Vegan food in Munich? German vegan food in Munich? You have come to the right place. You can be an independent vegan or vegetarian here, trust me. Munich is a global city with an abundance of Turkish food – falafel kebabs are on nearly every street corner. You will also find a range of other cuisines here, which is beautifully refreshing if you have just come from Italy and have been eating pasta for every meal for two weeks straight! However, in terms of German food (Bavarian food specifically), that is vegan or vegetarian-friendly, it can be a little bit harder to find. With that being said, there are options out there. As such, I will present to you my fool-proof list of delicious vegan German food that will not disappoint!
German Food and Beer Halls
Max Pett
Pettenkoferstraße 8, 80336 München, Germany
As we stumbled off the bullet train, famished and sleep deprived, we ditched our bags at the hotel and found the nearest vegan restaurant. This restaurant is entirely alcohol-free (an unusual sight in Munich), in tribute to the original founder Max Pett himself. So, if you are in the mood for a drink with your meal, look elsewhere. We had quite a late lunch, so we missed out on the Bavarian daily specials that come at a great price (10-12 euros) but nonetheless, I had my eye on the Wiener Schnitzel. Yes, I know, not technically Bavarian/German, but Viennese cuisine can be equally hard to come by in vegan/vegetarian form. I would have to say, this was the best vegan schnitzel I have ever had. They mastered the crumb style that typical Wiener schnitzels have, and the texture of the mock meat was perfectly chewy but soft. We also had the eggplant mozzarella rolls and they were to die for. Vegan cheese does not get better than this!
Prinz Myshkin
Hackenstraße 2, 80331 München, Germany
This is an entirely vegetarian restaurant, and the majority of their dishes are also vegan or can be made vegan. This was one of my favourite meals of the entire trip. Depending on the day, they will have a Bavarian-style lunch special or something internationally inspired. They are a great price (7-9 euros). Here we have mock steak and veggies. The sauce unified the dish perfectly. For more German classics and other unique international dishes, enjoy the food here by night or order the lovely Polish beet soup entree.
Augustiner Bräustuben
Vegetarians who love cream, you will be satisfied with the Cream of Mushroom Sauce with the Bread Roll Dumpling. Vegans, I apologise in advance, you will not be able to get a full dinner plate here, but you can still enjoy a bucket of pretzels and some great beer.
Löwenbräukeller
Nymphenburger Str. 2, 80335 München, Germany
This is the one beer hall in Munich with a fully vegan main dish and it was awesome. It was hearty but surprisingly healthy – it was made entirely from vegetables. Ask for an English Menu, and you will see a section that literally says ‘keeping the vegans happy’. I didn’t note down the name of my dish, but the menu is seasonal here, so there will always be something new and delicious on the menu.
Bellevue di Monaco
Müllerstraße 2, 80469 München, Germany
This cafe may not have German food, however, the quaint, modern style cafe has more than what meets the eye with its cute aesthetic. This cafe supports the Youth Refugee Centre in Munich and offers delightful vegan desserts, middle eastern lunches and tapas. What counts is this place is German at heart; always welcoming of those from around the world, just what you will feel as you eat vegan cheesecake and sip lovely coffee.
Wurst and Burgers
Gute Nacht Wurst
Klenzestr. 32, 80469 Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Currywurst may not be Bavarian, but it is a Berliner speciality, and that is close enough for the vegan or vegetarian who does not want to miss out on experiencing German cuisine. They also have cheap mulled wine – 2 euros in wintertime!
Bergwolf
Fraunhoferstr. 17, 80469 Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Another delightful place for vegan currywurst – just hold the mayo!
Hans Im Gluck Burgers
Multiple locations all over Germany
So after a while, we got a hankering for some burgers. Burgers are the main food we go out for in Melbourne, and we had not had one in 5 weeks. I hang my head as I recall just how amazing this vegan burger was and how, if I ever want one again, I will have to travel 24 hours by plane to Europe. Not only do they have several vegetarian burgers available, they also have a list of vegan burgers. I almost had a heart attack when I first bit into the burger, as the patty is deceptively meaty. Rest assured, they have all of the fully vegetarian and vegan options you could ever want in a burger.
Markets and Stores
Viktualienmarkt
Viktualienmarkt 3, 80331 München, Germany
This is Munich’s most famous open-air market and you could probably spend an entire day walking around here. I know, it isn’t a specific restaurant, but there are all kinds of fresh juices, pretzels, bread, olives and pickles everywhere. Even at the Bratwurst stands, you will find a tasty selection of pretzels, mustard and sourkrout.
Vitalia Healthfood Stores
Multiple Locations, Rosental 7, 80331 München, Germany (near Viktualienmarkt)
I was extremely sad to find out that Munich’s chain of vegan supermarkets shut down in 2017 but I was relieved to stumble upon this amazing health food store. Nearly everything inside is vegan and every single product is clearly labelled with its price tag. If you have access to a kitchen, stock up on all the veggie sausages Vitalia has to offer. I made a Christmas breakfast with meat-free vegetable Weisswurst (Munich breakfast sausage) and it was the best vegetarian sausage I have ever had! While you’re at it, if you are running out of your cruelty-free lip balms, make-up and shampoo, treat yourself at Vitalia as they have an amazing selection of organic and cruelty-free beauty products.
Christmas Bonus: Munich Christmas Markets
Multiple locations around Munich. May vary year to year
I absolutely loved Munich’s Christmas markets and they had some the best mulled wine on offer. You pay a small deposit for a lovely mug as shown below and it is a wonderful way to enjoy a hot beverage without using plastic or paper cups. Munich is quite waste conscious, so be sure to be on board with that as you explore the city.
Anyhow, onto food.
Munich’s Christmas markets will always have something on offer for vegans and vegetarians. For vegetarians, there is meat-free Käsespätzle, a cheese and potato dumpling dish and if you are lucky enough, vegans, you will stumble upon the unnamed stall featured bellow with fully vegan options. However, if you cannot find it, look for a stall that has Schupfnudein mit Sauerkraut. It is sourkrout and oval-shaped potato dumplings- just ask to hold the cheese and you will have a very tasty, hearty street food to eat throughout Munich. Also, a given, there are pretzels everywhere. And mulled wine, glorious mulled wine.
Enjoy your time in Munich and I challenge you to find Vegan German or Bavarian food.
Much Love,
Little Dove Travels and Food
