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Did you know that the UK buys one-third of all the vegan alternatives sold in Europe?
Our consumption rates of vegan products are also the highest in Europe so it’s no surprise that the vegan foodie scene has taken off in recent years.
The North of England is home to some of the country’s most popular vegan restaurants, taking inspiration from cuisines across the world.
There are nourishing vegan restaurants for brunch, romantic vegan restaurants for date night and light and welcoming plant-based cafes.
Want to know where are the best vegan restaurants in your area? Here are some of our favourites…
We recommend for: a vegan brunch with friends.
Cuisine: Multinational plant-based favourites.
- An independent family-run café with a trendy Instagrammable interior
- A focus on using locally sourced produce and eco-friendly packaging to create a sustainable and tempting experience for the mind, body and soul
- Highlights include their nourishing earth bowls, toasties, and vegan breakfasts
- Bring your pooch along – they’re dog friendly!
- Much of their menu can be made gluten free
- Open: Mondays to Saturdays 9.30am – 5pm & Sundays 9.30am – 4pm
££
Colourful and nutritious, The Vibe’s feel-good Earth bowls are not to be missed.
2. Alkaline Kitchen, Middlesborough
We recommend for: a relaxed Saturday catch-up meal with a friend.
Cuisine: Vegan healthy eating.
- A relaxed café making vegan favourites and new flavours from scratch using the freshest ingredients
- Their aim is to make plant-based eating enjoyable and interesting and to showcase the healing powers of good food
- All menu items are refined sugar free, oil-free, preservative free and gluten free excluding their bread, tortillas, and corn shells
- Choose from their smaller plates, mains and desserts or try one of their supercharged juices and smoothies
- Highlights include their Alkaline burger with homemade kimchi, their Thai Buddha bowl and for dessert lovers, their acai bowls
- Open: Tuesdays 11.30am – 4pm, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 11am – 4pm & Saturdays 11am – 5pm
££
3. Plant by Kat’s Kitchen, Keswick
We recommend for: a hearty vegan refuel whilst exploring the lakes.
Cuisine: Varied.
- A friendly and welcoming plant-based bistro located by the river Greta in Keswick
- Enjoy the homely vibe with great views of the local scenery from both their indoor and outdoor seating
- Highlights include their moving mountains burgers, Poke bowls and plant-based cakes and bakes available for takeaway
- Many of their menu items are or can be made gluten free
- Open: Thursdays to Saturdays 12pm – 8.30pm & Sundays 12pm – 4pm
££
Heading on holiday to the Lakes? Take in the views at one of the best vegan restaurants in the Lake District.
We recommend for: a vegan fine dining experience for a special anniversary or date night.
Cuisine: Vegan fine dining.
- A naturally bright fine dining restaurant providing a warm, seamless and high-quality service
- Located in the lantern room of the historic Victoria location of the 1888 Home for Destitute Children
- Choose from their vegan Excellence or Prix Fixe menus with lavish delights over multiple courses
- Created by Chef Patron, Paul Askew, their Menu Excellence includes everything from vegan Champagne and canapes on arrival to a Valrhona dark chocolate torte with passion fruit foam to finish
- Open: Tuesdays to Saturdays for lunch from 12pm – 2.15pm & dinner 5pm – 9.15pm
£££
The Art School Restaurant is located in Liverpool’s Georgian Quarter.
We recommend for: impressing a non-vegan foodie.
Cuisine: Multinational vegan eats.
- A cosy plant-based restaurant with outdoor seating recently reopened in Manchester’s Cathedral Gardens
- Using fresh and locally sourced ingredients, including the best of the season’s harvest, they create vegan and gluten free ‘food like you’ve never tasted’
- Highlights include their Sunday roasts, satay skewers and vegan fish and chips
- They are multi-award winners, having won Best Vegetarian Restaurant in the North at the Food Awards England earlier this year
- Open: Mondays to Saturdays 12pm – 9pm & Sundays 12pm – 6pm
££
Treat yourself to vegan food and cocktails at The Allotment, one of the best vegan restaurants Manchester has on offer.
6. Wawin Vegan Chinese, locations in York, Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield & Nottingham
We recommend for: a filling Friday night vegan feast.
Cuisine: Vegan Chinese food.
- With branches across the North, Wawin are popular for their no-fuss favourites made vegan
- Choose from their Appetisers, authentic Northern East & Szechuan dishes, Western-style Wawin vegan dishes and more
- Experience their generous servings both in the restaurant and via takeaway
- And if you’re trying to impress a non-vegan, try their vegan chicken drumsticks; so realistic they’ve tricked even sworn carnivores!
- Open: Check with your local branch
££
7. The Greenhouse Horsforth, Leeds
We recommend for: a plant-based weekend treat.
Cuisine: Healthy vegan eats.
- A dog-friendly and 100% vegan cafe on the outskirts of Leeds
- Choose from their small plates, nutritious filling mains, freshly baked cakes and smoothies
- Highlights include their Carrot Lux with vegan cream cheese, poppy seeds, capers and dill and their latest special, The Greenhouse VLT
- Winners of a Good Food Award in both 2021 and 2022
- Gluten free? No problem! Most items on the menu can be made gluten free
- Open: Mondays to Saturdays 9am – 4pm & Sundays 10am – 4pm
££
The Greenhouse Horsforth is a plant-based café specialising in nutritious vegan eats.
8. The Garden Eatery, Altrincham
We recommend for: a nourishing vegan brunch with friends.
Cuisine: Healthy vegan eats.
- A health-focused organic café with sustainable plant-based breakfasts, brunches, lunches and desserts
- A focus on using freshly foraged, unrefined, raw and unprocessed ingredients to make food and drink from scratch daily
- Highlights include their buckwheat pancakes with mango-turmeric coulis, earth-friendly seasonal soups and filling Buddha bowl
- With options for vegans, vegetarians, meat eaters and those following gluten free diets, it’s the perfect spot for a get together with friends
- Open: Daily 8am – 4pm
££
We recommend for: introducing Asian food lovers to plant-based eating.
Cuisine: Vegan Asian fusion.
- A pure vegan kitchen with a focus on Asian fusion and showcasing their vision of modern vegan food
- Eat in to experience their friendly service or pick up a vegan takeaway to indulge in at home
- Highlights include their vegan Gyoza, Salt and Pepper Tofu and vegan desserts, all generously portioned
- Winner of an OpenTable Diners’ Choice Award 2022.
- Open: Sundays, Mondays & Wednesdays to Fridays 6pm – 9.30pm & Saturdays 6pm – 10pm
££
The Orchid vegan restaurant in York is a firm favourite amongst local foodies for its friendly service and multitude of vegan options. One of the best vegan restaurants York has on offer.
10. Karma Kitchen Café, Newcastle Upon Tyne
We recommend for: a Friday night vegan meal with loved ones.
Cuisine: Vegan Indian food.
- A family-run café and meal delivery service with a focus on showcasing authentic Punjabi plant-based curries to the British public
- Highlights include the flavourful Chana Massala, Kattal Chaat pizzas, vegan wines and cocktails
- Their ‘karma box’ kits can be delivered nationwide to your door
- Gluten free and vegan? No problem, there are plenty of gluten free options available
- Open: Mondays to Sundays 4pm – 10pm
££
Karma Kitchen is one of the top vegan restaurants Newcastle has on offer. Photo by Karl Moran via Unsplash.
Fancy treating an expat abroad to a taste of British vegan goodies? Why not send them a gourmet vegan food hamper?
Explore our vegan gift basket collection online for UK and international gift delivery.
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