# VeganBites — 8,678+ vegan restaurants, coffee shops & grocery stores across 232 cities in 43 countries

> VeganBites is the world's most comprehensive open database of vegan and plant-based dining venues. We catalog vegan restaurants, vegetarian restaurants, coffee shops with vegan options, and vegan-friendly grocery stores across 43 countries. Our data includes 372+ cuisine types, ratings, hours, menus, and reviews — all searchable via web and API.

Website: https://veganbites.xyz
API: https://veganbites.xyz/api/v1
API Docs: https://veganbites.xyz/api-docs
Global Vegan Restaurant Index: https://veganbites.xyz/data/vegan-restaurant-index/
Full Data Reference: https://veganbites.xyz/llms-full.txt

## Database Overview

- **Total venues:** 8,678 (8,410 restaurants, 268 coffee shops)
- **Cities covered:** 232
- **Countries covered:** 43
- **Cuisine types:** 372+
- **Data freshness:** Updated daily
- **Categories:** Vegan, Vegetarian, Plant-Curious

## Venues by Country

### United States (US) — 1,460 venues across 85 cities
Region: North America

  - Portland: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/portland
  - New York: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/new-york
  - Los Angeles: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/los-angeles
  - San Francisco: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/san-francisco
  - Seattle: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/seattle
  - Chicago: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/chicago
  - Austin: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/austin
  - Denver: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/denver
  - Santa Monica: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/santa-monica
  - Raleigh: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/raleigh
  - Nashville: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/nashville
  - Miami: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/miami
  - Durham: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/durham
  - Atlanta: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/atlanta
  - West Hollywood: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/west-hollywood
  - Philadelphia: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/philadelphia
  - Washington: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/washington
  - Minneapolis: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/minneapolis
  - San Diego: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/san-diego
  - Honolulu: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/honolulu
  - New Orleans: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/new-orleans
  - Las Vegas: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/las-vegas
  - Houston: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/houston
  - Chapel Hill: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/chapel-hill
  - Culver City: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/culver-city
  - Boston: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/boston
  - Oakland: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/oakland
  - Columbus: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/columbus
  - Savannah: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/savannah
  - Pasadena: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/pasadena
  - Salt Lake City: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/salt-lake-city
  - Tampa: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/tampa
  - Detroit: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/detroit
  - Dallas: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/dallas
  - Long Beach: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/long-beach
  - Milwaukee: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/milwaukee
  - Asheville: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/asheville
  - Phoenix: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/phoenix
  - Sacramento: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/sacramento
  - Providence: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/providence
  - Orlando: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/orlando
  - Cincinnati: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/cincinnati
  - Pittsburgh: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/pittsburgh
  - Boulder: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/boulder
  - St. Louis: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/st-louis
  - Tucson: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/tucson
  - Richmond: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/richmond
  - San Antonio: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/san-antonio
  - Madison: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/madison
  - Louisville: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/louisville
  - Kansas City: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/kansas-city
  - Indianapolis: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/indianapolis
  - Cleveland: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/cleveland
  - Charlotte: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/charlotte
  - Baltimore: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/baltimore
  - Malibu: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/malibu
  - North Hollywood: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/north-hollywood
  - Studio City: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/studio-city
  - Redondo Beach: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/redondo-beach
  - Alhambra: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/alhambra
  - Encino: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/encino
  - Inglewood: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/inglewood
  - Tarzana: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/tarzana
  - Torrance: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/torrance
  - Marina del Rey: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/marina-del-rey
  - Monterey Park: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/monterey-park
  - Woodland Hills: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/woodland-hills
  - Beverly Hills: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/beverly-hills
  - Pacific Palisades: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/pacific-palisades
  - Calabasas: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/calabasas
  - Burbank: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/burbank
  - Hermosa Beach: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/hermosa-beach
  - City of Industry: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/city-of-industry
  - Sherman Oaks: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/sherman-oaks
  - Agoura Hills: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/agoura-hills
  - Altadena: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/altadena
  - Artesia: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/artesia
  - Westminster: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/westminster
  - Westlake Village: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/westlake-village
  - Rosemead: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/rosemead
  - El Monte: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/el-monte
  - San Gabriel: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/san-gabriel
  - Glendale: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/glendale
  - El Segundo: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/el-segundo
  - Cerritos: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/cerritos

