Slovakia

Vegan Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️☆☆ (3/5)
Vegetarian Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (4/5)
Best For: Soups, potatoes, dumplings, markets
Challenging Because: Pork fat, cheese, and meat broths

🥗 What to Eat

• Potato pancakes (ask no lard)
• Vegetable soups (confirm no meat stock)
• Roasted potatoes, mushrooms, cabbage
• Breads and pickled vegetables

🚫 Watch Out For

• Lard used for frying
• Cheese and sour cream
• Meat broth in soups

🗣️ Survival Phrases (Slovak)

• I am vegetarian: Som vegetarián / vegetariánka
  (som veh-geh-tah-ree-AHN / -kah)
• I am vegan: Som vegán / vegánka
  (som veh-GAAN / -kah)
• No meat: Bez mäsa
  (bez MYAH-sah)

🧭 Veggie Trip Tip

Markets and side dishes are your best bet; always ask about animal fat.