Vegan Friendly Restaurants in Crete, Greece

Top 10 Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurants

Whether you're vegetarian, vegan, or just searching for plant-based dining options, it's nice to have personal recommendations. That's why HappyCow has created this list, featuring the 10 best vegan restaurants in Crete, as determined by the highest scores calculated from HappyCow community member reviews. Even curious carnivores should agree that the tasty vegan options available at these restaurants would please even the most discerning palate. From breakfast to brunch, dinner to late-night snacking, and every meat-free meal in-between, we're sure that you'll find the very best veggie dining experiences using our Top 10 list as your guide.
Mezze 1 - for 1 at Pulse in Crete

Theotokopoulou 70, Chania, Crete, Greece

+30-6940266866

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Categories: Vegan, International, Mediterranean, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Fusion, Gluten-free, Greek

Offers a wide variety of vegan dishes made from local produce. Sample items such as tomato tart, pasta, risotto, vegan burger, tabouleh with potato cakes, curry, samosa, mezze plate, and vegan beef casserole. Est. 2019 and switched to fully vegan in 2019.

Amazing vegan plate at Mad Irie - Maybe closed in Crete

Matala, Crete, Greece

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Categories: Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Fast food, Salad bar, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Caribbean, Honey, Italian

Vegetarian restaurant and bar. Menu changes daily, serves vegan dishes such as a vegan burger and vegan pasta, fruit smoothies and juices. Plays live music after 9PM. Has games such as bingo, darts and cards. Also sells jewellery, vintage clothes and offers hair braiding. Phone number: +39-3807884963. NOTE: Opening hours are reported to be unreliable, check ahead. NOTE: Maybe closed November 2023 - please send updates to HappyCow.

Veganato at Veganato in Crete

8 Vourvachon, Heraklion, Crete, Greece

+30-2811817474

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Categories: Vegan, International, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Take-out

Est. Dec 2022. Fully vegan restaurant with English speaking owner. Menu includes cocktails, sodas, Greek souvlaki, Beyond Meat, gyros, and sandwiches. House-made Mediterranean sauces and fresh potato fries. English menu on website. NOTE: Limited seating.

Faux chicken gyros pita - 269 Fast Vegan Food, Heraklion, Greece  at 269 Fast Vegan Food in Crete

Milatou 22, Heraklion, Crete, Greece

+30-2810280005

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Categories: Vegan, Mediterranean, Fast food, Take-out, Breakfast

Vegan Mediterranean restaurant serving gyros, sandwiches, smoothies, baked goods, and gelato.

"Gigante" beans. at To Stachi in Crete

5 Defkalionos St, Chania, Crete, Greece

+30-2821042589

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Categories: Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Pizza, Organic, Mediterranean, Take-out, Greek

Vegetarian family run restaurant. Seasonal operation from Mar to Nov. Restaurant located in a side street with park and water view. Offers traditional vegetarian cuisine like boureki or stuffed zucchini flowers with rice and aromatic herbs; vegan moussaka with mince soy meat and bechamel with almond milk; salads and side dishes prepared to order. Bakes bread in-house. Food is made from seasonal ingredients and olive oil. Ask for the special dish of the day. Child-friendly. Has small bookstore.

Cold pressed juices from local cretan organic fruits and vegetables. All juices are made in front of you, so they won't get oxidized by sitting in the shelf of the fridge. All vegetables and fruits besides from being organic , they are washed with baking soda to remove any leftover herbicides, pathogens etc. at Nektar in Crete

El. Venizelou 9, Chania, Crete, Greece

+30-2821027595

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Categories: Vegan, Organic, Raw, Juice bar, Take-out, European, Gluten-free

Cold pressed juice bar switched all-vegan in 2018. Offers light food which are mostly raw, such as energy balls and bars, sprouted salads, raw sandwiches and sweets. Ingredients are seasonal and organic from local producers. Free alkaline water. No plastic used.

Yum! Gotta try to falavela. at Falavela in Crete

Apokoronou 20, Chania, Crete, Greece

+30-2821076752

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Categories: Vegan-friendly, Mediterranean, Fast food, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Middle Eastern

Eatery offering falafel served on a plate or in a pita sandwich. Several salad options. Also serving juices and smoothies. Some pre-made vegan pies are available. Aug 2021 reported fully vegetarian.

Vegan Tartar at Green Kukunari in Crete

Pitsidia, Crete, Greece

+30-2892029208

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Categories: Vegan, International, Japanese, Macrobiotic, Organic, Raw, Mediterranean, Salad bar, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Bakery, Fusion, Middle Eastern, Breakfast

Offers a wide variety of plant based organic dishes including breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, juices, smoothies and baked goods.

Yellow curry at ThirdEye in Crete

Paleochora, Crete, Greece

+30-2823041234

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Categories: Vegan-friendly, Lacto, International, Mediterranean, Take-out, Breakfast, Greek

Vegetarian restaurant in the town of Paleochora, Crete, with daily changing seasonal menu. Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a comfortable atmosphere. Has rooms for rent.

Vegan Bulgur at Avocado in Crete

Papandreaou 1, Heraklion Amoudara, Crete, Greece

+30-2814266000

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Categories: Vegan, Mediterranean, Beer/Wine, European, Cretan

Open 25 May to 15 Oct. Vegan restaurant offering dishes inspired by the Cretan diet. Must reserve 3 days in advance. For availability and open days send email to secretariat@apollonia.gr

So that's our list of the very best vegan food that Crete has to offer. We hope that you enjoy your dining experience.

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