Die besten Restaurants für Veganer in Bochum
Bochum is a vibrant city in the Ruhr area (North Rhine-Westphalia) – with culture, lively neighborhoods, and a growing food scene. Especially as a vegan guest, it’s not always easy to quickly find a suitable place. In this overview, we show you some of the best spots in Bochum to enjoy delicious vegan food – from kimbap rolls to bowls.
Kimbap Spot – vegan Korean soul food
Kimbap Spot (since 2018) serves 100 % vegan Korean & Asian cuisine: colorful kimbap rolls, bowls/bibimbap, and more – all homemade, colourful · handmade · plantbased. Kimbap Spot is one of the best restaurants in Bochum to eat vegan.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| City | Bochum (North Rhine-Westphalia) |
| Address | Ostring 22 44787 Bochum Germany |
| Contact & links |
Tel.: 0234 53051054 · Email: hello@kimbapspot.com Website: kimbapspot.com Menu (PDF): view Instagram: @kimbapspot |
| Opening hours* |
Wed–Sat: 17:00–21:30 · Sun: 15:00–21:30 Kitchen closes around 21:00; hours may vary – please check online. |
| Price per person | approx. €10–€20 |
| Food & examples |
The Sweet Potato Roll – kimbap with sweet potato fries, sesame-garlic spinach, yellow radish, cucumber & avocado The Crunchy Green Roll – crispy baked kimbap roll (6 pcs.) The Broccoli Twigim Roll · The Happy Cheeze Roll · Bibimbap & bowls |
| Service & facilities | Indoor seating, take-away & delivery, catering |
| Category | Fully vegan · Korean restaurant |
*Hours & offerings may vary (season/holidays). Please check current details on the website/Instagram or contact them in advance.
Katzentempel Bochum – vegan cat café & restaurant
Katzentempel is a Germany-wide, fully vegan café chain where you can have breakfast and dine in the company of rescue cats. In Bochum you’ll find breakfast, soups, salads, sandwiches, daily specials, plus cakes & tarts; drinks are available with oat or soy milk on request. Popular items include the açaí bowl, the vegan “English breakfast”, a variety of sandwiches, and burgers such as the TEMPLE BURGER (with Beyond patty, pickles, tomatoes, salad, mustard, BBQ & temple sauce) or the EEZE BURGER (with Beyond patty & cheddar-style). Katzentempel is one of the top spots to eat vegan in Bochum.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| City | Bochum (North Rhine-Westphalia) |
| Address | Huestraße 10 44787 Bochum Germany |
| Contact & links |
Tel.: 0234 54493293 · Email: bochum@katzentempel.de Website: katzentempel.de · Menu: view Instagram: @katzentempel · Reservations: resmio |
| Opening hours* | Mon–Thu: 10:00–21:00 · Fri–Sat: 10:00–22:00 · Sun: 10:00–21:00 |
| Price per person | approx. €10–€20 |
| Food & examples | Breakfast (incl. vegan “English breakfast”) · açaí bowl · soups & salads · sandwiches · daily specials · cakes & tarts · burgers (Temple Burger, Eeze Burger) |
| Service options | Indoor seating, to-go & delivery, Wi-Fi; sometimes happy-hour deals |
| Category | Fully vegan · cat café & restaurant |
*Hours & offerings may vary (season/holidays/events). Please check current details on the website/Instagram and reserve if needed. Note: cats live in the café – please follow house rules and consider allergies.
Zum kleinen Esel – vegan burritos, tacos & quesadillas (Mexican)
Zum kleinen Esel is a popular Mexican vegan fast-food restaurant in Bochum – ideal if you want to eat vegan. The menu includes burritos, tacos, quesadillas, a daily soup, and tortilla chips with salsas. It has been a go-to spot for vegan and vegetarian guests for years.
Selection (examples): burrito El Classico (tomato rice), El Coyote (fried potatoes & extra cheese alternative), Thai Red Curry (lemongrass, coconut milk), BBQ tofu (grilled vegetables, black beans & rice), Tijuana Sunshine, plus quesadillas with chili sin carne.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| City | Bochum (NRW) |
| Address | Universitätsstraße 79 44789 Bochum Germany |
| Contact & links |
Tel.: 01573 9406424 Website: zum-kleinen-esel-bochum.de Instagram: @zum_kleinen_esel · Facebook: Zum kleiner Esel |
| Opening hours* |
Mon: closed Tue–Thu: 12:00–20:00 Fri: 12:00–21:00 Sat: 13:00–21:00 Sun: 15:00–21:00 |
| Price per person | approx. €10–€20 |
| Service options | To-go, delivery (platform-dependent), indoor seating (approx. 12–15) & outdoor seating (summer), vegan dishes |
| Highlights | Small vegan Mexican kitchen near central station/theater; since 2019 |
| Reviews (note) | Google: ~4.7/5 (≈413 reviews) · Lieferando: ~4.6/5 (≈81 reviews) |
*Hours & offerings may vary (holidays/events). Please check current details on the website/Instagram.
Dooby’s Vegan Streetfood – burgers, wraps, bowls & more
Dooby’s Vegan Streetfood is a great spot in Bochum to eat vegan. This vegan street-food shop with a small seating area is located near Bochum Central Station. The menu includes burgers, fries, wraps, salads, bowls, falafel, and more.
Selection (examples): tortilla with spicy “mince”, tomato salad, and vegan cheese; quesadilla (also as a set with side salad); hearty Mexican fries; falafel fries; classic “fries special”; parsley–pepper–onion salad with fried chickpeas and crispy fries; or the “Hackfleisch Hassende Zerhacker” – spicy fried soy mince with kidney beans, corn, jalapeños, onions, and tomatoes, plus iceberg lettuce and nachos.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| City | Bochum (NRW) |
| Address | Universitätsstraße 26 44789 Bochum Germany |
| Contact & links |
Tel.: 0234 93825841 (or +49 234 93825841) Email: streetfood@doobys.de Website: doobys-bochum.eatbu.com Instagram: @doobys.bochum |
| Opening hours* |
Tue–Fri: 12:00–20:00 Sat–Sun: 15:00–20:00 Mon: closed |
| Price per person | approx. €10–€20 |
| Service options | To-go, catering, private events, indoor seating (small area) |
*Hours & offerings may vary (holidays/events). Please check current details on the website/Instagram.
Veganland Çiğköfte – vegan Turkish street food in Bochum
Veganland Çiğköfte is part of a large chain with branches across Germany and is a good address in Bochum for vegan food. The specialty is Turkish çiğköfte – a spicy mix based on bulgur, ground walnuts, and spices – served in a sandwich/wrap or as a plate with salad. Many locations also offer falafel, hot dogs, burgers, and baklava (selection depends on the branch). In general, the products are vegan; however, some locations may have exceptions (e.g., ayran or certain sauces) – please ask on site.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| City | Bochum (NRW) |
| Address | Kortumstraße 25 44787 Bochum Germany |
| Contact & links |
Tel.: 0234 54467697 Website (chain): veganland.de Delivery menu: Lieferando · Menu (example): Uber Eats Instagram: @veganlandcigkofte · Facebook: veganlandgermany · TikTok: @veganlandcigkofte |
| Opening hours* |
Mon–Thu: 12:00–23:00 Fri–Sat: 12:00–01:00 Sun: 13:00–22:00 |
| Price per person | approx. €1–€10 |
| Service options | To-go, delivery (platforms), outdoor seating |
| Highlights | Wheelchair accessible, card payment |
| Reviews (as stated) | Google: ~4.9/5 (≈171 reviews) |
*Hours &a
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