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Best Vegan Ice Cream in Ljubljana: The Ultimate Summer Treat Guide

Tjasa — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 14:42:54 +0000

When visiting Ljubljana in the summer, what could be better than refreshing yourself with a delicious vegan ice cream? We love good ice cream, so we decided to spend our summer searching for the best in Ljubljana.

When you are walking along the Ljubljanica River or exploring the charming old town, a scoop of vegan ice cream is the perfect treat to cool down and soak in Ljubljana’s lively atmosphere.

BEST VEGAN ICE CREAM IN LJUBLJANA

We have selected our favourite vegan ice cream shops in Ljubljana. So, grab a cone, stroll through the city’s lovely streets, and enjoy the delicious plant-based flavours that Ljubljana has to offer.

Some of the options we found are fully vegan, others only provide a few plant-based flavours. All the ice creams that made our list are delicious and worth trying. Most of the shops are seasonal, so you will not be able to visit them in the winter.

1. Di Matteo Gelateria – Our Favourite Ice Cream in Ljubljana

Our top pick for vegan ice cream in Ljubljana is Di Matteo Gelateria. Technically, it’s not ice cream but gelato, and it’s fantastic! With several locations in the city centre, you won’t have any trouble finding it.

Our favourite flavours are pistachio and passion fruit, but the currant flavour is also amazing. Other vegan options include lemon, blueberry, dark chocolate with orange, raspberry, and mango. They have a few locations, and in the summertime, you will have to wait in line.

2. Vigo Sorbetto – 100% Vegan Ice Cream in Ljubljana

Vigo Sorbetto offers two locations in Ljubljana’s centre, but make sure to visit the one right next to Congress Square. At this location, all of their ice cream flavours are vegan.

Our favourite ice cream flavour here is Salted Pistachio, with Coconut and Stracciatella coming in as a close second. Other tempting options include Peanut, Almond Dolce Puro, Strawberry Hibiscus, Mango Saffron, Lemon Siracusa, and Blackberry Ginger.

3. Grashka Deli Ljubljana

Grashka Deli isn’t your typical ice cream shop in Ljubljana; it’s a vegan restaurant and deli. It earns third place on our list thanks to its unique ice cream made from fermented chickpeas. We were blown away by how delicious this ice cream is!

You can choose from flavours like Raspberry, Hazelnut, Lemon, and our favourite, Vanilla with Pumpkin Seed Oil. This spot is also worth a visit for breakfast or lunch, as it’s one of the best vegan restaurants in Ljubljana.

4. Zvezda Deli Ljubljana

Located on the way from Congress Square to Prešeren Square, Zvezda Deli offers a wide selection of ice cream flavours, with a dedicated section just for vegan options.

Our top picks here are Raspberry with Chocolate and Nectarine. Other vegan ice cream options include Mango, Sacher, Strawberry, Maracuja, Cocoa Hazelnut, and Dark Chocolate. They also offer a few vegan cakes, making it a great spot for a sweet treat.

5. Gelateria Romantika – Vegan Ice Cream in Ljubljana

Gelateria Romantika, like some other spots in the city, specializes in gelato rather than ice cream. They use fresh ingredients and traditional Italian techniques, with a significantly reduced amount of sugar. It’s worth noting that this is one of the more expensive options in Ljubljana.

With two locations in the Ljubljana city centre, all their sorbetto flavours are vegan. You can usually find flavours like Mango, Coconut, Strawberry, Passion Fruit, and Dark Chocolate, along with some seasonal options.

6. Cacao Coffee Shop in Ljubljana

Cacao Coffee Shop is one of the most popular ice cream spots in Ljubljana. However, the vegan options aren’t immediately obvious, so you’ll need to ask the staff. They mentioned that most of the fruit flavours are plant-based, with occasional special flavours also available.

Their fruit selection typically includes Strawberry, Mango, Lemon, Blueberry, Raspberry, and Blackcurrant. In addition to ice cream, they also offer a variety of vegan snacks and coffee options on their menu.

7. Yauya Patisserie ice cream in Ljubljana

Yauya Patisserie isn’t a typical ice cream shop; it specializes in cakes and desserts, with a few plant-based options. During the summer, they also offer gelato, including some vegan options.

Most of the fruit flavours are plant-based, but it’s best to ask the staff for specifics. The usual vegan flavours include Mango, Peach, Lemon, and Raspberry.

BEST VEGAN RESTAURANTS IN LJUBLJANA

Are you interested in exploring Ljubljana’s vegan dining scene? We have discovered the best spots for a delicious vegan breakfast in the city. If you are a local or just visiting, these breakfast places will make your mornings truly special. ->Read our guide to the best breakfast options.

For a more extensive culinary journey, check out our detailed guide to the best vegan lunch and dinner restaurants in Ljubljana. We cover a range of options, from quick bites to fine dining experiences.
->Explore our blog post here.

