Vegan Friendly Restaurants in Christchurch, New Zealand

Top 10 Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurants

Whether you're vegetarian, vegan, or just searching for plant-based dining options, it's nice to have personal recommendations. That's why HappyCow has created this list, featuring the 10 best vegan restaurants in Christchurch, as determined by the highest scores calculated from HappyCow community member reviews. Even curious carnivores should agree that the tasty vegan options available at these restaurants would please even the most discerning palate. From breakfast to brunch, dinner to late-night snacking, and every meat-free meal in-between, we're sure that you'll find the very best veggie dining experiences using our Top 10 list as your guide.
Hash Benedict  at Portershed in Christchurch

322 Lincoln Rd, Addington, Christchurch, New Zealand

+64-2102656564

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Categories: Vegan, Western, Take-out, Bakery, Breakfast

Vegan cafe and bakery offering plant-based milk for tea and coffee, and features cabinet food as well as an all-day menu. Find choices ike sausage rolls, sandwiches, smoothie bowls, cream cakes, danishes, burgers, and more. Est. 2017. Kitchen closes 2:30pm.

Salad at Grater Goods in Christchurch

105 Orbell St, Sydenham, Christchurch, New Zealand

+64-272899295

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Categories: Vegan, International, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Fusion

100% plant based store and cafe selling deli items such as vegan meats and cheeses. Confirmed open May 2020.

Vegan tomate soup  at The Origin in Christchurch

95 Westminster St (at Cranford St), Christchurch, New Zealand

+64-33555939

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Categories: Vegan, Western, Take-out, Asian, Catering, Breakfast

Cafe and specialty coffee house serving vegan food with no onion and no garlic. Cabinet food includes scones, wraps, croissants, muffins, salads and cakes. Menu includes typical western cafe breakfast options, and lunch items with an Asian focus. Specialty tea and coffee available with a number of brewing methods.

Açaí bowl  at Barefoot Eatery in Christchurch

20 Welles St (at The Welder), Christchurch, New Zealand

+64-273479823

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Categories: Vegan, Organic, Raw, Salad bar, Juice bar, Gluten-free

A plant-based, all-vegan, organic eatery at the Welder in Christchurch. Supports local organic farmers. Menu: https://www.thewelder.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Barefoot-A4.pdf

Live Energy Sandwich at The Lotus-Heart Restaurant in Christchurch

363 St Asaph St, Christchurch, New Zealand

+64-33772727

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Categories: Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Pizza, Indian, International, Western, Asian, Gluten-free

Vegetarian restaurant and tea lounge in Christchurch where the menu features a varied range of cuisines from veggie burgers and pizza to Indian masala dosa and hearty soups to raw-vegan tirasmius and chai. Reservations preferred. Moved here in 2011 from Cathedral Square.

Red roast at Welcome Chinese Vegetarian Cafe in Christchurch

2 Wharenui Rd, Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand

+64-33482630

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Categories: Vegan-friendly, Ovo, Chinese, International, Western

Vegetarian cafe in Christchurch near the University since the 2000s. Serves Chinese and western food. Features over 100 items on the menu with most being vegan. Find choices such as fried radish cake, hot plates, claypot dishes, noodles, fried rice, satay, dumplings, vegan ice cream, and more. No onion or garlic used.

Vegan blueberry muffin  at Catnap Cafe in Christchurch

391 Colombo St, Christchurch, New Zealand

+64-32602287

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Categories: Vegan-friendly, International, Raw, Fast food, Gluten-free

Cat cafe serving coffee and vegetarian counter snacks. All cabinet food is vegan. Has soy, almond and coconut milk as well as vegan hot chocolate and chai powders. Has a separate play room to enter with cats for a fee. Cats are rescue cats and up for adoption.

Zen burger, with spicy (mild) battered tofu, pickles, organic slaw, chipotle aioli and heavenlt fries! 22$😍🙏🏼 at The Shroom Room in Christchurch

48 London St, Lyttelton, Christchurch, New Zealand

+64-33289459

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Categories: Lacto, Ovo, Western, Take-out, Breakfast

Vegetarian cafe with an alternative vibe, opened Jun 2014. Serves coffee, breakfast and lunch. Some of the dishes have vegan options, as marked. Street parking. Confirmed open May 2020.

absolutely loved this lunch at Water Drop Vegetarian Cafe in Christchurch

2 Harakeke St, Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand

+64-33416276

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Categories: Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Chinese, Take-out, Taiwanese

Re-opened Aug 2016 after repairs, this cafe is part of the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple and formerly known as Fo Guang Shan Tea House. Modern setting and looks out into a walled courtyard. Variety of hot dishes include noodles, fried rice, curry, dumplings, fried beancurd drumsticks, plus salads and desserts. Takes cash and ETTPOS. Instagram @waterdropchch.

Veggie nuggets  at Krishna Food in Christchurch

83 Bealey Ave, Christchurch, New Zealand

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Categories: Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Take-out

A restaurant/bakery that provides vegetarian and vegan takeaways during the brunch and lunch hours on Thursday and Friday. Has an ever-changing menu which consists of hot and baked goods which have included cakes and doughnuts in the past.

So that's our list of the very best vegan food that Christchurch has to offer. We hope that you enjoy your dining experience.

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