Although there’s been a slight decrease in the number of exclusively vegan restaurants in certain cities, the overall availability of vegan options has impressively increased. This trend reflects a growing global awareness and acceptance of veganism.

The list is determined by the following criteria from HappyCow’s exclusive global database:

  • Number of fully vegan restaurants within the city center
  • Number of fully vegan businesses (including shops, bakeries, cafés, B&Bs, etc.)
  • Number of all restaurants (vegan, vegetarian, veg-friendly) listed on HappyCow in the city
  • Density of vegan businesses per capita
  • The growth of vegan businesses since the last report
  • A qualitative evaluation from TeamCow, such as how easy it is to find vegan options, how well veganism is understood, and how active the vegan community is, among other factors.

The report focused on cities that demonstrated outstanding awareness and understanding of the vegan movement. Targeting cities with a diverse range of businesses committed to catering to vegan diners and ensuring easy access to vegan food and lifestyle products.

Among the results for the most vegan-friendly cities is Lisbon, which has been rapidly increasing a focus on a healthy and cruelty-free lifestyle, featuring on the list for the first time. This bustling city tops the list for the highest density of vegan food choices within the city center, establishing itself as one of the most accessible cities for vegan cuisine.

The Top 10 Vegan-Friendly Cities 2024 are:

  1. London
  2. Berlin
  3. Barcelona
  4. Amsterdam
  5. Hamburg
  6. Portland
  7. Los Angeles
  8. Paris
  9. Bangkok
  10. Lisbon

The Portuguese capital secured 10th place, making it’s first appearance on the list, due to its ever-growing awareness of veganism. The city’s exciting food scene is solidifying its position as an optimal destination for vegan locals as well as travellers!

Lisbon’s city center has 37 all-vegan restaurants, 74 vegan businesses, and 525 vegan-friendly businesses on HappyCow. When in the capital, make sure to explore and support some of the fresh vegan venues that debuted in 2013, such as Giulietta, the fully vegan Italian restaurant and pizzeria, Veganapati, which features Indian-fusion vegan junk food, and Flora Doce, with a selection of delicious vegan sweet treats.

The city also offers a range of activities for those looking for more offbeat things to do, such as a vegan cooking workshop at Solo, accessible vegan shopping at Green Beans, the possibility of some pampering at Z Vegan Hair Concept, where only cruelty-free and vegan products are used, or visiting the Vegannata bakery, where they make the traditional Portuguese vegan Pastel de Nata.

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Kate Sreenarong