With veganism and plant-based eating making waves around the world, and currently trending in South Africa, we’ve rounded up six great spots to grab a quick bite or takeaway on the go. Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or just want to up your plant-based eating – these are our go-to spots.
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Joburg
Fresh Earth Food Café
Fresh Earth Café & Restaurant, other than being a one-stop grocer for delicious, raw and natural foods, it’s also a vegetarian, vegan, raw, gluten free, banting and diabetic friendly restaurant and deli based in Joburg’s Emmarentia. From burgers to wraps, pizzas, smoothies and juices, you’ll have all your take-out bases covered. Find there takeaway menu here, and call 011 646 4404 to order and collect.
Free Food
Based in Birnam, Free Food offers both dining and takeout, with delicious vegan, gluten-, wheat-, sugar-, dairy- and preservative-free take out options. With food delivered straight to your door via delivery apps Uber Eats and Order In, you’ll have a host of guilt-free, conscious foodie meals to choose from.
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Cape Town
Lekker Vegan
Lekker Vegan has a host of vegan junk food for you to binge on, from mouth-watering 100% plant based burgers, wraps and salads to guilt-free coconut milk based soft serve. Check their menu here. For take-out, Lekker Vegan is available via Uber Eats, Order In, and Mr. Delivery. Send them a direct message on Instagram or facebook for any queries.
Plant Café
Plant is a vegan restaurant, offering everything from breakfast, mains, and desserts, with a great selection of tapas, wines, cocktails and pastries. With original and traditional plant-based dishes, their menu will tempt you into ordering up some of their plant-based goodness! Order via Uber Eats, Order In and Mr D Food.
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Durban
Conscious Café
Conscious Café is a vegan and vegetarian restaurant dedicated to bringing healthy, wholesome, home-made meals, either straight from their veggie garden or from local farmers. With an all-day breakfast menu, toasted wraps, open sandwiches and delicious sweet treats, you’ll be spoiled for choice. Visit the restaurant to place an order, or order in via Dine In.
Oh My Soul Café
Oh My Soul Café is the first 100% vegan based eatery in Durban. With delicious meal options like Buddha bowls, plant-based burgers and toasties, and an incredible waffle menu, you won’t be disappointed. Pop in to place your take-out order, or give them a ring on 063 172 2531 to call and collect.
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Compiled by Features Writer Savanna Douglas