Whilst we’ve always used a vegan-friendly churros recipe, a traditional method inspired by authentic Spanish chocolaterias; our NEW menu offers a range of new vegan-friendly and droolworthy creations!
Category: Eateries
Being Vegan at ANU
On Campus (or really close to it) Eats
Bakery
“The campus bakery […] does a mean vegan not-sausage roll!”
Food Co-Op
“from 12-2 has $6 vegan lunches (usually rice and some sort of bean/veg stew/curry)”
“If you’re a unit like your’s truly you can get a refill for just another $4.”
Zambreros
“Zambreros is always quick and filling”
Coffee Lab
“if you’re looking for soy-based coffee, don’t both going anywhere else other than Coffee Lab or Coffee Grounds.”
Brod Burger
“Brod burger comes with a bunch of phat roast veggies. Not bad, but also not great.”
MiKebabz
“The kebab place makes nice falafels, either as a meal or in a wrap”
The Street Theater
“The Street Theatre used to have a couple of vegan options (I haven’t checked in a while), but they were a bit expensive and the portions not very big (pretty fancy and delicious though)”
Momos
“The momo place in the pop up has veggie momos (they are vegan)”
“The momos are delish. Half and half steam and fried goes down a treat with their home made chilli sauce.“
New Vegan Takeaway Shop! Penn Station, Mitchell
Daana Restaurant (Vegan-Friendly), Curtin
Posted to Vegan ACT Group by Howie Grace
Where: 83, Theodore Street, Curtin (Opp. Curtin Primary School)
Stirato Bakery Cafe (Vegan Friendly), Fyshwick
- Stirato Board
- Stirato Menu
- Stirato Drinks Menu
- Stirato Pies
- Stirato Pie Cross-Section
Address: 21/1 Iron Knobb Street, Fyshwick ACT 2609
Website: www.stirato.com.au
Stirato is a VERY accommodating and kid-friendly café (decked out with a furnished cubby house, and loads of indoor toys). There is a yummy vegan pie on the menu, and the staff are friendly, helpful, and willing to vegan-ise dishes and drinks.
Instagram: @stirato_bakery_cafe https://www.instagram.com/stirato_bakery_cafe/
Oliver’s Market (Vegan Friendly) in Gundagai, Goulburn and beyond

Oliver’s Gundagai
- Oliver’s Menu
- Iku Orange and Lemon Sago Pudding
See all their vegan items here: https://www.oliversrealfood.com.au/collections/vegan-friendly
Oliver’s is a new(ish) pit-stop located perfectly for road trips to or from Sydney, Melbourne, or anywhere in-between. There’s a bunch of healthy, vegan items on the menu (burritos, soups, curries, sushi, nuggets, chips, salads, juices, chia puddings, bliss balls, muffins… read: A LOT!), as well as packaged items (muesli, tea, popcorn, drinking chocolate…). They even sell DVD’s and books that most vegans will be familiar with (Cowspiracy, Forks Over Knives, etc.). Check it out!
Instagram: @oliversrealfood
Vegan Menu Items @ Toasted, Braddon
Rawsome Earth Cafe, Cooma
Have you heard about Rawsome Earth Cafe in Cooma? Offering so much yumminess its hard to choose a great healthy choice for a day trip or on the way to the snow.
Located 95 Commissioner st Cooma in Earth Song Wellness building behind Coles and opposite anytime fitness. The centre offers a variety of practitioners, yoga and a great little gift shop full of unique gifts from hand selected crystals to warm winter jackets there is something for everyone with 30% off selected sterling silver gemstone jewellery well worth the drive
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Thai Herb Restaurant, Harrison (Vegan-Friendly)
Original post by Luke Johnston
Thai Herb in Harrison have a lot of new vegan options on their online takeaway menu, just look for the little ‘V’ with a leaf sprout. Tried a vegan option Pad Thai. Other folks had the veggo option. Mine was full of veggies, fresh and tasty, theirs was mostly egg, little fresh veggies and too salty. I’d go back!
