Plant Based Escape

07/05/2024

Literally my face when im about to eat a falafel kebab after a long walk in nature. 🌲🏃🏼‍♀️⁣⁣⁣
That’s it. That’s all I have to say. Falafel kebabs are a vegans 🌱 best friend, am I wrong? 🥙🧆 ⁣
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28/04/2024

We can count on to provide us with an absolute feast, every time. ⁣
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🌱Pub-style eats with countless vegan options, including a plantbased seitan parmigiana, and a “lamb” souvlaki. ⁣
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🍻I’ve visited a few times now for their dairy free shakes (strawberry is my⁣
fave but the choc oreo one is bomb). ⁣
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🥙 If you ever find yourself in Brunswick, is the perfect treat after a day of opshopping! ⁣
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24/04/2024

had some super special treats for us on the weekend!! 🤩🌱🧁⁣
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🙌🏼 Absolutely proving that vegans don’t miss out on a damn thing when it comes to delicious, drool worthy eats. ⁣
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🙈We gorged ourselves on everything we could get our hands on:⁣
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🍦Vegan soft serve⁣
🥙“Lamb” souvlaki⁣
🧁 Cupcakes⁣
🍰 Tiramisu (biscoff!!) ⁣
🥮 Custard filled baklava ⁣
🥐 “Bacon” and cheese croissants⁣
🍫 Pan au chocolate⁣
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And more! We also bought plenty of fancy plant based cheeses 🧀🧀⁣
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Thanks again , we’re already looking forward to the next one!

01/04/2024

Christchurch has some pretty great vegan burgers! We have narrowed it down to some of our all-time favourites. Click the link in our bio for our new blog post to find all the best burger spots! 🍔Let us know where you think the best vegan burger is from 🌿

17/03/2024

Thanks to for featuring us in another issue of the Vegan and Plant based Living Magazine! We always have so much fun visiting and reviewing our favorite restaurants and cafes, so had no problem writing positively about in Christchurch NZ. Grab a copy at a supermarket or bookstore near you.

21/02/2024

📍AUCKLAND📍Spent a weekend in Auckland and this is just some of the kai we devoured! .bakery supplied the most beautiful cabinet full of delicious vegan food we’ve ever seen. And is our new favorite food truck. Also you can never go wrong with a home made lentil shepards pie!! Yum yum yum 😋

19/02/2024

Dinner at ✨ We chose the five-course option paired with non-alcoholic drinks. I was very impressed by how they made the produce shine! The dessert was an absolute stand-out. They served a coconut kumura pie with cinnamon-soaked plums and thyme oat ice cream! Who knew thyme works so well in ice cream? ✨If you were hesitant to visit like we were I would fully recommend going. We put our dietary requirements in the form when we booked and all our courses were vegan with no issues. Each dish felt very well thought out and paired perfectly with our drinks. The pacing of the courses was excellent and the staff were very knowledgeable and explained all of the dishes and drinks well. The menu doesn't give much away and changes regularly so be prepared to be surprised with how innovative the food is. Don't worry we will post a reel soon with all the details of each course!

18/02/2024

We have a new blog post out! It's a full guide to everything you need to know before walking the Queen Charlotte Track. From what campsites to stay at to what you need to book beforehand. Trust us the views are worth the long days!!

Whether you do a short day trip, or the full five-day hike, even just a second on the Queen Charlotte track is worth your time.

17/02/2024

A couple of weeks ago we caught up with WholeFood Living to chat about our upcoming travel plans and our vegan journey! If you are keen to see what we will be getting up to in the next little while check out the interview! There are some good tips on how to find vegan food in small towns as well! Make sure to check out WholeFood Living their website is full of great information 🙂

Ashley and Gabby, two Kiwi vegan friends united by food and deeply infected by a severe urge to travel, are making a name for themselves as they journey around New Zealand and internationally, reviewing vegan restaurants and posting their impressions online at www.plantbasedescape.com Whole Food Liv...

