Vegan in Amsterdam: The Guide to Vegan Restaurants, Cafés & Hotels
Amsterdam is among the most vegan-friendly cities in the world: over 70 fully 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, ● 2–7 = vegan restaurants, cafés & snack spots. Tap a name to open the location in Google Maps:
- Conscious Hotel Vondelpark – Sustainable, eco-conscious hotel by Vondelpark
- Meatless District – Fully vegan, refined seasonal small plates (Amsterdam-West)
- Mr & Mrs Watson – House-made cheese alternatives
- Vegan Junk Food Bar – Cult vegan fast food (De Pijp)
- Mastino – Excellent vegan pizza
- TerraZen Centre – Caribbean-Japanese fusion
- Vegabond – Cosy café in the canal district (Jordaan)
Vegan Hotels in Amsterdam
Our tip: 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. Find both in our overview of vegan hotels in Amsterdam. Compare availability & prices for Amsterdam →
Vegan Restaurants in Amsterdam
Fine & Creative
- Meatless District (Amsterdam-West) – fully vegan, with refined seasonal small plates like Korean cauliflower and mushroom dishes.
- Mr & Mrs Watson – stylish vegan cuisine with house-made cheese alternatives – a city classic.
Casual & Comfort Food
- Vegan Junk Food Bar (De Pijp, and more) – cult vegan fast food: burgers, fries, wraps, colourful and hearty.
- Mastino – excellent vegan pizza in a relaxed setting.
- TerraZen Centre – Caribbean-Japanese fusion, small and warm-hearted.
Cafés & Sweets
- Vegabond (Jordaan) – cosy vegan café and shop right in the beautiful canal district.
Vegan Snacks on the Go
Dutch classics have long gone vegan: warm stroopwafels fresh from the market, vegan bitterballen at many bars, or fries with vegan sauce. At the Albert Cuyp Market in De Pijp, you’ll find numerous stalls for a snack on the go.
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 Meatless District fill up fast. 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 – comfortable and typical. Trams and ferries round out 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 ranks among the most vegan-friendly cities in the world, with over 70 fully vegan restaurants and hundreds of vegan-friendly addresses.
What’s the best vegan restaurant in Amsterdam?
For creative cuisine: Meatless District and Mr & Mrs Watson; for comfort food: the Vegan Junk Food Bar and Mastino (pizza).
Are there vegan stroopwafels?
Yes – at markets and 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 centre.
Note: This post contains affiliate links. If you book through one of these links, you support vegane-hotels.de with a small commission – at no extra cost to you.
