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Best vegan restaurants in Bochum

12 venues in Bochum rated S to B for vegan, every tier backed by cited sources.

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Illustrative photo for AKAFÖ Rote Bete, photo: Anna Pelzer on Unsplashstock

AKAFÖ Rote Bete

Bochum · Vegan
VeganA+
GF·CoeliacE
VegE
NutE
DairyA+
EggA+

This is a 100% vegan restaurant (rein vegan) run by AKAFÖ student services. Every dish on the premises is plant-based, with no animal products used. The buffet offers salads, antipasti, soups, and sweet treats. For specific allergens in any given dish, staff should be consulted.

02
be.Well restaurant, photo: be.Well (業主)

be.Well

Querenburger Höhe 137 · Vegan
VeganA+
GF·CoeliacE
VegE

be.Well is a fully vegan restaurant with a completely plant-based kitchen. Since 2020, it has been confirmed by multiple sources as serving only vegan dishes, meaning no animal products are used. This makes it a reliably safe choice for vegans. For other allergens like gluten or nuts, ask staff directly as the menu includes burgers, falafel, and wraps that may contain these.

03
Katzentempel Bochum restaurant, photo: Katzentempel Bochum (業主)

Katzentempel Bochum

Huestraße 10 · Vegan
VeganA+
GF·CoeliacE
VegE
DairyA+
EggA+

Katzentempel Bochum operates as a completely vegan café. The entire kitchen serves only plant-based food, a fact confirmed by the chain's own website (veganes Menü), a regional newspaper test (rein veganes Essen), and multiple third-party listings. No animal-derived ingredients are present on the premises. This makes the restaurant structurally safe for vegan diners.

04
Kimbap Spot restaurant, photo: Kimbap Spot (業主)

Kimbap Spot

Ostring 22 · Korean · Vegan
VeganA+
GF·CoeliacB
VegA+
DairyA+
EggA+
ShellA+

The restaurant is entirely plant-based (vegan), confirmed by the owner's description and multiple reviews. No animal products are used, making it inherently safe for vegan diners. The kitchen is 100% dedicated to vegan cooking.

05
Dooby's Vegan Streetfood restaurant, photo: Dooby’s Vegan Streetfood (業主)

Dooby's Vegan Streetfood

Universitätsstraße 26 · Vegan
VeganA+
GF·CoeliacE
VegE

This restaurant is a 100% vegan establishment. All ingredients and dishes are plant-based, and the kitchen uses no animal products. This makes the entire menu inherently safe for a vegan diet, with no risk of cross-contamination from non-vegan items. The menu includes burgers, fries, wraps, bowls, and falafel. No specific allergen practices for other dietary needs are noted.

06
Zum kleinen Esel restaurant, photo: Zum kleinen Esel (業主)

Zum kleinen Esel

Universitätsstraße 79 ·
VeganA+
GF·CoeliacE
VegA+
DairyA+
EggA+
PescA+

Zum kleinen Esel is a fully vegan restaurant. All dishes are plant-based. The kitchen uses no animal products, which makes the venue inherently safe for vegan diets.

07
VeganA
GF·CoeliacE
VegE

The restaurant operates entirely on a vegan basis. Every menu item is plant-based. The kitchen uses no animal products, so there is no cross-contamination risk for vegan diners. The chain is marketed explicitly as a vegan restaurant.

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Mandragora restaurant, photo: Mandragora (業主)

Mandragora

Konrad-Adenauer-Platz 1 ·
VeganB
GF·CoeliacE
VegB

Vegan dishes are clearly marked on the menu, with multiple options available. Staff are friendly and can accommodate vegan requests. The kitchen is shared with non-vegan items, however, so cross-contamination is possible.

09
VeganB
GF·CoeliacE
VegE

Vegan dishes are clearly labelled with a (V) on the menu, making up roughly half the options. Staff are knowledgeable and responsive to vegan questions, but the kitchen serves meat and dairy and no dedicated equipment is noted. Cross-contamination is a possibility; confirm with staff if strictly vegan.

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immergrün restaurant, photo: immergrün (業主)

immergrün

Am Einkaufszentrum 26 ·
VeganB
GF·CoeliacE
VegE
NutD

Vegan options are marked on the menu, covering dishes such as salads, wraps, and a mashed potato bowl. Because the kitchen is shared, cross-contamination is possible, and while staff are described as lovely, no specific allergen training is mentioned.

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Veganland Cigköfte Bochum restaurant, photo: Veganland Cigköfte Bochum (業主)

Veganland Cigköfte Bochum

Kortumstraße 25 · Vegan · Vegetarian
VeganB
GF·CoeliacE
VegB
HalalE

The German fast-food chain Veganland Cigköfte offers a menu that is almost entirely vegan. The hotdog, içli köfte, ayran drink, and a few sauces are the main exceptions. Staff are reportedly aware of these non-vegan items. The venue’s name signals a commitment to vegan food. No dedicated kitchen or marked menu is noted, but the vegan options are clearly defined.