29/01/2024

Wanting to hike the Abel Tasman Great Walk but have no clue what campsite to stay at?

Don't stress, we have created a full guide with everything you need to know before you start. The post also includes recommendations for what food to take on the trip as we know hiking while vegan can be tricky! Let us know what bays are your favourite.

If you haven't already, follow us on Instagram for more vegan recommendations.

The Abel Tasman Great Walk is one of the most popular walks in Aotearoa New Zealand! Our guide has everything you need to know for this gorgeous coastal track.

23/01/2024

For us, growing up in the South Island of Aotearoa meant summers were spent with thousands of other Cantabrians sitting on Kaiteriteri beaches and enjoying a real fruit ice cream.

It also meant going to the same restaurants, in the same small towns each year!

So you've got to trust us when we say we know all the vegan hotspots in the Golden Bay and Tasman area. You probably have already heard of some...

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East St.
Culture Burger Joint
Roots Bar Takaka
The Dangerous Kitchen
The Mussel Inn
TOAD Hall
Revite Cafe Motueka
The FAT TUI
Park Cafe Marahau

Do you have any favorites? 🤤🍰☀️

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Discover our favourite vegan restaurants in Nelson, and the best vegan food in the Golden Bay area for your next summer holiday!

06/12/2023

Thinking about heading up North this summer, but wary about the vegan food scene? Don't stress. Book that holiday and book yourself a table at one (or some) of the following restaurants!

And make sure to let us know where your personal favourite places to eat vegan in Rotorua are!

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Abracadabra Cafe & Bar
Atticus Finch Rotorua
Artisan Cafe
Bailwal G-Pure Vegetarian Restaurant
FTP Vegan Eats
Okere Falls Store

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Recently we spent a few nights in Rotorua on the way through to Tauranga. So we had to scope out the vegan Rotorua restaurants while we were there!

17/11/2023

We visited Tauranga for the VeganVibes festival and left with full pukus and full hearts. A gorgeous city with plenty of vegan options, we didn't want to leave! Hit us with your recommendations for The Mount, and let us know if we missed any great spots!

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George Cafe
Gratitude Eatery
Hello Banh Mi Mt Maunganui
Lantern
Rice Rice Baby
Sea People Ice Cream

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Tauranga Restaurants and Cafes The Mount is home to some choice vegan spots. Tauranga restaurants such as George Cafe and Sea People are a couple of the goodies, including the annual Vegan Vibes festival! Unfortunately, Vitality Kitchen was closed while we were there, so we'll have to give it anothe...

01/11/2023

Finally! Vegan Krispy Kreme donuts were launched today. Flavours include fudge brownie bliss filled with brownie batter and apple custard crumble filled with apple custard. Can be found at a BP! We can confirm that they are very delicious 🤤 🍩

25/10/2023

Wanna know where the best spots for vegan kai in Christchurch City are? Pop into any of the following restaurants whether you're planning a catch-up with friends, a quick solo food mission, or a cute date. Let us know if we've missed any of your favourites!

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Grater Goods
Costas Taverna Greek Restaurant and Ouzo Bar
Midnight Shanghai
Miss Peppercorn
Two Fat Indians - City Centre
Little Pom's
Tutto Bene Italian Restaurant
Pot Sticker Dumpling Bar
Table of Munchies
Mr Wolf
Delilah Bar
Slick Burger

Read for the best vegan restaurants in Christchurch! Featuring our personal favourite vegan restaurants in Christchurch. Don't miss out on some great food!

14/10/2023

We are going to Rotorua and Tauranga next week and need recommendations for where to find the best food! Comment your favourite places below :)

03/10/2023

Kia ora friends! We are excited to give you our guide to the best vegan BYOs in Wellington City. From Korean karaoke bars to cozy Indian restaurants there is a spot for every occasion. Let us know what your favourite is!

