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Aunty Mena's
167 Cuba St ~ : +64-43828288
Inexpensive -- Vegan, Asian, Malaysian -- Additional Info: Vegan restaurant serving veggie Asian food. Mon-Sat 12:00pm-8:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Bhakti Lounge
1/175 Vivian St, Te Aro ~ : +64-2041915046
Inexpensive -- Vegan, International, Western, Catering, Fusion -- Additional Info: Yoga and meditation studio that serves vegetarian dinners and desserts, starting at 7:15pm. Bring a container to take home any leftovers. Reported fully vegan March 2024. Mon-Wed 5:00pm-8:30pm, Sun 4:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Krishna Food - Kelburn Campus
Victoria University, Kirk Bldg, L3 ~ : +64-2041592041
Inexpensive -- Vegan, Indian, Fast food, Catering, Fusion -- Additional Info: Vegan cafeteria at Vic Uni campus Kelburn and is open to the public. Serves curry, rice, lasagna, salads, sausage rolls, samosas, ice cream, sweets and drinks. Meal deals available. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 10:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Nolita
203 Cuba St ~ : +64-42137874
Moderate -- Vegan, Pizza, Italian, Beer/Wine, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Italian restaurant serving pizza, pasta as well as sharing plates that include mozzarella sticks, loaded fries and apple fritters. Also offers brunch dishes like bagels, tofu scrambles. pancakes and more. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon 12:00pm-10:00pm, Tue-Wed 3:00pm-9:00pm, Thu-Fri 12:00pm-10:00pm, Sat 10:00am-10:00pm, Sun 10:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

September Vegan Food
108 Manners St, Te Aro ~ : +64-42601253
Moderate -- Vegan, Thai, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Malaysian -- Additional Info: Fully vegan restaurant specializing in East Asian cuisine. Menu includes chicken satay skewers, laksa, bao buns, wontons and more. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Thu 11:30am-8:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-9:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-4:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Sweet Release
99 Manners St ~ : +64-272853046
Moderate -- Vegan, Western, Take-out, Bakery, Catering, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Vegan cafe offering breakfast with cabinet items plus shakes, coffee, and desserts. Makes custom cakes. Can make custom cakes. Became all-vegan in 2017. Previously located at 134 Willis St. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Wed-Fri 10:30am-3:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:30am-4:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Bikaner
1/313 Jackson St, Petone ~ : +64-45668876
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Indian, Fast food, Take-out, Asian, Catering -- Additional Info: Vegetarian restaurant offering north & south Indian food, jain food, Indo-Chinese dishes, chaats, beverages and traditional Indian sweets. Mon-Fri 10:30am-2:30pm, 4:30pm-9:30pm, Sat-Sun 10:30am-9:30pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Higher Taste Restaurant
138A Lambton Quay, Te Aro ~ : +64-44722233
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Indian, Buffet, Take-out, Honey -- Additional Info: Hare Krishna vegetarian restaurant serving Indian food. Buffet as well as menu. A la carte orders close at 5:30pm. Call to check hours, as current staff shortages may mean restaurant will close earlier. Please send updates if situation changes. Relocated from LG Fl, Old Bank Arcade, Customhouse Quay. Accepts credit cards. Mon 10:00am-3:00pm, Tue-Sat 10:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Hillside Kitchen & Cellar
241 Tinakori Rd, Thorndon ~ : +64-44737140
Expensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Western, Bakery, European, Fusion, Honey -- Additional Info: An upmarket vegetarian bistro that serves coffee, wine, and modern kiwi food. Can provide for allergy and dietary needs. A 5- or 7-course vegan menu is available with advance notice. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Pranah Cafe
120 Riddiford St, Newtown ~ : +64-43898100
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Western, Take-out -- Additional Info: Vegetarian cafe offering museli, pancakes, quesadillas, burgers, and cabinet food including pies, sausage rolls, muffins, cakes, and salad. Also offers smoothies, iced chocolate/coffee/mocha, and a range of teas, coffees and other types of hot drinks. The walls inside features rotating art exhibits. Main kitchen closes 2 hours prior to cafe closing. Outdoor seating. Mon-Fri 8:00am-3:00pm, Sat 8:30am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

The Botanist
Rep Onepu Road, Lyall Bay ~ : +64-48910198
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, International, Organic, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, European -- Additional Info: Vegetarian restaurant on the south coast of Wellington serving innovative cuisine, local and organic wines, botanical cocktails and craft beer on tap. The restaurant has a sheltered courtyard and views of the bay. Bookings recommended. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 9:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

1154 Pastaria
132 Cuba Street, Te Aro ~ : +64-42139981
Moderate -- Lacto, Italian, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Modern house-made pasta restaurant with a separate vegan menu that includes several pasta dishes with tomato sauce, kale & basil pesto or red pepper pesto, garlic & rosemary roll, pickled seasonal vegetables and more. Mon 11:00am-9:30pm, Tue 9:00am-5:00pm, Wed-Thu 11:00am-9:30pm, Fri-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Alswaida by Damascus
Kiosk 1/80a Willis Street, Te Aro ~ : +64-43332700
Moderate -- Lacto, Take-out, Middle Eastern, Syrian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Takeaway only restaurant serving Syrian street food. Vegan choices include falafel, za'ater manakesh, thum, chips, bread and salads. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 11:00am-7:00pm, Sat 11:00am-2:00pm, 4:00pm-7:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Aro
90 Aro St, Aro Valley ~ : +64-43844970
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Italian, Organic, Salad bar, European, Gluten-free, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe and roastery with vegan dishes clearly marked on the menu. Examples include penne pasta, mushroom risotto, roesmary roast potatoes with garlic, chargrilled broccolini and salads. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:00pm, Wed-Sat 5:30pm-10:00pm, Sat 9:00am-4:00pm, Sun 9:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Beach Babylon
232 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay ~ : +64-48017717
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Beer/Wine, Take-out, European, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Retro beachside place, a 15 minute walk from Courtenay Place and the city center. Vegetarian, vegan, and veganizable options are labelled on menu. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 8:00am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 8:00am-10:30pm, Sun 8:00am-9:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Bebemos
88 Riddiford St, Newtown ~ : +64-43898930
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, European, Fusion, Latin, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant and beer garden with clearly labeled food menu. Example vegan offerings include vegan burger, choripan, tacos, nachos, burritos and more. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon 11:30am-8:30pm, Tue-Fri 11:30am-11:00pm, Sat 10:00am-11:30pm, Sun 10:00am-9:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Bin44 Restaurant + Bar
3 Queens Wharf (at Z Energy Corporate Office) ~ : +64-44994450
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, International, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant and pub with a separate vegan (labeled as plant-based) menu. Vegan selection includes pizzas, burgers, snacks, tofu "fish" & chips, dukkah-roasted pumpkin & quinoa salad, char siu glazed tofu with vermicelli & vegetables, vegan chorizo & mushroom risotto and vegan desserts. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 10:30am-10:00pm, Sat-Sun 10:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Burger Liquor
129 Willis St ~ : +64-43851104
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Western, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Honey, Australian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Burger bar and restaurant with vegan choices. Menu includes vegan burger and chicken patties with a choice of toppings including vegan cheese, mushroom bacon and vegan mayo. Also offers a range of snacks including chips with salsa, panfried broccoli and fries. Has vegan sorbet and donut nuggets for dessert. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:30am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

