15 slow food and vegan restaurants in Ghent that you have to try
Ghent is gaining recognition all around Europe for being a capital of sustainable eateries and vegan food. For a city of its size, the amount of such eateries is way beyond average, and locals do attach a large amount of importance to food that is ethically sourced. Here a summary of some places you really have to try out, from specialty coffee houses to craft beer bars, slow food and vegan restaurants in Ghent. Bon appétit, smakelijk, santé, schol!
1. Lokaal – Vegetarian Cafe
Lokaal is a teahouse in Ghent, with specialty, organic teas. But you can also find affordable, homemade veggie dishes, with a very strong focus on using sustainable and local products. Read more.
2. Edelrot natural wine bar &café
A bar with a cosy, homely atmosphere. A very fine selection of natural wines, craft beers, organic fingerfood, artisan lemonades, coffee, tea, and so on… In summary: all that is good. Read more.
3. Moor & Moor – Local Food Grocery and Eatery
In grocery store and coffee bar Moor & Moor one can find authentic products, products with a (pure-love) story; the selection criteria are therefore pure, delicious, organic, meat-free and ecological. Read more.
4. Het Lepelblad – Slow Food Restaurant
Het Lepelblad serves very creative, original dishes elaborated with local and seasonal products. This in a cosy, homely restaurant. Sustainability and small-scale production are key here. Read more.
5. Eetcafé Toreke – Social and Sustainable
A very homely, easy-going café working with a lot of organic and sustainable products, forming part of an employment project for people with difficulties on the labour market. A really local meeting place. Read more.
6. Full Circle Coffee – Vegan Specialty Coffee
Full Circle Coffee is Belgium’s first 100% plant-based specialty coffee bar. You’ll find the best filter coffees, cappuccinos with oat milk, delicious vegan cakes and a lovely interior with sunny terrace. Read more.
7. Mie Vie – Vegan Cafe
Super cosy vegan café in the heart of Ghent. Mie serves brunch and lunch, including healthy sandwiches and salads, pastries, cakes and more. Everything is vegan, with gluten-free options. Also gives personalized food advice. Read more.
8. Tuin Van Eten – Vegetarian Restaurant
Tuin Van Eten is a vegetarian tavern in Ghent, a classic in the city. You’ll find finely presented vegetarian dishes, as well as pancakes, cakes and ice cream. Read more.
9. Sphinx Cinema en Café – Arthouse Movies and Craft Beer
Sphinx is an icon in Ghent. An independent arthouse cinema in the heart of the city, with quality movies in a unique setting. The bar is an ideal place to gather after the movies with a pint of craft beer. Read more.
10. O’yo – Slow Food Eatery
The place for a healthy dish full of flavour, with attention for food that is rich in energy and easy to digest. Always with the focus on local, seasonal and natural products. Ideal to relax, to enjoy or to work. Read more.
11. Take Five Espressobar – Specialty Coffee and Jazz Music
Coffee bar in Ghent on two levels, with carefully selected specialty coffee and tea. Homemade lemonades, breakfast, healthy lunch and vegan desserts. Super cosy atmosphere and jazz music. Read more.
12. Barbiet – Healthy and Veggie Food
In the very warm and cosy environment of Barbiet one can find homemade dishes for which quality fruits and vegetables form the basic part. Plates that are always full of flavour. Read more.
13. BE O Versmarkt – Versbar – Organic Store and Eatery
In the BE O Versmarkt you’ll find a huge offer of fresh, affordable organic products. In this unique environment you can also enjoy the Versbar, with extensive eating options (vegan-friendly) and delicious homemade drinks. Read more.
14. WAY – Specialty Coffee and Homemade Food
With a strong focus on good, fair coffee and delicious homemade dishes and desserts, this unique space is the perfect spot to meet or to work in a relaxed environment. Read more.
15. Madam Bakster – Vegan Bakery and Teahouse
Madam Bakster is the guiltfree bakery, well-known in Ghent for its delicious, healthy, plant-based baked goods. In their coffee bar one can taste the yummy sweet delicacies and their homemade nut milks. Read more.
And if you want to do some more slow food shopping, don’t miss out on visiting VERS, het Groot Vleeshuis and Ayuno, three lovely stores!
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