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Rotorua (40)

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BailwalG
1229 Tutanekai St ~ : +64-73477111
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Indian, Fast food, Take-out, Gluten-free, Indo Chinese, South Indian, Mumbai Chat -- Additional Info: A pure vegetarian restaurant that also offers plenty of vegan options. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 10:00am-9:30pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Delhi Hut
3/4 Pererika St ~ : +64-73471894
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Indian, Fast food, Take-out -- Additional Info: Vegetarian Indian sweets and chaat house with daily rotating main dishes. Ask for vegan options. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sun 11:30am-9:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Amazing Thai Restaurant
1246 Fenton St ~ :
Moderate -- Ovo, Thai, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai place which has a few veggie dishes, such as green curry cashew nut with soy sauce. Be sure to specify if vegan. Lunch specials from 11:30am-2:00pm. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:00pm-9:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Artisan Cafe
1149 Tutanekai St, Bay of Plenty ~ : +64-73480057
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, International, Raw, Western, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. A relaxed cafe in the heart of Rotorua. Has a couple of vegan options including breakfast and dishes that could be veganized. Offers some vegan cakes and raw treats. Has a fresh cabinet and daily specials. May 2017 is trying to add more vegan options based on demand. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Fri 7:30am-2:30pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-2:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Atticus Finch
1106 Tutanekai St ~ : +64-74600400
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Western, Beer/Wine, European, Fusion, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Busy restaurant offering share plates in small and large sizes. Has separate vegan menu with variations on the general menu, plus usually a vegan dessert. Menu changes seasonally with examples like jackfruit tacos with cashew cream, vegan chocolate mousse torte, roasted mushroom on ciabatta, and beetroot hummus. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 12:00pm-2:30pm, Tue-Sun 5:00pm-8:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

BurgerFuel
Fairy Springs Rd & Old Quarry Rd ~ : +64-73431113
Moderate -- Lacto, American, Western, Fast food, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Capers
1181 Eruera St ~ : +64-3488818
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Bakery, Honey, Australian, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe serving breakfast and dinner dishes plus cabinet food and baked goods. Has clearly labeled vegan options on the menu and in the cabinet. Has several vegan or vegan optional breakfasts. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 7:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Capizzi Pizzeria
1198 Tutanekai St ~ : +64-73470447
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Italian, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Pizzeria with two vegan pizza options. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

D Bar
Fenton St (at Distinction Hote) ~ : +64-73495200
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Fusion, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Hotel restaurant & bar offering labelled vegan items including grilled cauliflower entree and tofu 'salmon' with spiced pears & quinoa salad. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 10:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Eastwood
Longmile Rd ~ : +64-73455444
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Western, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Gluten-free, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe & restaurant offering a few vegan items such as pizzas with non-dairy cheese, rice pudding, burger, smoothies, bowl, panini, rosti stack, chia cups, slices and drinks with non-dairy milks. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Thu 8:00am-3:00pm, Fri 8:00am-8:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

El Mexicano Zapata
1148 Tutanekai St ~ : +64-72131175
Moderate -- Lacto, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Mexican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mexican restaurant offering 2 main vegetarian dishes that can be made vegan by asking for no sour cream and no cheese. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Tue 11:00am-9:00pm, Wed-Thu 11:00am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

