16x The best restaurants for a vegan lunch in Amsterdam

Are you looking for a nice place to have lunch outside in? On this page you will find the best restaurants for a delicious vegan lunch in Amsterdam.

By KATELIJNE

| Revised on 12 December 2024.

What are the best restaurants for a vegan lunch in Amsterdam?

Amsterdam has a real lunch culture. Going out for lunch with a friend during the lunch break, or enjoy a brunch at the weekend, we love it! Fortunately, many restaurants now have a vegan lunch dish on their menu. But something other than a hummus sandwich would also be nice. That is why RestauPlant has listed the restaurants with the best vegan dishes on the menu.

These are the best restaurants for a vegan lunch in Amsterdam

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Wild & the Moon - Kinkerstraat

Wild & the Moon is a Parisian vegan concept that has now opened multiple restaurants in Amsterdam. It's a movement created by a group of like-minded chefs, nutritionists and naturopaths who want to share their way of life. Above all, they believe in nutritious food that is good for the planet and also very tasty. They offer a selection of cold-pressed juices, vegetable drinks, smoothies, salads, soups, desserts, super bowls and snacks. All products are supplied by organic and responsible agricultural suppliers. They do not use refined sugars, additives, preservatives, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), gluten or dairy products. + More info

Healthy
International
Dutch
Biological
Sustainable

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32 vegan
100% plant-based restaurant

Kinkerstraat 334, 1053 GE · Amsterdam

8,0 Very good 3 reviews Very good (3)

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SOIL vegan cafe - West

SOIL opened its doors in 2018 on the Bilderdijkstraat. SOIL was born out of the desire to share appreciation for high quality food with as many people as possible. A vegan cafe with a clear vision: Plant-based food, inspired by flavors from all over the world and above all good vibes! At Soil you can eat warm bowls, salad bowls, burgers and sandwiches. All dishes are 100% natural and unprocessed. There no use of artificial sugars, colorings and preservatives. + More info

International
European
Healthy
Asian
Burger
Biological

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22 vegan
100% plant-based restaurant

Bilderdijkstraat 141, 1053 KN · Amsterdam

8,4 Very good 5 reviews Very good (5)

Koffie ende Koeck

Maartje Borst opened the doors of Koffie ende Koeck in 2014. She has been taught cooking and baking from her parents from a very early age and you can taste and see that in the cakes she bakes and the lunch you can eat here. Meanwhile, Koffie en de Koeck has been taken over by Leonie and Ruby. Koffie ende Koeck is a fully vegan lunchroom where you can drink coffee, taste the beautifull cakes and lunch that are all freshly made. Looking for a high tea? That's also possible, but please make a reservation in advance. Do you like the food and cakes? In addition to the lunchroom, Maartje has also written a number of vegan cookbooks that you can buy on her in the shop and at the website. + More info

European
Dutch
Biological
Bakery

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14 vegan
100% plant-based restaurant

Haarlemmerweg 175, 1051 LA · Amsterdam

8,0 Very good 4 reviews Very good (4)

De Ceuvel

De Ceuvel is a playground for creativity and innovation. The aim is to make sustainability accessible, understandable and fun. De Ceuvel is much more than just a restaurant. It is a wonderful place to spend a summer day and have lunch, snack and drinks. Everything at this place is about sustainability, including the kitchen. The restaurant is completely vegan. All products are locally sourced, and the restaurant is completely off gas. After dinner, you can relax by the water or take a refreshing dip + More info

Dutch
European
Healthy
Italian
Spanish
Biological
Local

27 vegan
100% plant-based restaurant

Korte Papaverweg 4, 1032 KB · Amsterdam

8,7 Very good 3 reviews Very good (3)

d&a hummus bistro - Jordaan

D&a hummus bistro is a restaurant with tree locations in Amsterdam where you can enjoy Mediterranean lunch and dinner. The Mediterranean, Middle Eastern cuisine is often very suitable for vegan and vegetarians. D&a bistro has a small menu with mostly vegan and vegetarian dishes. The menu "a bit of this and a bit of that" can also be prepared vegan or vegetarian. Ask the kitchen about the options. + More info

Mediterranean
Healthy
Street food
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Israeli

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10 vegan
3 vegetarian
6 other

Westerstraat 136, 1015 MP · Amsterdam

9,0 Excellent 3 reviews Excellent (3)

Vessel

Vessel is an atmospheric restaurant in a beautiful location on the IJ where you can enjoy delicious food and drinks all day long. In the summer you can sit here by the water and in the winter the fireplace is cozy. The chef Freek Dekker has earned his stripes in several well-known restaurants such as; Ciel Bleu and the Zwetheul. At Vessel you can visit their brasserie 7 days a week and their restaurant 4 days a week. In the brasserie they serve different dishes without too much fuss. In the restaurant they serve a 'green' 6 or 8 course tasting menu that is completely vegetarian. Vessel also serves meat and fish. + More info

Fish and seafood
International
European
Bar

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17 vegan
16 vegetarian
19 other

Revaleiland 501, 1015 ZG · Amsterdam

9,0 Excellent 2 reviews Excellent (2)

Alchemist Garden

The Alchemist Garden is a vegan raw food cafe on the Overtoom in Amsterdam. The restaurant has a number of seats inside all made of wood. They also have a number of tables outside where you can eat when the weather is good. At the Alchemist Garden, they serve healthy, sugar-free, gluten-free, organic, raw foods and beverages. + More info

Healthy
European
Dutch
Cafe

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22 vegan
100% plant-based restaurant

Overtoom 409, 1054 JP · Amsterdam

7,5 Good 2 reviews Good (2)

