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.

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CityBochum (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 personapprox. €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.

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CityBochum (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 personapprox. €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.

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CityBochum (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 personapprox. €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.

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CityBochum (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 personapprox. €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.

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CityBochum (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 personapprox. €1–€10
Service options To-go, delivery (platforms), outdoor seating
Highlights Wheelchair accessible, card payment
Reviews (as stated) Google: ~4.9/5 (≈171 reviews)

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