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15 essentials · 3 signature dishes
Best Vegan Restaurants in Leeds
15 essentials
Where to eat first in Leeds
Ranked by overall rating, signature dish strength and how much reviewers praise the food. If you only have a weekend, start here.
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Bakery, Fully Vegan, Cakes & Pastries
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Worth ordering: #5 Cake
Indian Street Food, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #5 Thali
Vegan Döner & Fried Chick'n, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
Cafe, Vegan Brunch, Cakes
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Worth ordering: #4 Cake
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British Vegan Diner, Fully Vegan, Sausage Rolls
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Worth ordering: #1 Sunday roast
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Punjabi Pizza, Vegan Menu, Burgers
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Worth ordering: #5 Pizza
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Vegan Burgers, Vegan Menu, Loaded Fries
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Worth ordering: #2 Burger
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Spanish Tapas, Vegan Menu, Urban
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The vibe: good for dates
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Japanese Sushi, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
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Ethiopian Platter, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
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Pizza, Vegan Menu, Unlimited Toppings
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Worth ordering: #1 Pizza
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Italian Pizza, Vegan Nduja
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Worth ordering: #3 Pizza
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Bakery, Fully Vegan, Stuffed Cookies
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Worth ordering: #3 Cookie
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Pasta, Vegan Menu, British
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The vibe: good for groups
3 signature dishes
What Leeds cooks best
The dishes Leeds's reviews name most and praise hardest, each ranked by how reviewers rate the vegan version.
signature #1
Best sunday roast in Leeds
- Number 1. Big scoffs diner and catering Listed above as essential 06
Pie Shop, Vegan Pies
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Worth ordering: #2 Sunday roast
British Pub, Vegan Breakfast, Yorkshire Pudding
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Worth ordering: #3 Sunday roast
Pub, Vegan Battered Sausage, Traditional
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Worth ordering: #4 Sunday roast
Pub Food, Vegan Menu, Outdoor Seating
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Worth ordering: #5 Sunday roast
signature #2
Best thali in Leeds
Indian, Vegan Thali & Wraps
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Worth ordering: #1 Thali
Indian Sweets, Vegan Menu, Thali
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Worth ordering: #2 Thali
Indian Vegetarian, Thali & Tasting
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Worth ordering: #3 Thali
Kerala Cuisine, Vegan Options
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Worth ordering: #4 Thali
- Number 5. Delhi Wala Food Listed above as essential 03
signature #3
Best pizza in Leeds
- Number 1. Pizza Punks Leeds Listed above as essential 12
- Number 2. Grumpy's Bar + Wood Fired Pizza Listed above as essential 01
- Number 3. Pizza Pilgrims Leeds Listed above as essential 13
Vegan Pizza, Vegan Menu, Fast Food
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Worth ordering: #4 Pizza
- Number 5. Sardarjee Listed above as essential 07
14 more
Italian Pizza, Vegan Cheese
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The vibe: good for dates
Neapolitan Pizza, Vegan Marinara
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The vibe: good for groups
Neapolitan Pizza, Vegan Cheese
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The vibe: good for families
Italian Pizza, Vegan Pizza
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The vibe: good for groups
Pizza, Vegan Menu, Gluten-Free
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The vibe: good for groups
Italian Pizza, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for families
Pizza, Vegan Duck, Quick Bites
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The vibe: good for groups
Italian Pizza, Vegan Mozzarella
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The vibe: good for groups
Pizza, Salads, Plant Milk
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The vibe: good for dates
Pizza, Vegan Cheese
