Eating out
Thankfully, there are many vegetarian options available in most restaurants and fast food outlets these days. Usually they are on the main menu and some places use a symbol to make them easily recognised.
You do have to be careful, because even these days some folks don’t understand what “vegetarian” means. Fish is often considered vegetarian, oyster and fish sauce can be in curries, cheese often contains calf rennet, wine can contain isinglass (from fish swim bladders), etc. Make sure you check with the waiter if you’re unsure.
It can be a good idea to check the menu online, or phone ahead of time, especially if you are looking for a vegan meal. While vegetarian meals are commonly on menus, vegan meals often are not. Good chefs will be able to whip something yummy up, but generally appreciate knowing in advance you’re coming. Be sure not to be too difficult to please and thank them profusely afterward. This helps to encourage a favourable opinion of vegetarians and ensures they’re inspired to try again.
You do have to be careful, because even these days some folks don’t understand what “vegetarian” means. Fish is often considered vegetarian, oyster and fish sauce can be in curries, cheese often contains calf rennet, wine can contain isinglass (from fish swim bladders), etc. Make sure you check with the waiter if you’re unsure.
It can be a good idea to check the menu online, or phone ahead of time, especially if you are looking for a vegan meal. While vegetarian meals are commonly on menus, vegan meals often are not. Good chefs will be able to whip something yummy up, but generally appreciate knowing in advance you’re coming. Be sure not to be too difficult to please and thank them profusely afterward. This helps to encourage a favourable opinion of vegetarians and ensures they’re inspired to try again.
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Espy Cafe
10 Esplanade, Whitianga 07 866 0778 espycafe.co.nz/ -
Ethos Cafe
100 Morrinsville Rd, Hillcrest, Hamilton 07 974 4527 facebook.com/ethoshamilton/ -
Everybody Eats
306 Onehunga Mall, Auckland 021 856 884 https://everybodyeats.nz/ -
Falafel Gourmet
195 Hardy St, Nelson 03 545 6220 facebook.com/p/Falafel-Gourmet-100054433872183/ -
Falafel Metro
01/45 Grey St, Shop 101, Tauranga 07 579 5424 -
Far East Coffee Co
Shed, 5/67 Awapuni Rd, Gisborne 021 917 439 fareast.co.nz/ -
Fat Dog Cafe
1161 Arawa Street, Rotorua 07 347 7586 fatdogcafe.co.nz/ -
Fidel’s
234 Cuba Street, Wellington (04) 801 6868 mail@fidelscafe.com -
Five Star Vietnamese Restaurant
8/250 Clyde Rd, Fendalton Village Mall, Christchurch 03 351 7178 facebook.com/fivestarsvnrestaurant/ -
Flagship Eatery
14 Childers Rd, Gisborne 06 281 0372 flagshipeatery.co.nz/ -
Flame
151 Devon Street East, New Plymouth 06 758 0030 myflame.co.nz/ -
Flatbread Jack
Mobile Food Truck, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga 022 187 3791 https://flatbreadjack.weebly.com/
10 Esplanade, Whitianga
Thankfully, there are many vegetarian options available in most restaurants and fast food outlets these days. Usually they are on the main menu and some places use a symbol to make them easily recognised.
You do have to be careful, because even these days some folks don’t understand what “vegetarian” means. Fish is often considered vegetarian, oyster and fish sauce can be in curries, cheese often contains calf rennet, wine can contain isinglass (from fish swim bladders), etc. Make sure you check with the waiter if you’re unsure.
It can be a good idea to check the menu online, or phone ahead of time, especially if you are looking for a vegan meal. While vegetarian meals are commonly on menus, vegan meals often are not. Good chefs will be able to whip something yummy up, but generally appreciate knowing in advance you’re coming. Be sure not to be too difficult to please and thank them profusely afterward. This helps to encourage a favourable opinion of vegetarians and ensures they’re inspired to try again.
You do have to be careful, because even these days some folks don’t understand what “vegetarian” means. Fish is often considered vegetarian, oyster and fish sauce can be in curries, cheese often contains calf rennet, wine can contain isinglass (from fish swim bladders), etc. Make sure you check with the waiter if you’re unsure.
It can be a good idea to check the menu online, or phone ahead of time, especially if you are looking for a vegan meal. While vegetarian meals are commonly on menus, vegan meals often are not. Good chefs will be able to whip something yummy up, but generally appreciate knowing in advance you’re coming. Be sure not to be too difficult to please and thank them profusely afterward. This helps to encourage a favourable opinion of vegetarians and ensures they’re inspired to try again.