Free-from restaurants in Cologne

Sattgrün Köln Kolumba Viertel

Ludwigstraße 11 · Vegan · Vegetarian

The buffet is 100% plant-based; all dishes are vegan, and no animal products are kept on the premises.

Zen Chay - Asian Vegan Restaurant

Apostelnstraße 2 · Vegan · Vietnamese

The restaurant is 100% vegan, meaning no animal products appear in any dish. The venue's menu and website, along with several independent travel guides, confirm this. Its kitchen operates solely for vegan cooking.

Udum I Vegan Restaurant

Am Rinkenpfuhl 55 · Vegan · Vegetarian

The restaurant is fully vegan. Every item on the menu is plant-based, and the kitchen uses no animal products. This makes it completely safe for vegans. The restaurant's name and multiple sources confirm this.

Isabella Glutenfreie Pâtisserie

Kettengasse 2 · Vegan · Cafe

This bakery operates as a 100% gluten-free facility and produces all of its products in-house. Each item carries gluten-free certification. The premises contain no gluten-containing ingredients, and the menu marks every item accordingly.

Ngon Veggie

Innenstadt · Vegetarian · Vegan · €⁠€

The entire menu at Ngon Veggie is vegetarian, with no meat or fish on the premises. All dishes are plant-based or vegetarian, making it a safe choice for vegetarians.

Well Being I - das Original

Brabanter Str. 48 · Vegan · Vegetarian

Well Being I - das Original is fully vegan (100% plant-based). The restaurant's own website, menu, and multiple user reviews confirm that all dishes are vegan. The venue is also certified organic (bio-zertifiziert). Cross-contamination from animal products is not a concern because none are present on the premises.

Hempies - veganes Bistro

Händelstraße 55 · Cafe · Vegan

As a fully vegan bistro, Hempies keeps no animal products on the premises. Its menu is clearly labelled for vegan suitability, and staff are described as very knowledgeable about vegan options. A dedicated vegan kitchen means no risk of cross-contamination with animal products.

Nobiko

Köln-Kalk · Vegan · Vegetarian · €⁠€

Nobiko operates as a fully vegan Japanese noodle bar in Cologne-Kalk. The entire menu, including udon noodle bowls, teishoku sets, tempura, cakes, and desserts, is 100% plant-based. Multiple HappyCow reviews and the venue's own website confirm that every dish is vegan and that no animal products are present on the premises. The kitchen is dedicated to vegan cooking, which eliminates any risk of cross-contamination from meat, dairy, eggs, or honey. Staff members are knowledgeable and can answer questions about ingredients.

Mongo's Restaurant Köln - Deutz

Ottopl. 1 · Vegetarian

Several marinades are labelled gluten-free on the menu. Staff use a separate pan and allergen tray for gluten-free orders, and reviews confirm good staff knowledge. The kitchen is shared, and the buffet format carries cross-contamination risk. Not a dedicated gluten-free facility.

little green kitchen | Catering & Lunch

Unter Kahlenhausen 27 · Vegan · Cafe

The venue is described as a 'Gluten-Free Vegetarian Restaurant' on FindMeGlutenFree and is included in a HappyCow list of the best vegan restaurants in Cologne, which strongly suggests it is entirely vegetarian-focused. All dishes are likely vegetarian, but staff should be consulted for strict requirements.

Takumi japanisches Chicken & Vegan Ramen Restaurant Köln

Innenstadt · Ramen · Vegan · €⁠€

This is a dedicated Chicken & Vegan ramen branch. The menu offers vegan ramen with plant-based broths (miso, shoyu, shio) and vegan toppings such as soymilk curry croquettes, vegan gyoza, tofu, and vegetable tempura. The kitchen prepares the broths in-house. The venue’s own site states that diners can choose between chicken or vegan broth for every dish, and a local feature article confirms the focus on exclusively vegan and chicken ramen, with no pork on the premises. Cross-contamination risk is managed but not zero; a shared kitchen handles both chicken and vegan orders. Vegan options can be requested for every dish on the menu.

