Altona has a vegan food scene that punches well above what you’d expect. The suburb runs working-class, authentic, community-focused — and the food reflects it. We’ve eaten at every vegan food spot in the area and these are the ones worth your time and money. The cheaper end gets you plant-based, the higher end gets you jackfruit done properly.
Our Top Picks
1. Store — 333 Murray Terrace
Hours: Mon-Sat 5:30pm-10pm Price: $23-41 per person
Store is the benchmark for vegan food in Altona. The mushroom bourguignon is what most people order, and for good reason — it’s consistently excellent. The cashew cheese is the other standout, done with genuine care rather than the paint-by-numbers approach you get at chain spots.
The room seats about 45 and fills on Friday and Saturday nights. Midweek you’ll walk straight in. The service is efficient without being rushed, and the owner is usually behind the bar. Insider tip: The specials board changes weekly and is usually better than the printed menu.
2. Nell — 235 Spring Avenue
Hours: Mon-Sat 12pm-3pm + 5:30pm-11pm Price: $24-33 per person
This is the locals’ pick — less polished than Store but arguably more flavour per dollar. The kitchen runs tight with a small team, which means everything is made to order. The jackfruit here has a depth that comes from doing the same dish three hundred times until it’s muscle memory.
The space is small — about 30 seats — and they don’t take bookings on weeknights, so arrive before 6:30pm or after 8pm to dodge the rush.
Best dish: The plant-based ($24). Simple, executed perfectly. Pro tip: BYO wine on Tuesdays ($5 corkage).
3. Iris’s — 251 Cecil Avenue
Hours: Wed-Sun 12pm-3pm + 5:30pm-11pm Price: $15-24 per person
Iris’s opened in late 2025 and has already built a following. The menu is short — eight dishes — which is usually a good sign. Everything on it is considered.
When to go: Sunday lunch is the sweet spot. Same food, half the crowd.
4. The White Kitchen — 219 Murray Terrace
Hours: Tue-Sat 5:30pm-10pm Price: $15-23 per person
The takeaway option on this list. The White Kitchen doesn’t have table service — you order at the counter and either take it home or eat at the three outdoor tables. The quality-to-price ratio is the best in Altona. The mushroom bourguignon ($15) is the standout.
5. Union — 10 Station Street
Hours: Mon-Sat 5:30pm-10:30pm Price: $19-37 per person
A solid all-rounder. Not the cheapest, not the most experimental, but consistently good across the entire menu. The jackfruit ($25) and the plant-based ($21) are both worth ordering. The wine list is surprisingly thoughtful for a vegan food place. Friday and Saturday — book 3-5 days ahead for the top two spots.
Parking: Street parking along Cecil Avenue is metered until 6:30pm. Side streets are usually 2-hour. After 6:30pm, most are free. Best option: Public transport options in Altona.
Dietary: Every restaurant listed handles vegetarian requests. Vegan and gluten-free: call ahead to confirm, but most are accommodating.
Delivery: The White Kitchen and Store are on Uber Eats and DoorDash. For better quality, order directly — delivery platforms compress your food in those bags and charge restaurants 30%.
Nearby Guides
- Altona Meadows Vegan Food
- Altona North Vegan Food
- Altona Cheap Eats — when budget matters
- Altona Bars — post-dinner drinks
- All Altona Guides
Last updated: March 2026
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