BurgerFuel - Courtenay Place
101 Courtenay Pl, Te Aro ~ : +64-48019222
Inexpensive -- Lacto, American, Western, Fast food, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. Mon-Wed 10:00am-10:00pm, Thu 10:00am-10:30pm, Fri 10:00am-12:00am, Sat-Sun 10:00am-3:30am -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Cable Top Eatery
1 Upland Rd ~ : +64-44759006
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, International, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Café and restaurant with view over the city. Vegan dishes are clearly marked and include avocado toast, pizza with vegan cheese and a bowl. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Thu 8:30am-3:00pm, Fri-Sat 8:00am-8:00pm, Sun 8:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Cellar Vate
34 Molesworth St ~ : +64-44990978
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, International, Italian, Bakery, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Small cafe with vegan choices such as several types of vegan cookies, vegan muffins and slices and a selection of tofu sandwiches. Also offers several dairy free milks. Mon-Fri 7:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Chaat Street by Vaibhav Vishen
99 Victoria Street ~ : +64-2102339310
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Indian, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Indian street food eatery serving tapas-style dishes. Vegan dishes are clearly labeled. Choices include poori aloo, behl puri, and lentil dumplings. Wheelchair accessible. Wed-Thu 11:00am-8:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm, Sun 11:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Chan's Eatery
170 Riddiford St ~ : +64-43800588
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Chinese, Thai, Take-out, Asian, Fusion, Malaysian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Eatery serving dishes from Malaysia and Hong Kong with a separate vegan menu that includes a variety of dishes, such as noodles (laksa, pad Thai, mee goreng, and vegetable chow mein), sweet & sour tofu, rice dishes, curry dishes, tofu dishes, dumplings, spring rolls, roti, and more. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 11:30am-8:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Chow
45 Tory St (at Courtenay Pl) ~ : +64-43828585
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Thai, Beer/Wine, Pan-Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Creative, Pan-Asian food with a vegan lunch menu and a vegan set menu (for 8 or more people). Dishes include rice paper rolls, papaya salad, gyoza, curry, seven spiced tofu, and dumplings. Has an express lunch special Tues-Sun from 12-4pm. Free Wi-fi. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Tue 11:30am-10:00pm, Wed-Sat 11:30am-12:00am, Sun 11:30am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Coolsville Cartell
3 Moxham Ave, Hataitai ~ : +64-43864513
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Take-out, Bakery, Australian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Small cafe in the Hataitai village which has dairy free options including chia puddings, wraps and raw treats. Also has dairy free beverages and ice creams. Offers 'Atomic Coffee' and a selection of cabinet food with some gluten free, dairy free & vegetarian options. Has a small gift section suitable for all ages and also a deli food section. Outdoor seating. Cash only. Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Counter Culture
211 Victoria Street ~ : +64-48912345
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Board game cafe and bar with labelled vegan items on the menu including a burger, soup, bean chilli with guacamole, and garlic bread. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 12:00pm-10:00pm, Fri 12:00pm-11:00pm, Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Crepes A Go Go
61 Manners St, Te Aro ~ : +64-21952323
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Fast food, Take-out, Bakery, French, Gluten-free, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers sweet and savoury authentic French crepes including vegan options. Has another branch in Auckland. Mon 11:00am-8:00pm, Tue-Thu 9:00am-8:00pm, Fri-Sat 9:00am-9:00pm, Sun 10:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Currizza
43 Rugby St ~ : +64-43843000
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Indian, Italian, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Curry-pizza fusion with five vegan pizzas available. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 3:30pm-11:30pm, Sun 3:30pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Curry Heaven
136 Riddiford St ~ : +64-43800157
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Indian restaurant with a dedicated vegan menu section. Dishes include saag aloo, vegetable dhansak, mushroom masala, tarka daal, roti, samosa, and pakora. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 11:00am-2:30pm, Mon-Sun 5:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Damascus
4/100 Tory St, Te Aro ~ : +64-2108112298
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Mediterranean, Bakery, Middle Eastern, Gluten-free, Honey, Syrian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Syrian restaurant located in a vintage-style bowling club with vegan options for salads, falafel, chili potatoes, deep fried cauliflower, beets & peas, hummus, beetroot tahini, and house-made bread.Relocated from 93 Mornington Rd, Brooklyn. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Fri 6:00pm-10:00pm, Sat 12:00pm-2:00pm, 5:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Deluxe Cafe
10 Kent Terrace ~ : +64-48015455
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe with small menu that's vegetarian except for some non-veg sandwiches. Usually has 1 or 2 vegan suitable desserts. Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Dockside
3 Queens Wharf ~ : +64-44999900
Expensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Australian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Bar and restaurant serving a separate vegan menu including 5 vegan starters, 5 vegan mains and several desserts and sides. Offers a couple of vegan brunch dishes on the weekend. Outdoor seating. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Fri 12:00pm-9:00pm, Sat-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Domino's Pizza
253 Riddiford St ~ : +64-43892586
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, American, Pizza, Italian, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Wed 10:30am-11:00pm, Thu 10:30am-12:00am, Fri-Sat 10:30am-1:00am, Sun 10:30am-11:00pm -- Rating: 1 Happycow(s)

