Bayreuth is a beautiful, history-rich city in Upper Franconia—famous for the festival, palaces, and a lively café and restaurant culture. If you want to eat vegan here, you’ll now find some excellent places to go. Below we introduce a particularly recommended spot where there’s something for every taste—fresh, healthy, and with a focus on regional ingredients.
Vedans – fresh ’n’ healthy (100% vegan)
Vedans is a fully vegan restaurant in Bayreuth. The kitchen focuses on seasonal, sustainable, and organic products—many ingredients come from regional partner farms. The menu includes bowls, toasties, salads, soups, as well as smoothies, freshly pressed juices, and homemade lemonades. Everything is freshly prepared—ideal for late breakfast, lunch, a quick stop, or takeaway. Vedans can clearly be counted among the best addresses in Bayreuth for vegan food.
Examples (selection):
- Pasta bowl: pesto pasta, arugula, tomato, chickpeas, spicy sunflower seeds, crunchy onions, carrot, cucumber, crema di balsamico, leafy greens
- Taco bowl: avocado, corn-bean mix, tomato, peanuts, crunchy onions, coriander, cucumber, red cabbage, jasmine rice, tortillas, leafy greens
- Thai bowl: glass noodles, edamame/peas, smoked tofu, peanuts, tomato, coriander, red cabbage, carrot, lime, jasmine rice, leafy greens
- Toastie “Orient”: hummus, sweet potato, tomato, arugula, spicy sunflower seeds, crunchy onions
- Toastie “Mexico”: avocado, tomato cream, arugula, tomato, corn-bean mix, coriander, chili
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| City | Bayreuth (Bavaria) |
| Address | Richard-Wagner-Straße 26 95444 Bayreuth Germany |
| Contact & links |
Tel.: +49 921 9900888 · Email: kontakt@vedans.de Website: vedans.de Facebook: Vedans |
| Opening hours* | Mon–Sun: 09:30–20:30 (Details may vary; please check online for current hours.) |
| Price per person | approx. €10–20 |
| Cuisine & offer | 100% vegan · bowls · toasties · salads & soups · smoothies · freshly pressed juices · homemade lemonades |
| Service options | Dine-in (indoor/outdoor) · takeaway · delivery (platform-dependent) · no reservations |
| Focus | Vegan · seasonal · regional · no artificial additives |
*Hours and offerings may change (season/holidays/events). Please check the website/social channels for current updates.
Café Kraftraum – regional, seasonal & plant-forward
Café Kraftraum in Bayreuth offers weekly changing daily dishes in vegetarian & vegan versions. The kitchen focuses on regional ingredients produced according to ecological standards—ideal for a mindful breakfast, a relaxed lunch, or a late dinner on the large terrace. It is an excellent address in Bayreuth for vegan food.
Examples (selection – depending on menu/day):
- Grüner Zwerg (“Green Dwarf”): whole-grain toast with basil pesto, guacamole, arugula, diced tomatoes & olives (breakfast)
- Zwerchfell: bread basket with antipasti, guacamole, aioli, spicy kimchi, hummus, and fried tofu with onions & sesame
- Nasi Gasi Flasi Spezial: spelt pancakes with maple syrup & fruit
- Frau Schiffer: large fruit salad with roasted almonds
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| City | Bayreuth (Bavaria) |
| Address | Sophienstraße 16 95444 Bayreuth Germany |
| Contact & links |
Tel.: +49 921 8002515 · Email: info@cafe-kraftraum.de Website: cafe-kraftraum.de Instagram: @cafekraftraum · Facebook: Cafe Kraftraum |
| Opening hours* | Mon–Sun: approx. 09:00–24:00 (reservations by phone; hours may vary) |
| Price per person | approx. €10–20 |
| Cuisine & offer | Weekly changing daily dishes · breakfast · bowls/salads · international comfort food · vegan options always available |
| Quality | Regional ingredients · produced to ecological standards |
| Service options | Indoor/outdoor seating (large terrace) · high chairs · vegan dishes labeled |
| Reviews (note) | Google: ~4.6/5 (≈1,159 reviews) – without guarantee |
*Offerings and hours may vary seasonally. Please check the current menu and opening hours on the website or via phone/Instagram. Reservations are accepted by phone only.
Café Freudenherz – vegetarian café with many vegan cakes
Café Freudenherz is a cozy, eco-conscious café in Bayreuth’s city center—ideal for homemade vegan cakes, coffee specialties with plant-based milks, and small changing treats. The attached shop also sells organic products, special gifts, books, and fair & sustainable fashion.
