Best Southside Brisbane Vegan Restaurants
Brisbane’s southside is a treasure trove for plant-based food lovers. From the bohemian laneways of West End to the family-friendly suburbs of Mount Gravatt, there’s a vegan or vegan-friendly spot waiting to be discovered around every corner. Here are ten of the best.
1. Vegan Restaurant West End — West End
Address: 5/209 Boundary St, West End QLD 4101
Phone: (07) 3844 4767
Hours: Wed–Sat lunch & dinner · Sun dinner only
A true institution on Boundary Street — arguably Brisbane’s most plant-based-friendly strip. West End is the southside’s creative, multicultural heartbeat, packed with independent shops, galleries, and incredible food from every corner of the globe. This spot serves up masterfully crafted Chinese-style vegan dishes: Mongolian noodles, vegan duck, satay chicken, and mock prawns that fool even dedicated meat-eaters. Wise quotes on the walls, free parking out back, and prices that won’t hurt the wallet make it a must-visit.
2. Vegeme — South Brisbane
Address: Shop 9/220 Melbourne St, South Brisbane QLD 4101
Phone: (07) 3846 2723
Hours: Tue–Sat lunch & dinner
Tucked along Melbourne Street, Vegeme is a fully vegetarian and largely vegan restaurant just a short stroll from South Bank’s parklands and the Queensland Museum. South Brisbane is perfectly positioned between the CBD and West End, buzzing with arts, culture, and great food. Vegeme’s pan-Asian menu spans laksa, bibimbap, okonomiyaki, and stinky tofu, all served at remarkably good value. Visitors from Sydney and Melbourne regularly declare it one of Australia’s best vegetarian restaurants.
3. Loving Hut Brisbane — Mount Gravatt
Address: Suite 2/1420 Logan Rd, Mount Gravatt QLD 4122
Phone: (07) 3219 4118
Hours: Tue–Fri lunch & dinner · Sat all day
A fully vegan restaurant on Logan Road offering a remarkable range of cuisines under one roof — from pasta carbonara and dumplings to tom yum, salt and pepper mushrooms, and vegan satay. Mount Gravatt is a well-connected southern suburb popular with families and students, with Westfield Garden City nearby. Loving Hut’s generous portions, friendly owners, and outstanding value for money have earned it a devoted monthly following. There’s even a rear event space for group dining.
4. Pawpaw Café — Woolloongabba
Address: 898 Stanley St E, Woolloongabba QLD 4102
Phone: (07) 3891 5100
Hours: Tue–Sat from 7am · Wed–Sat dinner from 5:30pm
A southside Brisbane institution with over 3,600 reviews, Pawpaw Café sits on Stanley Street in Woolloongabba — the lively suburb known for its proximity to The Gabba. The Southeast Asian-inspired menu is brimming with vegan-friendly options, from crème brûlée French toast to fresh fish tacos and celebrated cinnamon rolls. Friendly staff, beautiful interiors, and a relaxed ambience make this a go-to for brunches and weeknight dinners alike.
5. Little Black Pug — Mount Gravatt
Address: 6/1297 Logan Rd, Mount Gravatt QLD 4122
Phone: 0435 259 677
Hours: Tue–Sat 7am–2pm
One of Brisbane’s best-loved cafés, Little Black Pug is a dog-themed brunch destination with a creatively named menu and a genuinely warm community feel. Staff remember your face and your dog’s name — and there’s even a dog-friendly menu. Mount Gravatt’s Logan Road café strip is home to some of the southside’s best eating, and Little Black Pug leads the pack. With extensive vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options including legendary GF waffles, no dietary need goes unmet.
6. Clove n’ Honey — Stones Corner
Address: 25/405 Logan Rd, Stones Corner QLD 4120
Phone: 0411 713 206
Hours: Mon–Sun 6:30am–3pm
A beautifully styled Asian-fusion café in the increasingly popular Stones Corner Village precinct. Stones Corner sits between Greenslopes and Coorparoo, known for its antique shops, boutiques, and a growing café scene. Clove n’ Honey’s lush plant-filled interior sets the tone for a menu that surprises — expect creative dishes beyond café basics, presented with care and served in generous portions. The chicken on waffle has achieved near-legendary status among regulars.
7. Paper Moon Coffee House — Annerley
Address: 257 Annerley Rd, Annerley QLD 4103
Phone: 0408 135 812
Hours: Wed–Thu 7am–2pm · Fri–Sat 8am–2pm
A cosy, characterful café with a quietly vegan-friendly spirit on Annerley Road. Annerley is a relaxed, affordable inner-south suburb popular with young families and creatives, sitting just 5km from the city. Paper Moon’s quirky interior, covered dog-friendly backyard, and Bear Bones coffee beans have made it a neighbourhood institution. The house-made guacamole nachos and vegan muffins are worth a special trip, and the laid-back atmosphere makes it the kind of place you settle in and lose track of time.
8. M.Y. Roasting Café — Yeronga
Address: 82 Hyde Rd, Yeronga QLD 4104
Phone: (07) 3848 7870
Hours: Mon–Sun from 6am (closes 1:30–2:30pm)
A beloved early-morning café in Yeronga, a peaceful riverside suburb between Annerley and Moorooka. M.Y. Roasting is a warm community hub with a dog park out front and a menu that caters well to plant-based diners — think mushroom and mango quinoa bowls, green smoothies, and a rotating chef’s specials board. Strong coffee, swift service, and a friendly team make this a wonderful start to any southside morning.
9. Mirchh Masala — Woolloongabba
Address: 3/110 Logan Rd, Woolloongabba QLD 4102
Phone: (07) 3088 2195
Hours: Mon–Sun 9am–10pm
A pure vegetarian Indian restaurant and grocery on Logan Road, Mirchh Masala is a long-standing favourite for plant-based Indian street food on Brisbane’s southside. The masala dosa, chole bhature, aloo paratha, and thali sets are all outstanding. The attached Indian grocery store is perfect for picking up speciality ingredients after your meal. Remarkably long opening hours make it one of the most accessible spots on this list.
10. Side Street Café Yeronga — Yeronga
Address: 7/62 Shottery St, Yeronga QLD 4104
Phone: (07) 3857 2842
Hours: Tue–Fri 7am–2pm · Sat 7:30am–1:30pm
A rising star with the highest rating on this list, Side Street Café is a charming bagel and bubble tea shop tucked into a quiet Yeronga side street. Yeronga’s relaxed, tree-lined streets and proximity to Oxley Creek trails make it popular with active locals and young families. House-baked sesame bagels, fluffy dumplings, silky matcha lattes, and fresh açaí bowls make this a delight for plant-based diners. The menu is tight, curated, and executed beautifully — one to watch.
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