Where to eat vegan in Leeds
If you've decided veganism isn't just for Veganuary, you'll want to try some of these great places for vegan and vegetarian food in Leeds.
Good for vegan cakes and bakes
Billing themselves as 'a little piece of Yorkshire', we'd argue that Wapentake is a big piece of awesome. Mouthwatering loaves abound, as do gluten free and vegan bakes. Vegan banoffee cupcakes, anyone? 92 Kirkgate, @WapentakeLeeds
Independent coffee shop Mrs Atha's is a well-loved Leeds gem, serving great brews, clearly marked vegan options and vegan cakes. A good spot for doing a bit of reading, working or catching up with a friend. Central Rd, @mrsathasleeds
As well as supplying many of Leeds and Yorkshire's cafes, delis and shops with their beautiful produce, 100% vegan bakery That Old Chestnut also pop up at various stalls and events so you can grab their cakes first-hand. Keep an eye on their Twitter feed to see where you can find them. @ThatOl_Chestnut
Cheap and cheerful vegan lunch
Naming themselves after a portmanteau of their favourite foods – if you ignore the raging debate over how to spell 'hummus', that is – Humpit have got simple down to an art form, offering, yes, hummus and pita but in oh such a beautiful way. Great for a quick lunch or just to satisfy that frequent falafal craving. Corn Exchange, Call Ln, @humpithummus
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— Danielle Stott (@danielle_stott) December 6, 2016
One of Leeds’ best-loved cafes, Global Tribe specialises in vegetarian, vegan and raw food. You can enjoy everything from a vegan full English brekkie to raw vegan salads, while all their takeaway sandwiches are made to order for freshness so you can be sure of a top-notch lunch. 18 Swan St, @GlobalTribeCafe
A stalwart of the Leeds scene, Roots and Fruits has been running as a vegetarian cafe for more than two decades and they recently updated their menu to be predominantly plant-based. Our tongues are wagging at the sound of one of their customer faves, The Whole Bowl – chipotle black beans, brown rice, mango salsa, guacamole and vegan ‘cheesey’ sauce. Better still, you can get 15% off every Tuesday with a Vegans of Leeds card. Grand Arcade, @RootsandFruitso
Vegan dining
Operated by The Grub & Grog Shop, Sheaf Street Cafeteria's menu is fully vegan unless otherwise stated. Sandwiches change daily, while you can always count on the seasonal vegetable soup. Grub & Grog make a point of using all organic produce where possible, sourcing their ingredients locally and ethically. 3 Sheaf St, @grubandgrogshop
Chilled, vegan-friendly hangouts
Another Grub & Grog Shop project, the Noonshine Cafe is tucked upstairs in Tall Boys Beer Market. Food, coffee and freshly baked bread from Leeds Bread Co-op is available throughout the day, and you can take away or sit in and enjoy a sandwich (there's a daily vegan special), salad plate or vegetable stew. And of course, Tall Boys will be able to help you choose a vegan beer. 17 Thorntons Arcade, @tallboysleeds / @grubandgrogshop
More than it says on the tin, Hyde Park Book Club is an all-round great studentville hangout hosting everything from gigs to spoken word and record fairs. It also boasts a vegan-friendly menu, with an always-vegan hot special changing daily plus good breakfast and sandwich options. Wind down, read, write or chill out with a coffee. 27-29 Headingley Ln, @HPBCLeeds
Early! Morning! Yoga! Beautiful morning in Hyde Park... Have an awesome day, jazz later on tonight from 6pm. pic.twitter.com/11PFRH3Bym
— Hyde Park Book Club (@HPBCLeeds) January 19, 2017
A vegan twist on world cuisine
This vegetarian Indian restaurant specialises in Gujarati cuisine with a touch of Hansa's East African upbringing. Much of the menu is vegan or can be made vegan, and there's an entire vegan desserts list. Plus, if you want to learn how to make great dishes at home, you could sign up to one of Hansa's cookery courses. 72/72 North St
Specialising in Neapolitan style pizza, Ecco Pizza receive regular praise for their vegetarian and vegan options, including the 'Lombardini' – piled high with veg including leeks, grean beans, artichokes, and served without cheese (or you can add vegan cheese if you prefer). Ecco Pizza also earned themselves a 'Green Initiatives' badge in 2015 for their environmentally friendly practices, including giving customers discounts if they bring their pizza boxes back in to be recycled. Bonus! 93 Otley Rd, @Ecco_Pizzeria
Small plates of vegetarian Indian street food paired with beautiful beers. What more could you ask for? A decent number of Bundobust's dishes are vegan or can be made vegan, and the vegan wine list is impressive. Find out for yourself why this Leeds favourite – now with a second location in Manchester – has proved a roaring success. 6 Mill Hill, @bundobust
Where have we missed? Let us know in the comments, and read our guides to eating vegan in Manchester and Liverpool.