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Amigos Mexican Grill
71 Ardmore St ~ : +64-34437872
Moderate -- Lacto, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Mexican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Typical Tex Mex cuisine but with vegetarian options, and at least one meal in each category of the menu can be made vegan. The veg nachos and veg burrito can both be made vegan by omitting the cheese and sour creams (will instead give you extra guacamole instead). Two of the soft tacos are vegan. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 12:00pm-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 12:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-9:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Arc
74 Ardmore St ~ : +64-34284938
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, European, Gluten-free, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Modern brunch & artisan coffee during the day, signature cocktails, an extensive wine list & global tapas at night. Offers vegan waffles, vegan avocado bagel, oyster mushrooms, grilled asparagus and vegan chocolate mousse. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Wed-Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Big Fig
105 Ardmore St ~ : +64-34435023
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Buffet, Mediterranean, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Catering, Middle Eastern, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Concept is "slow food served fast." Pick a plate size and fill it with what you'd like, such as vegetable tagine, grains, couscous, chickpeas, and other salads. For dessert there are peanut butter and chocolate balls. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 8:00am-8:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Bombay Palace
145 Ardmore St ~ :
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Indian restaurant which serves vegetarian dishes which can be made vegan. Includes samosas, onion bhajis and some veg curries. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 12:30pm-2:30pm, Mon-Thu 5:00pm-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 5:00pm-9:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Buddha's Corner - Food Trailer
51 Brownston St ~ : +64-212833422
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Asian street food trailer with a few vegetarian items which can be veganized. Tue-Sun 3:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 2.5 Happycow(s)
Burrito Craft - Food Trailer
51 Brownston St ~ : +64-204434430
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Fast food, Take-out, Mexican, Take-out only, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mexican food trailer with vegetarian items as its own menu indicates. Take-out only. Mon-Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Cardrona Noodle Bar
2326 Cardrona Valley Rd (at Cardrona Ski Resort) ~ : +64-800440800
Inexpensive -- Ovo, Japanese, Fast food, Asian, Catering, Middle Eastern, Taiwanese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Noodle bar located in Cardrona ski resort. Vegetarian ramen noodles and fried rice can easily be changed to vegan by omitting egg. Chef is aware of veganism and may be able to adapt other dishes. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: Not rated yet
Charlie Brown's Crepes - Food Trailer
79/75 Brownston St ~ :
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Fast food, Take-out, French, Take-out only, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Crepe trailer with vegan options, or make your own creation. The staff knows what vegan means. Take-out only. Mon-Sun 8:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Domino's Pizza
34 Ardmore St ~ : +64-37468164
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, American, Pizza, Italian, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: New Zealand outlets stock vegan cheese. Mon-Sun 11:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Dripping Bowl - Food Trailer
82 Anderson Rd ~ : +64-276361503
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Western, Fast food, Take-out, Take-out only, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Food trailer offering a menu of smoothie bowls, granola, kombucha, coffee, and light food such as soups, sourdough toast and savory bowl topped with tofu. Vegetarian except for chicken broth. Take-out only. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:30pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-2:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Fedeli Cafe
47 Helwick St ~ :
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Western, Salad bar, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. This takeaway place has sandwich with vegan cheese, raw cakes, and vegan salads. Outdoor seating. Mon-Sun 8:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Federal Diner
47 Helwick St ~ : +64-34435152
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Fusion, Gluten-free, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Vegan options are labelled and could include a burger, toastie, salad and jackfruit/mushroom roti. Also has a dessert in the cabinet. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 7:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Francesca's Italian Kitchen
93 Ardmore St ~ : +64-34435599
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Italian, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Pasta and wood fired pizzas menu that has vegan mozzarella. Reservation for dinner is required. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Tue 12:00pm-3:00pm, Mon-Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm, Thu-Sun 12:00pm-3:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
Fudog
47 Helwick St ~ : +64-34431011
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Asian, Fusion, Gluten-free, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Modern Asian fusion restaurant offering a number of vegetarian dishes which can be made vegan upon request. Staff are knowledgeable about vegan diets and what dishes can be adapted. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 5:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Kai Whakapai Cafe and Bar
Ardmore St (at Helwick) ~ : +64-34437795
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Western, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. A cafe and bar offering vegan pizza using vegan cheese, plus can make any pizza vegan. Sometimes has vegan chocolate cupcake. Alcohol served from 8am. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 7:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Kamino
28 Helwick St ~ :
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Bakery, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Trendy cafe with lots of vegan items. Includes vegan poke bowls, banh mi, schnitzel sandwich, salad bowl, and cakes. Previously called Wee Tart. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 9:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Kika
2 Dunmore St ~ : +64-34436536
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Beer/Wine, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Fine dining restaurant with sharing plates and tapas-style dishes. Menu changes seasonally and can be found on main website. Vegan items present in all menu sections. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 5:30pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Relishes
