The first day of November is off to a great start with World Vegan Day! Dating back to 1994, this international day celebrates animal rights and spreads awareness about a vegan lifestyle.
Join the movement and read on for a quick low down on veganism and to find out where you’ll discover some delicious vegan tucker to get amongst this exciting day!
What is veganism? Veganism (also referred to as plant-based) is a diet free from dairy, eggs, meat and anything containing animal-derived ingredients. As well as food, vegans choose to rid their lives of animal products including fashion, beauty, cosmetics and anything else that includes cruelty to animals.
Why do people go vegan? Most people convert to a plant-based diet because of their compassion to animals, some people convert to improve their health and wellbeing and others convert because of their concern for the environment.
People often misinterpret veganism as it’s much more than a diet, it’s a lifestyle change for the better! Believe it or not vegans can eat everything non-vegans eat including pizza, burgers, pasta, toasties, cake, ice cream, chocolate… everything – just an alternative version!
People usually associate veganism with being too difficult and limited but we’re super lucky that more and more vegan options are popping up every single day! Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian or none of the above, everyone can celebrate World Vegan Day with our favourite vegan finds around Brisbane that we’ve complied for you below – you can thank us later!
THE GREEN EDGE, WINDSOR – Pasta
Worked up an appetite? The Green Edge’s ever-changing pasta dishes popping up on the menu are sure to satisfy your carb cravings.
VEGANYUMM, EVERTON PARK – Cakes
Vegans can have their cake and eat it too! This vegan bakery is on a mission to change the world one bite at a time.
RAW SQUEEZE, VARIOUS LOCATIONS – Salad Bowls
Grab n’ go with a delicious flavour-packed salad bowl from the cabinet that are housemade fresh daily!
CIAO GELATO, NUNDAH – Gelato
Finding dairy-free gelato with cookie dough is a breeze when you visit this joint, with around 10 flavours each week you’re in for a treat!
NUTRI-HITT, HAMILTON – Raw Treats
Perk yourself up when that 3pm slump hits with a sweet treat, that is as delicious as it is healthy, vegan, paleo, gluten free and refined sugar free!
VEGE RAMA, BRISBANE CBD & WEST END – Pizza
Who’s up for a pizza party? Veggie topped pizza with delicious cheese alternatives, no regrets here!
GOVINDA’S, BRISBANE CBD, FORTITUDE VALLEY & WEST END – Indian
Load up your plate in this vegetarian-only Hare Krishna buffet style café. Choose from plenty of vegan options including curries, dhals, kofta balls, samosas, salads and more!
KISS THE BERRY, VARIOUS LOCATIONS – Acai Bowls
Acai bowls is what these specialists do and oh my do they do them well! These fruity bowls of heaven are perfect for the warm weather.
LOVING HUT, MT GRAVATT – Lasagna
This 100% vegan lasagna tastes just as good as the real deal… Rich, creamy and full of flavour, we think it’s even better!
EVOLVE ORGANICS, NEWSTEAD – Nachos
Holy guacamole, vegan nachos is happiness in a bowl! Full of wholefoods, this plant-based dish is a nourishing alternative.
MISS BLISS, WEST END – Waffles
Start your day right with waffles, because who doesn’t love them! Breakfast doesn’t have to be boring, especially when these bad boys are on the menu.
VEGEME, SOUTH BRISBANE – Asian
Everyone loves an Asian feast, you’ll want to devour everything in sight with deep-fried goodness, dumplings, fried rice, bibimbap, noodles, soup and stir-fries on the menu!
PINEAPPLE EXPRESS, HAMILTON & FORTITUDE VALLEY – Fresh Salads
You do make friends with salad! They aren’t all boring… Especially when they’re topped with fresh fruit, tofu, mango chilli & mint dressing and fresh avocado.
COCO BLISS, VARIOUS LOCATIONS – Hummus & Caramelised Sourdough
Breakfast doesn’t have to be fancy… Hummus and caramelised onion on sourdough is enough to make your tastebuds sing!
MOO FREE BURGERS, EVERTON PARK – Burgers
Usually parked outside Charlie’s Fruit Market, this food truck serves up some of the best burgers you would have eaten. Plus, no cruelty – even better!
PHAT PHO, TENERIFFE – Vietnamese Pho
Struggling to find a hearty pho soup to warm your soul? This vegan bowl is phat with flavour and completely un-pho-gettable!
DOUGHNUT TIME, FORTITUDE VALLEY – Doughnuts
We’re spoilt for choice this year with the four jam-packed vegan doughnuts made especially for World Vegan Day including Rose Before Bros, Long Live A$AP, Liam Hemsworthy and Pump Up The Jam – run, don’t walk!
NYC BAGELS, WEST END – Bagels
Who knew bagels could bring so much joy to your life?! One bite of the ‘vegan’ and you’ll be hooked!
SUKI, NEWSTEAD & SOUTHBANK – Poké Bowls
Eat the rainbow in a poké bowl, choose your base, add tempeh or tofu, sauce it up, fill it full of veggies and top it off with extras. We assure you they will blow your mind!
SUBURBAN CAFÉ, WEST END – Avo Toast
Avocado fixes everything! This filling, healthy and delicious dish is a vegan favourite go-to snack!
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