The best restaurants in Hanover for vegan dining

CHAM – the vegan kitchen (Hanover) – elevated Viet-Asian cuisine

CHAM – the vegan kitchen is one of the top spots in Hanover if you’re looking for 100 % vegan Vietnamese-Asian cuisine. Expect creative starters, hearty bowls & main dishes, plus several desserts – modern interpretations served in a stylish setting. Start, for example, with crispy baked oyster mushroom, cauliflower tempura, fresh rice-paper rolls, or vegan “shrimps”. For mains you’ll find options such as phở rice noodles with tofu or “beef”-style, the Peanut Love Bowl, an udon noodle bowl, and other seasonal specials. CHAM is one of the best places in Hanover to eat vegan.

*Hours & offerings may vary – please check current details on the website/Instagram. Note: parking can be limited depending on the time of day.

Hiller – Hanover’s traditional vegan buffet & à la carte

Hiller (founded in 1955, fully vegan since 2012) is one of the best addresses in Hanover for a varied buffet and hearty plant-based comfort food – conveniently located in Hanover-Mitte, just a few minutes from the central station. From 11 a.m. on Sundays, the buffet brunch starts; in the afternoon there’s coffee & cake, and in the evening the Hiller buffet. During the week, there’s a daily changing lunch and dinner offer (buffet & à la carte).

Examples: bruschetta, stuffed vine leaves, soup of the day; a bowl with crispy vegan “duck”, couscous & peanut dressing, tomato, bell pepper, arugula & sesame; bread dumplings with creamy mushroom sauce & oven vegetables; a plant-based “chicken drumstick” with red cabbage, gravy & dumplings. On Tuesdays, there’s also a special event night called “medieval cooking” – proceeds go to vegan and/or animal-welfare projects.

*Hours, buffet prices & events may vary – please check notes on the website/social media and reserve if needed.

Vegan Village – “Monk’s Kitchen”: mindful, alcohol-free & 100 % vegan

Vegan Village is a special address in Calenberger Neustadt: this fully vegan restaurant is run by Buddhist nuns and monks and offers a calm, harmonious atmosphere. They cook with fresh, regional ingredients – some from the monastery garden – without flavor enhancers or unnecessary additives and completely alcohol-free. Many dishes are Asian-inspired: phở, spring rolls, bún, curries, rice and noodle dishes, and more. Often it’s donation-based / “pay what you can”. Vegan Village is one of the best restaurants to eat vegan in Hanover.

*Hours, donation policy & offerings may vary (e.g., due to construction). Please check current notes before visiting.

Hippo Bio Vegan – organic & vegan: continental meets Thai (Südstadt)

Hippo Bio Vegan is a 100 % vegan & organically certified café-restaurant in Hanover’s Südstadt. The menu combines continental dishes with Thai-inspired flavors – from fresh salads and soups (e.g., tomato) to noodle and rice dishes, plus homemade organic cakes & desserts (ice cream, fruit salad, tiramisu). Every Sat & Sun, they offer breakfast & brunch. Hippo is a top address for vegan food in Hanover.

*Hours & offerings may vary – please check current details on the website/Instagram.

vorveg – vegan café & brunch (Calenberger Neustadt)

vorveg is a fully vegan café in Hanover and one of the best addresses for breakfast & brunch, sandwiches, bagels, and smoothie bowls. Homemade iced teas and colorful smoothies (red, blue, green, pink) are also on the menu, as well as grilled sandwiches (e.g., “kein Cannonball” with tofu “cannonballs”, tomato cream, vegan cheese in a sesame baguette) or variations with vegan “mozzarella”, “bacon” & mustard dressing. Plus: pancakes, vegan omelets in several versions, and bagels with a variety of toppings. Pets are welcome.

*Hours & offerings may vary – please check current details on the website/Instagram.

Liners Food – 100 % vegan fast food in Hanover’s city center

Liners Food is a modern vegan fast-food spot in Hanover-Mitte: juicy burgers (with different homemade patties), fries, nuggets, vegan currywurst, and the highlight vish’n’chips with remoulade. There are practical meal deals (e.g., burger meal with fries & soft drink, currywurst meal, burger-nugget meal). Besides classic patties, you’ll find special versions such as wheat protein, beetroot-oat, spinach-oat, or soy protein – plus the Long Vish Sandwich made with a rice-based fillet. Liners is one of the best places in Hanover for delicious vegan food.

*Hours & offerings may vary – please check current details on the website/Instagram.

All Vegan – plant-based food in the Market Hall (stalls 7 & 8)

All Vegan is Hanover’s first fully plant-based stand in the Market Hall (since 2020) and a great address for affordable, quick vegan food. The menu includes breakfast & brunch such as bread & spreads, pancakes, porridge, and smoothie bowls; snacks like veggie sushi and summer rolls; plus a selection of bowls (often organic), fruit smoothies, and vegan ice cream.

*Opening hours may occasionally change at short notice – please check in advance.