Where to eat vegan in Kyiv: 5 places to try
What to order, what it costs, and where to find all-vegan menus.
Vegan food in Kyiv goes well beyond salads. You’ll find plant-based takes on borscht and shawarma, seitan burgers, falafel, hummus, tofu dishes, and desserts made without dairy or eggs.
This guide focuses on everyday vegan meals rather than raw food, with options ranging from quick street food to sit-down dining.
We’ve picked five places for different occasions, whether you’re looking for breakfast, a quick bite, or a proper dinner. Some are fully vegan, while others have mixed menus with plenty of plant-based options. Here’s what each place is best for, what to order, and roughly how much you can expect to spend.
Start with Sereda or Green 13. At the other places on this list, check the vegan labels or ask about the ingredients before ordering.
Sereda: vegan breakfasts and desserts
Type: all-vegan café
Best for: breakfast, desserts, or a break while exploring Podil
Sereda is on Nyzhnii Val, a short walk from Kontraktova Square. Everything here is vegan, including the baked goods and desserts, so there’s no need to double-check the ingredients before ordering.
It’s not just a dessert stop, either. The menu includes breakfasts, borscht, sandwiches, onigiri, and savory pastries. If you’re exploring Podil, Sereda is easy to work into your route for breakfast or a coffee-and-cake break.
What to order:
- “Really Good Borscht” — UAH 188 (≈ $4);
- “Beet & Feta” sandwich — UAH 258 (≈ $6);
- “Breakfast Club” — UAH 268 (≈ $6);
- “Miso + Tempeh” onigiri — UAH 318 (≈ $7);
- “Cherry Satisfyer” cake — UAH 218 (≈ $5).
Where: 39 Nyzhnii Val St.
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Green 13: burgers, rolls, and vegan street food
Type: all-vegan
Best for: a quick, filling lunch in central Kyiv
Green 13 is on Velyka Zhytomyrska Street, close to Landscape Alley and Kyiv’s historic center. It’s an easy lunch stop if you’re sightseeing nearby and want something quick and filling.
The menu covers classic street-food territory: vegan burgers, rolls, falafel, bowls, soups, and desserts. For something a little different, try the “Borscht” roll with soy steak, cashew sour cream, beetroot, beans, and vegetables.
What to order:
- tomato and coconut soup — UAH 139 (≈ $3);
- falafel — UAH 229 (≈ $5);
- “Borscht” roll — UAH 259 (≈ $6);
- cheeseburger — UAH 259 (≈ $6);
- guacamole bowl — UAH 279 (≈ $6).
Where: 40 Velyka Zhytomyrska St.
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FRUIT+VEG: seitan, burgers, and smoothies
Type: vegan and vegetarian café
Best for: a quick bite near Kyiv Central Station
FRUIT+VEG is on Symon Petliura Street, near Universytet metro station and Fomin Botanical Garden. It’s particularly handy if you’ve just arrived in Kyiv, have some time before your train, or are exploring this part of the city center.
The menu leans towards casual comfort food, with sandwiches, shawarma, falafel, hummus, and burgers. Seitan and Beyond Meat are among the plant-based alternatives used in the dishes.
There’s also a selection of smoothies, with combinations such as “Snickers + Espresso,” “Blueberry + Mint,” and “Hemp + Coconut.”
What to order:
- “Olivier + Tartare” — UAH 210 (≈ $5);
- “Snickers + Espresso” smoothie — UAH 230 (≈ $5);
- seitan shawarma — UAH 250 (≈ $5.50);
- fuzhu bowl — UAH 270 (≈ $6);
- seitan cheeseburger — UAH 290 (≈ $6.50).
Where: 16 Symon Petliura St.
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FRUIT+VEG serves both vegan and vegetarian food. If you avoid all animal products, check the vegan label or ask about the ingredients before ordering.
Green Whale: falafel, tofu, and plant-based desserts
Type: mixed menu with vegan options
Best for: groups with different dietary preferences
Green Whale on Klovskyi Uzviz isn’t a vegan restaurant. The kitchen also serves meat, fish, eggs, and dairy, but there are enough plant-based options to put together a full meal.