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Italian Pizza, Vegan Cheese
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The vibe: good for dates
Pizza, Vegan Menu, Gluten-Free
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The vibe: good for groups
Italian Pizza, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
Italian Pizza, Vegan Menu, Riverside
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The vibe: good for dates
Vegan & omni
2 lists Fully vegan · Omni standouts
5 places
Fully vegan in Leeds
- Number 1. Compassionate Kitchen Listed above as essential 02
- Number 2. Döner Summer Listed above as essential 04
- Number 3. Big scoffs diner and catering Listed above as essential 06
American Burgers, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #3 Burger
10 places
Omni standouts in Leeds
- Number 1. Ambiente Tapas Leeds Listed above as essential 09
- Number 2. Grumpy's Bar + Wood Fired Pizza Listed above as essential 01
- Number 3. Delhi Wala Food Listed above as essential 03
- Number 4. TADA Listed above as essential 10
By occasion
11 lists Breakfast spots · Lunch & brunch · Dinner destinations · Worth the occasion · Coffee masters · Sweet treats · Cozy hideaways · Work-friendly cafes · Group night out · Budget eats · Family friendly
8 places
Breakfast spots in Leeds
- Number 1. Compassionate Kitchen Listed above as essential 02
- Number 2. Chunk Listed above as essential 14
Bakery, Vegan Pastry
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Worth ordering: #1 Pastry
Italian Cafe, Vegan Pastry
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The vibe: good for groups
8 places
Lunch & brunch in Leeds
- Number 1. Grumpy's Bar + Wood Fired Pizza Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Delhi Wala Food Listed above as essential 03
- Number 3. Döner Summer Listed above as essential 04
- Number 4. Big scoffs diner and catering Listed above as essential 06
8 places
Dinner destinations in Leeds
- Number 1. Hooyah Burgers Listed above as essential 08
- Number 2. Big scoffs diner and catering Listed above as essential 06
- Number 3. Grumpy's Bar + Wood Fired Pizza Listed above as essential 01
British Snacks, Vegan Sandwich
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The vibe: good for dates
6 places
Worth the occasion in Leeds
Indian Thali, Vegan Options
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The vibe: good for groups
Chinese Restaurant, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
- Number 3. Pieminister Listed above as sunday roast 02
Japanese Ramen, Vegan Menu, Karaoke
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The vibe: good for groups
10 places
Coffee masters in Leeds
Cafe, Vegan Toasties, Plant Milk
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Worth ordering: #2 Coffee
Coffee Roastery, Vegan Sandwiches, Cookies
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Worth ordering: #2 Cookie
- Number 3. Compassionate Kitchen Listed above as essential 02
- Number 4. Nesso Listed above as breakfast spots 04
10 places
Sweet treats in Leeds
- Number 1. Chunk Listed above as essential 14
- Number 2. Compassionate Kitchen Listed above as essential 02
- Number 3. Dumouchel Patisserie Listed above as breakfast spots 03
- Number 4. Pieminister Listed above as sunday roast 02
8 places
Cozy hideaways in Leeds
- Number 1. Buon Apps River Lounge and Italian Restaurant Listed above as pizza 19
- Number 2. Pieminister Listed above as sunday roast 02
Mediterranean, Vegan Options, Affordable
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Brunch, Vegan Breakfast, Local
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The vibe: good for families
8 places
Work-friendly cafes in Leeds
- Number 1. Just My Cuppa' Listed above as essential 05
South Indian Cafe, Vegan Menu, Filter Coffee
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The vibe: good for work & study
Coffee Shop, Vegan Cakes, Plant Milk
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Worth ordering: #3 Cake
Coffee Shop, Vegan Menu, Dog Friendly
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The vibe: good for dates
10 places
Group night out in Leeds
- Number 1. Big scoffs diner and catering Listed above as essential 06
- Number 2. Hooyah Burgers Listed above as essential 08
- Number 3. Grumpy's Bar + Wood Fired Pizza Listed above as essential 01
- Number 4. Mango Restaurant Listed above as worth the occasion 01
10 places
Budget eats in Leeds
- Number 1. Delhi Wala Food Listed above as essential 03
- Number 2. Pieminister Listed above as sunday roast 02
- Number 3. Ambiente Tapas Leeds Listed above as essential 09
- Number 4. Big scoffs diner and catering Listed above as essential 06
8 places
Family friendly in Leeds
- Number 1. Grumpy's Bar + Wood Fired Pizza Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Compassionate Kitchen Listed above as essential 02
- Number 3. Delhi Wala Food Listed above as essential 03