WHERE TO STAY IN LJUBLJANA?

Ljubljana is a small capital, so you will not be far from the city centre even if you decide to stay in more affordable accommodation. But if you are limited on time, it is better to stay closer to the city centre.

One of the best options in Ljubljana is to stay at the Neu Residence. It is a brand-new building that offers stylish apartments and a rooftop pool with the best city views. The location is also very central.

If you prefer to stay in a hotel, there are plenty of excellent options. For those who enjoy smaller hotels, the AS Boutique Hotel is a great choice. It offers a prime central location and beautifully decorated rooms. You will have all the plant-based restaurants nearby.

If you’re looking for a larger hotel with incredible views, consider the InterContinental – though it is on the pricier side. It is the easiest option if you are arriving with a car. Not all the hotels in Ljubljana provide a parking option.

If our suggested accommodations don’t suit your budget, there are many other excellent options available. You can explore more options on Booking.com.

Ljubljana is the Greenest and One of the Most Beautiful Capitals in Europe. The City Offers Many Vegan Restaurants! Check Them out Here

Tjasa — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 15:19:42 +0000

Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia, is the greenest capital in Europe, which is also vegan-friendly. It stands as one of the most beautiful cities I have ever visited. Everything is conveniently close, offering plenty to see and do! Ljubljana is also very vegan-friendly!

WHERE TO STAY IN LJUBLJANA?

My favourite option would be to stay at the Neu Residence, a brand-new building featuring beautiful apartments and an amazing rooftop pool with city views. If it’s not within your budget, there are many other great choices available. Explore other options on Booking.com.

WHERE TO EAT VEGAN FOOD IN LJUBLJANA?

BARBARELLA JUICEBAR

Our favourite vegan restaurant in Ljubljana is Barbarella. The restaurant offers a different lunch special every day. You can also enjoy fresh salads or a burger. Their cakes and desserts are the best.

Barbarella also offers various breakfast options! You can choose from a smoothie bowl, porridge, or chia pudding. My favourite is the blueberry vanilla protein smoothie!

VEGANIKA – LJUBLJANA VEGAN RESTAURANT

Located in the heart of Ljubljana, Veganika offers healthy bowls for lunch that are all delicious! They also serve amazing breakfast options. Their desserts are also amazing, and don’t forget to order a smoothie.

GRASHKA DELI – LJUBLJANA VEGAN

Grashka Deli is a vegan restaurant and deli in the city, beautifully situated with views of the Ljubljanica River. Their menu features healthy bowls, burgers, and our favourite—the vegan hot dog.

They prepare simple recipes that focus on wholesome superfoods, rich in protein, fiber, and micronutrients, sourcing their produce directly from organic and regenerative farms. This restaurant is a must-visit when you’re in Ljubljana.

PICCOLA

Piccola is our new favourite spot for vegan Romana pizza in Ljubljana. Alongside traditional meat and cheese pizzas, they offer six vegan options featuring their in-house-made cheese and salami.

You must try their salami pizza and pizza called ‘La Citta’. However, the standout at this restaurant isn’t just the pizza; it’s the best vegan tiramisu I have ever tried. Truly a must-visit for anyone craving delightful flavours.

GAUDI & NAAN – LJUBLJANA VEGAN

This fully vegan restaurant in the city centre offers a weekly changing daily lunch option alongside an à la carte menu. Enjoy delicious starters such as smoked rolls or tartare. For mains, choose from dishes like pad Thai, roasted aubergine, or curry.

Don’t miss their five-course tasting menu, complete with wine pairings!

ABI FALAFEL IN LJUBLJANA

Abi Falafel offers the best falafel in town, located right in the centre of Ljubljana. Enjoy a delicious falafel wrap or a vegan falafel plate. Choose from takeaway or, if you’re lucky enough to find a table, dine in. Just remember, it can get quite busy in the evenings!

GUJŽINA

Gujžina offers a unique twist on traditional Slovenian cuisine with its vegan/vegetarian menu. While most dishes are vegan, it’s wise to check before ordering, as some contain dairy and are vegetarian.

If you’re eager to try traditional Slovenian food, this is the place to go! They feature a traditional dish called bograč, various vegan steaks with sauces, and even a traditional Slovenian dessert known as the Over Mura Moving Cake.

GOSTILNA VIDA

Located in the old city centre of Ljubljana, Gostilna Vida is a trendy restaurant that, while not exclusively vegan, offers some vegan options. You can enjoy breakfast or brunch here. For lunch or dinner, try the delicious poke bowl or soba noodles with tempeh.

Don’t miss the secret garden at the back of the restaurant!

