Top 13 Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants In Ghana
Restaurants in Ghana offer all kinds of food options that range from local Ghanaian dishes to international cuisines. Foodies looking to explore the culinary scene can find several options in Ghanaian restaurants across the country.
Although Ghanaian foods heavily rely on meats and other animal proteins like fish and eggs, there are still a variety of vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Ghana. You can find international vegetarian and vegan cuisines as well as vegetarian and Vegan Ghanaian dishes. As a vegan, you shouldn't feel left out from experiencing all aspects of our rich Ghanaian culture, especially the delicious food when visiting Ghana.
If you are a traveler, a foreigner or a Ghanaian on a vegetarian or vegan diet, or you are just looking to try something new, these are a list of the top 13 restaurants for Vegetarians and Vegans in Ghana to kick-start your Ghanaian culinary adventure.
1. Tatale Vegan Restaurant
Vegan Pasta
Emerging as a top-rated Ghanaian Vegan restaurant located in the heart of Accra, Tatale is definitely worth a try. This is a vegan restaurant that serves 100% organic plant-based meals inspired by traditional African delicacies.
Their menu outlines a variety of interesting mouth-watering Ghanaian recipes. Dishes such as vegan fufu with almond butter soup, Coconut Dhal with white rice, vegan salad, coconut crumble and vegan Jollof rice with some vegetable accompaniments are just a few examples of the foods they serve. They also serve starters like soups and juices, vegan main course meals, vegan desserts, vegan side dishes, vegan smoothies, fresh vegan juices, cold drinks and hot drinks. You can dine in to enjoy their calm ambiance or call to order for a home delivery.
Location
18th Ln, Oxford Street, Osu, Close to Global House, Accra
Contact
+233 55 386 9739
Opening Days and Hours
Sundays to Fridays- 11:00 am to 9:30 pm
Saturdays- 1:30 pm to 9:30 pm
2. Mahorgany Cafe
Chickpea omelets and grilled tofu sandwich
Mahogarny is a popular vegetarian and vegan restaurant and doubles as an organic products shop.
They offer several food options that include vegan wraps, green salads, fruit salads, guinea beans, coconut curry, mushroom sauces, rice dishes, burgers, pasta, smoothies, soups, desserts, teas and juices. Mahorgany is ideal for breakfast and lunch dine in or you can order a takeout.
My favorite is their baobab ice cream. I love that natural creamy taste and how it melts on the tongue perfectly. You don’t have to be vegan to enjoy their food. Sometimes I just want to try new foods and I wasn't disappointed. Many of their ingredients are sourced from local farmers as they prioritize using fresh organic ingredients as much as possible.
Locations
1st Location- Afrikiko Complex
2nd Location- First floor of A&C mall in East Legon.
Contact
+233 50 228 7389
Opening Days and Hours
Mondays to Saturdays- 10:00 am to 8:30 pm
Sundays- 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm
3. Gaia Organics Cafe and Retail
Mediterranean quinoa and lentil salad
Although Gaia Organics Cafe typically serves vegetarian staples, they have great vegetarian and vegan options too. Simply request to see their vegan menu and select from the list of vegan options available. Strict Vegan options aren’t so many but still worth a try. Their friendly staff will be happy to recommend something you'll enjoy!
They serve vegan breakfast, lunch, sweets, coffee and teas, specifically; vegan pancakes, oats with almonds, brown rice, salads, carrot cake, green and fruit juices and smoothies... the list goes on. Eat away, foodie! You can grab a takeout meal during your busy days or choose a serene spot in the cafe to relax with a sip of “kombucha”.
Their space is aesthetic and exudes beauty, with their colorful interior design which has a sophisticated combination of art and greenery. Plus, you can buy all types of organic and plant-based products to take home.
Location
Dzorwulu Nii Nortei street opposite E-Plaza, 2, Accra.
Contact
+233 50 064 3999
Opening Days and Hours
Mondays to Fridays- 8:30 am to 7:00 pm
Saturdays- 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Closed on Sundays
4. Green Eats Salad Bar
Cucumber-Tuna Sushi Roll
This salad bar is located in the heart of Accra, and is a great option for vegetarians and vegans looking for some great salad options. You can enjoy their variety of vegan tacos, sandwiches, and stir-fried pasta while enjoying the ambiance.
