2016 Updates!
Vegetarian Paris Guide

CLOSURES
9e
Pousse Pousse (p. 120)
13e (original 3e location also shuttered)
MOB (p. 159)
17e
My Kitch'n (p.184) (Moved around the corner and expanded at My Kitch'n 2 p. 190 )

OPENINGS

2e
Brasserie 2eme Art (veg)
49 rue Montmartre
www.facebook.com/brasserie2emeartparis
01 20 46 56 80
M-F 7h30-1h00
Sat 10h00-1h00
Sun 10h-23h00
Metro: Sentier
From the owners of Brasserie Lola in the 7eme comes this new cafe that has the look and feel of a traditional French brasserie, only with a completely vegan menu. Terrace seating, delicious wines, and an eclectic menu featuring pizza, kebab, spaghetti, and other hearty favorites. Gluten free options, too.

Cloud Cakes
6 rue Mandar
01 42 33 95 45
M-Sat 10h00-19h
Sun 11h00-15h00
Metro: Sentier/Etienne Marcel
Before launching a crowdfunding campaign to open their brick-and-mortar cafe, Cloud Cakes worked the veg festival circuit, vending luscious dairy-free cupcakes in to-die-for flavours like tiramisu, lemon curd, and vanilla-raspberry. Now that they've settled into their new digs in the pedestrianized Montorgueuil district, offerings have expanded to include rich soups and savoury open-faced sandwiches called tartines. The generous Sunday brunch spread (€25) includes scrambled tofu, spiced potatoes, salad, pancakes, and that elusive French treat, the vegan croissant.

Vietnam in Paris (vegan)
48 rue de Cléry   
01 75 64 92 18
M-Th 12h00-18h
Fri 12h00-22h
Sat 10h-15h
Metro: Bonne Nouvelle
www.facebook.com/vip.saveursduvietnam/
Half upscale boutique vending Asian art, half restaurant. Homemade Vietnamese dishes prepared by a Vietnamese expat. Faux lemongrass beef, soups, noodle bowls, banh mi sandwiches, and traditional coconut-cream desserts, plus tea, beer, and wine.

3e
HANK Pizza (vegan)
18 rue des Gravilliers
09 72 44 03 99
M-Sun 12h00-22h00
Metro: Arts et Metiers
www.hankrestaurant.com
Fans of HANK Burger were overjoyed when the popular vegan enterprise opened HANK Pizza in August. At this casual northern Marais spot, a hefty rectangular portion is yours for €5. Try the truffle slice; the fragrant fungus is baked into the crust, topped with potato, seasonal mushrooms and truffle cream. For a vegan taste of Honolulu, order the Hawaiienne: tomato sauce, melted cheese, pineapple, and smoked tofu.  Or plump for the filling menu:  two slices, organic drink, and choice of dessert for €13.

Wild and the Moon (vegan)
55 rue Charlot
09 51 80 22 33
M-F 8h00-19h00
Sat-Sun 9h00-19h00
www.wildandthemoon.com
Metro: Filles du Calvaire
Juice bar du jour Wild and the Moon, near the two Hanks, offers healthy juices, hot elixirs (try the Golden Latte with turmeric and almond milk), raw foods, and simple fare like quinoa-seaweed salad and avocado toast. Simple in feel, but the crowd it attracts is fashionable and tres Parsian.

5e
Creperie de la Joie (veg)
www.crepedelajoie-restaurant.fr
4 rue de Fer à Moulin
Metro: Censier-Daubenton
Tu 12h-15h and 19h-22h
We 12h-22h
Th-Fri  12h- 15h and 19h-22h
Sa 12h-22h
Create the buckwheat crepe of your dreams  (vegan ham, curry "cream", grilled vegetables, or chestnuts, for example) or order one of the house specialties, such as the Le Faune des champs (potatoes, veg ham, grilled vegetables) or Le Lutin bienheureux (tofu, tomato sauce, sweet potatoes, and oregano). Sweet crepes, beer, wine, coffee and teas, and--of course--cider are also on the menu

Oatmeal (vegan)
11b rue Vaquelin
01 43 01 83 74
T-Sat 10h00-18h00
Metro: Censier-Daubenton
www.oatmealparis.com
As their name implies, Oatmeal in the Latin Quarter specializes in savory and sweet breakfast bowls (€6.50-€8), plus matcha lattes, veggie burgers, and desserts like chocolate-peanut butter banana bread and buttery vegan shortbread.

7e
La Verriere (veg)
24 ave de Tourville
01 77 18 39 16
Metro: Ecole Militaire
M-Fr 12h-21h30
www.la-verriere.fr
Fast-casual restaurant with modern feel and ever-changing lunch buffet for dining in or takeaway. Vegan options include soups, salads, and sweet tarts for dessert. Beer, wine, and soft drinks/juices. Spa of the same name next door offers Japanese sauna and other treatments.

9e
PH7 Equilibre (vegan)
21 rue le Peletier
09 83 87 95 95
M-F 9-17h
Metro: Richelieu Druout
www.monph7.com
A mother-daughter team behind this new restaurant created a small menu centered on foods that are PH balanced. Plat du jour, plus desserts and fresh juices. The emphasis is on healthy, “clean” eating here.

Le Potager de Charlotte (vegan)
12 rue de la Tour d’Auvergne
01 44 65 09 63
Closed Monday and Tuesday
Wednesday 12h-14h30
Thursday 12h-14h30 and 19h-22h30
Friday 12h-14h30
Sat-Sun 10h-17h30
Metro: Saint-Georges
www.lepotagerdecharlotte.fr
Friendly place run by a young (20-something) team who are passionate about veganism. Professional service and creative menus based on seasonal vegetables. No fake meat! Just fresh, flavourful, imaginative plant-based dishes. Coffee, tea, local craft beers, and organic wines by the glass and bottle.

