The Vegan Guide to Madrid

As a part-time Madrileña for about 4 years (I went on Erasmus in 2014 and never came back), I’ve come to known this city inside out, including its vegan and vegan-friendly eateries. While people seem to think the Spanish experience is incomplete without jamon iberico and huevos rotos, I beg to disagree. I love the standard plant-based tapas such as pimientos de padron (spicy green peppers), tomate asado (tomatoes with oil, garlic and spices) and the famous patatas bravas. In Madrid however, you can discover so much more and vegan restaurants have been popping up all around town. Here, a plant-based journey to the maddest city, Madrid.

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For brunch: Bunny's Deli

The cutest little place where you are greeted by a very excited puppy when walking in. Bunny's Deli offers you tasty, creative and pretty dishes and they clearly put a lot of love, time and effort into what they do. We are served with a smile e-v-er-y time.

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For a healthy treat: Honest Greens

This is probably the trendiest place in Madrid right now. Not only does this eatery have a spectacular interior and a smart ordering system, but they also have plenty of plant-based options, sauces, sides and overall delicious green plates!

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For pizza: Pizzi & Dixie

The Malasaña neighbourhood is rapidly becoming a vegan's paradise. The lovely pizzeria Pizzi & Dixie is a cozy, beautiful restaurant with delicious dishes and a cool downstairs bar with a sandy beach area. They have an excellent wine and dessert menu as well. Also, try the mushroom ceviche and the raw blueberry pie. Yummy!

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For burgers: VivaBurger

This place went from vegetarian to vegan almost a year ago, without changing their menu drastically. The same generous proportions and tasty combinations. You will find something for anyone here! The atmosphere is chic, colorful and laid back. Bring your date here and go for drinks in La Latina afterwards.

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For tapas and traditional Spanish dishes: Yanten Veggie Bar

We absolutely love this place! The Argentinian chef gives a vegan twist to traditional Spanish dishes like chorizo with chimichurri sauce, rulo de cabra (vegan “goat cheese”) and pulpo (vegan “octopus”) and he hits it out the park every time. The food is delicious and the staff super friendly.

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For small plates and artisanal beers: La Encomienda

You can choose between a sit-down meal or simply pick away at some tapas at the bar in this trendy, artisanal organic vegan restaurant with several raw options on the menu. We went here with a big group of non-vegan people (or pre-vegan, as I like to call them) and they all loved it!

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For dessert: Delish Vegan Donuts

Man oh man, do we die from a sugar rush every time we go here. These homemade doughnut bakers come up with the craziest flavors and combos, surprising you every time.

(We’re still missing out on a lot of great ones here: B13, VEGA, Yerbabuena, Zombie Bar, Viva Chapata - with the best vegan tortilla! - and La Quietud Tiyoweh for daily lunch in a chill ambience). Enjoy!

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