In this post you’ll find the very best places for a delicious vegan breakfast in Dortmund. The Ruhr metropolis is bursting with cafés, bakeries and restaurants – but high-quality plant-based options are still far from standard. Our shortlist highlights the truly exciting spots where you can enjoy bowls, smoothies, breakfast platters, home-baked cakes or creative drinks – all completely free of animal ingredients. Start your day flavour-packed and full of energy!
VRÜH – All Day Breakfast
VRÜH is Dortmund’s first all-day-breakfast bar with an entirely vegan menu. From gluten-free toast to in-house espresso roasts, you can order breakfast classics in creative plant-based form all day long. The bright main store is on Saarlandstraße; if you just need something to grab and go, head for the smaller take-away outlet on Kreuzstraße.
Best-sellers include the Avocado Slice (whole-grain bread, avocado cream, bruschetta mix, pine nuts, rocket, vegan Parmesan) and the Smashed Veta Toast with apple–pear compote and vegan “Veta” cheese. For something hearty, try the English Breakfast: tofu scramble, baked beans, mini sausages, mushrooms, patatas bravas and toast.
| Information | Details |
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| Address |
Main store Saarlandstraße 71 44139 Dortmund Take-away Kreuzstraße 33 44139 Dortmund |
| Opening hours* | Tue – Sun: 09:00 – 18:00 · Mon closed |
| Contact |
Tel. +49 231 137 948 96 vrueh.de IG @vrueh.de |
| Price pp | ≈ €10 – 20 |
| Specials | 100 % vegan, gluten-free bread, breakfast till 18:00 |
| Service | Indoor & outdoor seating, take-away store, cards, dog-friendly |
*Hours may vary on public holidays – check social media for updates.
Café Beezou
At modern Café Beezou in Phoenix-West everything revolves around fresh, wholesome cuisine without preservatives or artificial additives. The team focuses on organic produce, regional suppliers and sustainability – from breakfast through dinner.
Start your day with a Signature Bowl like the Peanut Power (couscous, rocket, home-made power balls, curry-date dip, chickpeas, pomegranate, mint, curry-coconut sauce) or a topped organic bread with avocado guac, baby spinach and roasted chickpeas. Cold-pressed juices, immunity shots or an oat cappuccino make perfect companions.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| District | Phoenix-West / Hörde |
| Address | Fred-Ape-Weg 66 44263 Dortmund Germany |
| Opening hours* | Mon – Sun: 09:00 – 20:00 |
| Contact |
Tel. +49 231 42707507 beezou.de IG @beezou.de |
| Price pp | ≈ €10 – 20 |
| Specials | 100 % organic produce, signature bowls, all-day breakfast, house pastries, large vegan & GF range |
| Service | Indoor/outdoor seating, take-away, cards, Wi-Fi, dog-friendly |
*Times per operator; may differ on holidays.
omaRosa Café
At omaRosa Café everything – from bread and spreads to yoghurts – is made in-house. The cosy spot values full ingredient transparency and gladly caters to allergies or special diets. Expect classic breakfast rolls with home-cooked jam as well as fancy muesli bowls, vegan cakes and open sandwiches.
For a sweet start, go for the “2× Fruit” muesli with apple, banana, kiwi, grapes, pear, seasonal fruit and soy yoghurt. Crunch lovers choose “1× Crunchy” with house muesli, nuts, oats and creamy soy yoghurt. A home-made grapefruit–mango lemonade or matcha latte makes the perfect pairing.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| District | City South / Kreuzviertel |
| Address | Chemnitzer Str. 9 44139 Dortmund Germany |
| Opening hours* | Tue – Fri 09:00 – 14:00 · Sat/Sun 10:00 – 16:00 · Mon closed |
| Contact |
Tel. +49 231 22388788 omarosa.de IG @omarosacafedortmund |
| Price pp | ≈ €10 – 20 |
| Specials | 100 % home-made, seasonal produce, vegan & GF options, dedicated baby menu |
| Service | Indoor/outdoor seating, reservations, Wi-Fi, cards, take-away |
*Hours per operator; may differ on holidays.
Café GUTTUT.
At Café GUTTUT. the entire menu is 100 % vegan & gluten-free. This small, airy bistro uses only organic produce and serves breakfast, rotating lunch dishes, cakes and coffee. Thanks to its central location – just a short walk from Möllerbrücke station – GUTTUT is a perfect relaxed morning stop.
Go classic with the muesli breakfast: soy yoghurt, house granola, fresh fruit, cinnamon, a drizzle of date syrup. Something savoury? Try the bread with olive oil, salad, cheese alternative, tomato and cucumber. Really hungry? Order the popular vegan “Güros”: pita bread, herb-fried oyster mushrooms & chickpeas, salad, pomegranate sauce and tzatziki – all, of course, gluten-free.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| District | Kreuzviertel / near city centre |
| Address | Lindemannstraße 4 44137 Dortmund Germany |
| Opening hours* | Mon – Fri 10:00 – 20:00 · Sat closed · Sun 12:00 – 18:00 |
| Contact |
Tel. +49 231 189 672 3 guttut.de IG @guttut |
| Price pp | ≈ €10 – 20 |
| Specials | Fully vegan & GF, weekly lunch menu, organic coffee, Wi-Fi available |
| Service | Indoor/outdoor seating, take-away, cards, quiet work spots |
*Opening times per operator; may vary on holidays.
DOPPELTSOLECKER
Right in the Kreuzviertel, DOPPELTSOLECKER serves an entirely plant-based menu from breakfast through dinner. Between 10:00 and 13:00 the focus is on starting the day: sweet and savoury waffles, a hefty English breakfast or house spreads on sour-dough. Pair them with inventive coffee alternatives such as Power Chai Matcha or Golden Turmeric Latte.
The signature dish for savoury fans is the “Bacon Waffle Vegan” – rocket, sprouts, bacon cream, crispy smoked tofu, pan-fried cherry tomatoes and vegan Parmesan on a fluffy waffle. Need more fuel? Grab the English Vegan Breakfast with hash browns, baked beans, vegan “bacon” & “sausages”, mushrooms and tomatoes plus toast.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Address |
Kreuzstraße 65 (formerly Neuer Graben 74) 44139 Dortmund |
| Opening hours* |
Mon – Sun: 10:00 – 21:00 Breakfast: 10:00 – 13:00 |
| Contact |
Tel. (bookings) +49 231 1377 3241 doppeltsolecker.de IG @doppeltsolecker |
| Price pp | ≈ €10 – 20 |
| Specials | 100 % vegan, inventive waffle & breakfast creations |
| Service | Indoor/outdoor seats, take-away, cards, dog-friendly |
*Hours may vary on public holidays – see social media for updates.
