In this post we present the best spots in Dresden for a 100 % plant-based breakfast. From colourful smoothie bowls and house-baked cakes to hearty breakfast platters: you’re sure to discover a new favourite café on the Elbe!
Alua Vegan Catering & Café
Alua (Schützenplatz 1) focuses on nutrient-rich, seasonal dishes. Go savoury with a grilled-cheese sandwich or the egg-drop sandwich (fava-bean scramble, avocado, Sriracha mayo). Sweet fans will love the fluffy spelt pancakes or raw cakes such as the passion-fruit tart—of course 100 % vegan. It’s one of Dresden’s top addresses for a tasty vegan breakfast.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| District | City centre (01067 Dresden) |
| Special features | Sandwiches, spelt pancakes, raw cakes, seasonal soul food |
| Address | Schützenplatz 1 01067 Dresden |
| Contact |
alua.de Tel. 0351 31443243 IG: @alua.catering.cafe |
| Opening hours | Wed – Sun 09:00 – 16:00 · Mon & Tue closed |
| Price range | €10 – 20 |
| Service | Indoor & outdoor seating, take-away & delivery, card payment, reservations |
Café v-cake
In the heart of Neustadt (Rothenburger Str. 14), Café v-cake offers a huge range of house-baked vegan cakes plus hearty breakfast wraps—try the crispy-“chicken” wrap with aioli & Caesar dressing or the mushroom-“feta” wrap with walnut cream cheese. Prefer sweet? Grab the fruity super-food porridge with blueberries and fresh fruit. It’s definitely among Dresden’s best vegan-breakfast spots.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| District | Äußere Neustadt (01099 Dresden) |
| Special features | 100 % vegan cakes, crispy-“chicken” & mushroom wraps, super-food porridge |
| Address | Rothenburger Str. 14 01099 Dresden |
| Contact |
Tel. 0351 79215129 IG: @vcake.cafe |
| Opening hours |
Sun 09:30 – 18:00 Mon 10:00 – 18:00 Tue–Sat 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Price range | €10 – 20 |
| Service | Indoor seating, take-away & delivery, reservations, Wi-Fi, card payment |
QioFood
QioFood (Ringstraße 5) serves Ayurveda-inspired, fully vegan cuisine—one of Dresden’s best places for a delicious vegan breakfast. Choose a warming Ayurveda set (spiced tea, grain porridge with dates & almonds, stewed fruit, pancakes/waffles with maple syrup) or go for organic lupin waffles: savoury with potato-onion batter & veggie topping or sweet with prunes and fruit.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| District | City centre (01067 Dresden) |
| Special features | Ayurveda breakfast, lupin waffles, seasonal & regional organic produce |
| Address | Ringstraße 5 01067 Dresden |
| Contact |
Tel. 0351 85072000 qiofood.de IG: @qiofood24 |
| Opening hours | Tue–Sat 10:00 – 18:00 · Sun & Mon closed |
| Price range | €10 – 20 |
| Service | All vegan, indoor seating, take-away & delivery, card payment |
Haferkater – Dresden Central Station
Right inside the main station (Wiener Platz 4), Haferkater serves freshly cooked porridge with loads of vegan toppings: berries, nut butter or savoury mixes. You’ll also find salads, wraps, quinoa bowls and great coffee (oat or soya milk). Perfect for a quick, healthy vegan breakfast on the go in Dresden!
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| District | Main Station / Old Town |
| Special features | Porridge bar with vegan toppings, salads & wraps |
| Address | Wiener Platz 4 01069 Dresden |
| Contact |
Tel. 030 47058936 haferkater.com |
| Opening hours | Mon–Sat 06–20 h · Sun 07–20 h |
| Price range | €1 – 10 |
| Service | Inside the station, seating & take-away |
TanteLeuk
TanteLeuk (Louisenstraße 24) bakes fresh cakes every day, including several vegan options. Think carrot cake, vegan wedding cake or “bee-sting” custard slice. The café can also be booked for private events and scores with a cosy vibe plus its coffee- & culture events (“KuK”). Another top address in Dresden for a delightful vegan breakfast.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| District | Äußere Neustadt (01099 Dresden) |
| Special features | Vegan cakes, carrot cake, “bee-sting”, events (KuK) |
| Address | Louisenstraße 24 01099 Dresden |
| Contact |
Tel. 0351 30936157 IG: @tanteleuk |
| Opening hours |
Sun–Thu 10:00 – 18:00 Fri–Sat 10:00 – 19:00 (KuK events on some days) |
| Price range | €1 – 10 |
| Service | House-baked cakes, events & culture, cosy café atmosphere |