Vegan food cuts out animal products, not downright deliciousness. Living a plant-based lifestyle doesn’t mean you’re limited to leaves – especially in Cape Town. There are plenty of lekker eateries serving up decadent classics, from doughnuts to burgers, that are sure to satisfy any craving (or babalas).
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Eating vegan can be healthy, but it doesn’t always have to be. Here are a few places serving up vegan food with an indulgent twist:
1. Scheckter’s Raw
After jogging or strolling on the Promenade in Sea Point, grab a plant-based powered breakfast to kickstart your day at Scheckter’s Raw (Sea Point). This gourmet health-food eatery serves tasty, hearty breakfasts such as the beloved pumpkin-pie flapjacks served with berries, banana and your choice of vegan cream or pop in for the cold-pressed juice. You can even stock up on delicious raw organic treats like Snickers bars, mocha delights, Reese’s cups, Twix and double doughnuts.
- Location: 98 Regent Road, Sea Point, Cape Town

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2. Lekker Vegan
Word on the streets says this vegan gourmet eatery serving vegan burgers, fries, gatsbys (foot-long baguettes stuffed with savoury fillings), snacks and soft serves, is the perfect one-stop shop for your lunch hour. Don’t miss the crispy burger with ‘cheese’, tomato, ‘bacon’ and their secret Lekker sauce with crispy onions, as well as the nacho bowl and a chocolate cheesecake.
- Location: Palmhof Shopping Centre, 105 Kloof Street Shop 11A1, Gardens, Cape Town

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3. Plushi
Calling out all sushi lovers to pop into Plushi in Salt River. This eatery offers a wide range of plant-based sushi available for takeaway only. Orders can be delivered to the southern, northern and deep south suburbs of the Mother City or it can be picked up. Plushi offers not only sushi but various other plant-based, Asian-inspired dishes such as spring rolls and miso soup.
- Location: 13 BrickfieldRoad, Salt River, Cape Town, 7925

4. Ditto on Kloof
Head to down to Ditto’s and try their collection of 100% plant-based, ice cream. They serve up ice cream that’s indistinguishable from dairy. Treat yourself with a few decadent scoops of their delicious ice cream and you’ll keep coming back for more.
- Location: 119 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town

5. Ferdinando’s
Wood-fired, authentic Italian flour, tomato and fresh ingredients makes this Observatory’s hidden gem. Their pizzas are unique and open the door to authentic Italian cuisine which they share with guests. Delve into their variety of signature vegan pizzas that will leave your mouth watering for more.
- Location: 205 Lower Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town
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Hungry for more? Some more vegan eateries and inspo in Cape Town:
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