vegan Food A-Z if you’re planning to do a tour of the Netherlands.

A – An-Dijvie

Welcome to Rotterdam’s oldest organic food store! The name is a play on the Dutch word for ‘endive’, which is a fitting name for a shop that prides itself on selling whole foods. The product range also includes vegan staples and natural household products. If you’re feeling particularly hungry, you can enjoy a vegan-friendly lunch or choice of snacks on the tiny terrace in front of the store.

B – Backyard

My top pick for lunch in the city centre is Backyard, a fully vegan restaurant that is open all day. When the sun is out, I prefer to sit outside, but the stylish interior is worth seeing, too. The nice thing about Backyard is that the menu contains a little bit of everything: from smoothies and homemade lemonades to craft beers and cocktails. In terms of food, you can choose from a wide range of dishes. My personal favourites are the vegan versions of Dutch snacks (such as bitterballen and kapsalon) and the spicy kimchi burger.

Not your thing? Try another ‘B’: Backstage Vegan Kitchen – similar to Backyard but a more junkfood focused, this 100% vegan restraurant is part of event venue Rotown.

C – Crave Coffee & Bakery

Who doesn’t love a good bakery? Well, what if I told you Rotterdam has a completely plantbased bakery?! At Crave, you can have a freshly ground coffee, tasty handmade pastries and order entire cakes. Don’t worry if you don’t have a sweet tooth, because there are savoury bakes on offer, too. You probably wouldn’t know any of the baked goods were vegan if you did a blind taste test. Fun fact: Crave sometimes collaborates with Backyard.

Not your thing? Try another ‘C’: COPPI Coffee & Cycling – a bike-themed neighbourhood café with vegan milks, lunch items and sweet treats.

D – Dahlak

Eritrean food is traditionally vegan-friendly, so Dahlak’s menu has a good selection of vegetable-based dishes. Run by two siblings from Eritrea, Dahlak is named after the country’s archipelo of islands rich in nature and marine wildlife. Food is served with injera and without cutlery (though you can request the latter if you need it). You can also book a coffee ceremony, or simply order a pot of East African coffee or herbal tea.

E – Euromast Restaurant

The Euromast is an iconic part of Rotterdam’s skyline. Tickets to the viewing platform are pricey, but you can get around this by booking a meal at the Euromast Restaurant. The lunch menu includes some simple vegan options like a falafel burger and sandwiches with hummus and grilled vegetables. The vegan options are clearly marked, so it’s worth having food at this unique location. Ingredients are sourced locally as much as possible, and Euromast works together with several charities across Rotterdam to invest some of its tourist revenue back to the city.

Not your thing? Try another ‘E’: Elbnuts – when visiting the Markthal, pay a visit to Elbnuts for delicious roasted nuts, dried fruit and other snacks such as mushroom crisps. Just bring some tubs!

F – Fajne

Fajne is high on my list to visit the next time I’m in Rotterdam. Chef Pawel uses his restaurant to spread the love for Polish cuisine, but with a modern (and vegetarian) twist. Whether you visit for lunch or an early dinner, this is the ideal place to get your fix of plantbased pierogi outside of Poland. Other dishes include pickled vegetables, cabbage rolls and hearty soups. After 2 years of running as a pop-up, Fajne is now here to stay!

Not your thing? Try another ‘F’: Frietboutique – a Dutch snackbar with 3 locations in Rotterdam run by 2 women. Frietboutique offers several vegan options and handwashed potato fries sourced from a farmer in Zeeland.

G – G’rilla Kitchen

The idea behind G’rilla Kitchen is to provide you with simple, fuelling meals. In other words: healthy fastfood. There are a few signature bowls and wraps to choose from. Alternatively, you can build your own with vegan falafal, peanut tempeh or soy chicken pieces. For those obsessed with macronutrients, G’rilla Kitchen is fully transparent about the protein, fats and carbs in each meal.

H – The Harvest

The Harvest is how every restaurant should be, in my opinion. The owner focuses on bridging the distance between farmers and city folks by sourcing ingredients as locally as possible. The menu changes with the seasons and offers delicious vegetable dishes (with the option of adding meat or vegan alternatives like tempeh). You can either follow the chef’s recommendations or build your own bowl. The only downside is that portions are small, especially given the price.