FOCULUS RESTAURANT LJUBLJANA

Foculus Restaurant is home to one of the best pizzas in Ljubljana. When I transitioned to a plant-based diet, the one thing I missed was traditional pizza, but here, you can find the perfect pizza. Any pizza on the menu can be made with vegan cheese instead of regular cheese.

My personal preference is the classic Margherita topped with mushrooms. They also offer gluten-free dough.

TINK SUPERFOOD

Tink Superfood Café is a cosy restaurant located in the city centre of Ljubljana. It features a few tables both outside and inside. I prefer to take my food away and enjoy it in a park or by a spot with a view of the Ljubljanica river.

The restaurant isn’t exclusively vegan, but it does offer vegan options. They serve two types of poke bowls: one with tahini and tempeh, and another with peanut and tempeh. You can also order a smoothie and choose from several breakfast options.

SARRBING (KOREAN BINGSU)

This Korean restaurant specializes mainly in bingsu, which is sadly not vegan. However, they offer the best and most affordable vegan ramen in Ljubljana! You can also order dumplings. Besides the delicious food, the owners are extremely friendly and welcoming.

ZANOODLE

Zanoodle is a trendy restaurant specialising in noodles. Here, you can enjoy vegan options such as fried rice, noodle soup, wok noodles, and noodles with asparagus. It’s the perfect spot for anyone looking to indulge in a variety of noodle dishes.

TLOFT

While many restaurants in Ljubljana offer vegan sushi, my all-time favourite is Tloft. They serve a variety of Asian dishes, but the sushi is the standout. If you’re a sushi enthusiast, you must try the “Big Maki Grill Double Tofu Roll.” It’s a real treat for vegan sushi lovers.

RESTAURANT STRELEC ON LJUBLJANA’S CASTLE

If you enjoy fine dining, Restaurant Strelec offers an exquisite vegan dinner experience within Ljubljana’s castle. You can indulge in a five-course tasting menu while enjoying a beautiful view of the city.

Remember to make a reservation a few days in advance and specify that you would like the vegan menu.

VEGAN LJUBLJANA – FARI’S

Fari’s is a fast-food restaurant featuring a predominantly vegan menu. You can choose to take your food to go or eat in.

The menu offers a variety of dishes including falafel wraps, vegan chicken wraps, various burgers, and salads. If you’re craving something crispy, try their roll box and nuggets—these are my favourites!

For a city of its size, Ljubljana boasts a wealth of vegan restaurants. Some that I didn’t have time to visit but are worth mentioning include Restaurant Mandala, Gourmet Vegan, and Radha Govinda.

If you’re staying in an Airbnb with a kitchen, the Ljubljana Central Market is a great place to find local farmers selling fresh fruits, vegetables, and other produce.

WHAT TO DO IN LJUBLJANA?

The city centre may be small, but it’s charming. You can visit Ljubljana Castle, Prešeren Square, Triple Bridge, Dragon Bridge, Tivoli Park, Central Market, Metelkova City, and so much more. My favourite by far is Triple Bridge.

You must also take a walk to Ljubljana Castle. It’s an easy 20-minute walk, or you can take the Ljubljana Castle Funicular Railway, which will bring you to the top of the hill for an amazing view of the entire city. Alternatively, there is an option for a guided walking tour.

One thing you should not miss is a walk in the Park Tivoli. It is Ljubljana’s largest park where locals love to relax after work.

Ljubljana is a European capital that will leave a lasting impression on you. Despite its small size, the city is packed with wonderful sights and activities! The best part about Ljubljana is its safety, even at night!

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Vegan Breakfast in Ljubljana: 10 Incredible Places to Kickstart Your Day

Tjasa — Sun, 21 Nov 2021 17:51:42 +0000

Join us as we explore the best vegan breakfast spots in Ljubljana. These must-visit places not only provide a healthy start to your day but also offer a fun and tasty experience. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, these vegan breakfast spots will make your mornings special.

Imagine starting your day with a warm cup of coffee, paired with tasty avocado toast or a hearty tofu scramble. Ljubljana’s vegan breakfast cafés and restaurants have something for everyone, from fresh pastries to creative breakfast bowls.

BEST VEGAN BREAKFAST LJUBLJANA

Ljubljana, the charming capital of Slovenia, is a great place for vegan breakfast lovers. The city is full of wonderful spots where you can enjoy a delicious plant-based morning meal. Get ready to savour some of the best vegan breakfasts the city has to offer!

BARBARELLA PLANT

Barbarella Plant is a beautiful vegan restaurant in the centre of Ljubljana and one of the best places to visit in the city. They offer an amazing lunch menu, but their breakfasts are equally delightful.

If you have a sweet tooth, you can enjoy a croissant, banana bread, chocolate bread with coffee cream, or a cinnamon roll. They also offer vegan yoghurt and oat bowls.

Additionally, their menu features sourdough with chard and stracciatella, sourdough with hummus and artichokes, and sourdough with pea pesto and vegan ricotta cheese.

