Best vegan restaurants in Aberdeen
14 venues in Aberdeen rated S to B for vegan, every tier backed by cited sources.
The menu states 'the whole menu is vegan, except for the goat cheese salad and goat cheese waffle'. The venue is listed as a Vegan Restaurant on FindMeGlutenFree and the homepage describes it as 'Vegan friendly'. Most dishes are clearly plant-based, with tofu, jackfruit, and plant milks used throughout. A few items contain dairy (goat cheese, feta, regular cheese), but they are explicitly noted.
The vast majority of the menu is vegan or can be made vegan. HappyCow reviews repeatedly call it 'mainly vegan' with 'loads of vegan options'. The dinner menu was described as 100% vegan in one review. However, dairy items (milk, cheese, eggs) are present on the breakfast/lunch menu for vegetarian customers, so it's not a fully vegan kitchen. The cafe uses oat, almond, coconut, and soy milks with no surcharge. A very strong choice for vegans, but note the presence of some dairy ingredients.
BioCafe is a dedicated vegan restaurant, as stated on its own website and across multiple community listings. The entire menu is plant-based, making this a strongly trusted choice for vegans.
Nearly every dish has a vegan version with house-made vegan cheese, vegan 'beef', and vegan 'meatballs'. Multiple HappyCow reviewers confirm tonnes of vegan options and a dedicated vegan/veggie menu. The menu clearly marks which items can be made vegan. A family-run kitchen with strong vegan accommodation, though not a fully vegan kitchen (sells meat).
Foodstory is a vegetarian cafe with a very strong vegan offering. The dinner menu has been reported as 100% vegan by multiple HappyCow reviewers. The daytime menu has numerous clearly labelled vegan options including BLT focaccia, breakfast burrito, pancakes, porridge, salads and cakes. One reviewer noted that vegan items are not always clearly labelled on the counter but the allergens list can be consulted. Staff are described as helpful and no surcharge is applied for vegan milks. This is a vegetarian kitchen that also serves some dairy and eggs during the day so cross-contact is possible but the menu is heavily weighted toward vegan food and the kitchen is accustomed to preparing it.
Nearly every dish has a vegan version with house-made vegan cheese, 'beef', and 'meatballs'. HappyCow reviewers consistently mention 'lots of vegan options' and a dedicated vegan menu. The kitchen is family-run and clearly labels vegan choices. Cross-contamination risk is low since the kitchen is already gluten-free and the vegan items are prepared with separate plant-based ingredients.
Al Fresco offers a separate vegan menu with pasta dishes, stuffed peppers, and risotto. The venue's website explicitly states dishes are 'suitably designed for vegans'. HappyCow lists it as a veg-options restaurant with a separate vegan menu. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contamination with non-vegan ingredients is possible.
A separate vegan menu is available on request. Vegan tapas include patatas bravas, grilled asparagus, ensalada marroqui, and couscous salad. Vegan paella is available but not on the main menu — ask staff. One reviewer noted patatas bravas are fried in the same fryer as chicken, so not suitable for strict vegans avoiding cross-contact. Options are limited (around 2-3 vegan tapas plus sides).
Several dishes are marked vegan (VE) on the menu. Served from a shared kitchen.
The menu clearly marks vegan and dairy-free dishes. Starters (Heritage Tomato Salad) and mains (Beetroot Galette) are marked VE, and a dessert (Rhubarb & Pistachio Parfait) is also VE/GF. The kitchen is shared so cross-contamination is possible. Vegan diners have good options to choose from.
HappyCow lists Cafe Harmony as a veg-options venue with vegan items clearly labelled on the menu, including hummus, bruschetta, vegetable tagine, mushroom risotto, and sorbet. The venue's own menu images show a separate vegan section. Staff are described as helpful. The kitchen is shared with meat and dairy dishes, so cross-contamination is possible.
The menu marks vegan options (vg) and offers vegan pasta, pizza with vegan cheese, and some vegan starters. HappyCow notes 'vegan options available' including non-dairy cheese. The kitchen is shared and gluten-free and vegan alternatives are made on request. A vegan reviewer enjoyed a margherita pizza with vegan cheese. No dedicated vegan equipment is mentioned.
The lunch menu marks several dishes VG (vegan) and the website states vegan options are available on request. A HappyCow review confirms vegan pizza (with non-dairy cheese) and vegan pasta are available. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contamination is possible. Staff are reportedly accommodating. Best to confirm vegan options and preparation methods when ordering.
The menu marks dishes VE (Vegan) and VEA (Vegan Option Available) across most pasta sections, and several starters and sides carry the VE tag. A dedicated vegan option is available for several dishes, including the Arrabbiata Spaghetti, Aglio Olio Peperoncino Pappardelle, and Rose Rigatoni. However, the kitchen is shared—nothing suggests a dedicated preparation area or separate cookware. Staff training on cross-contamination is not documented. Best for vegans who can confirm details with the kitchen before ordering.