11 venues in Byron Bay rated S to B for vegan, every tier backed by cited sources.
No Bones is 100% plant-based. Every dish on the menu is vegan, and the kitchen is fully dedicated to plant-based cooking, so no animal products are used anywhere, confirmed by the venue's own website and menu that describe the food as 'plant-based' and 'vegan' throughout.
Manna Haven is a 100% plant-based, not-for-profit vegan café. Every dish on the menu is vegan, and the venue explicitly states that all items on the menu are 100% plant-based. The kitchen is fully vegan, so there is no risk of animal products. This is a strongly trusted setup for vegans.
At this Hare Krishna-affiliated vegetarian cafe, roughly half the menu is vegan. The Uber Eats menu marks specific dishes, such as Dahl Lentils, Forest Berry Sago, and Protein Bliss Balls, as V or VG. Because the kitchen is shared with vegetarian dishes containing dairy and eggs, cross-contamination is possible. Staff can identify vegan options on request.
Vegan options are clearly labelled on the menu, with dishes like pita bread, hummus, garlic toum, skewered mushrooms, and tabbouleh. Staff understand what vegan means. The kitchen is shared with meat and dairy, so cross-contamination is possible.
The menu clearly labels vegan (VG) options across all meal periods, including items like seasonal fruits, avocado toast, lentil chickpea burger, heirloom beetroot, zucchini cannelloni, lion's mane steak, and multiple desserts. Staff are described as accommodating. However, the kitchen is shared and no dedicated vegan prep area is mentioned, so cross-contact with dairy, egg, or honey is possible. It is a solid choice for vegans who communicate their needs.
Menu marks several items VE (vegan) including salads, pasta, and pizza options. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contamination with animal products is possible. Best to confirm with staff.
Pixie Italian offers a separate vegan menu that guests can ask for when seated. Dishes include risotto, paccheri with wild mushrooms, and eggplant cotoletta. The kitchen is shared with non-vegan items, so cross-contact is possible. Guests should let their server know they need vegan when ordering.
Several dishes are marked VG (vegan) on the menu, including the Red Papaya Salad, Watermelon Tiradito, Arroz, and Roca House Salad. The AGFG listing also flags 'Vegan Options'. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contamination is possible. Vegan diners should confirm with staff.
Several dishes on the official group dining menu are explicitly marked (vgn) for vegan, including 'Tomato & Whipped Fetta Dip' (made with vegan fetta), 'Cauliflower Popcorn', 'Fries', and 'Crispy Polenta'. The kitchen states dietary requirements are catered for upon request. This is a seafood-focused shared kitchen, so cross-contamination risk exists. Vegan diners should highlight their needs when booking.
Most vegetarian dishes can be made vegan on request, according to the HappyCow listing, with BBQ cauliflower and fried tofu given as examples. A recent HappyCow review notes only one vegan main dish and confirms that the kitchen checked with the chef to make fried rice vegan. The official menu shows no vegan marking. The kitchen is shared and serves meat. Vegan diners should specify their needs clearly when ordering.
Several menu items are marked V or VO. These include pickled vegetables, smoked whipped hummus as a vegan option, fattoush salad as vegan, burnt broccolini as vegan, grain salad, and caramelised pineapple as vegan. Staff are described as knowledgeable about dietary needs. The kitchen is shared, and no dedicated vegan equipment is mentioned, so cross-contamination from shared prep surfaces is possible.