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Loving Hut Caravan
Montgomery Square ~ : +64-35391313
Inexpensive -- Vegan, International, Fast food, Take-out, Asian, Take-out only -- Additional Info: Part of the international chain of vegan restaurants inspired by Supreme Master Ching Hai, an advocate for veg living. Caravan sells vegan food in the Nelson Market every Saturday: veggie burger, dumplings, spring roll, veggie delight roll, curry and rice, potato/eggplant aniseed, vegan cheeses, etc. Take-out only. Sat 8:00am-1:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

East St Cafe and Bar
8 Church St ~ : +64-39700575
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Organic, Western, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Catering, Fusion, Australian -- Additional Info: Refurbished and re-opened Dec 2015. Cafe serving lunch, dinner and desserts. Many dishes are gluten-free. Reported to serve dairy and eggs as of December 2024. Sometimes has live music. Was originally at 335 Trafalgar Square E. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Tue 12:00pm-10:00pm, Wed-Sat 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Beach Cafe and Bar
Tahuna Beach Reserve, Tahunanui ~ : +64-35464617
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Pizza, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Bakery, European, Spanish, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. A typical beach café with a lot of outdoor seating. Owner knows about veganism and offers a separate vegan menu. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 9:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Burger Culture
279 Trafalgar St ~ : +64-35469020
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Fast food, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Burger joint with a separate vegan menu. Outdoor seating. Mon-Sun 11:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Comida Cafe and Restaurant
7 Alma St ~ : +64-35467964
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Italian, Bakery, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant with unlabeled vegan menu options, including calzones, mushroom tortillas, and a hazelnut & vanilla Danish. Double check vegan options when ordering. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 8:00am-3:00pm, Thu-Fri 5:00pm-9:00pm, Sat 8:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Falafel Gourmet
195 Hardy St ~ : +64-35456220
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Mediterranean, Fast food, Middle Eastern, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Has vegan choices. Wait staff are familiar with what is vegan so just ask. Very popular spot so gets very busy. Outdoor seating. Mon-Thu 9:30am-5:30pm, Fri 9:30am-8:00pm, Sat 9:30am-4:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Green Bamboo
126 Hardy St ~ : +64-35469858
Moderate -- Asian, Vietnamese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Vietnamese cuisine. Staff know how to veganize dishes with egg and fish oil removed. Example of choices: stir fry noodle dishes with veggies, curry dishes with veggies and tofu, fresh spring rolls with veggies and tofu. Mon-Sun 11:00am-3:00pm, 5:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Hardy St Eatery
136 Hardy St ~ : +64-33910077
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Western, Beer/Wine, British, European, Australian, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Café and bar with a vegan falafel option - ask to omit feta. May also be able to provide an off-menu vegan special - ask. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sat 8:00am-2:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Jay's Dumpling Cafe
306 Hardy Street ~ : +64-35391088
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Chinese, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Asian restaurant that offers dumplings and wontons. Vegan options include a steamed tofu dumpling, fried tofu dumpling, and spring rolls. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:00pm-8:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Kimchi & Wasabi
157 Trafalgar St ~ : +64-35390968
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Buffet, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Pay-by-the-piece sushi buffet restaurant. Vegan options include vegetable sushi rolls, dumplings, and spring rolls. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sat 9:00am-6:00pm, Sun 10:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Kush Coffee Ltd
5 Church St ~ : +64-35394793
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Take-out, Bakery, Gluten-free, Australian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers many vegan dishes including gluten free lasagne, lentil & walnut sausage roll, kumara & potato samosa, buckwheat galette & daily fresh salads as well as a variety of cakes and slices. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Fri 7:30am-2:00pm, Sat 8:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Lily's Cafe
19 Buxton Sq (at Buxton Sq Carpark) ~ : +64-210570409
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Raw, Western, Fast food, Salad bar, Take-out, European, Gluten-free, Honey, Breakfast, Kiwi, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe offering a few vegan items such as vegan cheese scones, pies, vegan sausage rolls, wraps and sandwiches. Sauces, salad dressings, mayo and aioli are vegan unless specified otherwise. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Little India
269 Hardy St ~ : +64-35391155
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Indian restaurant with vegetarian dishes such as aloo chat, paneer potato tikis, mixed vegetables, aloo baigna, tandoori roti, dal and papadams. Check which of these are vegan. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:00pm, Mon-Sun 5:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Mama San
112 Collingwood St ~ : +64-35456226
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. South East Asian cuisine. Around half of the menu can be made vegetarian/vegan as well as gluten-free. Dishes are usually substituted with tofu rather than mock meats. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Miracle Asian Restaurant
200 Hardy St ~ : +64-35458163
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Chinese, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Chinese restaurant offering a few items that are or can be made vegan such as hotpot, stir fry vegetables, fried rice and more. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm, Mon-Wed 5:00pm-8:30pm, Thu-Sat 4:30pm-9:00pm, Sun 5:00pm-8:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Nahm
322 Wakefield Quay ~ : +64-35487776
Moderate -- Thai, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers Thai food including vegan dishes such as noodles and rice dishes and a dessert. Located right on the water overlooking the Tasman Sea. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Tue 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:00pm-9:30pm, Thu-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:00pm-9:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Nicola's Cantina
6 Church St ~ : +64-35488761
Moderate -- Lacto, Mexican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Has veggie options for tacos, burritos, enchilada, but ask which can be vegan. Tue-Sat 11:00am-2:00pm, 5:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Pita Pit Nelson
244 Hardy Street (at Morrison Square) ~ : +64-35487089
Moderate -- Lacto, Western, Mediterranean, Fast food, Take-out, Middle Eastern, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Wheelchair accessible. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Wed 9:30am-7:30pm, Thu-Fri 9:30am-8:00pm, Sat 10:00am-8:00pm, Sun 10:30am-7:30pm -- Rating: 2.5 Happycow(s)

