
The Poke Co.
The Poke Co. has multiple HappyCow reviews confirming clearly labeled vegan options, including a Garden Gate bowl, tofu, eggplant, and mushroom bowls, as well as build-your-own bowls with vegan bases.
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The Poke Co. has multiple HappyCow reviews confirming clearly labeled vegan options, including a Garden Gate bowl, tofu, eggplant, and mushroom bowls, as well as build-your-own bowls with vegan bases. Staff awareness of vegan needs is noted. The restaurant's website advertises catering for 'vegan friends'. However, it is not a dedicated vegan kitchen. Meat and fish are served, and shared prep areas are used. Menu items are marked per community reports.
[1] Verified blog The Poke Co., pokecoct.com
The official site lists 6 locations across Cape. Catering mentions vegan friends, and smoothies are described as dairy-free on Instagram.fetched May 15, 2026[2] Aggregator The Poke Co. - Cape Town Restaurant - HappyCow, HappyCow
The source lists the venue as offering vegan options, and reviews confirm clearly labeled vegan bowls and a few gluten-free vegan options, though the venue is not strictly vegan.fetched May 15, 2026[3] Verified blog The Poké Co. - Review - Sydney - Cape Town - The Infatuation, theinfatuation.com
A 2019 review tags the restaurant with 'Gluten-Free Options' and 'Cheap Eats' and describes it as fast-casual with sustainable fish.fetched May 15, 2026[4] Verified blog The Poke Co., pokecoct.com
The cited source duplicates the official website, matching the content of blog-pokecoct-com-1.fetched May 15, 2026HappyCow lists the venue as 'Veg-options' and includes a review from a vegetarian diner who ate there twice. Multiple vegan and vegetarian bowl options are available with marked labels. Shared kitchen with meat and fish means cross-contamination is possible. No vegetarian-specific accreditation or dedicated area exists.
[1] Verified blog The Poke Co., pokecoct.com
The official site lists 6 locations across Cape. Catering mentions vegan friends, and smoothies are described as dairy-free on Instagram.fetched May 15, 2026[2] Aggregator The Poke Co. - Cape Town Restaurant - HappyCow, HappyCow
The source lists the venue as offering vegan options, and reviews confirm clearly labeled vegan bowls and a few gluten-free vegan options, though the venue is not strictly vegan.fetched May 15, 2026The Infatuation tags the venue as having 'Gluten-Free Options'. Evendo mentions gluten-free options generally. A HappyCow reviewer noted 'a few Gluten free vegan options'. No dedicated fryer, no marked gluten-free menu, and no accreditation exist. Staff knowledge is unverified for Cape Town locations. A shared kitchen that also serves gluten-containing items presents a cross-contamination risk.
[1] Aggregator The Poke Co. - Cape Town Restaurant - HappyCow, HappyCow
The source lists the venue as offering vegan options, and reviews confirm clearly labeled vegan bowls and a few gluten-free vegan options, though the venue is not strictly vegan.fetched May 15, 2026[2] Verified blog The Poké Co. - Review - Sydney - Cape Town - The Infatuation, theinfatuation.com
A 2019 review tags the restaurant with 'Gluten-Free Options' and 'Cheap Eats' and describes it as fast-casual with sustainable fish.fetched May 15, 2026[3] Verified blog Savor the Freshness at The Poke Co., evendo.com
Evendo listing mentions vegan and gluten-free options, 4.6 rating from 461 reviews.fetched May 15, 2026The restaurant's official Instagram account posted that its smoothies are dairy-free. No other evidence of dairy-free options for the rest of the menu exists. The menu is not marked for dairy, and staff training on dairy allergens has not been confirmed. Dairy is likely present in some sauces or toppings by default.
[1] Verified blog The Poke Co., pokecoct.com
The official site lists 6 locations across Cape. Catering mentions vegan friends, and smoothies are described as dairy-free on Instagram.fetched May 15, 2026[2] Verified blog The Poke Co., pokecoct.com
The cited source duplicates the official website, matching the content of blog-pokecoct-com-1.fetched May 15, 2026Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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