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Best vegetarian restaurants in Johannesburg

6 venues in Johannesburg rated S to B for vegetarian, every tier backed by cited sources.

The Fussy Vegan Greenside restaurant

The Fussy Vegan Greenside

Randburg · Vegan · €€

As a fully vegan kitchen, every dish is automatically vegetarian. The venue's own site and HappyCow listing confirm no animal products are used.

Honest caveat, A single Google review notes inconsistent quality at the Greenside branch compared to Fourways, with some dishes arriving reheated and kale served raw.

MonClosed
Tue11:00am - 7:00pm
Wed11:00am - 7:00pm
Thu11:00am - 7:00pm
Fri11:00am - 8:00pm
Sat11:00am - 8:00pm
Sun10:00am - 3:00pm
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Beetfresh Cafe

Johannesburg · Vegan

Fully plant-based cafe: 100% of dishes are vegan, which naturally makes them vegetarian as well. No animal products of any kind are used across the daily menu, frozen meals, smoothies, and specials.

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Asian Herbivore Restaurant

Johannesburg · Brunch · Japanese · €€

The menu is entirely vegetarian with a strong vegan slant. HappyCow lists it as 'Vegetarian / Vegan-friendly / Lacto / Ovo' and all menu items on Uber Eats are plant-based. It is a vegetarian restaurant, so vegetarian eaters can be confident.

Mon11:00am - 9:00pm
Tue11:00am - 9:00pm
Wed11:00am - 9:00pm
Thu11:00am - 9:00pm
Fri11:00am - 9:00pm
Sat11:00am - 9:00pm
Sun11:00am - 9:00pm

Polpetta's FAQ confirms they offer vegetarian options. As an Italian restaurant serving pasta and pizza, vegetarian dishes are routinely available from a shared kitchen. Staff can advise on specific choices when asked.

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Salvation Cafe - 44 Stanley

Johannesburg · Cafe · Brunch

The venue is a cafe serving international cuisine for breakfast and lunch, with a focus on made-to-order dishes. HappyCow lists it as 'Veg-options' (Lacto, Ovo) and notes it serves meat, so vegetarian options are available but the kitchen is shared. No marked menu or dedicated equipment is mentioned.

Mon8:00am - 4:00pm
Tue8:00am - 4:00pm
Wed8:00am - 4:00pm
Thu8:00am - 4:00pm
Fri8:00am - 4:00pm
Sat8:00am - 4:00pm
Sun8:00am - 4:00pm
PROUD MARY restaurant

PROUD MARY

Johannesburg · Cafe

The menu offers vegetarian options including labelled vegan dishes that are also suitable for vegetarians. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contamination is possible. Staff are described as accommodating.

Mon7:30am - 11:00pm
Tue7:30am - 11:00pm
Wed7:30am - 11:00pm
Thu7:30am - 11:00pm
Fri7:30am - 11:00pm
Sat7:30am - 11:00pm
Sun7:30am - 11:00pm