Fidel's
234 Cuba St, Te Aro ~ : +64-48016868
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, International, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Licensed eatery with labelled vegan and veganisable menu items. Vegan dishes include a big breakfast, buddha bowl, miso noodle broth, and pizza with vegan cheese option. Sides include roast vegetables, kimchi slaw, and salad. Loose leaf tea, coffee, smoothies and cold pressed juice are also available. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 8:00am-3:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Flamingo Joe's
1 Waterloo Quay, Pipitea ~ : +64-44711303
Expensive -- American, Western, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant and bar located on the waterfront. Offers a wide range of food, including many vegan options of two salad bowls, a mushroom tacos, a chickpea burger, and smoothie bowls among others. Willing to adapt dishes for vegans. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Wed 7:00am-9:00pm, Thu-Fri 7:00am-10:00pm, Sat 10:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Fratelli
15 Blair St ~ : +64-48016615
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Italian, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Traditional Italian restaurant. All pizzas can be made vegan using vegan cheese. Also makes their own vegan gnocchi. Many vegan pasta dishes also available. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 5:30pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Gemini Cafe
20 Brandon St ~ : +64-42139189
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Breakfast, New Zealand, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. For vegans, this cafe offers milk alternatives (soy, coconut) and churros French toast which can be made vegan. Seasonal items are added to the menu as well. Also offers cocktails and mocktails. Relocated from 3/100 Tory St, Te Aro. Wed-Fri 9:00am-3:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Graze Wine Bar
95 Upland Rd ~ : +64-223028242
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Western, Mediterranean, Beer/Wine, European, Fusion, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Wine bar with a changing tapas style menu. Has labeled vegan wines and can make many dishes vegan upon request. Reservations required. Wed-Fri 4:00pm-11:00pm, Sat-Sun 12:00pm-11:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Hauora Cafe
133 Molesworth St, Thorndon ~ :
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Western, European, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Situated within the Ministry of Health and owned by Ripe Coffee Company who follows the healthy eating guidelines set by the Ministry. The focus is on healthy food. Offers a selection of counter food and a small menu to cater for people with allergy requirements. Has vegan sweet treats. Usually has vegetarian and vegan savoury options as well as cakes and desserts.. Mon-Fri 7:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Hey Coastie
42 Tutere Street, Waikanae Beach ~ : +64-42970011
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Organic, Western, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Gluten-free, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Beachside cafe offering clearly marked vegan choices such as creamy mushroom on sourdough toast, Greek style flat bread and chocolate mousse, as well as other veganizable dishes upon request. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon 8:00am-10:00pm, Tue-Thu 8:30am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 8:30am-11:00pm, Sun 8:30am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Hide Out
11C Courtenay Pl ~ : +64-42603030
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Asian-fusion cuisine with custom cocktails. Vegan options include tofu bites, noodles, black beans & rice, bean curds, and dumplings. Bring a reusable container for a discount. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 12:00pm-2:30pm, Mon-Sun 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-2:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Home Cafe
70 Molesworth St ~ : +64-44996982
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Bakery, Fusion, Breakfast, New Zealand, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Coffee, pastries, and lunch foods. Offers a few vegan options including vegan biscuits. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Fri 7:00am-5:00pm, Sat 9:00am-1:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Indian Alley
3/290 Wakefield Street, Te Aro ~ : +64-49748822
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Indian, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Indian restaurant with separate vegan menu available upon request. Example offerings include jeera aloo, bombay aloo, aloo gobi, mushroom masala, saag tofu and more. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm, Mon-Fri 4:30pm-10:00pm, Sat-Sun 5:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Interislander Cook Strait Ferry
1 Aotea Quay ~ :
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe on board of the ferry offering a few vegan items such as salads, curries, and a sandwich. Outdoor seating. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Jugnu's Little India
18 Blair St, off Courtney Place ~ : +64-43849989
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian, Delivery, Take-out, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Look for the vegan menu with 40 or so options. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Thu 5:00pm-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 5:00pm-9:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Jugnu's Little India - Cuba Mall
115 Cuba St, Te Aro (at Cuba Mall) ~ : +64-43849989
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Local Indian chain restaurant with separate vegan menu. Example dishes include pani puri, samosa chaat, bombay aloo, vegetable noodles, garlic naan, aloo gobi and more. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 12:30pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Jugnu's Little India - Lower Hutt
66 Bloomfield Terrace, Hutt Central ~ : +64-45869030
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Local Indian chain restaurant with separate vegan menu. Example dishes include pani puri, samosa chaat, bombay aloo, vegetable noodles, garlic naan, aloo gobi and more. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 4:30pm-9:30pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Jugnu's Little India - Porirua
1D Mungavin Ave, Porirua (at Mungavin Homestead) ~ : +64-42382555
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Local Indian chain restaurant with separate vegan menu. Example dishes include pani puri, samosa chaat, bombay aloo, vegetable noodles, garlic naan, aloo gobi and more. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 4:30pm-9:30pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Karaka Cafe
2 Taranaki St ~ : +64-49168369
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Fusion, Honey, Breakfast, Māori, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Māori owned cafe with a focus on local, sustainable food with indigenous flavors. Several clearly marked vegan options including roasted veggies, vegan bagel, mushroom on rēwana and more. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Thu 7:30am-7:00pm, Fri 7:30am-8:00pm, Sat 8:30am-8:00pm, Sun 8:30am-7:00pm -- Rating: 2.5 Happycow(s)

Kebab Plus
9 Courtenay Pl ~ : +64-220833911
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Delivery, Take-out, Middle Eastern, Honey, Syrian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Syrian restaurant offering a few labelled vegan items such as kebab, falafel plate, salad and more. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Fri 11:00am-3:00pm, Mon-Thu 5:00pm-12:00am, Fri 5:00pm-3:00am, Sat 12:00pm-3:00am, Sun 12:00pm-11:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Koji
12 Majoribanks Street, Mount Victoria ~ : +64-42137331
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Chinese, Japanese, Beer/Wine, Asian, Fusion, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Modern Asian restaurant offering a vegan (plant-based) menu with rice crisp, burnt carrot, star anise & kaffir lime, tempura cauliflower with satay spinach dumplings, hot & sour soba noodle salad, and coconut & mango ice cream for dessert. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sat 5:30pm-11:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Lake Ferry Hotel
2 Lake Ferry Rd, South Wairarapa Coast, Lake Ferry ~ : +64-63077831
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Australian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe / bar with a view. Has a crumbed mushroom burger with caramelised onions that is vegan. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: Not rated yet

