9 of the Best Vegan Restaurants on Caye Caulker

Bearfoot Bar not only has beautiful views out to the sea, but comfy hammocks to relax on after your meal, too.

This is a restaurant where you can easily stay for the whole afternoon with a drink in one hand, and your book in the other. Although, there’s not a huge amount of vegan options on their menu and nothing is marked as vegan.

If, like us, you’re vegan, there’s the option to have the burrito bowl with tofu and remove the cheese. It’s important to double-check with the waiter to confirm that the dish is vegan and made without mayonnaise. You can also order a tofu coconut curry as a safer option.

Bearfoot is worth going to for the tofu alone, as it’s harder than you’d think to find tofu in Central America!

Okay, so technically Belize Chocolate Company is not a restaurant. It’s a cute wee treat store on the main street of the island. BUT, it’s a must-visit, even if you just have a quick snoop around!

There was a delicious selection of vegan chocolate bars, which got us excited every time we walked past. With flavours including pineapple, cashew and even a coconut milk chocolate bar!

The staff are lovely and will point out to you which options are vegan to make it a bit easier. They also sell speciality chunks of chocolate. We chose the hokey pokey square covered in chocolate. It was the perfect little treat on a hot day! Just make sure to eat it fast so it doesn’t melt…

When we dined at Caribbean Colors Art Cafe, we ordered the gluten-free savoury crepe. We needed a break from all the coconut curries on the island!

The dish was pleasant, however, we found the texture of the crepe a bit… interesting. But that’s what you get for ordering a gluten-free meal!

The cafe also had a big selection of vegan salads on their menu which looked super fresh and tasty. There were a lot of wrap and burrito options too (good for taking away!).

This cafe has one of the biggest vegan selections on the island. Caribbean Colors also doubles as an art gallery and has cute outdoor seating for those inta-worthy photos.

This one is for those budget backpackers wanting to save as much as possible and still eat out.

The veggie burritos and tacos from La Cubana are only $ 2.50 USD, which is an absolute STEAL for a meal. If you eat a bit more maybe order 2 portions, but even then it’s still cheaper than most supermarket items. While it’s probably not drool-worthily delicious, it’s definitely a bargain!

(Always double-check and ask them to leave any cheese or mayo out of the food).

The location is perfectly central, the restaurant being found right on the main street. La Cubana was usually quiet when we walked past, meaning we always got our food quickly!

Located right next to Bella’s Backpackers! Chef Juan’s Kitchen and Pastries is the best spot to fuel up after a big “Sunday Funday”.

Maybe we were just super hungry after a big day of swimming and being out in the sun, but Chef Juan’s coconut curry was one of the best we ate on the island.

When you order your curry, you choose two sides to go with it. The vegan sides are beans and rice (obviously, we’re in Central America!), salad, hot chips or vegetable kababs.

The wait was pretty long but thankfully the food was worth it!

Ice and Beans is our favourite cafe in Caye Caulker! The outdoor seating area is stunning, and there are plenty of large tables for big groups and a few hammocks to lounge in.

This cafe does vegan bagels! Here you can build your own, or simply replace the cream cheese with avocado in the vegetarian option (It’s an extra 5bz for the avocado).

Ice and Beans also do dairy-free smoothie bowls which were fresh and delicious. You can choose from different fresh fruit combos, and add your own toppings!

The cafe also has a vegan ice cream machine, but it wasn’t working when we were there (there’s just something about the ice cream machines, no matter where you are in the world!!).

They open at 6:30 in the morning, so it’s the perfect spot for breakfast before your snorkelling tour or ferry.

One of the things we love about Namaste Cafe is that they hold daily yoga sessions. We can never get enough of yoga, especially if it’s run by a cafe that serves fresh juices and coffee for a treat afterwards!

For lunch, we ate a basic hummus sandwich. Nice if you need a break from coconut curry, and some carbs after yoga!

As well as this, they offer peanut butter banana bagels and a vegan chia pudding. While the portions were on the lighter side, Namaste was a tranquil place to work in the afternoons, and we would come back again if we needed a light snack or beverage.

Reina’s might just be the best spot on the island for authentic, vegan, Belizean food!

Here there were two different curry options for the vegans. The first was a classic coconut curry (do you believe us now when we say every restaurant on the island has one of these?) and a veggie creok curry. Both cost 25BZ and came with rice and a few slices of fresh fruit.

We tried the veggie creok curry for a change and loved it! It was so full of flavour, and the mix of vegetables was perfect. Reina’s is also a nice spot to go to with non-vegan friends, as there’s lots to choose from.

Just be mindful that it’s a popular restaurant and gets full up around dinner time.

If you haven’t heard enough about the coconut curries yet (we told you!) head to Steves Grill.

Steves Grill must be one of the smallest restaurants on Caye Caulker, containing only a few tables. While quaint and cosy, it’s probably not the place to go if you’re with a big group!

They have two vegan options here. The veggie kababs (25BZ) and the coconut curry (28BZ). Both had tasty, flavourful seasoning, and they cooked the veggies right on the grill in front of us!

While the portions aren’t huge, the food is still yummy.