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Chat For Tea
25 Armstrong St ~ : +61-353313898
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Take-out -- Additional Info: Vegetarian restaurant and tea shop. Japanese setting with traditional stools for seating. Goyza dumplings, tempura battered vegetables, bubble teas, juices, and more. Tea sets and teas for sale. Wed-Sat 5:30pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

3350 Coffee Bar
215 Mair St ~ : +61-484244721
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Take-out, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe & brunch spot with one dedicated vegan breakfast option, smashed pumpkin. Also has several vegan dessert items and plant milk for coffee. NOTE: Reported September 2024 to have limited vegan options – please send updates to HappyCow. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 7:30am-2:30pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-2:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Black Vault
34 Doveton St N ~ : +61-343432278
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Fast food, Take-out, Mexican, Honey, Korean, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Casual burrito dining. Has vegan burritos, quesadillas, bibimap, chips and dumplings. Offers crispy tempeh burrito and bibimbap, and kimichu & mushroom quesadillas. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sat 11:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Boatshed Restaurant
27 Wendouree Pde ~ : +61-353335533
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Beer/Wine, Fusion, Australian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Sophisticated dining with a view. Labelled vegan dishes include charred broccolini, red pepper hummus with ciabatta, vegetable laksa, pumpkin poke bowl, toasted vegan barbecue pulled jackfruit sandwich with vegan mayo and pizza with vegan cheese. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Tue 8:00am-5:00pm, Wed-Sat 8:00am-12:00am, Sun 8:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Boss Burger Co
312 Sturt St ~ : +61-353001366
Moderate -- Lacto, American, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Catering, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Burger chain with clearly labelled vegan choices on the menu. Includes two vegan burgers, one with a black bean patty and one with Beyond meat. Both with vegan cheese. 'Fugazi' loaded fries are served with pulled jackfruit, bbq sauce, vegan “boss” sauce, shallots, and chives. Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Brown Grain Thai Restaurant
212 Sturt St ~ : +61-353400517
Moderate -- Ovo, Thai, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Standard Thai food restaurant but with a separate large vegan menu offering various types of currys, stir fries, and rice dishes. Uses tofu. Sample entrees include satay fried tofu skewers, spring rolls, and salad. Vegan cider is on the menu. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm, Wed-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar
Shop 2, 701 Sturt St ~ : +61-353319999
Moderate -- Lacto, Pizza, Italian, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 5:00pm-9:00pm, Tue-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm, Fri-Sat 4:00pm-10:30pm, Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Eatsy Thai
23 Armstrong St N ~ : +61-353400299
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Thai, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai restaurant offering a few items that can be made vegan on request including stir fried vegetables, salads, appetizers, rice & noodle dishes and more. Specify no oyster/fish sauce or shrimp paste. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon 11:30am-3:00pm, 5:00pm-9:30pm, Wed-Sun 11:30am-3:00pm, 5:00pm-9:30pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Fika Coffee Brewers
36A Doveton St N ~ : +61-427527447
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Take-out, Australian, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers several vegan paninis and raw vegan desserts. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 6:30am-3:00pm, Sat 8:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 2.5 Happycow(s)

Golden Point Hotel
639 Main Rd ~ : +61-353335955
Expensive -- Lacto, Italian, Mexican, Australian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Omni restaurant that has a vegan menu - ask for it. Previously called Zagame's Ballarat. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Free Wi-Fi. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Griffin Burger
20 Armstrong St N ~ : +61-353312266
Moderate -- Lacto, American, Western, Fast food, Take-out, Australian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Local burger eatery. Menu includes a few vegan burgers. Fries are vegan, and a DIY salt bar with many options (with one labeled 'not vegan'). Reported to HC that vegan food is made on a separate, dedicated grill. Uses biodegradable take away. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Hecho En Mexico
411 Sturt St ~ : +61-430109695
Moderate -- Lacto, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Mexican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mexican restaurant franchise offering a vegan menu which includes tacos, burritos, chimichangas, curry paella, fajitas, and vegan cheesecake for dessert. The meals can come with vegan cheese and habanero aioli. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:30am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-10:00pm, Sun 11:30am-9:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

HM Wrap & Roll
1/1-3 Eastwood St (at Eastwood Shopping Centre) ~ : +61-478620639
Moderate -- Ovo, Take-out, Asian, Vietnamese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Vietnamese takeaway restaurant and deli with tofu banh mi and rice paper rolls. Specify vegan when ordering. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 5:00am-4:30pm, Sat 6:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Hop Temple
24 Armstrong St North ~ : +61-353177158
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Honey, Australian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Vegan dishes include popcorn cauli, nachos that can be made vegan, cauliflower tacos and a few salads. Knowledgeable staff. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Wed-Thu 4:00pm-11:00pm, Fri 4:00pm-12:00am, Sat 12:00pm-12:00am, Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 2.5 Happycow(s)

