How to Survive as a Vegan in Paris

I’m guessing you’re a vegan! Or just really curious about places to eat vegan in Paris. I am a vegan, and lots of my friends ask me what I eat when I’m travelling. Yes, there are vegan restaurants in Paris!!

It’s easy to keep your diet when you are at home and prepare your meals, but that’s not always an option while travelling. It’s always a good idea to save some money and not eat out, and that’s one piece of advice from my guide on how to save money while travelling. Check it out! It will give you some ideas about how to save some money.

I arrived in Paris without having read any travel tips about a good restaurant serving vegan food. That’s why I was surprised to discover that Paris is a vegan-friendly city.

How to spend time in Paris?

Since I first published this guide, I have visited Paris extensively, more times than I can count.

I still believe Paris is a bit overrated (and very crowded), but I still think it deserves its spot on the European itinerary if you’re visiting Europe for the first time.

By the way, if Paris is on your European itinerary this summer, here’s my ultimate guide for spending 2 days in Paris.

Now, I know Paris is expensive, but I think you can still visit it if you plan according to your budget.

When I first visited Paris, I was working as a volunteer in Austria (I was a social worker), and I had made it a challenge for myself to survive in Paris on a tiny budget. And then I created this guide on how you can visit Paris on a budget, too.

If you are flying to Europe from the United States, one of the cheapest ways to get here is to use the French Bee airline, which lands in Paris Orly. Check my detailed review of French Bee here. I wrote this after flying from Paris Orly to Miami.

Being a Vegan in Paris

I mostly use websites and blogs to track down places to eat, like Happy Cow. 

It’s a cool website for vegetarians and vegans, and they also have an app.

It has many options to sort what kind of food you want, dessert or raw food. It shows the restaurants nearby, a description of the place and photos and reviews from other fellow vegans who have been there already.

Another tip is to Google vegan restaurants (or vegan burgers, because it’s getting huge), and a lot of blogs will pop up. But it’s too much information, and sometimes I don’t have the patience to look too much, especially when I’m hungry.

I also had a difficult time with Google Maps. I search for vegan, and it’s cool because if the restaurant is rated as vegan, it will show up, and you can see all the places on the map. It shows your location as well, and it’s very easy to choose.

Yes, I do have a list of vegan restaurants in Paris, which I personally tested and I would recommend.

Vegan restaurants in Paris

Hank Vegan Burger

This was the place I’ve ever tried a vegan burger, and I fell in love with vegan fast food. I found it by googling where to eat in Paris, and I was instantly curious about their vegan burgers.

The place is small and cosy, with an open kitchen area downstairs and then the dining area upstairs. Not a lot of tables, but the place has a nice setup, ideal for young travellers searching for vegan and organic fast food.

The prices are affordable, and the food is great. A menu is 13 Eur (burger+fries+a drink), while the burger is only 8.5 Eur. Gluten-free desserts and alcohol are also available. For Paris and the location, I think it is a good option.

This is the  Hank Vegan Burger website.

L’as du Fallafel

This well-known Kosher restaurant is a must. The restaurant is vegetarian and vegan-friendly,  and the food is fresh because a lot of people eat here.  During lunchtime, the queue extends on the street. Go before lunch or later in the afternoon to avoid the crowd.

Ask for the vegan falafel, and they will know not to put yoghurt in it. They charge 2 Euros extra if you want to sit, and also the place is quite small, so takeaway is better.

They are closed on Saturdays (Shabbat day,  they are Jewish).

I don’t know if it’s the best falafel in Paris, but check them out.

Amorino

Vegans love ice cream as well.

Amorino is an international chain of ice cream shops. It also has vegan ice cream (sorbet): chocolate, mango, pistachio, lemon, and more. The number of flavours depends on the size of the store. And the best part is they make your ice cream look like a flower! It’s just beautiful.

And the best part is they make your ice cream look like a flower! It’s just beautiful.

There are a lot of shops in Paris, so make sure to keep an eye out 🙂

Check out their website, Amorino.

Gentle Gourmet

Update: closed.

The best meal I’ve had in Paris was at Gentle Gourmet. Everything is vegan, and the place looks nice and a little posh. The staff is nice and helpful, and the food was amazing (taste and looks).

This is a restaurant, so prices are over 20 Eur for the main course, but I would recommend it for foodies, to try it once. Loved it!

This is a restaurant, so prices are over 20 Eur for the main course, but I would recommend it for foodies to try it once. Loved it!

This is their website, Gentle Gourmet.

East Side Burgers

Update: Closed.

Fast vegan burger! Great food and friendly staff. The place is vegetarian, but they can also make it vegan. Menu options and vegan desserts.

The place is small, outside are tables, and downstairs is the dining area. It was hot inside in September, so outside was really nice.

Is Paris vegan-friendly?

Yes, Paris is vegan-friendly.

I believe the food culture in France is kept at high standards. And when you get to visit larger cities in France, like Paris, then your vegan options increase considerably.

I confess that I was never a foodie, but I will never say no to a yummy vegan dish. I am fascinated to discover how different chefs from around the world take their local cuisine as inspiration for creating vegan delicacies and satisfying dishes.

If you already know all the vegan places in Paris, discover 10 Of The Coolest And Most Unusual Things To Do In Paris.