Vegan in Germany: supermarkets, restaurants & label guide (2026)

Germany is one of the easiest countries in the world to be vegan. Berlin alone has hundreds of vegan restaurants, every supermarket has a dedicated plant-based aisle, and the word vegan on a label is standard.

Supermarkets

• Rewe & Edeka: huge "Vegan" sections — Beyond, Like Meat, Garden Gourmet, Veganz.
• Lidl (Vemondo): excellent own-brand vegan range at unbeatable prices.
• Aldi (Mein Veggie Tag): rotating vegan specials every Thursday.
• dm & Rossmann: the best vegan cosmetics and supplement aisles.

Label literacy

Look for the green-and-yellow V-Label (Vegan Society EU) — the most trusted certification. "Kann Spuren von Milch enthalten" = may contain traces of milk (cross-contamination, not an ingredient).

Eating out

• Berlin: Brammibal's Donuts, Kopps, 1990 Vegan Living, Vöner.
• Munich: Max Pett, Bodhi, Prinz Myshkin.
• Hamburg: Loving Hut, Vincent Vegan, Happenpappen.
• Chains: Hans im Glück, L'Osteria, and Dean & David all have clearly marked vegan menus.

Bakeries & street food

Most German bakeries have vegan bread (no eggs or milk in standard Brötchen). For döner, ask for vegan döner — Berlin's Vöner and Voodies chains do it best.

Useful phrases

• Ich esse vegan — "I eat vegan"
• Ohne Milch, Käse, Ei, Butter, Honig, bitte — "Without milk, cheese, egg, butter, honey, please"
• Ist das vegan? — "Is this vegan?"

Bottom line

Vegan in Germany is mainstream, affordable, and well-labeled. Scan barcodes with VeggieOS in any Rewe or Lidl and 80%+ of products give an instant verdict.