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Beach Babylon
Indian Alley at Wakefield
Jugnu's Little India
Mother of Coffee Ethiopian Cuisine Restaurant
NewKor
Saffron Haveli
Saigon Taste Ethnic Vietnamese Cuisine

We have you sorted for your next Wellington BYO you are planning. We have found the places with the best food for the best price.

26/09/2023

Kia ora friends! We are excited to give you our ULTIMATE guide to the best vegan kai in Wellington City. From bars and restaurants to desserts and more, we've listed our absolute favourite places to eat and drink in town. These are places we trust to provide us with good vibes and scrumptious plant-based goodness. So give it a read and let us know if we've missed any epic eats!

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The Library
Rouge and Vagabond
The Champagneria
Belén Vegan Bakery
Aurora Argentinian Bakery
Nolita Wellington
DAMASCUSnz
Chow
Jugnu's Little India
Indian Alley at Wakefield
Chaat Street by Vaibhav Vishen
The Botanist
Dockside Restaurant & Bar NZ
Zelati Gelato & Sorbet
Chan's Eatery
Aunty Menas Vegetarian Restaurant
Beach Babylon
Mother of Coffee Ethiopian Cuisine Restaurant
Dirty Donuts
Chunk'd Cookies
Vonuts
Thai Chef

The Best Wellington Vegan Guide is the ultimate list of all the most delicious vegan options in the city from full vegan restaurants to ones with great options.

28/08/2023

Need some spice in your life? Can you settle for a good curry and buttery naan? Indian cuisine is one of our favourite types of food, and can so easily be made vegan! We've put together a list of the most reliable Indian restaurants in Wellington. Let us know what your favourite is!

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Chaat Street by Vaibhav Vishen
The First Choice Indian Restaurant Pure Vegan & Vegetarian
Great India Restaurant
Jugnu's Little India
Indian Alley at Wakefield
Saffron Haveli
Bikaner Wellington

Indian Restaurants in Wellington One of our favourite cuisines as vegans is Indian food. The mix of spices, combination of flavours, and variety of choices keeps us hooked. Plus, as it's so often vegetarian, we've found that finding vegan options is easy! So, whether you're eating out with friends o...

14/08/2023

Hello everyone! We've gone and updated our Christchurch Riverside Market post, adding 6 NEW food places that you've recommended we should try. Do let us know which are your favourites in the comments below!

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Bellbird Baked Goods
Black Burger (newly mentioned)
Veggie Guy Bobby
Cluck Cluck Slurp (newly mentioned)
Dosa Kitchen
Empire Chicken (newly mentioned)
Fritz's Wieners
Hanoi Alley Vietnamese Street Food
Herba Gourmet
Indo Tempeh
Kathmandu MO:MO House
Pretty Good Pizza (newly mentioned)
Ramen Ria (newly mentioned)
ROTI JOE'S (newly mentioned)
Shaka Bros
Riverside Market - Christchurch

We've gone and tried every vegan option available inside Christchurch Riverside Market and reviewed them to make it easy for you!

07/08/2023

Check out our next post giving you a rundown of the vegan options at the Christchurch Little High Eatery! Whether you're a fan of Thai or Latin American food, or just after a juicy burger, there's something to please everybody's tastebuds.

Let us know what your favourite is down below!

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Bacon Brothers
BASE Woodfired Pizza
Caribe Latin Kitchen Christchurch
Eightgrains
NoodleMonk
Paleta Bar Nz
Dice & Slice
Sushi Soldier

The Little High Eatery in Christchurch has more vegan options than you think. Food ranges from wood-fired pizzas to Thai curries, burgers, ramen, and desserts.

01/08/2023

Ever been to an Indian restaurant and had no clue what is actually vegan? We have made a list of all of our favourite Indian restaurants in Christchurch with tasty vegan options! Comment your go-to Indian place below!

