Ulm is a beautiful city in Baden-Württemberg with many culinary options. However, not every restaurant offers enough vegan choices. That’s why we’ve put together the best restaurants in Ulm where you can enjoy delicious vegan food.
Virtshaus Ulm – Swabian comfort food, 100 % vegan
Virtshaus is Ulm’s first fully vegan Swabian restaurant and offers modern interpretations of classic comfort food. Starters include carrot “lax” bites, beetroot balls, or a vegan Swabian sausage salad. Main dishes include pretzel dumplings, onion roast, creamy sliced ragout, summer vegetable pasta, “cheese” spaetzle, or a wild herb salad. For dessert you can choose Kaiserschmarrn, apple strudel pockets, or apricot dumplings. Virtshaus is one of the best addresses in Ulm for vegan food.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| District | City center (Ulm) |
| Highlights | 100 % vegan; reinterpreted Swabian cuisine; comfort food with starters, mains & desserts; beer & wine |
| Address | Auf dem Kreuz 37 89073 Ulm Germany |
| Contact |
Tel.: 0731 93406950 · Email: info@virtshaus-ulm.de Website: virtshaus-ulm.de Instagram: @virtshaus |
| Opening hours* | Tue–Sat: 16:30–22:00 · Sat additionally 11:30–13:30 · Sun & Mon: closed |
| Price per person | approx. €20–€40 |
| Service options | Indoor & outdoor seating (beer garden), reservations recommended, Wi-Fi, accessible, card payment |
*Hours & offerings may vary – please check current details on the website/Instagram.
AYI Café Ulm – vegan, healthy & cozy
AYI Café Ulm is located inside the Ashtanga Yoga Institute on Safranberg and is open to everyone. It’s one of the best cafés in Ulm for vegan food. The vegan café offers healthy and creative dishes: soups, bowls inspired by Asia, Switzerland, or Southern Germany, raw dishes such as the RAW Buddha Bowl, smoothie bowls, homemade cakes, and much more. Smoothies like the Tropical Smoothie or a Green Smoothie are also on the menu. Every second Sunday, there is a vegan brunch buffet.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| District | Safranberg (Ulm) |
| Highlights | 100 % vegan; healthy bowls & soups; smoothies; raw dishes; brunch buffet every 2nd Sunday |
| Address | Leimgrubenweg 31 89075 Ulm Germany |
| Contact |
Tel.: 0731 92602151 · Email: office@ashtangayoga.info Website: ashtangayoga.info/ayi-cafe · Menu: view Instagram: @ashtangayoga.info · Facebook: Ashtanga Yoga · YouTube: AshtangaYoga Info |
| Opening hours* |
Mon–Fri: 17:00–21:30 Wed & Fri: additionally 08:00–11:00 Sat: 09:00–19:30 Sun: closed (except brunch every 2 weeks) Hours may change during yoga teacher trainings – please check online. |
| Price per person | approx. €10–€20 |
| Service options | Indoor seating, to-go, brunch buffet (every 2nd Sunday), gluten-free options, card payment, Wi-Fi |
*Hours & offerings may vary – please check current details on the website/Instagram.
Cigköftem Ulm – Turkish specialty, 100 % vegan
Cigköftem is a popular spot in Ulm and Neu-Ulm for vegan Turkish cuisine. Their specialty is çiğköfte – a savory paste made from bulgur, tomato paste, ground chili peppers, and 18 carefully selected herbs. It’s served as a dürüm, a box, or in larger portions to share, accompanied by salad, vegetables, mint, lemon, and pomegranate syrup. You’ll also find vegan falafel, wheat balls with vegetable filling, and small desserts. A simple place for authentic street food – affordable, quick, and 100 % plant-based.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| District | Sedelhöfe (Ulm) |
| Highlights | 100 % vegan; Turkish specialty çiğköfte in dürüm or as a box; falafel & wheat balls with vegetable filling; fast service |
| Address | Albert-Einstein-Platz 3/12 Sedelhöfe Ulm 89073 Ulm Germany |
| Contact |
Tel.: +49 151 70083787 · Email: info@cigkoeftem-neu-ulm.de Website: cigkoeftem-ulm.de · Instagram: @cigkoftem.ulm · Facebook: Cigköftem |
| Opening hours* | Mon–Sat: 11:00–20:00 · Sun: closed |
| Price per person | approx. €1–€10 |
| Service options | Indoor seating, to-go, accessible, card payment |
*Hours & services may vary – please check current details on the website/Instagram.
Abyssinia – Ethiopian cuisine in Ulm with vegan options
Abyssinia brings Ethiopian cuisine to Ulm and offers many vegan dishes. The menu includes falafel salads, vegan soups made from chickpeas, lentils, zucchini & eggplant, crispy pastries, spicy stews, vegan bowls, and fruity cocktails. Many dishes are traditionally served with injera. A great choice for anyone who wants to enjoy African hospitality and authentic flavors. Abyssinia is one of the best spots in Ulm for vegan food.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| District | City center (Ulm) |
| Highlights | Ethiopian & Eritrean cuisine; many vegan options: soups, bowls, stews, pastries, falafel; served with injera |
| Address | Kohlgasse 21 89073 Ulm Germany |
| Contact |
Tel.: 0731 14413641 · Email: info@abyssinia-ulm.de Website: abyssinia-ulm.de Instagram: @abyssinia_ulm · Facebook: Abyssinia Ulm · TikTok: @abyssinia_ulm |
| Opening hours* |
Tue–Fri: 11:30–14:00 & 17:00–22:00 Sat: 12:00–22:00 Sun & Mon: closed |
| Price per person | approx. €20–€30 |
| Service options | Indoor seating, table service, reservations possible, to-go & delivery, high chairs available |
*Hours & services may vary – please check current details on the website/Instagram.
Café Frida – vegetarian & vegan in Ulm
Café Frida is a charming vegetarian-vegan café in Ulm and one of the best spots for enjoying vegan treats. The menu includes soups, salads, smoothie bowls, Buddha bowls, cakes, desserts, and much more. Try, for example, a bagel with marinated Hokkaido squash, avocado, cucumber, cress & arugula – or a sweet specialty like their vegan mulled-wine cake. A cozy place for breakfast, lunch, or coffee & cake. Café Frida is also a great place to enjoy vegan food in Ulm.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| District | City center (Ulm) |
| Highlights | Vegetarian-vegan café; bowls, soups, cakes, desserts; homemade specialties like vegan mulled-wine cake |
| Address | Judenhof 1/1 89073 Ulm Germany |
| Contact |
Tel.: +49 731 14245441 Instagram: @frida.ulm · Facebook: Café Frida |
| Opening hours* | Wed–Sat: 10:00–18:00 · Sun: 10:00–14:00 · Mon & Tue: closed |
| Price per person | approx. €10–€20 |
| Service options | Indoor & outdoor seating, table service, to-go, Wi-Fi, accessible, card payment, reservations possible |
*Hours & offerings may vary – please check current details on social media.
