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Bury Me Standing
49-51 Spence Street ~ : +61-451322435
Inexpensive -- Vegan, American, Organic, Western, Take-out, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Dine-in or takeaway selling pot-boiled bagels, bagel dogs, sweets, and coffee with organic, plant milk. Fillings include plant based cream cheese, plant based butter, and more. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Thu-Sun 7:30am-12:30pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Root Vegetarian
Shop C/82 Lake St ~ :
Moderate -- Vegan, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Salad bar, Take-out, Asian, Vietnamese -- Additional Info: Vegan cafe with dishes like salad bowls, Asian dishes, and sweet treats. Fully vegan from September 2020. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 11:00am-2:30pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Snoogies Health Bar
Mainstreet Arcade (at btwn Lake St and Grafton St) ~ : +61-409340024
Moderate -- Vegan, International, Western, Buffet, Fast food, Juice bar, Take-out, Catering -- Additional Info: Little deli food counter with stool seating. On the menu are juices and dishes like nachos and potato spinach bake, tofu, chickpeas, and lentils. Near Cairns central bus precinct. Reported fully vegan June 2024. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 9:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Govinda's Yummies - Food Stall
Rustys Market, Sheridan St ~ : +61-401682093
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Indian, Fast food, Take-out, Take-out only -- Additional Info: Stall at Rustys Market selling vegetarian samosas served with tamarind and dates sauce, chili sauce and sweet tomato sauce; and an orange and lemon, mint juice. Take-out only. Cash only. Fri 7:00am-2:00pm, Sat 9:00am-1:00pm, Sun 9:00am-12:00pm -- Rating: 2.5 Happycow(s)

