Sweet Bones Bakery and Café

Sweet Bones Bakery and Cafe has been a cornerstone of Canberra’s vegan café scene since 2011. Fifteen years on, now set up at the Scullin Shops, they’re basically plant-based royalty. The menu covers all bases, from burgers and nachos to cinnamon rolls and cupcakes. Coffee and matcha are also taken seriously here, with every alternative milk you could want, and the space itself is relaxed and genuinely comfy.

Sweet Bones is also a fully functioning vegan bakery, with custom cakes and cupcakes available for birthdays, celebrations or any excuse that calls for cake. We can confirm, they are amazing.

Location and hours

• Scullin Shops, 3 Scullin Pl, Scullin
• Mon–Fri 7am–2pm, Sat–Sun 8am–2pm

AuLac Vegan Cuisine

AuLac Vegan Cuisine serves vegan takes on Vietnamese cooking, with a menu that leans into bold flavours without feeling overworked. If you’re after something fresh and comforting, this is a solid pick. Expect plant-based pho, crisp spring rolls and stir fries that bring the heat, all done simply and well.

The menu is broad enough to suit mixed tastes, vegan or not, and the portions are generous in a way Canberra diners appreciate. AuLac is a reliable option if you’re exploring vegan food in Canberra and gravitate towards Asian flavours, especially when you want a meal that feels filling but still light enough to enjoy.

Location and hours

• 4/35-39 Woolley St, Dickson ACT
• Thu–Sun 11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–9:30pm, Mon–Wed 5pm–9:30pm

Muku Ramen Bar

Muku Ramen Bar is an easy favourite for comforting vegan Japanese food in Canberra, especially when ramen is the goal. Their plant-based bowls lean into deep, savoury broths, springy noodles and generous toppings, proving you don’t need meat for a rich, satisfying ramen moment.

The space feels relaxed and welcoming, making it a good shout whether you’re heading out for a chill dinner or popping in solo for a warm bowl after a long day. If you like your food cosy, flavour-driven and thoughtfully made, Muku is one to keep on your list.

Location and hours

• Shop 5/9 Scullin Pl, Scullin
• Wed–Sat 5pm–8:30pm, Sun 9:30am–2pm

The Food Co-op

The Food Co-op sits right on the ANU campus and is a long-running favourite for affordable vegan food in Canberra. It keeps things simple, accessible and values-led, doubling as both a café and a genuine community space. If you care about where your food comes from and how it’s made, this one makes sense.

The menu changes daily, usually rotating between curries, salads and baked treats that are filling without feeling heavy. It’s the kind of place you go when you want a good meal at a good price, with sustainability baked into every decision. Low key, practical and consistently solid, the Food Co-op quietly does what it does best.

Location and hours

• 3 Kingsley St, Canberra City
• Mon–Fri 10am–7pm, Sat–Sun 10am–4pm

Eating vegan in Canberra

• Is Canberra vegan-friendly?

Canberra has quietly become a very easy city to eat vegan in. Between dedicated vegan restaurants, cafés that specialise in plant-based food and menus that consider non-meat options, there’s plenty of choice without having to hunt for it.

• Is vegan food in Canberra affordable?

Short answer: yes. Between community cafés, local bakeries and plant-based restaurants across the city, vegan food in Canberra is easy to come by.

• Will you like this food if you’re not vegan?

Absolutely. Most of these venues attract mixed groups, because good food tends to do that. You don’t need to be plant-based to enjoy what’s on offer.