You can choose from dishes such as hummus with falafel or tofu, coconut lentil dal, and vegan tom yum with tofu. There are plant-based desserts and vegan sweets too.
That makes Green Whale a good choice if you’re eating with friends who don’t all follow the same diet.
What to order:
- coconut lentil dal — UAH 270 (≈ $6);
- vegan coconut tom yum with tofu — UAH 310 (≈ $7);
- hummus with falafel or tofu — UAH 325 (≈ $7);
- vegan sweets — from UAH 115 (≈ $3).
Where: 4 Klovskyi Uzviz.
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The kitchen also handles animal products. If avoiding cross-contact is important to you, ask the staff about preparation before ordering.
Hum:Hum: hummus, curry, and vegan breakfasts
Type: mixed menu with vegan options
Best for: breakfast or lunch in Podil
Hum opened in Podil in 2018 with hummus at the heart of its concept. The menu has grown since then, but the Middle Eastern influence remains.
It’s not an all-vegan restaurant, but there are plant-based choices throughout the menu, from hummus and breakfast dishes to curry and desserts.
You’ll find Hum on Mezhyhirska Street, close to Kontraktova Square, so it’s an easy stop before or after exploring Podil.
What to try:
- classic or beetroot hummus;
- vegan breakfast;
- vegetable curry;
- vegan desserts.
Where: 13/34 Mezhyhirska St.
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Which one should you choose?
For an all-vegan menu, start with Sereda or Green 13. If you’re after breakfast, try Sereda or Hum. For something quick and filling, Green 13 or FRUIT+VEG are good bets.
Head to Sereda for desserts and Hum for hummus and Middle Eastern-inspired food. If you’re eating with a group with different dietary preferences, Green Whale gives everyone more choice.
Location might decide for you: Sereda and Hum are in Podil, Green 13 is close to the historic center, and FRUIT+VEG is handy if you’re arriving by train or exploring the area around Fomin Botanical Garden.
If you’d rather browse more options before deciding, see Visit Kyiv’s guide to vegan and vegetarian places in Kyiv.
What vegans should know before ordering in Kyiv?
A dish labeled “vegetarian” isn’t necessarily vegan. It may contain eggs, dairy, or honey. At places with mixed menus, look for a separate vegan label or ask the staff about the ingredients. If you also follow a gluten-free diet, check each dish separately. Vegan doesn’t automatically mean gluten-free, and ingredients such as wheat-based seitan contain gluten.
One useful phrase to know:
«Ця страва повністю веганська?»
Tsia strava povnistiu vehanska?
“Is this dish completely vegan?”
Menus and prices can change. US dollar equivalents are approximate.
FAQ
Yes. Sereda and Green 13 both have all-vegan menus. Other places on this list serve a mix of vegan, vegetarian, and non-vegan dishes, so check the menu labels or ask about the ingredients before ordering.
Green 13 is a convenient option if you’re exploring Kyiv’s historic center. Sereda and Hum are both in Podil, while FRUIT+VEG is near Universytet metro station and Fomin Botanical Garden.
Sereda serves a vegan version of traditional borscht. For something less conventional, Green 13 has a “Borscht” roll with soy steak, beetroot, beans, and cashew sour cream.
If you want to explore the dish beyond its vegan versions, Visit Kyiv’s guide to Ukrainian cuisine, which explains the history of borscht, varenyky, and other dishes worth trying in Kyiv.
Yes, although it’s worth checking how each dish is prepared. Borscht can be made without meat, while varenyky can come with plant-based fillings such as potato or cabbage. They may still be served with sour cream or butter, and some dough recipes contain eggs, so ask if you’re unsure.
At the places on this list, expect to pay around UAH 140–300 for a soup or smaller dish and roughly UAH 230–400 for burgers, rolls, bowls, and other more substantial meals. Prices change, so it’s worth checking the current menu before you visit.