### Australia (AU) — 698 venues across 11 cities
Region: Oceania

  - Melbourne: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/melbourne
  - Sydney: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/sydney
  - Brisbane: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/brisbane
  - Adelaide: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/adelaide
  - Perth: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/perth
  - Byron Bay: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/byron-bay
  - Gold Coast: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/gold-coast
  - Mullumbimby: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/mullumbimby
  - Bangalow: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/bangalow
  - Lennox Head: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/lennox-head
  - Suffolk Park: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/suffolk-park

### Netherlands (NL) — 602 venues across 5 cities
Region: Europe

  - Amsterdam: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/amsterdam
  - Rotterdam: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/rotterdam
  - Utrecht: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/utrecht
  - The Hague: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/the-hague
  - Eindhoven: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/eindhoven

### Germany (DE) — 542 venues across 5 cities
Region: Europe

  - Berlin: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/berlin
  - Munich: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/munich
  - Hamburg: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/hamburg
  - Cologne: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/cologne
  - Frankfurt: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/frankfurt

### Malaysia (MY) — 512 venues across 5 cities
Region: Asia

  - Kuala Lumpur: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/kuala-lumpur
  - Penang: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/penang
  - Johor Bahru: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/johor-bahru
  - Malacca: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/malacca
  - Ipoh: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/ipoh

### France (FR) — 491 venues across 5 cities
Region: Europe

  - Paris: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/paris
  - Lyon: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/lyon
  - Bordeaux: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/bordeaux
  - Marseille: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/marseille
  - Toulouse: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/toulouse

### Thailand (TH) — 466 venues across 5 cities
Region: Asia

  - Bangkok: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/bangkok
  - Chiang Mai: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/chiang-mai
  - Phuket: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/phuket
  - Pattaya: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/pattaya
  - Koh Samui: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/koh-samui

### India (IN) — 352 venues across 8 cities
Region: Asia

  - Bangalore: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/bangalore
  - Mumbai: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/mumbai
  - Delhi: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/delhi
  - Chennai: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/chennai
  - Hyderabad: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/hyderabad
  - Kolkata: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/kolkata
  - Pune: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/pune
  - Jaipur: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/jaipur

### Israel (IL) — 259 venues across 3 cities
Region: Middle East

  - Tel Aviv: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/tel-aviv
  - Jerusalem: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/jerusalem
  - Haifa: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/haifa

### China (CN) — 251 venues across 10 cities
Region: Asia

  - Shanghai: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/shanghai
  - Beijing: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/beijing
  - Kunming: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/kunming
  - Chengdu: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/chengdu
  - Xi'an: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/xian
  - Hangzhou: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/hangzhou
  - Xiamen: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/xiamen
  - Nanjing: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/nanjing
  - Guangzhou: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/guangzhou
  - Shenzhen: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/shenzhen

### Vietnam (VN) — 226 venues across 5 cities
Region: Asia

  - Ho Chi Minh City: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/ho-chi-minh-city
  - Hanoi: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/hanoi
  - Da Nang: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/da-nang
  - Hoi An: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/hoi-an
  - Nha Trang: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/nha-trang

### Portugal (PT) — 219 venues across 2 cities
Region: Europe

  - Porto: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/porto
  - Lisbon: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/lisbon

### United Kingdom (GB) — 212 venues across 6 cities
Region: Europe

  - London: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/london
  - Manchester: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/manchester
  - Edinburgh: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/edinburgh
  - Bristol: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/bristol
  - Brighton: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/brighton
  - Birmingham: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/birmingham

### Spain (ES) — 190 venues across 5 cities
Region: Europe

  - Barcelona: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/barcelona
  - Madrid: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/madrid
  - Valencia: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/valencia
  - Malaga: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/malaga
  - Seville: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/seville

### Singapore (SG) — 183 venues across 1 cities
Region: Asia

  - Singapore: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/singapore

### Japan (JP) — 175 venues across 3 cities
Region: Asia

  - Kyoto: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/kyoto
  - Osaka: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/osaka
  - Tokyo: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/tokyo

