14 Johannesburg restaurants rated for vegan, every tier backed by cited sources.
The entire bakery is free of gluten and wheat by policy: no gluten-containing ingredients are brought into the kitchen.
The Fussy Vegan Greenside operates as a fully vegan takeaway restaurant across three locations in Johannesburg. Its entire menu is plant-based, and no animal products enter the kitchen at any point.
stockThe cafe is 100% plant-based: the website states '100% Plant based food' and every dish on every daily menu and frozen meal page is fully vegan—no meat, dairy, eggs, or honey listed in any ingredient description.
stockVicky's Veganry is described on its site as a 'Plant Based Baker' and uses 'vegan' in its identity. One reviewer specifically recommended it to all vegans looking for high quality cakes and baked goods.
stockHappyCow lists several vegan options on the menu: vegan shakshuka, falafel Buddha bowl, avocado & hummus toastie, and Mexican chilli. A vegan reviewer confirms these choices.
The menu includes several labelled vegan dishes such as Bombay Frittata, dark chocolate frappe, mushroom dumplings, and falafel salad. The kitchen is shared with non-vegan items, so cross-contamination is possible.
HappyCow lists specific vegan dishes (chickpea avocado salad, falafel burger, coconut curry, vegan pizza, shroom & marrow pasta) and states 'vegan options available'.
stockAlmost everything on the menu is vegan or can be made vegan, according to HappyCow reviews. The Uber Eats menu shows vegan items like 'Beefy Ramen' (plant-based beef) and 'Spicy Chick'n Ramen'.
Polpetta's FAQ confirms that the restaurant offers vegan options. As an Italian restaurant with a shared kitchen, cross-contamination with dairy and egg is possible. Staff can provide guidance on specific vegan dishes.
MOD Pizza offers a gluten-friendly crust and a cauliflower crust.
stockThe menu does not indicate which items contain gluten, but staff understand what is safe and can discuss the options.
stockOne starter (roasted butternut and gorgonzola pot) is described as 'ideal for vegetarians', but the menu does not consistently mark vegetarian options and kitchen practices for vegetarian preparation are not detailed.
A third-party directory tags the venue as 'Glutenvrij Ja' (gluten-free yes) and a tourism listing mentions 'wheat-and-gluten-free alternatives', but no details on kitchen practice, dedicated equipment, or cross-contamination protocols are available.
Several articles mention a gluten-free laffa option, and the Wanderlog place page lists gluten-free choices.