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Kigali (33)
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Afia Organics
KG 176 House, No 7 ~ : +250-787322132
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, American, International, Organic, Western, Buffet, Juice bar, Delivery, Take-out, Fusion, Honey -- Additional Info: The city's only completely vegetarian (& vegan) restaurant. Offers smoothies, juices, smoothie bowls, waffles, sandwiches, vegan mac and cheese, tofu fried chicken and various salads. American food with a few vegan twists on Rwandan classics. Try the vegan chocolate cupcake. Outdoor seating. Cash only. Free Wi-Fi. Mon 12:00pm-8:00pm, Tue-Sat 8:00am-8:00pm, Sun 9:00am-12:00am -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)
Bhakti Food Plus
KN 76 St ~ : +250-783875678
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian, International -- Additional Info: Vegetarian restaurant serving mostly Indian cuisine, some of which can be made vegan upon request. Specify no egg or dairy when ordering. Please send additional information and updates to HappyCow. Mon-Sun 8:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Inzora Rooftop Café
Ikirezi Bookstore 13, KG 5 Ave ~ : +250-789539764
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Bakery -- Additional Info: Cafe tucked away in a bookstore with rooftop seating and a view of Kigali. Limited menu primarily of drinks (coffee, hot chocolate, tea) and light vegetarian fare (sandwiches, granola, baked goods). Offers macadamia nut and cashew milk. Some baked goods are gluten-free. Free WiFi. Outdoor seating. Cash only. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Fri 8:30am-8:00pm, Sat-Sun 10:00am-6:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Preet Fast Food
Photo Musa Compound, behind Bank of Kigali ~ : +250-783115997
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Indian, Fast food, Take-out -- Additional Info: Gujarati and Saurashtra-style vegetarian food. Can make vegan on request. Mon-Sat 8:00am-8:30pm, Sun 8:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)
Afrika Bite
7 KG 674 St ~ : +250-733503888
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Buffet, African, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. African restaurant offering a buffet with vegan options including rice dishes, stews, chapati, plantains and more. Outdoor seating. Mon-Sat 12:00pm-3:30pm, 6:30pm-10:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Asian Kitchen
KN 5 Rd, Remera ~ : +250-784337288
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Chinese, Thai, Beer/Wine, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Asian restaurant next to Sawaciti Remera branch. The curries, rice dishes, and noodle dishes can all be made vegetarian or vegan when you ask. Desserts are vegetarian. Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Borneo Indonesian Restaurant
KG 4 Ave 18 ~ : +250-787296667
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Buffet, Fast food, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Catering, Gluten-free, Honey, Indonesian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Indonesian restaurant offering a vegetarian section with a few items that are or can be made vegan such as fried tofu, fried tempeh, fried vegetables, steamed vegetables, and more. Specify no eggs and fish or oyster sauce. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Tue-Sun 11:00am-9:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Brioche
Grand Pension Plaza (at KN 3AV at KN4 AV Roundabout ) ~ : +250-728999364
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Juice bar, Bakery, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe with coffee-based drinks, tea and hot/cold menu with clearly labeled vegetarian and vegan items, including a vegan club sandwich, white bean vegan tartine, salads, juices, a pepper sandwich that can be made vegan, and a dozen other vegetarian choices that could also be made vegan. Wi-Fi. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 7:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 2.5 Happycow(s)
Chess Cafe
KN 76 St (at KN 4 Ave) ~ : +250-784734365
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, International, Take-out, Bakery, European, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Social enterprise cafe offering clearly marked vegan dishes. Includes vegan soup of the day, sandwich options plus vegan coffees. Has indoor and outdoor seating. Staff are knowledgeable of veganism and speak English. Outdoor seating. Mon-Fri 8:00am-8:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
Habesha Ethiopian
House no. 10, KG 617 St. (at behind Kigali Convention Centre and Lemigo Hotel) ~ : +250-782638043
Moderate -- Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, African, Ethiopian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Ethiopian restaurant with a vegetarian section on the menu which includes mostly vegan dishes served with injera bread. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 12:00pm-11:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Indabo Cafe
KN 54 Str. ~ : +250-788724292
