Here's why you can explore these plant-based and vegan-friendly options in Mumbai

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November is World Vegan Month and the shift toward conscious dining is unmistakable. According to a report by Coherent Market Insights, 61 per cent of 16-24-year-olds and 70 per cent of 25-34-year-olds in India now identify as plant-based eaters, and the vegan food market is projected to grow at 9.1 per cent CAGR from 2025 to 2032. Several eateries in Mumbai are shifting toward plant-based and vegan-friendly offerings to cater to the demand, Here's our pick from the offerings:

Take a pause

This refreshing take on plant-based dining at a 32-seater has a global vegan menu. There's no refined sugar or wheat; instead, millets, dates, and khandsari sugar take centre stage. Try the Avocado toast with dukkah, Tofu akuri Toast, Mushroom Sliders, and the 24-Carrot Cake.
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Pause, Shop No. 27, Vora House, A/B, Pali Mala Rd, Bandra West

Mindful meanderings

Bandra's calm in the chaos - bathed in natural light and framed by potted greens ­ - invites you to slow down. The menu is clean and flavour-forward. Think jackfruit burgers with house sauces, quinoa and grain bowls, sourdough sandwiches, and nut-milk lattes made for slow sipping. For desserts, try their vegan cheesecakes and eggless pancakes. With its relaxed outdoors and approachable pricing, it's an wholesome experience.
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Morii Café, Sanatan Pereira Bungalow, Reclamation, Bandra West

Clean and comforting

This new spot in Bandra serves food inspired by culinary medicine and grandmothers' slow cooking. Expect black carrot and beetroot kanji, warm salads, seasonal plates, and baked millet sev puri. They also retail cold-pressed oils, stone-ground flours, ferments, snacks, and staples.
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Purnah, Bajaj arcade, Union Park, Khar

Satvik by design

This pure vegan restaurant in Andheri serves more than 350 dishes spanning nutritious thalis, wood-fired pizzas, artisanal pastas, and cold-pressed juices. Catering to diverse dietary needs, they specialise in oil-free, sugar-free, and gluten-free cuisine options without compromising on flavour.
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Aharveda, Viral Apartments, S.V. Road, Andheri West

Cracking the code

This café's menu offers a vibrant mix of comfort and creativity - from orange chocolate chip cake and truffle fries to hearty mains like The Nutty Spaghetti, Barley and Cracked Wheat Upma, and Kushari. Try their signature Dhansaak that adds a touch of home-style warmth. Proof that wholesome can still be indulgent.
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The Nutcracker Kala Ghoda; Bandra; Palladium; Jio World Drive; Breach Candy

Go greener

Born in Delhi and now rooted in Mumbai, this cafe has evolved into a gathering place for Mumbai's eco-aware, flavour-forward community. The menu travels the world with zesty Saigon Street Buddha Bowl, smoky Jackfruit rolls, crispy Kimchi Pancakes, Avocado Toasts, and the indulgent Truffle Mac ‘n' Cheese amongst
other dishes.
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Greenr Café, Bandra West and Breach Candy

It takes a village

This café and organic deli is rustic, unhurried, and has a menu that features dishes like tofu scrambles, vegan pancakes, almond-milk cappuccinos, and hearty grain bowls. Try their sourdough sandwiches and baked goods.
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The Village Shop, 5AA, Mac Ronells, Bandra West

Fast and fun

This compact Kandivali spot is rewriting Mumbai's street food story with vegan shawarma and mock-meat wraps that are smoky, juicy, and packed with flavour. Try the barbecue and peri-peri ones that balances spice, crunch, and creaminess.
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SureMaa, Sai Darshan SRA CHS, MHADA Colony, Kandivali West

Fresh from the farm

This pioneer of Mumbai's health-food movement is where organic, rustic charm meets wholesome goodness. Dig into fresh salads, hearty multi-grain sandwiches, and sugar-free treats in a relaxed, deli-style setting. Think almond-flour pizzas, vegan smoothie bowls, and dairy-free desserts.
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Farmers Café, Celeste Building, 14th Road, Khar