Best Vegan Restaurants in Athens, Greece (2026 Food Guide)
Athens may be known for souvlaki and gyros, but you’ll find vegan restaurants in Athens are some of the city’s best restaurants. In recent years, Athens has become one of the top destinations in Europe for plant-based food, with traditional Greek dishes reimagined vegan-style alongside modern, globally inspired menus.
Athens has endless vegan restaurants to choose from, ranging from casual street food spots to beautifully designed cafés and full-service restaurants. Whether you’re fully vegan or just looking to try something different, the variety and quality of food here might surprise you.
I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorite vegan restaurants in Athens to help you decide where to eat.
Dining out in Athens is also surprisingly affordable compared to many other European cities. If you’re planning your trip, you can check out my guide on how much a trip to Greece costs for a full breakdown of daily expenses.
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Top Vegan Restaurants To Try in Athens, Greece
Peas Vegan & Raw Food – Vegan Cuisine in Athens
Falirou 40, Athina 117 42, Greece
Peas Vegan & Raw Food has a cute looking storefront with a few seats outside. They are environmentally conscious and use environmentally friendly packaging, instead of single use plastic.
They boast that their food is street food, but not junk food, made with quality ingredients and it most certainly is. They have a salad bar, grilled foods, veggie burgers and raw options such as zucchini noodles and even some delicious raw desserts like apple pie. This is definitely the place for raw vegans. My husband loved the raw desserts, and the zucchini noodles were some of the best I’ve had.
Take a look at the dishes here:
If Athens is part of a longer trip, see my 14 day mainland Greece itinerary for a complete route and travel plan.
Vegan Beat Athens (Rhino Vegan Beat Athens) – One of The Best Vegan Restaurant in Athens, Greece
Perikleous 56, Athina 105 60, Greece
Vegan Beat Athens may be a small little restaurant but you won’t want to pass up this place, with its flavors that are anything but small. They offer dine in and take out and have a delicious selection of salads, burgers, gyro and even vegan desserts to finish off your meal.
Be sure to try their mouth-watering Greek salad topped with vegan feta. The vegan feta was incredible, it was like a mousse and was the best feta I’ve ever had, much better than real dairy feta and any other vegan feta I’ve tried. Their staff is friendly and their prices are very reasonable.
Here’s a photo of the delicious Greek salad topped with most addictive Greek feta mousse:
Mama Tierra – A Top Vegan Restaurant in Athens
Akadimias 84, Athina 106 78,
Greece Mama Tierra is a clean and modern looking place and if you like options, then Mama Tierra is the place for you! They have anything you could want such as vegan soutzoukakia, moussaka, falafels, Indian dal, burgers, pastas and too many more to list.
They have seating inside and outside and even have 2 locations so you don’t have to travel far to eat here. This place will no doubt satisfy both the vegans and non-vegans in your group!
Take a look at this mouth-watering mushroom burger:
Happy Blender – One of The Best Vegan Restaurant in Athens
Ifestou 39, Athina 105 55, Greece
Happy Blender is your go to vegan restaurant for any hour of the day. They have beautiful breakfast items like smoothie bowls, with some organic ingredients. They also have great options for lunch or dinner such as toasts, wraps, burgers, healthy desserts, such as raw sugar free energy balls and sugar free cakes. If you need a midday caffeine hit, they have you covered there as well. Their lovely colourful leaf wallpaper and the entire vibe of this place will leave you energized.
Who could resist these smoothie bowls:
The Vegan Vandal -Top Vegan Cuisine in Athens
Aminta 15, Athina 116 35, Greece
Last but not least, this place may have a small menu, but everything is so tasty you’ll no doubt be asking for seconds. They have burgers, sandwiches and nuggets, that are cooked to perfection and leave even the non-vegans satisfied.
The jackfruit burger is definitely a must try! The restaurant is small and it’s best to plan for take out.
Who could resist this vegan pastisio?
Conclusion: Best Vegan Restaurants in Athens
Athens is one of those cities that completely exceeds expectations when it comes to vegan food. What might seem like a traditionally meat-heavy destination actually offers an incredible variety of plant-based options, from classic Greek dishes made vegan to creative, modern cuisine.
I have tried a variety of vegan restaurants in Toronto and in comparison the vegan restaurants in Athens are far superior and something I look forward to having every summer when I’m back in Greece.
Whether you’re visiting for a few days or planning a longer trip, exploring the vegan food scene in Athens is an experience in itself and one that’s both accessible and surprisingly affordable.
Check back for a more updated listed, after my next visit to Athens this summer!
If you’re exploring more of Greece beyond Athens, check out my guide to the most beautiful mainland destinations.
Have a different favorite vegan restaurant in Athens? Let me know in the comments!
