In the past, going out for breakfast meant being offered bacon & eggs and not much else. Now? The vegan breakfast scene has exploded and it’s officially my favourite meal. From pancakes to shakshuka, there are so many incredible vegan breakfast options in Brisbane. Keep reading for the Brisbane Vegan Breakfast Guide 2023!
Brioche French Toast @ Grown
West End
Vegan breakfast favourite: Brioche french toast with seasonal fruit & ice cream.
Drink accompaniment: Oat cappuccino with locally-roasted coffee.
100% vegan restaurant? Absolutely, Grown is 100% vegan.
Mixed Grill @ The Green Edge
Windsor
Vegan breakfast favourite: Breakfast mixed grill with vegan poached egg, chipolata, smokey beef strips, seitan sausage, beans, grilled tomato & bacon. Fancy something different? The huge breakfast menu will leave you spoilt for choice with the likes of pancakes, waffles, breakfast burritos and more.
Drink accompaniment: Green Goliath smoothie with spinach, spirulina, banana & mango.
100% vegan restaurant? Yes, The Green Edge is 100% vegan.
House Fluffies @ Yavanna
Paddington
Vegan breakfast favourite: House fluffies! The flavor changes weekly but they’re always served with ice cream and fresh fruit.
Drink accompaniment: Iced coffee with vanilla syrup, ice cream float & coconut whip.
100% vegan restaurant? Yes.
Egg & Bacon Breakfast Muffin @ Lord of the Fries
Fortitude Valley
Vegan breakfast favourite: ‘bacon’ and ‘fried egg’ breakfast muffin with melted cheese, mayo & mustard. Also, the fried chicken waffles with maple syrup are out of this world.
Drink accompaniment: Cookies & cream shake with oreo pieces.
100% vegan restaurant? Damn right, LOTF is 100% vegan.
Signature Waffles @ Dicki’s
New Farm
Vegan breakfast favourite: WAFFLES. Waffle flavours change weekly and include flavours like apple crumble or caramelised banana. They always come with maple syrup and vegan ice cream & they’re always amazing.
Drink accompaniment: Iced chocolate.
100% vegan restaurant? Yes.
The ‘Picture Me Rollin’ Wrap @ The Burrow
West End
Vegan breakfast favourite: ‘Picture Me Rollin’ wrap with plant-based bacon, hashcake, vegan cheese, ketchup & bourbon bbq sauce.
Drink accompaniment: Ginger beer.
100% vegan restaurant? No.
Vegan Banoffee Croissants @ French Tarts
Bardon
Vegan breakfast favourite: Buttery, flakey vegan banoffee croissants. Or anything from their huge selection of vegan pastries.
Drink accompaniment: Coffee, coffee, coffee.
100% vegan restaurant? French Tarts is majority vegan.
*You can also get these amazing pastries at Farine Bakery in Red Hill.
Sol Benny @ Sol Bakery & Cafe
West End
Vegan breakfast favourite: Sol Benny with scrambled tofu, mushrooms, tamari seeds, crispy kale and vegan hollandaise.
Drink accompaniment: Oat flat white with organic blend coffee.
100% vegan restaurant? No.
Banana Meets Chocolate @ Charlie’s Raw Squeeze
Multiple Locations
Vegan breakfast favourite: Warm gluten-free banana bread topped with fresh strawberry, banana and gooey chocolate sauce. Served with a mini mug of hot chocolate on the side.
Drink accompaniment: No need to pick a drink. The hot chocolate is already included!
100% vegan restaurant? Yes, all locations are 100% vegan.
Mushroom Crepes @ Vvaldmeer
Highgate Hill
Vegan breakfast favourite: Chickpea crepes with sautéed mushroom, dijon-cashew cream, grilled greens & fried shallot.
Drink accompaniment: Oat cappuccino dusted with grated vegan chocolate.
100% vegan restaurant? No.
Falafel Shakshuka @ Naïm
Paddington
Vegan breakfast favourite: Tunisian baked falafel in tomato and capsicum sauce with coconut labneh, kalamata olives & toasted turkish bread.
Drink accompaniment: Classic orange mimosa.
100% vegan restaurant? No
Royal Mince on Sourdough @ Paper Moon
Annerley
Vegan breakfast favourite: Royal Mince made with mushroom, walnut, tomato & herb loaded onto sourdough and served with avo & spinach.
Drink accompaniment: Sticky chai latte with maple & Oatly.
100% vegan restaurant? You guessed it, Paper Moon is 100% vegan.
Mango Chia Pudding @ The Real Thing
Fortitude Valley
Vegan breakfast favourite: Mango Chia Pudding with mango compote, coconut yoghurt & crispy dried mango pieces.
Drink accompaniment: Chocolate & banana breakfast smoothie.
100% vegan restaurant? The Real Thing is always 100% vegan.
Scrambled Tofu Special @ Fundies Wholefood Cafe
Paddington
Vegan breakfast favourite: Scrambled tofu on sourdough with roast tomato and spinach.
Drink accompaniment: Açai smoothie with guarana, berries & apple.
100% vegan restaurant? No.
