Best Westside Brisbane Vegan Restaurants
Brisbane’s westside stretches from the heritage hillside villages of Paddington and Rosalie through the riverside suburbs of Auchenflower, Toowong and Indooroopilly, all the way out to the family-friendly neighbourhoods of Graceville, Sherwood and Kenmore. It’s a quieter, leafier side of the city — and it punches well above its weight when it comes to vegan and plant-based dining. Here are ten of the very best.
1. Yavanna Plant-Based Restaurant — Paddington
Address: Shop 9/2 Latrobe Tce, Paddington QLD 4064
Phone: (07) 3554 0267
Hours: Mon–Sat 5pm–9pm · Sun 10:30am–2:30pm
Perched on Latrobe Terrace with sweeping views toward Mount Coot-tha, Yavanna is one of Brisbane’s finest fully vegan restaurants — and one that consistently surprises first-timers with its ambition. Paddington is a charming hillside suburb of heritage workers’ cottages, boutique galleries, and a thriving dining strip just 4km from the city. Yavanna’s menu is a vegan comfort food greatest hits: seitan steak, vegan parmigiana, KFC-style chicken, salt and pepper squid, and a mud cake that regularly draws gasps. The wine list is genuinely impressive, the owner circulates warmly, and the Hibiscus Fizz cocktail is not to be missed. Book ahead — it fills fast.
2. NAÏM — Paddington
Address: 14 Collingwood St, Paddington QLD 4064
Phone: (07) 3876 4991
Hours: Tue–Sat 8am–2pm & 5pm–9pm · Sun 8am–2pm
One of Brisbane’s most celebrated neighbourhood restaurants, NAÏM serves rich Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavours in a relaxed Paddington cottage just off Latrobe Terrace. The kitchen runs dedicated plant-based menus for both brunch and dinner — no hunting through small print for substitutions. Expect grilled schwarma, baba ghanouj tartlets, stone oven pita, silverbeet börek with whipped tahini, and sharing platters built for lingering over. The Sunday “long lunch” is something of a local institution. Paddington’s antique shops, galleries, and heritage streetscape make NAÏM a perfect half-day outing.
3. It’s Mirchi Healthy Indian — Paddington
Address: 284 Given Tce, Paddington QLD 4064
Phone: 1800 647 244
Hours: Mon–Sun 4:30pm–9:30pm
A fully vegan and vegetarian Indian restaurant with one of the westside’s most theatrical dining concepts — opt for floor seating with cushions and low tables for the “royal Indian” experience, or choose conventional seating with equally impressive results. Given Terrace is one of Paddington’s main dining strips, and Mirchi stands out for its quality organic and gluten-conscious approach. Mains hover around $24, making it remarkable value for the flavour and experience on offer. Mango curry, dhal, house-baked naan, and plant-based butter chicken are highlights. Open seven nights — one of the most accessible dinner options on the entire westside.
4. Paddington Social — Paddington
Address: 167 Given Tce, Paddington QLD 4064
Phone: (07) 3157 8225
Hours: Mon 6:30am–1:30pm · Tue–Sun 6:30am–3pm (Tue–Sat dinner from 5pm)
A much-loved all-day café on Given Terrace serving some of the westside’s most creative and beautifully presented brunch dishes. Paddington’s village character — heritage Queenslanders, independent boutiques, and the Lang Park precinct nearby — makes it a natural destination for a long weekend breakfast. The cabinet is stacked with vegan-friendly pastries and baked goods, while the kitchen turns out dishes like avocado tartine, birria arancini, and a Dubai pistachio croissant that has developed a social media following all its own. Plant-based diners will find solid options throughout the day and dinner menus.
5. Kaffir Lime Café & Vietnamese Restaurant — Milton
Address: Shop 5/16 Baroona Rd, Milton QLD 4064
Phone: 0478 816 768
Hours: Mon–Fri 6:30am–5pm · Sat 7am–3pm
A quietly brilliant Vietnamese café tucked into Milton — a compact, well-connected suburb straddling the Western Freeway just minutes from the CBD and Roma Street Parklands. Regulars say it’s the best place for vegan food in the inner west. The vegan crispy chicken, duck, and tofu are cooked with exceptional skill, and the bánh mì rolls — loaded with fresh fillings in perfectly crusty baguettes — are among the best in Brisbane’s west. The hot chocolate has its own cult following. Family-run, warm, and genuinely passionate about what they put on the plate.
