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Vegetarian Food · Cairns, Australia

Vegetarian Food in Cairns

I spent time exploring Cairns while traveling through Australia, and of course I had to find some good vegetarian eats along the way! From Indian food and veggie burgers to breakfast bowls, Thai food and ice cream, these are some of the places I personally tried and enjoyed as a vegetarian in Cairns.

5 places in this guide

Fruit and granola breakfast bowl with kiwi, watermelon, banana and coconut in a heart-shaped wooden bowl at Bang & Grind in Cairns© VeggieTravelGirl

Where I Ate

  • ♡ Miranda’s Favorite · Indian · Vegetarian-Friendly

    Marinades Indian Restaurant Cairns

    My favorite restaurant in Cairns! 🇮🇳

    Indian food is one of my favorite cuisines to seek out while traveling because there are usually so many vegetarian choices, and Marinades ended up being my favorite restaurant I tried in Cairns. If I had to pick one restaurant from this list to go back to, this would be it.

    Best for: Indian food and lots of vegetarian choices.

    Google Maps ↗ — Marinades Indian Restaurant Cairns (opens in a new tab)

  • Scoop of ice cream in a cup held up in front of The Dairy sign in Cairns© VeggieTravelGirl

    Ice Cream · Dessert

    The Dairy

    My favorite spot for a sweet treat! 🍦

    I went here multiple times because it was SO good. The Dairy became my go-to when I was craving ice cream during my time in Cairns. The fact that I went back multiple times says everything!

    Best for: Ice cream and a sweet treat.

    Google Maps ↗ — The Dairy (opens in a new tab)

  • Café · Breakfast

    Bang & Grind

    A great breakfast and café stop in Cairns. ☕

    I came here for a fresh breakfast bowl loaded with fruit, and it was a nice option when I wanted something lighter.

    Best for: Breakfast, coffee and a lighter start to the day.

    Google Maps ↗ — Bang & Grind (opens in a new tab)

  • Veggie burger, loaded fries and a green cocktail at Milky Lane in Cairns© VeggieTravelGirl

    Burgers · Vegetarian-Friendly

    Milky Lane

    A good option when you’re craving something more indulgent. 🍔

    Milky Lane had tasty veggie burgers and fun drinks, making it a nice change from some of the lighter meals I ate during the trip.

    Best for: Veggie burgers, comfort food and drinks.

    Google Maps ↗ — Milky Lane (opens in a new tab)

  • Thai · Market Stalls

    Cairns Night Markets

    I also found Thai food at the Cairns Night Markets. 🍜

    The night market is worth checking out if you’re exploring central Cairns and want something casual while browsing the different stalls.

    Vegetarian tip: With Thai food, always confirm that dishes don’t contain fish sauce, oyster sauce or other animal-based ingredients even if they’re served without meat.

    Best for: Casual Thai food while exploring the night market.

    Google Maps ↗ — Cairns Night Markets (opens in a new tab)

My Cairns Favorites

  • 🇮🇳 Favorite restaurant: Marinades Indian Restaurant Cairns
  • 🍦 Favorite sweet treat: The Dairy
  • ☕ For breakfast: Bang & Grind
  • 🍔 For a veggie burger: Milky Lane
  • 🍜 For something casual: Cairns Night Markets

Is Cairns Good for Vegetarians?

I had no problem finding vegetarian food during my time in Cairns. There was a good mix of cuisines and options, which made it easy to switch between breakfast cafés, Indian food, Thai food, veggie comfort food and dessert.

My favorite restaurant was Marinades Indian Restaurant, and when I wanted something sweet, The Dairy was easily my favorite spot for a treat.

Restaurant menus, hours and locations can change, so please verify current information before visiting.