Le Saigon
141 Featherston St ~ : +64-49748883
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Vietnamese, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Vietnamese eatery with clearly marked vegan dishes, including a curry, noodles, spring rolls, and more. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 11:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Little Beer Quarter
4 Edward St ~ : +64-48033304
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Pizza, International, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Beer pub with a few labelled vegan dishes. Includes tofu bites, jackfruit loaded fries, pizza, salad and a burger. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon 3:30pm-10:00pm, Tue-Wed 12:00pm-10:00pm, Thu 12:00pm-11:00pm, Fri-Sat 12:00pm-12:00am, Sun 3:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Little Penang
40 Dixon St, Te Aro ~ : +64-43829818
Moderate -- Asian, Malaysian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Vegan items are not marked but most items can be made vegan on request. Protein options include tofu and vege fritters in some of the dishes such as a vegan mee goreng. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 11:00am-3:00pm, Mon-Thu 5:00pm-9:00pm, Fri 5:00pm-9:30pm, Sat 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Lola Rouge
10 Dunlop Terrace ~ : +64-49131800
Expensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Beer/Wine, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Asian style restaurant with a whole page of vegan dishes in the menu. Includes miso eggplant, noodle salad, silken tofu, fried rice, vegan chicken and jackfruit, and more. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Tue-Sat 5:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Maranui Surf Life Saving Club Cafe
Lyall Parade, Lyall Bay ~ : +64-43872649
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Organic, Western, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Retro, funky cafe in Lyall Bay. Situated in the old maranui surf life saving club with views to the sea. Has a few vegan choices and gluten-free which are labeled clearly. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 7:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Mexico
41 Dixon St ~ : +64-48946982
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Mexican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 12:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Mexico - Petone
136 Jackson St, Petone ~ : +64-45660988
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Mexican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Mian Bar
120 Featherston St ~ :
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Chinese, Fast food, Take-out, Asian, Fusion, Taiwanese, Vietnamese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Noodle and rice restaurant offering takeaway only. Vegan option is tofu with rice noodles or tofu with rice and various salads. Comes with peanuts, spring onions, edamame, tomato, and corn. Wheelchair accessible. Mon-Tue 11:00am-2:00pm, Wed 11:30am-2:00pm, Thu-Fri 11:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Midnight Espresso
178 Cuba St ~ : +64-43847014
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Fast food, Gluten-free, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Est 1989, one of Wellington's longest standing cafes. Serves breakfast, sandwiches, cakes, nachos, soya cappucino. Counter service. Also has an a lar carte menu as well as cabinet food. Open until late. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 7:30am-1:00am, Sat-Sun 8:00am-1:00am -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Monsoon Poon
12 Blair St, Te Aro ~ : +64-48033555
Moderate -- Ovo, Chinese, Indian, Thai, Asian, Fusion, Vietnamese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Southeast Asian cuisines restaurant. Ask for the vegetarian/allergens menu, which includes vegan options like summer rolls, krishna pakhora, sichuan style vegetables, Bangkok street noodles, Singapore fried noodles, Indian empire spiced chickpea salad. Offers a tiffin lunch delivery service for workers in the CBD on weekdays. Be sure to specify vegan. Takes bookings for lunch and early dinner reservations. Mon-Fri 12:00pm-10:00pm, Sat-Sun 5:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Moon
167 Riddiford St, Newtown ~ : +64-43899933
Moderate -- Lacto, Pizza, International, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Bar with live music and labelled vegan dishes including a tagine, falafel salad, 2 vegan pizzas, and feijoa sorbet. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 4:00pm-9:00pm, Sat-Sun 2:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Mother of Coffee
210A Cuba Mall, Left Bank ~ : +64-225979982
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Organic, Delivery, Take-out, Gluten-free, African, Ethiopian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Ethiopian cuisine and internet cafe. Serves mostly vegan Ethiopian food and organic coffee. Relocated from 150 Riddiford St, Newtown. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Tue 4:30pm-9:30pm, Wed 12:00pm-9:30pm, Thu 4:30pm-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 12:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Mr Go's
3 Eva St ~ : +64-43843488
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Indian, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Asian, Gluten-free, Korean, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Asian hawker food. Includes lots of vegan dishes such as a tofu plate, dumplings, fried rice, pani puri and more, all marked on the menu. Walk ins preferred, bookings accepted for 4 or more. Relocated from 59 Taranaki St, Te Aro. Bookings and walk-ins welcome. Kitchen goes to a reduced late-night menu 30-60 minutes before closing time. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Tue 4:00pm-10:00pm, Wed-Thu 12:00pm-10:00pm, Fri 12:00pm-10:30pm, Sat 11:30am-10:30pm, Sun 11:30am-9:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Mystic Kitchen
37 Jessie St ~ :
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Australian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Little cafe offering drinks and cabinet food. Offers 4 vegan milks. Has many rotating vegan options in the cabinet such as vegan cookies, lasagne, toasties, salads and tomato soup. Includes vegan cheese. Has other vegan sweet items available. Previously called Gipsy Kitchen. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 8:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Nakhon Thai
23 Waitoa Rd, Hataitai ~ : +64-43862338
Moderate -- Ovo, Thai, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai restaurant in the suburb of Hataitai. Lots of the dishes have vegetarian variants some of which are also vegan, although not marked. Limited options within a 1km radius. NOTE: Reported July 2024 to have limited vegan options – please send updates to HappyCow. Mon 5:00pm-10:00pm, Wed-Sun 5:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Neo Cafe & Eatery
132 Willis Street, Te Aro ~ : +64-43859553
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Delivery, Take-out, Gluten-free, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe serving all day brunch, salads and house-baked goods. Vegans can choose from the granola, avocado on toast, chia pudding, wellness bowl and breakfast bagel. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 7:30am-3:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Olive.
170 Cuba St, Te Aro ~ : +64-48025266
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Italian, Beer/Wine, French, Gluten-free, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. French & Italian inspired licensed restaurant with labelled vegan items on the menu. The menu changes seasonally, the majority of vegan fare is on the dinner menu. Example dishes include potato & treacle sourdough, roast broccoli croquettes, lasagne, and charred eggplant ravioli. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Thu 10:30am-9:00pm, Fri 9:00am-9:00pm, Sat 8:30am-9:00pm, Sun 8:30am-2:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Ombra
199 Cuba St ~ : +64-43853229
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Italian, Mediterranean, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Venetian-inspired Italian restaurant. Vegan options include sharing plates, vegan pizza, and vegan salads. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Tue 4:00pm-9:00pm, Wed-Thu 12:00pm-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 12:00pm-10:30pm, Sun 12:00pm-9:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

