With a national cuisine filled with meaty dishes, at the first glance Riga doesn’t seem like such a vegan-friendly destination. But once you start counting all the entirely vegan places and those that offer a wide selection of vegan courses, it becomes apparent that the vegan food scene in Riga is alive and thriving.
Vegstop.lv Vegan Brands Popup Cafe
Treat yourself to delicious vegan street food from Baltic brands at Vegstop.lv and Vegan Brands Popup Cafe! They serve plentiful burgers, wraps and other hot meals and snacks. Find the food truck at festivals, order cosy takeaway or visit their stand at the modern food court Burzma in the Old Town.
- Address:
- Audēju iela 16 (ēdiena halle "Burzma" t/c Galerija Centrs)
Booch
Booch is a family-run plant-based cafe where you can enjoy delicious main dishes, desserts, smoothies, smoothie bowls, quality coffee, probiotic drinks such as house made kombucha, water kefir and much more. On Saturdays Booch has a late breakfast menu with delicious toasts, pancakes and much more. Their menu changes regularly depending on the fruits and vegetables available in season. Booch is a place where food is prepared from scratch, using quality and natural raw ingredients. Most of the raw materials come from organic farms and the best extra virgin olive oils are used for cooking. In short, everything at Booch is prepared with love for people and nature!
- Address:
- Aleksandra Čaka iela 41
Doctor Chef
Doctor Chef is a store/cafe where a large variety of vegan cuisine and many intriguing spices will please the crowd. In the city, there are rumors that this place has the best vegan Napoleon cake, but you should taste that only after you've had their fantastic kebab!
- Address:
- Tallinas iela 62
Moltto Coffee
Moltto Coffee specialises in desserts that will surprise and delight any foodie, and are completely vegan. Enjoy high-quality coffee and Kusmi teas, as well as a variety of plant-based milks in classic coffee drinks as well as new flavour combinations such as chicory latte, pink matcha and more.
- Address:
- Krišjāņa Valdemāra iela 43
ONE Cacao Coffee Shop
Riga's ONE and only cocoa café ONE Cacao Coffee Shop uses only plant-based ingredients in its drinks and dishes. In the cosy atmosphere, enjoy real cocoa with high-quality seasonings (organic vanilla and date syrup, oat milk and more) and the artisanal buckwheat focaccia sandwiches with royal fillings - almond "cheese" and roast pumpkin, cashew nut "faux gras" and caramelised onions or hemp pesto and Kalamata olives.
- Address:
- Skolas iela 21
Kozy Eats
This place truly is an oasis of peace and coziness whether you wish to take a quick bite for lunch, do some undisturbed work or have hearty chats with loved ones. In the plant-filled interior, you will feel like going on a picnic in the greenery, even though you are right in the busy center of Riga. The chef's handmade delicacies are locally cherished and prepared, from poppy buns to juicy soy burgers. For the perfect cherry on top, after what will feel like a spa of plant-based food, we suggest trying a treat from the impressive range of cakes and desserts complemented by a cup of delicious Kalve coffee.
- Address:
- Blaumaņa iela 34
- Tel.:
- +371 27 383 833
Rāma
Imagine that in the hustle and bustle of Riga you can hear the light and warm rhythms of India and taste various unusual vegan and vegetarian dishes. Skilled chefs offer both first and second courses and snacks made only from vegetables, soy and other vegan and vegetarian friendly products.
- Address:
- Krišjāņa Barona iela 56
- Tel.:
- +371 29990781
Foxy's Bake Shop
A family-run French bakery where most of the mouth-watering offerings are vegan-friendly. Croissants, fabulous pastries and, of course, aromatic coffee with a wide range of plant-based milks!
- Address:
- Marijas iela 14B
Nata Cafe
"Soulful food restaurant" - that's how Nata Cafe, a favorite of Riga residents, writes about itself. Here, the assortment includes soy sauce, as well as various vegan-friendly salads, appetizer plates, desserts and other delicious masterpieces of vegan cuisine!
- Address:
- Lāčplēša iela 106/108
- Tel.:
- +371 26872934
Mazā Terapija
This is the place that will prove to your carnivore friend that you can easily appease your hunger without animal produce. The lengthy menu includes sumptuous portions of snacks, salads, woks, soups, wraps and burgers. There’s also a daily lunch deal that is both affordable and satiating, as well as a Sunday brunch that is as extensive as a birthday dinner table in the Latvian countryside.
- Address:
- Baznīcas iela 15
MiiT
Beloved by young, creative professionals, this coffee shop is also famous for its vegan and vegetarian cuisine. On workdays their vegan lunch deal (soup + main course for 6 euros) makes conscious professionals queuing up, while during weekends they have a slap-up vegan brunch that’s known for their variety of cute and delicious little pancakes. They always have a list of alternative milks and a counter filled with mouth-watering plant-based pastries and sandwiches.
- Address:
- Lāčplēša iela 10
- Tel.:
- +371 27292424
Mr Fox
This playful little café is famous for its healthy breakfast and lunch options. Vegan pancakes, smoothie bowls, and an oatmeal made from the milk of your choice feature on the breakfast menu, which also includes such non-vegan classics as shakshouka and frittata. For lunch there are vivid plates of buddha bowls, peanut stir fry, rainbow noodles etc. All the dishes can be updated with protein, veggies and other toppings of your choice, and you can even create your own bowl. There is also a decent selection of grab-and-go grub.
- Address:
- Dzirnavu iela 34 A
- Tel.:
- +371 29277391
StockPot XLs
This humble luncheonette is beloved by spicy food fans, which, as the lines during lunch time proves, are a plenty. The ever-changing menu scribbled on a blackboard is short and compelling and always includes a vegan and vegetarian option. Middle East flavours, Caucasian staples and something from the Mediterranean – the kitchen is a world of influences.
- Address:
- Krišjāņa Valdemāra iela 36
- Tel.:
- +371 27008508
Nirvana Raw
Just across the street from StockPot, in one of the most serene nooks of the downtown area, resides another vegan temple with a well-suited name. Nirvana’s daily-changing menu includes two or three raw vegan lunch options and a couple of raw desserts. If your idea about lunch is a plate packed with earthy flavours, then Nirvana is the place for you. Their excellent selection of teas and the soothing atmosphere will leave you feeling like you just attended a meditation session.
- Address:
- Ģertrūdes iela 5
- Tel.:
- +371 24225312
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