Walk through Bengaluru long enough and you’ll notice a quiet shift happening across its food map. Amid the dosa lines, brew pubs and shawarma counters, a parallel food culture has – taken root – one that
is fresh, mindful, plant-powered and surprisingly mainstream.
From Sadashiv Nagar to Residency Road to Ejipura, cafés and restaurants focusing on vegan, vegetarian, organic and whole-food menus are no longer niche experiments. They’ve become dependable neighbourhood anchors.
If you’re curious about the city’s plant-based scene, or just trying to eat cleaner without giving up taste, these five restaurants stand out. Each offers a different lens on how Bengaluru interprets plant-forward eating, from sattvic buffets to experimental vegan tacos.
Here’s your complete guide — addresses, timings, what to order and what makes each place special.
Green Theory: The City’s Leafy, Always-Reliable Veg Haven
Tucked off Convent Road in Richmond Town, Green Theory feels like a pause button in the middle of the city. Part café, part garden retreat, it has been one of Bengaluru’s most dependable veg-friendly restaurants for years.
- Address: 15, Convent Road, Shanthala Nagar, Richmond Town, Bengaluru 560025
• Timings: 11:00 to 23:00 daily
• What to try: Mexican tortilla soup, baby corn cigars, Thai curry bowls, thin-crust pizzas, vegan-friendly salads, almond soup for dessert
Green Theory’s strength is flexibility. Vegans can find plenty of options; vegetarians get variety; mixed-diet groups have no trouble choosing. Its leafy outdoor seating makes it ideal for long brunches, casual dates or calm dinners after heavy workdays. Consistent ratings and steady footfall confirm that this place remains very much alive and functional.
JustBe Café: Sadashiv Nagar’s Whole-Food, Feel-Good Plant-Based Corner
JustBe isn’t just a vegan café, it’s a philosophy. Everything here leans toward whole-foods, organic ingredients and gentle cooking. Think zero processed ingredients, low-oil or no-oil recipes, and health-forward plates that still feel indulgent.
- Address: 383/31, 13th Cross, Sadashiv Nagar, Bengaluru
• Timings: Usually lunch to dinner hours (varies slightly; best to check once before heading)
• What to try: Beetroot hummus platter, superfood bowls, vegan lasagna, dairy-free pizzas, millet-based mains, no-sugar desserts
What makes JustBe stand out is the atmosphere. You’re never rushed. The seating is cosy. The staff explain ingredients. The plates look colourful without trying too hard. If your idea of eating out leans toward nourishment rather than overload, JustBe hits the mark.
Carrots: Bengaluru’s Original Vegan Trailblazer
Long before vegan menus became trendy, Carrots was already teaching the city how plant-based food could be fun, colourful and exciting. Known as Bengaluru’s first fully vegan restaurant, it has built a loyal community over the years.
- Address: Ejipura (cloud kitchen model; check for dine-in availability)
• Timings: Often open through lunch and dinner for delivery
• What to try: Mock-meat tacos, tofu wraps, almond-pesto paella, vegan desserts, sugar-free cakes, gluten-free options
Carrots is ideal for people who want bold experimentation in vegan cooking — smoky barbecue flavours, creamy dairy-free sauces, rich desserts, innovative millets. It balances health with indulgence in a way few plant-based places manage.
Perfect for: strict vegans, flexitarians, fitness-oriented folks, or anyone bored of “bland” veg options.
Sattvam: Traditional Vegetarian Food Done With Grace
Not all plant-based eating is Western bowls and hummus. For many Bengaluru families, comfort lies in Indian vegetarian cuisine and that’s where Sattvam thrives.
- Address: 35, Sankey Road, opposite Shell Petrol Bunk, Sadashiva Nagar
• Timings: Lunch 12:00–15:30; dinner typically evenings to 22:30
• What to try: Their signature sattvic buffet with 60+ dishes — dal, paneer curries, rotis, sattvic rice, desserts, snacks
Sattvam takes inspiration from sattvic cooking. Clean, balanced, free of onion and garlic on request but doesn’t compromise on flavour. The buffet format is its biggest draw: fresh, generous, diverse and perfect for groups.
If your plant-based journey includes nostalgia, family gatherings or festive eating without meat, this is the spot. Oh! Their pomegranate shots are the best!
The Green Path – Organic State: For the Conscious Food Explorer
Part restaurant, part organic grocery, part community space — The Green Path in Malleshwaram feels like a gentle eco-bubble inside the city.
- Address: Malleshwaram vicinity (organic state campus)
• Timings: Typically open from late morning till dinner
• What to try: Millet-based meals, home-style vegan dishes, organic thalis, health drinks, raw-food plates
This isn’t your typical restaurant. It’s where people who love organic living, sustainability and alternative foods feel at home. The menu changes often, ingredients are hyper-local, and the vibe feels slow, earthy and intentional.
How To Pick The Right One For Your Mood
- Want pure vegan creativity? Choose Carrots.
• Want slow, mindful, whole-food meals? Go to JustBe.
• Want leafy ambience + veg comfort food? Green Theory.
• Want big vegetarian buffet with consistency? Sattvam.
• Want organic, traditional, exploratory meals? The Green Path.
Bengaluru’s Plant-Based Future Looks Strong
What’s beautiful about these five restaurants is how different they are. There’s no single definition of plant-based eating anymore. Bengaluru owns every version – indulgent vegan, sattvic traditional, organic experimental, global vegetarian, guilt-free brunch bowls.
Whether you’re changing your lifestyle or just curious about cleaner eating, these places prove that plant-based food in the city isn’t a compromise. It’s an upgrade.