Their staff are also friendly and always ready to recommend something from their menu to suit your preference. If you love a botanical nature setting with great vibes and enjoy some calming music, this is the best spot. Bring along a friend or partner and enjoy a good conversation over great food.
Location
Find them at Nyaniba Estates Park, 36 Osu Crescent, Accra, Ghana
Opening Days and Hours
Mondays to Saturdays- 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Closed on Sundays
Contact
+233 26 787 8264
5. Purple Café
Hummus platter topped with roasted veg and walnuts, and served with Cassava crispy bread
Find this hidden plant-based gem in Osu where captivating artistry envelops you. Their well-thought-out seating, and interior design with art and colors, create an interesting ambience that will draw you in for just a sip of tea.
Don't miss out on their delicious continental vegan foods. Keep in mind that they serve non-vegan foods too but still a must-try for any plant-based foodie! Their space is also quite small so it can get a bit crowded sometimes. If that is something that makes you uncomfortable you can opt for a takeout instead.
Vegetarian and vegan foods you can try are their plant-based cakes, salads, gourmet wraps, healthy loaded vegan pizza, fruit salad desserts, smoothies, juices, teas and even wellness shots.
Location
Inside Roots Apartment, 15th lane Osu- 202 G Y Odoi St, Accra
Open Days and Hours
Mondays to Sundays- 8:00 am to 10:30 pm
Contact
+233 50 698 6090
6. Vegan King GH
Green Salad with Avocado and Tofu
I love this vegan restaurant for its creativity with its food and recipes. If you have ever thought Ghana didn’t have great vegan options, then Vegan King will show you otherwise. They are known as the one vegan restaurant that gives you different variety of vegan foods from across the world.
If you love the popular Middle Eastern dish savory hummus, then Vegan King is the best place to try vegan hummus which is just as creamy and well seasoned, ready to be served as a dip for vegan bread or burrito.
You can try their vegan fried rice, mushroom sauce, tofu with chili sauce, and yummy tomato chicken peas sauce. You can also just opt for their yummy lunch box that consists of food options like rice, bean curd, and vegetables which are a few examples of their tasty meals.
Their food is great and affordable. Join their monthly meal plan and enjoy a month-long of delicious vegetarian and vegan foods.
Location
Contact
+233 55 665 0441
Opening Days and Hours
Mondays to Saturdays- 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Closed on Sundays
7. Simret Ethiopian Restaurant
Simret Ethiopian Restaurant
This is a small family run restaurant that offers some vegetarian and vegan dishes as part of their menu options which are freshly cooked without artificial additives. Some of the meals you can find on the vegetarian and vegan side of their menu include; Miser Wat (Lentil Stew), Alicha (Split White peas or Chick Peas), shirt, mixed vegetables and Spinach/Collard Greed.
Anytime I visit this restaurant, I don't leave until I have had a cup of their freshly roasted Ethiopian Arabica coffee or aromatic spice tea. You should try it if you love coffee or tea.
Location
Villa Almaz, 7A, South Ridge Street, Roman Ridge, Accra
Contact
+233 507 408938
Opening Days and Hours
Tuesdays to Saturdays- 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Closed on Sundays and Mondays
8. Sunshine Salad Bar
Sunshine Salad Bar
This is another restaurant you can try out as a vegetarian or vegan in Ghana even though they don't just serve vegetarian and vegan dishes. This restaurant serves different types of foods and their mission is to serve healthy organic food to its guests. I have tried out some meals from their vegetarian and vegan menu section and I must say, they don't disappoint. You can try dishes like their spice tofu salad, mango avocado salad, crispy noodle salad, Creamy hummus topped with whole chickpeas and many more. If you love salads, you will love this restaurant.