Le Tricycle (veg)
51 rue de Paradis
Metro: Poissonière
06 26 03 05 43
M-F 12h00-17h00
Sat CLOSED
Sun 12h00
www.instagram.com/letricycle
Once a mobile operation run by a pair of creative entrepreneurs, Le Tricycle has upgraded to a cozy spot on rue de Paradis and has totally veganized their menu.  (Yes, even the hot dog buns are now dairy free!) Expect to wait in line for Sunday brunch; Le Tricycle doesn't take reservations.

10e
Krishna Bhavan 3 (veg)
15 rue Cail
01 43 29 87 93
Metro: La Chapelle
M-Su 11h-23h
www.krishna-bhavan.com
Krishna Bhavan 3 joins #1 and #2 on rue Cail in the heart of Paris's southeast Asian district. Thalis, dosas, and other lightly spiced snacks are on the menu and are consistently fresh and tasty.  Staff speaks English, so you can inquire about vegan menu items.

Las Vegans (vegan)
30 blvd Bonne Nouvelle
No Phone
Metro: Bonne Nouvelle
Tu-Fr 12h-18h
Sa-12h30-18h30
www.facebook.com/Lasvegansparis/
Fast-casual spot with a handful of tables and chairs on the terrace (no inside seating) for the lunch crowds. Soups, noodle dishes, fabulous cheesecakes (the best in Paris!) and other tasty desserts, including home-made ice cream. Hot chocolate, coffee, smoothies, and fresh-pressed juices, too.

11e
Dune (vegan Tuesday nights only)
20 rue Keller
01 43 57 83 15
Metro: Bastille
M-Sa 12h30-14h and 19h30-22h
Closed Sundays and Monday evenings
www.duneparis.fr
On Tuesday nights, guest chefs Maylis Parisot and Colas Garnier take over the kitchen and prepare a small menu based exclusively on fresh, in-season plant-based ingredients. Desserts are a big attraction; if the chocolate-bourbon mousse with cardamom crumble is available, order it! 

Veg'Art (vegan)
123 rue Oberkampf
09 83 87 29 68
Closed Sundays
M-Sa 12h-15h and 18h-00h00
Metro: Menilmontant or Parmentier
www.vegartparis.com
A brother-sister team runs this pizza and fast-casual  eat-in dining spot in the heart of Paris's alternative nightlife district. Other savory dishes include moussaka, giant salads, homemade samosas and veggie burgers, and other creative plant-based goodies. Desserts, vegan beer, soda, and juices, too.

12e
La Boucherie Vegetarian (veg)
10 Place d'Aligre
09 83 46 82 93
Metro: Ledru Rollin
Tu-Th 11h-15h and 16h-20h
Sa-Su 11h-15h and 16h-21h
www.la-boucherie-vegetarienne.com
Takeaway shop in the thick of one of Paris's most festive outdoor markets. Serves burgers, nuggets, wraps and other fast-food style snacks. Fake meats for sale in the refrigerator section, plus soft drinks and house-made desserts.

Vege Saveurs (veg)
29 rue de Charenton
01 43 45 29 10
Metro: Bastille
M-Sa 11h30-14h30 and 18h30-22h30
no website
If fake meats served with Asian flavor is your cup of tea, make a reservation at VegeSaveurs. Besides faux beef, chicken, and duck, the menu also boasts fried dumplings, papaya salads, clay-pot dishes, and soups typical of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine.

15e
Brasserie Lola (vegan)
99 rue de Theatre
01 45 78 22 35
Metro: La Motte Picquet Grennelle
M-F 7h30-00h
S 9h-00h
www.facebook.com/brasserielolaparis/
The menu here looks like a typical French brasserie style menu, but read the fine print and you’ll discover that everything from the burgers and fries to the crepe with Chantilly is vegan. Friendly service, nice wine list, and options to please omnivores palates abound.

16e
La Bauhinia at the Shangri-La Hotel (vegan tea-time service)
10 rue d'Iena
01 53 67 19 91
Metro: Iena
M-F 15h30-17h30
S-Su 16h-17h30
www.shangri-la.com/paris/shangrila/dining/restaurants/la-bauhinia/
Vegan pastries, finger sandwiches, scones, and other sweet nibbles round out the afternoon menu, which might include fig tarts with almond cream, chestnut mousse with vegan meringue, or passion fruit cheesecake. "100 Percent Green" Vegan dinner service also available.

17e
Vegie Bar (veg)
7 rue Jouffroy d'Abbans
01 46 22 10 23
Metro: Malesherbes
M-F 12h-14h30
www.facebook.com/Vegie-Bar-1672507412962923/
Fast-casual lunch spot specializing in made-to-order salads sold by weight.  Ingredients include vegan "shrimp" and "chicken," as well as fresh greens, grains, and beans. Also on offer are bagels with vegan cream cheese, sandwiches with faux meats, and pasta dishes.

18e
Cantine Vagabond (veg)
11 rue d'Aubervilliers
01 46 07 44 89
Metro: Stalingrad
M-Su 11-14h30
www.cantinevagabond.fr
This small cantine offers homely, filling dishes based on seasonal vegetables. The menu is almost entirely organic and nearly vegan. Think filling bowls of creamy soup, hearty salads, and mains like pumpkin tart and beet risotto. 


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