Best Vegan Food in Brunswick East Melbourne — 2026 Guide
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| No-cost pick | Luna | | Best with kids | The Common Room | | Hidden spot | Sunny Works | | Bad weather pick | Mia |
1. Nell’s — 366 Thomas Grove, Brunswick East VIC 3024
What it is: (vegan food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $21-28 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The space seats about 40 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Elm Grove is usually fine.
Order this: The crispy chicken ($27) — solid
2. Ada’s — 40 Brunswick Lane, Brunswick East VIC 3024
What it is: (vegan food) The one that surprised us Cost: $8-13 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The room holds 46 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Try this: The seasonal special ($13) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Brunswick East roaster — ask which one.
3. Nico House — 116 Creek Parade, Brunswick East VIC 3024
What it is: (vegan food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $15-24 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
Capacity is around 42 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
4. Table — 110 Creek Parade, Brunswick East VIC 3024
What it is: (vegan food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $17-23 per person Best for: families
Capacity is around 30 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
5. Hugo Union — 211 Creek Parade, Brunswick East VIC 3024
What it is: (vegan food) A quiet achiever Cost: $18-24 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
Capacity is around 56 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Worth knowing: The charcuterie board ($21) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
6. Marco — 309 Thomas Grove, Brunswick East VIC 3024
What it is: (vegan food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $10-24 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
Capacity is around 33 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
The Reality of Brunswick East
Lygon Street extends into Brunswick East with cafes and Italian heritage. CERES environmental park. The best vegan food options here reflect Brunswick East’s character. For Brunswick East locals and anyone in the area, you’ll find that the suburb rewards people who actually explore beyond the main strip. Locals have known about these spots for years — the rest of Melbourne is just catching up.
7. Leo’s — 207 Elm Grove, Brunswick East VIC 3024
What it is: (vegan food) A solid local spot Cost: $21-27 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
Capacity is around 36 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
8. New Bench — 249 Creek Parade, Brunswick East VIC 3024
What it is: (vegan food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $13-18 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The space seats about 44 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Elm Grove is usually fine.
9. Store — 364 Elm Grove, Brunswick East VIC 3024
What it is: (vegan food) The one that surprised us Cost: $18-27 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The room holds 31 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
10. Mia’s — 147 Creek Parade, Brunswick East VIC 3024
What it is: (vegan food) No-frills excellence Cost: $10-21 per person Best for: groups
Capacity is around 64 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Brunswick Lane is usually fine.
Get the: The daily soup ($15) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
11. Red Mill — 363 Elm Grove, Brunswick East VIC 3024
What it is: (vegan food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $9-18 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The room holds 55 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
12. Kai’s — 310 Blake Drive, Brunswick East VIC 3024
What it is: (vegan food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $8-18 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The space seats about 60 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Brunswick East farmers market when it runs.
Explore More
- West Footscray Best Vegan Food — same vibe, different suburb
- Brunswick East Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Brunswick East Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Brunswick East Complete Guide — everything about Brunswick East
- Compare Suburbs — see how Brunswick East stacks up
- All Brunswick East Guides — everything we’ve written
FAQ
What are the best best vegan food options in Brunswick East?
Cellar is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Brunswick East good for best vegan food?
Yes. Brunswick East has 12+ genuine options. The scene is growing and well worth exploring.
What is Brunswick East known for?
Lygon Street extends into Brunswick East with cafes and Italian heritage.
How far is Brunswick East from Melbourne CBD?
Brunswick East is 5km, 15min tram, 12min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Brunswick East is the kind of suburb you move to for practical reasons and stay for the character. Give it six months. You’ll stop driving to the inner city for everything.
Last updated: March 2026
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