Location
3rd Street, 11 Lane Osu, Accra
Contact
Event Management:
+233 (0) 244 383 064
Takeout/Delivery:
+233 (0) 244 315 703
Landline:
+233 (0) 302 780 599
Opening Days and Hours
Mondays to Saturdays- 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Closed on Sundays
9. Buka Restaurant
Gari Fotor (cassava flakes with tomato sauce) and fried plantains
Buka restaurant is not primarily a vegetarian or vegan restaurant but I love their Vega menu options so much I thought they deserved to be on the list. The aesthetic of this restaurant is beautiful with its modern African theme. Their Vegan options are few but trust me, after trying it, you are likely to visit there a few more times to have more of their food. Some of my favorite vegetarian and vegan dishes on their menu include Veggie beans stew, Veggie okro stew, Veggie Groundnut Soup, Veggie Kontomere, Veggie Light Soup, Veggie Kebabs and Veggie Curry.
Location
Contact
+233 55 649 2290
Opening Days and Hours
Mondays to Saturdays- 12:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Closed on Sundays
Check Out Buka Restaurant on Instagram
10. Health Valley Ghana (Snacks & Juices)
A glass of Orange Juice
Check out the finest vegan and vegetarian kebabs, salads and juices at Health Valley Ghana. While primarily a vegetarian restaurant, they also offer vegan options which are a must-try. Explore their menu and food whenever you are in the neighborhood
Location
Located at 303 Haatso-Atomic Rd, Accra
Opening Days and Hours
Mondays to Saturdays- 7:30 am to 7:00 pm
Closed on Sundays
Contact
+233 54 569 0597
11. Pat Vegetarian Health Food and Products
Vegan Jollof Rice and Fried Plantains
This is a local “chop bar” (Ghanaian local restaurant) that serves Ghanaian dishes prepared in a vegan style. You can choose from multiple options like Vegan waakye, vegan fufu with light soup and accompanied with mushrooms, boiled yam or plantain with cocoyam leaves sauce, vegan jollof rice with salad, beans with avocados and plantains, vegan drinks and more. This is a local fast food joint so it can get crowded sometimes. You can order out or dine in at this restaurant.
Location
Surveyors junction near the 37 lorry station opposite El Wak Sports Stadium
Contact
+233 24 346 9541
Opening Days and Hours
Mondays to Fridays- 11:30 am to 4:30 pm
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays
Check out Pat Vegetarian Health Food and Products on TripAdvisor
12. Emperor Ital Joint
Craving delicious eats outside of Accra? Well, I’ve got the perfect stop for you. Conveniently located in Victoria Park, in the heart of the Central Region of Ghana. This hidden Ghanaian Vegan restaurant caters to all your cravings serving foodies the best of African-Caribbean Vegan Foods. Feel free to stop by any day for a quick brunch, lunch, dinner or a snack. It’s the ideal stop en route to your Cape Coast Castle exploration.
You can savor good Ghanaian vegan food options like plantain with cocoyam leaf stew (kontomire), vegan fufu, vegan banku with okro soup, vegetable sandwiches, vegan kenkey with pepper, vegan beans with fried plantains, brown rice and Caribbean foods like ital soup. Made with farm-to-table freshness, these vegan dishes are well-seasoned and seasoned, bursting with flavor.
Location
Victoria Boulevard, Cape Coast, Ghana
Contact
+233 24 988 7382
Opening Days and Hours
Sundays to Fridays- 8:00 am to 9:00 pm
Saturdays- 8:00 am to 10:00 pm
13. Asaase Pa Vegan Restaurant and Products
A plate of vegan fried rice
Being Ghana’s OG vegan restaurant, Asaase Pa has been a game changer in raising awareness for the plant-based movement. Their vegan menu features some delectable Ghanaian vegan recipes such as; vegan jollof rice and side salads, vegan fried rice, vegan banku and okro soup along with brown rice, salads and smoothies. This restaurant is a typical local restaurant so keep that in mind if you decide to visit.
Location
2nd, 233 High St, AMA Compound, Accra, Ghana
Opening Days and Hours
Mondays to Fridays- 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Contact
+233 24 444 0660
Check out Asaase Pa Vegan Restaurant and Products on Instagram
Let me know which of these restaurants you would like to try out.
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