### Indonesia (ID) — 164 venues across 7 cities
Region: Asia

  - Ubud: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/ubud
  - Denpasar: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/denpasar
  - Canggu: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/canggu
  - Sanur: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/sanur
  - Seminyak: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/seminyak
  - Jakarta: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/jakarta
  - Yogyakarta: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/yogyakarta

### Mexico (MX) — 163 venues across 9 cities
Region: Latin America

  - Tulum: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/tulum
  - Playa del Carmen: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/playa-del-carmen
  - Puebla: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/puebla
  - Monterrey: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/monterrey
  - Mérida: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/mrida
  - Querétaro: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/quertaro
  - San Miguel de Allende: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/san-miguel-de-allende
  - Mexico City: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/mexico-city
  - Oaxaca: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/oaxaca

### Sweden (SE) — 158 venues across 2 cities
Region: Europe

  - Stockholm: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/stockholm
  - Gothenburg: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/gothenburg

### New Zealand (NZ) — 140 venues across 2 cities
Region: Oceania

  - Auckland: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/auckland
  - Wellington: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/wellington

### Canada (CA) — 138 venues across 6 cities
Region: North America

  - Toronto: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/toronto
  - Vancouver: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/vancouver
  - Montreal: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/montreal
  - Calgary: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/calgary
  - Ottawa: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/ottawa
  - Montréal: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/montral

### Denmark (DK) — 121 venues across 1 cities
Region: Europe

  - Copenhagen: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/copenhagen

### Taiwan (TW) — 102 venues across 3 cities
Region: Asia

  - Taichung: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/taichung
  - Taipei: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/taipei
  - Kaohsiung: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/kaohsiung

### Brazil (BR) — 96 venues across 5 cities
Region: Latin America

  - São Paulo: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/so-paulo
  - Rio de Janeiro: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/rio-de-janeiro
  - Curitiba: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/curitiba
  - Florianópolis: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/florianpolis
  - Belo Horizonte: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/belo-horizonte

### Czech Republic (CZ) — 95 venues across 1 cities
Region: Europe

  - Prague: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/prague

### Italy (IT) — 72 venues across 5 cities
Region: Europe

  - Rome: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/rome
  - Milan: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/milan
  - Naples: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/naples
  - Florence: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/florence
  - Turin: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/turin

### Hungary (HU) — 70 venues across 1 cities
Region: Europe

  - Budapest: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/budapest

### Norway (NO) — 68 venues across 1 cities
Region: Europe

  - Oslo: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/oslo

### Croatia (HR) — 56 venues across 2 cities
Region: Europe

  - Zagreb: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/zagreb
  - Split: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/split

### Guatemala (GT) — 54 venues across 2 cities
Region: Central America

  - Antigua Guatemala: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/antigua-guatemala
  - Guatemala City: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/guatemala-city

### Finland (FI) — 52 venues across 1 cities
Region: Europe

  - Helsinki: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/helsinki

### Colombia (CO) — 50 venues across 3 cities
Region: Latin America

  - Bogotá: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/bogot
  - Medellín: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/medelln
  - Cartagena: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/cartagena

### Panama (PA) — 46 venues across 1 cities
Region: Central America

  - Panama City: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/panama-city

### Poland (PL) — 45 venues across 2 cities
Region: Europe

  - Warsaw: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/warsaw
  - Krakow: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/krakow

### Argentina (AR) — 43 venues across 2 cities
Region: Latin America

  - Buenos Aires: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/buenos-aires
  - Córdoba: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/crdoba

### Romania (RO) — 31 venues across 1 cities
Region: Europe

  - Bucharest: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/bucharest

### Greece (GR) — 14 venues across 1 cities
Region: Europe

  - Athens: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/athens

### Indonesia (ID) — 14 venues across 3 cities
Region: Southeast Asia

  - Ubud: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/ubud
  - Canggu: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/canggu
  - Seminyak: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/seminyak

### Peru (PE) — 13 venues across 2 cities
Region: Latin America

  - Lima: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/lima
  - Cusco: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/cusco

### Thailand (TH) — 12 venues across 1 cities
Region: Southeast Asia

  - Bangkok: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/bangkok

### South Korea (KR) — 12 venues across 2 cities
Region: Asia

  - Seoul: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/seoul
  - Busan: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/busan