99 Ardmore St ~ : +64-34439018
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, European, Fusion, Korean, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Vegan dishes include sharing plates, a carrot hot dog with mustard, Korean tofu with zucchini and carrot slaw, tofu bao buns, beetroot salad with vegan feta and two desserts. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 7:00am-11:30pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
Sagun Cafe
139 Ardmore St ~ : +64-34439220
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Indian, Buffet, Fast food, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Simple Indian food cafe offering buffet and snacks. Ask which items are vegan. Mon-Sun 5:00pm-10:00pm, Tue-Sun 12:00pm-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Scroggin
71 Ardmore St ~ : +64-34434100
Moderate -- Lacto, Western, Take-out, Gluten-free, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Coffee shop and eatery offering vegan bowls, toasts, granola and baked goods. Plant milks available. Outdoor seating. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
The Doughbin Bakery
123 Ardmore St ~ : +64-34437290
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Western, Fast food, Take-out, Bakery, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Bakery on the waterfront selling savory vegan pies and sausage rolls. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 6:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
The Spice Room
43 Helwick St ~ : +64-34431133
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Indian restaurant. Although only two dishes are labelled as vegan (onion spinach bhajji and cashew nut salad), the menu states to ask for vegan and dairy-free options: will provide more choices on request. Operates the Buddha's Corner food trailer. Mon-Sun 5:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
WanaFusion
66 Ardmore St ~ : +64-34431008
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Take-out, Asian, Fusion, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Upscale Asian restaurant with vegan options. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 5:00pm-9:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Water Bar
145 Ardmore St ~ : +64-275445069
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Pizza, International, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Mexican, British, Gluten-free, Australian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers plant-based dishes and has vegan aioli. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 12:00pm-2:30am -- Rating: 2.5 Happycow(s)
Zuka Japanese Diner
26 Ardmore St ~ : +64-34436474
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Japanese restaurant with vegetable sushi rolls, tofu salad, seaweed salad, vegetable tempura and edamame. Additional dishes, such as ramen, can be made vegan upon request. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Tue 5:30pm-9:00pm, Thu-Sat 5:30pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
The Veg Spot
51 Brownston S ~ :
Inexpensive -- Indian, Take-out -- Additional Info: Vegetarian and vegan Indian street food truck, which offers vegetable spring rolls, samosa, momos, stuffed bread rolls, and veggie burgers. Confirm with the seller for vegan choices. Sauces reported as not suitable for vegans. Outdoor seating. Mon-Tue 5:00pm-10:00pm, Fri-Sun 5:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
Black Peak Gelato
5/123 Ardmore St ~ :
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Ice cream parlor but has vegan choices such as sorbet and fruit shakes. Mon-Sun 10:30am-6:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Burger Club
51 Brownston St ~ : +64-2108160626
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Fast food, Take-out, Australian -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. American-style burger food truck with Beyond burger and vegan cheese. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Wed-Sun 12:00pm-8:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Burrito Craft
42 Brownston St ~ : +64-204434430
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Fast food, Take-out, Mexican -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Food truck serving Mexican cuisine. Offers vegetarian jackfruit and mushroom burritos that can be prepared with vegan mayonnaise. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 12:00pm-8:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Chickpea
51 Brownston St ~ : +64-2102507117
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Food truck with Indian street food menu that includes a vegetable curry and lentil fritters that are vegan. Mon 4:30pm-8:00pm, Wed-Sun 4:30pm-8:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)
Cinema Paradiso
72 Brownston St ~ : +64-34431505
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Australian -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cinema with cafe. Menu includes vegan cookies, falafel salad and wrap, pizza with vegan cheese, burger and more. Tickets not required for dining. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-11:30pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
Coco Hut
42 Brownston St ~ : +64-2108366029
Moderate -- Thai, Fast food, Take-out, Asian, Vietnamese -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Asian food truck with vegan gyoza, pad thai noodle box and noodle soup. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Curbside Coffee & Bagels
42 Brownston St ~ : +64-278982522
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Take-out, Bakery, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Food truck serving bagels with a vegan breakfast bagel option. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 6:30am-3:00pm, Sat-Sun 7:30am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Fast Fat Chef
51 Brownston St ~ : +64-800777043
Inexpensive -- Take-out -- Additional Info: Food truck offering vegan bao, spring rolls & dumplings. Located near the other food trucks such as burrito craft. -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
Firebird
51 Brownston St ~ : +64-273011144
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Western, Fast food, Take-out -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Food truck selling a portobello mushroom burger that's vegan. Fries are cooked in canola oil, separated from the meat. Has two kinds of vegan sauces. Wed-Sun 12:00pm-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Mo's
1176 Lake Hawea-Albert Town Rd ~ : +64-220410076
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Take-out -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Food truck serving coffee and smoothies. Has a vegetarian toastie option that can be made vegan. Mon-Wed 7:00am-2:00pm, Thu 8:00am-2:00pm, Fri 7:00am-2:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Stoked Local Sangucheria
93 Sir Tim Wallis Dr ~ : +64-2102882977
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Delivery, Take-out, Honey, Latin -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Latin food truck serving sandwiches. Menu is clearly labeled and includes sandwiches, shoestring fries and rotating empanadas. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Wed 10:00am-4:00pm, Thu-Fri 10:00am-7:00pm, Sat 10:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
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