Wroclaw Vegan Travel Guide 2026

Hello readers! A special post of sorts this time – a vegan travel guide to Wroclaw, brought to you by J – special guest blogger for Veganhaven! I had the opportunity to visit Poland again, as J had a work trip to Wrocław (pronounced vrot-slawf), but found no cheap flights and little free time to go along. I did feel some fear-of-missing-out, as I haven’t been to Poland since Warsaw over 3 years ago.

If you missed it –> here’s my Warsaw Vegan Travel guide

But then I got an idea.. as I usually give J recommendations on where to eat, why not make him contribute to the blog this time ; ) So he visited the restaurants, tried the dishes, took the photos, and I put it together in this guide to vegan eats in Wroclaw!

Introduction

Wrocław is the fourth-biggest city in Poland, and a unique regional capital in the south-west of the country. Having been a major German city for 200 years till 1940s, Wrocław still has a sense of German culture. Though it is now predominantly Polish speaking, the city has one of the largest concentration of foreigners in Poland. Furthermore, Wrocław is a university ​town, which skews its population towards the younger side.

The routine of my 6-day visit to Wrocław consisted of day-time lectures at the University, quick lunch breaks at some nearby eatery. I quickly realized that my dinner forays were all directed in and around the city’s lovely old town. From my hotel, this meant crossing a group of islands on the Oder river. 

Practical Info and Travel tips

Getting to and around Wrocław: Wrocław has an international airport, around 45 minutes by bus and 30 min away from the city by taxi (which costs €10-€20). While the airport is fairly well-connected to many European cities, there was no direct flight from Helsinki. I travelled there from Helsinki via Munich. One option would be to fly to Warsaw or Kraków, and then take a ~3h train journey to Wrocław. 

The public transport was a positive experience. You can simply enter a bus or tram and pay using card. There is no need for paper tickets as the system remembers your payment card. Effectively, your card is your ticket in case you are checked. There’s a bus from the airport to the city that leaves every 15 minutes.

Poland is part of the EU but uses its local currency, the Polish złoty (PLN). Almost all restaurants and shops accept card and contactless payment. When paying by card, the terminal may ask whether you want to pay in your home currency or in zloty (it’s usually better to choose zloty to avoid extra conversion fees). The official language is Polish, English is widely used in hotels, tourist sites, and many restaurants.

When to visit: Wroclaw can be visited year-round. The best time to visit depends on what kind of traveller you are. Summer is the most popular choice, but spring and autumn can be rewarding with minimal crowds. While I was there in October, the air was chilly, with temperatures of 10-15 °C.

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Where to Stay in Wrocław

In and around the ”Old Town” of Wrocław is a good area for first-time visitors and tourists. The Old Town is the heart of the city, and naturally a pricier area to stay and dine in. Zones just outside the Old Town and Cathedral Island are also great places to stay for tourists.

I did not spend much time researching hotels before this and booked a hotel through my company (probably took a few seconds to decide which one..); We did have a look into it before confirming the stay, and The Bridge seemed like a good choice. That plus more suggestions on where to stay in Wrocław:

The Bridge Hotel, Wroclaw

Hotel Suggestions:

The Bridge Wroclaw: a stylish 5-star hotel with elegant rooms (including deluxe and river-view options), a highly regarded breakfast, vegan options on request.

PURO Wroclaw: a modern 4-star design hotel with soundproofed, comfy rooms and a lively lobby vibe, offering an excellent breakfast with vegan options availabe.

Scandic Wroclaw: centrally located 4-star hotel with contemporary rooms and a generous breakfast buffet (including vegan choices), fitness and sauna facilities, and sustainability focus.

Things to do in Wrocław

Old Town: Hosting one of the largest, medieval squares in Europe, Wrocław old town has strong historic charm. One of the first things one notices after spending some time around the Wrocław old town is the number of enormous churches and other towering old buildings.

Notice the multitude of small bronze gnome sculptures all around the city. The first were done to honour the Polish anti-communist movement that started in Wrocław. These goofy dwarfs now number over 800 and are a popular tourist attraction.

I stayed in the oldest, more calm part of the city, the Cathedral Island. Here another old tradition still lingers: the gas lampposts on the streets are lit every evening by a lamplighter equipped with a cape and a long lighter pole.

Centennial Hall: Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the bulky building was build by the German Empire in 1913 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Napoleon’s defeat in the Battle of Nations. Today, the hall hosts lots of different cultural events like concerts, festivals, and sports. Checking out the surrounding Japanese Garden and large pergola with Multimedia Fountain shows are things natural addition to visiting this sight.

