21 Vegan Friendly Dishes In Adelaide That Even Non-Vegans Will Drool Over

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1. These delicious donuts from Cherry Darlings Bakehouse in Forestville.

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Cherry Darlings Bakehouse is an all vegan bakery that serves all your favourite savoury staples and desert cakes, pastries and slices. These gigantic donuts are a crowd-pleaser and would satisfy even the most militant anti-vegan. I mean, who could say no to these sprinkles?

2. This decent serving of vegan fried chicken from BanBan in the CBD.

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You know when you get that craving to just stuff your face with fried food? Well, BanBan have graciously gifted the world with a vegan version of an all-time favourite. Made with seitan, the texture is so spot on, you’ll forget you aren’t eating the real thing!

3. This mouth-watering chilli cheeseburger pizza from Sonny's Pizza Bar in Klemzig.

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Sonny’s Pizza Bar has been gifting Adelaide with some of the finest Italian pizzas for over 40 years and they now have a vegan range filled with all your favourites. Keep an eye out for specials, like this mouth-watering, burger-inspired concoction, and taste the difference of their homemade artisan "mozzarella".

4. These fluffy and fruity pancakes from Mother Duck Cafe in Goolwa.

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Proving you don't have to stick to the city for a good feed, Mother Duck Cafe has given those in regional South Australia vegan options like these delicious buckwheat pancakes. Served with fresh berries, granola, maple syrup and chocolate coconut ice-cream, this picturesque plate screams "YUM!".

5. This simple, yet satisfying, banh mi from Vegetarian Delight in the CBD.

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Vegetarian Delight is the perfect place to stop in for a quick lunch! Their banh mis not only taste delicious, but are super budget-friendly at $6 a pop. They also have a large range of fillings and flavours, like black pepper tofu, spicy lemon “chicken”, BBQ “pork”, and “meatballs”, that will keep you coming back again and again.

6. This pretty plate of French toast from CRUX in Semaphore Park.

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Sometimes you get served a dish that looks so beautiful, it would almost be a shame to mess it up. Thankfully, Instagram exists and gorgeous plates like CRUX’s French toast can be immortalised forever. For a filling lunch, try the "greedy pig" sandwich or the "pulled" jackfruit tacos.

7. This iconic Mexican chilli burger from Vego N Loven It in the CBD.

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Vego N Loven It is an Adelaide icon, with their Mexican chilli burger reaching legendary status. Featuring a mixed vegetable patty covered in the most delicious nacho “cheese”, hot sauce and crunchy corn chips, this dish is in a league of its own. Be sure to order the half-size portion, unless you want to be in a world of delicious hurt. And finish up your meal with a chocolate or mango smoothie!

8. These scrumptious jam bombs from Bakery on O'Connell in North Adelaide.

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Open 24 hours every day, Bakery on O’Connell is here to satisfy your vegan cravings with their specially tailored menu. They serve all the bakery essentials, like these raspberry jam donuts, as well as finger buns and jam berliners.

9. This plate of sweet and sour "chicken" from Zenhouse in the CDB.

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Zenhouse’s philosophy is to give a sense of tranquility, belonging and peace by combining vegetarian and vegan dining experiences from the East and the West. This state of mind carries through in their food, with delicious Asian dishes like this plate of sweet and sour soya fibre "chicken" served with fresh organic veggies. Their veggie patty burgers, dumplings and satay sticks are delectable as well!

10. This colourful and healthy falafel bowl from Real Falafel in Bowden.

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While falafel has long been a staple in vegan diets, it can also be a delicious meat alternative for non-vegans. These bowls from Real Falafel feature pickled cabbage, crunchy fried chips and the most flavoursome hummus that is sure to fill you up. Or if you’re feeling more traditional, you can opt for all of that in a delicious, handmade pita wrap!

