Best vegan restaurants in East Sydney

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Golden Lotus Vegan Newtown

Newtown · Vegan · Vietnamese · €⁠€

This kitchen is 100% vegan. Every dish on the menu is entirely plant-based, from pho and laksa to mock duck and 'beef' rendang, and multiple independent sources confirm there are no animal products anywhere on the premises.

Yulli's

Surry Hills · Vegan · Vegetarian · €⁠€

The venue's website says all dishes are vegan. Because the entire menu is plant-based by design, it is structurally impossible for any non-vegan ingredient to ever make its way into any dish served here. Multiple review sources independently confirm this.

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Shift Eatery

4/241 Commonwealth St · Cafe · Brunch · €⁠€

Shift Eatery is a fully vegan cafe, deli, and online store in Surry Hills, run by an owner who describes themselves as 'crazy-passionate' about veganism, and the entire menu is completely plant-based. The kitchen avoids all animal products, which makes it a strongly trusted setup for vegan diners.

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Vina Vegan Restaurant

Newtown · Vegan · Vegetarian

Vina Vegan Restaurant is a fully plant-based Vietnamese restaurant in Newtown, Sydney. Its entire menu is vegan, featuring dishes such as BBQ seitan buns, vegan pho, and crispy vegan prawns. The kitchen is dedicated solely to vegan cooking, so cross-contamination with animal products is not a concern. Staff are familiar with vegan requirements, as this is the restaurant's core identity.

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Yellow

57 Macleay St · Fine dining · Vegan

Yellow is a fully vegan restaurant in Potts Point, Sydney, operating since 2021 under head chef Sander Nooij. The entire menu is plant-based, so all dishes are suitable for vegans by design. No dedicated vegan certification was found, but the kitchen's core identity as a vegan venue provides strong structural assurance.

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2 Sisters Kitchen

Queens Park · Thai · €⁠€

This is a fully vegetarian and vegan Thai kitchen, confirmed by the venue's own website, multiple aggregators, and an AGFG listing. The owners serve authentic Thai vegetarian and vegan food with a menu built around plant-based roti pies, wraps, curries, and chilli oils. While the kitchen is not certified by a formal vegan body, the entire operation is plant-based by design, and multiple independent sources consistently describe it as a vegan and vegetarian venue.

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Sugarcane Coogee

Coogee · Thai · €⁠€

The venue has a dedicated vegan menu page featuring multiple Southeast Asian dishes such as Rice Cake, Vegan Spring Roll, Betel Leaf, Roti, Pad Thai, Vegan Fried Rice, and Indonesian Curry, while the takeaway menu clearly marks items as VG for vegan. This indicates strong vegan-friendly practices, though cross-contamination risk in a shared kitchen remains unaddressed.

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Yulli's Brews

Alexandria · Vegan · €

The venue is described as serving 'vegan awesomeness' and 'plant-based masterpieces', and an entirely vegan menu is the norm. While not formally accredited by the Vegan Society Trademark, the kitchen's food concept is fully vegan, making it a strongly trusted choice for vegans.

The Green Bakery

Shop G07 · Cafe

They have vegan cakes, celebration layers, cupcakes, and desserts. These items are clearly labelled "Plant Based, Egg and Dairy Free," but the kitchen also works with gluten, dairy, eggs, and nuts on site, so cross-contact is possible. Gluten-free bakes have separate schedules and ingredient segregation. However, vegan bakes lack such explicit descriptions, so ethical vegans should talk to staff to confirm the practices and ask about any cross-contact risks before placing an order.

Colombo Social

Enmore · Sri Lankan · €⁠€

The menu marks vegan items with a 'VE' code across many dishes, including starters, sides, and desserts. Because the kitchen is shared, cross-contamination with non-vegan ingredients is possible. Staff are reportedly accommodating.

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Café Calibre

Dulwich Hill · Cafe · €⁠€

HappyCow says: 'Serves meat, vegan options available'. A reviewer confirms various vegan dishes like stuffed eggplant, falafel, dips trio, spiced cauliflower, and avocado salad, and says staff will modify dishes on request. Four alternative milks are available for coffee. The menu is not clearly marked, but staff are willing to help; however, because the kitchen is shared with meat dishes, cross-contamination is a real possibility.