From the cake display & cups (selection, changing):
- Vegan almond cake · vegan chocolate–pear–walnut cake · apple cake (e.g., with oat flour)
- Coffee & hot drinks with oat/soy/almond · mango matcha · chai latte · iced coffee · “Inge-Limo” (ginger lemonade)
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| City | Bayreuth (Bavaria) |
| Address | Sophienstraße 2 95444 Bayreuth Germany |
| Contact & links |
Tel.: +49 163 8520390 Facebook: Freudenherz |
| Opening hours* | Mon–Fri: 11:00–18:00 · Sat: 10:00–18:00 · Sun: closed |
| Price per person | € (indicative) |
| Cuisine & offer | Vegetarian café with many vegan cakes & snacks · coffees & teas with plant-based milks · small changing treats |
| Shop | Organic products · gifts · books · fair & sustainable fashion |
| Service options | Dine-in · takeaway |
| Reviews (note) | Google: ~4.9/5 (≈100+ reviews) – without guarantee |
| Category | Café & gift shop · vegan-friendly |
*Offerings and hours may vary (season/holidays). Please check current notes on site or via social media.
Imbiss Falafel Nr. 1 – Syrian falafel snack bar (vegetarian & vegan-friendly)
Imbiss Falafel Nr. 1 is a vegetarian, Syrian-influenced falafel spot—perfect for vegan food in Bayreuth. In addition to crispy falafel, you’ll find makali (fried vegetables), hummus, and fries—fast, affordable, and filling.
From the counter (selection):
- Falafel box · falafel sandwich
- Large falafel plate · falafel plate with salad & bread
- Makali sandwich · makali plate
- Hummus · French fries
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| City | Bayreuth (Bavaria) |
| Address | Weiherstraße 1 95448 Bayreuth Germany |
| Contact & links |
Tel.: +49 163 3317701 Website: falafelnr1.de |
| Opening hours* | Mon–Sat: 09:30–20:00 · Sun: 12:00–20:00 |
| Price per person | € (approx. €1–10) |
| Cuisine & offer | Vegetarian & vegan-friendly · falafel · makali · hummus · fries · plates, sandwiches & box options |
| Service options | Outdoor seating · takeaway · delivery (platform-dependent) · Wi-Fi |
| Reviews (note) | Google: ~4.9/5 (≈664 reviews) · Lieferando: ~4.3/5 (≈72) – without guarantee |
| Category | Falafel/Middle Eastern · vegan-friendly · fast food |
*Hours and offerings may vary (season/holidays). Please check current details on site or online.
Foé – coffee, food & more – organic, fresh & sustainable (vegan options)
Foé is a café/bistro focusing on organic, fresh, and sustainable ingredients—many sourced regionally. It can be counted among the best places in Bayreuth for vegan food. The menu includes several clearly labeled vegan dishes, for example:
- Vegan pizza “Watson” – vegan cheese, arugula, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, vegan pesto
- Vegan pizza “up to five vegetables” – with vegan cheese & vegetables of your choice
- Pizza “Bellerin” (vegan) – grilled vegetables, hummus, vegan cream cheese, spinach
- Vegan wrap – bulgur mix, corn, tomato, pepper sauce, mint, pickles, pomegranate syrup
- Other options: vegan salads (e.g., bulgur/chickpea salad), vegan brownies; coffee & tea with plant-based milks
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| City | Bayreuth (Bavaria) |
| Address | Emil-Warburg-Weg 28 95447 Bayreuth Germany |
| Contact & links |
Tel.: +49 160 2633245 · Email: kontakt@foebayreuth.de Website: foe-bayreuth.de Facebook: Foé Bayreuth · Instagram: (linked via profile) |
| Opening hours* |
Usually Mon–Fri 08:00–20:00 · Sat/Sun 10:00–22:00 Delivery/pre-order (selection): Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00 · Sun 11:30–20:00 (university delivery possible) |
| Price per person | € (approx. €1–10) |
| Cuisine & offer | Café/bistro · vegan pizza (with vegan cheese), wraps & salads · homemade sweets (e.g., vegan brownies) · coffee, tea & fresh juices; largely organic & local |
| Service options | Outdoor seating · cash only · pre-order (WhatsApp/phone) · delivery (incl. University of Bayreuth) |
| Category | Café/bistro · vegan-friendly · organic/regional |
*Hours and delivery windows may vary (capacity/holidays). Please check the website/social media for current details or call briefly.