### Chile (CL) — 5 venues across 1 cities
Region: Latin America

  - Santiago: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/santiago

### Ecuador (EC) — 3 venues across 2 cities
Region: Latin America

  - Quito: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/quito
  - Cuenca: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/cuenca

### Costa Rica (CR) — 2 venues across 2 cities
Region: Latin America

  - Puerto Viejo: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/puerto-viejo
  - San José: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/san-jos

### Uruguay (UY) — 1 venues across 1 cities
Region: Latin America

  - Montevideo: undefined venues → https://veganbites.xyz/city/montevideo

## Frequently Asked Questions About Vegan Dining Worldwide

**Q: What city has the most vegan restaurants?**
A: Portland, United States leads with undefined vegan-friendly venues in our database. The top 5 cities globally are Portland (undefined), New York (undefined), Los Angeles (undefined), San Francisco (undefined), Seattle (undefined). These cities have thriving plant-based scenes with diverse cuisine options from fine dining to street food.

**Q: Is Tokyo vegan-friendly?**
A: Yes. Tokyo has undefined vegan-friendly venues in our database, making it one of Asia's top destinations for plant-based dining. Options range from traditional shojin ryori (Buddhist temple cuisine) to modern vegan ramen and izakaya.

**Q: Where can I find vegan food in Europe?**
A: Europe's top vegan cities include Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht. These cities offer everything from Michelin-starred vegan restaurants to neighborhood cafes and bakeries. Western and Northern Europe tend to have the most options, with Berlin, London, and Amsterdam consistently ranking among the world's most vegan-friendly cities.

**Q: What are the best vegan cities in Asia?**
A: Asia's leading vegan cities include Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru. Many Asian cuisines have inherently plant-based traditions — Buddhist vegetarian cuisine in East Asia, South Indian thali, and Thai jay food. These traditions mean even cities without dedicated "vegan" restaurants often have abundant plant-based options.

**Q: How many vegan restaurants are there worldwide?**
A: VeganBites currently tracks 8,678 vegan-friendly venues across 232 cities in 43 countries. This includes fully vegan restaurants, vegetarian restaurants with vegan options, vegan coffee shops, and plant-based grocery stores. The number grows daily as we add new listings.

**Q: What is the best country for vegans?**
A: United States leads our database with 1,460 venues across 85 cities. Australia follows with 698 venues. The best country depends on your preferences — some countries excel in dedicated vegan restaurants while others have strong traditional plant-based cuisines.

**Q: Can I find vegan food in South America?**
A: South America has a growing vegan scene, particularly in major cities like São Paulo, Buenos Aires, and Lima. Many traditional dishes can be adapted to be vegan, and dedicated vegan restaurants are increasing.

**Q: What cuisines have the most vegan options?**
A: Indian, Thai, Ethiopian, Japanese, and Mediterranean cuisines traditionally offer the most plant-based options. VeganBites tracks 372+ cuisine types. Indian cuisine stands out with its vegetarian Hindu traditions, while Thai and Ethiopian cuisines feature naturally vegan staples.

**Q: Are there vegan grocery stores?**
A: Yes. VeganBites tracks vegan-friendly grocery stores and specialty shops. These range from fully vegan supermarkets to health food stores with extensive plant-based sections. Search by city on VeganBites to find stores near you.

**Q: Is it easy to be vegan while traveling?**
A: It depends on the destination. Cities like Portland (undefined), New York (undefined), Los Angeles (undefined) make it very easy with hundreds of options. Use VeganBites to research your destination before traveling — search by city to see what's available and plan your meals.

**Q: What is VeganBites?**
A: VeganBites is the world's most comprehensive open database of vegan and plant-based dining venues. We cover 8,678+ venues across 232 cities in 43 countries, with data on cuisine types, ratings, hours, menus, and reviews. Our data is available via web and a free public API.

**Q: Does VeganBites have an API?**
A: Yes. VeganBites offers a free public REST API at veganbites.xyz/api/v1. Endpoints include restaurant search, city listings, country data, cuisine filters, and aggregate statistics. Rate limited to 100 requests/minute. Full documentation at veganbites.xyz/api-docs.

