Vegan in Amsterdam: The Guide to Vegan Restaurants, Cafés & Hotels
Amsterdam is one of the most vegan-friendly cities in the world: over 70 purely vegan restaurants and hundreds of plant-based options make the canal city a paradise for vegan food lovers. From hearty vegan fast food to refined small plates to vegan pizza, you’ll find it all between Jordaan, De Pijp and Amsterdam-West. This guide takes you to Amsterdam’s best vegan addresses, shows you sustainable hotels, and gives you tips for your city trip.
🗺️ Vegan Locations in Amsterdam at a Glance
● 1 = vegan-friendly hotel, ● 2–8 = vegan restaurants, cafés & snack spots. Tap a name to open the location in Google Maps:
- Conscious Hotel Vondelpark – Sustainable hotel by Vondelpark
- Bonboon – Purely vegan fine dining (Jordaan)
- Meatless District – Fully vegan restaurant & cocktails (Oud-West)
- De Waaghals – Vegetarian-vegan cuisine (De Pijp)
- MAOZ – Vegan falafel fast food (De Pijp)
- Pizzeria Dope – Outstanding vegan pizza (De Pijp)
- TerraZen Centre – Caribbean-Japanese fusion
- Saint-Jean Bakery – Vegan bakery in the canal district (Jordaan)
Vegan Hotels in Amsterdam
Our tip: the Conscious Hotel Vondelpark – a sustainable, eco-conscious hotel by the green Vondelpark with plenty of plant-based options. Also vegan-friendly: the charming De Bedstee Hotel. You’ll find both in our overview of vegan hotels in Amsterdam. Compare availability & prices for Amsterdam →
Vegan Restaurants in Amsterdam
Fine & Creative
- Bonboon (Jordaan) – purely vegan fine dining inside Hotel Mercier with a rotating tasting menu, new every 6–8 weeks.
- Meatless District (Oud-West, Bilderdijkstraat) – fully vegan restaurant for brunch, dinner and cocktails in a stylish setting.
- De Waaghals (De Pijp) – creative vegetarian-vegan cuisine, an institution for decades with a rotating menu.
Casual & Comfort Food
- MAOZ (De Pijp, Albert Cuypstraat) – quick vegan falafel fast food right on the Albert Cuyp market.
- Pizzeria Dope (De Pijp) – outstanding vegan pizza with its own plant-based cheeses, in a relaxed setting.
- TerraZen Centre – Caribbean-Japanese fusion, small and welcoming.
Cafés & Sweets
- Saint-Jean Bakery (Jordaan) – purely vegan bakery with pastries and savoury snacks right in the canal district.
Vegan Snacks on the Go
Dutch classics have long been available vegan: warm stroopwafels fresh from the market, vegan bitterballen in many bars, or fries with vegan sauce. At the Albert Cuypmarkt in De Pijp you’ll find numerous stalls for a quick snack.
Getting There, Tours & Experiences
Travel sustainably: Amsterdam is excellently connected by train (including Eurostar/ICE); Amsterdam Centraal station sits right in the middle of the city. Check train connections & prices →
Canals & art: a canal cruise combined with the Van Gogh Museum is a must. See Van Gogh & canal cruise →
See the masterpieces: the Rijksmuseum pairs perfectly with a boat tour. Book Rijksmuseum & canal cruise → Find all experiences here for Amsterdam.
Book a table: popular spots like Bonboon fill up quickly. Reserve restaurants in Amsterdam →
Practical Tips for Vegan Travelers in Amsterdam
- Vegan hotspots: De Pijp, Jordaan and Amsterdam-West offer the widest selection.
- Getting around: Amsterdam is the cycling city par excellence – convenient and typical. Trams and ferries fill in the rest of the network.
- Best time to visit: spring (tulips!) and early autumn are especially lovely.
- Just ask: many venues have more vegan options than the menu shows.
Frequently Asked Questions: Vegan in Amsterdam
Is Amsterdam vegan-friendly?
Very – Amsterdam is among the most vegan-friendly cities in the world, with over 70 purely vegan restaurants and hundreds of vegan-friendly addresses.
What’s the best vegan restaurant in Amsterdam?
For creative cuisine, Bonboon and De Waaghals; for comfort food, MAOZ (falafel) and Pizzeria Dope (pizza).
Are there vegan stroopwafels?
Yes – at markets and in vegan cafés you can get the warm syrup waffles in plant-based form too.
What’s the best way to get to Amsterdam?
Climate-friendly by train (Eurostar/ICE) to Amsterdam Centraal – right in the city centre.
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