The Avocado Show - Downtown

All avocado lovers pay attention! Because at the Avocado Show there is avocado in almost every dish, and if it is not in the dish, you can always add the avocado. The Avocado Show has four locations in the Netherlands and other countries. This is a good thing because it is a huge hotspot, which means it is often very busy.At this location you can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner. When the weather is good, you can eat outside on their terrace. The Avocado Show has something for everyone. About half of the menu consists of vegan and vegetarian dishes, but meat and fish are also served here. + More info

European
Healthy
Contemporary
International

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10 vegan
6 vegetarian
9 other

Keizersgracht 449, 1017 DK · Amsterdam

7,5 Good 2 reviews Good (2)

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Noorderlicht

You can enjoy lunch, drinks and dinner in Noorderlicht's friendly and atmospheric café-restaurant seven days a week. They have a spatial design where guests can easily feel at home and children can move freely. During warm days you can enjoy the beautiful view of the city of Amsterdam on the large terrace on the IJ. Noorderlicht believes in natural and local food that is prepared fairly with respect for our environment. Their accessible menu has a focus on vegetarian and vegan dishes, but also offers a limited choice of fish and meat dishes. Also, it's a great place to have fun: there are often events and performances with live music. + More info

Dutch
Bar
Cafe
European
Contemporary
Local

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9 vegan
15 vegetarian
5 other

NDSM-Plein 102, 1033 WB · Amsterdam

7,0 Good 2 reviews Good (2)

Benji's - Oost

Benji's is an Urban jungle café where you can enjoy breakfast, brunch and lunch all day long. Benji's has three locations in Amsterdam. All locations have a lovely terrace to sit outside when the weather is good. Benji's has a very diverse menu with many vegan and vegetarian dishes. Each dish is indicated whether it is vegan, vegetarian, milk-free, nut-free or gluten-free. So it is very easy to make a suitable decision about what you want to eat. + More info

European

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5 vegan
11 vegetarian
5 other

Wibautstraat 196, 1091 GS · Amsterdam

8,0 Very good 1 reviews Very good (1)

Cafe- restaurant Tolhuistuin

Cafe - restaurant de Tolhuistuin is located in the cultural center de Tolhuistuin. The Tolhuistuin has a restaurant inside and a nice big terrace outside for when the weather is good. The menu offers dishes from all over the world that are easy to share, so you can take a culinary journey all over the world. About half of the menu are vegan and vegetarian dishes. For dinner, the menu is divided into vegan, vegetarian, meat and fish. Everything is mixed up on the lunch menu. There is something for everyone at the Tolhuistuin. Note: you can only pay by card here. + More info

Dutch
Indian
Mediterranean
Asian

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11 vegan
15 vegetarian
17 other

IJpromenade 2, 1031 KT · Amsterdam

9,0 Excellent 1 reviews Excellent (1)

Aubergini

Since 2020, the healthy concept Aubergini has been located in Amsterdam. The restaurant serves fresh plant-based dishes with, you guessed it, eggplant as the main ingredient. They use a lot of tasty vegetables, fruit and seeds to prepare finger-licking dishes. Enjoy delicious dishes, but in a sustainable way. There are a number of meat dishes on the menu, but the majority are vegan. + More info

French
Healthy
Italian
Japanese fusion
Mediterranean
Mexican
Dutch
Burger

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31 vegan
1 vegetarian
9 other

Hogelandplein 1C, 1079 RZ · Amsterdam

10,0 Wonderful 1 reviews Wonderful (1)

Wagamama - Max Euweplein

Wagamama is a global restaurant chain where you can eat a quick, yet tasty and healthy meal. The restaurant serves Asian dishes such as curry, ramen and teppanyaki. Wagamama has also designed a vegan menu to show that meat-free food is very tasty. In addition, dishes with animal products are also served. Wagamama has several branches in the larger cities in the Netherlands. + More info

Asian
Japanese
Japanese fusion
Street food

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13 vegan
9 vegetarian
32 other

Max Euweplein 10, 1017 MB · Amsterdam

Canvas

Canvas is located in the Volkshotel. They offer all kind of creative activities. On the top floor there is Canvas restaurant and club with a beautiful view over the city center. When the weather is nice you can sit at the rooftop terrace, or in the winter in the hot tops to keep you warm. Canvas has vegan, vegetarian, meat and fish on the menu for lunch and dinner. The menu clearly shows which dishes are vegan or vegetarian. + More info

Dutch
European
International
Bar

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12 vegan
15 vegetarian
11 other

Wibautstraat 150, 1091 GR · Amsterdam

NOMADS

NOMADS is a "traveling" kitchen. Twice a year, the owners and the chef board the plane in search of undiscovered culinary gems. They do cooking courses and bring a lot of knowledge and local products to the restaurant in Amsterdam to lay the foundation for the new menu. For lunch NOMADS has an a la carte menu with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. For dinner, NOMADS serves a four, five or six-course surprise menu. A full four, five or six-course surprise menu for vegetarians and vegans is available. Since dinner is a surprise, no menu is available. + More info

International
European
Vietnamese
Indonesian
Peruvian
South American

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10 vegan
8 vegetarian
12 other

Oranje-Vrijstaatkade 55, 1093 KS · Amsterdam

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Katelijne

Katelijne is the founder of RestauPlant and talks about nothing more than eating out vegan and vegetarian. Vegan since July 2020, living in Amsterdam and always up-to-date about the best new places to dine. Before she started RestauPlant, she also blogged a lot about sustainable living on her website ZeroPlastics.nl

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