Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
International
Organic
Beer/Wine
Gluten-free
Honey
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant that serves dishes from around the world using organic ingredients. Offers many vegetarian options, some of which are vegan or can be turned vegan. Staff will be happy to assist. Vegans could get quinoa salad with falafel, curry, hummus with pita bread, vegan spaghetti (ask without cheese) and pita falafel (sauce might not be vegan, inform beforehand.). Open Mon-Sun 08:30-23:00.


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35 Reviews

First Review by TrudiBruges

TrudiBruges

Points +24655

Vegan
17 Jan 2025

Vegan options standardly available + also dessert

Update Jan 2025.
Had a nice lunch

Starters to share (we were with 4)
- olives 6€
- gyozas 14€
-  hummus 8,5€
- falafels 8€

Mains
- open lasagne 25€
- pad thai - rice noodles with vegs and peanuts 21€

Desserts
- chocolate mousse 9€
- brownie 6€

Service friendly & swift. Vegan options clearly labelled. But doesnt hurt to double check. I'm guessing the crackers that came with the drinks (the brown ones) might not have been vegan (although I asked) bc saw exactly such crackers at Horeca Totaal (containing milkpowder).

---- Update July 2023.
Lunch was good. Dessert at the rooftop terrace (mainly the same dishes). Chocolate mousse. Nice, but very dense.
Service is a bit hit and miss. Sometimes swift / loooooong wait.

--Update beg 2023
2 visits. Steak tartaar & beet burger. Twice not really my cup of tea. rather expensive.
Very friendly service though. Nice setting. Nice decor. fully accessible (with accessible toilet).

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Aug 2021 - Happy to see they now offer vegan standardly on the menu (labeled). Even a vegan dessert (panacota). Yeah!

There were also some suggestion written on a chalkboard, a veggie curry and noodles with tofu. We inquired whether they were vegan (no milk, no eggs?) and the waiter said they were, and we ordered those. A couple of minutes later he came back to inform us they contain fish sauce, so not vegan (and not veggie neither!).
So always good to double check!

So we ordered the pasta with cream sauce (18€), and the falafel (20€). Swift service, also for the drinks.
Nice dishes, the pasta was very spicy. The falafels were nice.
Original varied dishes. Nice to see some other dishes than the 'burgers and sweet potato fries' which are becoming rather ubiquituous. On the expensive side, but I gues the location plays into this.

Nice interior. I remember when this was the post office and I stood in line to buy stamps ...

Bonus for being fully accessible (acces via entrance at the side - elevator) accessible toilet.

changed from 3 to 4 stars.

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from 2014:
This is from a visit a couple of yrs ago, but since there is no other review...
There was at the time nothing standardly vegan available on the menu, but they were very accomodating & made no problem to go check with kitchen staff.

Quinoa salad was nice, although not so culinairy fancy.

Very nice interior. When crowded can be a long wait.

Updated from previous review on 2025-01-17

Pros: fully accessible, several vegan options

samden

Points +1151

Vegetarian
07 Jan 2025

Interesting restaurant

This is an interesting decorated building and a nice restaurant with friendly staff. I claims outside to be "Véry Veggie &Vegan Friendly". There are in fact quite some vegetarian and a few vegan options. At least in the English menu, it was not so well marked and structured. So it was difficult to order but the staff was helpful.

One dish was excellent and the other also fine, just not what we would have expected. The side fries were a bit boring compared to the complex other food.

Over all, a good place to go here in Ostend.

Updated from previous review on 2024-08-20

Norbo

Points +138

Vegan
26 Dec 2024

Nice location and good food

A great variety of vegetarian and vegan dishes, nice drinks.
Big dishes

Sonnenkind.

Points +101

Vegan
17 Dec 2024

Great service

We ate there two times. One dish wasn't very tasty, but everything else was great or at least ok. The waitresses are very friendly and aware of vegan food. In addition they are willing to help and explain local vegan specialities. Great!

Updated from previous review on 2024-09-01

BartVds

Points +33

Vegan
16 Nov 2024

Vegan friendly

Verschillende, lekkere, veganistische gerechten.
Altijd een plezier om hier te komen eten.

bild

Points +37

Vegan
18 Aug 2024

Very cool ambiente

Full vegan menu available, good labels, multiple options for every part of the meal, even on the seasonal card.

Pros: Innovative vegan dishes - not only basic stuff, Cool rooms

Laurent_C5555

Points +26

Vegan
14 Aug 2024

Je recommande - aan te raden

Un menu amuse-bouche, entrée plat et dessert le tout 100% vegan. Très bon service, je recommande!

Een volledige plantaardig menu met hapjes, voorgerecht, hoofdgerecht en dessert. Heel lekker en goeie service. Aan te raden!

Pros: Menu 100% vegan, Service

JackyDeReviere

Points +3722

Vegan
06 Jul 2024

Meerdere vegan gerechten op de kaart

In Oostende is dit één van de beste plaatsen waar je lekker plantaardig kan eten.
Ondergebracht in culturele zaal 'De grote Post'.

Updated from previous review on 2023-10-12

Pros: Zeer vriendelijke bediening, Cosy atmosphere, Lekkere vegan gerechten

linsey-janis

Points +114

Vegan
26 Jun 2024

Heerlijk eten

Heerlijk eten, en veel vegan opties, de vegen bieten burger is echt een aanrader, we zaten helemaal vol geen ruimte meer voor dessert. Ook hadden ze veel melk vervangers! 'soja, haver, amandel'

Updated from previous review on 2024-06-25

Pros: Het eten was heerlijk , Het zag er goed uit , Het vult

Cons: De serveerster was niet erg vrolijk

happyfeetguy

Points +172

Vegan
22 Jun 2024

Excellent vegan options!

