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Ahimsa Vegan Cafe
Mafaza Mosque Rd ~ : +94-771025527
Moderate -- Vegan, Western, Fusion -- Additional Info: The 2nd branch of this vegan cafe. Serves coffee, smoothies and fruit bowls, tea, lemonade, and daily changing menu with savory bowls, porridge, scramble veggies, toast. Uses vegan mock honey. Zero-watch approach. Kitchen closes 3:45pm. Outdoor seating. Cash only. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Karma Gardens
Mayavadi Rd ~ : +94-773102168
Inexpensive -- Vegan, Indian, Juice bar -- Additional Info: A 100% plant based menu with super food smoothies, juices, coconut ice cream, snacks, sweets, salads and other western dishes. Relocated from Beach Rd, Pottuvil. NOTE: Seasonal operation only, closed during winter. Outdoor seating. Cash only. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 8:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

1World Cafe
Panama Rd ~ : +94-777123511
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, International, Organic, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Gluten-free -- Additional Info: Yoga, hostel, vegan-friendly cafe & chill out space. Offers fresh juices, smoothies, rice bowls, hummus & other healthy foods. Outdoor seating. Cash only. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 10:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Meori
RRQM+QQ4 ~ :
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Western, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Vegetarian cafe next to the beach with many vegan options. Build-own toasts & smoothie bowls, in addition to a variety of sandwiches, lunch bowls and drinks. Toast toppings could include avocado, cashew cream cheese, tofu, hummus and more. Outdoor seating. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 7:30am-5:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Nami Cafe
Arugambay road, Main street, Pottuvil ~ : +94-743884788
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Western, Buffet, Mediterranean, Salad bar, Juice bar, Take-out, Bakery, European, Honey, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Vegetarian cafe serving vegan breakfast, brunch and lunch. Offers vegan options such as a vegan sandwich with avocado & tofu, avocado toast, smoothie bowls, Buddha bowl and Thai noodles. Uses soy, almond & coconut milk for drinks. Some items on the menu may be veganized upon request. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Cash only. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 8:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Roof Top
Mafaza Mosque Rd ~ : +94-766684902
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Raw, Western, Salad bar, Juice bar, Gluten-free -- Additional Info: Vegetarian cafe serving salads, toasts, smoothie bowls, juice, coffee and dessert. Located on the rooftop of Bay Vista hotel. Outdoor seating. Cash only. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 10:30am-3:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Rupas Beach Hotel & Restaurant
Beach Rd ~ : +94-632248258
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Pizza, Indian, International, Buffet, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Breakfast, Sri Lankan -- Additional Info: An outdoor vegetarian restaurant with Sri Lankan style all-you-can-eat buffet. The whole buffet could be all vegan (check with staff). The buffet is full of currys and rice. Also offers pizza and cocktails and more. Outdoor seating. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 7:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Squeeze Me
Wateredge Hotel, Beach Rd ~ : +94-777320679
Moderate -- International, Raw, Juice bar, Fusion -- Additional Info: Open Apr-Nov. Zero waste kitchen offering juices, smoothie bowls and vegan food. Has garden seating and live music. Aims to lighten impact on the earth and to make it easy for everyone to participate. Outdoor seating. Cash only. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 8:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Thaththa's Tea
Main Point Rd ~ : +94-772317057
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Juice bar, Gluten-free, Honey, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Small open-air restaurant with vegan & vegetarian dishes such as savoury rotis, avocado toast, salads and smoothie bowls. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Cash only. Mon-Sun 6:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Waffle Creamery
Surf Point Road ~ : +94-705535251
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Western, Juice bar, Bakery -- Additional Info: Ice cream shop and café offering juices, shakes, waffels, burgers, pasta and more. Located close to the main surf point. Reported to offer vegetarian items August 2024. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Cash only. Mon-Sun 8:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Arugambay Surf Resort
Main Street ~ : +94-777804272
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Indian, Italian, Fast food, Salad bar, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Mexican, Bakery, Spanish, Gluten-free, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Beachfront restaurant in a hotel. Specialises in Mexican food. Offers vegan tacos with grilled vegetables. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 7:30am-11:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Beach Restaurant
No. 227, Main Street Ulla Arugam Bay (at Bay Vista Hotel) ~ : +94-771850328
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Organic, Raw, Western, Salad bar, Juice bar, Asian, Fusion, Gluten-free, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Beach side restaurant in a hotel. No menu labels - ask staff for vegan options. Vegan choices could include salads, bruschetta, a vegan poke bowl, and pasta. Outdoor seating. Cash only. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 8:30am-9:30pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Dosa Station
Main St ~ : +94-772929729
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Juice bar, Take-out, Asian, Gluten-free, Honey, Sri Lankan, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Sri Lankan restaurant offering a few items that are or can be made vegan such as dosas, rotti, fried rice and kottu. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Cash only. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 6:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

East Falafel Arugambay איסט פלאפל
X9H2+XF, Ahangama ~ : +94-714928363
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Israeli, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Israeli falafel eatery offering a hummus plate, fries, hummus with pita, fatoush salad, and falafel pita. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 10:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

East Surf Cabanas Cafe
Deewara Niwasa ~ : +94-779829439
Expensive -- Lacto, International, Organic, Western, Juice bar, Sri Lankan, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves fish, vegan options available. Pescatarian restaurant offering veg food and fish. Separate vegetarian kitchen area. Menu offers salads, soups, rice and curry, veggie bbq, ice cream, juices and smoothies. Uses fresh local seasonal produce. Outdoor seating. Cash only. Free Wi-Fi. -- Rating: Not rated yet