Hydrant Food Hall
3 McKenzie St ~ : +61-353030548
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Take-out, Honey, Australian, Breakfast, Cafe, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Café in an old brick building with clearly labeled vegan dishes including a breakfast board, cauliflower salad, greens bowls, acai bowls and more. Also offers fresh juices as well as tea and coffee with plant milks. Reservation recommended. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Fri 7:00am-4:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Indian Grill @ Ballarat
602 Eureka St ~ : +61-343432860
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Indian, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Indian/Asian restaurant with plenty of labelled vegan dishes. Includes pindi chana, pumpkin masala, mutter mushroom, Bombay potato and dal palak amongst others. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Mon 4:00pm-9:00pm, Tue-Thu 3:00pm-3:30pm, Fri-Sat 1:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 1:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Jasmine Thai Restaurant
213 Sturt St ~ : +61-353332148
Moderate -- Thai, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai food in the centre of town. Offers some vegetable/vegetarian items; vegan upon request. Tue-Sun 5:00pm-11:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Johnny Alloo
32 Drummond St N ~ : +61-409639191
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Australian, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe with a cozy interior and helpful staff. Vegan choices are clearly labeled and may include lemon and blueberry bircher muesli, avocado & hummus toast, new seasons greens, mushrooms on hash. Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

La Porchetta
825 Sturt St ~ : +61-353311902
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Italian, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:30pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Lydiard General
313 Lydiard St N, Soldiers Hill ~ : +61-343431414
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Take-out, Bakery, Catering, Gluten-free, Australian, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. 20th century general store turned local cafe offering vegan choices such as chia pudding, crumpets, smashed avocado toast, toastie, sweet potato fritters, soups, sandwiches, salads, specials, slices, milkshakes and smoothies. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Fri 7:30am-3:00pm, Sat 8:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Mallow Hotel
20 Skipton St ~ : +61-353311073
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Western, Beer/Wine, Fusion, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Specializes in Australian craft beer of which many are vegan, including Holgate Temptress Chocolate Porter. Kitchen hours Wed-Thur 6-9pm, Fri-Sat 6-9:30pm, Sun 6-9pm. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Wed-Thu 4:00pm-12:00am, Fri 12:00pm-12:00am, Sat 12:00pm-1:00am, Sun 12:00pm-11:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Moon & Mountain
220 Mair St, Ballarat Central ~ : +61-353333336
Expensive -- Chinese, Beer/Wine, Asian, Fusion, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Modern Asian cuisine and bar. Offer a separate vegetarian menu which can also be made completely vegan. Banquet style with entrees, mains, and dessert. Has a large selection of vegan wines, and all cocktails are vegan using ingredients like aquafaba instead of egg. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Wed-Sun 5:30pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Mr. Rice Chinese
214 Sturt St ~ : +61-353344165
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Chinese, Take-out, Asian, Malaysian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Chinese Malaysian restaurant offering vegan dishes. Online it is noted that items with V means they are vegan / can be made vegan. All items in stir fried and noodle sections can be made vegan. One vegan entree, one vegan fried rice and one vegan soup are also offered. Staff are knowledgeable on differences between vegan and vegetarian. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

OKAMI
29 Sturt St ~ : +61-353337828
Moderate -- Ovo, Japanese, Buffet, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Robin Hood Hotel
33 Peel St ~ : +61-353313348
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Salad bar, Beer/Wine, Gluten-free, Australian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant with a vegan section on the menu, which includes a vegan cheesecake dessert, roasted vegetable and tofu stack, vegetable risotto, and mixed vegetable stir-fry. Vegetarian options are also marked on the menu. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 2.5 Happycow(s)