Not your thing? Try another ‘H’: Happy Food and Health – fully vegan restaurant with a simple menu that has 2 kitchens: one using gluten and another that’s completely glutenfree.

I – Injera Habesha

During the fasting period, Ethiopean food is vegan by default, so the veggie/vegan tasting platter is the way to go. You typically can’t go wrong with injera, and people report that Injera Habesha is a cozy place where the smell of spices greets you as soon as you walk in. A healthy and affordable option!

J – Japita Coffee & More

A cute lunchroom that doubles as a secondhand fashion store. If you like both coffee and browsing vintage items, Japita Coffee & More is the perfect place for you. The owners provide homemade food such as sandwiches, soup and cake. There are usually a few vegan options, as well as plantbased milk.

K – Klaargemaakt

If you’re looking for a more high-end culinary experience, Klaargemaakt is a great option. The menu has a surprising number of vegan options, which are clearly labelled. If you indicate that you’re vegan, you can still enjoy a surprise menu of 5 or 6 small dishes. A visit to Klaargemaakt guarantees interesting flavour combinations without being as expensive as a Michelin star restraurant.

Not your thing? Try another ‘K’: Kula – an all-day café and yoga studio serving healthy food that nourishes the body and mind.

L – Lilith Coffee

This vegetarian place is crazy about breakfast. Approximately half of the menu is vegan, including pancakes, smoothie bowls, noodle soup and burritos. You can add different sides and toppings to customise your meal. The coffee served is from Giraffe Coffee, a coffee roastery also based in Rotterdam. All of the coffee beans are grown organically, and Giraffee Coffee is in direct contact with the farmers they buy from. A great example of a more ethical supply chain.

Not your thing? Try another ‘L’: Little V – with a location in Rotterdam and Den Haag, Little V is a well-known restaurant serving Southern Vietnamese food.

M – Mensa Mensa

Healthy food should be available to everyone, and that’s exactly why Mensa Mensa started. For 5 euros, you can get a filling, plantbased meal full of nutrients. Set up as a canteen, Mensa Mensa provides multiple dishes every day, inspired by cuisines from around the world. You can also sign up for a mealprep, where together with chefs and other people you will cook a load of food to take home. There are also free cooking workshops for kids.

N – Nieuwe Café

For colourful plates full of veggies, head to het Nieuwe Café. The female chef is known for blending her Afro-Carribean roots into her cooking. All dishes are vegetarian or vegan, and seasonal where possible. The café has nice outdoor seating and is part of het Nieuwe Instituut, a museum about architecture and (digital) design. You can visit the café without needing a ticket for the museum.

Not your thing? Try another ‘N’: Nori – this list would not be complete without some fantastic vegan sushi, which is exactly what they make at Nori.

O – OASE

As a sort of beach club in the city, OASE aims to be a fun place to hang out, attend events and try new food. With guest chefs, DJs and talks hosted at OASE, there is always something to do. Make sure to plan your visit, because OASE has a winter break that lasts from October until March. The terrace next to the water opens from May onwards. Food is mostly vegan and includes bitterballen made from mushrooms grown in Rotterdam. A must-try!

Not your thing? Try another ‘O’: De Oude Plek – a vegetarian Chinese eatery with lots of vegan options, which comes highly recommended by locals and tourists alike.

P – Parqiet

Looking for a place to slow down and unwind? Head to ‘Het Park’ and you’ll find a café amongst the greenery. Parqiet collaborates with many Rotterdam restaurants and businesses to fill its menu. There aren’t many vegan options, but it means you won’t have to spend too much time choosing. Parqiet has a calming interior, comfy lounge chairs outside and bowls of waters for dogs.

Not your thing? Try another ‘P’: De Pindakaaswinkel – this store is about everything peanut butter: aside from crazy flavours such as fennel-raisin or chili-lemongrass, De Pindakaaswinkel sells merch, chocolate spread and granola.

Q – 55 Bombay Street

This vegetarian/vegan Indian kitchen is run by a mother-daughter duo. Using Ayurvedic spices, they make the best pakora, sandwiches and parathas. Their specialty is the samosa, which you can order either by itself, as chaat or on a sandwich. The 55 Bombay Street stall is located in the Markthal.