BARBARELLA JUICEBAR

Barbarella Juicebar is a small vegan restaurant in Ljubljana, perfect for a delicious vegan breakfast. You can order an acai smoothie bowl or choose any other smoothie flavour for your base. They also offer porridge bowls, chia pudding, various sandwiches (avocado, tofu-pesto), coffee, juices, and smoothies.

Don’t forget to try their delicious cakes and other pre-prepared foods.

VEGANIKA – VEGAN BREAKFAST LJUBLJANA

Veganika is one of the best vegan restaurants in Ljubljana, offering both breakfast and lunch. While their lunch bowls are amazing, their breakfast options are equally delicious.

You can choose from several types of French toast, with our favourite being loaded with tofu cottage cheese, blueberries, and roasted almond leaves. They also offer oven-baked oats with pineapple and avocado toast with wakame algae. Their coffee is also fantastic!

GOSTILNA VIDA

Gostilna Vida is a trendy restaurant in the centre of Ljubljana. Although it is not a vegan restaurant, they offer some delicious plant-based options. For breakfast or brunch, you can order a rainbow sandwich or a smoothie bowl.

Our all-time favourite breakfast here is the green burrito, a delicious green tortilla filled with hummus, mushrooms, and grilled vegetables, which we like to pair with a green smoothie. They also serve coffee with rice or oat milk.

TINK SUPERFOOD CAFÉ

Tink Superfood Café is a small restaurant in the city centre of Ljubljana. While it is not fully vegan, they do have plant-based options. For breakfast, you can enjoy an acai smoothie bowl, a blue smoothie bowl, or the best avocado toast in town.

They offer coffee with almond or coconut milk, as well as a variety of smoothies. We also recommend visiting the restaurant for lunch.

WONDERLAND LJUBLJANA – VEGAN BREAKFAST LJUBLJANA

Wonderland is a unique restaurant in Ljubljana, known for its décor and Instagrammable food. You can enjoy a vegan breakfast or lunch here.

For a plant-based breakfast, you can order Wonder Bread, which comes with a spinach ball, tomato chutney, avocado, green hollandaise sauce, and salad. They also offer oats with fruits or a bowl with chia and coconut. Additionally, all their beautiful smoothie bowls are vegan.

GRASHKA DELI

Grashka Deli is a vegan restaurant and deli in Ljubljana, beautifully situated with views of the Ljubljanica River. Their menu features healthy bowls, burgers, and much more.

They prepare simple recipes focusing on wholesome superfoods rich in protein, fibre, and micronutrients, sourcing their produce directly from organic and regenerative farms. This restaurant is a must-visit when you’re in Ljubljana.

It is a great place for a vegan breakfast in Ljubljana. They offer a delicious tofu scramble and other baked goods like croissants, burek, or strudel.

CACAO COFFE SHOP LJUBLJANA

One of the vegan breakfast options in Ljubljana is Cacao Coffee Shop. Located close to Prešeren Square, it offers beautiful views of the Ljubljanica River.

Their plant-based breakfast options include an acai bowl and a mango bowl, both served with fresh fruits and granola. You can also order a chia pudding. Their coffee with soy milk is very good, and they offer other types of plant milk if you prefer.

OAK BERRY – VEGAN BREAKFAST LJUBLJANA

On a hot summer day, Oakberry is a great breakfast option in Ljubljana. This famous acai franchise offers a vegan base for their bowls, and you can add an unlimited number of toppings. Just check with the staff to confirm which toppings are vegan.

You can add chia pudding, peanut butter, cereal, fresh fruits, and much more.

LE PETIT CAFÉ IN LJUBLJANA

Le Petit Café might not be the best option for a vegan breakfast, but it is one of the most popular breakfast places in Ljubljana.

Their plant-based breakfast options include a bagel with chickpea spread, avocado, tomato, and a salad. You can also enjoy muesli with soy, oat, or rice milk. Additionally, they offer a vegan sandwich with hummus and some veggies.

WHERE TO STAY IN LJUBLJANA

One of the best options is to stay at the Neu Residence. It is a brand-new building with beautiful apartments and a rooftop pool with the best castle and city views. Rooms on the upper floor also have an amazing view. There are many great accommodations in the city. Explore other options on Booking.com.

FINDING VEGAN BREAKFAST FOOD IN LJUBLJANA CENTRAL MARKET

If you prefer not to eat in a restaurant, don’t miss the Saturday Central Market when visiting Ljubljana. This market is full of farmers selling their fruit, vegetables, and other produce. Unlike similar markets in many European cities, this one is bustling with locals buying groceries.

You can find various food stalls offering bread and vegan goods like olives, artichokes, cookies, and different kinds of pastries. It’s a perfect place to start your day with fresh fruit from the market.