Correction (10 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources on 9 October 2026.
This page reports vegan options exactly as each source words them, and nothing beyond that. Four places qualify: three in Chelsea and one in Patterson Lakes, all close to Bonbeach.
Each place was matched against at least two sources. Where a listing is an AGFG tag, we say so, because a tag shows an option exists and tells you nothing about how the kitchen is run.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Menu with V and DF markers | The Indian Hut | 384 Nepean Highway, Chelsea |
| Thai, with a vegan range | A day in BKK | 453 Nepean Highway, Chelsea |
| Afghan dinner, vegan options | Summer Restaurant | 21 Thompson Road, Patterson Lakes |
| Cafe with vegan options | Bubbly Beans | 413A Nepean Highway, Chelsea |
The Indian Hut — 384 Nepean Highway, Chelsea VIC 3196
AGFG lists Vegan Options for The Indian Hut. Its menu carries markers, and we copied three: Samosa -V- DF, Paneer Pakora -V–GF and Eggplant Masala -V -GF. Its site lists Sunday lunch from 12pm to 5pm and dinner Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm to 10pm, with Monday closed.
Menu markers: The menu prints V next to the Samosa, the Paneer Pakora and the Eggplant Masala, but the Paneer Pakora is described as fresh Indian cheese and only the Samosa also carries DF, so do not read V as vegan; ask which dishes are.
A day in BKK — 453 Nepean Highway, Chelsea VIC 3196
A day in BKK’s own site describes a vegan and gluten-free range and says customers love it. That is the venue’s own wording, so read it as a claim by the venue. We have not copied a menu or hours for it, and its details may have changed, so check before you go.
Ask: Which dishes in the vegan range are made without fish sauce or egg, and are they cooked on shared equipment?
Summer Restaurant — 21 Thompson Road, Patterson Lakes VIC 3197
AGFG lists Vegan Options for Summer Restaurant, an Afghan restaurant in Patterson Lakes. Its own site lists Tuesday to Sunday, 5pm to 2am, but its details may have changed, so confirm before you go. We have not copied its menu, so we cannot name a vegan dish.
Fully plant-based or options: Options only, going by the AGFG tag, so ask what the kitchen can adapt on the night.
Bubbly Beans — 413A Nepean Highway, Chelsea VIC 3196
AGFG lists Vegan Options for Bubbly Beans, along with Takeaway and Alfresco Dining. Its own site lists dine-in hours of Monday closed, Tuesday to Thursday 6:30 am to 4:00 pm, Friday and Saturday 6:30 am to 5:00 pm, and Sunday 7:30 am to 5:00 pm. We have not copied its menu, and its details may have changed, so check before you go.
Ask: Which menu items count as the vegan options, and is there a dedicated fryer or prep area?
Quick answers
Where can I find vegan options near Bonbeach?
AGFG lists Vegan Options for The Indian Hut, Summer Restaurant and Bubbly Beans. A day in BKK’s own site describes a vegan and gluten-free range. Three of the four are in Chelsea and Summer Restaurant is in Patterson Lakes.
Does The Indian Hut mark vegan dishes on its menu?
The Indian Hut’s menu prints V markers on the Samosa -V- DF, the Paneer Pakora -V–GF and the Eggplant Masala -V -GF, but the Paneer Pakora is described as fresh Indian cheese, so V is not a vegan marker. Ask the venue which dishes are vegan.
Which vegan options near Bonbeach are open for dinner?
Summer Restaurant’s site lists Tuesday to Sunday, 5pm to 2am. The Indian Hut’s site lists dinner Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm to 10pm, with Monday closed. We have not printed hours for A day in BKK, and Bubbly Beans lists daytime hours on its site.
Are these vegan options safe for coeliacs or allergies?
We copied no kitchen statement from any of the four places, so this page cannot say. A V marker or an AGFG tag is not an allergy guarantee. Tell the venue what you need and ask how the dish is prepared.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 9 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the places’ own websites and the Australian Good Food Guide. Menus, prices and opening hours change, so check with the venue before you go. The cover photo is illustrative, from Unsplash, and does not show any place on this page.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- The Indian Hut: openstreetmap.org/643089706, theindianhut.com.au, agfg.com.au/the-indian-hut-140147
- A day in BKK: openstreetmap.org/643089917, adayinbkk.com.au, agfg.com.au/a-day-in-bkk-123048
- Summer Restaurant: summerrestaurant.com.au, agfg.com.au/the-lakeview-lounge-96302
- Bubbly Beans: openstreetmap.org/643089858, bubblybeanscafe.com.au, agfg.com.au/bubbly-beans-cafe-130016
