The best restaurants for vegan dining in Dresden
Dresden is one of Germany’s most beautiful cities – baroque grandeur meets a creative food scene. Still, not every restaurant is consistently geared toward vegan guests. In this post, we show you some of the best spots to enjoy delicious vegan food in Dresden – hearty, homemade, and 100 % plant-based.
Steffenhagen – 100 % vegan comfort food (Dresden-Neustadt)
Steffenhagen is a fully vegan restaurant in Dresden’s Neustadt and a top address for hearty plant-based cuisine: schnitzel, burgers, “meatloaf”, goulash, taco plates, and more – consistently animal-free, rich, and homemade. It’s one of the top addresses to eat vegan in Dresden.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| District | Äußere Neustadt (Dresden) |
| Highlights | 100 % vegan; German & European comfort food in plant-based versions – schnitzel, burgers, goulash, taco plates; daily specials |
| Example dishes |
SCHNITZEL VIEN (soy, fried potatoes, aioli) ·
SCHNITZEL – daily special (soy, side as per menu) ·
CEVAPCICI (peperonata, fries) ·
ONIONBURGER (classic patty, salsa verde, onion rings) ·
MUSHROOM GOULASH (seitan mushroom goulash, mixed mushrooms, dumplings) ·
TACO PLATE (tortillas, chili con soy, marinated onions, spicy steak chunks, guacamole, pico de gallo, salad). Desserts: ice cream sandwich (cookies, vanilla ice cream, berries) · scoop of ice cream. |
| Address | Schönfelder Straße 2 01099 Dresden Germany |
| Contact & reservations |
Tel.: +49 (0)351 874 653 91 ·
Email: kontakt@steffenhagen-dd.de Website: steffenhagen-dd.de · Reservations: online Instagram: @steffenhagen_01099 · Facebook: Steffenhagen |
| Opening hours* | Mon–Sat: 17:00–22:00 · Sun: closed (bar sometimes open later) |
| Price per person | approx. €15–€30 |
| Service options | Indoor seating, reservations recommended, table service, bar service (beer/wine) |
*Hours & offerings may vary (holidays/events) – please check current details on the website/social media.
Der Dicke Schmidt – 100 % vegan kebab & gyros bar (Neustadt)
Der Dicke Schmidt is Dresden’s vegan-only spot for kebab, gyros, wraps & plates you build yourself – quick, homemade, and seriously hearty. First choose your base (wrap, pita, plate/bowl), then your protein (soy gyros, seitan from the spit, or No Grilled Chicken made from peas), and finish with salads, pickles & dips. Classics like herb sauce, vegan tzatziki, and hummus are available, along with more house-made sauces. Der Dicke Schmidt is one of the best places in Dresden to eat vegan.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| District | Äußere Neustadt (Hechtviertel), Dresden |
| Address | Rothenburger Straße 37 01099 Dresden Germany |
| Contact & ordering |
Email: kontakt@der-dicke-schmidt.de Website: der-dicke-schmidt.de Delivery: Uber Eats · Wolt Instagram: @derdickeschmidt · Facebook: Der Dicke Schmidt |
| Opening hours* | Daily: 11:30–21:30 |
| Build-your-Schmidt |
Base: wrap · pita · plate/bowl Protein: soy gyros · seitan spit · No Chicken (pea) Toppings: salads, herbs, pickles · Dips: herb sauce, vegan tzatziki, hummus, etc. |
| Price per person | approx. €1–€10 (depending on combo) |
| Service options | Indoor & outdoor seating, to-go, delivery (Uber Eats/Wolt) |
*Hours & offerings may vary on holidays. For allergens/gluten-free, please ask when ordering.
Falscher Hase – Dresden’s first vegan restaurant (Neustadt)
Falscher Hase is considered Dresden’s first vegan restaurant and is a well-known meeting spot for plant-based food and culture – it also functions as an art gallery with rotating exhibitions. The menu includes seitan & veggie burgers, starters, German & European comfort food, soups, pasta, plus local beers & wines – and daily changing mains & desserts. It’s one of the top addresses to eat vegan in Dresden.
Example dishes: Katerbrot – toasted flatbread filled with tomatoes, “cheese”, garlic olive oil & parsley · Soljanka (Upper Lusatia style) – a classic with soy & seitan cubes, fresh cucumber, bell pepper, onions & pickles, served with toasted bread.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| District | Innere Neustadt (Dresden) |
| Address | Rudolf-Leonhard-Straße 3 01097 Dresden Germany |
| Contact & reservations |
Tel.: +49 (0)351 30 959 112 ·
Email: info@falscher-hase.com Website: falscher-hase.com Instagram: @vressbude_hase · Facebook: Falscher Hase |