One Red Dog
56 Customhouse Quay ~ : +64-49184723
Moderate -- Lacto, Pizza, Italian, Western, Beer/Wine, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Waterfront bar and restaurant offering pizza, pasta, and salads. Menu has one labeled vegan pizza and one vegan salad. Vegetarian pizzas can be ordered with vegan cheese (for a charge). Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Origami
158 Cuba Street, Te Aro ~ : +64-43851354
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Japanese restaurant offering vegan dishes including gyoza, sushi, ramen, tempura and salad. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:30am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-9:30pm, Sun 11:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Pestle & Mortar
108 Darlington Rd, Miramar ~ :
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Western, Honey, Australian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Local small cafe in Miramar, close to Weta workshop. Offers a number of vegan options which change daily, including soup, sandwich, and raw slices. Plant based milks on offer are soy, almond, oat, and hemp milk. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon 7:00am-3:00pm, Tue-Fri 7:00am-2:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Pho Mo
62 Dixon St ~ : +64-2108430345
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Vietnamese, Gluten-free, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Vietnamese restaurant with clearly labeled vegan options, including a vegan banh mi, pho, and bao. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sat 12:00pm-3:00pm, 4:30pm-8:30pm, Sun 4:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Pho Viet Street Food
40 Dixon St ~ : +64-48018747
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Asian, Vietnamese, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Vietnamese restaurant with plenty of labelled vegetarian dishes with tofu, check which are vegan. Mon-Wed 11:30am-9:00pm, Thu-Sat 11:30am-10:00pm, Sun 11:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Phuthai Esarn
35 Cambridge Terrace, Te Aro ~ : +64-48015006
Moderate -- Ovo, Thai, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai restaurant with labelled vegan dishes including a variety of curries, spring rolls, and streamed vegetables. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 12:00pm-2:30pm, Mon-Sun 5:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Pita Pit
126 Featherston St ~ : +64-44727482
Moderate -- Lacto, Western, Mediterranean, Fast food, Take-out, Middle Eastern, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 9:00am-7:30pm, Sat-Sun 10:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Pizza Express
12-148 Willis St ~ : +64-48015000
Moderate -- Lacto, Pizza, Italian, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Pizzeria with labelled vegan pizzas and sides on the menu (VG). Choices include veg korma, spicy veg supreme, plain cheese, veg delight, veg avocado, garlic bread or vegan cheesy garlic bread, and oven baked chips or wedges. All can be made with vegan cheese for an additional cost. Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-12:00am, Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Pizza Pomodoro
Unit 24, Ground floor/13 Leeds St, Te Aro ~ : +64-43812929
Moderate -- Lacto, Italian, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers Italian pizza. Two vegan choices on menu, marinara and vegana. Tue-Sat 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Planet Spice
128 Riddiford St ~ : +64-43898345
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Indian restaurant with unlabelled vegan dishes on the menu, please state vegan when ordering. Vegan dishes include mixed vegetable curry, mutter mushroom, aloo palak, channa masala, onion bhaji, and pakora. Roti can be made vegan if requested. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, Mon-Wed 5:00pm-10:00pm, Thu 5:00pm-10:30pm, Sat-Sun 5:00pm-10:30pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Pomelo Kitchen & Bar
232 Oriental Parade ~ : +64-43828088
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Beer/Wine, Asian, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant with a view of Oriental Bay towards central Wellington. Vegan options include yellow curry, lotus chips, crispy tofu, and caramelized eggplant. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Thu 5:30pm-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5:30pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

POP
100 Willis St ~ : +64-44707805
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, American, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Take-out, British, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Pub serving labeled vegan burgers, fries and sauces. Reported re-opened May 2024. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Wed-Thu 12:00pm-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 12:00pm-11:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Queen Sally's Diamond Deli
200 Queens Dr, Lyall Bay ~ : +64-43872429
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Salad bar, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. A deli that offers coffee, sweets, salads, baked goods, and other deli fare. There are always a few vegan suitable salads or sandwiches and a sweet option, such as the massive cupcakes. Mon-Fri 7:00am-5:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Ram's Restaurant
171 Cuba St, Te Aro ~ : +64-48033628
Moderate -- Chinese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers an extensive menu with a full range of vegan dishes. Uses non-egg tofu, potatoes, eggplant, greens and more. Wheelchair accessible. Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 5:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Rata Cafe
53 Waiapu Rd ~ : +64-49221139
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Organic, Western, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe with a view of Zealandia: The Karori Sanctuary Experience. Offers several labeled ovo-lacto vegetarian dishes, a few of which may be requested vegan. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 9:00am-4:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Rock Yard
18 Allen St (at Wakefield St) ~ : +64-43813930
Moderate -- Ovo, Beer/Wine, Vietnamese, Gluten-free, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Modern styled Vietnamese restaurant with classic Vietnamese dishes and labeled vegan options. Dishes include pot stickers, satay tofu, crispy pancake stuffed with tofu and mushroom, tamarind noodles, fresh rice paper rolls, tofu and mushroom curry, braised tofu vermicelli noodles, pho and more. Staff is aware of vegan requirements. Accepts credit cards. Tue 11:30am-2:00pm, Tue-Sat 5:00pm-10:00pm, Wed-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Rosella
18 Majoribanks St, Mount Victoria ~ : +64-43330573
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Beer/Wine, Honey, Australian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Classy wine bar and restaurant with a dietary menu on request. Whipped almond, heirloom tomato dish, sweetcorn cake and roasted cauliflower. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Thu 4:00pm-10:00pm, Fri 3:00pm-1:00am, Sat 12:00pm-1:00am, Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Rosie's Red-Hot Cantina & Taco Joint
4 Queens Wharf ~ : +64-44737244
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Mexican, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mexican food and drinks. Serves vegan cauliflower tacos, taquitos, guacamole & chips, a few sides and starters. Outdoor and indoor seating. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Thu 11:30am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-11:00pm, Sun 11:30am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Satay Malaysia
255B Cuba St, Te Aro ~ : +64-43850679
Moderate -- Ovo, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Malaysian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Malaysian restaurant with vegan choices. Menu includes sweet and sour tofu, laksa, seasonal vegetables, Malaysian salad and more. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Fri 12:00pm-1:30pm, Tue-Sat 5:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Satay Village
58b Ghuznee St, Te Aro ~ : +64-48018538
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Take-out, Asian, Malaysian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant with a separate section of the menu for vegan and vegetarian dishes. Typical Malaysian / SE Asian dishes, such as laksa, curry, nasi goreng, roti, and stir-fries. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 11:30am-9:00pm, Sat-Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Seize
117 Lambton Quay ~ : +64-274585886
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Raw, Western, Juice bar, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe in the central business district since 2014. Offers healthful meals and desserts which are mostly vegan and gluten-free with raw options. Wheelchair accessible. Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

SomTum Thai
124 Cuba St ~ : +64-42138665
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Thai, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Casual Thai eatery with the option to bring your own alcohol. Has several clearly labeled vegan options, including rice dishes, noodle dishes, and laksa. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:30am-9:00pm, Fri-Sun 11:30am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant
39 Abel Smith St, Te Aro ~ : +64-43849085
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Organic, Western, Beer/Wine, Breakfast, Australian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Licensed restaurant with clearly labelled vegan dishes on the brunch and dinner menus. Vegan dishes include portobello benedict, a big breakfast, sticky sesame cauliflower nibbles, mushroom & walnut bolognaise, marinated tofu, and stuffed portobello mushroom. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 10:00am-10:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Spices
179 Main Rd, Tawa ~ :
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Indian, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Indian restaurant with vegetarian and vegan dishes for dine in or take away. Located right in the heart of Tawa shops. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 5:00pm-10:00pm, Tue-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Spirit House Wellington
1 Park Rd ~ : +64-48910336
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Thai, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Asian, Fusion, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai restaurant offering a few items that are or can be made vegan such as vegan duck curry, pad Thai, stir-fry, satay and more. Specify no oyster/fish sauce. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 5:00pm-8:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Sri Penang
44 The Terrace ~ : +64-42100031
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Honey, Malaysian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Malaysian restaurant offering curries that can be made vegan with tofu. Other vegan items include roti, nasi lemak, deep fried tofu and salads. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 11:00am-3:00pm, 4:30pm-8:30pm, Sat 11:00am-8:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Sweet Mother's Kitchen
5 Courtenay Place ~ :
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, American, Take-out, Mexican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cajun, Creole, and Mexican style food. Has separate vegan menu, which includes 7 mains and a couple of snacks. Usually has vegan cake. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 8:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