Hub Court
45 Moffat St ~ : +61-740515688
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, International, Honey -- Additional Info: Lunch place located within the Healthy Hub. Offers café classics, sandwiches, wraps, croissants, smoothies and juices. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 9:00am-6:00pm, Sat 9:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Bayleaf
Lake St & Gatton St (at Bay Village Tropical Retreat) ~ : +61-740477955
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Thai, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Asian, Balinese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant serving Balinese cuisine. Offers several vegetarian dishes that can easily be made vegan upon request. Examples include gado gado, vegetable tofu plates, noodles and more. Specify no egg or fish/oyster sauce when ordering. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 6:00pm-9:00pm, Tue-Fri 12:00pm-2:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Boardwalk Social by Crystalbrook
Ground floor, 85 Esplanade ~ : +61-742535020
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Italian, Beer/Wine, Mexican, Honey, Australian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Open area bar/restaurant on the Esplanade with regular live music. Vegan choices may include panko mushroom tacos, portobello mushroom burger, truffled mushroom sour dough pizza, and a granny smith apple and fennel salad. Can be a bit noisy. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 4:00pm-11:00pm, Fri-Sun 11:00am-11:30am -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Bombay Kitchen Cairns
62B Shields St ~ : +61-490513421
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian, Delivery, Take-out, Pakistani, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Indian restaurant with a separate vegan menu with vegan naan. Hosts parties and has a music system. Can provide food for Jain. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon 4:00pm-10:00pm, Wed-Sun 4:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Cafe Strada
79 Lake St ~ : +61-740283860
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Juice bar, European, French, Gluten-free, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Tropical style cafe specializing in crepes, both sweet and savoury ones. Has an organic buckwheat base that's vegan and gluten-free. A la carte menu offers vegetarian/vegan version of the listed dishes. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 7:30am-2:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Cafe Thailand
7/93 Esplanade ~ : +61-740412624
Moderate -- Ovo, Thai, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai food. Daily lunch specials. Could ask to make a main dish or a curry (red, green, massaman) vegan. Has vegetable tempura. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 11:30am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Caffiend
5/72-74 Grafton St ~ : +61-740515522
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Beer/Wine, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. A unique, fun & welcoming cafe that offers some vegan breakfast choices, plus they are happy to make vegetarian meals vegan. Roasts their own coffee. Owned by a foodie/coffee geek. Has Wi-Fi (check to see if there is a charge), barista courses, coffee appreciation courses, cupping sessions and more. A must-see while in Cairns. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 7:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Cairns Burger Cafe
15 Aplin St ~ : +61-740414492
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Gluten-free, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant serving breakfast and burgers. Offers a clearly marked vegan burger with vegan patty, sweet onion jam, beetroot, grilled peppers, tomato, lettuce, pickles & dijon mustard. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 7:30am-8:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Calaveras Street
238 Draper St, Parramatta Park ~ : +61-406117985
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Mexican, Fusion, Korean, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mexican & Korean street food fusion. Has a vegan section in the menu. Includes spicy stir-fried tofu noodles, tofu taco / burrito, nachos and a Mexican salad with sweet onion dressing. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 10:00am-2:00pm, 5:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Calypso Club
Ground flr, Tower 131/141 Esplanade ~ : +61-742527777
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, European, Fusion, Gluten-free, Honey, Australian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant & bar offering labelled vegan items such as smoked carrot tosta, Dutch cream potato scallops, butter lettuce salad, tempura and crumbed eggplant. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Wed-Thu 12:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 12:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Candy Cafe Bar
70 Grafton St ~ : +61-740318816
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Bakery, Gluten-free, Australian, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Eatery with vegan options clearly marked on the menu (VE), including a burrito, mushroom dish, juices, and vegetarian dishes that can be made vegan upon request. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 6:00am-4:00pm, Sat 6:00am-3:00pm, Sun 6:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Cecil's Rice and Spice
Shop 2, 57/59 Grafton St ~ : +61-407405817
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Indian, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Small Indian restaurant with various vegan dishes, located at Rusty's market. Cash only. Cash only. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Crave Cairns
117a Abbott St ~ : +61-740411918
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, International, Juice bar, Take-out, Australian, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Fusion cuisine offering vegan breakfast items like wild mushrooms with vegan feta, kale and hummus on sourdough, smashed avocado, and zucchini fritters. Lunch options are cauliflower tacos, and various super bowls. Has a big selection of plant based smoothies. Breakfast available 7-11am Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 7:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Dundee's
5 Florence St (at Cairns Aquarium) ~ : +61-742761855
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, International, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Fusion, Honey, Australian, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Has a separate vegan and gluten free menu. Includes a variety of vegan starts, mains, and desserts. Also offers vegan aioli, pesto, and vegan ice cream. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 7:30am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Dundees on the Waterfront
1 Marlin Parade (at The Sebel Cairns Harbour Lights) ~ : +61-740510399
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Mediterranean, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Gluten-free, Australian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Seafront restaurant with a separate menu for specific dietary requirements. Vegan items include avocado pasta, chickpea curry, chocolate lava cake and ice cream. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, Mon-Sun 5:00pm-9:30pm, Sun 11:30am-2:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Falafellicious
49 Grafton St ~ :
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Fast food, Salad bar, Take-out, Middle Eastern, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Middle Eastern inspired eatery, take-away style with a few tables on the footpath. Offers pita pockets, fresh salads, house-made and house-made lemonade. Previously listed as vegan but reported to serve meat October 2023. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 10:30am-2:30pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Ganbaranba
7/12-20 Spence St ~ : +61-740312522
Inexpensive -- Ovo, Japanese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Japanese noodle bar. Makes a vegetable broth for the vegetable noodle dishes. Can make a vegan one without egg or jelly - ask and staff will accommodate. The cold tofu, edamame, tomato, and cabbage salad are vegan. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Tue 12:00pm-2:00pm, 5:00pm-8:00pm, Thu-Sun 5:00pm-8:00pm, Fri-Sun 12:00pm-2:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Golden Boat Chinese Restaurant
34-40 Lake St ~ : +61-740318833
Moderate -- Ovo, Chinese, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Chinese restaurant serving Cantonese and Peking dishes. Offers veganizable choices like tofu dishes, noodle dishes and stir-fried vegetables. Specify no eggs and oyster sauce. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Wed-Sun 11:00am-2:30pm, Wed-Fri 5:00pm-8:30pm, Sat-Sun 5:30pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Greenfields
131-141 Esplanade (at Crystalbrook) ~ : +61-742527774
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Western, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Healthy dining in a high-end resort. Offers vegan dishes marked in the menu such as poke bowls and salads. Also has juices, smoothies and a range of plant milks available. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 6:30am-3:00pm, Fri-Sun 6:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: 1 Happycow(s)

