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Vegan and Healthy Cafes on the Gold Coast (2026)

Updated October 2026 · No paid placements

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Reedy CreekIzakaya MidoriSmoked edamame 12 AUD
★ 4.9 (947)From 12 AUD
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Izakaya Midori

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⭐ 4.9 (947 Google reviews)Reedy CreekSmoked edamame 12 AUD; gyoza 28.50 AUDMaps checked 19 Oct 2026

A vegan Japanese izakaya in a Reedy Creek shopping strip, with sushi, ramen, rice dishes and small plates. Reviewers name the agedashi tofu, gyoza, chicken-style sushi and house kimchi, and mention friendly staff and fair prices.

4.9 on Google from 947 reviews, the most on this list Publishes dishes with prices on its own site Reedy Creek is inland, a drive from the beaches A Japanese restaurant rather than a brunch or smoothie cafe
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Surfers ParadiseBlossoming LotusPrice n/a
★ 4.9 (944)
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Blossoming Lotus

⭐ 4.9 (944 Google reviews)Surfers ParadisePrice n/aMaps checked 19 Oct 2026

A vegan restaurant on Surfers Paradise Boulevard serving vegetarian and vegan dishes with a Thai lean. Reviewers name the eggplant, the soy duck, pad Thai noodles and a chilli and basil stir fry as highlights.

4.9 on Google from 944 reviews, the most on this list Reviewers name many specific dishes they recommend Its only web presence is a Facebook page, so no online menu or prices Opens from 11am per Google, so not a breakfast spot
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Burleigh WatersDoko Demo VBreakfast dishes from 21.35 AUD
★ 4.8 (695)From 21.35 AUD
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Doko Demo V

⭐ 4.8 (695 Google reviews)Burleigh WatersBreakfast dishes from 21.35 AUDMaps checked 19 Oct 2026

A vegan restaurant in Burleigh Waters with a long menu that runs from breakfast plates with cashew hollandaise to plant-based curries and gyros. Reviewers mention the big menu, cocktails and a relaxed atmosphere, and name the butter 'chicken' and 'lamb' gyros.

4.8 on Google from 695 reviews Full menu with prices in its online ordering page Serves cocktails and leans toward a restaurant night out more than a quick health cafe Many dishes use plant-based meat substitutes rather than whole foods
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Mermaid WatersEasy House Vegan RestaurantPrice n/a
★ 4.8 (595)
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Easy House Vegan Restaurant

⭐ 4.8 (595 Google reviews)Mermaid WatersPrice n/aMaps checked 19 Oct 2026

A vegan restaurant on Markeri Street in Mermaid Waters known, per its site title, for vegan yum cha, dumplings and dinner. Reviewers call it great value, casual and cosy, and one recommends the mango pudding.

4.8 on Google from 595 reviews Reviewers repeatedly mention good value for money Its website shows no menu or prices In a suburban strip in Mermaid Waters, not by the beach
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SouthportKuan Yin Tea HousePrice n/a
★ 4.8 (550)
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Kuan Yin Tea House

⭐ 4.8 (550 Google reviews)SouthportPrice n/aMaps checked 19 Oct 2026

A vegetarian restaurant on Scarborough Street in Southport with a large menu of vegan dishes, including mock-meat versions such as satay chicken. Most reviewers praise the flavour, though one found a soup light on fillings.

4.8 on Google from 550 reviews Large vegan selection, per reviewers Only a Facebook page, so no online menu One reviewer reports a soup with little more than broth and vegetables
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Last verified: ratings, review counts and open status were read from Google Maps on 19 Oct 2026. Ranking rule: rating 4.4 or higher with at least 40 reviews, one branch per brand, ordered by a weighted score that pulls small review counts toward the average, so a 5.0 from 15 reviews cannot beat a 4.8 from 900. Method and author on How we rank.

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Frequently asked

How much does a healthy meal cost on the Gold Coast?

Izakaya Midori lists smoked edamame at 12 AUD and gyoza at 28.50 AUD, and Doko Demo V lists breakfast dishes from 21.35 AUD (checked October 2026). The other three publish no menu prices, so they show n/a; reviewers at Easy House mention good value.

Where can I find vegan food in Surfers Paradise?

Blossoming Lotus on Surfers Paradise Boulevard is a vegan restaurant with a Thai lean. The other four are a short drive away in Southport, Mermaid Waters, Burleigh Waters and Reedy Creek.

Is there vegan yum cha on the Gold Coast?

Easy House Vegan Restaurant in Mermaid Waters describes itself as serving vegan yum cha, dumplings and dinner.

Is there vegan Japanese food on the Gold Coast?

Izakaya Midori in Reedy Creek is a fully vegan Japanese izakaya with sushi, ramen and gyoza, and reviewers name its agedashi tofu and house kimchi.

Is this list sponsored?

No. The ranking is editorial and unpaid: places rated 4.4 or higher on Google with at least 40 reviews, one branch per brand, ordered by a review-weighted score. No place paid to be listed or to be ranked higher.

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