R – Rozey

Rozey takes the number 1 spot on my list of all-time favourite restaurants, together with Spirit. This all-you-can-eat tapas restaurant is part of a small, Dutch franchise chain. Almost the entire menu is vegan, though there are a few options with dairy, which are clearly marked. You pay a set amount for as many small dishes as you like, with drinks also included. The food is flavourful and I love trying everything. Some of my go-to’s include the seaweed bitterballen, pepperoni pizza, mushroom coquille and celeriac carpaccio.

Not your thing? Try another ‘R’: Rotonde – a progressive, vegetable-first fine dining restaurant with a Michelin Green star!

S – Spirit

The tastiest vegan buffet in Rotterdam (or perhaps even the whole word) is found at Spirit. To prevent food waste, you pay for the weight of the food you pile onto your plate. Similar to Rozey, a few of the 50 dishes are vegetarian, but most food is 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 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.

Not your thing? Try another ‘S’: SUE- the place to be for vegan, glutenfree and refined sugarfree cakes and cookies, where I keep returning every time I’m in Rotterdam.

T – The Tea Lab

Dutch people love a high tea to celebrate birthdays, babies and other milestones. The Tea Lab provides so many high teas that the lunch menu almost comes as an aftertought. With over 40 teas in their selection and a great vegan high tea, the Tea Lab is a cozy place to spend an afternoon. Coffee lovers won’t be disappointed either, because the Tea Lab also works with Giraffee Coffee, just like Lilith and many other cafés in Rotterdam.

U – Umami by Han

Umami is an Asian-fusion restaurant towards the higher end of the fanciness spectrum. Founded by a Chinese chef, this small chain now has restaurants across several cities in the Netherlands. There are a decent number of vegetarian choices, most of which can be adapted to be made vegan. The vegetarian tasting menu can be ordered as vegan as well! If you want to go for the full experience, there is the option of a wine pairing, too.

Not your thing? Try another ‘U’: Upfront Supermarkt – not necessarily vegan-friendly, but worth mentioning as an inspiring initiative trying to start a movement of unprocessed, wholefood supermarkets.

V – Vega no Vega

Another restaurant that serves primarily east Asian food. The menu clearly indicated what is vegan, vegetarian, pescetarian and/or glutenfree. You won’t find any meat here, though! Ingredients are natural, meaning not genetically modified nor enhanced with artificial sweeteners such as MSG. Get ready for colourful meals and Vietnamese coffee!

Not your thing? Try another ‘V’: Veggie Garden – a vegetarian supermarket with lots of vegan cheeses, egg substitutes and anything else you might like to try.

W – Wunderbar

Wunderbar is a bit of a party place that opens in the afternoon and closes after midnight. It’s styled in a German theme and definitely has an edgy, progressive vibe. It doubles as an exhibition and performance space, so there’s often something to see. And the food? A mix of Asian and Dutch junkfood that’s fully vegan except for some cheese snacks. Don’t expect haute cuisine at Wunderbar, but rather some comfort snacks to go with your drink.

X – X Falafel

Sometimes you just want a simple falafal wrap and that’s okay! X Falafel is all about Middle Eastern staples like hummus, grilled aubergine, falafel and foul. You can choose different combinations of vegetables and carbs to go with your falafel. Apparently the service has improved since X Falafel was recently taken over by new owners.

Y – 91Spices

Another Indian restaurant worth visiting in Rotterdam is 91Spices. It’s a big space with lots of seating and a flashing interior, but the food is good! There are several vegan curries and other dishes on the menu. The cuisine is pan-Indian, with popular recipes from both the north and south of India.

Z – Zoetterette

Satisfy your sweet tooth with traditional Turkish delight (‘turks fruit’ in Dutch). As the city has a large community of Turkish immigrants, this Rotterdam Vegan Food A-Z simply needed to reflect that. With roughly 120 flavours to choose from, Zoetterette has something for everyone. Following authentic recipes, their Turkish delight does not contain processed flavourings like fructose and is therefore less sweet. It also means the sweets are vegan, because there is absolutely no reason to add milk!