t-Lounge by Dilmah
22 Willeston Str. ~ : +64-42139242
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Take-out, Gluten-free, Breakfast, Sri Lankan, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Sri Lankan restaurant serving clearly marked vegan dishes. Vegan offer includes jackfruit bruschetta, spicy bean salad, roasted cauliflower tacos, coconut tacos with jackfruit & coleslaw, soy curry, desserts, and more. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sun 10:00am-4:00pm, Thu-Fri 5:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Taste of Home
128 Vivian St (at Marion) ~ : +64-43828888
Inexpensive -- Ovo, Chinese, Take-out, Asian, Korean, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Asian restaurant offering vegan yo zoo Miami, spicy fried tofu on rice, suan la fen, and zhu jiang mian. Tue-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:00pm-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Arborist Rooftop Bar
166 Willis St (at Trinity Hotel) ~ : +64-49316161
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Western, Beer/Wine, British, Honey, Australian, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant with vegan options on the menu that include brunch, lunch, salads, toast, and burgers. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 8:00am-10:00pm, Fri 8:00am-11:00pm, Sat 8:30am-11:00pm, Sun 8:30am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Beijing
164 Riddiford St, Newtown ~ : +64-43897988
Moderate -- Chinese, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Wellington area Chinese restaurant. The back of the menu includes a page of vegetarian dishes, many suitable for vegans. Try the mock duck pancakes and deep fried tofu. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sat 5:30pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 2.5 Happycow(s)

The Champagneria
125 Featherston St ~ : +64-48025585
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Italian, Western, Mediterranean, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, European, French, Spanish, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Champagne bar offering vegan tapas and platters. Includes French, Spanish, Italian, ploughmans and dessert platters, and a range of Mediterranean tapas. Reported to serve meat June 2024. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Thu 3:30pm-10:00pm, Fri 12:00pm-12:00am, Sat 11:00am-12:00am, Sun 12:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Garden
282 Lambton Quay ~ :
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Delivery, Take-out, Korean, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Korean restaurant offering clearly marked vegan choices such as bibimbap, avocado rice salad, avocado kimbap, rice noodle soup and Korean stew. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 8:30am-2:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Grand
69 Courtenay Pl ~ : +64-48017800
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Steakhouse and bar with 3 vegan lunch/dinner options: a vegan burger, tofu Thai salad with noodles, and a tofu poke bowl. Some vegetarian dishes may be able to be made vegan upon request - ask. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Thu 9:30am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 8:30am-10:00pm, Sun 8:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: 2.5 Happycow(s)

The Larder
133 Darlington Rd ~ : +64-48910354
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Italian, Western, Take-out, European, Fusion, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant and cafe serving breakfast, lunch and sandwiches. Offers vegan falafel salad and vegetarian pasta that can be made vegan upon request. Limited choices nearby. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sat 8:00am-2:30pm -- Rating: 2 Happycow(s)

The Malthouse - Craft Beer Brewing Pub
76 Willis St ~ : +64-48025484
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, International, Italian, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Gluten-free, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Modern craft beer pub. Serves some food, including a vegan bagel with cream cheese, pizza, burger with vegan cheese, sharing board, kofta. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon 11:30am-10:00pm, Tue-Sat 11:30am-11:00pm, Sun 11:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Oatery
8 Left Bank, Te Aro ~ :
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Delivery, Take-out, Bakery, Catering, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe specializing in porridge that serves breakfast and lunch. Offers vegan porridges, mushroom toast, chia pudding and veganizable Bircher muesli. Staff is knowledgeable about vegan diets. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Wed-Fri 7:30am-2:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:30am-2:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Old Quarter
39 Dixon St, Te Aro ~ : +64-43853916
Moderate -- Ovo, Beer/Wine, Vietnamese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Vietnamese fusion restaurant offering vegan bao buns, dumplings, summer rolls, fritters, curry, salads and desserts. Reservations required. Mon-Sun 11:30am-3:00pm, Mon-Thu 5:00pm-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-11:00pm, Sun 5:00pm-10:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Ramen Shop
191 Riddiford St, Newtown ~ : +64-43892263
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Small ramen shop in Newtown. Offers 3 mains and 4 starters that can be vegan (labelled on the menu). Mon-Sun 12:00pm-2:00pm, 5:00pm-8:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Tirohana Estate
42 Puruatanga Rd ~ : +64-63069933
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Beer/Wine, European, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. In the evenings there is a 3 course set menu which includes at least 2 vegan dishes per course. Similar options are available for lunch. Vineyard setting and has vegan wine. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

TJ Katsu
88 Manners St ~ : +64-44712419
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Japanese restaurant. Miso soup is vegan. Also has a small assortment of sushi, rice, and noodle dishes. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 10:00am-6:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Two Grey - Cafe, Bar & Eatery
2 Grey St (at InterContinental Hotel) ~ : +64-44957841
Expensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Western, Beer/Wine, European, Breakfast, New Zealand, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Hotel restaurant that provides a separate vegan menu. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 11:00am-8:00pm, Sat 9:00am-9:00pm, Sun 9:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Underworld Tavern
13 Pirie St, Mount Victoria ~ : +64-42136011
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Brewery with labeled vegan-friendly options, including katsu curry chips, burgers, potato salad, and katsu fries. Previously called Boneface Tavern. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Wed-Thu 3:00pm-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 1:00pm-12:00am, Sun 1:00pm-9:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Upesh Kitchen
97B Upland Rd, Kelburn ~ : +64-44759111
Moderate -- Lacto, Take-out, Asian, Malaysian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Has a separate menu in store that lists all the dishes that can be made vegan. Note the roti is not vegan but there are plenty of other options available. Mon 5:00pm-8:30pm, Tue-Thu 11:30am-2:00pm, 5:00pm-9:00pm, Fri 11:30am-9:00pm, Sat-Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Welsh Dragon Bar
10A Cambridge Tce ~ : +64-43856566
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Beer/Wine, Take-out, British, Breakfast, Welsh, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Pub serving Welsh and British pub fare with vegan options, including shepherds pie, a Sunday roast, chips, and curry sauce. The only Welsh pub in the Southern Hemisphere. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Tue 5:00pm-3:00am, Wed-Sat 4:00pm-3:00am, Sun 3:00pm-3:00am -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Where's Charlie? Lambton Quay Store
108 Lambton Quay ~ : +64-44998989
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Delivery, Take-out, Vietnamese, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Vietnamese restaurant with labeled vegan dishes like banh mi, pho, and several rice dishes with tofu. Can also veganise most vegetarian menu options on request. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 9:30am-7:30pm, Sat-Sun 10:00am-2:30pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Winner Winner
46 Courtenay Place, Te Aro ~ : +64-48016755
Moderate -- Lacto, American, Fast food, Salad bar, Take-out, Australian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. A few outlets in NZ offering vegan options, including bbq jackfruit burger, fried mushrooms, two salads, garlic bread, chips, and a chocolate peanut butter pie. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Tue 11:00am-8:00pm, Wed-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri 11:00am-10:00pm, Sat-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

