Ōtepoti Dunedin offers vegans, vegetarians, gluten- and dairy-free diners plenty to choose from. With a strong locally-sourced ethos, you can be sure that your food is as fresh as it comes.
Burger Plant
This entirely plant-based burger joint opened its doors in early February and already has legions of loyal customers. The mouth-watering menu doesn’t skimp on flavour, with tasty tempters such as the Mexi Burger and Big Boi delivering attitude in pure plant form and equally enticing sides dishes to match.
654 Great King Street
The Vegan and Vegetarian Vault
Vegan’s rejoice, there is yet another Dunedin outlet catering specifically to your tastes. The Vegan and Vegetarian Vault is tucked away down Wharf Street, not far from Bay Rd Peanut Butter and Ocho. With a wide range of fresh produce, hand-made goodies, fresh breads and condiments, it’s something of a one-stop-shop.
4 Wharf Street
Catalyst Kitchen
Providing a space for mindful eating and conscious consuming, this eatery on Princes Street has fast become a local favourite with arguably the most insta-worthy dishes in the city which are as tasty as they are visually stunning.
286 Princes Street
Modaks Espresso
A popular Dunedin cafe with a healthy does of quirk and character. Modaks is one of the go-to spots for Dunedin Vegans and always offers an impressive range of tasty options. Word on the street says the fries and shakes are out of this world. Just another reason to add Modak's to your essential to visit list.
337-339 George Street
Let Them Eat Vegan
No prizes for guessing the clear focus of this thriving eatery, whose breakfast burritos and pies get rave reviews, as do their delicious cakes, slices and warm friendly service. Nothing beats homemade cheeses, mayos, sandwiches and baked goods.
Albion Lane
The Standard Kitchen
On Princes Street, you’ll find this stylish establishment in a wonderfully refurbished Victorian building. It caters to all dietary requirements and people who care about what they eat. Locally sourced, hand crafted edibles of superior quality form their ethos. The pretty, tasty slices and cakes will tempt you to pluck them from the cabinet, and there are delightful breakfast and lunch options.
210 Princes Street
Potpourri Vegetarian Café
Just a stroll towards the Octagon from Dunedin’s gorgeous railway station, you’ll find Potpourri Vegetarian Café which gets the ‘big vegan thumbs-up’ from its fans. Their vegan and gluten free chocolate doughnuts look dangerously good, and their waffles, pizzas and salads are guaranteed to satisfy.
97 Stuart Street
Starfish
Head to Dunedin’s seashore and discover Starfish next to St Clair beach, which has a menu with plenty of gluten free, vegan and dairy free options, and some flexible dishes that can be formed to suit your needs. Their ‘fresh and local by the sea’ motto references their dedication to sourcing seasonal ingredients from nearby.
7/240 Forbury Road, St Clair
Tuppence Café
Tuppence Café is snuggled up in the hills of Waverley, bathed in sunshine. The appeal of the location is underscored by a menu of flavourful and delicious gluten and dairy free and vegan-friendly options. So that no one feels like they are missing out, they have meat lover options, too. Top a meal off with one of their healthy raw slices. They source local, spray free, organic, and free-range wherever possible.
146 Larnach Road, Waverly
Otago Farmers Market
Packed full of locals every Saturday morning, rain or shine, you’ll also love the bustling community atmosphere of the Otago Farmers Market, right beside the ornate Dunedin Railway Station. It stays true to its principle of being solely a food market of vendors coming from within the Otago region. From local peanut butter, to microgreens, fruit and vegetables, organic coffees, olive oils, genuine middle eastern hummus and falafel, juices, smoothies, kombuchas, wine, herbal remedies and more, you are spoilt for choice in the market and throughout the city.
Dunedin Railway Station, Anzac Avenue
Taste Nature food supplier/ Eatery Café
Taste Nature on Dunedin’s High Street is a stalwart supplier of a large range of organic grains, nuts, honey, meat, eggs, bread, produce, and other products. With its own Taste Nature organic garden twenty minutes’ drive north in Waitati, and other organic growers supplying the fresh produce, you know you’re on to a good thing. The Eatery is Taste Nature’s own café where they show you just how great fresh can be – with many gluten free and vegan options on the menu.
131 High Street
Blacks Road Grocer
Take a nostalgic step back in time to the Blacks Road Grocer, the kind of neighbourhood grocer enjoyed by your grandparents. Enjoy a quiet coffee or tea, indulge yourself in a Real Fruit Ice Cream, smoothy, or juice. The cafe selection is all made with love in the premise’s kitchen. You’ll also find seasonal fruit and vegetables, free range eggs, fresh bread, Real Milk (in a glass bottle), cheeses, honey and much more.
178 North Road