11. This out of this world mac 'n' cheese burger from Salem Cafe in Ascot Park.

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From waffles to breakfast wraps to sandwiches and burgers, Salem Cafe keeps things fresh with an ever-changing menu of 100% plant-based food. Keep an eye out for their daily specials, like this ridiculously yummy mac ‘n’ cheese burger with crispy seitan “chicken” and a decent serving of pickles.

12. This hearty big breakfast spread from Dear Daisy Cafe in Forrestville.

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There's few better ways to start the day than with a big breakfast spread and the one offered at Dear Daisy Cafe is just about as good as it gets. Served with the usual brekky favourites, as well as some tweaked versions like the tofu scramble and "facon", this plate is sure to give you the best start to the day. Oh, and don’t forget to take a cute pic on your way out in front of their dog-themed mural.

13. This mouth-watering burrito bowl from Juice Lovers Juicery in the CBD.

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Juice Lovers Juicery not only make incredible vegetable drinks and fruit smoothies, but they also have some delicious seasonal specials. Check out their fresh burrito bowl with pinto beans, rice, sour cream, corn chips and fresh salsa.

14. These flavourful dumplings from Kutchi Deli Parwana in the CBD.

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This family run eatery serves the best Afghani food in town and much of the menu is vegan friendly. You need to try their fried leek dumplings, which is perfectly crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. And if you're not too full, order the melt-in-your-mouth steamed carrot and sautéed onion dumplings topped with a spiced tomato and split pea sauce. Either way, you won’t be disappointed!

15. This visually pleasing smoothie bowl from Argo On The Parade in Norwood.

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Smoothie bowls are more than just a pretty picture — they can be a delicious meal, too! At Argo’s — which is the trendiest brunch spot in town — you’ll find a huge range of vegan-friendly smoothie bowls featuring base flavours like nutella, pina colada and green matcha. Just add your fave muesli or granola topping, take a pic for the ‘gram and then dive straight in!

16. This soothing bowl of dumpling soup from Karma and Crow in Richmond.

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Karma and Crow is both a cafe and artist studio collective that is owned and run by an incredible all-female team. Taking inspiration from both food and art, their aesthetically pleasing and inventive dishes will have you whipping out your phone. A must-try is this delicious bowl of dumpling soup (featuring a healthy bunch of coriander, so haters beware) that will lovingly warm you from the inside out.

17. This classic and delicious toastie from Toast in the CBD.

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What’s not to love about toasties?! They’re incredibly satisfying and the folks at Toast have taken them to the next level. There’s the usual options like smashed avo and baked beans, or you can treat yourself to a dessert toastie with “chocolate” and strawberry jam. And, of course, they’re all vegan!

18. This hearty bowl of gnocchi from The Lost Deli in Norwood.

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Yes, vegan parmesan cheese exists and golly, it is DELICIOUS! This big bowl of handmade potato gnocchi with a rich tomato or "butter" and sage sauce from The Lost Deli will keep you full for days. The family run cafe also serves delicious smoothies made with seasonal, organic and locally sourced fresh fruit.

19. This massive bowl of pho from Mai Kitchen in Ferryden Park.

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While pho is traditionally filled with a bunch of meat or seafood, this vegan version at Mai Kitchen packs just as much of a punch in terms of flavour. With rice noodles, bean sprouts, greens, tofu, mock seitan “pork” and a hearty broth, this dish is great for those who don't want to miss out on a Vietnamese classic.

20. This heavenly stack of loaded chilli cheese fries from Two Bit Villians in the CBD.

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French fries, sour cream, guacamole, vegan cheese and chilli beans — it doesn’t get much better than this, folks! And if you’re STILL hungry, try their pub-inspired dishes like the soy hot “dawgs” and specialty burgers. Then wash it all down with a big glass of their homemade soda.

21. This insanely delicious kimchi pancake from K-pub in the CBD.

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If you love Korean food, you’ll be happy to hear that the historic K-pub have just recently launched an extensive vegan menu. There’s the classics like man doo (dumplings), ramen and fried “chicken”, as well as crowd favourites like this gigantic kimchi pancake that’s perfect to share with all your friends.