Sofia’s vegan scene is hiding more gems than you’d expect ๐ง๐ฌ๐ฑ From world-class vegan burgers to spiritual teahouses and wellness centres, Bulgaria’s capital is well worth exploring for plant-based travellers. The city has a young, creative energy and a growing plant-based community that has produced some truly outstanding restaurants โ and at prices that are very friendly to European visitors.
The vegan scene is spread across Sofia’s central neighbourhoods. Here’s my guide to the best vegan and plant-based restaurants in the city.
Best Vegan Restaurants in Sofia
1. Edgy Veggy โ Home of Some of the Best Vegan Burgers in the World
Edgy Veggy on Gladstone Street is Sofia’s most acclaimed vegan restaurant and one of the most celebrated plant-based burger spots in the world. Founded by Stella Byfield and Donny, the restaurant serves extraordinary vegan burgers, burritos, bowls, and milkshakes with a precision and creativity that consistently impresses. The burgers in particular have developed an international reputation, and it’s not hard to understand why once you’ve eaten here. Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and Sunday for brunch.
๐ 18 Gladstone Street, Sofia | ๐ www.edgyveggy-sofia.com | ๐ธ @edgyveggy.sofia
2. Vita Rama Center โ Plant-Based Wellness Center & Restaurant
Vita Rama near NDK (the National Palace of Culture) is a unique combination of plant-based restaurant, yoga studio, and holistic wellness centre that serves healthy, seasonal vegan dishes alongside a programme of events, therapies, and classes. The food is clean, nourishing, and genuinely delicious โ with a delivery service available across Sofia for those who want to eat well from wherever they’re staying. A wonderful spot for a restorative lunch between sightseeing.
๐ 9 Dr. Petar Beron Str., Sofia 1142 | ๐ธ @vitarama.sofia
3. Satsanga Restaurant โ Vegetarian & Vegan Buffet, Pay by the Plate
Satsanga is a beloved Sofia institution โ a vegetarian and vegan buffet restaurant where you choose your dishes and pay by the plate, making it both flexible and excellent value. The menu rotates daily and draws on Indian-inspired, Mediterranean, and Bulgarian flavours to produce a varied and consistently satisfying spread. The atmosphere is calm and welcoming, and the concept makes it easy to try a wide range of plant-based dishes in a single visit.
๐ 8 Georgi Benkovski Street, Sofia | โ๏ธ +359 885 983 933 | ๐ satsanga.bg | ๐ธ @satsangarestaurant
4. Raw & More โ Vegan Raw Desserts & Smoothie Bowls
Raw & More is Sofia’s go-to destination for raw vegan desserts and the best smoothie bowls in the city. Everything is made from unprocessed, plant-based ingredients, and the results are beautiful, nutritious, and genuinely delicious. The smoothie bowls are particularly famous among Sofia’s health-conscious community, and the raw cake selection changes seasonally. A wonderful choice for breakfast, a mid-afternoon treat, or a guilt-free dessert.
๐ 9 San Stefano Street, Sofia | ๐ธ @rawandmore_pastry
5. Veshta โ Plant-Based Banitsa, Breads & Raw Desserts
Veshta is one of Sofia’s most original plant-based spots โ a restaurant specialising in vegan banitsa (Bulgaria’s iconic pastry, traditionally made with cheese and eggs, here reimagined plant-based) alongside hearty wraps, artisanal breads, homemade soups, baked treats, and indulgent raw desserts. The banitsa alone is worth a visit โ it’s extraordinary that such a culturally specific dish can be done so brilliantly without any animal products.
๐ Bulgaria Blvd 69, Bankya (near Sofia) | ๐ธ @veshta2021
6. Sun & Moon โ Sourdough Bakery & Cozy Vegan Restaurant
Sun & Moon (ะกะปัะฝัะต ะัะฝะฐ) on ul. 6-ti Septemvri is Sofia’s most beloved plant-based sourdough bakery and cozy restaurant โ a warm, neighbourhood spot that bakes its own bread fresh every day and serves a menu of vegetarian and vegan dishes that is both nourishing and genuinely satisfying. The sourdough breads are outstanding, and the restaurant has a charm and intimacy that makes it feel like a genuine local find.
๐ ul. 6-ti Septemvri 39, Sofia | ๐ www.sunmoon.bg | ๐ธ @sunmoon.bg
7. Veda House โ The Shoe-Free Spiritual Teahouse
Veda House on Gladston Street is one of the most unique dining experiences in all of Sofia โ a shoe-free spiritual teahouse and vegetarian restaurant that is as much a cultural experience as it is a meal. The space is filled with a calm, contemplative atmosphere, the ayurvedic teas are extraordinary, and the artisan gelato has become something of a city legend. This is the place to visit when you want to slow down, breathe, and let Sofia show you something genuinely unexpected.
๐ ul. Gladston 2, Sofia 1000 | ๐ veda.house | ๐ธ @veda.house
8. Kring โ Colourful Veggie Buffet
Kring is a much-loved Sofia institution offering an incredibly varied vegetarian and vegan buffet โ a colourful spread of dishes featuring mushrooms, tofu, beans, hummus, potatoes, soups, noodles, and so much more. The value is exceptional and the variety means you can eat something different every time you visit. A true locals’ favourite.
๐ Tsar Simeon 72, Sofia 1202 | โ๏ธ +359 2 983 4333 | ๐ kring.bg
9. Loving Hut Sofia โ Fully Vegan with Delivery
Loving Hut on Rakovski Street is Sofia’s branch of the international vegan restaurant chain โ serving a fully vegan menu of healthy, delicious dishes in a welcoming environment. With both dine-in and delivery available, Loving Hut is a reliable and accessible option anywhere in Sofia. The menu covers a range of Bulgarian and international plant-based dishes at very reasonable prices.
๐ ul. Rakovski 113, Sofia 1000 | โ๏ธ +359 884 583 555 | ๐ธ @lovinghutsofia
Tips for Vegan Travellers in Sofia
Sofia is a compact and affordable city with a growing and exciting vegan scene. Edgy Veggy is a non-negotiable stop โ it genuinely lives up to its international reputation. For something calmer and more spiritual, Veda House is a one-of-a-kind experience. Satsanga and Kring are both great for flexible, affordable lunches. Sun & Moon is lovely for a slow morning with good bread and coffee. Most restaurants are very reasonably priced by Western European standards, making Sofia one of the best-value vegan destinations in Europe.
Have you eaten vegan in Sofia? Let me know your favourite spots in the comments!