- Number 4. Just My Cuppa' Listed above as essential 05
By dish
5 lists Best coffee · Best cake · Best cookie · Best burger · Best pastry
13 places
Best coffee in Leeds
Cafe, Vegan Baked Goods, Plant Milk
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Worth ordering: #1 Coffee
- Number 2. Rabbit Hole Coffee Listed above as coffee masters 01
Coffee Shop, Vegan Cakes, Takeout
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Worth ordering: #3 Coffee
Coffee Shop, Plant Milk, Vegan Treats
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Worth ordering: #4 Coffee
6 places
Best cake in Leeds
Vegan Bakery, Custom Cakes
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Worth ordering: #1 Cake
Italian Tiramisu, Vegan Pastry
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Worth ordering: #2 Cake
- Number 3. Bloomfield Square Listed above as work-friendly cafes 03
- Number 4. Just My Cuppa' Listed above as essential 05
5 places
Best cookie in Leeds
Bakery, Vegan Brownies
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Worth ordering: #1 Cookie
- Number 2. Kulture Coffee Listed above as coffee masters 02
- Number 3. Chunk Listed above as essential 14
Cookie Bakery, Vegan Cookies
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Worth ordering: #4 Cookie
5 places
Best burger in Leeds
Burgers, Salads, Vegan Options
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Worth ordering: #1 Burger
- Number 2. Hooyah Burgers Listed above as essential 08
- Number 3. Fat Annie's Listed above as fully vegan 04
American Burgers, Vegan Options
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Worth ordering: #4 Burger
5 places
Best pastry in Leeds
- Number 1. Dumouchel Patisserie Listed above as breakfast spots 03
Cafe, Vegan Pastry, Fresh Bread
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Worth ordering: #2 Pastry
Donuts, Vegan Bakery
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Worth ordering: #3 Pastry
Coffee Shop, Vegan Pastries
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Worth ordering: #4 Pastry
By cuisine
3 lists British · Italian · Indian
10 places
British in Leeds
- Number 1. Big scoffs diner and catering Listed above as essential 06
- Number 2. Just My Cuppa' Listed above as essential 05
- Number 3. Pieminister Listed above as sunday roast 02
- Number 4. Döner Summer Listed above as essential 04
10 places
Italian in Leeds
- Number 1. Grumpy's Bar + Wood Fired Pizza Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Pizza Punks Leeds Listed above as essential 12
Italian Pizza, Vegan Menu, Traditional
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The vibe: good for dates
- Number 4. The Whitehall Restaurant & Bar Listed above as essential 15
10 places
Indian in Leeds
- Number 1. Delhi Wala Food Listed above as essential 03
- Number 2. Mango Restaurant Listed above as worth the occasion 01
- Number 3. Sardarjee Listed above as essential 07
Indian Street Food, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
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Questions about eating vegan in Leeds
Are there vegan restaurants in Leeds?
Yes — Leeds has 227 vegan-ready venues. The top-ranked are Grumpy's Bar + Wood Fired Pizza, Compassionate Kitchen, Delhi Wala Food. Spinach ranks them on overall rating, signature dish strength, and reviewer praise for the food.
Is Leeds good for vegans?
Leeds scores 49.3/100 on the Spinach vegan city index. The city has 28 vegan-friendly venues and 45 high-quality restaurants out of 227 analyzed.
How many vegan restaurants are in Leeds?
Leeds has 4 fully vegan restaurants and 8 vegetarian restaurants. 28 venues score B or higher on the Vegan Friendliness grade.
What dishes is Leeds known for?
Leeds's top signature dishes for vegans are sunday roast, thali, pizza, and the city also does cake and curry well. Signature dishes are ranked by how the city's venues score against the other 157 cities we track.
What are the best cuisines for vegans in Leeds?
The vegan scene in Leeds leans British, Italian, Indian. British is particularly strong, with 10 venues serving quality plant-based options.
What's the best vegan restaurant in Leeds?
Grumpy's Bar + Wood Fired Pizza is ranked #1 in Leeds by the Spinach Essentials algorithm, which weights rating, signature dish performance, and reviewer praise. See all 15 Essentials for the full ranking.
How does Spinach rank these venues?
Spinach ranks vegan venues by formula: a composite of Google Maps rating, the Spinach Rating (Wilson-confidence scored), dish-quality Wilson scores from extracted review signals, and city-specific signature dish strength. Essentials add a tier weighting; category lists add their own mood/occasion weights. No pay-to-play.
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The last refresh is stamped at the foot of this page. Rankings come from public reviews on Google Maps and HappyCow, read by Spinach's own analysis. We never republish the reviews themselves.