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In the city
Aberdeen has plenty of choice for vegetarian and vegan diners, from dedicated plant-based cafés to restaurants with a good selection of meat-free dishes. You’ll find that many cafés and restaurants across the city cater for different dietary requirements, so you don’t necessarily need to seek out a specialist venue.
For dedicated plant-based options, head to Foodstory on Thistle Street, where the menu is packed with vegetarian and vegan dishes or try Biocafe for vegetarian food with a predominantly vegan menu, including smoothie bowls, waffles and open sandwiches. Grounded is a fully vegan coffee spot, while Uprooted at Aberdeen Beach serves vegan burgers, loaded fries and inventive weekend specials.
You’ll also find excellent vegetarian and vegan choices at restaurants across the city. Moonsona is a healthy Indian restaurant with a particularly good selection of vegetarian dishes, while Yorokobi by CJ serves top-quality authentic Japanese cuisine with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. For Italian food, Da Vinci Italian Restaurant offers vegetarian and vegan options alongside its traditional dishes, while Café Harmony has plenty of plant-based choices.
Whether you’re looking for a fully vegan café, a quick plant-based lunch or simply a restaurant with good vegetarian options, Aberdeen has plenty to choose from.
Image: Biocafe
In the countryside
From village bistros and riverside pubs to cafés and farm shops, the Aberdeenshire countryside offers plenty of options for vegetarian and vegan diners. Visit Broadstraik Inn in Westhill for plant-based options alongside its pub classics, or head to Buchanan Bistro in Banchory for a varied menu catering for different dietary requirements. In Aboyne, Spider on a Bicycle is a great stop for coffee and plant-based food, while The Boat Inn offers vegetarian and vegan choices beside the River Dee.
Further into Aberdeenshire, Fennel in Inverurie serves creative vegetarian and vegan dishes, while The Bothy in Braemar is a welcoming stop for those exploring the Cairngorms. You can also enjoy plant-based options alongside local produce at Finzean Farm Shop and Tea Room on Royal Deeside and The Black Faced Sheep in Aboyne.
Image: The Black Faced Sheep
Along the coast
From seaside towns and harbour villages to beachside cafés, the Aberdeenshire coast offers plenty of places to enjoy vegan and vegetarian food. Stop at Cock & Bull in Balmedie for vegan-friendly dishes, or enjoy a coffee and bite to eat at Pinky Promise Café in Stonehaven. The Old Pier offers vegan and vegetarian options beside Stonehaven Harbour, while Kafé in Banff is a relaxed spot for breakfast, brunch or lunch. For a bite to eat near a beach, Newburgh Inn and Harbour Dunes in Cruden Bay also offer options for plant-based diners.
Image: Kafe Banff
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Aberdeen good for vegan and vegetarian food?
Aberdeen has a growing and varied plant-based food scene. Beyond dedicated plant-based venues, the majority of cafes, restaurants, and pubs in the city now offer well-developed vegetarian and vegan menus as standard.
- Are there vegan options at Aberdeen Beach?
Yes. Aberdeen Beach has become one of the best spots in the city for plant-based street food, with Uprooted offering dedicated vegan menus from their beach food trucks. Foodstory's beach hut also serves plant-based sandwiches, sourdough, and cinnamon buns on the promenade.
- Are there vegan and vegetarian options in rural Aberdeenshire?
Yes, though dedicated plant-based venues are less common outside the city. Most restaurants, cafes, and pubs across the region offer vegetarian and vegan options, and many of the region's farm shops and countryside cafes take a strong interest in fresh, plant-based local produce. Contacting venues ahead of your visit is always a good idea if you have specific requirements.
- Are plant-based options available in Aberdeenshire's country house hotels?
Most country house hotels and fine dining restaurants across the region now offer vegetarian and vegan tasting menus or dishes on request. It is always worth mentioning dietary requirements at the time of booking so the kitchen can prepare accordingly.
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