Emily's Arugambay
RRPM+F8J Surf Point, Sinnapurna, Rd ~ : +94-767088852
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Japanese, Mediterranean, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Fusion, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Upscale fusion restaurant, with a variety of vegan-friendly bowls, such as poke bowls, peanut satay noodles, and more. Also has vegan appetizers and vegan burgers. Outdoor seating. Mon-Sun 5:00pm-11:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Gecko Restaurant & Rooms
Panama Rd ~ : +94-632248212
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Pizza, International, Western, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant along the beach with labeled vegan options, including bowls, soups, sandwiches, muhamara, tomato-aubergine gratin, and salads. Pizzas and burgers can be made vegan upon request. Outdoor seating. Cash only. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 8:30am-9:30pm -- Rating: 2 Happycow(s)

Hideaway Resort
Hideaway Main St, Ullue Arugam Bay ~ : +94-772776670
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Asian, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Resort restaurant offering a few vegan items such as breakfast taco, pulled jackfruit taco, lentil breakfast roll and lemon hummus toast. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 12:00am-12:00am -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Little Bang Kitchen
RRRJ+FPX, Panama Rd (at The Spice Trail) ~ : +94-764890808
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Asian fusion restaurant offering a few vegan items such as ramen, mushroom dumplings, tempura and avocado & cucumber sushi. Outdoor seating. Mon-Thu 8:00am-10:00pm, Fri 8:00am-12:00am, Sat-Sun 8:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Mahalo
Main Point Rd ~ : +94-760805755
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Western, Asian, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Western/Asian restaurant serving vegan smoothie bowls, scrambled tofu, poke bowls, coffee and brownies. Outdoor seating. Mon-Sun 8:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Perera
Panama Road ~ :
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Organic, Western, Asian, Honey, Breakfast, Sri Lankan, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Family-run restaurant serving Sri Lankan and western food. Vegan selection includes roti, Sri Lankan rice, pumpkin & banana flower curry, dal and others. Staff are understanding of vegan diets. Outdoor seating. Cash only. Mon-Sun 8:00am-10:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Pizza Hub
Panama Rd - Main St ~ : +94-752729729
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Pizza, Italian, Western, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Pizzeria with vegetarian pizzas that can be prepared with vegan cheese alternative upon request. Also offers various salad. Open year-round during both high and off-season. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Tue 4:00pm-10:00pm, Wed 11:00am-10:00pm, Thu-Sun 4:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Stay Golden
Cemetery Rd (at Main Rd) ~ : +94-774909609
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Indian, Organic, Western, Salad bar, Juice bar, Bakery, European, Breakfast, Sri Lankan , Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Vegan choices include smoothies, smoothie bowls, veggie curries, tofu dishes, sandwiches, pancakes, porridge, cakes and cookies. Outdoor seating. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 8:00am-3:00pm, 6:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Surf N Sun - Arugambay
Panama Rd ~ : +94-776065099
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Indian, International, Western, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Fusion, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Upscale restaurant offering vegan options, including grilled watermelon salad, pizza marinara, pasta with an avocado sauce, bowls, noodle dishes, juices, and smoothies. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 7:30am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Tandoori Hut
Manal Rd ~ : +94-777579268
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Indian, Asian, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Indian restaurant with many vegetarian and vegan dishes. Outdoor seating. Mon-Sun 5:00pm-12:00am -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

The Sketch
100 Ali Cross Rd (at Tri Star Beach Hotel) ~ : +94-767696848
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Indian, Western, Juice bar, Take-out, Fusion, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Local restaurant with fresh veg and extensive veg and vegan dishes. Outdoor seating. Cash only. Mon-Sun 8:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Tom & Jerry
Panama Rd ~ :
Moderate -- American, Japanese, European, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. A Japanese fusion spot with a selection of vegan dishes. Chef / owner understands dietary requirements and is accommodating. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Cash only. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Tuna Restaurant
Panama Rd ~ : +94-702400115
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Take-out, Asian, Sri Lankan, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers a variety of vegan dishes such as vegan kottu (traditional Sri Lankan dish), vegan fried rice, vegan noodles, coconut sambal, vegetable curry combo (ask for the vegan option), vegetable roti and several fruit salads. Outdoor seating. Cash only. Mon-Sun 8:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Wayside Thai Beach Restaurant & Bar
Pottuvil ~ :
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Thai, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai restaurant next to the beach. Offers veganizable choices such as pad thai with tofu (ask for no fish sauce), papaya salad and vegetable spring rolls. Outdoor seating. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Deep Sea Café (Rooftop Café)
No. 227, Main Street Ulla Arugam Bay (at Bay Vista Hotel) ~ : +94-771850328
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Western, Juice bar, Take-out, Gluten-free, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Vegetarian rooftop café and yoga studio in a hotel., No menu labels, but ingredients are given for all dishes. Vegan choices could include smoothies, green goddess bowl, and salads. Outdoor seating. Mon-Sun 10:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Kaffi Arugam Bay
Main St, In front of Spice Trail ~ : +94-714939438
Inexpensive -- Bakery -- Additional Info: Cafe and bakery offering vegan baked goods including muffins, apple cake, banana bread, and raw bliss bites. Also offers plant milks for coffee and tea. Previously called Bites. Mon-Sun 7:30am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)