Dining during travels can be challenging for vegans due to lack of places to eat as per their dietary
requirements. But you will face no such issues in Goa. Yes, this world-famous beach destination,
with places to eat for fish and seafood galore, has a vibrant vegan food scene. In the past few years,
vegan cafés and restaurants have sprung up all over the state. Here’s a list of the 9 best restaurants
in Goa for vegans.
Blue Planet Café
Located in an eco-resort in Agonda, the Blue Planet Café is one of the most popular vegan
restaurants in south Goa. It is also famous for its organic offerings. You can go there for breakfast,
lunch, and dinner. Try the smoothies, salads, juices, along with hearty vegan meals such as red rice
chapati, millet bread sandwiches, tofu-pumpkin pie, semolina bread, pumpkin hummus, chocolate
cake etc. This is also one of the best restaurants in Goa with a view. Admire the paddy fields and
green hills while you enjoy delicious food here.
Bean Me Up
The menu at this Vagator vegan restaurant consists of dishes like scrambled tofu, granola porridge,
oat waffles, smoothies, and some pre-fixed options for breakfast. Other offerings are baba
ghanoush, rice noodle soup, wontons, fried tofu, soups, bean burger, tofu wraps, mushroom sliders,
tacos, stir fries, curries, different types of pasta and fresh salads. This place also has gluten-free
options. Bean Me Up is one of the unique restaurants in Goa as along with a place to eat fresh and
vegan food, there is a boutique and yoga space here as well. This place is known for its organic items
and fair-trade business practices.
Cantine Indienne
If you are in South Goa and want a vegan meal then head to Cantine Indienne in Palolem. This is a
farm-to-table fully vegan restaurant and is very well-known for its delicious offerings. You will find
Tanjore cuisine here along with other meal options. Lentil dosa, ragi-banana pancake, medu vada,
almond-cacao balls etc. are some popular offerings here. For takeaways, the restaurant owners
request customers to bring their own containers in the strive to remain an eco-friendly place. This is
one of the best restaurants in Goa for vegan Indian meals.
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The Mill
The owners converted an old rice mill in Palolem into a café serving vegan food. It only remains open
from 9 AM to 6 PM. This café offers a range of smoothies, desserts, stews, pancakes, and soups.
Some of their dishes are available as gluten-free options also. This is not a complete vegan
restaurant as you can find here eggs and other dairy options also. So, this place is a good choice if
your traveling companion desires non-vegan food.
The Alternative
Sample traditional Goan dishes but as vegan options at this amazing restaurant in Mandrem, North
Goa. Taste comfort food here in the form of homemade bread sandwiches, meal bowls, beetroot-
hummus salad, sweet potato and chocolate ice cream. You will also find raw cakes, coconut tacos,
and cauliflower wraps here (all raw vegan foods). This restaurant is usually closed during the
monsoons. So, it is best to call them ahead before visiting it. This is one of the best restaurants in
Goa for healthy and vegan food options.
Bodhi Greens
Feast on elaborate meals at this vegan restaurant in Ashwem, North Goa. Enjoy dishes such as
avocado tahini dip, panko-crusted tofu, tempeh pizza, baked beetroot burrito, curries made with
cashew paste and peanut sauces. You will also find amazing raw cakes here.
Zest Café
This place in Canacona is ideal for hearty meals as they serve pizzas and breads as well as other
healthier options like smoothies. Add side dishes of salads to your meals and definitely try their
vegan desserts such as chia pudding and chocolate ganache cake.
Okapi Vegan Kitchen
This delightful vegan café is in Mapusa and is a hit with the crowd. The café gained popularity with
its pop-up events in Goa. Go there to get your fill of vegan desserts such as various tarts, puddings,
pies and cheesecakes. Other items available here are salads, smoothie bowls, and other beverages.
Kefi-Café and Bistro
This restaurant in Assagao offers Lebanese food but with vegan and vegetarian options. This place
also serves fresh coffee, in-house baked breads, juices, and a range of smoothies. Kefi is one of the
best places to eat simple yet comforting food. Try their carrot soup infused with fresh herbs or
healthy vegetable broth offerings. The place serves spicy lentil dishes of different kinds. Veggies like
mushrooms tossed in garlic and spices or rice dried fruits and spices are filling as well as heartening.
These are some of the best restaurants in Goa for vegans. You will find many more options all across
the state.
If you are eager to try these and other vegan restaurants in Goa then call Indian Eagle to book your
flights today! You can even book last-minute flights to Goa without any problems. For instance, you
can find cheap flights from Seattle to Mumbai and then fly to Goa or take the scenic train or road
journey to this beautiful Indian coastal state.
