Vegan and plant-led cooking has deep roots in Dublin, going back well before the recent wave. Cornucopia in the south city centre is the long-standing institution, a vegetarian and vegan canteen at the heart of the city, while Vada in Stoneybatter represents the newer, more design-led generation.
Vada on Brunswick Street North in Stoneybatter, the zero-waste neighbourhood cafe that took over the V-Face site, plant-forward small plates and house-made.
OrderPlant-forward small plate
TipCounter and small tables; book ahead for dinner Thursday to Saturday. House water kefir brewed in-house from kitchen byproducts.
Cornucopia on Wicklow Street in Dublin 2, the family-run vegan and vegetarian wholefood restaurant since 1986, three floors of self-service counters.
OrderVegan hot plate with three salads
TipWalk-in only; arrive before 12:30 for the upstairs room. The hot plate with three salads runs around €13. Closes 17:00 Sunday, 19:00 Monday to Wednesday.
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