Vegan Cafes in Kolkata

The city of joy Kolkata is also known as “the cultural capital”. The city hosts some of the most delightful vegan cafes throughout.

The ON café, The Bikers Café, Veg Café, Crave FoodWorks, Eat Good Food café, Chai Break, Café OMG, Cafe Valentino, Ubuntu Eat, The Vegan, Waterside cafe and Fly Kouzina are the ravishing cafes of the metropolitan city.

What is the meaning of Vegan?

Veganism is the practice of restraining oneself from using animal products, mainly in the daily diet. It also includes preventing oneself from using any commodity which is related to harming animals. A person who follows this lifestyle of having this type of diet and using this type of commodity is called “vegan”. An ethical vegan is someone who not only follows only plant -based diet but also influence others to be vegan and also oppose animal cruelty. 

According to reports there are around 500 million vegetarians in India out of which only one percent people are strict Vegans. 

Kolkata consists of 98% non vegetarian yet it has many cafes which serve vegan foods. Thus, it is pleasing and helpful for vegans to carry on their strict diet. 

UBUNTU CAFÉ 

Kolkata’s first vegan café is Ubuntu café. The café has a magnificent appearance. The café has a unique and beautiful name. The word “Ubuntu’ is an African word which means “I am because we are”. It is unique in the field of food as well as ambience. 

The decorative idea is completely based on the idea “best out of waste”. The café is furnished with recycled furniture which are made of waste pieces of wood. Omni Van Seats and Taxi seats are utilized to create the sitting space. On top of that, the café is adorned with amazing hand printed interiors and artistic use of bottles and newspapers. The café also has a library which is made with a damaged fridge. This aesthetic reading place attracted a lot of people.

The most interesting part is the food Menu. The café serves non-mutton Biryani which does not involve any animal product. Another extraordinary dish is Fysh Fry.

Fysh Fry is made with seaweed and soy products. The name sounds familiar to fish as the dish smells like a fish dish. The non-mutton Biryani is made with Quinoa, pea products, vital gluten and soy to give the texture and flavor of mutton. The price of the food is pocket friendly and the food recipes are delicious.

LOCATION

188,85, Prince Anwar Shah Rd, Jodhpur colony, Lake Gardens, Kolkata. 

The closest metro station is Rabindra Sarobar metro station.

THE ON CAFES 

The café provides a pleasing seating arrangement for the customers. It is famous for serving healthy as well as tasty food. The café is one of the best vegetarian café in Kolkata.

The café is extraordinary for fitness freak persons. Nutritionists have been looking after the recipes especially for those who are interested about the calorie intake. The chefs are making a huge effort to present the junk food in a healthy way . 

The ON café presents a wide collection of varying food which includes North Indian, Italian and Continental food. 

The café is unique for its recipes like vegan pizza, brown noodles, rice noodles, tofu wraps, gluten free rajma chawal. It also comes with offers for diabetes and cholesterol patients.

LOCATION

7B, Justice Dwarkanath Road, northern park, Bhawanipur, Kolkata

Netaji Bhawan, Rabindra Sarobar and Jatin Das park are the metro stations near the ON café.

THE BIKERS CAFÉ 

The café is one of the favorite hangout places for foodies in Kolkata. It is famous for its charming interiors which are bike-themed. The cafe presents mainly American and European food. The café is pleasing and cheerful. Not only food but the live music creates a wonderful ambience for the customer.

People can work from the café itself as free Wi-Fi service is also provided. The café is best for breakfast or special occasions.

The vegan menu consists of potato potholes, fruit crepe, French Benedict, strawberry Waffle and Kiwi Mocktail which are very popular dishes of the café.

LOCATION 

Platinum mall, 31,Elgin Rd ,Bhowanipore, Kolkata.

The Netaji Bhawan Metro Station is the nearest metro station to the Biker’s Café.

CAFÉ VALENTINO 

The café is a paradise for dessert and coffee lovers. The snack items are winning hearts. The plating style is fancy and amazing. Especially the coffee in the earthen pots.

The quality and varieties of food are attracting a lot of people across Kolkata. It only serves vegetarian food. The café is budget friendly. It is delightful in Summers as the ice creams are very delicious. It also has a friendly and soothing ambience.

It mainly serves Chinese, American and Indian food. It is a feast for vegans. The menu consists of vegan pizza and sandwiches as well.

LOCATION

Building 7, Madan Chatterjee Ln, Raja Katra, Singhi Bagan, Jorasanko ,Kolkata.

Girish Park Metro station and Mahatma Gandhi Metro station are near to the Café Valentino. 

CAFÉ OMG

The café is gorgeous with its wide range of tasty food. It offers multi-cuisine café food and beverages. The sitting arrangement is comfortable and friendly. The voguish interior is incredible. The popular dishes are Pan Mojito, Mushrooms, shakes and pasta. The café mainly serves vegetarian food. People can spend quality time with their family and friends in this beautiful café.

LOCATION 

11,RDB Blvd, GP Block, sector V, Bidhannagar, Kolkata.

Salt Lake Stadium is the nearest metro station.

FLY KOUZINE

The café is impressive with an incredible collection of delicious food. The café mainly offers North Indian, Chinese, and Continental cuisines. The decently priced menu also has a special breakfast section specially for healthy eaters. The interior is extraordinary as the interior is airplane -themed. The sitting arrangement and the service are praise worthy.

The café offers a lot of options for vegans. The popular dishes are Pizza, kouzina, mushroom cream soup, chocolate walnut Brownie and Pudina paratha.

LOCATION 

AD 73,1st Ave Rd, AD Block, Sector 1, Bidhannagar ,Kolkata.