Racławice Panorama: Another 100 years old must-see in Wrocław. Racławice Panorama is a 360 degree painting depicting the patriotically significant Battle of Racławice. It is a fascinating reminder from a time before movies and modern mass media.  Visiting the painting costs €12 and includes 30 mins audio guide (available in different languages) detailing the battle scene and the history of the painting itself.

Vegan in Wrocław

While Warsaw was found to be quite vegan-forward, Wrocław still needs to catch up. I was surprised to hear from a local vegetarian work acquaintance, that there are few vegan options at the university cafeterias. Vegetarianism reigns in Wrocław. Places have things marked as “veggie”, which means vegetarian. It’s might be that staff don’t know the difference between vegan and vegetarian.

Many restaurants had Halloween themed specialities around this time! Tipping is not strictly expected here, service is fast, and payment done beforehand at the counter at most places. Price range was usually around 40-60 PLN per person per meal.

Vegan food spots in Wrocław ⬇️

CUDO

Jodłowa 4, 50-140 Wrocław 

CUDO is a vegan restaurant with selection of sushi and all kinds of plant-based seafood. It’s located just on the outskirts of the Old Town. Above average prices, but we were able to get sharing platters. I ordered Gyozas and the Cudo tasting set with my colleague. This cost approx €18 per person. In addition to sushi, the menu also had items such as bao buns and Korean rice cakes.

Friendly service and a neat spot for Asian fare!

webpage: facebook.com/cudo.wro

Bez Lukru

Igielna 14/15, 50-117 Wrocław

Just a block away from the Old Town square is this cosy vegan restaurant with esoteric vibes. I got their ‘Thai chickpea burger’, which was good and mildly spicy. Fries not included. Their kitchen offers healthy bowls, burgers, and comfort food perfect for brunch or lunch.

website: www.bezlukruwro.pl

Unfortunately, it seems the nearby alleys had a rat problem and authorities had put out traps. If this is something that makes you uncomfortable, avoid the area : (

⁠Thali

Ruska 19, 50-079 Wrocław

I checked out this Indian restaurant for lunch one day as it was near the campus. The staff spoke good English and knew what’s vegan. But the vegan options on the menu were limited to classics like chana masala, dal and rice.

This chickpea curry came along with a ton of rice. Filling, but little variety for an Indian meal. Website: thali.pl

Vegan AF Ramen

Oławska 12b, 52-007 Wrocław

Vegan AF Ramen is a Japanese themed spot that has certified high quality noodles. It’s one of Wrocław’s most popular vegan restaurants, serving rich ramen, bao, gyozas, and creative plant-based mains such as tantanmen. I got the OG Vegan AF Ramen, which was good, quite salty, with mushroom, vegan yolk and sesame oil.

The vibes are futuristic. A bit on the pricey side. Website: veganaframen.pl

Pod Przykrywka

Więzienna 18/1, 50-120 Wrocław

This cosy place serves Polish cuisine, with many veganized dishes. Family run, homemade food style. They have soy pork and green lentil pierogi on menu, as well as a healthy beetroot salad on the side. These together were quite filling. A couple of vegetarian options, which are marked with “!”

The restaurant closes relatively early. Pet-friendly. Website: facebook.com/podprzykrywkawroclaw

iBO Falafel

Świętego Mikołaja 15, 50-128 Wrocław

Top rated spot for falafel wraps, hummus, fresh salads and Middle Eastern classics. Casual, affordable and 100% vegan. It’s located on the opposite edge of the old town. Great for takeaway or a quick lunch while exploring. The wrap I ordered was dense and filling, properly moist, with tasty falafel and Greek salad filling. They have a variety of other wraps with vegan protein and some breakfast dishes as well.

website: facebook.com/IboFalafelWroclaw

Vega

Sukiennice 1/2 wejście od, Rynek 27a, 50-107 Wrocław

Vega is one of the first vegan restaurants in Wrocław, and is located right at the main square in an old stylish building with two floors. Animal rights advocated in window. Traditional Polish-inspired and international vegan dishes on menu.

Website: Vega

More suggestions for vegan food in Wroclaw..

⁠PieRogi Vegan (spot for Polish comfort food and classics), Warzywniak (local favourite with simple, fresh vegan meals), ⁠FALLA (another good spot for vegan falafel), BRU vegan bakery, ⁠Soup Culture, el Gordito (Mexican vegan options like jackfruit bowl), lie a bit outside the old town but worth checking out when in Wrocław!

Have you been to Wroclaw before? Which of these restaurants did you try? Let me know in the comments!