Pizzeria Bella
56 Bridge St ~ : +64-35469723
Moderate -- Lacto, Pizza, Italian, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Pizza shop with 2 vegan pizza, using vegan cheese. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 5:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Taaj Indian Restaurant & Cafe
140 Tahunanui Dr ~ : +64-35485480
Moderate -- Lacto, Chinese, Indian, Buffet, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Fusion, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Indo-Chinese and Indian fusion dishes with vegan options, including Manchurian veg balls, onion bhaji, pakora, curries, roti, fried rice, and fries. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 4:30pm-9:30pm, Tue-Sun 11:00am-2:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Thai Tahuna
14 Tahunanui Dr, Tahunanui ~ : +64-35485634
Moderate -- Thai, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai food restaurant. Menu shows where dishes can be vegetarian/vegan, such as curry, pad thai, fried rice. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 12:00pm-2:30pm, 4:30pm-9:30pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

The Fat Tui
219 Trafalgar St (at Nelson Mall) ~ : +64-35278420
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Western, Fast food, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Burger restaurant offering two vegan burgers and a vegetarian burger that can be made vegan upon request. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 10:00am-8:30pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

The Free House Pub
95 Collingwood St ~ : +64-35489391
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Mediterranean, Beer/Wine, Mexican, Catering, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. A pub located in a church style house. Offers kiwi brew drinks. The menu includes nachos with vegan cheese, falafel with tahini sauce, french fries and more. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 3:00pm-10:00pm, Sat 12:00pm-11:00pm, Sun 2:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Indian Cafe
94 Collingwood Street ~ : +64-35484089
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Indian food menu that's mostly meat but has a section of around 9 vegetarian entrees - vegans to ask. Fully licensed. Busy at dinner time so expect a wait. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 12:00pm-2:00pm, Mon-Sun 5:00pm-9:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Indian Cafe - Stoke
201, Songer St, Stoke ~ : +64-35470008
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Indian restaurant. Part of a chain of three with other branches in Nelson and Richmond and this one in Stoke. Around six to eight main dishes in the vegetarian section can be veganised. Has vegan entrees as well. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 11:00am-2:00pm, Mon-Sun 4:30pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Suter Cafe
208 Bridge St ~ : +64-39280698
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, International, Mediterranean, Bakery, Gluten-free, New Zealand, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe attached to Suter gallery. Many changes daily and has vegan choices including salads, desserts, soup and other hot food. Also has coffee and drinks. Located on the border of Queens Park. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 8:00am-4:30pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Tong Tara
142 Hardy St (at Trafalgar ) ~ : +64-35488997
Moderate -- Thai, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai restaurant that can veganize many dishes. Includes fresh spring rolls with tofu, pad Thai with tofu and red curry with tofu. Staff understand vegan and are happy to omit egg and fish sauce. Mon-Sun 11:00am-3:00pm, 4:30pm-9:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Victus Coffee & Eatery