Servus Colonia Alpina

Steinweg 12-14 ·

The menu marks several dishes as vegan, including the Gewürzgurke vom Fass and Knödelpfanne. Staff can help diners locate vegan options. Because the kitchen is shared, a small chance of cross-contact with non-vegan items exists, though most diners find it acceptable.

Café Chocolate

An St. Agatha 29 · Cafe

Vegan dishes are clearly labelled on the menu, with options spanning pastries, granola bowls, avocado toast, and plant milks for coffee. There is no dedicated vegan kitchen, though the clear labelling makes ordering straightforward for vegans. Staff are friendly.

Ristorante il Tartufo

Innenstadt · Italian

The FindMeGlutenFree listing reports gluten-free pasta and dessert options, with two reviewers praising the GF pasta. However, the venue is not a dedicated gluten-free facility, and no information about dedicated equipment or staff training is available. The venue's own website does not mention gluten-free options. Call ahead to confirm safety procedures.

Kuchi Mami

Innenstadt · Vietnamese · Sushi · €⁠€

Menu items are marked for allergens, and staff can guide diners to gluten-free options like sushi and rice noodles. The kitchen is shared and not dedicated gluten-free, so cross-contamination is possible. Options may be limited. One diner reported only sushi maki was available without gluten-free soy sauce.

Shaka Zulu

Innenstadt · Vegetarian · €⁠€

The homepage mentions vegan options are available, and the aggregator notes vegetarian options, which often include vegan dishes. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contamination risk exists, and confirming with staff which dishes are fully vegan is advisable.

Nish Nush

Aachener Str. 14 ·

Vegan choices are clearly labelled on the menu, and staff are generally accommodating, though some inconsistencies in ingredient knowledge have been reported. A separate vegan menu is available at the New York location. Cross-contamination risk is present as the kitchen is shared.

Ecco

Kartäuserwall 7-11 ·

The staff are helpful and knowledgeable, and vegan options are clearly marked on the menu. No negative reports for vegan dishes were found, but the kitchen is shared.

Impact - Café und Bar

Luxemburger Str. 190 · Cafe · Vegan

HappyCow reviews consistently describe the venue as vegan-by-default, with oat milk as standard and almost all cakes marked vegan. Some menu items contain honey or offer cow milk and eggs, so strict vegans should confirm individual dish ingredients. The venue marks non-vegan items on the menu, per multiple reviews.

Black Angus XL Steakhouse

An Groß St. Martin 2 · Steak

The menu reportedly marks gluten-free items, but a recent review states a waiter said the markings are outdated and most GF-labeled dishes are not actually gluten-free. The listing warns it is not a dedicated GF facility and may not be safe for coeliac diners. Call ahead and speak directly with staff before ordering.

Restaurant Brücken

Johannisstraße 79 · Mediterranean

Staff are generally knowledgeable and can point out gluten-free options, but the kitchen is not dedicated gluten-free and cross-contamination risk varies. A review aggregator disclaimer warns it may not be safe for coeliac disease. One reviewer was glutened by a menu item that didn't list gluten as an allergen. Call ahead to discuss your needs with the team.

Freddy Schilling - Die Hamburger Manufaktur

Eigelstein 147 ·

Freddy Schilling offers gluten-free buns and gluten-free patties, available in vegetarian and vegan options. The kitchen also handles gluten-containing products. The venue explicitly warns of a small residual risk of gluten traces. Staff will accommodate when told at ordering, but there is no dedicated equipment or separate prep area.

Casita Mexicana Südstadt

Severinstraße 10-12 · Mexican · €⁠€

The Atly community listing and the chain's own locations page refer to gluten-free options and a PDF allergen menu. Staff are described as trained and helpful. However, cross-contamination is flagged as a risk by the community, and no dedicated kitchen equipment is confirmed. Calling ahead to discuss specific needs is recommended.

Gruber's

Innenstadt · Austrian · Modern European

Gruber's has a few gluten-free items, including dessert and bread or buns. It does not have a dedicated gluten-free menu. One reviewer noted that the gluten-free bread was served in a contamination-safe sealed bag, which suggests staff take coeliac concerns seriously. The kitchen is shared, there is no marked menu, and no dedicated equipment is available. Cross-contamination therefore remains a real risk. Ahead of a visit, calling and speaking directly with staff is best.