El Mexicano Zapata Express
1211 Amohau St ~ : +64-72159918
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Western, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Mexican, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mexican restaurant with clearly labeled menu. Example vegan dishes could include jackfruit burrito, vegetable burrito bowl, chips with guacamole, Mexican grilled corn, jackfruit tacos and more. Specify vegan when ordering. Accepts credit cards. Mon 4:00pm-8:00pm, Tue-Thu 4:30pm-9:00pm, Wed-Thu 11:30am-2:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-9:00pm, Sun 4:30pm-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Fat Dog
1161 Arawa St ~ : +64-73477586
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Thai, Western, Juice bar, Take-out, Middle Eastern, Gluten-free, Australian, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Large cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. Several dishes can be prepared vegan, ask staff. Also offering a range of vegan smoothies. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 7:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sun 7:00am-9:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Fresh Noodles
1186 Hinemoa St ~ : +64-210422885
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Chinese, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Chinese fresh noodles and rice dishes. Vegans can order a vegan noodle soup and dumplings. Accepts credit cards. Mon 11:00am-2:00pm, 5:00pm-8:00pm, Thu-Sun 11:00am-2:00pm, 5:00pm-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Good Eastern Taphouse
279 Te Ngae Rd, Lynmore ~ : +64-73454476
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Beer/Wine, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Taphouse which offers 3 vegan starters, optional vegan risotto, 2 vegan salads, vegan BBQ jackfruit hawker rolls, as well as sides. Fries are cooked separately from meat. Staff are understanding of dietary requirements and alterations are easily made. Also has many vegan-friendly Good George beers. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-12:00am -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Haru
1197 Fenton St ~ : +64-73484968
Inexpensive -- Japanese, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Sushi bar restaurant but with some marked vegan choices, including sushi rolls (avocado and tofu) and donburi with avocado and tofu. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 8:30am-6:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Hell Pizza
Main St ~ : +64-73493666
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Italian, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Mon 11:30am-9:30pm, Tue 11:30am-9:00pm, Wed-Thu 11:30am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-10:30pm, Sun 11:30am-9:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Indian Star
1118 Tutanekai St ~ : +64-73436222
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers a large vegetarian menu with many vegan dishes. Staff know which contain dairy. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-2:00pm, 5:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Leonardo's Pure Italian
1099 Tutanekai St ~ : +64-73477084
Expensive -- Ovo, Pizza, Italian, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Italian restaurant that's a part of Eat Streat in Rotorua. Has a vegan menu which includes a few pasta and sides. Be sure to specify gluten-free pasta as all other pasta contain egg. Outdoor seating. Mon-Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Lovely India Restaurant
1123 Tutanekai St, Bay of Plenty ~ : +64-73484088
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Indian, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Staff understands vegan, and not only do they have vegan items on the menu, but they can make changes to other dishes to easily make them vegan. Also the naan bread is vegan. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Mamma Rosa Pizzeria
1176 Pukaki St ~ : +64-73477851
Moderate -- Lacto, Pizza, Italian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Traditional Italian pizzeria with a wood fired oven. Offers more than 10 vegetarian pizzas, plus also vegan choices. The dough is vegan, so you can create your own. Veggies are cooked in olive oil. Previously called Pizzeria Impefetto. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 4:30pm-9:00pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am-9:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Market Kitchen Café
178 Fairy Springs Rd ~ : +64-73470027
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Western, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe & restaurant offering a few vegan items such as pie, sandwich, burger, wedges, salad, pizzas and soup. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 9:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Mekong Buffalo
1262 Fenton St ~ : +64-73436233
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Thai, Beer/Wine, Asian, Fusion, Korean, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Asian-fusion restaurant offering several labeled vegan items, such as spring rolls, deep fried tofu, and a rice dinner. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Okere Falls Store
757A State Highway 33, Okere Falls ~ : +64-73624944
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Organic, Raw, Western, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Catering, European, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Eco-friendly cafe with a selection of vegan desserts, smoothies, burgers, pizza, salads and nachos. Offers a vegan breakfast and different mylk options available for coffees. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Thu 7:00am-3:00pm, Fri 7:00am-8:00pm, Sat-Sun 7:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Pig & Whistle
1182 Tutanekai St ~ : +64-73473025
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Australian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers vegan chicken tacos, jackfruit steamed buns, a vegan salad and a raw salted caramel cake with coconut yoghurt. Located on the corner of Haupapa and Tutanekai Streets. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Wed 11:30am-10:30pm, Thu 11:30am-12:00am, Fri-Sat 11:30am-1:30am, Sun 11:30am-10:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Sabroso
1184 Haupapa St (at Tutanekai) ~ : +64-73490591
Moderate -- Lacto, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Mexican, South American, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. A small restaurant with a cozy atmosphere. The staff is accommodating and will point out the vegetarian suitable dishes, or alter a dish to suit vegan diet. Closing time varies. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Wed-Sun 5:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Saigon '60s Vietnamese Cuisine
1205 Fenton St ~ : +64-72159986
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Take-out, Asian, Vietnamese, Gluten-free, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers 10+ vegetarian dishes that can all be made vegan on request. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Social Club
1160 Amohia St ~ : +64-73439999
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Macrobiotic, Mediterranean, European, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Very large space with funky decor such an old ute turned into a table inside. Has lots of vegan and vegetarian options on the menu and the owner is veggie and supportive of this. Several different plant based milks for coffees available. Mon-Sun 8:00am-12:00am -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