Grill'd
77 Esplanade ~ : +61-740414200
Moderate -- Lacto, Western, Fast food, Take-out, Australian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Grill'd - Cairns Central
21 McLeod St ~ : +61-740414641
Moderate -- Lacto, Western, Fast food, Take-out, Australian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Thu 10:30am-9:30pm, Fri-Sun 10:30am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Guyala Cafe
2 Smith St (at Esplanade) ~ : +61-450582040
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, International, Asian, Fusion, Honey, Australian, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Separate vegan menu available. Sauces and menu items are mostly originally vegan. Nuttelex, vegan aioli & vegan fish are standard. Menu items include tofu “not eggs on toast”, tropical avocado toast with vegan feta, Huevos rancheros mexi beans, kale & avocado super salad with seeds, nuts and pomegranate and truffle, confit tofu & mushroom cashew pate toastie. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 7:00am-2:30pm, Sat 7:00am-2:00pm, Sun 8:00am-1:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Hecho en Mexico - Cairns
95-105 Esplanade (at Mantra Trilogy Cairns) ~ : +61-477865965
Moderate -- Lacto, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Mexican, Gluten-free, Latin, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mexican restaurant with a dedicated vegan section on the menu including nachos, tacos, burritos, enchiladas and more. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Helgas Pancake House
45 - 47 Spence St (at Grafton) ~ : +61-740411552
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe specialising in sweet and savoury pancakes with a small selection of vegan pancakes. Includes coco loco with coconut yoghurt and acai berry sauce and oh my bircher with berry bircher muesli. Option to make any of the other pancakes vegan at no extra cost. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 7:30am-1:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Hello Harry
105 Esplanade Roadway ~ : +61-474522448
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Beer/Wine, Australian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Burger bar with vegan choices clearly labeled and can also modify on request. Offers vegan burgers, salad, roast mushroom dishes with vegan sauces, potato and sweet potatoes and vegan extras. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Wed 11:00am-8:30pm, Thu-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm, Sun 11:00am-8:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Imm Thai Cafe
60 Abbott St ~ : +61-740417761
Moderate -- Ovo, Thai, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Another Thai food restaurant where you could get vegan versions of several rice and noodle dishes. Bargain lunch deals. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Indian Brothers
58-70 Lake St ~ : +61-740411188
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Indian, Delivery, Take-out, Gluten-free, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Indian curry restaurant with three vegan curries, rice, and a naan option. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 1 Happycow(s)

Industry One Cafe
2/110 Scott St ~ : +61-447066061
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Take-out, Bakery, Australian, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Vegan choices include avocado on rye bread and hummus and tomato on rye. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Fri 6:00am-2:00pm, Sat 7:00am-12:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Iyara By Sakare Thai Cuisine
91 Esplanade ~ : +61-409682461
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Thai, Beer/Wine, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Upscale Thai restaurant that can make a variety of dishes vegan upon request. Be sure to specify no egg and no fish/oyster sauce as many "vegetarian" dishes contain these ingredients in the sauces. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 5:30pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Jimmys Burger and Co
66 Shields St ~ : +61-740416651
Moderate -- Lacto, American, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers 2 burgers with a vegan option labelled on the menu, the shroom burger and the hippy burger. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Wed 11:00am-9:30pm, Thu-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-9:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Katchup
Shop 4/129 Abbott St ~ : +61-431482080
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Thai, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai restaurant and bar offering vegan choices that include grilled tofu with satay sauce, stir-fried mushrooms, tofu with mixed vegetables and stir-fried mixed vegetables. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Wed 12:00pm-10:00pm, Thu-Sat 12:00pm-11:30pm, Sun 12:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

La Pizza
93 Esplanade ~ : +61-740312646
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Italian, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Italian restaurant offering pizzas with non-dairy cheese. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 6:00am-10:30pm, Fri-Sun 6:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Lemoncello's
57 Esplanade ~ : +61-740515125
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Italian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Italian restaurant with two vegan pasta dishes. Ask about others. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: 2 Happycow(s)

