Junk food with a twist at the Vgean Junk Food Bar, Amsterdam

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Vegan Junk Food Bar

Amsterdam


Not your average plant-based eatery, the Vegan Junk Food Bar serves up cruelty-free fast-food favourites in a casual setting with bright graffiti-strewn walls. Comfort-food offerings include non-meat 'beef' burgers bulging with 'cheese', pickles, special sauce and a fried onion mix; vegan takes on seafood dishes such as crispy shrimp or sashimi; and loaded fries. Don’t miss the meat-free take on Dutch classic bitterballen (meatballs).

There's meat-free chick'n nuggets on the menu for kids, too.


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