Where To Find The Best Vegetarian Food in Regensburg

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The best thing I ate in Regensburg was a dish I hadn’t even planned to order. At Café Mitanand, I kept noticing the same breakfast arriving at tables around us, and eventually decided I had to try it for myself. I’m glad I did, although there’s one thing I’d change about it next time.

That wasn’t our only memorable meal. During our two-night stay in Regensburg, I found everything from excellent Asian tapas and Mexican tacos to a vegan chocolate porridge that sounded much better than it tasted.

I’m vegetarian, but Jass isn’t, so finding restaurants where we can both enjoy a meal is always part of planning our trips. Thankfully, we had plenty of choice in Regensburg.

We visited in December and between sightseeing and exploring the Christmas markets, we tried four restaurants and cafés.

If you’re wondering where to eat in Regensburg as a vegetarian, here’s what we ordered, which dishes I’d recommend and what I’d do differently next time.

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1. Guacamole – Mexican food with plenty of vegetarian options

Mexican food is usually a good shout when you’re vegetarian, and Guacamole was no exception. The menu had plenty of meat-free options, making it an easy choice for dinner.

Two vegan tacos filled with grilled vegetables, pickled red onions, leafy herbs, white cheese alternative and bright purple pickled cabbage at a restaurant in Regensburg. The tacos are served on a white plate with a small metal pot of sauce and a glass of cola behind them.

I wasn’t particularly hungry when we visited, so I ordered two tacos: a Beyond Meat taco in a wheat tortilla and a grilled vegetable taco in a corn tortilla, topped with vegan feta.

Both were good, but the Beyond Meat taco was easily my favourite. It’s the one I’d order again without hesitation.

Close view of a colourful restaurant mural in Regensburg featuring painted faces, floral patterns and bold geometric designs in orange, pink, blue and yellow. Below the artwork, wooden shelves hold drinks bottles, rows of glasses, stacked cups and two large beverage dispensers filled with dark and pale liquids.

I also loved the huge selection of hot sauces available on the tables. Rather than being limited to one or two options, there were plenty to experiment with, so you could add as much heat as you wanted.

The service was excellent too.

Of the vegetarian restaurants in Regensburg we tried, Guacamole is the one I’d choose for a relaxed Mexican dinner. It’s particularly useful if, like me, you’re eating with someone who isn’t vegetarian, as there’s plenty of choice for everyone.

Location: Obermünsterstraße 11, 93047

2. Café Mitanand – My favourite breakfast in Regensburg

Café Mitanand was my favourite breakfast spot in Regensburg, and the honey butter waffles were the reason.

Two savoury waffles topped with glazed plant based pieces, red peppers, fresh herbs, sesame seeds and yellow pickled vegetables at a vegan restaurant in Regensburg. A small glass of avocado salad sits behind the plate with two milky hot drinks and another dish in the background.

I’d originally been considering something else, but almost every table around us seemed to have at least one person eating the waffles. After watching several plates arrive, I changed my mind and ordered them.

Our server told me they were the café’s bestseller. Having tasted them, I can now understand why.

The mushrooms had an incredible umami flavour, while the Korean cucumber salad on the side added a refreshing crunch. I loved the contrast between the rich mushrooms and the lighter, tangy cucumber.

The one thing I’d personally change was the maple syrup.

Despite the dish being called honey butter waffles, the sweet element was actually maple syrup, and I found it a little too sweet. I generally prefer savoury food, so had I realised it would be poured over the top, I’d have asked for it on the side.

It didn’t ruin the dish, though. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Two savoury vegan waffles topped with glazed plant based pieces, red peppers, fresh herbs and yellow pickled vegetables at a restaurant in Regensburg. A small glass of avocado salad sits alongside the waffles with two milky coffees and another colourful brunch dish in the background.

Jass ordered the grilled cheese croissant with egg, which looked particularly impressive with its thin, crisp parmesan cheese topping. I tried some, and it was delicious.

I also had a flat white with oat milk. My usual coffee order.

Cosy seating corner inside a café in Regensburg, featuring black tables, a dark cushioned bench with colourful patterned cushions and a large wooden pendant light. A black shelving unit displays glass jars and handmade decorations, with small fabric items and colourful circular artwork hanging across the wall.

Interior of a cosy café in Regensburg, Germany, with dark wooden tables, pastel green and pink chairs and hanging plants suspended from the ceiling. A wooden condiment holder sits on the nearest table, while a drinks fridge, counter and pendant lights are visible towards the back.

The presentation was an absolute 10/10, and the service was fantastic. If you’re looking for vegetarian food in Regensburg at breakfast or brunch, this would be my first recommendation.

