Veganation

Veganation is one of the coziest and most heart-warming restaurants in Antwerp. As many reviewers have pointed out, it’s a nonprofit initiative that runs entirely on donations from its guests. The volunteers here are incredibly kind and welcoming. They go out of their way to make sure every visitor feels comfortable and well taken care of, and you can really feel their genuine passion for what they do. The dining experience is unique. Instead of ordering from a menu, you’re served a set meal that usually includes a salad, soup, main course, dessert, and a warm drink. While there isn’t much choice in what you get, the dishes change daily, so every visit feels like a new surprise. The food is fully vegan, wholesome, and consistently delicious; it is comforting in both taste and portion size. At the end of your meal, you can choose to leave a donation in cash or via bank transfer. There’s no pressure, and you’re free to contribute as much (or as little) as you feel is right. I wholeheartedly recommend Veganation - not only for its tasty food and warm hospitality, but also for its inspiring charitable mission. They also partner with the “Too Good To Go” app, offering generous takeaway portions for only €5–6, which is a wonderful option for those on the go. The restaurant is open daily (except Sunday) from 12:00 to 21:00, and the team is always happy to welcome you. Just be sure to bring an open heart and a healthy appetite! P.S. If there’s one small suggestion, it would be to add some soft, calming background music. It would perfectly complement the cozy vibe and make the experience even more enjoyable.

Amazing vegan food and cozy atmosphere 🌱✨. They don't have a menu, however you can fully trust the chef👌. The place is donation-based, so you pay as much as you want. This place will definitely remain in my heart 💙💛

Really good food and nice people, they don’t have option to pay with card, only cash or IBAN transfer, so if you can’t do IBAN transfer make sure you have cash on you. I’m still trying to find a way to donate more online, hope I’ll find how

Felt like a family meal. Sooo much food and so much love and care! Not the most refined dining or eating experience, but a great atmosphere and incredible care. I love the idea and the incentive and appreciate the home-cooking. Update: You could give a little introduction regarding how you work and your mission when your guests enter (whether verbally or as a sort of menu card). This would be a nice touch 🙂 And the food was over-salted. Happy to come again after this feedback and rate you a 5/5 when I have my next holidays planned 😉

My girlfriend and I are both vegetarian and we decided on this place just because it was vegan. But it was such a special experience, we will definitely be coming back. We got salad, soup, two main dishes and a dessert plus a whole can of tea and it was just so incredibly delicious. And so much we couldn't finish it all, but we were able to take the rest to go.

Veganation restaurant in Antwerp offers a unique experience, operating as a charity. Expect to be served a surprise selection of 5-6 courses, as there is no fixed menu. The dishes are created daily based on the products donated. The atmosphere is very pleasant and homely. The food is entirely vegan, with some gluten-free options available. We were served by Chef Larissa, who was exceptionally kind and welcoming. However, you might be served by someone else, as the staff consists of volunteers.

We came here by accident and then this became our definitely favorite restaurant in Antwerp! The food is great and the people are so kind! They even gave us bunch of fruits to take away! How kind! I am honestly so move!!!!

Fantastic place! No menu - just let them know of any allergies (Gluten etc.) and wait for the food to arrive! Also it's pay what you feel but be sure to dig deep as it's worth it and may cover someone's meal who is less fortunate than yourself. Great place, great service and great people!