Wildflower Cafe at Butler Gallery ★ 4.2
Wildflower Cafe at Butler Gallery is Kilkenny's leading plant-based cafe, with tempeh bowls, tofu wraps, and vegan raw cakes made gluten-free as standard.
Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal and kosher options across Kilkenny. including where to go and what to order.
Vegan in Kilkenny
Arán Artisan Bakery and Bistro ★ 4.3
Arán on Barrack Street weaves vegan options into its seasonal menu, including vegan hazel-bars, plant-based brunch plates, and evening vegan starter choices.
Aroi Asian Fusion ★ 4.2
Aroi on Friary Street serves Kilkenny's best vegan Asian food, clearly marked vegan Thai dishes with no MSG, chef Fadilah's flavours standing on their own.
Vegetarian in Kilkenny
Cafe La Coco ★ 3.9
Cafe La Coco on Lower Patrick Street is one of Kilkenny's most vegetarian-accommodating cafes, known for superfood salads, acai bowls, and plant-milk coffees.
Petronella ★ 4.0
Petronella on Butterslip Lane builds vegetarian dishes from Mountain View's farm harvest, the most farm-connected vegetarian menu in Kilkenny city.
Foodworks ★ 3.8
Foodworks on Parliament Street sources vegetarian dishes from the owners' family farm, the most traceable vegetarian options in Kilkenny city centre.
Gluten Free in Kilkenny
Wildflower Cafe at Butler Gallery ★ 4.2
Wildflower Cafe at Butler Gallery bakes all sweet treats gluten-free and vegan as standard, the most reliably gluten-free bakery experience in Kilkenny city.
Cafe La Coco ★ 3.9
Cafe La Coco on Lower Patrick Street offers dedicated gluten-free bread with separated preparation, noted by coeliac reviewers for careful kitchen practice.
Scalini Italian Restaurant ★ 4.1
Scalini on St Kieran's Street offers gluten-free pizza and pasta, noted on coeliac food guides as one of Kilkenny's best Italian gluten-free options.
Halal
Kosher
Dietary in Kilkenny, FAQ
Does Kilkenny have good vegetarian or vegan food?
TableJourney's Kilkenny dietary chapter covers vegan, vegetarian, gluten_free venues, each editor-picked with what to order and how to ask.