Gießen is a vibrant university city in Central Hesse with plenty of cafés and restaurants. If you’d like to eat vegan in Gießen, you’ll now find a solid range of options. Below is a curated selection of recommended spots—ranging from organic vegan fast food to vegan-friendly Middle Eastern plates and plant-based street food.
Veganatural – 100% organic & vegan: hemp burgers, seitan döner & more
Veganatural is a fully organic and vegan bistro in Gießen—perfect if you want hearty plant-based comfort food. Alongside daily-changing lunch specials, you’ll find classics like seitan kebab/döner and the popular hemp burger (a hemp-flour-based patty in a spelt bun with organic veggies, sauce and sprouts). For something sweet, there are homemade cakes, desserts and ice cream.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| City | Gießen (Hesse) |
| Address | Schiffenberger Weg 27 35394 Gießen Germany |
| Contact & links |
Tel.: 0641 39929434 · Email: kontakt@veganatural.de Website: veganatural.de Instagram: @veganatural.de · Facebook: veganatural.de |
| Opening hours* | Tue–Sat: 12:00–20:00 · Sun/Mon: closed |
| Price per person | €€ (approx. €10–€20) |
| Food & offer | 100% organic & vegan · hemp burger · seitan/hemp döner · daily specials · cakes, desserts & ice cream |
| Service options | Indoor/outdoor seating · take-away · dogs allowed indoors (according to note) |
| Category | Fully vegan · organic bistro |
*Hours and offerings may vary (season/holidays). Please check current details on the website/Instagram or call ahead.
NOAMS Gießen – deli café: vegetarian & vegan, no eggs & no refined sugar
NOAMS is a modern deli café in central Gießen—ideal for fresh vegan (and vegetarian) dishes. The concept: cooking and baking without processed ingredients, without eggs, and without refined sugar. Expect prepared salads, stews, bowls, rotating specials, and sweets.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| City | Gießen (Hesse) |
| Address | Reichensand 11 35390 Gießen Germany |
| Contact & links |
Tel.: 0641 58098301 · Email: hello@noams.de Website: noams.de/giessen Instagram: @noams.giessen · Facebook: noams.deli.giessen |
| Opening hours* | Mon–Fri: 11:00–19:00 · Sat: 11:00–17:00 · Sun: closed |
| Price per person | €€ (approx. €10–€20) |
| Food & offer | Vegetarian/vegan deli café · bowls, salads, stews · rotating specials & sweets · no eggs · no refined sugar |
| Category | Vegetarian & vegan-friendly · deli café |
*Hours and offerings may vary (season/holidays). Please check current updates on the website/Instagram.
Byblos – Mediterranean & Middle Eastern cuisine with vegan options
Byblos serves Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes with a number of clearly marked vegan options. Expect classics such as falafel, tabbouleh, hummus and vegan plates to share.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| City | Gießen (Hesse) |
| Address | Liebigstraße 19 35390 Gießen Germany |
| Contact & links |
Tel.: 0641 75122 · Email: go5dqcj1@kontakt-ordersmart.de Website: byblosgiessen.de Instagram: @byblos_restaurant_giessen · Facebook: byblos.restaurant.giessen |
| Opening hours* | Tue–Fri: 17:00–22:00 · Sat–Sun: 12:00–22:00 · Mon: closed |
| Price per person | € (approx. €10–€20) |
| Food & offer | Mediterranean/Middle Eastern · vegan options marked · falafel, hummus, tabbouleh · plates & sharing platters |
| Category | Restaurant · vegan-friendly |
*Hours and offerings may vary. Please check current details on the website/Instagram.
Café Gutenburger – burgers with vegan patties, vegan cheese & sauces
Café Gutenburger is a popular burger spot in Gießen with several vegan patty choices (soy, black bean, lentil), plus vegan cheese and vegan sauces. You’ll also find salads and sides.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| City | Gießen (Hesse) |
| Address | Kirchenplatz 5 35390 Gießen Germany |
| Contact & links |
Tel.: 0641 87730028 Menu: gutenburger.eu Instagram: @gutenburger_gi |
| Opening hours* | Mon–Sun: 11:30–23:00 |
| Price per person | €€ (approx. €10–€20) |
| Food & offer | Burgers · vegan patties (soy/black bean/lentil) · vegan cheese & sauces · salads & sides |
| Category | Burgers · vegan-friendly |
*Hours and offerings may vary (season/holidays). Please check current details online or call ahead.
Çiğköftem – Turkish vegan street food (wraps, burgers & plates)
Çiğköftem focuses on çiğköfte—a spicy, plant-based specialty made from bulgur, tomato paste, chili and a blend of herbs and spices. You can get it as a wrap, burger or plate/bowl with salad and sauces. Depending on the branch, there may also be falafel and pita.
Note: Most food items are vegan. Some drinks and desserts may contain milk and/or honey—please confirm on site.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| City | Gießen (Hesse) |
| Address | Schulstraße 9 35390 Gießen Germany |
| Contact & links | Instagram (local): @cigkoftecim_giessen |
| Opening hours* | Mon–Thu: 11:00–22:00 · Fri–Sat: 11:00–23:00 · Sun: 13:00–21:00 |
| Price per person | € (approx. €1–€10) |
| Food & offer | Turkish street food · vegan çiğköfte (wrap/burger/plate) · branch-dependent extras (e.g. falafel, pita) |
| Service options | Take-away · delivery (platform-dependent) · typically no reservations |
| Category | Street food · vegan-friendly |
*Hours and offerings may vary. Please check current updates via Instagram or on site.