111 Bridge St ~ : +64-210515658
Moderate -- Lacto, International, Western, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Small café with with some vegan food options, such as Buddha bowls, breakfast, and snacks. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:00pm, Sat 8:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

La Planta Cafe
651 Brook St, The Brook (at The Brook Waimarama Sanctuary) ~ : +64-2041583420
Inexpensive -- Take-out -- Additional Info: Latino-themed planted based coffee truck, which aims to use organic and sustainable products as much as possible. Offers a range of hot and cold drinks (healthy range too), as well as light meals, treats and other Latin-American snacks and products. Has a quirky courtyard made with second-hand furniture and repurposing pallets. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Sat-Sun 9:00am-1:30pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Chimichanga
105 Bridge St ~ : +64-226451105
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Delivery, Take-out, Mexican -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mexican food truck with pickup and delivery via Deliveroo and Uber Eats. Has vegan cheese and labeled vegan chimichanga, chimichanga bowl, and various sauces. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 12:00pm-2:00pm, 4:30pm-8:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Dhara's Chai House
224 Trafalgar St ~ : +64-204511100
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Indian -- Additional Info: Authentic Indian masala chai and vegetarian and vegan & gluten free Indian food. Dairy free Indian chai (tea). Masala sandwich pav, poha (flattened rice), pav bhaji (vegetable curry with buns), poha + bhaji (vegetable curry + flattened rice. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Fri 9:30am-2:30pm, Sat 8:00am-1:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Harvest Moon
526 Main Rd ~ : +64-35475630
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Provides whole foods, vegetarian, gluten-free and organic products along with Kush coffee, Heke teas and real fruit smoothies. Previously called Everydat Goodness - under new ownershop April 2023. Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Sat 10:00am-4:00pm, Sun 10:00am-1:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Penguino Ice Cream Cafe
85 Montgomery Square ~ : +64-35456450
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Ice cream/gelato/sorbet in the middle of Nelson, with many vegan flavours and vegan cones. Mon-Fri 11:00am-5:00pm, Sat 10:30am-5:00pm, Sun 11:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

River Kitchen
81 Trafalgar St ~ : +64-35481180
Moderate -- Lacto, Beer/Wine, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. Located next to the Maitai River. Vegan menu items include roast vegetable salad, biscuits, coconut yogurt, kombucha, and drinks with plant milk. Also serves wine and beer. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Tue-Fri 7:30am-4:00pm, Sat 8:00am-4:00pm, Sun 8:30am-4:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

The Cheesecake Shop Richmond
Talbot St, Shop 70 (at Richmond Mall) ~ : +64-39229834
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Take-out, Bakery -- Additional Info: Pastry shop at the entrance of Fresh Choice. Offers vegan cheesecakes and a few other vegan choices. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 9:00am-6:00pm, Sat 9:00am-5:30pm, Sun 10:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Vegetarian Butcher - Market Stall
Nelson area ~ : +64-223988079
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Market stall specializing in vegan and vegetarian fake meat products: bbq ribs, seitan, sausages, burgers, facon. Sells at various markets including Saturday Nelson Market and the Sunday Motueka Market. Fri 10:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)