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Serves meat, vegan options available. Large restaurant next to Cinema Lumiere. Menu has vegan starters, main dishes and desserts (pastry). Mains change regularly and may include: oyster mushroom burger, Eastern stew with sweet potato, and a vegetable dish. Open Mon 12:00-00:00, Tue 15:00-00:00, Wed-Thu 12:00-00:00, Sat 12:00-01:00, Sun 12:00-00:00.
24 Reviews
First Review by TrudiBruges
JammyRand
Points +20
Perfect compromise for a vegan with fam - Edit
I’m vegan and travelling with my family. One member is a little less keen on going to a full vegan restaurant. So this place was the perfect compromise. The vegan options AND allergies were clearly labelled which is very important for a vegan with severe allergies.
Read moreService was quick at first, a little slow later but it got very busy. Very friendly and helpful servers!
100% recommend.
P.S If only they were completely vegan but didn’t advertise it!? That’s just wishful thinking tbh.
Pros: Vegan options, Friendly servers , Beer selection
Cons: Maybe slightly slow service after food
Guest
TrudiBruges
Points +21616
Nice lunch! Vegan clearly labelled - Edit
Update Sep 2024
Read moreHad a nice lunch. Dish of the week (a sort of pasta resembling risotto, with vegs 18€) and Seitan burger (22€). Nice.
although the pasta dish misses some bite (like chick pieces, or seitan).
Portion of olives (with our drinks) is 5€.
We had a brownie and frangipanne cake and coffee and tea. 8€ a piece for cake. Steep price!
Coffe still comes with non vegan milk. Didn't bother anymore asking about the cookie ...
Update 2024
Menu now mentions 3 vegan dishes and also vegan starters and vegan pastry! Improvement! Menu is with QR code.
Had a soup of the day (always vegan) which was miso and carrot. Toast with mushrooms and a lemonade.
For dessert a piece of frangipanne cake (from chez mariette) and forrest fruit tea.
Service was swift.
Food was nice. Didn't get any bread with soup (although noted on menu) so asked. Ok, then got bread, with non-vegan butter though. No vegan butter available unfortunately. Same for cookie that came with the tea. Those details really would make me smile 😉
Fully accessible place, with accessible toilet. One of the few in Bruges!
Spacious place, relaxed vibe. But very hard wooden benches/chairs 😟
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2018: De Republiek was nicely renovated in the Fall of 2017.
It is now a spacious and bright place. They were still working on the inner terrace when we were there, but it looked like it would be a nice terrace.
Only one vegan dish: the Saint Tropez, an ovendish with vegetables (sweet potato, chickpeas, broccoli and paksoi (17€). It was nice, but not really wow. The chickpeas were really hard too.
We asked about vegan dessert, but the waiter said none of the desserts were vegan.
We afterwards heard that Chez Mariette delivers vegan pastry to De Republiek, but apparently there wasn’t any available that day, or the waiter must have been unaware of it.
https://brugesvegan.com/2018/06/01/de-republiek-2-bruges/
Updated from previous review on 2024-09-23
Pros: nicely renovated, interior, spacious, Vegan options clearly labelled, wheelchair accessible
Cons: Please also provide vegan butter, cookie
Guest
SmithsFan
Points +267
Vegan options made with intention - Edit
Croquettes with sweet potatoes and vegan main were very good. Would order both again
Read morePros: Very tasty main, Nice venue, Friendly staff
Cons: Hard chairs
Guest
BNC
Points +101
Many vegan Options including starters, mains and dessert - Edit
Good choice
Read moreWe had the loaded fries and the vegan bowl of the day, which both we're delicious
Guest
kaylie_g_vgn
Points +163
Plenty of options - Edit
Had a tartare with beans and vegetables. It was a very colorful plate! Very filling too 🙈
Read moreMenu changes regularly with clearly marked vegan (or vegetarian) options. Their backyard is super cozy.
(Visited september 2023)
Guest
cecile59310
Points +52
Ambiance top nourriture moyenne - Edit
Très beau lieu, très industriel,bois.. jolie terrasse arborée au calme.
Read moreUn peu déçue de la quantité dans l'assiette.
Pros: Le decor, Le calme, Serveur sympathique
Cons: Quantité dans l'assiette
Guest
AtexRambler
Points +515
Good food and cozy place - Edit
We had a delicious meal here and felt that there were sufficient vegan options to choose from. Vegan items are clearly marked. We shared a bowl of the vegan soup of the day (paprika) and two entrees (lentil stew and cous cous salad). Everything was delicious, hot, and fresh. The place is cozy and the staff were very welcoming.
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naoms84
Points +333
Great atmosphere - Edit
Really good food and a great atmosphere. Very lively and a real mix of people. Had a great time
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ElizaLagast
Points +38
Pleasant, vegan friendly place. - Edit
This place has a really nice atmosphere. Some excellent vegan options, including some pastries for dessert. Another bonus is that it is dog friendly, both inside or outside in their lovely garden!
