Dining out or grocery shopping can be tricky for vegetarians, even in mid-sized cities. But major global hubs are stepping up with exceptional plant-based options. Drawing from the authoritative HappyCow guide, here are the world's top 5 vegetarian- and vegan-friendly cities.
Berlin leads with over 50 fully vegan restaurants and hundreds of accommodating spots. These are conveniently clustered within 5 km, reachable by metro or bike. Nearly every cafe and restaurant offers vegan dishes.
The Big Apple excels in variety for vegans: from affordable cafes and bistros to gourmet restaurants and bakeries. In July 2014, it boasted 63 exclusively vegan eateries—a number that's undoubtedly surged since.
Oregon's Portland is a true paradise for vegetarians, vegans, families, pedestrians, and eco-lovers. Skip the car and indulge at one of its 20 dedicated vegan venues in this livable, green city.
The U.S. dominates again! Chic San Francisco combines sunny skies, hilly vistas, iconic bridges, and trendy vegan hotspots. Dozens of spots await, easily accessible by bus, foot, or bike.
Post-early 2000s mad cow crisis, Britain embraced vegetarianism. London now thrives with flourishing veggie restaurants citywide.
Close behind: Chiang Mai (Thailand), Los Angeles, Singapore, Taipei (Taiwan), Toronto (Canada), and Warsaw (Poland). No French cities yet—fingers crossed!