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Coriander's
Dosa Kitchen
Mumbaiwala
Two Fat Indians - City Centre
Little India
Maharaja Indian Restaurant
29 Sweets Restaurant

Vegan naan, crispy pakora and spicy curries! Whether you are taking away or dining in we've put together a list of our go-to Indian restaurants in Christchurch.

18/07/2023

It’s not easy to find a nice plant-based dessert in Wellington outside of the frozen section in the supermarkets. Here are some of our favourite sweet vegan treats that we've found in Wellington so far!

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Beach Babylon
The Botanist
The Champagneria
Dockside Restaurant & Bar NZ
Duck Island Ice Cream
Nolita Wellington
Zelati Gelato & Sorbet

Whether you're craving ice cream, creme brulee or a cookie sandwich, satisfy your sweet tooth with the best vegan desserts in Wellington City.

11/07/2023

If you've decided to give up on dating apps and become a regular in a cafe near you, here's a list of our favourite cafes in Wellington City, serving vegan kai and a good cuppa coffee!

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Aurora Argentinian Bakery
Belén Vegan Bakery
Black Lion Bakery & Cafe
Buenos Aires Cafe
Deluxe Cafe
Queen Sally's Diamond Deli
Fidel's Cafe
Midnight Espresso Wellington
Sweet Release
Wellington Chocolate Factory
Pranah

If you're vegetarian, plant-based, or the friend of someone who is, here's a list of the most reliable vegan cafés in Wellington.

03/07/2023

We've tried all of the vegan options available at Riverside Market - Christchurch…there were more than we thought! Here's the list, let us know if we missed any so we have an excuse to go back!

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Veggie Guy Bobby
Bellbird Baked Goods
Riverside Candy Shoppe
Dosa Kitchen Riverside Market
Fritz's Wieners
Hanoi Alley Vietnamese Street Food
Herba Gourmet
Hikari Sushi Bar & Japanese Cuisine
Indo Tempeh
Kathmandu MO:MO House
Pure Pulp
Shaka Bros

We've gone and tried every vegan option available inside Christchurch Riverside Market and reviewed them to make it easy for you!

26/06/2023

Not left the house in days? Forgotten the smell of freshly cut grass? Need some fresh air? Check out some of our favourite nature walks in and around Christchurch!

Some of the most breathtaking views in Christchurch are earned after a sweaty uphill hike. Here's a list of some of our favourite walking tracks in Christchurch

19/06/2023

Making plans for dinner and want to try a new restaurant? Check out our new blog post with some of our favourite restaurants in Wellington!

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DAMASCUSnz
Mother of Coffee Ethiopian Cuisine Restaurant
The Botanist
Dockside Restaurant & Bar NZ
Nolita Wellington
Kisa
Aunty Menas Vegetarian Restaurant
Beach Babylon

Here we've recommended both fully vegan restaurants and places where vegan options are available. Read on to discover the best vegan restaurants in Wellington!

11/06/2023

New post up! We have all the best spots for your food needs in Mexico City. Check out our new Instagram account

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Por siempre vegana taquería
Gracias Madre Taqueria Vegana
Vegamo Deli
Los Loosers
Churrería El Moro
PaliPali

We ate a lot of food in Mexico so here are the best vegan restaurants Mexico City offers. You won't believe the great flavours. book that flight!

05/06/2023

Switching it up this week from food reviews to a walking track guide! If you need to get out of the house this week, here are some of our Wellington recommendations.

Craving a walk through the bush, but stuck in the city? There are lots of short nature walks located close to the city. Here are the easiest Wellington hikes

29/05/2023

Thanks everyone for liking and sharing our posts over the last couple of weeks! We're excited to share with you our latest post on some of our favourite restaurants in Christchurch. Let us know your go-to spots in Christchurch City so we can give them a try!

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Grater Goods
Costa's Taverna
Midnight Shanghai
Miss Peppercorn
Two Fat Indians - City Centre
Little Pom's

We both grew up in Christchurch and have since watched the vegan food scene evolve. Read for the best vegan restaurants in Christchurch!