The Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Adelaide

This is dedicated to the life-long veggie lovers, the ones who gave up meat a few years ago and those who are simply trying to cut down on their meat consumption. The rise of good quality, nutritious and most importantly, delicious vegetarian food hasn’t gone unnoticed across Adelaide, with more and more restaurants and cafes extending their menus to include multiple meat-free options. 

Find inspiration with our round-up of the best vegetarian restaurants in Adelaide, from fine dining to casual local eateries.

Veggie Vie

Veggie Vie is the cafe you beeline to when craving delicious cafe fare. Owners Manu and Monica wanted to create an entirely vegan cafe for non-meat eaters to brunch at - and enjoy a meal that's not limited to a sad bowl of chips.

They have an impressive day menu of smoothies, salads, bowls and plates filled with superfoods, as well as a Friday evening dinner menu consisting of vegan pizzas, salad bowls and burgers. You know you're going to eat well when you walk into Veggie Vie!

16 McHenry Street, Adelaide

Joy of Flora

Head to Joy of Flora for classic vegan brunch options that will leave you feeling full and content. Located in the heart of West Croydon, this cafe is a short drive from the CBD, perfect for inner suburban Adelaideans wanting to head out for breakfast or lunch. Most of their food is made by hand in-house, with a few select items sourced from local suppliers. 

Joy of Flora's all-day breakfast menu features hot croissants, tofu scramble, and a vegan big breakfast for hungry bellies. They also have healthy Buddha bowls if you're craving something more on the lunch side of things, toasties, curry, lasagne and more. If you still have room after your meal, get one of their raw cakes for a sweet treat.

8/16 Rosetta Street, West Croydon

Madame Hanoi

Get your fill of flavour with the fantastic range of vegetarian options at Madame Hanoi. Perfect for those wanting to grab a few small plates to share and for those hungry for larger dishes, their French and Vietnamese fusion menu packs a meat-free punch. Try the crispy fried cauliflower in a spicy mayo, the coconut vegetable curry and the sumptuous Szechuan tofu bao buns.

SkyCity Adelaide, 125 North Terrace, Adelaide

Parwana Kitchen

Never settle for anything less than the excellent range of vegetarian options that Parwana Kitchen cooks up daily for lunch and dinner. Their signature dish of Banjaan Borani is not to be missed; think succulent eggplant and fresh tomato sauce served with Afghan palaw rice. Get around the stuffed Afghan flatbreads, traditional dahl and fried dumplings. Oh, and the desserts? Next level.

124b Henley Beach Road, Torrensville

Aurora

You may have heard of ILA Adelaide, the not-for-profit organisation with creativity and well-being at its heart built by innovators. Aurora is no exception. We recommend booking in for the Chef’s Selection – a 5-course tasting menu available as vegetarian or vegan, which is quite a rarity. You’re in safe hands with talented chefs working in the open kitchen, serving up what can only be described as edible artwork on a plate.

63 Light Square, Adelaide

Restaurant Botanic

Named as Australia’s restaurant of the year by Gourmet Traveller in 2023, take a stroll through the Adelaide Botanic Gardens and you’ll find Restaurant Botanic nestled right in the heart. Surrounded by nature and lush foliage, you will explore what the Botanic Gardens has to offer with a menu covering taste, smell, sight, sound, and touch.

With an ever-changing menu depending on the season’s produce, you’ll find the freshest local ingredients are as friendly as ever to vegetarians – well, you are in a garden after all!

Adelaide Botanic Gardens, Plane Tree Drive, Adelaide

Allegra Dining Room

Just upstairs from the popular pizza joint Etica lives Allegra Dining Room, a 100% vegetarian hidden gem and fine dining restaurant. Seating just 28 at a time, you’ll want to secure your table early to enjoy the unique menu. Motivated by flavour, nature and innovation, the Allegra team serve a full-course dinner showcasing a collection of plant-based dishes that best represent the ever-changing seasons, motivated by nature and innovation.

Level 1/ 125, Gilles Street, Adelaide

Golden Boy

Order up some specialty cocktails and fill your table with a festival of flavour and aroma that only Golden Boy can pull together with their signature style of contemporary yet authentic Thai.

There are plenty of vegetarian dishes to choose from on their tantalising menu, and if something in particular catches your eye, you can always request for the dish to be altered to suit your dietary requirements. A vegetable-laden, tastebud-driven restaurant to add to your dining repertoire ASAP. 

309 North Terrace, Adelaide

Africola

Africola is possibly one of Adelaide’s most celebrated restaurants, thanks to the menu's variety of flavours and ingredients and high-quality dishes.

