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Try the rotating ice-cream flavours; reviews single out Biscoff, green apple and red velvet.
The vibe: good for dates
15 essentials · 3 signature dishes
Best Vegan Restaurants in Manchester
15 essentials
Where to eat first in Manchester
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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Eritrean Injera, Vegan Platter
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The vibe: good for dates
Caribbean, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
Custom Vegan Cakes, Gluten-Free
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The vibe: good for groups
Vegan Cakes, Market Bakes
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The vibe: good for groups
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Chinese Dim Sum, Fully Vegan
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The vibe: good for dates
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Japanese Ramen, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
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Vietnamese, Vegan Phở
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The vibe: good for dates
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Cafe Mains, Vegan Cakes
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The vibe: good for families
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Ethiopian, Vegan Injera Platter
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The vibe: good for dates
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Neapolitan Pizza, Vegan Cheese
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Worth ordering: #1 Pizza
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Vegan Burgers, Alcohol-Free Bar
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The vibe: good for dates
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Vegan Doner Wrap, Box
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Worth ordering: #2 Döner
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Chinese Hot Pot, Vegan Broth
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The vibe: good for groups
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Brunch, Vegan French Toast
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Worth ordering: #1 French toast
3 signature dishes
What Manchester cooks best
The dishes Manchester's reviews name most and praise hardest, each ranked by how reviewers rate the vegan version.
signature #1
Best döner in Manchester
Vegan Rotisserie Doner, Boxes
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Worth ordering: #1 Döner
- Number 2. Great British Doner Listed above as essential 13
Vegan Seitan Kebab, Shawarma
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Worth ordering: #3 Döner
signature #2
Best french toast in Manchester
- Number 1. HAMPTON & VOÚIS (NQ) Listed above as essential 15
Vegan French Toast, Brunch
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Worth ordering: #2 French toast
North American Brunch, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #3 French toast
Vegan Brunch, Tofu Scramble
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Worth ordering: #4 French toast
Korean Burgers, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #5 French toast
signature #3
Best pizza in Manchester
- Number 1. Pizza Pilgrims Manchester Listed above as essential 11
NY Pizza, Vegan Slices
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Worth ordering: #2 Pizza
Neapolitan Pizza, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #3 Pizza
Neapolitan Pizza, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #4 Pizza
Sourdough Pizza, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #5 Pizza
11 more
Pizza, Vegan Cheese, Vegan Baklava
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The vibe: good for groups
Sourdough Pizza, Vegan Specials
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The vibe: good for groups
Neapolitan Pizza, Vegan Burrata
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The vibe: good for dates
Pizza, Vegan Cheese, Vegan Slices
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The vibe: good for dates
Neapolitan Pizza, Vegan Cheese
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The vibe: good for groups
Stone-Baked Pizza, Vegan Cheese
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The vibe: good for groups
Pizza, Vegan Cashew Cheese
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The vibe: good for groups
Neapolitan Pizza, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
Neapolitan Pizza, Vegan Cheese
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The vibe: good for dates
Bar Pizza, Vegan Pizza
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The vibe: good for dates
Pizza, Vegan Giardiniera
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The vibe: good for groups
Vegan & omni
2 lists Fully vegan · Omni standouts
10 places
Fully vegan in Manchester
- Number 1. Lotus Plant Based Kitchen Listed above as essential 06
- Number 2. Ice Shack Listed above as essential 01
- Number 3. Wholesome Junkies Listed above as french toast 05
Vegan Cocktails, Bar Snacks
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The vibe: good for dates
10 places
Omni standouts in Manchester
- Number 1. Viet Soul Listed above as essential 08
- Number 2. Asmara Bella Restaurant Listed above as essential 02
- Number 3. Miss Dee's Evoden Bar & Kitchen Listed above as essential 03
- Number 4. Habesha Restaurant 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 Manchester
- Number 1. HAMPTON & VOÚIS (NQ) Listed above as essential 15
- Number 2. Teatime Collective Listed above as essential 05
