Vegan Places in Cologne
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Ranked #10 of 226 Germany cities on the Plants Pack vegan city score.
286 vegan and vegan-friendly places in Cologne, Germany (23 fully vegan).
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About vegan places in Cologne
Cologne has 286 vegan and vegan-friendly places listed, 23 of them fully vegan. Mostly around 250 restaurants and cafes, 12 shops. Belgisches Viertel, Ehrenfeld and the Südstadt are where Cologne's vegan scene clusters. The city has one of the strongest fully-vegan ratios in western Germany. Cuisines covered: vietnamese, indian, italian and japanese. 10 are admin-reviewed so far; the remaining 276 come from community and OSM imports. 27 are mostly-vegan venues with a small non-vegan menu. Notable spots include Da Mai, Frittenwerk and Hempies. Roughly 90% have published opening hours.
Cologne has 286 vegan and vegan-friendly places mapped on Plants Pack. The directory lists 32 places tagged 100% vegan; we have not yet manually verified them, so treat that count as provisional. The split is 273 restaurants, cafes, and bars alongside 12 vegan stores. The most common cuisines are Vietnamese, Indian, and Asian. Listings stay free, ad-free, and unaffected by paid promotion — the rankings are what the community + verification produced.
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Frequently asked about vegan Cologne
How many vegan places are in Cologne?
286 vegan and vegan-friendly places in Cologne, Germany on Plants Pack, including 23 fully vegan, 12 vegan shops.
Are there fully vegan restaurants in Cologne?
Yes - 23 spots serve no animal products at all. The remaining 263 places are vegan-friendly, with plant-based options on the menu.
What kind of vegan food can I find in Cologne?
The scene covers vietnamese, indian, italian, japanese, thai, german, plus cafes, bakeries, and stores stocking vegan products. Use the category filter above to narrow down.
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