I moved back here in Davao City few years ago from Australia and believe me, I had such difficult time looking for vegan and vegan-friendly places because I was not looking properly and there was not a lot of help posted online so I thought I could help vegans or vegetarians in the city somehow if I come up with a list.
As you probably now by know, Davao is the Philippines' fruit basket and since there's an abundance of fruits, I have just been eating mostly fruits and Bankerohan Fruit Market has become my go-to place. So I don't find it as difficult anymore to find food.
But for all those who want to eat cooked food or still transitioning to veganism or vegetarianism, I hope this list helps you.
The maps are available on Happy Cow website (www.happycow.net) if you are having trouble finding the place.
Also, if you are a foreigner who can't speak the dialect in Davao, I had these cards 'Ako ay Vegan' / 'I am Vegan' cards printed and they are available at The Vegan Dinosaur, Happy Veg'z, Golden Vegetarian Eatery and Vegan Hygienic Foodhaus.
I will post reviews of each as soon as I can. For now, do check them out yourselves.
Vegan Restos / Eateries
- Vegan Hygienic Foodhaus
(Ecoland; amazing pizzas, by the way!)
- Golden Vegetarian Eatery
(Pichon Street; For very affordable vegan eats)
- The Vegan Dinosaur
(Ruby Street, Marfori Heights)
Vegetarian / Vegan Friendly Places
- Cane Juice Cafe
(Door 2 Edes Bldg., Jacinto Street. Next to Grub Shack. Across from Ateneo University, Jacinto Gate. For tasty sugarcane juice & smoothies. Checkout their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/canejuicecafe/)
- Kong Ai Vegetarian
(Magsaysay Ave., - if into mock meats and/or Chinese dishes; awesome buns!)
- Tsuru Japanese Restos
(Two locations - Abreeza Mall & across the road from People's Park; Just ask for their vegetarian menu)
- Wynward Vegetable Garden (Organic Vegetables)
(At the back of Abreeza Mall)
- Army Navy
(Abreeza Mall; vegetarian burrito - garlic aioli not vegan)
- Gelato on the Road
(3rd floor Gaisano Mall of Davao, Roxas Night Market & Victoria Plaza; they have atleast 4 vegan icecream flavours - durian, taro, jackfruit & almond chocolate)
* Most Filipino restaurants can veganise if requested (i.e Kuya J, Mesa, Hukad)
** Also, fruits are no problem as they are abundant during the season from July to December. But starting November durian & mangosteen prices are increasing slowly).
Questions? Please feel free to contact me.
As you probably now by know, Davao is the Philippines' fruit basket and since there's an abundance of fruits, I have just been eating mostly fruits and Bankerohan Fruit Market has become my go-to place. So I don't find it as difficult anymore to find food.
But for all those who want to eat cooked food or still transitioning to veganism or vegetarianism, I hope this list helps you.
The maps are available on Happy Cow website (www.happycow.net) if you are having trouble finding the place.
Also, if you are a foreigner who can't speak the dialect in Davao, I had these cards 'Ako ay Vegan' / 'I am Vegan' cards printed and they are available at The Vegan Dinosaur, Happy Veg'z, Golden Vegetarian Eatery and Vegan Hygienic Foodhaus.
I will post reviews of each as soon as I can. For now, do check them out yourselves.
Vegan Restos / Eateries
- Vegan Hygienic Foodhaus
(Ecoland; amazing pizzas, by the way!)
- Golden Vegetarian Eatery
(Pichon Street; For very affordable vegan eats)
- The Vegan Dinosaur
(Ruby Street, Marfori Heights)
Vegetarian / Vegan Friendly Places
- Cane Juice Cafe
(Door 2 Edes Bldg., Jacinto Street. Next to Grub Shack. Across from Ateneo University, Jacinto Gate. For tasty sugarcane juice & smoothies. Checkout their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/canejuicecafe/)
- Kong Ai Vegetarian
(Magsaysay Ave., - if into mock meats and/or Chinese dishes; awesome buns!)
- Tsuru Japanese Restos
(Two locations - Abreeza Mall & across the road from People's Park; Just ask for their vegetarian menu)
- Wynward Vegetable Garden (Organic Vegetables)
(At the back of Abreeza Mall)
- Army Navy
(Abreeza Mall; vegetarian burrito - garlic aioli not vegan)
- Gelato on the Road
(3rd floor Gaisano Mall of Davao, Roxas Night Market & Victoria Plaza; they have atleast 4 vegan icecream flavours - durian, taro, jackfruit & almond chocolate)
* Most Filipino restaurants can veganise if requested (i.e Kuya J, Mesa, Hukad)
** Also, fruits are no problem as they are abundant during the season from July to December. But starting November durian & mangosteen prices are increasing slowly).
Questions? Please feel free to contact me.
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