Au Lac Royal Vegetarian Cuisine, Woden Now Open! (3 September 2017)
Au Lac is a highly popular Vegan dining establishment with an extensive menu.
Continuing and Original Location: Shop 4/39 Woolley St, Dickson, ACT 2602, Ph: (02) 6262 8922
Second Canberra Location Coming Soon: Outside Woden Westfield on Corrina Street, Philip.
10% discount for card-holding members of Vegan ACT.
An Nguyen Vegan, Kingston – Opened 19 July 2017
Asian Noodle House, Belconnen (Vegan Section of Menu)
Original Post by Emily Ruthven
Hi everyone! Went to Belconnen Asian Noodle House for dinner tonight – I usually get take away but tonight I dined in and thought I’d check to see if there was anything else I could eat, and to my surprise found a vegan section!! Just thought I’d share for those who aren’t already aware
New Vegan Menu Items at Cafe Essen, Civic – Updated 26 June 2017
Vegan Menu Update!
At Cafe Essen located at 6 Garema pl in Civic, we now have a new range of vegan menu item’s:
- Vegan Sweet Potato & Pumpkin Stack.
- Vegan Stuffed Zucchini.
- Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Salad
- Spicy Tofu & Brown Rice Salad
And the Soups of the day including:
- Lentil
- Green vegetable
- Tomato & Basil.
Come feast your eyes on our new delight’s!
Review By Lisa Green (2016)
Location: Shop 5 6 Garema Pl, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Cafe Essen is somewhat of a Canberra institution located between Garema Place and Bunda Street in Civic. With a vast loose leaf tea selection, different coffee roasts to choose from and a pretty good hot chocolate it’s a great spot to catch up with others.
There are a range of clearly marked vegan options on the menu as well as the specials board. Meals include a vegan mexi-burger (kidney bean and corn chip patty with guacamole, jalapeno and vegan aoli in a bun) and a vegan breakfast bagel (baked beans, scrambled tofu, spinach, roasted capsicum and pepitas over a toasted bagel). There are also a number of items that can be made vegan or may be vegan, such as the bruschetta, curry, various salads and the soup of the day.
For a sweet treat Cafe Essen currently stock vegan cupcakes from Crafted and also have dairy-free smoothies that are vegan.
New Vegan Menu @ Kokomo’s, Bunda Street, Civic
Original Post by Kerryn Maxwell
The vegan menu at Kokomo’s. We had the flat bread, popcorn, sweet potato and the okra. All delicious!
Smiths Alternative Cafe & Bar, Civic (Updated Menu 9 June 2017)
Be sure to specify the vegan chai
Original Post by Sarah Michelle Thomson (21 June 2017)
Smith’s Alternative will now be proudly stocking RealChai vegan chai powder! Meaning you can absolutely come in for a 100% vegan chai latte with soy or almond milk ❤️
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Original Post by Sarah Michelle Thomson (9 June 2017)
Newwwwww things at Smiths! Some new breakfast options, garlic bread (subject to availability because I literally eat it by the kilo) and a loaded sweet potato 😍 hope to see you soon!!
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Original Post By Erin McKay, Manager, Smith’s Alternative Cafe and Bar
Hi everyone! If you haven’t already, you should come by Smiths Alternative, we are baking in the cafe, and have LOTS of vegan goodies! 🙂 we use Bonsoy in our coffees, and are looking for any and all criticisms and advice on what you’re looking for 🙂 we’re open 7am til late, so come check us out! xo
At the moment we’ve got wraps and sandwiches, I use nuttelex, and we will be working on expanding a bit more, but it’s mostly baked goods. The chocolate tart in the top right is gluten free as well as vegan :).
Round Pizza (Formerly Walter G’s) New Vegan Pizzas + Dessert! – May 2017
New Vegan Menu (As of May 2017):
- VEGAN SUPREME: Tomato base, vegan ham, vegan pepperoni, mushrooms, roasted red capsicum, spanish onion, fresh capsicum, olives, chunky cut pineapple topped with vegan mozzarella.