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, International, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Asian, European, Fusion, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Outdoor cafe offering vegan dishes such as garlic sesame tofu bowl, grilled vegetables bowl, hummus, tabouleh, roasted potatoes with avocado mousse and more. Also serves fresh juices and has plant milk for coffee. Outdoor seating. Mon 8:00am-10:00pm, Wed-Sun 8:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Inka Steak House
KG 605 Street ~ : +250-780302666
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Beer/Wine, Fusion, African, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant offering vegan dishes such as king oyster mushroom chimichurri, cauliflower 3 ways, ratatouille and more. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Khana Khazana
10 Kajangwe Avenue ~ : +250-788772087
Expensive -- Lacto, Indian, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Popular Indian restaurant. Menu has a vegetarian section. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Kigali Art Café
KG 2 Ave ~ : +250-787930040
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, International, Fusion, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Est. 2018. Offers a vegan breakfast, wraps, salads and sandwiches. Located at the junction in Kimihurura, next to NowNow Rolex. Parking is limited but there's some space in front of the cafe. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Mon-Fri 6:30am-9:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Kigali Pan-Afrikan Kitchen
22 KN 4 Ave ~ : +250-792108811
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Honey, African, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Pan African restaurant with a variety of dishes from all over the nation. Example offerings include jollof rice, jerk tofu, agatogo and more. Specify vegan when ordering. Outdoor seating. Mon-Fri 9:00am-9:00pm, Sat-Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Lalibela Ethiopian
KG 637 St ~ : +250-788505293
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, African, Ethiopian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Ethiopian food restaurant. Has vegetarian platters as well as a vegetarian lunch buffet. Many of the veg dishes are vegan suitable. Mon-Sun 12:00pm-11:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Lavana
KG 28 Ave ~ : +250-782062653
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, International, Italian, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Mexican, Catering, European, Fusion, Honey, African, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant and bar with vegan options that include jackfruit & wilted kale tacos, grilled vegetable enchiladas (specify no sour cream), and a vegetable pizza that can be made vegan by omitting cheese. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Tue-Fri 12:00pm-11:00pm, Sat-Sun 10:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Meza Malonga
18 KG 8 Ave ~ : +250-785146072
Expensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, International, Organic, Beer/Wine, Fusion, Honey, African, Rwandan, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Afro-fusion fine dining with a 10 course tasting menu. No set menu as it changes according to seasonal produce. Majority of vegetables are from their farms in Rwanda. Reservation required, specify vegan to chef when making reservation. Chef is mostly plant based himself and the majority of dishes at restaurant are too. Serves dishes incorporating native vegetables, herbs and spices. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Wed-Thu 6:00pm-10:00pm, Fri 6:00pm-9:30pm, Sat 6:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Meze Fresh
KG 501 Street ~ : +250-783152355
Moderate -- Lacto, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Mexican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Assembly line burrito bar. Offers burritos, bowls, tacos, and salads. Could customize your own with veggies; vegans specify no cheese. Tue-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Mocha Cafe
KG 439 St ~ : +250-782987011
Moderate -- Lacto, Pizza, Mediterranean, Fast food, Middle Eastern, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Middle eastern restaurant offering vegan dishes including sandwiches and coffee with soy milk. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 7:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Nature Kigali
KG 515 St ~ : +250-783611493
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Honey, Breakfast, African, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Hotel cafe & restaurant offering labeled vegan items such as isombe, breakfast plate and wrap. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 10:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Nyurah
New BPR Building) - Mezzanine Floor, Alliance Towers, KN 67 St ~ : +250-787296968
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, African, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Fine dining restaurant in downtown Kigali with several seasonal vegan choices for appetizers, mains, and dessert. Vegan items are not clearly marked on the menu so check with staff when ordering. Examples of vegan choices include seasonal grilled vegetables with pea puree, okra & mango salad, cauliflower mash with tree tomato carpaccio, sweet potato gnocchi, and vegan chocolate feuille for dessert. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 11:30am-3:00pm, Mon-Sat 6:00pm-11:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Peacock Garden