Little Sister
101 Esplanade ~ : +61-740315400
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Asian, Fusion, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Fine dining Asian cuisine. Clearly labelled vegan dishes include tofu bao, noodles, roasted eggplant, curry and sides. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Mama Coco
4/196 Mulgrave Rd ~ : +61-740521226
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Catering, Gluten-free, Honey, Australian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe with vegan and vegetarian items clearly marked on menu. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sat 7:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Marinades Indian Cuisine
11/1 Pier Point Rd ~ : +61-740411422
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Catering, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers a separate vegan menu which includes dishes such as samosas, dal tadka, channa masala and more. Relocated from 43 Spence St. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Thu 5:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-9:30pm, Sun 9:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Miss Chief Bar & Eatery
1/39-49 Lake St ~ : +61-411828953
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Asian, Fusion, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant and cocktail bar with vegan choices. Asian-inspired tappas menu includes vegetable lasagna spring rolls, Korean fried cauliflower bites, fried tofu bites, paw paw salad and more. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Thu 4:30pm-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 12:00pm-11:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Moku Bar + Grill
122 Lake St ~ : +61-740801888
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Beer/Wine, Australian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant inside the Novotel Oasis Resort , which is open to the public. Offering a vegan mushroom burger, fried coconut meat, banana blossom, pizzas, pulled jackfruit nachos, a Buddha bowl, and more. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 6:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Nón Lá Kitchen
16 Shields St ~ : +61-740238686
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Vietnamese, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Vietnamese restaurant offering a few items that are or can be made vegan such as tofu rice paper rolls, spring rolls, dumplings, bao buns, banh mi, pho, fried rice, stir fry and noodles. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Wed 10:30am-3:30pm, Mon 4:30pm-10:30pm, Tue 4:30pm-9:00pm, Wed-Sat 4:30pm-10:30pm, Thu-Sun 11:00am-3:30pm, Sun 4:30pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Pacifico Tiki Bar and Grill
183 Bunda Street, Parramatta Park ~ : +61-415467126
Inexpensive -- Fast food, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Mexican, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. A few vegan dishes are labelled clearly on the menu such as a Californian burger bowl, a kuranda quesadilla and chips or onion rings. Has vegan cheese and vegan salami. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sun 5:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Pantry 15
15/62 Grafton St (at Oceana Walk Arcade) ~ : +61-740413885
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Juice bar, Take-out, Gluten-free, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Gluten-free cafe with vegan choices. Menu includes avocado toast, potato nachos with kimcheese, tofu scramble bahn xeo, vegan toastie and more. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Tue-Thu 7:30am-9:00pm, Fri-Sun 7:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Paper Crane
131-141 Esplanade (at Crystalbrook) ~ : +61-742527777
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Asian, Australian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Pan Asian restaurant in a high-end hotel/resort offering vegan dishes marked on the menu. Includes wok fried tofu, wok fried Asian greens and grilled vegetable gyoza. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon 7:00am-6:00pm, Tue-Sat 7:00am-8:30pm, Sun 7:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Pho Street
Shop 15, Night Market, 54/60 Abbott St (at Aplin St) ~ : +61-477083515
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Thai, Fast food, Juice bar, Take-out, Asian, Vietnamese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Vietnamese/Thai/Pan-Asian eatery offering vegetarian and vegan dishes - ask the server which are vegan. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 7:00am-11:00pm, Sun 8:30am-11:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Rattle N' Hum Bar and Grill
67 Esplanade ~ :
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Western, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Fusion, Gluten-free, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Bar & grill on the Esplanade offering vegan dishes such as flame grilled vegan burger, pizza, salads, cauliflower bites and more. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 12:00pm-12:00am, Sat-Sun 11:30am-12:00am -- Rating: 2 Happycow(s)

