Lokal Vegan Bistro

Great food. The two of us had a Hungarian goulash, the snitchel, and some street food "pizza". All were excellent, and, of course, 100% vegan! Menu was in Polish but staff was happy to help us navigate the menu in English. Great vegan find in Warsaw!

Great traditional Polish food in a vegan way. Portions are big, prices are Small like for Warsaw. Staff is super friendly. For me the jest vegan place on Warsaw.

It was nice too eat traditional polish meal since a long time. Soy meat "Schabowy" tasted like real Schabowy but could be more juicy. Sauer cream on the vegetables was just the same as dairy cream. I'm going to ask them how they can make it. Maybe they give me a littler of the secret? And "jagodzianki from Magda", which means sweat, soft bans with forest blueberries or raspberries, were amazing! 6 zloty for one ban but very big, can be divided for two girls. We're so good it was too late to take photo:)

I think it's safe to say this place is one of the most popular vegan restaurants in Poland. If you're ever in Warsaw, this is definitely a place you have to visit. They serve what I believe is the best vegan traditional Polish cuisine. I went there with my meat-eating parents. My father and I both ordered schabowy: a kind of cutlet/schnitzel and a Polish staple, quite possibly the most popular dish in the restaurant, served with seasonal veggies (in our case it was delicious potatoes with tomatoes and mizeria - cucumbers). It was just mouth-watering and my father said it tasted just as good as the meat original; the portion was so huge I has trouble walking when I got up from the table! My mother got a salad with avocado, tomatoes and chickpeas, which she said was really good too with a yummy sauce. The staff was kind and the interior was a mixture between modern hipster and oldschool. In summer there's an option to eat outside too. They also offer vegan snacks for pets.

we tried different vegan restaurants during our week in Warsaw. And Lokal is for me the best. Everything taste réal good, and is quiet cheap !

I tried the baba ganoush with mash and fava beans and the soy chicken salad and both were tasty. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff and an English menu. What more could you ask for?

Oh god, this place is so good. I'm from Austria so I grew up eating Schnitzel and finding a vegan version, that tastes amazing, was heaven for me! We had both schabowy and the tempeh "meat balls" and we thought both was excellent.

I ordered the 'schabowy', aka a schnitzel, and my dad ordered these mushroom roulades or rolls or something, for takeaway because it was so stuffy and hot inside despite the two large ceiling fans. The schnitzel came with perfectly cooked potatoes and dill, lettuce leaves and some 'mizeria', a cucumber salad, and some radish slices. It was very tasty, and the texture and look of it was spot on in my opinion. My dad's little mushroom rolls were crunchy on the outside, and the inside had mushrooms and sauerkraut. When I tasted one of these rolls I couldn't believe how delicious they were, I recommend these rolls 100%, one of the best vegan foods I've ever had. These rolls came with some beautifully cooked kapusta (I guess this is called sauerkraut also), and some orzo and salad leaves. I actually preferred the mushroom rolls to the schnitzel. The restaurant itself was not very big, but had enough space inside for a few tables. There were tables on the outside as well, I assume because it is the summer months and it was actually stuffier and warmer inside than outside. The prices were absolutely adequate. My non-vegan dad really enjoyed his meal, and so did I :) Definitely coming back again!

One thing I would also like to mention is that if I thought it was hot and stuffy inside, I can't imagine how hot it was for the workers! I saw that they looked very warm and exhausted, and so I would love if they had better working conditions because that kind of stuffiness is just unhealthy. They should have their own little fans pointing at them, or maybe even some sort of air conditioning or ventilation system, because they were literally baking themselves in there. I hope they do get better working conditions!

I am a regular customer and in my opinion it's perfect place to take meat-eating friend.
There is always one main dish just for 10 zl, so everybody can afford it.
The food is delicious, mayby a little bit to fat sometimes, but the variety is huge and the menu changes every 2 weeks.

