Overview

Traditional Irish food like coddle and the Irish breakfast, are usually made up of animal products. From the boiled sausage and bacon in coddle, to the white pudding in the Irish breakfast; authentic Irish food is not vegan-friendly.

But, fear not! Whilst Dublin continues to celebrate its traditional cuisine, it also recognises the popularity and importance of veganism. Therefore, if you plan to visit Dublin on a plant-based diet, you will not fall short of tasty vegan options and restaurants.

(Every dish mentioned in this blog was personally tried and approved by one of our Turing Scheme interns!)

Merrion Square Market

Every week, you will find an amazing food market in Merrion Square Park. The stalls highlight some of the best dishes from around the world, including street food from the Middle East to Venezuela. The Arepas are a stand-out favourite, cut open and filled with BBQ jackfruit and avocado for the vegan option.

Check out Merrion Square Market every Thursday from 11.00 to 14.30 and get yourself some delicious vegan street food in Dublin! 

The Rolling Donut

This is a popular doughnut shop in Dublin with lots of delicious flavours on offer. Although not every doughnut is vegan, there are six amazing vegan options made with sourdough, including the delicious blueberry crumble doughnut, and the peanut butter cup flavour. Not only are they freshly baked every day but they are also handcrafted in Dublin!

The Rolling Donut has seven different locations with different opening times, but some stores stay open until 22.00!

V-Face

This all-vegan restaurant is definitely a fan favourite. The show stoppers are their burgers, but they also do incredible sides including cauliflower wings and loaded fries. Their food settles every (fast) food craving you might have, and is definitely worth a vsisit - get yourself to Dublin’s first-ever vegan burger bar!

V-Face is open from 12.00, and closes at 21.30 Monday - Thursday, and stays open until 22.00 over the weekend.

Urban Health

This aesthetic brunch spot in Ranelagh prides itself on serving healthy, sustainable produce. Their menu strives to reduce animal use and be environmentally friendly, resulting in extensive vegan options. We recommend trying their scrambled tofu and avocado on toast, or their vegan breakfast burrito. This is a great spot to try a vegan brunch in Dublin!

Urban Health is open from 8.00 until 15.00 during the week, and opens from 9.00 until 16.00 over the weekend.  

Groundstate Coffee

This café might not be on your radar if you're looking for vegan food in Dublin, but Groundstate Coffee is definitely a hidden gem! It's decorated very nicely with seats overlooking huge windows, so it's a great place to sit down and get a great view of Dublin. On their menu, look out for the vegan toasties. They're super filling, and have some delicious and unique flavours. 

Groundstate Coffee opens at 8.30 on weekdays and 10.00 on weekends, and closes at 15.30 every day.

It’s A Trap

We're rounding off our best vegan food in Dublin with a fan favourite. This café is completely plant-based, so everything is safe to eat, and you aren’t charged extra for alternative milk. Their sweet selection includes cookies and cinnamon buns, but make sure you get there early before they sell out! They also sell a range of savoury wraps and toasties if sweet food isn't your thing. 

It's A Trap is open Monday through Sunday, but opening times vary, so make sure to check it out before you visit!

If this blog has made you hungry, wanting to try the best vegan food in Dublin, why not consider doing an internship there? After all, it's the perfect excuse to try them!