As a vegan, it's great to dine out or look at a takeaway menu and be able to order everything, without having to critically read the ingredients list. To guide you to all those blissful places, we publish regular updates listing the best plant-based restaurants in a particular city. These are the best vegan restaurants in Amsterdam.

The Vegan Junk Food Bar

Locations: Staringplein 22 (Amsterdam-West), Marie Heinekenplein 9-10 (Amsterdam-South), Eerste van Swindenstraat 389 (Amsterdam-East), Reguliersdwarsstraaat 57 (Amsterdam-Centre)
Concept: The different locations and menus differ slightly, but in every Vegan Junk Food Bar you enjoy the same quality burgers, hair salads and even seaweed nuggets.
Biggest plus: Large selection, friendly service and always a pleasant atmosphere
Website: www.veganjunkfoodbar.com

Meatless District

Locations: Bilderdijkstraat 65-67 (Amsterdam-West), van Woustraat 189-191 (Amsterdam-South)
Concept: With a modest and seasonal menu (with for example only four main courses) you can enjoy at Meatless District exclusively and meticulously prepared vegan dishes.
Biggest plus: The menu changes regularly, so you will be surprised at every visit.
Website: www.meatlessdistrict.com

Deer Mama

Address: Ceintuurbaan 71
Concept: Breakfast, brunch or dinner: Deer Mama serves exclusively vegan dishes in a homely atmosphere. This address should not be missing from the list of best vegan restaurants in Amsterdam.
Biggest plus: Vegan milkshakes and burgers: a delicious combination.
Website: www.deermama.nl

Mastino V

Address: Bilderdijkstraat 192 H, Amsterdam-West
Concept: Mastino V is the first completely vegan pizzeria in the Netherlands. You'll discover the delicious vegan brie or mozzarella and enjoy an amusing Italian atmosphere.
Biggest plus: Ideal to go there with a meat eater and show him or her how accessible vegan cuisine is.
Website: www.mastinovegan.nl

Vegabond

Address: Leliegracht 16 (Amsterdam-City) Leliegracht 16 (Amsterdam-Centre), De Clercqstraat 48 (Amsterdam-West)
Concept: Here you not only taste surprising vegan products, but you also take them home with you. In this vegan mini market you can shop to your heart's content in the 100% vegan range.
Biggest plus: Delicious lunch in a relaxed setting.
Website: www.vegabond.nl

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