Rendezvous du Vietnam
5 Aplin St ~ : +61-742211461
Moderate -- Asian, Vietnamese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. This Vietnamese restaurant has vegetarian menu with labeled vegan items including spring rolls, curry, tom yum, combination noodle soup and tofu baguette. Willing to make dishes meatless/vegan upon request. Mon-Sun 10:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Salt House
2 Pier Point Rd ~ :
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Italian, Mediterranean, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant and pizzeria that offers several vegetarian pizzas, which all can be made vegan using soy mozzarella. Also has gluten-free bases. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:30am-12:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Schnitz
2/77 Esplanade ~ : +61-742535464
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Fast food, Take-out, Fusion, German, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Schnitzel eatery with a vegan schnitzel option available in meals, rolls, and wraps. Crumbs and chip seasoning are vegan and also has vegan mayo and cheese. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Songkran Thai Restaurant
96 McLaughlin Rd ~ : +61-740555944
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Thai, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Small Thai restaurant reported to have plenty of vegan dishes. Ask about fish/oyster sauce. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sat 12:00pm-9:30pm, Sun 4:00pm-9:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Soy Kitchen Street Food
35-41 Wharf St ~ : +61-740308888
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Asian, Fusion, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Asian-fusion restaurant with some vegan options, such as tofu laksa, fried rice, and more. Staff understands veganism and can make suggestions. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Thu 4:00pm-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-10:00pm, Sun 4:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Sushi Hub
Shop L01 FC01, 1/21 McLeod St (at Cairns Central Shopping Centre) ~ : +61-734449609
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Fusion, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. Mon-Wed 8:00am-7:00pm, Thu 8:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 8:00am-7:00pm, Sun 9:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 1 Happycow(s)

Tandoori Nights
209 Sheridan St, Cairns North ~ : +61-740416955
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Indian, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Indian restaurant with vegan options, including curries, vegetable dishes, and rice. Check which dishes do not contain dairy. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 3:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Backyard
Pier Point Rd (at Shangri-La) ~ : +61-740527670
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Asian, Australian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant/bar that has labelled vegan dishes. Includes madam fable curry, fable bao buns, hummus and veggies and many more. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 12:00pm-2:30pm, 5:00pm-9:30pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

The Courtyard
91 Esplanade ~ : +61-740814817
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Western, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant offering vegan or adaptable choices such as black bean & quinoa salad, vegan chickpea burger, bean tacos and fries. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-11:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-12:00am, Sun 11:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Healthy Hub Cafe
45 Moffat St ~ : +61-740515688
Moderate -- Lacto, American, Organic, Western, Salad bar, Take-out, Gluten-free, Australian, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers a mostly plant-based menu with various burgers, smoothie bowls, loaded fries, bagels, a signature pulled jackfruit nachos, plus buffalo wing tacos, vegan steak sandwiches, mörk chocolate and more. Added meat to the menu October 2024. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 9:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

The Lush Pizza Co.
100 Sheridan St ~ : +61-742319898
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Italian, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Pizza restaurant with clearly marked vegan options. Dishes include cheesy garlic bread, vegan nachos, and my heart pizza. Offers vegan cheese and you could build your own pizza. Outdoor seating. Mon-Thu 4:00pm-8:30pm, Fri-Sat 3:00pm-8:30pm, Sun 4:00pm-8:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

The Roti Shack
Shop 4/93 Lake St (at Shields St) ~ : +61-742535560
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Indian, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Caribbean, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Caribbean take-away and dine-in eatery serving vegan potato curry, dahl curry, chickpea curry, saffron rice, and stir-fried vegetables. Open for take-out or delivery (via Ubereats) during Apr 2020. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sun 11:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Serpent Bar and Restaurant
341 Lake St ~ : +61-742213411
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Fusion, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. A restaurant and a classic Aussie pub & beer garden inside Summer House Backpackers Hostel. Guests from outside the hostel are welcomed into the restaurant and bar area also. The chef is highly accommodating to vegans and is brainstorming more vegan recipes. Vegan choices may include pea risotto, udon noodles, black truffle and mushroom gnocchi, mushroom-based burger with cosla filling, açai bowl, and more. At night the bar transforms into a sound-proof night club. Also shows all the latest sports and has live entertainment over the weekends. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sat 12:00pm-9:00pm, Sun 10:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Tia's Cafe
227 Sheridan St, Cairns North ~ : +61-740312222
Moderate -- Ovo, Thai, Juice bar, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Vietnamese, Laotian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Asian restaurant with Thai, Lao, and Vietnamese food on the menu. The stir fry, noodles, and soups can be made with tofu. Staff are accustomed to catering for vegan diners. Drinks menu offers fresh juices, coconut water, and a range of iced teas with tapioca pearls and other toppings. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 10:00am-9:00pm, Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Tokyo Dumpling
46 Lake St ~ : +61-740412848
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Chinese, Japanese, Fast food, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Licensed Asian restaurant with a vegan menu including dumplings, udon and fried rice. Offers lunch specials. Complimentary tea. No vegan ramen, as the broth is not vegan-friendly. Outdoor seating. Tue-Fri 11:00am-2:30pm, Tue-Sat 5:00pm-9:00pm, Sat 11:30am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