Location: Fischmarkt 11, 93047

3. Ananda Vegan Indochine Tapas & Sushi Bar – My favourite vegan dinner

Ananda is a fully vegan restaurant serving Indochinese-inspired tapas and sushi, so it’s a particularly good option if you’re looking for vegan food in Regensburg.

Warmly lit dining area at Ananda vegan restaurant in Regensburg, with long red velvet banquette seating, green upholstered chairs and grey marble effect tables. Hanging greenery, exposed brick walls and framed Asian inspired artwork decorate the restaurant, with a bar at the far end.

We ordered four tapas dishes to share:

Leaf Me Be (No. 5)
Bao (No. 6)
Crunch Me Green (No. 8)
Lotus Tempura (No. 22)

Two were excellent. The other two, not so much.

Nishi smiles at the camera while holding a piece of crispy fried food with chopsticks at a vegan restaurant in Regensburg, Germany. She wears a black and white patterned jumper and sits in a green velvet booth with exposed brick walls and warm lighting behind her.

The lotus tempura was easily my favourite dish.

The batter was wonderfully light and crisp without being greasy, and there was plenty of flavour. I also really enjoyed the chilli mayonnaise served alongside it, which complemented the tempura beautifully.

It’s the first thing I’d order if I went back.

The bao came a close second, with a generous amount of filling.

The vegan teriyaki chicken inside was particularly good, and the whole dish was satisfying and full of flavour.

If you’re visiting Ananda for the first time, I’d recommend ordering the bao and lotus tempura.

An overhead view of a vegan Asian meal at a restaurant in Regensburg featuring crispy vegetable tempura with dipping sauces and a steamed bao bun filled with vegetables and fresh herbs. The dishes are served on blue and white patterned plates and in a bamboo steamer on a dark marble table.

Unfortunately, the Crunch Me Green tofu sticks looked much better than they tasted.

The green puffed-rice coating was visually interesting and gave them a satisfying crunch, but there was very little flavour beyond that. I found them incredibly bland and wouldn’t order them again.

The Leaf Me Be betel leaf dish was my least favourite dish of the evening.

I found the betel leaf quite bitter, while the filling had a mushy texture and very little flavour. It simply wasn’t a combination I enjoyed.

Interior of Ananda Vegan Indochine Tapas and Sushi Bar in Regensburg, Germany, featuring a glowing neon sign reading "Ananda Vegan Indochine Tapas & Sushi Bar" on a dark wooden wall. Grey marble effect tables, green velvet chairs, red upholstered seating and a decorative nutcracker create a warm dining space.

Two colourful framed paintings of women wearing traditional Asian inspired clothing decorate an exposed brick wall at Ananda vegan restaurant in Regensburg. One woman wears a golden yellow robe against a grey background while the other wears an elaborate green robe against a bright green background, above red velvet seating and dark green chairs.

One important thing to know before visiting is that Ananda is cash-only, so make sure you have enough cash with you. We had to locate a nearby ATM before dining.

I find cash-only restaurants inconvenient when travelling, but the lotus tempura and bao were good enough that I’d happily return.

Location: St.-Peters-Weg 15, 93047

4. Malefiz – A rich vegan breakfast

Our breakfast at Malefiz was a reminder that a restaurant’s most popular dish won’t necessarily be the right choice for everyone.

I ordered the Gschaftlhuber, a vegan chocolate porridge, after our waitress recommended it as the most popular vegan option.

A vegan chocolate breakfast bowl topped with red centred kiwi slices, raspberries, pomegranate seeds, granola, chocolate shavings and fresh mint at a café in Regensburg, Germany. A cappuccino and a black mug sit behind the bowl on a wooden table with another savoury brunch dish in the background.

Unfortunately, I quickly realised I’d made the wrong choice.

Although the porridge wasn’t especially sweet, the chocolate flavour was far too rich for me. The portion was also enormous, and I struggled to finish even half of it.

The fruit and granola served with it were delicious, though, and I enjoyed those much more than the porridge itself.

An overhead view of a vegan brunch spread in Regensburg featuring a savoury plate with scrambled egg alternative, plant based bacon, toast, salad, avocado and vegetables. Beside it sits a chocolate breakfast bowl topped with red centred kiwi slices, raspberries, pomegranate seeds and granola alongside a cappuccino and lemon tea.

I don’t think the dish was badly made. It simply wasn’t to my taste.

Considering I always prefer savoury breakfasts, I don’t know what I was thinking!

If you love chocolate-based breakfasts, you might feel completely differently. But if your tastes are similar to mine, I’d choose something else from the menu.

Location: Pfarrergasse 6, 93047

5. Katzentempel – A vegan breakfast spot I tried in Nuremberg

Katzentempel is another option worth considering if you’re looking for vegan food in Regensburg, particularly if you love cats! This is is a popular chain of vegan cat cafés in Germany with a 100% plant-based menu.

