15 vegan-friendly cities for travelers

London has been crowned the world’s best city for vegans for the fourth consecutive year, according to HappyCow’s Top 10 Vegan-Friendly Cities list for 2025. Plant-based dining isn’t just trendy anymore. It’s global.

Here’s a list of destinations where vegan travelers can feast without fear, from bustling metropolises with hundreds of dedicated eateries to smaller cities where local traditions naturally align with plant-based living.

London

With over 3,600 vegan-friendly listings, London remains the global leader in the rankings for the fourth year running, boasting over 150 fully vegan restaurants and hundreds of shops, bakeries, and cafés. The diversity borders on ridiculous. You can expect to eat anything from buttery vegan croissants and gluten-free bakes, to fully vegan pizzerias and vegan fine dining.

Temple of Seitan draws queues around the block for its mock chicken. And coffee shops stock multiple milk alternatives as standard. Not bad for a city once famous for bland cuisine.

Berlin

According to Happy Cow, Berlin is home to over 1,200 vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants — it’s pretty much guaranteed that you won’t go hungry here. The city’s progressive culture makes veganism feel less like a dietary choice and more like the norm.

Berlin remains Europe’s Capital of Vegan, with more exclusively vegan restaurants than any other city on the continent. From döner kebab shops serving seitan to fine dining establishments, the options sprawl across every neighborhood.

Bangkok

Bangkok is home to over 450 vegan and vegan-friendly spots, and it keeps growing! Thai cuisine naturally lends itself to plant-based eating, with coconut milk, tofu, and fresh vegetables forming the backbone of traditional dishes.

Among the city’s best vegan-friendly spots is May Veggie Home, which serves up meatless grilled bacon and fried “fish” as well as traditional meals such as panaeng curry and pad Thai. Street vendors understand the concept of “gin jae” — Buddhist vegetarian food that’s essentially vegan.

Los Angeles

LA has solidified its reputation as a haven for plant-based eaters. From chic cafés serving up avocado toast to hole-in-the-wall joints dishing out mouthwatering vegan tacos, the city offers a smorgasbord of options to wow even the most discerning taste buds.

The sprawl works in vegans’ favor here. Different neighborhoods serve different cravings. Venice Beach for health-conscious smoothie bowls. Arts District for experimental cuisine. Although it’s seen a drop in vegan restaurants and businesses, LA has consistently featured in HappyCow’s list of vegan-friendly cities, with its 50 fully vegan restaurants and over 2,500 total vegan-friendly venues offering quality plant-based food and plenty of events.

Portland

Portland earned top marks from PETA as America’s #1 Vegan-Friendly City for 2016, and many vegans around the world would strongly agree. Portland offers fresh and innovative food options and tops the rankings for its density of vegan establishments per capita.

The city’s quirky food truck scene includes numerous plant-based options. And you’ll find vegan strip clubs here if that’s your thing. Only in Portland.

Taipei

This year, Taipei takes the top spot on PETA’s list, thanks in part to its array of vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants. Taiwan’s capital, Taipei, won the title of ‘Asia’s Most Vegan-Friendly City’ in 2016. Buddhist culture drives much of the plant-based dining scene.

Taipei is home to about 300 vegetarian restaurants, most of which are Buddhist. The city even has an all-vegan supermarket. Street food vendors understand veganism well enough to modify traditional dishes on request.

Tel Aviv

Israel’s modern seaside city hosts the world’s largest vegan festival, Vegan-Fest Tel Aviv, and was recently ranked the #1 Best Destination for Vegan Travelers by The Daily Meal. “Veganism here is a way of life,” says Keren Brown, who’s lived in Tel Aviv for three years and writes on the city’s dining scene.

Miss Kaplan’s carrot dog — a large, smoked carrot marinated in Jack Daniels — became legendary among plant-based travelers. The Mediterranean diet’s focus on vegetables, legumes, and olive oil makes adaptation seamless.