Farmhouse Kings Cross

Rushcutters Bay · · €⁠€⁠€

Notification at booking is advised. The venue states they can handle dietary needs when notified in advance, and TripAdvisor lists them as having 'Vegan options'; a reviewer reported the chef created a fixed menu excluding dairy and meat. No dedicated kitchen or separate equipment is noted, so cross-contact risk exists, and staff should be advised of dietary needs when booking.

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FRESH BOWLS AND ACAI

Randwick · Brunch · Cafe

The Uber Eats menu clearly marks some dishes as 'VG' (TROPICAL Green Bowl) and labels an entire section 'Dairy Free Smoothies'. Many bowls are built around plant-based ingredients. However, several bowls contain chicken, salmon, tuna or honey, so vegan options are specific menu items, not the whole kitchen. Cross-contamination from shared prep surfaces is possible.

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Kouzina Bebe

Little Bay · Greek · Mediterranean · €⁠€⁠€⁠€

The venue sells a chocolate mud cake explicitly labelled 'Vegan' and 'Eggless, dairy free'. The AGFG listing also lists 'Vegan Options' as a feature. No dedicated vegan kitchen exists. No accredited vegan certification is noted either. Vegan options are available, but cross-contamination risk remains present in the shared kitchen.

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The Butler

Potts Point · Mexican

Some dishes carry a vg or vgo label. Those codes indicate which menu items are fully vegan or offer a vegan option. Several starters and sides are explicitly labelled vegan, among them house fried tortilla chips, chilled green beans, cucumbers, and green rice. A general disclaimer applies. The venue cannot guarantee allergen-free food because it shares a kitchen with non-vegan items such as meat, seafood, and dairy. This means cross-contact is a risk. A vegan diner can order confidently from marked items, but confirmation with staff is advised before ordering.

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Three Blue Ducks, Rosebery

Rosebery · Brunch · Cafe

Both the Valentine's menu and the regular lunch menus mention good vegetarian and vegan options, suggesting the kitchen can accommodate vegan diners. The sources do not explicitly mention a dedicated vegan setup or staff training. Vegan items are not marked on the regular menu.

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Two Chaps

Marrickville · Cafe · Bakery · €⁠€

The day menu lists several vegan options. Nectarine Chia Bircher, Summer Toast, Hash Browns, Summer Burger, Cold Soba Noodles, and Two Chaps Brekkie Ciabatta are all marked with a (v). The night menu offers vegan alterations for the set menu, and the night menu explicitly states they can cater for vegan dietary requirements when noted in booking. The café is from-scratch and produce-driven, yet operates a shared kitchen with dairy and eggs, so cross-contamination is possible.

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Basta sydney

Campbell Parade · Mediterranean · Middle Eastern · €⁠€⁠€⁠€

AGFG lists vegan options. Since the venue is a falafel and mezze bar, plant-based dishes are likely available, though no dedicated vegan kitchen or separate equipment is mentioned. Vegan diners should ask about specific dishes and cross-contamination.

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Pitsa Pizza - Rosebery

Rosebery · Pizza · Italian · €⁠€

The menu marks one vegan pizza, named 'Veggo [VEGAN]', with vegan cheese, mushrooms, onions, olives, olive oil, and parsley. No other vegan mains or sides are indicated. The kitchen handles large amounts of dairy cheese, meat, and seafood, and no separate vegan preparation area or dedicated equipment is mentioned, so cross-contamination is a real possibility. Calling ahead to confirm the vegan pizza is prepared on a clean surface is advisable.

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Wholegreen Bakery Bondi Junction

Bondi Junction · Brunch · Cafe · €⁠€

Wholegreen's bread is vegan. The wholesale page confirms this, while noting that some savoury items and sweet treats may also be vegan, and the FindMeGlutenFree listing shows some vegan options. But many items contain eggs, dairy, or meat. Examples include beef pie, ham and cheese croissant, and feta swirl; on top of that, the kitchen is shared and there is no dedicated vegan menu or certification. Vegan diners should check individual products.

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Wholegreen Bakery & Cafe Alexandria

Alexandria · Bakery · Brunch · €⁠€

The bakery's bread and several pastries (e.g. vegan brioche buns) are labelled vegan, and the wholesale page states the bread is vegan. However, the kitchen also produces non-vegan items (croissants, cheese pastries) in the same space, so cross-contamination is possible. Vegan items are not separately marked on the menu, but staff can advise.