The best street food venues of type "Vegetarian/Vegan Cuisine" in Leipzig

At Ouai, ramen, rice dishes, and small appetizers come together in a completely plant-based cuisine. Instead of meat substitutes, the focus here is on the diversity of Asian flavors. A restaurant for anyone looking for vegan food that goes beyond the usual fare.

Here, the day often begins with a leisurely breakfast and frequently doesn’t end until the third cup of coffee. With its selection of sandwiches, salads, cakes, and ever-changing menu, the café has become a staple in southern Leipzig—relaxed and always bustling.

Fragrant pho, crispy spring rolls, and rice dishes just like those served in a Vietnamese family restaurant—only completely plant-based. An Chay shows just how naturally traditional recipes work without meat, and is winning over fans far beyond the vegan community.

The name “Quan Xua” itself means something like “restaurant from the old days.” The restaurant serves Vietnamese classics prepared with plant-based ingredients. With soups, rice dishes, and small appetizers, you’ll quickly feel as if you’re enjoying a family meal.

For many years, the Deli has been a go-to spot for vegetarian cuisine in the Südvorstadt neighborhood. The menu features vegan burgers, bowls, currywurst, and glass noodle salad. Visitors will usually find several homemade options to choose from.

At Gao, some things feel familiar—and that’s exactly why they’re so surprising. Phở, curry, and crispy duck are on the menu, but here they’re reimagined as entirely plant-based dishes. Many guests come out of curiosity—and quickly realize just how versatile vegan cuisine can be.

Even the name is a bit of a playful nod. At Vleischerei, classic street foods like döner and currywurst get a plant-based twist without losing their familiar appeal. In Leipzig, the shop has long since achieved cult status—and has many regulars.

At Zu Spät, the lines between café, bar, and restaurant blur. During the day, they serve vegetarian and vegan dishes; in the evening, drinks and long conversations take center stage. It’s a place where many people intended to just stop by briefly but end up staying much longer.