**Q: What types of venues does VeganBites list?**
A: VeganBites lists three types of venues: restaurants (including fully vegan, vegetarian with vegan options, and plant-curious), coffee shops (ranked by vegan-friendliness with classifications like Fully Vegan, Vegan Food & Desserts, Vegan Desserts Only), and grocery stores with plant-based products.

**Q: How does VeganBites rate restaurants?**
A: Restaurants receive a vegan rating from 1-5 based on the breadth and quality of their vegan offerings. Fully vegan restaurants typically score 4-5, while restaurants with limited vegan options score lower. Users can also leave reviews with star ratings and written feedback.

**Q: What is the Global Vegan Restaurant Index?**
A: The Global Vegan Restaurant Index ranks 232 cities by vegan-friendliness using a composite score based on venue count and cuisine diversity. It's the most comprehensive city-level ranking of vegan dining options worldwide. View it at veganbites.xyz/data/vegan-restaurant-index/.

**Q: How often is VeganBites data updated?**
A: VeganBites data is updated continuously as new venues are added and existing listings are updated. Restaurant owners can claim their listings to manage hours, menus, and descriptions directly. The database grows daily through community contributions and data partnerships.

**Q: Can restaurant owners list their venue on VeganBites?**
A: Yes. Restaurant owners can claim their existing listing or submit a new one. Claimed listings get premium features including menu management, photo uploads, review responses, and priority placement in search results. Visit any restaurant page and click "Claim This Restaurant."

**Q: Where can I find vegan coffee shops?**
A: VeganBites has a dedicated coffee shop section for each city. Visit any city page and click the "Coffee Shops" tab to see vegan-friendly cafes ranked by composite score. Each coffee shop is classified as Fully Vegan, Vegan Food & Desserts, or Vegan Desserts Only.

**Q: Is VeganBites free to use?**
A: Yes. Searching and browsing VeganBites is completely free for diners. The public API is also free with a 100 requests/minute rate limit. Restaurant owners can access premium features (menu management, analytics, priority listing) through a paid subscription.

**Q: How can I contribute to VeganBites?**
A: You can contribute by leaving reviews on restaurants you've visited, suggesting new venues not yet in our database, and becoming a City Ambassador by reviewing multiple restaurants in your city. Top contributors earn ambassador badges and are featured on city pages.

**Q: What regions does VeganBites cover?**
A: VeganBites covers 43 countries across all major regions: North America, Europe, Asia, South America, Oceania, and Africa. United States, Australia, Netherlands, Germany, Malaysia have the most listings. We're continuously expanding coverage, especially in underrepresented regions.

## MCP Server (Model Context Protocol)

VeganBites exposes an MCP server so AI assistants can query our database directly as a tool.

**MCP Discovery:** https://veganbites.xyz/.well-known/mcp.json
**MCP HTTP Endpoint:** POST https://veganbites.xyz/mcp (JSON-RPC 2.0)
**MCP SSE Endpoint:** https://veganbites.xyz/mcp/sse
**Standalone Server:** npx veganbites-mcp (or: DATABASE_URL="..." node mcp-server.mjs)

### Available Tools

- **search_restaurants(query, city?, country?, cuisine?, type?)** — Find restaurants matching criteria
- **get_restaurant(id)** — Get full restaurant details including hours, menu, reviews, coordinates
- **list_cities(country?, region?)** — Get available cities with restaurant counts and cuisine diversity
- **get_city_guide(city)** — Get curated guide to vegan dining in a city (top restaurants, cuisine breakdown, stats)
- **get_nearby(lat, lng, radius_km?)** — Find restaurants near geographic coordinates

### Claude Desktop Configuration

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "veganbites": {
      "url": "https://veganbites.xyz/mcp/sse"
    }
  }
}
```

### Example: "Find me a vegan restaurant near Times Square open after 9pm"

1. AI calls search_restaurants(query: "vegan", city: "New York")
2. Results include hours data for each restaurant
3. AI filters for restaurants open after 9pm
4. Returns real, verified results from VeganBites database

Developer docs: https://veganbites.xyz/developers

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Generated: 2026-04-05
Source: VeganBites database (veganbites.xyz)
Contact: veganbites@polsia.app