World Vegan Day! Nobody had ever thought of celebrating such a day decades ago. But here’s the world, now celebrating it as an official day dedicated to vegans only.
And among those places one is Cape Town. The city celebrated it by organising various special stalls with vegan edibles only. Various restaurants and cafe’s participated and showcased the special vegan items they serve at their places.
World Vegan Day
World Vegan Day is celebrated every year on November 01 and unites vegans globally to showcase the many benefits of a plant-based lifestyle for people, animals and the environment.
The day serves a platform to educate the public on the positive impacts of veganism, especially on ethics, health and sustainability by inspiring people to adopt vegan lifestyle for its accessible health benefits.
The day aims to dwell in a compassionate and sustainable world. It encourages all to focus more on plant-based foods and eco-friendly living.
It is celebrated worldwide and this year too, the Vegan Society promoted their official slogan ‘One World, Many Lives’, which reflected the interconnectedness of all beings and the planet.
Vegan places in Cape Town
Cape Town is known for its array of vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants that offer everything. From plant-based wraps and burgers to vegan doughnuts and ice cream to satisfy your sweet tooth, these eateries serve everything.
Whether you are vegan or not, these Restos are worth to try plant-based dining. The city has covered a wide range of vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants that serves everything from plant made sushi to desserts, chocolate and many more.
Let’s explore ’em all one-by-one:-
Plant Cafe
It is one of Cape Town’s vegan food gems. Plant Cafe is located in CBD and Camps Bay. It is proud of being fully vegan eatery and serving delicious plant-based meals, smoothies, juices and desserts.
People can choose anything from wraps, crepes and even burgers. They can also stock up on supplies such as milk alternatives and vegan baked ingredients.
Scheckter’s RAW Gourmet Health Food
Inspired by the food trends and accessibility of nutritious food in New York, Scheckter’s RAW established itself among vegans in Cape Town. The eatery place is situated on the popular Sea Point restaurant strip.
Scheckter’s has everything that a health conscious, yet foodie could want. The baked pumpkin pie doughnut and smoothies served here are must try.
Vegan Street Food Truck
Known as the ‘Home of Vegan Saucery’, this special Vegan Street Food truck in Cape Town brings exciting plant-based experiences. The truck serves its delicious food at major events across the city and take special orders too. People can also book them to add a vegan twist to their private gathering.
Unframed Ice-Cream & Moro Gelato
Vegan ice-cream is created by a legitimate ice cream master, and that’s all you need to know about the Unframed Ice Cream. The ice cream shop scoops up an array of vegan flavours that includes spicy mango, turmeric latte, lusty coconut, beetroot chocolate ginger and matcha tea. Visit Unframed location in Woodstock, Stellenbosch, V&A Waterfront, Franschhoek and Gardens.
Another sweet place to visit for vegans is Moro Gelato. The place offers a selection of creamy, dairy-free sorbets. Indulged in flavours such as Mandarino, lampone, Pesca, Gingerbeet and Chai at Green Point, Sea Point, Long Street and Stellenbosch Central.
Prashad Cafe
Prashad Cafe is a family owned business where vegans and vegetarians will find their favourite cuisine that captures unique and unforgettable South African Indian flavours.
The popular vegan options from the place includes butter bean bunny, mix vegetable bunny, pani puri, potato and coriander samosa and their special masala dosa. They run their restaurants in Cape Town at Kloof Street, Rondebosch, Constantia Village Mall and the Baxter Theatre.
Nourish’d Cafe and Juicery
Cape Town’s most Instragammable spots, which has grown from the owner’s dad’s old garage, Nourish’d Cafe and Juicery is a plant-based, zero-waste cafe and juicery.
The eatery is famous for its cold-pressed juices and chic decor. Discover the food options and tuck into toasted sandwiches along with Fill Me Ups and also the Rainbow Bowls. Nourish’d is located in Observatory, Green Point and Kloof Street.
Alike, vegetarian and non-vegetarian places, vegan eatery places are also getting popularity now. Many people are accepting the idea of being a vegan, considering its health benefits.
As a vegan diet is completely based on plants, vegetables, grains, nuts and fruits. This only include foods that are made from plants only. Vegans do not eat foods that come from animals, including dairy products and eggs or any kind of meat.
More people are taking care of their health now and preferring to eat vegan food, especially the ones who want to reduce their weight and want to stay fit.