Some of the best food I’ve had in a while. This food was fantastic. 100% recommend this place to anybody!
You won’t be disappointed and the staff were fantastic too.

Pros: Service! , Lots of choice , Vegan pudding!

Véroke

Points +162

Vegan
22 Jun 2024

Lekker

Vlotte bediening en redelijk wat keuze uit vegan gerechten

Dries

Points +119

Vegan
11 Apr 2024

Zeer veel vegan opties

De place to be voor vegans in Oostende. Wij hebben de vegan tartaar en de rode bietburger gekozen. Beiden waren zeer lekker

Pros: Lekker, Gezellig, Vriendelijke bediening

Cons: Aan de dure kant

swimpy

Points +30

Vegan
01 Apr 2024

Superlekker gegeten

Er is zeker genoeg keuze ( vegan)in cultuurcafé de Grote Post. Supervriendelijke bediening.

Liz23

Points +482

Vegan
20 Mar 2024

Wonderful

Lots of vegan options. I had the seaweed croquettes which I absolutely love and have never seen in another restaurant.
On top of that it's a beautiful setting with lots of space and service is really friendly.
Maybe a bit pricy, but worth it

adriennejune

Points +204

Vegan
09 Nov 2023

5 stars

So good I ate here twice on my short visit. Many inventive and delicious vegan options. Expert preparation and beautiful setting.

Mo93

Points +18

Vegan
23 Oct 2023

Delicious Sea croquettes

Always loved the taste of shrimp croquettes and so happy with this vegan alternative I tried at the Grote Post! They are made with seaweed and it works so well in a creamy croquette. Recommend 100%.

Updated from previous review on 2023-10-23

Pros: many vegan options, original

Pieter-JanWillems

Points +38

Vegan
10 Sep 2023

Onze go to plek in Oostende

Altijd lekker vers niet te duur plantaardig eten in de Post.

Updated from previous review on 2023-05-28

Pros: Groot aanbod vegan opties en vegan wijn, Vegan duidelijk aangegeven , Lekker en vers

symusvegan

Points +44

Vegan
12 Aug 2023

Great Vegan Tartare

The vegan tartare was great. Quit expensive but really gods experience.

HelgaDavinia

Points +1211

Vegan
25 Jun 2023

Nice vegan options, not cheap

When visiting Oostende, we have had lunch over here on several occasions. While they had limited vegan options years back, they have a lot of choice now, and they do their best to be creative as well. This time I had the bataat with lentil curry and salad, and my partner had the beet burger with fries. Both were okay, but expensive for what you get (24 euro each). Especially the bataat dish, which had only a bit of lentil curry (I would call it a sauce instead of curry, and the spinach salad could have been more creative: add tomatoes, radishes and so on. The 'curry' / sauce was not plenty enough.
For dessert I had the vegan chocolate mousse, which I have had before and like a lot. It's a bit of the harder type, but we like it. It's 8 euro, so not cheap either.
I had a 'fresh' grapefruit juice for 6 euro, which is not entirely fresh (made beforehand as it comes in a small bottle), and a pity that it has no fibers left, only juice.
Waiters and waitresses are professional and friendly.

Updated from previous review on 2023-05-27

Pros: A lot of vegan options, Vegan desserts as well, Nice atmosphere, professional service

Cons: A bit too expensive for what you get

Vincent2biR

Points +29

Vegan
13 Feb 2023

Several very good vegan meals

Very nice burger and desserts. Hot chocolate with plant based milk.

Pros: Quality and quantity.

JosiePackard

Points +290

Vegan
05 Jan 2023

The best in Ostend

The best place we visited in Ostend. It's so nice to find vegan options in such a great place. Starter dish dessert, you can eat entirely vegan here. The service is super professional, you feel welcome. This place is so cool, you won’t regret !

loKums

Points +47

Vegetarian
22 Nov 2022

Very good vegan options!

A lot of very good vegan and vegetarian options!

alicejosirose

Points +82

Vegan
04 May 2022

Good food but expensive

Several vegan options on the menu. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable, location is nice. Had the vegan falafel which was good though not incredible considering the price (20€). Coffee is 3€. Overall good experience, but too expensive for me.

Pros: Several vegan options, Good food, Location

Cons: Expensive

LucasPompeu

Points +19

Vegetarian
23 Apr 2022

Nourriture végétarienne (option vegan) de qualité

Cinq options végétariennes dans un menu riche, suggestion du jour selon les saisons, équipe multilingue

Mpie

Points +2784

Vegan
17 Apr 2022

Weinig vegan, wel lekker + vegan wijn!

Standaard is er 1 iets vegan op het menu. Als je geluk hebt, zijn er meerdere opties. Ik ben er al verschillende keren geweest en telkens is het erg lekker. Daarnaast is er ook vegan wijn, het staat duidelijk aangegeven op het suggestiebord.

Updated from previous review on 2020-08-14

Nikie

Points +23

Vegetarian
14 Mar 2022

Lekker gegeten

Lekker vegan gegeten, klantvriendelijk personeel

Pros: Veganistische opties , Vriendelijk personeel , Lekker eten

Cons: Geen

Sel-inKer

Points +39

Vegetarian
22 Jan 2022

Go go go !

Plusieurs propositions vegan ou végétarien. On a très bien mangé. Nous sommes arrivés avec notre chien et tout de suite, ils sont allés chercher de l'eau. Serveuse très sympa. On a passé un chouette moment en plus l'endroit est très beau.installe dans une vieille poste PTT avec un style rétro et sorte de"grandeur" de la poste. Bref à découvrir

Updated from previous review on 2022-01-22

Pros: Beau choix, Chien bien accueilli, Très bon et personnel sympa et détendu




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