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5 of the best spots for lunch in Dundee

There's an abundance of places in Dundee to hit up on your lunch break, here are some of the top picks.

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From Indian food to quick sandwiches, Dundee has a range of great lunch venues to grab a tasty bite any day of the week.

Whether you have a busy day at work or plan to sit down with friends, there’s lots to choose from in and around the city centre.

Here are some of our favourite Dundee lunch spots to check out or return to.

Vegana

Turkish-born chef Nili opened Vegana in April 2023 because she struggled to find healthy vegetarian options in Dundee – so she made her own.

There is no meat on the menu and lots of vegan options as well, all made fresh by Nili every day.

Heavily inspired by Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine, Vegana offers wraps, baguettes, toasties, jacket potatoes, burgers, soups and salad boxes.

We would recommend trying Nili’s shakshuka, a tasty filling with aubergine, onion, pepper and tomato.

Opening times: Monday to Saturday 8am – 5pm (6pm on Friday)

Address: 127 Nethergate, Dundee DD1 4DP

Lunch dishes from Dundee's Vegana
Vegana has a wide spread of vegan and vegetarian food. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson

The Auld Tram

An original Dundee horse drawn tram – which operated in the 1870s and is one of the oldest examples in existence today – houses coffee and sandwich bar The Auld Tram.

Sister restaurant to Bridgeview Station at the riverside, The Auld Tram serves up high quality soups and bloomer sandwiches as well as gourmet teas, coffees and soft drinks.

With handmade to order huge sandwiches, this is a beloved lunch spot for both locals and tourists passing through.

It’s cash only, so make sure you come prepared. Our favourite fillings include plougmans and tuna mayo.

Opening times: Monday to Saturday 8am – 4pm

Address: 54 Commercial Street, Dundee DD1 2AT

The Auld Tram isn’t your standard cafe.

Daily Grind Coffee Co

From the team behind Hard Grind and Newport Bakery, Daily Grind on Exchange Street is one of our favourite places to visit for lunch.

From cakes to sandwiches, soups and loaded fries, this place is worth visiting if you’re after a more indulgent lunch.

We recommend the focaccia sandwiches or the mac and cheese loaded fries if you’re feeling extra hungry.

Opening times: Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 5pm, Friday and Saturday 8.30am – 5pm, Sunday 11am – 3pm

Address: 18a Exchange Street, Dundee DD1 3DL

Inside Dundee cafe Daily Grind for lunch
Head to Daily Grind for lunch in unique settings. Image: Mariam Okhai/DC Thomson

Jim’s Delhi Club

Fancy some homemade Indian food for lunch? Jim’s Delhi Club is a great spot for some Indian food with a Western twist.

Open two days a week, this delicatessen keeps a very limited menu of three or four items to choose from with the option to sit in or takeaway, and it’s walk-in only.

Veggie and halal eaters can also enjoy what Jim’s has to offer, with vegan alternatives for many of the menu items.

The menu changes monthly, keeping you on your toes as you never know what you’ll get.

Opening times: Wednesday 12pm – 6pm, Thursday 2pm – 8pm

Address: 72 Albert Street, Dundee DD4 6QH

A butter chicken naanwich from Jim's Delhi Cafe in Dundee.
Jim’s Delhi Club butter chicken naanwich. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Wee Mexico

If you love Mexican as much as we do, Wee Mexico should definitely be on your list of lunchtime eateries.

Serving up spicy Mexican food to enjoy on-the-go, Wee Mexico has a range of options including nachos, tacos, burritos and quesadillas to enjoy. It also caters for halal, veggie and vegan diets also.

We’d recommend the king burrito or the mucho nachos if it’s your first time to enjoy a mix of the dishes they have on offer.

Opening times: Monday to Sunday 11.30am – 10pm (9.30pm on Sunday)

Address: 134a Nethergate, Dundee DD1 4ED

A big burrito from Wee Mexico
A bursting grilled burrito with chicken from Wee Mexico. Image: Kim Cessford / DC Thomson