WLG - Peloton Bar & Eatery
Stewart Duff Dr ~ : +64-48969150
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Western, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Fusion, Honey, Australian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Bar & eatery with two vegan mains and vegan sides. Also offers salads that can be made vegan on request. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 10:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

WLG - TJ Katsu
L1, Main Terminal, 28 Stewart Duff Dr, Rongotai (at Wellington International Airport) ~ : +64-43858868
Moderate -- Ovo, Japanese, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Counter-service Japanese stall with vegan choices. Example dishes include vegan teriyaki tofu noodles, tofu don, bento box, edamame and seaweed salad. Also offers vegan sushi. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 9:00am-6:30pm, Sat 9:00am-5:30pm, Sun 9:00am-6:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Yellow Chilli Indian Restaurant
92 Upland Rd ~ : +64-44758981
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Indian, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Indian restaurant with labeled vegan menu options, including tofu dishes, soya chaap (soy meat), jackfruit dishes, paratha, and roti. Specify vegan when ordering. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 1:30pm-10:00pm, Sat-Sun 4:30pm-5:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Yoshi
80 Willis St (at Press Hall food court) ~ : +64-44734730
Moderate -- Ovo, Japanese, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Asian, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Traditional Japanese food but with vegan options. Gluten-free soy sauce on the tables. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 11:00am-3:00pm, Sat 11:30am-3:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Zambrero - Courtenay
57 Courtenay Pl, Te Aro ~ : +64-43854783
Moderate -- Lacto, Fast food, Take-out, Mexican, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Tue 10:00am-11:00pm, Wed-Thu 10:00am-2:00am, Fri-Sat 11:00am-4:00am, Sun 10:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Zambrero - Featherston St
143 Featherston St ~ : +64-44732907
Moderate -- Lacto, Fast food, Take-out, Mexican, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Mon-Wed 11:00am-8:00pm, Thu-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Belén Vegan Bakery
104 Lambton Quay ~ : +64-42800365
Inexpensive -- Take-out, Bakery, Catering -- Additional Info: Wellington's only vegan bakery. Offers a huge range of croissants, pies, cronuts, sandwiches, donuts, scrolls, cakes, muffins, scones, focaccias, cookies and more. Good Fortune coffee and a range of cold drinks also on offer. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 7:30am-3:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Belén Vegan Bakery
105 Courtenay Pl ~ :
Inexpensive -- Take-out, Bakery -- Additional Info: Vegan bakery offering donuts, cookies, and coffee. Also has vegan savory pies, vegan savory stuffed croissants, and sandwiches. One of two branches. Accepts credit cards. Wed-Fri 8:00am-3:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Creamy & Crunchy
50 Webb St, Te Aro ~ : +64-2108053427
Inexpensive -- Take-out -- Additional Info: Vegan microroastery offering a range of drinks as well as croissants, pastel de nata, scones, pastries and more. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sat 6:00am-1:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Dirty Donuts
75 Cable St ~ : +64-275126883
Moderate -- Delivery, Take-out, Bakery -- Additional Info: Vegan donut bakery that sells at three markets in the Wellington area and sells wholesale to over 25 cafes. Usually at the Wellington Waterfront Market on Sundays. Also offers home delivery via deilvereasy.co.nz. -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Dirty Donuts - Pop-up
25 College St ~ :
Inexpensive -- Bakery -- Additional Info: Vegan donut pop-up shop offering a variety of donuts such as vanilla, cinnamon, pineapple & passion fruit, custard & jam and more. Please note hours & location are subject to change - refer to socials. Sat 9:00am-12:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Vonuts
Press Hall 80 Willis St, Wellington Central ~ :
Inexpensive -- Take-out, Bakery -- Additional Info: A fully vegan donut shop inside a food court. Also serves toasties. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 9:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