A fluffy white and ginger cat with a dark bushy tail lounges in a mustard coloured fabric hammock mounted on the wall at Katzentempel cat café in Nuremberg. The cat stretches its paws forwards in the sunlight, with a circular wooden cat climbing structure behind it.

We actually visited its Nuremberg branch rather than the one in Regensburg. However, both locations have the same menu, so I wanted to include it because I really enjoyed the breakfast we had in Nuremberg.

I ordered the Temple Breakfast, which came with kimchi and scrambled tofu. I loved the tanginess of the kimchi alongside the tofu.

Overhead view of a vegan breakfast spread at Katzentempel in Nuremberg, featuring tofu scramble, toasted bread, hummus, avocado spread, grilled vegetables, salad and croissants. Bowls of kimchi and granola with fruit sit alongside a green smoothie and frothy coffees on a wooden table.

I also tried a gingerbread cappuccino, which was a seasonal special during our December visit.

Although I can’t comment on the service or atmosphere at the Regensburg branch, the food I tried in Nuremberg makes it somewhere I’d consider visiting again.

A grey tabby cat with white paws sits on a wooden bench beside a window at Katzentempel cat café in Nuremberg, Germany. A woman with long dark hair and a colourful patterned jumper leans towards the cat while holding her phone, with wooden cat climbing furniture in the background.

I’d also check the current menu before visiting the Regensburg branch, particularly if you’re hoping to order the same breakfast I had.

Location: Obermünsterstraße 19, 93047

Where I’d recommend eating in Regensburg

If you’re deciding where to eat, these would be my top choices based on the meals we had.

For breakfast or brunch: Café Mitanand. The honey butter waffles were memorable, and the service and presentation were excellent.
For a fully vegan dinner: Ananda. I’d return for the lotus tempura and bao, although I’d skip the other two dishes we tried.
For a casual meal: Guacamole. The Beyond Meat taco was delicious, and there were plenty of vegetarian and vegan options.
For a vegan breakfast: TempelKatzen is another option worth considering, although my experience was at its Nuremberg branch rather than Regensburg.

I’d also be open to revisiting Malefiz, but I’d order something other than the chocolate porridge.

Is Regensburg good for vegetarians?

Based on the four places we tried, I’d feel confident returning to Regensburg as a vegetarian.

We found Mexican food, creative café breakfasts and a fully vegan Asian tapas restaurant, rather than having to rely on basic meat-free alternatives.

I also appreciated that Jass, who isn’t vegetarian, could find meals he enjoyed alongside me.

Not every dish was a success, but that was more about personal taste than a lack of vegetarian options. I found the chocolate porridge at Malefiz too rich, and two of the tapas dishes at Ananda lacked flavour, yet I still came away with several meals I’d happily eat again.

For a two-night visit, we certainly didn’t struggle to find somewhere to eat.

I’ve also shared some of my favourite vegan restaurants in Berlin if you’re planning to explore more of Germany and want a few more plant-based dining recommendations.

Food and drink tours in Regensburg

If you’d like to explore Regensburg’s food scene beyond the restaurants we visited, there are a couple of guided experiences worth looking into.

I can’t recommend them from personal experience, but I’d check the food options with the organiser before booking, particularly if you’re vegetarian or vegan.

Regensburg private historical & culinary highlights tour

This private experience combines sightseeing with a culinary element, making it an option if you’d like to learn more about Regensburg’s history and food traditions at the same time.

Because traditional Bavarian cuisine often includes meat, I’d contact the organiser beforehand to confirm which tastings are included and whether vegetarian alternatives are available.

Check availability for the Regensburg Private Historical & Culinary Highlights Tour.

Regensburg private tour with Italian wines and food tasting

If you’re more interested in wine and food pairings, this private experience is another option to consider.

I’d check which foods accompany the wines and whether they can accommodate vegetarians before booking. If you’re vegan, it’s also worth asking about the wines themselves, as not all wines are vegan-friendly.

Check the Regensburg Private Tour With Italian Wines and Food Tasting.

Planning your visit to Regensburg

We spent two nights in Regensburg as part of our German Christmas market itinerary, which gave us enough time to explore the Old Town, visit the Christmas markets and try several restaurants without rushing.

If you’re planning a visit, my guide to the 25 best things to do in Regensburg covers the city’s main sights, including the Old Stone Bridge, colourful Stadtamhof and Regensburg Cathedral.

And if you’re visiting in December, I’ve also shared our experience at the Regensburg Christmas markets.

Regensburg turned out to be a great place to eat as a vegetarian, and I’d happily return to try more of its restaurants.

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