The "schabowy" is what made this place famous in Warsaw and that's probably why, every two weeks when there is a new menu, you always can find it. It's really good and tastes almost like the real deal.
Every time I ate there I wasn't disappointed, the food was great and the size of meals was just perfect. The price is not the lowest but there are lunch options, entrees and fast foods which are somewhat cheaper.
A great place to try polish dishes which normally are with meat and not only that. Every two weeks there are dishes from around the world also.

I heard a lot of good things about this place from my friend and visited when was in Warsaw. I was a little bit disappointed. Everything was heavy, greasy - mostly fried, no any fresh salads. I ate one set meal in the restaurant and the second one to take away, the taste was ok, but I prefer lighter food with fresh salads.

This place is really bright and spacious, a nice relaxing restaurant. The staff explained the menu to us in English, and said that the menu changes quite often but the "schabowy classic" is a constant fixture, so we had to try it. It was like a huge, delicious schnitzel served with mashed potato and salad. The soy steak was juicy, crispy and delicious! It was a really hearty, satisfying meal.

Similar in simplistic hipster interior decor to the other vegan spots in Warsaw, this bistro is cosy spot for a vegan, mouth-watering take on traditional Polish cuisine. We had a Schnitzel with mashed potato and cucumber salad - definitely the best schnitzel-style vegan "meat" we've tried. The breading, neither oily nor dry, complemented the "meat" instead of overpowering it and the overall taste as well as texture surprisingly authentic. Another dish we tried consisted of veggie patties, perfectly roasted whole carrots and cabbage salad. A very rich (not in the sense of "oily"!) Polish soup/stew rounded our meal off. It was easily my favorite dish, a caleidoscope of flavours created by the potatoes, very savoury kielbasa-style veg sausage, vinegar and herbs. One of the best dinners we had in Warsaw for sure.

This is a must go to restaurant. The portions are really big. The meals are made with fresh and healthy ingredients. Prices are pretty a good too. Im definitely going to go back here while I'm in Warsaw

This place is basically Warsaw's equivalent of London's Black Cat Café. In other words it's absolutely great. I had a 'refugee burger' (basically a burger with vaguely Middle Eastern flavours) and a beautifully peanutty/fruity milkshake. Highly recommend. Most days I'm alive I'm sad I don't live in Warsaw so I could eat here.

I finally got to try some 'traditional' polish food! It was good, tasty food and they serve beer. The staff speak English and there's an English menu. My omni boyfriend had a burger and loved it. I think the most expensive dish was 25zl (~£5).

Modern and cozy place at center of Warsaw that serves traditional polish food in vegan style at inexpensive price.
The staff are friendly although they don't speak english very well.
The food is good but no amazing. sometimes is to much heavy, they put a lot of greasy sauces to everything.
Isn't a bad place but you can find better places to eat in Warsaw.

I was impressed with Lokal, they do vegan versions of traditional polish food and accomplish their goal quite well. I just wouldn't exactly call it healthy, the food is balanced and fresh but with many high-fat sauces which is a PERSONAL turn-off. Many people would really enjoy it but it's just not for me, however I do recommend it!

yummy. Not the very healthy type of vegan Restaurant but very delicous. Nice food like Schnitzel for example . polish traditional food vegan style. very friendly.

Dishes were so delicious and inspiring I had to make it myself at home.

This is a very cool spot with nice atmosphere. We were looking for more traditional Polish food done in a vegan style and this was the place. The dishes rely a lot on cabbage and potatoes with soy meat done in different styles. They warned us that the plates are large but the meals are really huge. You don't need a starter and you won't have room for dessert. Show up if you're hungry it's good value for money. They also have a small selection of local microbrews. The staff were really helpful even though we showed up close to closing time. If you're in the mood for a big meal of Polish comfort food this is the place.

