Best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Tallinn
Tallinn has a rather active vegan community. So it's no surprise that there are plenty of vegetarian and vegan eateries in the city.
We've listed several of the capital's cafes and restaurants that boast vegan delicacies. Understandably, absolutely every foodie is welcome to enjoy these establishments.
Vegan Old Town
Situated on the romantic Rataskaevu Street in the Old Town which is famous for its gorgeous well, Vegan Restaurant V opened its doors more than ten years ago. During that time, V was the first and only vegan restaurant in Tallinn and the rest of Estonia. V has since become the crown jewel of Tallinn’s vegan restaurants and has also received a number of vegan food awards.
The menu at V consists solely of plant-based products – and there are plenty of delicious options. V treats its guests to a rotation of starters, main courses, soups, salads and desserts. The display window is stacked with enticing cakes and muffins and the drinks selection contains juices and smoothies, various teas and coffees and premium vegan wines and beers.
The delicious food items at V are full of positivity and offer everyone the chance to drop their preconceptions regarding vegan food. It is also an indicator that V is in fact a favourite of many meat lovers. The small restaurant is almost always full to capacity, so it's worth booking in advance.
The cafe Must Puudel, with its retro vibes and colourful interior, is also located nearby. It's not a plant-based cafe, but the menu includes delicious vegan dishes. Vegetarians have also not been forgotten elsewhere – vegan dishes can be found in restaurants such as Rataskaevu 16 the Indian restaurant Elevant.
If you have a sweet tooth, head to the Karu Talu Šokolaad dessert shop, located on the narrow Voorimehe Street. The name should tell you exactly what to expect, and there are also vegan chocolates available. The large variety of flavours means there is a lot to try, such as chocolates flavoured with coffee, sea salt or Vana-Tallinn liqueur.
From downtown to Kadriorg and beyond
Long-time fan favourite café-restaurant NOP awaits guests in Kadriorg, best known for its beautiful park and palace. The restaurant’s menu focuses on organic food, supplemented by many vegan options. People can also purchase a variety of wonderful items for home cooking from the cafe’s small shop.
In the Rotermann district, whose old industrial milieu has been transformed into an exciting urban environment, guests will find the cosy health bar Purée. The menu does not contain any meat, but eggs and dairy products are used in some food items. There are several menu items that are appropriate for vegans who wish to avoid all animal products. The bar is open during office hours and it offers an alternating lunch menu. Additionally, they serve breakfast, salads, freshly squeezed juices, and a variety of healthy smoothies.
Lokaal Tilk, recently opened on Pärnu Road, is a vegan cafe with a fun and colourful artistic flair, where you can enjoy ramen, sandwiches, hearty salads and fresh pastries. There is also a four-legged staff member, Siia the cafe dog.
A little further away, in the ARS Arts Centre, is the all-natural Klorofüll that serves vegan canteen-style food. The menu only features a few dishes at a time, but Klorofüll also hosts brunch as well as other special events. Keep an eye on the cafe's social media for more information.
Uus Maailm’s vegan duo
The Uus Maailm subdistrict is a stone’s throw away from the City Centre, offering two vegan cafes to locals and guests alike. They are at two opposite corners of the area, so visiting both gives a fantastic overview of everything else happening in the subdistrict.
BOPP is a messenger of healthy food, with a menu that has some animal products. There are plenty of fully vegan options, such as rice and quinoa bowls, wraps, sandwiches, and smoothies. The cake selection offers delightful surprises every day.
Kringel is a café with a fully vegan menu packed with alternating lunch offers, smaller and larger meals as well as the Estonian kringel and other cakes and baked goods.
The vegan wonders of North Tallinn
The Baltic Station Market which borders the trendy Kalamaja region has a lot of vegan food establishments. For example, the restaurant Veg Machine, a cute food stand whose short but laudable menu represents the best that vegan street food has to offer. There are a couple of tables and a few high stools that guests can use.
From the canopied outdoor market, you can head straight to the tiny vegan café Veg B12 Cafe, which serves a selection of porridges, soups, salads and cakes.
The market also houses Japanese restaurant Tokumaru, which provides several vegan options. The restaurant chain that has earned numerous accolades can also be found in the Solaris Centre and T1 Shopping Centre.
The vegan selection of Rohe Café, which you can find across the road from the market, includes breakfast options as well as salads, pasta, burgers, soups and bowls from noon until night.
Rohe’s sister café Nihe is located in the Telliskivi Creative City. This vegan cafe also includes a great selection of pastries as well as lunch offerings, an all-day brunch and heartier foods from pasta to burgers.
A fantastic spot to visit on the way towards Pelguranna is the enchanting Ristikheina Café. This cafe-restaurant located in an old wooden house always has a number of vegan-friendly foods on offer and delicious vegan cakes in the shop windows. Modern cafes belonging to the same chain can also be found in the Baltic Station Market and Ülemiste Centre.
