It’s no surprise that the number of people turning vegan, especially young adults in their early or late twenties, is on the up. While some reasons for individuals making the switch are because it makes them feel better, it helps their skin, they feel healthier, or they’re on the movement to environmental sustainability claims, or animal conservation, it’s quite astonishing how becoming vegan is the new trend.
Veganism is one of the fastest-growing lifestyle choices of the moment, yet there’s still an idea that vegan food can be bland and tasteless. Well, that’s certainly not true. In fact, it’s all about how you cook your food – all about the flavors!
Many restaurants in Belize have begun to incorporate a more plant-based menu offering options for both Vegetarians/Vegans to enjoy when they’re in Belize.
So, if you’re planning to visit Belize and you are vegan or vegetarian, you’re probably wondering, but what will you eat? We’ve made it a bit easier for you with these recommendations.
Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurants
Belize City
Vegan Bites – the number one vegan restaurant in the city, Vegan Bites is located in the BTL Park. Every day you can expect something new on the menu. Options ranging from vegetable patties, sweet and sour tofu, cilantro lime brown rice, vegan honey mustard chicken, and so much more!
Sahara Grill – Located on the northern highway, Belize City, Belize, Sahara Grill is a Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Vegetarian-Friendly, Vegan restaurant. The tabbouleh salads are a vegan favorite. There is so much flavor in the meals. The ambiance is also very cozy and elegant. It’s a great place to wine and dine.
Taka Kitchen – Located on the northern highway at The Northern Shops, Belize City, Belize, Taka Kitchen is one of the most authentic Japanese restaurants in Belize. You can enjoy sushi, soups, udon, salads, and desserts!
501 Hub – one of the newest restaurants to open in the city is 501 Hub. This restaurant is located on 13 Cork Street and offers its guests a true dining experience. The menu is very plant-based and oh so delicious.
Martha’s Café – Located on 10 Fort Street, Belize City, Belize, Martha’s Café overlooks the Caribbean Sea. Enjoy a delicious meal and take in the best sunsets on earth. Their menu is creative and warm offering great coffee, tasty meals, vegan/vegetarian options, cold juices, and smoothies.
San Pedro
Origin – Located in La Isla Bonita, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Origin is the island’s first all Plant-Based restaurant. You will be able to find a variety of options on the menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Blue water grill – Located in San Pedro, on the beachfront across from Tropic Air, Blue Water Grill offers a vast array of sushi options on Tuesdays and Thursdays for all to enjoy.
Elvi’s Kitchen – One of the most famous restaurants on the island, Elvi’s Kitchen, provides its customers a range of mouthwatering entrees to delight in. Elvi’s Kitchen offers an entire vegetarian menu to choose from. Options include avocado quinoa salad, black bean soup, vegetable coconut curry, fried tacos, and more.
