Bali's top five vegan restaurants

The days when becoming vegan meant limiting oneself to salads and alfalfa sprouts are long gone. Even the most ardent meat eaters will want to avoid meat at these vegan eateries in Bali. It seems like just yesterday that vegans in Bali were seen as exotic, magical animals incapable of surviving at "normal" dining establishments. However, becoming a vegan is now the standard, and Bali is seeing a rapid increase in the number of vegan restaurants.

Not simply smoothie bowls and wholesome salads are being discussed here. There are vegan warungs, fast food outlets, gourmet dining establishments, and everything in between all around the island. Jackfruit pulled? Check. Cashew cheese on a tepin burger? Please confirm. Creamy poke bowls stuffed with vegetables and beans that are high in protein? Triple-check everything! Even adamant carnivores are making the transition to a greener, more sustainable way of life thanks to these delicious plant-based dishes that are transforming the way we eat.

1. Pels Supershop
Pels Supershop is one of our all-time favorites. This entirely vegan café is a one-stop shop for all things powered by plants and pedals. It is a Canggu landmark and a favorite among both vegans and non-vegans. That tells a lot about the cuisine offered here, which a group of chefs and vegan foodies have carefully chosen. Eat completely loaded burritos, large salad bowls, and the oh-so-creamy cheesy lasagne in this cool, airy setting with industrial vibes. There are also some of the best fake meats here.

2. I Am Vegan Babe
This cutting-edge, vegan restaurant in Canggu is a game-changer, serving vegan food that is so delicious that you'd never know it was vegetarian or dairy-free unless someone told you. There are club sandwiches loaded with vegan "turkey," veganaise that is so creamy you won't believe it's not bacon, and chunky sandwiches that are so cheesy they stick to the roof of your mouth and melt into deliciousness. The burgers, on the other hand, are nearly meaty in size, juiciness, and gluttony. But fear not health-conscious individuals—there are also a ton of salads, wraps, vibrant bowls, and juices here.

3. Zest Ubud
In Bali's hippy district, Zest Ubud is one of our favorite vegan restaurants. Be prepared for heavy sides like smashed cassava fritters and sticky spicy carrots, as well as meaty portions of grilled jackfruit, juicy burgers, and stacked pizzas. Do not even begin to discuss the sweets. Brownies that are ooey-gooey and banana bread? Everything is a tiny bit sinister but oh-so-very-nice in a variety of ways!

4. Alchemy
One of Ubud's most well-known vegan cafes, Alchemy offers the best vegan sorcery and raw chocolate wizardry. Love, authenticity, health, and gratitude are their guiding principles. Pure vegan magic includes all-day smoothie bowls, raw pizzas, luscious banoffee pies, and sugar-free Bounty bars served with single-origin coffee, juices, and cold kombucha.

5. Burgreens
Burgreens, an all-vegan restaurant in the center of Canggu dubbed a "Plant-Based Paradise," is the result of the union of two plant-based powerhouses. This product is the result of a partnership between Green Rebel, an Indonesian food tech start-up, and Burgreens, a prominent chain of plant-based restaurants. Burgreens specializes in all-natural plant-based meats and cheeses with traditional Asian flavors. Consider a beefless steak, the Mighty Mushroom Burger, vegan boba, and vegan rendang.
The Balinese Nasi Campur, which is a personal favorite of ours, also comes with sate lilit, chicken sambal matah, long beans plecing, and balado tempeh and tofu.

The days when becoming vegan meant limiting oneself to salads and alfalfa sprouts are long gone. Even the most ardent meat eaters will want to avoid meat at these vegan eateries in Bali. It seems like just yesterday that vegans in Bali were seen as exotic, magical animals incapable of surviving at "normal" dining establishments. However, becoming a vegan is now the standard, and Bali is seeing a rapid increase in the number of vegan restaurants.