The best spots to get a vegetarian feed in Ballarat

If you’re a vegetarian, or just looking at cutting down on meat, here are some of the best spots to dine. 

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3350 Coffee Bar 

3350 serves up vegetarian and vegan toasties, plus a veggie breakfast and huge range of sweet treats. 

Highlight: The veggie toastie, featuring a thick layer of pumpkin, avocado, and portobello mushrooms. 

Where: 215 Mair St, Ballarat Central  

Johnny Alloo 

Based out of the building that housed Australia’s first Chinese restaurant, Johnny Alloo combines history, coffee and gourmet meals. 

Highlight: Mushrooms on hash, made with potato hash, hazelnut, sage, pickled cauliflower, chilli oil and white bean and miso puree. 

Where: 32 Drummond St N, Ballarat Central 

Sushi Nova

At lunchtime, this place often has a line out the door. Sushi, udon, all the favourites are served here with a robust section for vegetarians. 

Highlight: Tantan spicy ramen or mushroom bibimbap. 

Where: Unit 8/1-3 Eastwood St, Ballarat Central 

Eclectic Tastes

Sandwiched between Lake Wendouree and Creswick Road, Eclectic Tastes has a range of giftware and food options that cater to a range of customers. 

Highlight: Goat cheese and sage ravioli with a burnt butter glaze. 

Where: 2 Burnbank St, Lake Wendouree 

Aunty Jack’s 

Aunty Jack’s brews its own beer and has a great selection of vegetarian eats. 

Highlight: Jack fruit tacos, charred zucchini pizza.

Where: 315-317 Mair St, Ballarat Central 

Jasmine Thai Restaurant 

The vegetarian section of the Jasmine Thai menu is well-padded, with alternatives to many main dishes available with signature Thai flavours and recipes. 

Highlight: Yum Taw Hu, featuring deep fried tofu, combined with chilli, lemon juice, red onion and Thai herbs.

Where: 213 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central