This isn't the plant-based cheeze you've tried before.

NOT RUSHED. NATURALLY READY.

HANDCRAFTED. FERMENTED. REFINED.

What makes Veganaria different

Most plant-based cheeze

Made to last for months on a shelf.

Veganaria

Made to be eaten, not stored.

Most plant-based cheeze is...

...made in hours, with a long ingredient list to make up for it.

Ours is...

...made slowly, with an ingredient list that fits on a napkin.

No additives to speed things up, no shortcuts to cut the ferment short

Just weeks - and cheeze that tastes like it.

The usual verdict:

"Not bad, considering."

The verdict on ours:

"Even my non-vegan husband loved it."

Fresh. Aged. Everything between.

CAM´BERT

(plant-based alternative to Camembert).

CURADO

(plant-based alternative to semi-soft aged cheese)

CREMOSO

(plant-based alternative to cream cheese)

VEGAZOLA

(plant-based alternative to blue cheese)

MO´RELLA

(plant-based alternative to Mozzarella)

BRIN´EESE

(plant-based alternative to feta cheese)

Cheeze Platter: Delighful Three

“Perfect harmony in three perfect acts.”

Cheeze-Platter: Glorious Five

“The moment everyone realizes they’ve been wrong about vegan cheese.”

Cheezecakes

“The cheezecake that makes vegans cry happy tears. “

PITA POCKET

“Finally, island food that doesn’t bore locals.”

Toma'rella

“One bite, instant coastal vacation.”

Velvet Lox Slice

“The brunch dish that breaks reality.”

Our Story

From a small manufactory in Ponta do Sol, Madeira. We built Veganaria around one idea – fermented cheeze, made from plants, made slowly: live cultures, weeks of ageing, every wheel finished by hand.

Cashews. Cultures. Time.

See for yourself.

Weeks of maturation give our Curados their depth. Vegazola turns velvet-soft as it ages. A Cremoso is made new each week, and tastes it.

Turn it over: Cashews. Almonds. Live cultures. Time. Nothing hidden. Nothing you can’t pronounce.

Nothing to hide. Everything to taste.

Cheeze that happens to be vegan - not the other way around

The only test that matters is your first bite.

No coconut oil. No waxy aftertaste. No shortcuts.

Made in a kitchen, not a lab.

CURIOSITY REWARDED.

What people say after they taste it.

A "must visit" even if you're not vegan, the food is amazing and the proprietors are so passionate about their produce, creating spectacular and truly innovative delights for your tastebuds. I've always been an omnivore, but this incredible little shop has opened my eyes to what is possible and how tasty a vegan life can be. Don't miss out on this inspirational gem

G B

Had the best experience. We tried the 5 cheese platter and the pitta pocket. Amazing fl avours and very knowledge and friendly staff. The ‘salmon’ carrot was so similar in flavour to the real thing.

ntrinka

Best vegan cheese I have found. I am obsessed with this place. The quality of the products is fantastic, the owner is friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. Even my non-vegan boyfriend is impressed with the cheese. They have many gluten free options as well. I am already looking forward to coming back!

Lisa Dunkelberger

A visit is highly recommended. If you're looking for vegan cheese or cake, this is the place for you. We were warmly welcomed and treated to the best (vegan) cheese you can imagine. There is a large selection of different varieties, each more delicious than the last. The crowning glory was a vegan cheesecake with almonds – very delicious. This is a tip for every cheese lover – be sure to plan a visit when you're on the island.

Fabian

Absolutely recommend the place for vegans or non vegans who just love high quality food! The prices are in my opinion super fair and could be even on the cheap side for the amount of work that they put into everything! The Camembert and the vegazola are amazing, same as all their other cheese options.

Aischa

As a Dutch vegan, I've been craving good cheese for years. Veganaria Madeira blew me away. The kindness, and unimaginable good cheese were mesmerizing. Not mentioning how kind they we're to my birthday partner and our family. Make yourself happy, visit them!

Thomas

Truly amazing experience! Unfortunately we were able to just eat there once, but honestly- it was the best food that we had during our stay on Madeira. Even my NON vegan boyfriend was stunned by their vegan cheese alternatives. The owners are wonderful too, really passionate about their products. I can highly recommend this place🌞

Ola

Best vegan cheese options and best vegan cheese cakes we‘ve ever had from everything we’ve tried worldwide! 10/10. We can highly recommend everything there and don‘t sleep on the amazing Tofu Pita Pocket with vegan cream cheese and melted onions and the baguette with vegan mozarella and oven tomatoes! So much love for details and perfection here and what a lovely staff. A culinary jewel on the island!

Konstantin

Curious what fermented, plant-based cheeze actually tastes like? Come and find out.

Find us in Ponta do Sol: Known for its bananas, its sunshine and – since we moved in – its cheeze

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