- VEGAN VEGI PESTO: Tomato base, baby spinach, mushrooms, roasted red capsicum, grilled eggplant, cherry tomatoes topped with vegan mozzarella garnished with vegan basil pesto aioli.
- VEGAN PEPPERONI: Tomato & olive base, vegan pepperoni, spanish onion, fresh green capsicum, chilli flakes topped with vegan mozzarella.
- VEGAN MEXICAN: Salsa base, vegan chorizo, spanish onion, jalapeños topped with vegan mozzarella with a side of avocado salsa & corn chips
- VEGAN PERI CHICKEN: Tomato base, vegan chicken, red roasted capsicum, caramelised onion, fresh capsicum, pineapple topped with vegan mozzarella garnished with vegan peri peri aioli.
- VEGAN BARBECUE CHICKEN: Smokey barbecue base, vegan chicken, spanish onion, vegan feta cheese, mushrooms, spring onion topped with vegan mozzarella.
- VEGAN CHEESY GARLIC BREAD
Sweets:
- VEGAN CHOCOLATE PIZZA: Vegan chocolate base, fresh strawberries and banana topped with vegan chocolate sauce drizzle and icing sugar.
- VEGAN DARK CHOCOLATE DOUGHNUT
Original Post by Laila – April 2017
Just had a chat with the owner of Walter G’s! He’s going to make sure they never run out of daiya cheese again and is getting the hook up from the supplier AND due to the vegan pizza’s being such a popular demand they are going to create FIVE new vegan pizza’s and a vegan dessert! 😍
Angel’s Railway Cafe Vegan Menu – Goulburn, NSW
Local Press Cafe, Braddon (New Winter Menu with Vegan Items)
Frugii Dessert Laboratory, Braddon (Vegan Friendly)
By Lisa Green
Location: Ground Floor, ORI Building, 30 Lonsdale Street, Braddon
Frugii Dessert Laboratory is often touted as having some of the best icecream and most creative desserts in Canberra.
Thankfully vegans don’t have to miss out! The sorbets on offer are usually vegan and there is always at least two on offer. The flavours change every couple of days and range from single fruit flavours (such as peach, mango, lime, berry) to the more interesting such as strawberry & balsamic vinegar, watermelon mint and apple cinnamon and to the more alcoholic gin and tonic, cider, champagne and shiraz. The range seems to be endless.
In addition to the sorbets there are also a couple of vegan desserts. Frugii desserts are amazing to look at and also to taste. The first vegan offering coffee caramel creamaux, banana cheesecake, and a chocolate coconut mousse finished with cacao nibs. It is an amazing balance of flavours and textures and when first launched a weekend’s worth of desserts sold out in a night. Their second vegan dessert is a cherry ripe offering with layers of chocolate and cherry with a pipette of cherry sauce!
The Fish Shack, Civic (Vegan-Friendly)
Location: Petrie Plaza. off Bunda Street.
It came as a surprise to us to discover that The Fish Shack located in Petrie Plaza off Bunda Street has a well populated Vegan menu! You can go for the authentic beer-battered Vegan fish and chips or you can opt for the healthier grilled version. Or, if you want to try both, you can ask for 3 pieces of grilled and three pieces of beer-battered Vegan fish and chips. Their Vegan Laksa is very spicy, filling and the perfect thing for a chilly day though it is a very good idea to ask for mild if you aren’t good at handling heat. It is filled with delicious laksa broth, noodles, beansprouts, sweet potato, potato, tofu and some grilled Vegan fish so it is best to eat it by itself. If you’re looking for a quick bite to eat, go for the beer-battered Vegan Fish Burger :).
- Vegan Fish and Chips (half grilled and half beer-battered)
- Vegan Fish Burger
- Vegan Fish Laksa
Vegan Menu Originally Posted by Ana Brandon
Website: http://www.thefishshack.com.au/index.html
If you are on a computer, click here to get the latest Vegan ACT facebook group goss on The Fish Shack.