First of all, if you’re a vegan in Ubud (same in Canggu, check out my blog post on that here), don’t you worry! Even if you’re just strolling through the streets around Jalan Hanoman, chances are high that you’ll end up in one of many vegan restaurants in Ubud. Still, there are some places that I’d definitely recommend you go to! Check out this vegan food guide to Ubud.
Since I didn’t spend more than 3 days in Ubud (+ a couple of day trips), I wasn’t able to visit the places multiple times. Seeds of Life is the only restaurant I went to more than once. So if I’m recommending more than one food choice, it’s because the lovely Zuska (check her out here), who lived in Ubud for a month, gave me tips on what to order.
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Seeds of Life – vegan cafe in Ubud
Trust me when I say you need a dessert from Seeds of Life in your life. This lovely place is located on Jalan Gaotama, right in the center of Ubud. Moreover, it has a homely feel to it and you’ll be provided with complimentary water for the duration of your stay. They have nice snacks as well (I tried Tempeh Satay Bites and Veggies with Dips) but the desserts are what sold it for me.
Recommendation: honestly, anything from their dessert cabinet probably, but their caramel banana cake is the one thing you have to try – it’s the best cake you’ll ever eat!
Soma Cafe – great vegan food in Ubud
Soma Cafe is located on Jalan Gaotama as well. Enjoy some dinner in their beautiful location while listening to meditative music. Honestly, their food was absolutely amazing and I wish I would’ve been able to go there more often to try more of their delicious foods.
Recommendation: Grilled Tempeh Sandwich (Change cheddar cheese to cashew cheese)
Zest – vegan restaurant in Ubud
Zest is more expensive than the other places I’m recommending but apparently the place to go. I met a friend of the owner in Canggu. In summary, Zest is a place “powered by plants” and became successful completely without spending money on marketing. It is located a little bit outside of the city center up a hill.
Definitely make a reservation! We were able to get a table without having one but all the nice ones were reserved. And there are some really nice tables to sit at. As for the food, my main course was amazing but the dessert (brownie in a glass) was a letdown for me.
Recommendation: Nasi Campur
KAFE
A nice comfortable place located on Jalan Hanoman. Nothing extraordinary but they have good vegan options on their menu. I had the Tempeh Cashew Curry which I enjoyed a lot.
Recommendation: Tempeh Cashew Curry, Vietnamese rolls (according to Zuska)
Clear Café
Honestly not the best option for vegan food. Generally, my food was amazing, there are just not as many options as in other places. However, their location is absolutely amazing – great architecture and a pole you can slide down on after having your food upstairs. Therefore, it’s just an overall cool experience!
Recommendation: Nasi Campur
If you happen to be in Ubud, make sure to check these places and let me know how you liked them! (Same applies if you’ve already been). Also, feel free to message me with any questions or tag me if you try out any of these places for being vegan in Ubud!
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Check out more of my vegan food guides! I got guides on Canggu, New Zealand, Queenstown, East Coast Australia, Byron Bay, Hobart, the Philippines, Vietnam, the Ha Giang Loop, Cambodia, Thailand and Alicante.
For more blog posts helping you plan your time in Bali, check out these: The Secret Garden of Sambangan (as a solo traveler). Your Day Trip to Tanah Lot. Ten Days of Traveling Bali. Your vegan food guide to Ubud. 10 Things to do in and around Ubud. My first weeks in Bali.
Planning on going to the Nusa Islands? Check out my guides on how to explore Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan by foot and the best places on Nusa Penida.
