Lebanon's Top Vegan Restaurants 2023
Veganism is becoming the "new black," and there is a growing demand for vegan and healthy cuisine. Many people around the world have made the decision to go vegan for health and ethical reasons. Lebanon is not immune to this positive trend.
While travel advisory warnings for Lebanon exist, the country is an active cosmopolitan port with a unique blend of culture, tourism, and safety.
In addition to Lebanese cuisine being largely vegan-friendly, Lebanon also has several vegan restaurants to cater to the growing demand. Visitors to this small country located in the Middle East will be pleasantly surprised by its vegan-friendly atmosphere.
Here's a list of LEBANON'S top Vegan restaurants as of the year 2023.
Luna’s Kitchen, located in Tannoukhiyen St, hamra
@lunaskitchenlb | 961-81820870
Luna's Kitchen is a vibrant vegan restaurant located in Beirut that boasts a cozy and colorful atmosphere with handmade rugs and tiled murals. Meals are served on sustainable wooden pallets and plated with artistic flair. The menu is diverse and eclectic, featuring dishes from various cuisines including Lebanese, American, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern. Notable options include plant-based pizzas with a range of flavors, grilled shawarma wraps, salads with grilled vegetables and sauces, spaghetti meatballs, Sujuk Sandwich and more. Luna's Kitchen also features an on-site bakery, serving up delicious vegan treats, cakes, and more. Luna's Kitchen is open twenty-four hours a day, welcomes pets, offers a gaming room, a live music stage, an open-air rooftop and a garden. A must-visit for anyone looking for a memorable experience in Beirut.
Meet the Veganz, located in Mar Mekhayel st, Beirut
@Meet The Veganz | 961-81780814
Located in a fashionable area in Beirut with cafes, restaurants, art galleries, bakeries and shops, Meet the Veganz is a popular 100% vegan restaurant offering a menu of veganized fast food options.
The restaurant is known for its burgers, including the "Mother of All Burgerz" with layers of vegan cheese and chili sin carne. The "Bitchin' Friez," crispy skin-on fries with onion rings, vegan cheese, and ranch sauce, are a must-try. Meet the Veganz also serves vegan desserts.
For those seeking vegan street food in Beirut, Meet the Veganz is the place to visit.
The Collective café, located in the Lebanese Vegans Social Hub, Sin El Fil.
@lebaneseveganssocialhub | 961-1488808
Founded by the Lebanese Vegans NGO, the Lebanese Vegans Social Hub is the first animal rights and vegan support center in the Middle East. It's a cafe, co-working space, boutique, library, and auditorium all in one. They serve a menu that offers all your favorite comfort foods, like Vegan Shawarma and Vegan Taouk, as well as other mouthwatering vegan food, all at unbeatable prices, where 100% of proceeds go towards their food-based activism campaigns, street activism, relief efforts, billboard, radio, and television advertising campaigns, and offering free consultations with their vegan dietitian. Stop by for delicious food and goods and to support the organization.
Orenda, located in Mar Mekhayel, Lebanon
@orenda.lb | 961-3927886
Orenda is a hidden plant-based gem in Beirut known for its minimalist white and pale pink interior, garden courtyard, fairy lights, and plush seating. The extensive menu features delicious vegan dishes such as tofu scrambles and colorful plant-based burgers, along with beer and specialty coffee drinks.
A must-visit for those seeking an aesthetically pleasing dining experience.
Sendyani, located in Jounieh
www.instagram.com/sendyani_vegan | 961-70426488
The atmosphere is very welcoming and the staff are always smiling. Interior decoration looks simple, natural, and green. The ambience is relaxing and comfortable with positive vibes. A list of the products/food and their price is written on the board behind the counter so that customers know what to expect. Known for its fresh and customizable food, this pleasant and cozy cafe in Jounieh serves tasty healthy bites to share with a cup of freshly squeezed juice. They’re quite original for naming their wraps "Just Like X”, X being Taouk, fajita, or the like.
Coara, located in Kfar Katra, Lebanon
www.happycow.net/reviews/coara-kfar-katra-98825 | 961-3424290
Coara is a vegan restaurant located in the beautiful mountains of Lebanon. It is one of the only vegan restaurants in the Chouf district that specializes in Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisines with a fully plant-based menu. Coara really stands out with its commitment to sourcing most of its ingredients from its own garden. The restaurant also features a small shop selling rare vegan cooking ingredients and household products. The restaurant features a communal wooden table set amid nature and scenic mountain views. A visit to Coara is a must for those seeking a unique dining experience and farm-to-table cuisine.
Beirut Bio Center, located in hazmieh
https://www.happycow.net/reviews/beirut-bio-centre-beirut-166256 | 961-71870619
Beirut Bio Center is a shophouse run by Saba’a Kehde, offering daily plant-based meals and delivery services. Inspired by his personal health journey and passion for the macrobiotic lifestyle, Kehde created a lifestyle program and meal plan to help others improve their health.
Everything at the Beirut Bio Center is vegan and involves whole grains and vegetables as ingredients. It's a convenient place to purchase vegan and organic essentials or order nutritious, whole plant-based meals for delivery or dine in.