Our Top 10 Vegan Restaurants In The Midlands

Edited - 03/07/23

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As of 2019, almost one third, 33.5%, of the British population was either cutting down or cutting out meat according to Waitrose Food and Drink Report 2018-2019.

Many of those have changed their eating habits within the last 5 years, whether due to health, environmental or animal welfare concerns.

It is, therefore, no surprise that we’re seeing increasing numbers of vegan options on menus and plenty of fully vegan restaurants popping up all over the place.

And plenty of those are in the Midlands!

The vegan diet is becoming increasingly popular in the UK. Photo by Ella Olsson.

But if you’re wondering where are the best vegan restaurants near me? Don’t worry, we have got you covered!

For all vegan and plant-based enthusiasts, we offer a delectable selection of vegan Hampers. Each has been curated to excite and delight whilst embracing a conscious and compassionate lifestyle.

We’ve put together our top recommendations for those wanting to see what the Midlands have to offer in terms of top quality plant based dining.

Here are our top 10 vegan restaurants in the Midlands…

1. Café Shanti, Lincoln

We recommend for: a catch up with friends.

             Cuisine: Nepalese and British.

• • A quirky and characterful café with vibrant interiors.
  • Run by married couple Tracey and Gary Goddard, founder of the Lincs2Nepal charity.
  • Highlights include curries with Nepalese inspiration as well as classics made vegan.
  • Also serving vegan cakes, speciality teas and coffees.
  • Gluten free options are available.
  • Open Wednesdays to Saturdays 12pm – 8pm.

££

Café Shanti is known for its colourful interiors and nourishing food.

2. No. Twelve, Nottingham

We recommend for: a date night to remember.

Cuisine: Elevated Vegan Food.

• • Vegan dining with a beautiful ambience.
  • A focus on creating innovative plant-based food using fresh seasonal ingredients.
  • Their dishes are designed to be shared.
  • Gluten and nut free menus are available upon request.
  • Named the ‘Best Vegan Restaurant in the UK 2020’.
  • Open Thursdays to Saturdays 12pm – 10pm and Sundays 12pm – 5pm.

££

3. Stem + Glory, Cambridge

We recommend for: lunch with colleagues.

Cuisine: Multinational.

• • A carbon neutral establishment with sites in Cambridge and London.
  • A focus on sustainability and helping to shift consciousness towards a more peaceful world.
  • For each meal purchased, one is donated in either India or the UK via the Akshaya Patra Foundation.
  • Gluten free options are available.
  • Runner up restaurant of the year at the Food and Drink Heroes Awards 2021 and best restaurant in Cambridge at the 2019 British Restaurant Awards.
  • Open Mondays to Fridays 11.30am to 9.30pm and Saturdays and Sundays 9am to 9.30pm.

££

Stem + Glory is located in historic Cambridge. Photo by Cajeo Zhang on Unsplash.

4. Land Restaurant, Birmingham

We recommend for: a special birthday dinner.

Cuisine: Around the world.

• • A modern plant focused casual dining restaurant.
  • A focus on showcasing the best produce from the land.
  • Uses seasonal fresh ingredients, which can mean dishes can change daily.
  • Highlights include the 4 or 6-course chefs’ menu.
  • Open Tuesdays to Wednesdays 5pm – 9pm and Thursdays to Saturdays 12pm – 2pm and 5pm – 9pm.

££

5. The Warehouse Café, Birmingham

We recommend for: a relaxed catch up with an old friend.

Cuisine: Dirty vegan.

• • A co-operative organic vegan café specialising in filling classics made vegan.
  • Highlights include their banana blossom Fish and Chips and vegan beers from local breweries.
  • Hosting plenty of events including live music, poetry and workshops.
  • Gluten free options are available.
  • Open Tuesdays to Thursdays 12pm – 4pm, Fridays and Saturdays 12pm – 3pm and 5.30pm – 8.30pm.

££

The café has been running for over 30 years in Birmingham’s Digbeth area. Photo by Elliott Brown via Creative Commons.

6. Healthy Louisa, Leicester

We recommend for: Sunday brunch.

Cuisine: Modern brunch.

• • A small, modern cafe deli with freshly prepared healthy food.
  • A focus on creating meals that are delicious as well as nutritious.
  • Uses fresh and locally sourced ingredients.
  • Highlights include their Buddha Bowls and decadent pancake stacks.
  • Nominated for Vegetarian or Vegan Restaurant of the Year at the Midlands Food Drink & Hospitality Awards 2022.
  • Open Tuesdays to Fridays 10am – 5pm, Saturdays 10am – 6pm and Sundays 11am – 5pm.

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7. The Blonde Beet, Stamford

We recommend for: an extra special Friday date night.

Cuisine: Seasonal pies, hot dishes and salads.

• • A relaxed friendly café with outdoor courtyard seating.
  • A focus on using local and seasonal ingredients and promoting a sustainable lifestyle.
  • New menu each week using the best seasonal produce.
  • Current highlights include their filling pies and tarts as well as their seasonal salads.
  • Open Tuesdays to Fridays 9am – 4.30pm, Friday evenings 6.30pm – 10pm and Saturdays 10am – 4pm.

£

The Blonde Beet is located in the historical city of Stamford in Lincolnshire. Photo by John Lord via Creative Commons.

8. Prickly Pear Café, Nottingham

We recommend for: a satisfying meal for both your vegan and carnivore friends.

Cuisine: Fast food classics with Mexican influence.

• • A friendly local café serving a homemade 100% plant-based menu.
  • A focus on colourful food with a Mexican twist.
  • Healthy and non-healthy options.
  • Highlights include Taco Tuesdays and their ‘Death by Doner’.
  • Open Tuesdays to Fridays 11am – 9pm and Saturdays 10am – 9pm.

££

9. Plant Café and Bar, Derby

We recommend for: a filling dinner with friends.

Cuisine: Seasonal lunches and pizza dinners.

• • A stylish, independent plant-based café and bar.
  • Fortnightly changing menu to use the freshest seasonable produce.
  • A focus on being environmentally friendly in all that they do.
  • Using ingredients sourced from within the UK as well as their homegrown produce.
  • Current highlights include their strawberry and mint pancakes and tree hugger pizza.
  • Dog friendly.
  • Gluten free, nut free and soy free options are available.
  • Open Tuesdays to Sundays 10am – 3pm for lunch, Wednesdays to Thursdays 5.30pm – 11pm and Fridays to Saturdays 5.30pm – midnight for dinner.

££

Plant cafe uses much of their homegrown produce in their menus. Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash.

10. Be The Change, Worcester

We recommend for: date night.

Cuisine: Classics made vegan and street food.

• • A café and bakery that’s leading a vegan revolution in Worcester.
  • A focus on great tasting food that promotes plant-based eating to the local community.
  • Highlights include their beer-battered to-fish & chips.
  • Gluten free options are available.
  • Finalist at the England Food Awards 2022.
  • Open Tuesdays to Thursdays and Sundays 11.30am – 8.30pm and Fridays to Saturdays 11.30am – 9pm.

Of course, there are many more fantastic vegan restaurants for date nights, vegan restaurants for birthdays and vegan restaurants for brunch throughout the Midlands as well as across the UK.

And if there’s a special occasion coming up – treat your loved one to a taste of British artisan food with our luxury vegan food boxes. 

Full of vegan sweet and savoury treats from renowned British producers, they make a thoughtful gift for any occasion.

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