Ho Chi Minh City

I’m surprised Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) doesn’t get talked about more in vegan travel guides. It is quite easily the vegan capital of Asia (and the most vegan-friendly city in Vietnam). The variety of vegan food in HCMC is also staggering. You can start the morning off with a delicious bowl of vegan phở and end it with a delicious cashew cheese baguette.

Buddhist tradition means many local restaurants already understand plant-based cooking. Plus, the city’s vibrant café culture makes for excellent coffee spots with oat milk options.

Mexico City

Significant growth in Mexico City and Ho Chi Minh City have earned them their first appearances in the top 10. Some of the best vegan food I’ve ever had has come from Mexico City. They have a great range of vegan Mexican spots where you can eat for cheap, as well as some finer establishments.

The city’s trendy La Condesa neighborhood gets compared to Berlin for good reason. Street vendors sell naturally vegan options like elote (corn on the cob) and fresh fruit with chili. Mexican cuisine adapts beautifully to plant-based eating.

Toronto

Toronto also hosts a bevy of vegetarian/vegan festivals and major events, including the two-week Veggielicious celebration and Veg Food Fest, one of North America’s largest vegan festivals. Canada’s multiculturalism translates into diverse plant-based options reflecting the city’s immigrant communities.

The city houses Canada’s first vegan wine bar. Cold winters mean hearty comfort food gets the vegan treatment here.

Singapore

Thanks to its roaring vegan scene, “The Lion City” has earned the number two spot on PETA’s list of the Top 10 Vegan-Friendly Cities in Asia. Singapore is often lauded as a foodie paradise. Today is an exciting, developing vegan scene with, at last count, about 50 vegan restaurants to sample.

Hawker centers — those massive food courts locals love — usually feature vegetarian stalls with vegan options. The government’s sustainability push creates supportive policies for plant-based businesses.

Budapest

Budapest is undoubtedly one of the best destinations for vegan travelers in the world. Not only are there plenty of restaurants offering vegan food in Budapest, but quite a few of them actually come up with veganized Hungarian dishes! From vegan goulash, csusza, and stew to vegan Hungarian cakes, you can find everything a non-vegan can!

The city even has a fully vegan bakery. Local supermarkets stock better vegan ranges than many Western cities. Budget-friendly prices make extended stays feasible for plant-based travelers.

Chennai

In a country where roughly half its citizens have meat-free diets, finding vegan options is certainly no difficult task. The four-million-strong city of Chennai is India’s leader of the veggie-friendly pack, due in part to its location in South India, a region known for using less dairy products and meats in everyday cuisine.

The city of Chennai is leading the pack in the animal-free lifestyle. Located on the southeast coast, it has become a vegan hotspot — you can tuck into a huge range of vegan versions of Indian favorites here, with plenty of rice, pulses, and coconut milk blended with spices making exotic dishes that are sure to delight. Even high-end establishments cater well to plant-based diners.

Amsterdam

Hop on the train and head to Amsterdam! The direct Eurostar route is just over three hours, and once you get there, you’ll have around 500 vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants to check out. The Dutch capital’s liberal attitude extends to dietary choices.

Bike-friendly infrastructure makes restaurant hopping easier. The city’s international character means cuisines from around the world get vegan interpretations. Coffee culture runs deep, with plant milk standard everywhere.

Lisbon

Lisbon’s vegan scene is rapidly expanding, with a boom in new vegan-friendly businesses seeing it shoot up the rankings from number 10 last year. Portugal’s coastal location means fresh produce year-round. Traditional pastries get vegan makeovers at local bakeries.

The city’s hills provide dramatic backdrops for plant-based dining. Affordable prices make it attractive for budget-conscious vegan travelers. Pastel de nata, the famous custard tart, now comes in dairy-free versions.

Eating green, traveling wide

Plant-based travel keeps expanding globally. These cities prove that vegan dining isn’t about limitation — it’s about exploration through a compassionate lens.

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