6. Frog N’ Toad Corner Store — Auchenflower
Address: 68 Lang Parade, Auchenflower QLD 4066
Phone: (07) 3371 7823
Hours: Mon–Fri 6am–6pm · Sat–Sun 6am–3pm
A beloved neighbourhood corner store and café in Auchenflower — one of the westside’s most quietly charming suburbs, nestled between Milton and Toowong along the river bend. Frog N’ Toad opens earlier than almost anyone else in the area and is fully licensed, making it equally suitable for a 6am coffee run or an after-work drink. The in-house meals are made with care, the prices are competitive for the area, and the staff have built the kind of loyal community following that only comes from consistently good hospitality. Vegan-friendly options feature throughout the menu.
7. La Grava — Toowong
Address: Suite 1/49 Sherwood Rd, Toowong QLD 4066
Phone: (07) 3871 3835
Hours: Mon 6:30am–1pm · Tue–Fri 6am–2pm (Wed–Fri dinner from 4pm) · Sat–Sun 6:30am–1pm (Sat dinner from 4pm)
A wonderfully versatile café-restaurant in the heart of Toowong, the bustling commercial suburb adjacent to the University of Queensland with excellent rail and bus connections. La Grava opens at 6am for coffee and breakfast, then pivots to Thai-inspired dinners on Wednesday through Saturday evenings. Plant-based diners are well served across both menus — vibrant spicy fried rice, green curry, tom kha with tofu, and a big breakfast loaded with beetroot hummus are among the highlights. The service is warmly personal, regulars are known by name, and the prices are among the best value on the entire westside.
8. Little Beirut — Indooroopilly
Address: 14A Lambert Rd, Indooroopilly QLD 4068
Phone: 0403 980 415
Hours: Wed–Thu 5pm–9pm · Fri–Sat 12pm–10pm · Sun 12pm–9pm
A lively Lebanese restaurant with an outstanding plant-based spread in Indooroopilly — a well-connected western suburb 7km from the CBD, popular with families and students, and home to one of Queensland’s busiest shopping centres. Little Beirut’s generous meze platters, hummus, tabbouleh, fattoush, kibbeh, and smoky eggplant dips are almost entirely vegan-adaptable, and the kitchen is happy to guide dietary requirements. On weekends, belly dancing adds to a festive atmosphere that makes this a go-to for group dinners and celebrations. Generous, authentic, and genuinely warm.
9. Hunter & Scout Café — Graceville
Address: 7/327 Honour Ave, Graceville QLD 4075
Phone: 0405 164 766
Hours: Mon–Sun 7am–2pm
A garden gem in Graceville — a quiet, tree-lined riverside suburb on the western rail line, beloved for its Queenslander streetscapes and strong community feel. Hunter & Scout has built a devoted following for its beautifully presented food, exceptional service, and lush outdoor garden dining area that feels more like a private courtyard than a suburban café. Creative daily specials, cacio e pepe scrambled eggs, and a kitchen that genuinely cares about quality make every visit worthwhile. Plenty of vegetable-forward and plant-based options sit naturally alongside the full menu.
10. Good Grace Café & Restaurant — Kenmore
Address: 7A Princeton St, Kenmore QLD 4069
Phone: (07) 3148 5123
Hours: Mon–Tue 8am–2:30pm · Wed–Sat 8am–9pm · Sun 8am–2:30pm
A standout all-day café and restaurant in Kenmore — a leafy, family-friendly suburb in Brisbane’s outer west, known for its community spirit and proximity to the D’Aguilar Range bushland. Good Grace is one of the few westside spots open for dinner midweek, making it especially valuable for the Kenmore and Chapel Hill communities. The kitchen produces genuinely impressive food — the house-made gnocchi is described by regulars as the best in Brisbane — alongside a plant-friendly breakfast and brunch menu with excellent coffee. Dog-friendly, welcoming, and well worth the drive west.
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