It’s that time of the year again when many people ditch the dairy and abandon animal products for the first month of the year and try some vegan recipes. Veganuary has become a popular way to spend January and if you’re going vegan for the month in Manchester you are in the right place.
The hospitality industry has suffered a good deal of upheaval over the last couple of years and the vegan food scene has been no exception, with popular haunts in the city such as V-Rev and Vertigo closing their doors, at a time when big chain cafes like Greggs and Starbucks are expanding their vegan options.
However, Manchester is still a great place to eat plant-based food, with everything from fine dining to fast food to quick lunches and healthy options available across the city. And as Veganuary has grown in popularity, more and more establishments have been trying out plant-based cooking in January to encourage people through the doors.
Whether you’re looking for a special evening meal or a sandwich on the go, here’s our guide to seven places you can tuck in this Veganuary and beyond.
1. Purezza
Award-winning vegan Italian restaurant Purezza, which is especially celebrated for its pizzas, has its Manchester eatery on High Street in the Northern Quarter Photo: Purezza
2. Greens
Greens in Didsbury is an all-vegetarian restaurant run by celebrated chef Simon Rimmer which offers a wide range of vegan dishes and a vegan wine list. Photo: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps
3. Active Wellness Cafe
Located on Lever Street in the Northern Quarter, this fully plant-based cafe offers cakes, Sunday roasts and dishes to be eaten quickly on the go. Photo: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps
4. Eduardo’s Gone Vegan
Located in Freaky Shakes on Oldham Road in Failsworth, Eduardo’s Gone Vegan is an all-vegan pizza, burger and milkshakes eatery. Photo: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps