Bohol is a very vegan-friendly island in the Philippines, although it does depend a little on where you’re staying. If you’re staying on Panglao Island, where most tourists go, you will love the wide range of vegan options available.
I have listed the best hotel, my favourite plant-based restaurants in Bohol, and you will also find out which tour is the best to take.
WHERE TO STAY IN BOHOL?
I stayed at the amazing Oceanica Resort. The location is slightly outside the main tourist area, but the beautiful beach makes it well worth it.
I chose this resort mainly for the beach, and after seeing other beaches in the area, I was glad I did. It is not the cheapest option, but if you’re staying in Bohol for a short time, it is definitely worth it.
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I booked the deluxe beachfront room, and it was the perfect choice. My view was of beautiful palm trees and the beach. It is also great that this part of the beach is reserved for hotel guests only, giving you all the peace and privacy you need.
The restaurant in Oceanica Resort offers some vegan options, such as Thai vegetables in coconut curry, a salad (if ordered without cheese), and fresh vegetable spring rolls.
If you’re staying for a longer time, you can rent your own motorbike to explore Bohol. As I was only there for a few nights, I got around using Grab.
THE VEGAN SHACK – BOHOL
The Vegan Shack is the best plant-based restaurant in Bohol. Their menu includes both traditional Filipino dishes and international favourites. They support local communities and farmers by sourcing fresh, sustainably grown ingredients.
You can enjoy dishes such as spaghetti, tofu katsu, tofu skewers, dumplings, Pad Thai, and much more. They also serve delicious vegan desserts!
It is one of the top spots for a plant-based breakfast in Bohol. You can choose from French toast, scrambled tofu, or pancakes.
The place is very cosy, but if you’re staying near Alona Beach, it’s not the closest option. You’ll need to book a Grab or rent a motorbike to get there.
The Vegan Shack has established a shelter dedicated to rescuing and caring for animals in Bohol.
VEDGE BOHOL – VEGAN RESTAURANT
Vedge is a fully plant-based restaurant located inside a resort on Bohol. You can visit for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
For breakfast, you can enjoy overnight oats, granola, smoothie bowls, tofu scramble, or delicious vegan pancakes. For lunch and dinner, the menu stays the same. You can choose from a variety of pasta dishes, burgers, or traditional Filipino rice bowls.
As it was our first time in the Philippines, we decided to try some traditional dishes. We ordered Sisig, a Filipino classic, and tofu Adobo. Both are usually made with meat, but at Vedge, you will find tasty vegan versions.
You can also try Kare-Kare in a plant-based version. To finish your meal, treat yourself to chocolate mousse, mango cheesecake, or banana bread.
CRAZE CAFE, BISTRO & GELATERIA – VEGAN OPTION IN BOHOL
This café and ice cream shop offers some vegan options, though it is not a fully plant-based spot. It’s a great choice if you’re travelling with non-vegan friends.
From the breakfast menu, you can order a plant-based sandwich with a smashed chickpea and mushroom patty, served with salad. They also offer delicious smoothie bowls.
Another good option is the health box, which includes chickpeas, mushrooms, croutons, and a variety of vegetables.
For dessert, they have a few fruit sorbets such as mango and passion fruit, which are perfect for cooling down in the tropical heat. They also offer oat milk for their drinks.
SHAKA – PANGLAO BOHOL
Shaka is one of the best vegan spots in Bohol. You’ll find the same restaurant on Siargao Island. They’re famous for their delicious and Instagram-worthy smoothie bowls.
It is the perfect place for a plant-based breakfast or brunch. Alongside smoothie bowls, you can order shakshuka, pancakes, and many other tasty options.
Their lunch menu includes vegan burgers, sandwiches, and wraps. You can also try their healthy tempeh bowl. Shaka is the ideal place to enjoy iced coffee on the island.
WONDERLAND – SAYAW THAI FOOD IN BOHOL
If you love Thai food, this is a must-visit restaurant in Bohol. On their menu, you will find all the classic Thai dishes, and many of them can be made vegan. The staff clearly understand the difference between vegan and vegetarian, which is always a plus.
I had the plant-based Pad Thai and mango sticky rice. Both were excellent. The atmosphere in the restaurant is lovely, and I recommend sitting on the upper floor for a more relaxed experience.
OVERGROWN CAFE & BAR
This breakfast, brunch, and lunch café offers a few vegan options. My favourites are their vegan smoothie bowls. You can choose from peanut butter-chocolate, mango-banana, or pineapple-banana flavours.
If you prefer something savoury, try their freshly baked sourdough bread with homemade dips. Not all the dips are vegan, but the plant-based options include basil-cashew pesto, mango chutney, bell pepper pesto, and cranberry-onion.
They serve coffee and matcha lattes, both available with plant-based milk.
MELLOW – VEGAN POPSICLE IN BOHOL
I stumbled upon this spot by accident during an evening walk along Alona Beach. It’s mainly a frozen yoghurt shop, but they also offer vegan popsicles.
You can choose from cream or water-based popsicles, and they offer a good variety of fruity vegan options that are perfect for cooling down in the heat of Bohol.
THE BEST TOUR ON BOHOL ISLAND
The most famous spots to visit in Bohol are the Chocolate Hills and the Tarsier Sanctuary. If you’re staying on Panglao Island, these two sights aren’t exactly nearby. You could rent a motorbike and visit them on your own, but after watching a well-known YouTuber recommend Ecotravelers, I decided to try their tour.
This isn’t a sponsored review. I was genuinely impressed. The tour isn’t the cheapest, but it’s worth it. Booking this tour was the best decision I made. The tour is private, and you get your own driver and guide. And the best part? They take you to places in Bohol far from the usual tourist crowds.
BOHOL NATURE TOUR
If you’ve seen photos of the usual viewing spot for the Chocolate Hills, you will know it is packed with people queueing for photos. Ecotravelers took us to a quieter location where we had the whole viewpoint to ourselves.
From there, we headed to a peaceful tarsier sanctuary, where we were almost the only visitors. The calm, uncrowded setting made the whole experience so much more enjoyable.
Another highlight from this Bohol Nature Tour was the visit to the stunning Pangas Waterfalls. This spot hasn’t yet been discovered by mass tourism. Only a few locals were there, swimming with us. It was an incredible experience to discover such hidden gems.
We ate lunch on a cruise boat along the Loboc River. Our guide made sure we had a table with an amazing view. The lunch buffet even had delicious vegan options on its menu, which was a great surprise. There were also a few desserts available.
After lunch, we visited a local market. Our guide walked us through the stalls, pointing out local produce and sharing fun facts along the way. It was a lovely way to end the day of this Bohol Nature Tour.
->You can book the Bohol Nature Tour with Ecotravelers here.
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