As even the most dedicated vegans know, it can be tough making time every day to fix yourself a decent work-week lunch. And for all of us, the risk of a lunch-rut remains real!
So we put together this roundup of our favourite grab-and-go vegan eats here at Prahran Market, just to give you a little inspo for when that lunchtime hunger strikes.
Seasonal Salad Combo
Rivergum Grill are famous for their quality salads and have the very best produce located at their doorstep. You’ll find fresh and unique salad combos such as grilled sweetcorn & red capsicum with jalapeno, cherry tomato, black rice, black eye peas, spring onion & basil. Their menu is seasonal, and changes often so keep an eye out for new combos.
Wholesome Goodness
Stir the Pot, caters specifically for dietary requirements and food preferences in their range of grab-and-go and take-home meals made with love. Current vegan options include a delicious Roast Vegetable and Lentil Soup, Pumpkin Dahl, and Butter Bean and Vegetable Stew with a range of salads too. What’s more, Stir the Pot is open on Mondays and Wednesdays when the Market is closed, so just head for the Commercial Road entrance.
Located in Deli Arcade; also enter from Commercial Road.
Hearty Greek
The range of cakes and sweet treats are TDF but did you know that Sweet Greek also sells grab-and-go meals and take home eats – and lots of these are vegan? We’re swooning over everybody’s favourite Cypriot Salad, and Whole Roasted Cauliflower with grated Greek Hard Cheese and Sweet Paprika. But it’s a tough call between those and the roasted vegetable salads and Roasted Sweet Pumpkin with homemade Tahini Yoghurt Sauce. Yummo. Prices vary.
Located in Harvest Hall.
Vegan Wine Time
Ready to explore the world of vegan wine? Visit the team at Blackhearts & Sparrows and let the knowledgeable staff guide you through their vegan wine selection. Whether you’re looking for the perfect bottle to pair with your plant-based dinner or just want to try something new, they’re here to assist you. It’s time to elevate your wine experience with bottles that are not only delicious but also in harmony with your ethical choices.
Fresh Sushi
A delicious selection of vegan sushi is part of the range at Dragon Sushi. This is a family business and everything is made fresh in store that day. Our favourite vegan choice is the Vegetable Hand Roll with carrot, cucumber, lettuce, avocado and tofu it is full of taste and texture!
Located in Deli Arcade.
Juice Frenzy
Head to the Sweet and Nut Shop and make yourself up a fresh juice, made to order. There’s an array of the freshest fruit and veg in the fridge that you can choose from, or you can let the team choose for you. We love apple, carrot, beetroot, orange, celery, lemon and ginger – perfect start to the day or a great mid-afternoon pick me up.
Located in Harvest Hall.
Prefer to cook you own vegan feast?
The shelves at The Essential Ingredient are lined with a vast vegan collection of culinary books that cater to all tastes and expertise levels. Whether you’re a beginner eager to learn the basics or a seasoned pro seeking advanced techniques, there’s a book for you. The team at The Essential Ingredient can also recommend titles and provide guidance to help you build your culinary library.
Sweet Treat
Dive into a world of pure cocoa pleasure with the diverse range of vegan chocolates at Ripe Organics. From silky-smooth dark chocolates to creamy almond-filled bars, they’ve got something for every chocolate lover. Explore their delightfully delicious options that prove you can have your chocolate and your values, too!
Where’s the Cheese?
If you’re like us and like to be prepared for mid-afternoon cravings, then while you’re here make sure you also grab some of the delicious vegan cheeses and dips available from Ripe the Organic Grocer – the range is impressive and tasty! We’re also pretty taken by the vegan crackers at Pete N Rosie’s Deli, particularly the Cauli Crackers – made from real cauliflower. Now that should keep the hunger at bay.
Of course this is just a taste of some of the options here at Prahran Market – there are many other stalls and cafés to try so click here to see our full lists of eateries.
*Prices and details correct as of October 2023.