True Thai
113/117 Sheridan St (at Civic Shopping Centre) ~ : +61-740310350
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Thai, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai restaurant offering a few starters and mains that can be made vegan. Specify no eggs or oyster/fish sauce. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 11:00am-3:00pm, Mon-Sat 5:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Viet Fresh Noodles
4/87 Lake St ~ : +61-740411899
Inexpensive -- Juice bar, Asian, Vietnamese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Small restaurant that serves Vietnamese rice noodles and other dishes. Menu has a vegetarian section where the dishes are all vegan. The staff understands what vegan means and can point out what sauces on the table are vegan-friendly. Choices include veggie noodle soup, spring rolls, stir fry tofu and veg with rice, tofu salad, and stir fry veggies with crunchy rice noodles. Fresh juices available. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 10:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Vitalia's
Shop/G9 Pier Point Rd ~ : +61-740000865
Moderate -- Lacto, Pizza, Italian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Italian restaurant with a dedicated vegan menu. Vegan dishes include entrees, pasta, pizza, risotto, sides and dessert. Relocated from Holloways Beach. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:00pm-9:30pm, Sat 11:30am-9:30pm, Sun 8:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Waffle on Cairns
64 Shields St ~ : +61-429930921
Moderate -- Lacto, Western, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Brunch spot specializing in waffles with vegan sweet and savory options including coconut cream. Tue-Thu 7:30am-2:00pm, Fri-Sun 7:30am-1:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Wild Thyme
41 B Shields St ~ : +61-740412112
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Italian, Beer/Wine, Mexican, Asian, European, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Small restaurant that also donates meals to charity. There is a vegan option for each course, along with some home-made sodas. Could include loaded avocado, cos leaf bao and tacos or fajitas with cashew cream. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Tue 7:00am-3:00pm, Wed-Sat 7:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Yaya's Hellenic Kitchen & Bar
Aplin St (at Esplanade) ~ : +61-740313033
Expensive -- Lacto, Beer/Wine, Take-out, European, Greek, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Greek restaurant on the esplanade with a few vegan dishes. Has an eggplant dip for starters; marinated olives, dolmades, zucchini chips, potato and pea stew, fried cauliflower as sharing plates; stuffed tomato and capsicum, and pasta as mains. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 5:00pm-11:00pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-12:00am, Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

YOMG
125 Abbott St ~ : +61-740411440
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Fast food, Take-out, Australian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Self-serve frozen yogurt shop with fast food menu. Offers a few vegan frozo flavours. Food selection includes vegan burger and chips. -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Yummy Noodle
Shop 34, 58 Lake St (at Orchid Plaza) ~ : +61-403064243
Moderate -- Thai, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Has a separate vegan menu - ask for it. Other dishes can be made vegan by asking for tofu. Located upstairs in the Orchid Plaza shopping mall. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 9:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Zambrero
1/55 Lake St ~ : +61-740514637
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Fast food, Take-out, Mexican, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 10:30am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 10:30am-11:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Zambrero - Central
Shop FC12, Cairns Central Shopping Centre, 1-21 McLeod St ~ : +61-740414752
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Fast food, Take-out, Mexican, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. Mon-Wed 9:00am-5:30pm, Thu 9:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 9:00am-5:30pm, Sun 10:30am-4:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The OMG! Shop
1/217 Sheridan St, Cairns North ~ : +61-476233606
Inexpensive -- Take-out, Bakery -- Additional Info: A vegan donut shop also selling coffee, cold brew, nitro coffee and soft drinks. Has a variety of decadent donut flavors such as 'spicy ranga,' 'berry sinful,' and 'pine lime burst.' Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 10:00am-5:00pm, Sat 10:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Annee's Caphê Sua Da
57-89 Grafton St (at Rusty’s Market) ~ :
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Cold drip Vietnamese coffee with a range of flavours with or without coconut condensed milk. Mon-Thu 6:30am-2:00pm, Fri-Sat 6:30am-3:30pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Baskin Robbins
59 Esplanade ~ : +61-740514034
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 10:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Blackbird Laneway
62 Grafton St (at Oceana Walk Arcade) ~ : +61-740311587
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Take-out, Honey -- Additional Info: Coffee shop offering a variety of vegan cakes and drinks with non-dairy milks. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Fri 7:00am-4:00pm, Sat 7:00am-3:00pm, Sun 7:30am-1:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Churro Time
71 Esplanade ~ :
Inexpensive -- Bakery -- Additional Info: Dessert shop that sells churros. The cinnamon sugar churro with raspberry jam dip and bubble tea with plant milk are vegan. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Community Foods
9/62 Grafton St ~ : +61-740415335
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Non-profit organic food co-op. Sells a range of organic, biodynamic, and health foods. Has locally-made breads, raw vegan snacks, fermented foods. Relocated from 74 Shields St. Tue-Thu 10:00am-2:00pm, Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Sat 9:00am-1:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

