There has been a steady rise in the number of Australians turning to a vegetarian diet or actively reducing their meat consumption. Figures show that the number of Australian adults who are going meat-free had risen from 1.7 million people (9.7% of the population) to almost 2.1 million (11.2%) between 2012 and 2016.
With this steady growth in the demand for more meat-free food options, there is no wonder why most restaurants are now offering vegetarian and vegan meal options.
For vegetarians and vegans living in Greenslopes, here are the top-rated vegetarian-friendly restaurants in the area.
Lady Marmalade Cafe
A cafe offering all-day breakfast, lunch, and Friday night casual dining, Lady Marmalade is one of the top-rated foodie spots in Greenslopes.
Aside from being a popular local favourite cafe, Lady Marmalade is also known for their delicious vegan meal options. Their menu includes a selection of vegan and vegetarian-friendly dishes like their best-selling Breakfast Panna Cotta, Raspberry Sherbet Chia Pudding, Cauliflower Rice, the Biggie Herbivore, Vegetarian Tacos, and Vegetarian Turkish.
Their kitchen boasts of food that is made from scratch in-house, using locally sourced organic ingredients.
Lady Marmalade Cafe is open daily from 7:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m. and on Fridays, they are open until 9:30 p.m. for a Friday Night Casual Dining.
Location: 269 Logan Rd, Greenslopes
The Jam Pantry
Probably one of the most interesting cafes in Greenslopes, The Jam Pantry is known for their healthy breakfast and lunch offers.
The Jam Pantry has a unique take on their menu. Their Flipping Board showcases the cafe’s ever-changing meal options which are created around available local produce in every season. The board displays a list of ingredients which changes each month based on what the local farmers and suppliers have harvested. Using locally sourced ingredients reinforces their garden-to-gourmet, farm-to-fork philosophy.
Their menu offers a selection of vegan and gluten-free options. If you are curious about what they have in their flipping boards, you can check them out by simply searching #whentheboardflips on Instagram and Facebook.
The Jam Pantry is open from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays and from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The cafe is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.
Location: 2/575 Logan Rd, Greenslopes
Charlie’s Raw Squeeze
One of Brisbane’s vegan favourites is Charlie’s Raw Squeeze Greenslopes. All the offerings in the cafe are certified plant-based made with fresh ingredients from Charlie’s Fruit Market.
Charlie’s Raw Squeeze is popular for their smoothies, freshly squeezed juices, Nice creams, Squeeze bowls, and salads. Their menu also includes a selection of cocktails and gelato.
The innovative juice bar is a product of the owners’ extensive knowledge of fresh and local produce and their desire to provide healthy plant-based products to the market.
Try out their signature dairy-free Nice creams that have no added refined sugar and are mostly gluten-free.
Charlie’s Raw Squeeze Greenslopes is open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily.
Location: 51 Old Cleveland Road, Greenslopes