62 KN 52 Street ~ : +250-788517974
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Mediterranean, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, African, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant that can prepare a vegan dish on request. Vegan dish might include green beans, plantains, beans, rice and zucchini. Outdoor seating. Cash only. Mon-Wed 9:00am-10:30pm, Thu-Sat 9:00am-12:30am, Sun 9:00am-10:30pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Poivre Noir
KG 670 Street ~ : +250-787686753
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Beer/Wine, Take-out, French, Honey, Breakfast, African, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant overlooking the Kigali hills. Offers breakfast, brunch, and dinner with vegan dishes such as falafel burger, roasted cauliflower, pumpkin platter and dips. Outdoor seating. Mon 12:00pm-2:30pm, Mon-Tue 6:00pm-10:00pm, Tue 2:00pm-3:00pm, Wed-Fri 12:00pm-3:00pm, Wed-Sat 6:00pm-9:30pm, Sat 11:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
Rempah Kigali
KG 37 Ave ~ : +250-798685196
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Delivery, Indonesian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegna options available. Made to order Indonesian food and delivery service. Has a daily menu every week one can order from and other dishes that can be made on request. Various kinds of vegan and veganized Indonesian dishes such as lontong sayur, tahu pepes, combination plate, rendang, and desserts like ondeh ondeh and kuih lapis. (Fully aware of veganism and happy to cater to vegans.) -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Sol Café
KG 18 ave ~ : +250-789000001
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Bakery, European, African, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Eco friendly Afro-Mediterranean fusion cafe offering noodles, rice dishes, baked goods and coffee. Ask for the some vegan options. Mon-Sat 7:30am-10:30pm, Sun 8:00am-10:30pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Sole Luna
Boulevard d'umuganda ~ : +250-788859593
Moderate -- Pizza, Italian, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Italian restaurant owned and operated by an Italian. Has vegan choices and other dishes that can be made vegan; please inquire. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 12:00pm-11:30pm -- Rating: 1 Happycow(s)
Taco Birria
KG 17 Ave. ~ : +250-790580295
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Mexican, Fusion, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mexican-Indian fusion restaurant. Serves a variety of vegan Indian dishes and can veganize veggie burritos on request by omitting cheese. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon 9:00am-12:00am, Tue 12:00pm-12:00am, Wed-Sun 9:00am-12:00am -- Rating: Not rated yet
The Hut
KG 646 St ~ : +250-788304788
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Fusion, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. International fusion restaurant with various vegetarian options on the menu, some of which can be made vegan upon request. Specify vegan to server. Outdoor seating. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
ViaVia
1, KG 306 St ~ : +250-786362158
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, American, Italian, Thai, Fast food, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Catering, European, Fusion, Middle Eastern, Gluten-free, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. A restaurant/bar/guesthouse located in the quiet area Kibagabaga. Serves breakfast, starters, main course and desserts. The chefs are very open to changing recipes to make them vegan. Part of a chain. Reported vegan items: Breakfast: Made-in-house granola & fruit and scrambled tofu. Starters: Trio of hummus (plain/roasted paprika/roasted carrot) with chapati, guacamole with chapati, fried banana with peanut/ginger/soya sauce, bruschetta with green olive tapenade, bruschetta with tomato salsa and pumpkin soup with pumpkin seeds and basil. Mains: Vegetarian spaghetti, vegetable curry with rice, falafel salad, couscous with grilled vegetables, wrap with grilled vegetables and falafel with beetroot burger. (Note from HappyCow: We cannot confirm that all items mentioned are vegan, so please ask staff. Thank you!) Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 7:30am-9:30pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
More Love Juice Bar
KG 8 Ave ~ : +250-786929651
Inexpensive -- Juice bar -- Additional Info: Shop serving fresh juices and smoothies. Mon-Sat 7:00am-8:00pm, Sun 10:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Cave Coffee
34F2+C4, KG 12 Avenue ~ : +250-791448670
Moderate -- Lacto -- Additional Info: Cafe with plant-based milk alternatives. Cash only. Mon-Sun 7:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Twistiblendz Smoothies
Kimihurura and Nyarutarama ~ : +250-787830253
-- -- Additional Info: Makes fresh fruit smoothies and juices, and superfoods. Uses local produce. Mon-Sat 7:00am-9:00pm, Sun 9:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
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