5 best vegetarian cafes in St. Petersburg

People come to vegetarian cuisine for a variety of reasons. Someone loses weight or takes care of health in this way, but the majority consciously makes a choice in favor of "green" food for humane reasons. After all, it is much more pleasant to eat a delicious dish, for the sake of the creation of which not a single living creature has suffered, and true adherents of a vegetarian lifestyle cannot do otherwise. However, in order to have confidence in the humanity of food, you either need to cook it yourself or choose special cafes. The first is not always possible due to the complexity of preparing the most interesting and healthy dishes and the frequent need to dine somewhere in the city during working hours or with friends, while the second requires knowledge of the best places, which, fortunately, are many in St. Petersburg.

Vegetarian cafes are an excellent solution for everyone who cares about our little brothers and the environment, as well as for lovers of atmospheric places and original dishes.Even a person who is far from the "green" ideology will appreciate them, because they amaze the imagination with a variety of tasty and healthy food, breaking all stereotypes about the scarcity and monotony of vegetarian food. Only in these cafes you can find a myriad of variations of salads, rolls, soups, main courses, pizza and pastries without meat and fish. Some of the best vegetarian cafes in St. Petersburg have gone even further and included a whole list of vegan items on the menu, where dairy products are replaced with plant-based ingredients. Sometimes people like such solutions so much that they even go beyond vegetarian establishments, as happened with Latte coffee with coconut, almond and soy milk.

TOP 5 best vegetarian cafes in St. Petersburg

5 Rada & K

"Rada & K" is one of the best not too expensive vegetarian establishments in St. Petersburg. The cost of most soups, salads and main courses varies from 90 to 130 rubles, and the most affordable options will cost only 50 rubles, making the cafe suitable for frequent visits. Although the daily menu of the company does not have such an abundance as at more expensive establishments, every connoisseur of vegetarian or vegan cuisine will easily find a treat to their liking. The cafe is famous for its simple and most healthy food without dyes, preservatives, as well as without eggs and yeast, allowing visitors to relax and not worry about the composition of the dishes.At the same time, here you can find not only Indian dishes, but also well-known cutlets, Russian pea soup, beetroot, fur coat, Olivier, of course, in a vegan version.

In addition to delicious food, the cafe's advantages include an eco-friendly interior and an active cultural life, including culinary master classes, lectures, and concerts. There is good news for homebodies too – Rada & K dishes can be ordered through Delivery Club, Fasteda and Bampsi.

4 Jiva Burgers

Vegetarian burger on Belinsky Street in the very center of St. Petersburg is the most popular representative of the Jiva Burgers chain. The original design of the hall in a hipster style, convenient location and a reasonable price-quality ratio have made the cafe a favorite place not only for vegetarians, but also for many other connoisseurs of atmospheric surroundings and natural dishes. Despite the fact that most of the menu is fast food, this chain is known as a healthy food cafe. When preparing burgers and other food, only natural plant ingredients are used here without preservatives and without the addition of eggs and butter.

A special advantage of the best vegetarian fast food cafe in St. Petersburg is an individual approach to each visitor, because in "Jiva Burgers" you can create your perfect burger by choosing a bun, a vegetarian cutlet and topping to your liking. Having supplemented the order with the soup of the day, rolls or dessert, in the cafe you can have a full lunch at a very nice price, because on weekdays from 12.00 to 18.00 there is a 20% discount on the entire menu.

3 Dill

"Ukrop" is one of the most extensive networks of vegetarian cafes. To date, it includes as many as four points, the largest and most famous of which was the cafe-buffet on Marata Street, the first of the network. A two-story establishment with a bistro on the ground floor and a cafe with an abundance of raw food desserts on the second, it offers a very wide range of items, a special place among which is occupied by specialties based on black dough, including pizza and rolls, as well as bright desserts, cocktails made from natural fruit and vegetable juices , coffee and coffee drinks.

Visitors often praise Ukrop for original and delicious solutions, as well as clean rooms full of natural light and decorated in a pleasant but unobtrusive eco-friendly style that creates a light atmosphere of a summer terrace surrounded by greenery. In addition to food and interior, this cafe is also famous for interesting events, including all kinds of film screenings, parties, presentations, as well as lectures and consultations on a healthy and eco-friendly lifestyle, yoga, meditation and self-improvement.

2 Kashmir

A cafe with a luxurious colorful design and amazing exotic food has become a real oasis of Indian culture in the center of St. Petersburg."Kashmir" differs from most vegetarian establishments, first of all, by the best author's cuisine performed by chefs from India, a country most of which is inhabited by vegetarians. This cafe has an authentic Indian atmosphere, and dishes are served according to all the canons and traditions, charging guests with energy and good mood. As befits an Indian corner, this cafe is unusually rich in a variety of spices, spices, sauces, oriental desserts and, of course, tea of ​​all kinds and varieties. All this can be enjoyed to the enchanting Indian melodies, tasting the best types of hookah, as well as Tibetan wine and other rare alcoholic drinks.

"Kashmir" is the center of attraction for true connoisseurs of the culture of this beautiful country. After all, it is in this cafe that the brightest Indian holidays are held with traditional dresses, dances and live music, as well as various educational events and astrologer consultations.

1 Botany

Café "Botanika" welcomes both adults and children, offering a wide selection of dishes prepared according to Ayurvedic principles, and a playroom with children's books, toys and puzzles. Therefore, Botanika is considered by many to be the best vegetarian establishment in St. Petersburg, not only for groups of friends and couples, but also for families. This cafe has a comfortable place for everyone, because there are plenty of seating options here - elegant round tables, a bar with club chairs, soft sofas by the window with a great view, and in summer a romantic outdoor terrace.

The menu of the oldest vegetarian restaurant in St. Petersburg, founded in 2007, is no less diverse and, according to the reviews of regulars, includes at least a hundred items at any time. At the same time, among them you can find both vegetarian and vegan and raw food dishes, representing, first of all, Russian, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Middle Eastern and American cuisine, as well as original vegan solutions such as coconut ice cream.

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