If you are inviting guests or delegates from around the world to your event, it is wise to become familiar with the vegetarian restaurants in your area so that these can be suggested, if necessary. South Africa’s fresh produce is abundant, but we are a meat-eating nation to a large degree. Therefore, vegan, vegetarian or vegetarian-friendly (those that serve both meat and vegetarian dishes) restaurants or shops are valuable resources to incoming visitors that prefer to dine only on non-meat products.
JOHANNESBURG
Gingko (Parkview)
Tel: 011 486 3361)
Serves breakfast and lunch with an extensive buffet. Organic coffee and smoothies are a real treat.
Fresh Earth (Emmarentia)
Tel: 011 646 4404
Fax: 011 646 3470
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.freshearth.co.za
An all-in-one food store and deli that includes clothing, health food supplements and even cosmetics.
The Greenside Café
Mobile: 076 689 8983
Almost every single dish on the menu is vegan.
Spiceburg
Tel: 011 486 2255
For an authentically Indian experience, sample the vegan menu at Spiceburg.
Fruits and Roots (Bryanston)
Tel: 011 463 2928
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.fruitsandroots.co.za
Tofu and carob set the health scene perfectly.
Baps Shayona (Mayfair)
Tel: 011 837 2407
One of Johannesburg’s best vegetarian restaurants, this eatery offers fabulous cuisine at great prices.
Greenlands Wholefoods (Parkview)
Tel: 011 486 3361
Greenlands Wholefoods offers ideal dishes to those that are vegans, vegetarians, allergic to eggs or lactose-intolerant.
DURBAN
Earthmother Café and Shop (Bulwer Road)
Tel: 031 202 1527
This café and shop offers options for vegans, as well as those who cannot eat eggs or milk products. The food is organic and outdoor seating is available.
Krishna’s Cuisine (Bhaktivedanta Swami Circle)
Tel: 031 403 3328
Situated within the Hare Krishna temple.
CAPE TOWN
Bella Vegan (Simon’s Town)
Tel: 021 786 2428
Popular amongst locals and tourists alike, Bella Vegan is sure to tantalise your vegan taste buds.
Café Jo Brown (Long Street)
Tel: 021 424 0920
Vegan and lacto vegetarian meals are the order of the day.
Health for Life (Claremont)
Tel: 021 671 4000
This health store-cum-restaurant is well-stocked with superior quality raw and cooked goods.
Lola’s (Long Street)
Tel: 021 423 0885
In the hub of Cape Town, diners are sure to get more than a tasty mouthful.
Sophea Gallery and Tibetan Teahouse (Simon’s Town)
Tel: 021 786 1544
Zucchinis (Loop Street)
Tel: 021 424 8571
Open for breakfast and lunch, this vegetarian restaurant is situated in the heart of the city centre.
PORT ELIZABETH
Rasooie Ethnic Indian Cuisine (Walmer)
Tel: 041 581 0333
An authentic Indian restaurant with a delicious, extensive vegetarian menu.