Coffee, Vegan Bagels
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The vibe: good for families
- Number 4. The Black Cat Cakery Listed above as essential 04
8 places
Lunch & brunch in Manchester
- Number 1. Ice Shack Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Miss Dee's Evoden Bar & Kitchen Listed above as essential 03
- Number 3. One Plus Chinese Restaurant Listed above as essential 14
- Number 4. Viet Soul Listed above as essential 08
8 places
Dinner destinations in Manchester
- Number 1. Lotus Plant Based Kitchen Listed above as essential 06
- Number 2. Asmara Bella Restaurant Listed above as essential 02
- Number 3. Pizza Pilgrims Manchester Listed above as essential 11
Indian, Seitan, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
6 places
Worth the occasion in Manchester
Indian, Vegan Menu, Chole Puri
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
Middle Eastern, Vegan Menu
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
Thai Curries, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
Spanish Tapas, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
10 places
Coffee masters in Manchester
Cafe, Vegan Breakfast, Sausage Bagels
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The vibe: good for groups
- Number 2. HAMPTON & VOÚIS Listed above as french toast 02
Vegan Bánh Mì & Oat Lattes
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The vibe: good for groups
Cafe, Vegan Pies, Brunch
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The vibe: good for work & study
10 places
Sweet treats in Manchester
- Number 1. Ice Shack Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Teatime Collective Listed above as essential 05
Bakery, Vegan Croissants
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Doughnuts, Vegan Packs
$$$
8 places
Cozy hideaways in Manchester
- Number 1. Speak In Code Listed above as fully vegan 04
- Number 2. Wholesome Junkies Listed above as french toast 05
- Number 3. Dishoom Manchester Listed above as worth the occasion 01
Vegan Brunch, Cakes & Bagels
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The vibe: good for families
8 places
Work-friendly cafes in Manchester
Vegan Roast, Breakfast & Curry
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The vibe: good for groups
Vegan Cakes, Brunch & Tea
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The vibe: good for groups
- Number 3. 99 Reasons Listed above as coffee masters 01
- Number 4. Something More Productive Listed above as coffee masters 03
10 places
Group night out in Manchester
- Number 1. Speak In Code Listed above as fully vegan 04
- Number 2. Ice Shack Listed above as essential 01
- Number 3. Lotus Plant Based Kitchen Listed above as essential 06
- Number 4. Hinterland Alcohol-Free Bar and Cafe Listed above as essential 12
10 places
Budget eats in Manchester
- Number 1. The Eighth Day Shop & Cafe Listed above as essential 09
Asian Fusion, Vegan Bao & Tacos
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The vibe: good for dates
- Number 3. Asmara Bella Restaurant Listed above as essential 02
- Number 4. Lotus Plant Based Kitchen Listed above as essential 06
8 places
Family friendly in Manchester
- Number 1. Ice Shack Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Asmara Bella Restaurant Listed above as essential 02
- Number 3. Miss Dee's Evoden Bar & Kitchen Listed above as essential 03
- Number 4. Shoryu Ramen Manchester Listed above as essential 07
By cuisine
3 lists British · Italian · Indian
10 places
British in Manchester
- Number 1. The Eighth Day Shop & Cafe Listed above as essential 09
- Number 2. Speak In Code Listed above as fully vegan 04
- Number 3. Hinterland Alcohol-Free Bar and Cafe Listed above as essential 12
- Number 4. Wholesome Junkies Listed above as french toast 05
10 places
Italian in Manchester
- Number 1. Pizza Pilgrims Manchester Listed above as essential 11
Pizza, Vegan Menu, Dough Balls
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The vibe: good for dates
Pizza, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
- Number 4. Nell's Pizza Listed above as pizza 02
10 places
Indian in Manchester
Indian Street Food, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
Gujarati Thali, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
- Number 3. Indique Listed above as dinner destinations 04
Indian Street Food, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
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Questions about eating vegan in Manchester
Are there vegan restaurants in Manchester?
Yes — Manchester has 474 vegan-ready venues. The top-ranked are Ice Shack, Asmara Bella Restaurant - Eritrean & Ethiopian Restaurant, Miss Dee's Evoden Bar & Kitchen. Spinach ranks them on overall rating, signature dish strength, and reviewer praise for the food.
Is Manchester good for vegans?
Manchester scores 72.3/100 on the Spinach vegan city index. The city has 53 vegan-friendly venues and 97 high-quality restaurants out of 474 analyzed.
How many vegan restaurants are in Manchester?
Manchester has 12 fully vegan restaurants and 14 vegetarian restaurants. 53 venues score B or higher on the Vegan Friendliness grade.
What dishes is Manchester known for?
Manchester's top signature dishes for vegans are döner, french toast, pizza, and the city also does cake and falafel 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 Manchester?
The vegan scene in Manchester leans British, Asian, American. British is particularly strong, with 10 venues serving quality plant-based options.
What's the best vegan restaurant in Manchester?
Ice Shack is ranked #1 in Manchester 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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