Vegan Places in Istanbul
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79 vegan and vegan-friendly places in Istanbul, Turkey (29 fully vegan).
79 vegan and vegan-friendly places in Istanbul, 29 of them fully vegan. Mostly 71 restaurants and cafes, 6 shops, 1 stay. Cihangir, Karaköy and Kadıköy host most of Istanbul's plant-based dining. Turkish meze, vegan döner and dairy-free baklava have all become easier to find in central neighborhoods. Cuisines covered: turkish, indonesian, middle eastern and anatolian. 9 are admin-reviewed so far; the remaining 70 come from community and OSM imports. 5 are mostly-vegan venues with a small non-vegan menu. Notable spots include Asian Vegan Kitchen Istanbul, Kumin Vegan Lezzetler and Semsür Çiğköfte. Roughly 34% have published opening hours.
Istanbul has 78 vegan and vegan-friendly places mapped on PlantsPack. 25 of these are manually verified 100% vegan — checked against their menus and websites by our editorial team. The split is 71 restaurants, cafes, and bars alongside 6 vegan stores. Most kitchens here are tagged Turkish, Indonesian, and Middle Eastern. Every listing below is free to browse, with no paid placements and no ads.
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Roots Shots
100% vegan venue in Istanbul, Turkey. Listed as vegan-only on HappyCow.
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Frequently asked about vegan Istanbul
How many vegan places are in Istanbul?
79 vegan and vegan-friendly places in Istanbul, Turkey on PlantsPack, including 29 fully vegan, 6 vegan shops, 1 vegan-friendly stay.
Are there fully vegan restaurants in Istanbul?
Yes - 29 spots serve no animal products at all. The remaining 50 places are vegan-friendly, with plant-based options on the menu.
What kind of vegan food can I find in Istanbul?
The scene covers turkish, indonesian, middle eastern, anatolian, plus cafes, bakeries, and stores stocking vegan products. Use the category filter above to narrow down.
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