We vegans love exploring new vegan restaurants, especially when we are traveling. And these days, no matter where we travel there are amazing vegan dining options to choose from. This page shows some of the best vegan and vegan-friendly dining options contributed by members of our VeganTravel community. These eateries range from vegan fine dining restaurants to fast food takeout and smoothie bars. The vegan dining listings shown on this page were contributed, rated, and reviewed by your fellow vegans. We accept no advertising. Our goal is to provide a platform that truly respects and mirrors our collective vegan opinions and perspectives. As our global vegan community adds additional dining listings, and as we review and rate our favorites, the resulting listings will continually, and more accurately, reflect our global vegan dining preferences. Please consider reviewing and rating the eateries on this page so our vegan community can learn from your dining experiences. And if you know of any vegan eateries we missed, please consider adding them to our site.
Vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants and dining options in Israel
Tamara is a wonderful juice and smoothie stand on the corner of Dizengoff Street (a very popular street for dining) and Ben Gurion (a lovely tree lined pedestrian boulevard). They always use fresh seasonal fruits, and they make amazing green smoothies!
The Green Cat is the first all-vegan pizza place in Israel. They use cashew mozzarella cheese that they make themselves, and there are all kinds of veggie toppings, including roasted seitan!
Frishman is an unassuming traditional falafel stand that makes the most amazing tasting falafels, is reasonably priced, and lets add on as much pickled salad options as you would like. They are conveniently located in the center of Dizengoff (a very popular street for shopping and dining in Tel Aviv) on the corner of Dizengoff Street and Frishman Street. They have outdoor bench seating.
The cuisine at Village Green is inspired by many sources – ranging from North America, Europe, Asia, the Mediterranean countries, the Middle East to North Africa. As a result we combine a range of flavors which all co-exist harmoniously on the menu. For the hungry ones we offer a large variety to choose from our hot and cold salad-bar or from our daily selection of soups, lasagna, quiches, pies, stuffed veggies, burgers and many other dishes which all change daily. And for just a treat, you can enjoy a delicious array of home-baked cakes and desserts, plus excellent coffee, chocolate, and herbal teas.
There used to be six Buddha Burgers restaurants located in Israel, two in Tel Aviv, one in Haifa, one in Yoknam, one in Ranana, and one in Eilat.
Currently there is only one Buddha Burgers restaurant still open – it is the one located in Yoknam, at the G6 Shopping Mall.
This restaurant is located on the left outer side of the G shopping mall at the corner of Road No 70 and the road leading to Yoaknam Elit (HaTamar 2). This restaurant has a Kosher Certificate.
Sun. – Tue.: 10.00 – 19.00
Wed. – Thu.: 10.00 – 21.00
Fri.: 10.00 – 14.30
Sat.: Closed
Phone: 04-8266222
Zakaim feels more like a farmers’ market than a restaurant, with several wooden crates of fresh, colorful vegetables sitting on display near the open kitchen. Once visitors are seated however, it begins to feel more like an older relative’s home thanks to the vintage furnishings and mismatched china patterns. One look at the menu proves that it is undoubtedly a vegan paradise with meatless, dairy-free takes on stuffed cabbage, Iranian freekeh, and even Caesar salad sans anchovies.
מסעדת ירקות אורבנית במתחם שרונה בתל אביב.
An urban vegan restaurant in Sarona center, Tel Aviv.
This is a vegan fine dining restaurant in the Sarona center, which is a big food center in Tel Aviv. Located on the second floor on top of Little Italy, Miss Kaplan serves smaller dishes that are good for sharing. They do not offer an English menu yet, but the staff will happily translate, or can offer you a taster menu.
A vegan/vegetarian restaurant located in the Tel Aviv district of Israel which not only includes a restaurant, but also offers hostels for people visiting the area. This place often hosts events, and grows some of its food organically on the rooftop of the apartment where the hostels/restaurant are located.
The Restaurant:
Our first cooperative decision was to serve vegan food. It is highly important to us the food we offer will be attentive to our environment and compassionate to all living creatures of this world. Another step in the way to considerate nutrition was the decision not to support industries such as mineral water and Coca cola. Instead, we offer freshly squeezed juices. Most of our food was not processed in a factory, the sauces, the vegan cheeses and even the ketchup are all freshly made in our kitchen Every Monday nights and sometimes Friday noons – we host live musicians.
Mitz Marak is an all vegan cafe that serves a rotating variety of daily soups and fresh baked goods in Gaytayim. They also have smoothie and ice cream.
The Haj Kahil restaurant has been in business since 1973. They offer hummus, falafel, Soarmh and much more. This restaurant is primarily omnivore, but has vegan options available.
The Vegan Shawarma is a 100% vegan fast food joint on King George St in Tel Aviv. They serve up pizza, schnitzel burgers, burgers, salads, and frozen meals for takeaway, all fully plant-based.
Abu Shukri serves freshly in-house-made falafel, baba ghanoush, tahini, and hummus, with plenty of vegan options. Located in the Muslim quarter of the Old City, at station V on the Via Dolorosa.
Cremerie De L’eclair is creating tasty ice cream sandwiches out of the combination of warm French pastry and cold Italian ice cream. Best of all, they have vegan options!
Alegria means “joy” in Spanish, and this small restaurant and specialty food shop in Tel Aviv is serving up its own brand of plant-based joy with daily specials, desserts, soups, and salads. They also have packaged vegan and vegetarian items like cashew cheese for customers to take home with them.
Café Birenbaum, serves daily over 30 different hot vegetarian/vegan dishes, in addition to more than 30 types of salads. All dishes served are of freshly made from local, high-quality and carefully picked ingredients.
Te’enim is a vegetarian restaurant located in Jerusalem for more than 15 years.
The restaurant is located in the Even Yerushalaim building, with a lovely courtyard patio, and a large garden surrounding an olive tree facing diners. The restaurant offers a breathtaking view of the old city walls, and can be reached in from the Western Wall in just 10 minutes.
Te’enim offers a selection of vegetarian dishes with a colourful ethnic touch made by Chef Patrick. Ingredients include: whole grains, fresh-daily fruits and vegetables, herbs and freshly squeezed juices.
The restaurant also has a private room with a Jerusalem style décor suitable for special events.
Te’enim hosts summer events of up to 150 people, and winter events of up to 100.
Catering for up to 300 is also available.
The story behind Nanuchka is just as interesting as the menu. For years, the restaurant served traditional Georgian cuisine of meaty dumplings, cutlets, stews, and the like. But when owner and chef Nana Shrier became vegan in February 2014, so did her restaurant. Now it carries the proud title of ‘the first Georgian Vegan restaurant,’ where Shrier can be found frying spinach and bean cutlets instead of chicken, and stuffing traditional Georgian pastries with mushrooms instead of minced beef. One thing has remained the same though: The nostalgic décor with red walls adorned in Nana’s favorite poetry and Communist Era memorabilia.
Maoz Falafel on King George Street (near Ben Yehuda Street) in Jerusalem is small open store with a few tables outside, and makes some of Jerusalem’s best falafels.
Hummus Abu Hassan is a casual hummus restaurant in Tel Aviv. This location does not serve the other dishes you expect to find with hummus– they focus solely on different flavors of hummus served with warm pita.
This is a very popular spot, and not to be missed if you are in Jaffa!