Roy Hammond
24-28 Armstrong St N ~ : +61-370211042
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Beer/Wine, Asian, Fusion, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Asian fusion restaurant and bar with clearly labeled menu. Example vegan offerings include vegetable spring rolls, bao buns, sweet potato fries with vegan mayonnaise, soba salad and more. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Wed 3:00pm-10:00pm, Thu 12:00pm-11:00pm, Fri-Sat 12:00pm-12:00am, Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Saigon Allee
30 Armstrong Street North ~ : +61-343731583
Moderate -- Ovo, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Vietnamese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Vietnamese with vegan summer rolls, salt and pepper tofu, and pho noodle soup. Vegan options clearly marked. NOTE: Reported March 2023 to have limited vegan options – please send updates to HappyCow. Wed-Sat 5:00pm-9:00pm, Thu-Sun 12:00pm-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Tandoor Indian Cuisine
Bridge Mall ~ : +61-353317476
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Indian, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers quite an extensive list of around 15 vegan curries labelled on the menu which includes channa masala, soy nugget madras, potato & pea curry and many more. Also has labelled vegan sides such as onion bhajis and vegan naans. Mon-Fri 11:00am-9:30pm, Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 4:30pm-9:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Thai Sala Pavilion
626 Sturt St ~ : +61-353318344
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Thai, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai restaurant that can make many dishes vegan upon request. Has many vegetable and tofu dishes. vegan oyster sauce available. Specify vegan, no egg, and no fish/oyster sauce when ordering. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sun 5:00pm-8:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Lake View Hotel
22 Wendouree Parade ~ : +61-353314592
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Western, Beer/Wine, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Standard upmarket pub offering a wide range food including breakfast, pizza, foccacia, and hot dishes. Some vegetarian choices; uses egg and dairy. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 7:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

The Pancake Kitchen
2 Grenville St Sth ~ : +61-353316555
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Delivery, Take-out, European, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers a separate vegan 'plantcake' menu. Includes a variety of sweet pancakes such as blueberry pancakes, savoury pancakes such as vegan cheese and potato, ice-cream, and drinks. The Pancake Kitchen is a franchise of ‘The Pancake Parlour.’ Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 9:00am-9:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Red Lion
223 Main Rd ~ : +61-353313393
Expensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, International, Italian, Beer/Wine, Asian, Honey, Australian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Chain style family sports pub with restaurant, cafe, playground and pokies. Vegan dishes are marked on the menu and include sweet potato & black bean burger, pumpkin pizza, salt & pepper tofu with stir fried veg (this is marked as calamari vegan option), Vietnamese tofu salad, vegetable curry, cauliflower steak, herb bread, garlic bread, fresh fruit, poached pear & granola, chips, and tofu rice & veg (for kids). Also has vegan options on the digital specials board. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 9:00am-1:00am -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Yellow Espresso
13 Sturt St, Ballarat Central ~ : +61-353323050
Moderate -- Lacto, Western, Bakery, Australian, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Coffee shop and restaurant serving breakfast and lunch with vegan options including pancakes, soup, bowls, sweets, burger, salad and smoothies. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Fri 7:30am-2:00pm, Sat 8:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Zambrero
22 Armstrong St N ~ : +61-353313363
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Fast food, Take-out, Mexican, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:30pm, Sun 11:00am-9:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Bright Life Catering
Ballarat area ~ : +61-439656552
-- Catering -- Additional Info: Vegan catering business; can offer high tea. -- Rating: Not rated yet

Acorn and Oak Apothecary
46 Armstrong St N ~ : +61-407811353
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Herbal shop offering certified organic products. Thu-Sat 9:30am-3:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Beechworth Bakery
6 Grenville St ~ : +61-1300233784
Inexpensive -- Bakery -- Additional Info: Bakery chain with a wide variety of vegan sweet & savoury items. Includes a glazed donut, Indian curry pie, apple squares and a falafel wrap. Also has sourdough sandwiches made to order. Mon-Sun 6:30am-5:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Carbonis Next Door
150 Eureka St ~ : +61-403114664
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Italian, Delivery, Honey -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Italian deli offering a few vegan items such as roasted eggplant & caramelized red onion focaccia, pasta, sauces, dips and coffee with soy or almond milk. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 8:00am-5:00pm, Sun 9:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Go Vita
23 Sturt St ~ : +61-353315316
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:30pm, Sat 9:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Il Piccolo Gelato
217 Sturt St ~ : +61-343106437
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Offers plenty of different flavours that change daily, made on-site. Normally has up to 5 vegan options. Also offers gelato dome cakes with choice of flavour as the base. Mon-Sun 12:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 2.5 Happycow(s)

L'espresso
417 Sturt St ~ : +61-353331789
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Italian, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Honey, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Italian restaurant & cafe offering plant-based milk for drinks and veganizable dishes such as chia pudding, bruschetta and pasta dishes. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 7:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Little Cupcake
223 Eureka St, Ballarat East ~ : +61-353332301
Moderate -- Bakery -- Additional Info: Cupcake shop with option for gluten-free and vegan cupcakes. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sat 9:30am-4:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Trevor's Travels
Ballarat Area ~ : +61-439656552
Inexpensive -- Take-out -- Additional Info: Vegan food vendor available for catering and appears at markets in and around the Melbourne area. Menu includes burgers, wraps, BLT, soup, smoothies and sweet treats. Please refer to Facebook for locations and dates. -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

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