The bistro offers homemade-style dishes that are typically served in Polish homes, including some of our comfort foods, veganized.
The interior is very spacious and bright, but not fancy. Again, feels like home.
The food is very tasty and reasonably priced. Big portions.
Offers not-so-healthy indulgence food, as well as healthier options for a proper meal.
Updated from previous review on Wednesday September 23, 2015

Updated from previous review on Wednesday September 23, 2015

Updated from previous review on Wednesday September 23, 2015

We had a tempeh salad, some kind of schnitzel with potatoes, and plum cake for dessert. All very tasty and in a lovely clean environment.

I'm really impressed of vegan boom in Warsaw, but should notice, that not every vegan spot would become a something special. I can't recommend the third main dish in menu (soy steak with potatoes and salad), because it's almost boring and not healthy vegan dish. It hasn't fantasy. Moreover, I'm pretty sure, that this soy steak isn't organic. It costs very little money in ordinary polish supermarket. Potatoes is also very cheap veggie and extremely simple as a salad. You can't name a dish as a "traditional polish" if you just offer a bit of soy instead of meat. It can't costs 16 zl. It's not organic. So, unfortunately, i can't recommend this place at all, maybe, you can try another dishes, but not the third one...

This is a great choice for a restaurant if you are looking for very tasty traditional Polish food made vegan.

I ordered a pasta with a white cream vegan sauce, and it was quite tasty, but I more enjoy my friend's Polish soy 'schnitzel'. I have been told that this is very close to the original traditional dish. Either way, it was delicious.

This restaurant does fill up, so if you are looking for a quick bite, you might want to call ahead to see if there are tables.

Simple but very tasty food! For a very good price! You can choose for free filtered water (with Britta filter) or pay for a drink. I had potaties with seitan burger and salad.

I have visited Vegan Bistro twice few days ago and cannot forget these flavours!Polish cuisine has got plenty to offer, Im happy to try tradiotional dishes in a vegan version. Ive tried the schabowy with potatoes and salad; and roasted veg with lentil patties and red cabbage slaw. Both delicious!Nice and friendly staff.

Odwiedzilam Vegan Bistro dwa razy i nie zapomne tych smakow!
Polska kuchnia ma wiele do zaoferowania; fajnie ze mozna sprobowac tradycyjnych potraw w werji weganskiej.
Probowalam schabowego z ziemniaczkami i surowka a takze pieczonych warzyw z kotlecikami z soczewicy i surowka z kapusty czerwonej. Obydwa dania pyszne.Mila obsluga.

Recently opened 100% vegan bistro serves only traditional Polish food. They serve a couple of Polish main courses and soups as well as Polish fast food called "ZAPIEKANKA".The food is delicious and stunning. The prices are very good. Quality the highest. I highly recommend Polish tomato soup- "POMIDOROWA" and traditional Polish main courses- I've tried 3 of them.Everything tastes exactly like my grandma's cuisine. I will be back asap.Portions are big- which is a very Polish thing :) This joins the group of my fav vegan heavens. The place is very popular and usually crowded.

Yummy, tasty, fresh and refreshingly not overengineered menu with traditional polish dishes vegan way. Cozy, yet modest interior fits well the DIY vibe of punk crew that runs this place. Arguable the strongest spot on Warsaw vegan map!

Lokal Vegan Bistro is the newest addition to the ever-growing Warsaw vegan quest.

The menu is limited but offers four main dishes (two excellent Polish-inspired options, Penne with tempeh and Goulash), two seasonal soups, two fast food items (seitan kebab and vegetable pie), and some desserts.

We tried the tomato soup with homemade dumplings (polish-style green gnocchi), the beetroot cutlets with millet, and the soy "schnitzel" with mashed potatoes. Everything was beautifully cooked and presented and I'm very eager to try the rest of the menu!

The restaurant is welcoming, bright and spacious, and the staff is very friendly.

Gluten-free. Pet-friendly. Wi-fi and card payments available soon (payments by cash only).