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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!
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…
We recommend for: a catch up with friends.
Cuisine: Nepalese and British.
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- 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.
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Café Shanti is known for its colourful interiors and nourishing food.
We recommend for: a date night to remember.
Cuisine: Elevated Vegan Food.
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- 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.
££
We recommend for: lunch with colleagues.
Cuisine: Multinational.
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- 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.
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