Their menu is broken down into vegetable or meat categories with no fancy names for their dishes, simply stating what you see is what you get. With options like mushrooms with white bean and chilli crisp, sumac labneh with almonds and barley, and wood oven cabbage, your vego tummy is well-catered too. 

4 East Terrace, Adelaide

Mister Sunshine’s

Tucked away in the streets of Thebarton, Mister Sunshine’s charms with its retro-inspired setting. Their all-day menu of wholesome veggie food includes chilli scrambled eggs, halloumi and tomato sandwiches, and avo on toast with dukkha, alfalfa and feta. After something sweet? The French toast with apple and cinnamon is delightful. This vegetarian cafe in Adelaide is (almost) too good to be true!

32 George Street, Thebarton

Two-Bit Villains

Enter the historic Adelaide Arcade and discover Two-Bit Villains: the vegetarian restaurant in Adelaide smashing the stigma against meat alternatives by serving up mouthwatering plant-based American cuisine.

There’s a reason why their ‘beef’ and ‘chicken’ burgers have won awards, as you’ll find out when served one of these juicy, flavour-packed beauties. Home to Adelaide's best vegan fried chicken and iconic chilli cheese fries, you'll want to arrive hungry!

Shop 150, Level One, Adelaide Arcade, Adelaide

The Pantry on Egmont

We're suckers for an all-day breakfast – because who says there should be a time limit on eggs and avocado being served? The Pantry on Egmont seems to agree with us, with breakfast being served well past lunchtime within its charming suburban setting.

Tuck into some Turkish eggs, a falafel bowl, housemade granola or a chickpea and quinoa burger and discover the passion that goes into every dish; it's one of the best vegetarian cafes in Adelaide for a reason. 

2 Egmont Terrace, Hawthorn South

Peter Rabbit

The best worst-kept secret garden in Adelaide must be Peter Rabbit. You’ll find leafy green outdoor seating, a cool industrial interior and long opening hours, from breakfast up to evening drinks. What more could you want? Oh, just some straight-up delightful vegetarian options, of course! Think smashed avocado on dark rye, Nonna's gnocchi with creme fraiche, pecorino and roasted pumpkin and Dan's sando loaded with twice-fried eggplant, vegan mayo, purple cabbage and nori rice crackers. Yum!

234-244 Hindley Street, Adelaide

Zenhouse

Take a walk on the quiet side of town and find inner peace at Zenhouse, one of the best vegetarian restaurants in Adelaide. Their exclusively plant-based menu focuses on the importance of health, in the form of Asian and Western fusion dishes. Take a moment to browse their tasty menu and choose from an array of wholesome salads, entrees, burgers and daily specials full of chickpeas, tempeh and delicious meat alternatives.

Zenhouse Vegetarian Fusion, 462 Port Road, West Hindmarsh

Cafe Komodo

Another jewel in Prospect’s crown, Cafe Komodo serves up the goods with their all-day breakfast, complete with The Big Komodo (vegan), a plate of scrambled tofu with spiced coconut cream base and zucchini fritters. Other tasty brunch options include tomato shakshuka with eggs or their jam-packed soba noodle bowl. If healthy eats weren't enough, keep an eye on socials for some live music events!

118 Prospect Road, Prospect

Plant 4

We’ve all been there - you’re after a casual lunch or dinner in a cool location, but everyone fancies something different to eat. Look no further than Plant 4. You’ve got My Grandma Ben, the sustainability-conscious cafe; Ali’s Pakistani Cuisine for authentic flavours; Fun2SeeYa Pizzeria (we'll let you guess what you can order here) and so, so much more. Almost every eatery caters to vegetarian and gluten-free diets, and you can even find dessert (or tomorrow’s breakfast) from The Lost Loaf or Cakeboy Donuts, serving up lip-smackingly tasty vegan treats.

5 Third Street, Bowden

The Gator Club

Vegan food truck Later Gator put down some charming plant-based roots in Adelaide's East, with the opening of The Gator Club. Upon entry, expect a light-filled haven filled with plant-based bakes, gluten-free goods and vegan cafe fare. Kombucha and nitro brew coffee are on tap, and there are plenty of colourful, warming botanical brews that will have you sipping your way to nourishment and vitality. 

On the food front, smoothie bowls, avo toast, tofu scramble and their toasties are all lip-smackingly scrumptious. You need to try their beloved Mac Papi cheese toastie - it'll be one epic serving of notzarella for you! 

33 Payneham Road, College Park 

That's a wrap on our guide to the best vegetarian restaurants in Adelaide! Need something to do before dinner? Discover the very best of our city, whether you’re a local or new in town with Adelaide’s hidden gems and the best free things to do.