Plant-Based Restaurants in Wellington

This Australian fast-food chain's Wellington outpost brings fully vegan burgers, loaded fries, and hot dogs to Courtenay Place's late-night strip. The menu spans comfort-food classics like cheeseburgers with plant-based patties, onion rings, and thick shakes — all 100% plant-based. Perfect for a post-movie or post-bar feed that's quick, cheap, and satisfying.

A Cuba Street institution since the early 2000s, Aunty Mena's serves fully vegan Malaysian and Southeast Asian cuisine in a cozy, no-frills setting that feels like eating at your favorite auntie's house. The laksa, rendang, and roti canai are standouts, with rich coconut-based curries and fresh herbs that prove plant-based Malaysian food sacrifices nothing. Cash-friendly prices and generous portions keep the regulars coming back.

The Botanist pairs craft cocktails with a plant-forward menu in a gorgeous botanical-themed space on Cuba Street. While not fully vegan, the dedicated plant-based section features dishes like smoked mushroom tacos, beetroot tartare, and coconut panna cotta that rival anything on the omnivore side. The mixology program uses house-made syrups and local botanicals.

Tucked into the bohemian Aro Valley, this neighborhood cafe is a hub for Wellington's creative crowd with excellent vegan cabinet food, hearty plant-based breakfasts, and some of the best flat whites in the city. The rotating seasonal menu features local organic produce, and the vegan banana bread is legendary among regulars. The sunny courtyard makes it a weekend brunch magnet.

Wellington's first vegan-friendly gastropub serves plant-based versions of pub classics alongside a carefully curated craft beer selection. The mushroom and walnut pie, beer-battered tofish and chips, and loaded nachos with cashew queso satisfy even the most committed carnivore. Live music on weekends and a welcoming atmosphere make this a favorite gathering spot.

Wellington-born Mojo helped define New Zealand's specialty coffee culture, and their Dixon Street flagship keeps the vegan community well-fueled with oat milk flat whites, plant-based cabinet food, and substantial vegan lunch bowls. The single-origin beans are roasted locally, and the baristas treat every pour with the seriousness Wellington's coffee scene demands.

This funky Southern-inspired diner on Courtenay Place serves New Orleans-style comfort food with a substantial vegan menu section. The plant-based jambalaya, po' boys with crispy tofu, and vegan gumbo bring Cajun heat to the bottom of the South Pacific. The walls are covered in eccentric Americana art, and the portions are unapologetically generous.