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Sian Victoria © - Corn Exchange, Manchester

Manchester Vegan Plant-Based Food Restaurants

After viewing the impeccable art at the Manchester Art Gallery, seeing the historical monuments, and completing my list of budget-friendly activities in Manchester, it's sure to be time for a bite to eat.

Throughout my visits to the vibrant city, I've been able to find some of the best plant-based eateries central Manchester has to offer that make sure to cater to those of us who are vegan, vegetarian or simply anyone who just appreciates tasty food.

This list of independent food places serves up mouth-watering ‘dirty vegan junk food’ dishes that will make you eager to book another trip to central Manchester. Or if you are a local, become a regular visitor to these plant-based restaurants in Manchester.

The city is ever-evolving, and constantly striving to satisfy the cravings of everyone who explores its streets. Meaning I'm sure to find more amazing cafes, street-food vendors, and restaurants to add to this list on future trips to Manchester.

Have a read and if any of these stand-out eateries take your fancy, why not visit them when you find yourself hungry in the city?

1. V Rev Vegan Diner, Edge Street

Sian Victoria © - V Rev Vegan Diner, Manchester

Perfect for lovers of junk food. V Rev Vegan Diner is a popular spot in the Northern Quarter, serving up 100% vegan food and drink that will leave you full and satisfied. Located on Edge Street in the heart of the city. The diner serves irresistible loaded fries – with unique dishes like kebab and pizza fries – to mammoth burgers, hotdogs, and everything in between.

Portions certainly aren't on the shy side at this diner, and all dishes are generally fairly priced, with their pea and soy protein burgers and seitan hotdogs costing around £10. If you're feeling hungry, why not try the ‘Pizza My Heart’ burger? This gigantic burger is truly unique, with a hearty meat-free patty embellished with smoked gouda, vegan mac n cheese, marina and ranch.

The V Rev Vegan Diner proves that you can still enjoy classic comfort food dishes as a vegan without skipping out on flavour. With such an array of delectable dishes and value for money reflected in the portion sizes. I'd recommend checking out this diner when visiting the city and having a craving for a burger and fries.

My feast of choice was the ‘Barbecute is What We Aim For’ a Fried chicken style burger topped with, bacon, onion rings, rainbow slaw, pickles, and BBQ sauce for £9.95 with a side of skin-on fries for £3.00.

2. Wholesome Junkies, Arndale Food Hall

Sian Victoria © - Wholesome Junkies, Manchester

On the High Street in Manchester Arndale. You'll come across Wholesome Junkies – a completely plant-based eatery serving junk food classics using meat-free alternatives. The kiosk is conveniently located in one of the biggest food halls in Manchester, making it a perfect spot to have a bite to eat.

Even better, everything on the menu is reasonably priced. Choose from a variety of tempting burger dishes, with a classic ¼ meat-free patty up for grabs at £7 and a BBQ bacon burger for £8.50. If that doesn't sound like enough, you can add on sides of tater tots and katsu tots. All freshly made with only the tastiest vegan substitutes. Wholesome Junkies is great value for money, serving generous meals under £10.

We indulged in the katsu chicken burger; the ‘chicken’ is made from locally grown oyster mushrooms. I’ve been craving the burger ever since.

3. Frost Burgers, Wood Street

Sian Victoria © - Frost Burgers, Manchester

Both Manchester and Liverpool are home to Frost Burgers, so naturally, Frost Burgers is on my vegan food in Liverpool post too. Found on Portland Street, this 100% plant-based restaurant was founded by Youtuber Monami Frost and serves up delectable comfort food like mouth-watering burgers, milkshakes and fries.

The restaurants convenient location in the city centre means you can pop in and grab a bite to eat any time of the day. The extensive menu will curb any craving you have, choose from a standard ‘Cheezburger’ for £4.45, or an £8.75 ‘Double Trouble’ if you fancy taking on a challenge of two gigantic beef-free burger patties stacked alongside vegan cheese, vegan bacon, and Frost Burgers' very own sauce.

Soft serve ice cream shakes make an incredible dessert after you finish your burger, priced around £7 and coming in a variety of irresistible flavours. Ultimately, Frost Burgers serves up that classic street food we all get a craving for (especially when hungover) while making sure it can be enjoyed by all, no matter your dietary requirements. Plus, the graffiti-style interior of the restaurant makes it all the more inviting and Instagrammable.

4. Vegan Shack, Piccadilly Gardens

Sian Victoria © - Vegan Shack, Manchester

Classifying themselves as ‘The Future of Fast Food’, Vegan Shack in Piccadilly Gardens is an independent takeaway eatery serving delicious fast food that can be enjoyed by all, whether you are vegan, vegetarian or a meat-eater wanting to try something new.

Perfect to grab something and go after the end of a long day exploring the city or ordering a delicious takeout to your hotel in Manchester. You'll find something to curb your cravings on the extensive menu.

Choose from 5 flavoursome vegan burgers all priced from £5 and dine in on a ‘Chick'n Burger’, beyond meat burger or a ‘Fillet Faux Fish’ burger. Or, if you aren't fancying a burger, why not try Vegan Shack's BBQ Loaded Fries or ‘Chick'n tenders’? We ordered food to be delivered to Hotel Brooklyn Manchester where we stayed for two nights.

I indulged in the Chick'n Wrap made with seasoned soya chunks and topped with lettuce, onions, cabbage, tomato, and Vegan Shack mayo. And shared the Chick’n tenders with my partner who devoured the beefy ‘BigMock burger’.

To conclude

That rounds up the best vegan and plant-based restaurants in central Manchester. Let me know if you pop into any of these eateries and be sure to check back on this post in the future to see more delicious additions. I’m always on the lookout for new vegan independents to eat at.

So, let me know if there’s a place I must visit. If I love it, I’ll add it to this list.

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