TANK
Rotorua Central Mall, 1170 Amohau St ~ : +64-73471556
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Organic, Western, Juice bar, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Juice bar chain with labeled vegan juices, smoothies, and smoothie bowls. Also offers salads and wraps with vegan chicken substitute. Mon-Wed 8:00am-5:30pm, Thu 8:00am-7:00pm, Fri-Sat 8:00am-6:00pm, Sun 10:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

The Coffee Club
a3/5 Tarawera Rd, Lynmore (at Redwood Centre) ~ : +64-75624846
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Western, Fast food, Australian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Mon-Sun 7:30am-5:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

The Fainting Goat
1154 Tutanekai St ~ : +64-73488411
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, International, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Gastropub offering a few labelled vegan items such as smoothies, cauliflower wings and pizzas with non-dairy cheese. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 12:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

The Regent Room
1191 Pukaki St ~ : +64-73484079
Expensive -- Lacto, International, Western, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Hotel restaurant with a separate vegan menu that includes beetroot/pear salad, ravioli, carrot tartlets, lemon passion fruit mousse and more. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 6:30am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

FTP Vegan Eats
1029 Tutanekai St (at Rotorua Night Market) ~ : +64-278426293
Moderate -- American, Western, Fast food -- Additional Info: All vegan food truck serving various burgers and fries. Previously had brick-and-mortar location at 1159 Arawa St. Hours for night market are weather permitting. Additional information and possible event announcements can be found on Instagram. Accepts credit cards. Thu 5:00pm-8:30pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Tea and Happiness
Rotorua Area ~ : +64-224682396
Inexpensive -- International, Western, Catering, Gluten-free -- Additional Info: Vegan catering service. Provides boxes of mixed treats, wholefood savouries, single & family dinners, recipe and starter meal plans, cakes, and online cooking classes. Check social media for more information. Storefront closed January 2022. Mon-Sun 12:00am-12:00am -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

The Mylk Bar
1114 Pukuatua Str ~ : +64-223554524
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Offers mylk shakes, smoothies, hot drinks and raw chocolate. Mylk concentrates made from only nuts and seeds by Vigour and Vitality. Packaging can be reused, recycled or returned. Est. 2014. Relocated from Unit 4, 50 White St. Tue-Fri 10:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Bin Inn
11a Tarawera Rd ~ : +64-75625271
Moderate -- Organic, Take-out -- Additional Info: Specialty wholefoods grocery chain offering a large range of bulk goods, organic produce, pantry staples, health and beauty products, dried goods, cleaning supplies and more. Vegan products include vegan cheese alternatives, ice cream, vegan pizza and meat alternatives. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:30pm, Sat 9:00am-4:00pm, Sun 10:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Cocoffee Takeaway
1159 Arawa St ~ : +64-72160119
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Vietnamese -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Takeaway cafe serving Vietnamese cuisine. tofu lemongrass rice and tofu banh mi that can be made vegan upon request. Plant-based milk alternatives available. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 8:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Coupland's Bakeries
110 Lake Rd ~ : +64-73485011
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Take-out, Bakery -- Additional Info: Bakery with clearly labeled baked goods including breads, warm pie and sausage rolls. Also offers vegan frozen pies. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 7:30am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Lady Janes Ice Cream Parlour
1092 Tutanekai Street ~ : +64-73479340
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Western, Take-out -- Additional Info: Ice cream place with a selection of vegan fruit sorbets and a vegan vanilla bean ice cream option. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 10:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Scope Cafe
1296 Tutanekai St ~ : +64-72822090
Moderate -- Take-out -- Additional Info: Cafe with plant-based milk alternatives available for tea and coffee. Also offers vegan breakfast plate, cabinet food and daily specials. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 7:00am-2:30pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-2:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

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