7 cafes and restaurants in Riga that vegetarians and vegans will enjoy

Miit 

/ Vegetarian and vegan cuisine, lots of desserts and good coffee /

Wooden table that’s convenient for work, good coffee, many desserts and huge sandwiches make this place popular among locals and foreigners. 

We recommend: a sandwich with pickled carrots for breakfast and a vegan bounty for dessert.

Nirvana 

/ Peaceful atmosphere and unusual desserts /

Nirvana is famous for its sugar-free and gluten-free desserts. They also offer varied raw food menu, a large selection of vegan options and many types of tea from China, Japan and India. And yet most importantly – atmosphere of calm and peace. 

We recommend: raw beet-apple-carrot balls with prunes, walnuts and cashews in creamy dried tomato sauce. For dessert — raspberry cake with plums and raisins.

Rama 

/ Indian island in the heart of Riga /

Rama is a vegetarian restaurant in Riga, where everything reminds of India: music, incense and aromas of spices, large plates of trays on which, according to Indian tradition, foods of all tastes should be present.

We recommend: Bengali sabji with paneer (vegetables with spices and cottage cheese) or vegetarian shashlik, and for dessert – oriental sweets.

Vegstop

The first and only 100% vegan Street Food concept in Latvia. They started business in the beginning of 2019 and their offering is already recognised among local vegan and burger fans. Burgers and wraps made with love, not containing any animal ingredients, while in terms of taste and richness are not far from the classics.

Friendly staff and a good place for realizing that vegan cuisine and plant-based food can be tasty and self-sufficient.

Kozy Eats 

/ Pet-friendly place /

Cozy place with a large selection of vegan snacks and full meals. Kozy Eats welcomes everyone: vegetarians and more. 

We recommend: fried cauliflower or soy chicken wrap, cheese and fresh salad. Also, check out the burgers.

Maza Terapija 

/ Peaceful oasis in a wooden house on Baznīcas street /

A cozy place in a wooden house in the heart of Riga. Inside, Maza Terapija always smells like fragrant pumpkin soup.

We recommend: be sure to try this soup, and if you don’t like the taste of pumpkin — select spicy solyanka with soy chicken. Out of salads — we vote for vegetarian olivier.

Stock Pot 

/ Creative Asian Cuisine /

Stock Pot is a favorite dining spot among locals. Vegetarian Middle Eastern dishes are served here from Indochina, Caucasus and Mediterranean regions, which are simple and quickly prepared. There are always a lot of people here, so finding a free table is great luck. 

The menu in Stock Pot changes every day and is published on the site a week in advance. 

Recommended: vegetarian tom yum and curry with purple potatoes and tofu. 

Mr.Fox 

/ A place where it’s great to grab a sandwich to go /

This popular place in the Quiet Center is not entirely vegetarian but there are many healthy, delicious options on the menu without fish or meat. Separate list of options for takeaway: granola, salads, sandwiches and cool drinks including kombucha. 

We recommend: coconut porridge, avocado toast or frittata with goat cheese, mushrooms and vegetables.