WLG - Belen Vegan Bakery - Domestic
Stewart Duff Dr, Rongotai (at Wellington International Airport) ~ : +64-42800365
Moderate -- Take-out, Bakery -- Additional Info: Vegan bakery offering donuts, cookies, slices, croissants, sandwiches and more. One of three branches. Open to airport patrons and the general public. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 6:30am-4:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Amuse
178 Willis St ~ :
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Take-out, Bakery -- Additional Info: Cafe and bakery with vegan vegetable focaccia sandwich, cinnamon slice and snack plate. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Fri 7:30am-9:00pm, Sat 9:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Arobake
83 Aro St ~ : +64-43845473
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Bakery -- Additional Info: Bakery offering vegan breads, cakes, biscuits and more. Mon-Fri 7:00am-5:00pm, Sat 7:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Aurora Argentinian Bakery
44 Manners St ~ : +64-273377440
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Delivery, Take-out, Bakery, Latin, Argentinian -- Additional Info: Argentinian bakery with some vegan options, including empanadas. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 7:00am-4:00pm, Sat 8:00am-4:00pm, Sun 8:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Aurora Argentinian Bakery - The Terrace
43 The Terrace ~ : +64-273377440
Inexpensive -- Bakery -- Additional Info: Second location for this Argentinian bakery with vegan options, including medialunas (croissants), alfajores (cookies), and empanadas. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 7:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Aye! Empanadas & More
236 Oriental Pde ~ : +64-48016511
Inexpensive -- Take-out, Bakery -- Additional Info: Small empanada bakery, with seating. Serves coffee and other drinks plus two vegan empanadas on the menu and a few sweet items. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 7:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Aye! Empanadas & More CBD
171 Featherston Street, Wellington Central ~ : +64-2108326003
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Delivery, Take-out, Bakery, Latin, Breakfast, Argentinian -- Additional Info: Local Argentinian bakery serving empanadas, desserts, and beverages. One of a few branches. Vegan selection includes the champis empanada, vegan alfajores and several plant-based milks for drinks. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 7:00am-5:00pm, Sat-Sun 7:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Black Lion Bakery & Cafe
156 Cuba St, Te Aro ~ : +64-220343858
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Take-out, Bakery -- Additional Info: Bakery café with a variety of vegan pastries and cabinet sandwiches. Wheelchair accessible. Wed-Fri 10:00am-8:00pm, Sat-Sun 11:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Carrello del Gelato
228 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay ~ : +64-48913827
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Offers changing flavors. The sorbettos are vegan. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-6:00pm, Fri 11:00am-8:00pm, Sat 10:00am-8:00pm, Sun 10:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Chocolate Frog Cafe
71 Miramar Ave ~ : +64-43888233
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Cafe located inside the Palmers Garden Centre with a few items on the menu that can be made vegan, and usually a few vegan treats in the cabinet. Offers plant milks. Mon-Sun 8:30am-5:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Commonsense Organics
147 Tory St, Te Aro ~ : +64-43843314
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Organic food and products retailer. Relocated from 260 Wakefield St. Mon-Fri 8:00am-7:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Commonsense Organics - Kilbirnie
7 Bay Road, Kilbirnie ~ : +64-43871751
-- -- Additional Info: Organic food and products retailer. Mon-Fri 8:00am-7:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Duck Island Ice Cream
168 Cuba St ~ :
Inexpensive -- Lacto -- Additional Info: Ice cream parlour which offers at least 6 rotating vegan flavours. Also offers vegan sundaes and cones. Mon-Wed 11:00am-10:00pm, Thu-Sat 11:00am-11:30pm, Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Frank's Newtown
5 Riddiford Street ~ :
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Take-out, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Cafe serving vegan donuts, cookies, smashed avocado & tomato on sourdough toast or sesame bagel, and plant-based milks for coffee. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 7:00am-2:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Garuda Truck
Corner Barnett and Cable Street, Te Aro (at Harbourside Market) ~ : +64-21669637
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Delivery, Take-out, Indonesian -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Indonesian food truck in Harbourside Market offering vegan choices such as mie goreng, nasi goreng, gulai tempeh & tofu, as well as vegan gado gado upon request. Check social media for other locations. Accepts credit cards. Sun 8:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Gorilla Burger
7 Leeds Street, Te Aro (at Fortune Favours Brewery) ~ : +64-48017540
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Fast food, Take-out, Australian -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Food truck located next to Fortune Favours brewery and bar. Menu is clearly labeled and includes vegan burger and seitan chicken sandwich. Vegan cheese, mayonnaise and sauces available. Mon-Thu 12:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 12:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Harbourside Market
Cable St ~ : +64-21765694
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo -- Additional Info: Weekly Sunday Farmer's Market with several produce vendors, a tofu truck and vegan friendly vendors for doughnuts, empanadas, lunch foods, and breads. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Sun 7:30am-2:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Kaffee Eis
146 Cuba St ~ : +64-48033620
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Coffee shop merging New Zealand European cafe culture, situated in busy Cuba St Mall. Cabinet food and gelato ice cream bar with a dedicated vegan section of gelato. Gluten free options. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Wed 7:30am-10:30pm, Thu-Fri 7:30am-11:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Kaffee Eis The Kiosk
TSB Arena ~ : +64-44997004
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Take-out -- Additional Info: Kiosk for a local ice cream chain that also serves coffee. Offers rotating vegan ice cream flavors. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Kāinga Eatery
100 High Street South, Carterton ~ : +64-63798080
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Take-out, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Local eatery offering plant-based milks for coffee as well as some vegan baked goods and veganizable choices such as avocado toast. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Nicoletta's Cake Boutique
12/B Park Rd, Miramar ~ : +64-43885301
Moderate -- Bakery -- Additional Info: Italian bakery with a number of clearly labeled vegan pastries and desserts. Jan 2020 reported no longer fully vegetarian. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm, Sat 10:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Noah's Ark Teahouse - Lambton Quay
Shop 102, 180 Lambton Quay, Farmers Lane ~ : +64-44711822
Inexpensive -- Juice bar -- Additional Info: Beverage bars serving bubble teas, iced teas, and slushies. Offers an array of toppings: the jellies are coconut-based, and the tapioca pearls are vegan. Vegans specify no honey or milk. Mon-Fri 10:30am-5:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:00am-3:30pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Noah's Ark Teahouse - Te Aro
79 Manners St, Te Aro ~ : +64-44995008
Inexpensive -- Juice bar -- Additional Info: Beverage bars serving bubble teas, iced teas, and slushies. Offers an array of toppings: the jellies are coconut-based, and the tapioca pearls are vegan. Vegans specify no honey or milk. Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Shake Bar
5/22 Herd St, Te Aro ~ : +64-272762269
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Specialising in milkshakes and serves ice cream. Speciality shakes such as Oreo, unicorn and Nutella. Many can be made vegan. Has vegan waffle cones. Previously called The Enormous Crocodile Company. NOTE: Reported April 2023 to have limited vegan options – please send updates to HappyCow. Mon-Sun 9:30am-6:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Grocer's Shed
30 Reef St, Island Bay ~ : +64-299203383
Moderate -- Lacto, Western, Take-out -- Additional Info: Beachside café with alfresco seating out front and a small garden area in the back for dining in. Has a vegan sandwich option, donuts, and plant milk for coffee. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Wed-Fri 8:00am-3:30pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-4:30pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

The Lab
80 Willis St ~ :
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Café located in the Press Hall food court serving specialty coffee as well as raw vegan slices and smoothies and several vegan menu options. Plant milks available are Bonsoy soy milk, All Good oat milk, Blue Diamond almond milk and Alpro coconut milk. One of four locations in Wellington. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 7:30am-2:30pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

The Nut Store
284 Cuba St, Te Aro (at Karo Dr) ~ : +64-48015645
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: A specialist nut store that also sells dried fruit, seeds and spices. Gluten-free nut flours available. Owned and staffed by vegetarians. An emphasis on New Zealand grown nuts. All walnuts, hazelnuts and macadamias are New Zealand grown. Retail and wholesale. About 95% vegan and the rest vegetarian (including milk chocolate). Mon 10:00am-1:00pm, Tue-Thu 10:00am-4:00pm, Fri 10:00am-1:00pm, Sat 11:00am-1:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Tuatua Cafe
Commonwealth Walkway, Wellington Central ~ : +64-273371108
Moderate -- Take-out -- Additional Info: Eco-conscious cafe with a focus on zero waste. Plant-based milk alternatives available. Offers BYO cup discount. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 9:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Wellington Chocolate Factory
5 Eva St, Te Aro ~ : +64-43857555
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Chocolate factory making some vegan chocolates and providing tours about the process. Sells chocolates, coffee, and milkshakes. Tue-Sun 10:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Zelati
Shop 302, Left Bank Lane, 116 Cuba St, Te Aro ~ : +64-210539607
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Ice cream shop which has clearly advertised vegan sorbet flavours as well as vegan cookies. Tue-Thu 12:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 12:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-6:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)