D'Lish Love Your Body Wholefoods
Sheridan St, Rusty's Markets ~ : +61-740402705
Inexpensive -- Take-out -- Additional Info: Vendor inside the market offering a small selection of veggie food plus drinks including fresh juices. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Fri-Sun 6:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Devine Gelato
5 Aplin St ~ : +61-740414959
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Offers eight vegan sorbet options including dark chocolate, raspberry, lemon, passion fruit and more. Located near the Esplanade. Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:30pm, Fri 11:00am-10:00pm, Sat-Sun 10:30am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Garden of Eatin
Rusty’s market, 57/89 Grafton St (at Mainstreet Arcade) ~ : +61-416224919
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Fast food, Salad bar, Take-out, Fusion, Gluten-free, Honey -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Salad bar offering a few labelled vegan items such as Asian noodle vermicelli, raw broccoli & apple, fritters and more. Accepts credit cards. Fri-Sun 7:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Gelocchio
93 Esplanade ~ : +61-429996911
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Half of the gelato offerings are vegan with 14 flavours in a separate cabinet, well labelled with a big sign saying ‘vegan options’. Flavours include various fruits, chocolate and coffee. Mon-Sun 10:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Gloria Jean's
250 Mulgrave Rd, Westcourt ~ :
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Take-out, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Drive thru and dine-in coffee chain. Offers a range of plant milks. Fruit chillers and Matcha chiller are vegan. Also has a vegan chocolate mud cake. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 6:00am-5:00pm, Sat 6:00am-4:00pm, Sun 7:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Go Vita - Smithfield Centre
Captain Cook Hwy and Kennedy Hwy, Smithfield (at Shop 151 Smithfield Centre) ~ : +61-740381662
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Mon-Sat 9:00am-5:00pm, Sun 10:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Goose Specialty Coffee
154 Sheridan St ~ : +61-742114104
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Take-out, European, Australian, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Coffee shop offering a variety of toasts that can be made vegan upon request - specify vegan when ordering. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Fri 6:30am-2:30pm, Sat 7:30am-1:30pm, Sun 7:30am-12:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Ma Der Thai Street Food
57-89 Grafton St ~ : +61-474345705
Inexpensive -- Thai, Take-out, Asian -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai food stall at Rusty’s Market. Offers a vegan paw paw salad dish. Accepts credit cards. Fri-Sun 6:30am-2:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Rusty Farmer Market
57-89 Grafton St ~ : +61-740402705
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Many vendors selling fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, foods, and more. Fri-Sun 8:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Coffee Club
50 McLeod St ~ : +61-742998601
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Western, Fast food, Australian -- Additional Info: Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 8:00am-5:00pm, Sun 8:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

The Grateful Coconut
44-56 Grafton St ~ : +61-429789422
Inexpensive -- Take-out, Honey, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Coconut shop offering vegan coconut snacks made using locally sourced coconuts and fruits. Accepts credit cards. Fri-Sun 7:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

The Healthy Hub
45 Moffat St ~ : +61-740515688
-- -- Additional Info: Organic produce store. Relocated from James St. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 9:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

The Source Bulk Foods
10/85 Lake St ~ : +61-740315698
-- -- Additional Info: Bulk food store chain providing a huge range of wholefoods, from nuts and dried fruit to beans to snacks. Mon-Fri 8:30am-6:00pm, Sat 8:30am-4:00pm, Sun 9:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)