Cookie Dough Bowl @ Mylk & Ko
New Farm
Vegan breakfast favourite: Açai bowl topped with chocolate granola, raw cookie dough, coco yoghurt & cacao sauce.
Drink accompaniment: Mango Tango smoothie.
100% vegan restaurant? No, but they do 8 amazing smoothie bowls that are all vegan.
Avocado Deluxe @ Suburban
West End
Vegan breakfast favourite: Avocado deluxe on toasted rye with wild mushrooms, beetroot hummus & crispy enoki.
Drink accompaniment: Strawberry milkshake with vanilla bean ice cream.
100% vegan restaurant? No, but they have an epic vegan menu.
Raspberry Swirl Protein Bowl @ Coco Bliss
Multiple Locations
Vegan breakfast favourite: Raspberry Swill with vanilla banana base & vegan protein with granola, raspberry coulis, raspberry coconut yoghurt, banana, fresh raspberry and coconut flakes.
Drink accompaniment: Detox latte with activated coconut charcoal.
100% vegan restaurant? No, but most of the menu is vegan.
Loaded Açai Bowl @ Miss Jones
New Farm
Vegan breakfast favourite: AçaiFlow bowl with coconut gelato & seasonal fresh fruit.
Drink accompaniment: Coffee, coffee & more coffee.
100% vegan restaurant? Miss Jones is not fully vegan.
Doffles (Doughnut Waffles) @ Whisky Business
Capalaba
Vegan breakfast favourite: Doughnut waffles with fresh strawberry, banana, raspberry coulis & icecream.
*Make sure you ask for the vegan version of the doffles.
Drink accompaniment: House vanilla milkshake with almond milk.
100% vegan restaurant? No, but most of the menu can be veganized.
Cauliflower Bruschetta @ Putia Pure Foods
Banyo
Vegan breakfast favourite: Ras el Hanout cauliflower bruschetta with smoked cashew cream cheese, roast pumpkin purée, crispy kale and pistachio dukkah.
Drink accompaniment: Classic Bloody Mary.
100% vegan restaurant? No.
Chilli & Coconut Tofu Scramble @ Willow & Spoon
Wilston
Vegan breakfast favourite: Chilli & coconut tofu scramble with corn and chickpea fritter, avocado & pomegranate.
Drink accompaniment: Cold-pressed apple, mandarin & passionfruit juice.
100% vegan restaurant? No.
Dragon Bowl @ Raw Energy
Brisbane City
Vegan breakfast favourite: Dragon fruit bowl with pink pitaya blend. Topped with natural muesli, fresh fruit & coconut.
Drink accompaniment: Ginger Ninja juice.
100% vegan restaurant? No.
Mushroom Loaded Toast @ The Gardens Club
Brisbane City
Vegan breakfast favourite: Seasoned mushrooms loaded on sourdough with pumpkin hummus, paprika & lemon thyme.
Drink accompaniment: Peach iced-tea.
100% vegan restaurant? No.
Vegan Breakfast @ Hellcat Maggie
Brisbane City
Vegan breakfast favourite: Scrambled tofu on sourdough, half avocado, baked beens, mushrooms, grilled tomato & chilli jam.
Drink accompaniment: Almond latte.
100% vegan restaurant? No.
Chilli Corn Fritters With Vegan Feta @ Sassafras
Paddington
Vegan breakfast favourite: Chilli corn fritters with kale tabouleh, avo, corn, coriander salsa & vegan feta.
Drink accompaniment: Apple & strawberry mimosa.
100% vegan restaurant? No.
Banana & Walnut Bread @ Hey Joe Coffee + Co
East Brisbane
Vegan breakfast favourite: Banana & walnut bread with berry compote.
Drink accompaniment: Anything that contains coffee.
100% vegan restaurant? No.
Almond & Berry Pancakes @ Beartown Coffee House
Woolloongabba
Vegan breakfast favourite: Almond pancakes with with fresh berries, berry compote & coconut icecream.
Drink accompaniment: Oat flat white with local Bear Bones Coffee.
100% vegan restaurant? No.
Peanut Butter Açai Bowl @ Frankee & Co.
Springwood
Vegan breakfast favourite: Açai bowl topped with fresh fruit, house granola, coconut shards & peanut butter.
Drink accompaniment: Cold-pressed juice with pineapple, spinach, cucumber, lime and ginger.
100% vegan restaurant? No.
Red Lentil & Sweet Potato Fritters @ Chapter IV
Paddington
Vegan breakfast favourite: Red lentil & sweet potato fritters with turmeric cream, pine nuts & coriander.
Drink accompaniment: Organic ginger & lemon kombucha.
100% vegan restaurant? No.
Coconut Berry Chia Pudding @ Grazegrind
Brisbane City
Vegan breakfast favourite: Coconut & berry chia pudding topped with goji berries, mulberries, seeds, nuts, toasted coconut & cacao nibs.
Drink accompaniment: Coffee with Pablo & Rusty’s fair trade blend.
100% vegan restaurant? No.
Enjoyed this guide? Don’t miss the Brisbane Vegan Italian Guide or the Brisbane Vegan Sweet Treat & Dessert Guide