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VeganFoodieAmy
Points +418
Lekker! - Edit
Er staan paar vegan dingen op de kaart!
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veganevolutionist
Points +2371
Welcome Lunch - Edit
Being a Monday the places we’d planned to visit were closed so it was nice to come across this beautiful place. Gorgeous interior. Although we hadn’t booked they found us a table. The menu is a QR code so we had to work round that but there were quite a few vegan options. B had the soup of the day which was vegan and I had a tempeh and tapenade dish, lovely. The fresh mint tea was lovely too.
Read morePros: More than one vegan option, Vegan desserts available, Gorgeous interior
Guest
Macarone
Points +630
Quality vegan options at this hidden gem - Edit
We were recommended this place and so glad for the tip. Walking by it’s hidden away but step inside and it’s a huge, modern restaurant. There were a couple of vegan starters (we had the lacquered tempeh) and a couple of mains (we had beruit (tempeh and roasted veggies) and the Hokkaido (noodles and tofu ramen) both dishes were huge and super tasty. Sadly we didn’t have room for the vegan pastry on offer. The selection of beers on offer was also excellent.
Read morePros: Interesting, tasty vegan options , Huge portions , Good atmosphere
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jonassh
Points +21
Undercooked noodles - Edit
Large and nice atmosphere. Don't order the ramen dish - the broth is good, but the noodles are undercooked so they taste like flour and the prefried tofu is put in cold.
Read morePros: Nice atmosphere
Cons: Undercooked noodles and cold tofu in ramen dish
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deirdrewh
Points +442
nice atmosphere - Edit
We stopped here for coffee and dessert. They have a brownie, frangipane, and a chocolate chip cookie from a vegan bakery. I tried the frangipane cake and it was very good.
Read morePros: vegan options (and dessert!) clearly marked, nice garden
Guest
edob
Points +133
Heerlijke vega opties - Edit
In de prachtige binnentuin hebben we genoten van een overheerlijke lunch. Genoeg keuze in vegan of vegetarisch.
Read morePros: Heerlijke binnentuin
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MarliesScheemaker
Points +126
Changing menu with vegan options - Edit
The menu changes every know and then, lovely food, nice atmosphere, vegan deserts from chez mariette
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naturalistica
Points +138
Very busy but friendly staff and tasty food - Edit
The restaurant has some vegan options and knowledgeable staff. It's a large and busy place.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-04-29
Pros: Tasty food, Feel like a local as a traveller, Friendly staff
Cons: Busy and large restaurant, Not that many vegan options
Guest
Happylifes
Points +145
Goed vertoeven - Edit
Steeds meer vegan op de kaart! Heerlijk vertoeven in de zomer. Aanrader
Read morePros: Groot buitenterras
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Susagainstspeciesism
Points +48
Nice atmosphere and staff - Edit
Some appetizers are vegan, 3 main courses are vegan and they are delicious, variety of flavours and tastes. Nice staff. Industrial look with plants. Dogs are welcome
Read morePros: Cheap for the fancy plate you get (20€)
Guest
RichT
Points +290
Not a burger as we know it - Edit
Last time we visited de Republiek it was a cavernous pub serving beer with loud music. A makeover has transformed the place into a modern, comfortable eating and drinking space. The vegan ‘burger’ was actually a well presented bowl of vegetables and salad covered in a garlic and onion sauce, but no sign of a bun. Hidden under the lettuce was a dollop of something that tasted of mash potatoes and chestnut. An interesting meal but probably one we’d not choose again.
Read morePros: Friendly, helpful staff, Good choice of beers, Reasonable prices for area
Cons: Limited vegan options
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Mpie
Points +2690
De beste back-up - Edit
Voor ons is De Republiek altijd het back-up plan. De locatie is fijn: ruim, maar niet ongezellig. Je kunt er vaak met een groep terecht en het terras is leuk (kindjes kunnen er ook makkelijk rond lopen zonder weg te kunnen). De kaart bevat niet altijd een vegan optie, maar er zijn altijd gerechten die kunnen aangepast worden. De obers weten wat vegan is en doen er nooit moeilijk over.
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alannahlyall
Points +72
Expensive but lovely - Edit
Higher price for the amount of food you get but the flavours are delicious!
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hammie
Points +31
Unusual but delicious vegan options - Edit
Came highly recommended by a local. Food and service did not disappoint. 4 vegan dishes available, 2 of which we ordered and found to be excellent. Gazpacho was not your traditional beet soup and Asian salad came with nice variety of veggies. Great local beers too.
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imgraff
Points +41
Delicious vegan choices and friendly vibe - Edit
Big busy restaurant with a warm and friendly atmosphere. Four vegan options were clearly marked. My gazpacho was unique, filling and absolutely delicious. Good beer selection that favors smaller local breweries. Did not enquire about dessert--too full!
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