Vegan in Warsaw
Poland's vegan scene grew fast, and Warsaw now has one of the highest counts of vegan restaurants per head in Europe. Traditional Polish food adapts well: potatoes, cabbage, mushrooms, buckwheat and pickles are already central.
Plant-based friendliness
88
Dishes that are already plant-based
Pierogi ruskie wegańskie
Potato and plant-cheese dumplings.
Żurek wegański
Sour rye soup with smoked tofu instead of sausage.
Bigos wegański
Cabbage stew with mushrooms and plums.
Market staples
PotatoesCabbageBuckwheatMushroomsRyePickles
Phrases to use
- Jestem weganinem/weganką
- I am vegan.
- Bez masła i śmietany
- Without butter or sour cream.
Watch out for
- Lard in pastry
- Sour cream added by default
- Meat stock in soups
Questions people ask
Can I get vegan pierogi easily?
Yes — most milk bars and dumpling restaurants in Warsaw list at least one vegan filling.