Vegan in Berlin
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Vegan in Berlin
Berlin is one of the easier places in Germany to eat plant-based. Roughly 900 vegan or vegan-friendly venues are listed across the city, and the national share of people eating fully plant-based sits near 3.2%. That combination means you rarely need a dedicated vegan restaurant — most ordinary menus now carry at least one plant-based main, and staff are used to the question.
Where to look
- Kreuzberg
- Neukölln
- Prenzlauer Berg
What to order
- seitan
- tempeh
How to eat vegan in Berlin
- Start with cuisines that are plant-based by default — South Asian, Levantine, Ethiopian and East Asian menus usually have several naturally vegan mains.
- Learn one sentence in the local language: no meat, no dairy, no egg. It resolves nearly every ordering problem in one go.
- Keep a fallback in your pocket: a supermarket meal deal, a falafel counter, or a bakery with a bean-filled pastry. Hunger, not ethics, is what breaks most trips.
In depth
The longer answer
Berlin's plant-based scene is one of Europe's most dynamic, driven by a mix of countercultural history, tech-savvy entrepreneurs, and a deeply rooted environmental consciousness. The fall of the Wall left vacant spaces that became fertile ground for creative food startups and vegan cafes. Today, the city boasts hundreds of fully vegan restaurants, from high-end dining to casual street food, making it a global benchmark for plant-based living.
Neighbourhoods like Kreuzberg, Friedrichshain, and Neukölln are the epicentres, packed with vegan döner stands, burger joints, and organic bakeries. Typical dishes include the iconic vegan döner kebab, currywurst made from seitan, and hearty bowls with local grains. Prices are surprisingly affordable: a filling döner costs around €5–7, while a sit-down meal averages €12–18. Even fine-dining vegan tasting menus rarely exceed €50.
Ordering is easy as English is widely spoken, and menus often have clear vegan labels. For self-catering, supermarkets like Veganz, Alnatura, and Denns BioMarkt offer extensive plant-based ranges, while Turkish grocers provide cheap legumes and fresh produce. Berlin's excellent public transport (U-Bahn, S-Bahn, buses) makes hopping between vegan hotspots simple. A 24-hour ticket costs about €9, and many restaurants are within walking distance of stations.
At a glance
Quick facts
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Vegan restaurants | Over 300 fully vegan eateries |
| Iconic dish | Vegan döner kebab |
| Average meal price | €12–18 for sit-down |
| Key neighbourhoods | Kreuzberg, Friedrichshain, Neukölln |
In practice
What this means for you
- Order a vegan döner at Vöner in Kreuzberg for a classic Berlin experience under €6.
- Use the HappyCow app to find the nearest vegan restaurant in any Berlin district.
- Shop at Veganz on Warschauer Strasse for hard-to-find vegan cheeses and meats.
- Take the U-Bahn to Mehringdamm for a cluster of plant-based döner and falafel spots.
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