Fortunately for vegetarians, it is no longer a big deal to find a restaurant that meets their demands, unlike a few decades ago. There are numerous places for breakfast, lunch and dinner and also pleasant spaces where you can enjoy vegan and organic snacks in good company. Many of these use homemade recipes that retain the typical taste of the original flavors. Moreover, the gastronomic level in Madrid is very high and the fundamental aspect is that every dish is tasty and tastes good, so living in Madrid will not be a problem at all!
First you have to keep in mind the Spanish meal times that will probably be different from those you are used to. Lunch is usually from 13:00 to 16:00. The dinners or tapas, a typical Spanish dish in the form of a snack, varies from 20:00 to 23:00, sometimes on weekends you arrive even at midnight. Eating in Madrid’s vegan restaurants may take longer than the solid, but it’s definitely worth it.
Are you wondering what the cost of meals in Madrid is? A typical fast food meal costs 7.90 euros while in a cheap restaurant the price is around 12, 50 euros.
Avocado Love
This restaurant is a must for all avocado lovers. It is a vegan restaurant, but it is different from other classic vegetarian restaurants, with a menu that includes gluten-free Mediterranean dishes and incredible flavors. The bright restaurant has a tropical atmosphere thanks to the wallpaper with tropical vegetation, wooden tables and wicker chairs.
B13 Bar
In the heart of the Malasaña district, you will find this small vegan restaurant where you can enjoy a wide variety of dishes, both sweet and savory, made without any animal ingredients. The menu includes egg-free potato omelet, hot rolls, burgers, kebabs, hot dogs, milkshakes, cakes, etc.
Level Veggie Bistro
This restaurant in the Ibiza district, opposite Retiro Park, offers a wide variety of dishes. It is characterized by a closed terrace overlooking the park while at the back there is a vertical garden. If you come to this restaurant you should definitely try the skewers with mushroom pesto and basil and the crêpes of chickpeas. It also offers dishes for people with intolerances or allergies to nuts and gluten.
A Burgers - Dirty Vegan Burgers by Taster - Huertas
This restaurant offers a menu of vegan burgers with unbeatable flavors, with ingredients such as crispy "bacon" and soft slices of "cheese" and tasty homemade vegan sauces.
Bunny’s Deli - Plant-Based & Organic Foods
In Chueca you can find this restaurant, where you can enjoy a menu consisting of totally vegan dishes and inspired by traditional recipes. Bunny’s Deli is a small place, with attention to every detail and the menu includes soups, salads, traditional stews and desserts.
Vegan pantry - Rivas
In this small shop you can find all kinds of cheese, sausages, frozen food, pizzas, burgers and sausages, but also ice cream, pastries and sweets 100% vegan. They also have a wide variety of organic products.
Molly’s Vegan Market - Aravaca
Molly’s Vegan Market is a vegan store, located in the northwest of Madrid. Here you can find vegan food, cosmetics and supplements.
As for food, they have a bit of everything: Violife, Mommus and Cheeses, a wide assortment of soy sauces and yogurt.
Vegan Planet - Lavapiés
Planeta Vegano is a physical and online vegan store founded in 2009. The first vegan store in Madrid. At Planeta Vegano you can find a wide range of proposals and food products 100% vegetable and free of genetic modification, without eggs, milk, honey and not tested on animals.
Both in the physical store and online, you’ll find everything from vegetable sausages to vegan cheeses, vegetable pate, ice cream, vegetable drinks and sauces.