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15 essentials · 3 signature dishes
Best Vegan Restaurants in Newcastle Upon Tyne
15 essentials
Where to eat first in Newcastle Upon Tyne
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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Plant-Based Café, Fully Vegan, Vegan Dippy Egg
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Worth ordering: #1 Cake
Donuts, Vegan Menu, Bakery
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Worth ordering: #2 DonutWorth ordering: #3 Cake+1
Indian Restaurant, Tikka Masala
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The vibe: good for solo
Mexican Tacos, Vegetarian Menu, Bar Vibes
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The vibe: good for dates
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Pho, Vegan Pho, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for work & study
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Detroit-style Vegan Pizza, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #2 Pizza
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South Indian Dosas, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
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Indian Street Food, Vegan Menu, Authentic
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The vibe: good for groups
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Middle Eastern Cafe, Fully Vegan, Baklava
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The vibe: good for families
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Vegan Cafe, Smoothies & Bowls
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The vibe: good for solo
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Asian Fusion, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
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International Cafe, Vegan Options
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The vibe: good for groups
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Eritrean Vegan Platter, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
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Italian Pasta, Vegan Menu, Cookie Dough
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The vibe: good for families
3 signature dishes
What Newcastle Upon Tyne cooks best
The dishes Newcastle Upon Tyne's reviews name most and praise hardest, each ranked by how reviewers rate the vegan version.
signature #1
Best sunday roast in Newcastle Upon Tyne
Pub Food, Vegan Menu, Sunday Roast
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Worth ordering: #1 Sunday roast
Vegan Pub, Fish & Chips
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Worth ordering: #2 Sunday roast
British Pub, Fully Vegan, Sunday Roast
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Worth ordering: #3 Sunday roast
Vegetarian Restaurant, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #4 Sunday roast
Pub, Vegan Menu, Loaded Fries
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Worth ordering: #5 Sunday roast
signature #2
Best donut in Newcastle Upon Tyne
Donut Shop, Vegan Cookie
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Worth ordering: #1 Donut
- Number 2. Glazed Listed above as essential 03
Bakery, Vegan Pastry, Gluten-Free
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Worth ordering: #3 DonutWorth ordering: #3 Pastry
Italian Pasta, Vegan Pasta
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Worth ordering: #4 Donut
signature #3
Best bao in Newcastle Upon Tyne
Bao Buns, Vegan Breakfast
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Worth ordering: #1 Bao
Bao Buns, Vegan Menu, Asian Fusion
$$$
Worth ordering: #2 Bao
Chinese Dumplings, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #3 Bao
Chinese Dumplings, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #4 Bao
Dumplings, Vegan Menu, Bao
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Worth ordering: #5 Bao
Vegan & omni
2 lists Fully vegan · Omni standouts
7 places
Fully vegan in Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Number 1. The Tree Rooms Listed above as essential 02
- Number 2. Glazed Listed above as essential 03
- Number 3. Karma Kitchen Listed above as essential 04
- Number 4. Earthlings Listed above as essential 11
10 places
Omni standouts in Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Number 1. Scream for Pizza Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Dosa Kitchen Listed above as essential 08
Chinese Mapo Tofu, Vegan Menu, Tea House
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The vibe: good for groups
- Number 4. Amaysia Restaurant Listed above as essential 12
By occasion
12 lists Breakfast spots · Lunch & brunch · Dinner destinations · Worth the occasion · Hidden gems · Coffee masters · Sweet treats · Cozy hideaways · Work-friendly cafes · Group night out · Budget eats · Family friendly
8 places
Breakfast spots in Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Number 1. Layla's Kitchen Cafe Listed above as essential 10
Bagel Shop, Vegan Pastrami
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Sourdough Bakery, Vegan Sandwich
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Worth ordering: #4 Pastry
Pastries, Vegan Saturday
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Worth ordering: #1 Pastry
8 places
Lunch & brunch in Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Number 1. The Tree Rooms Listed above as essential 02
- Number 2. Square Listed above as essential 07
- Number 3. Magic Hat cafe Listed above as essential 13
- Number 4. Glazed Listed above as essential 03
8 places
Dinner destinations in Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Number 1. Cantina Listed above as essential 05
- Number 2. My Delhi Newcastle Listed above as essential 09
- Number 3. Tonkin Listed above as essential 06
Set Menu, Vegan Options
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The vibe: good for dates
6 places
Worth the occasion in Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Number 1. The Carriage Listed above as sunday roast 03
Mediterranean, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
Indian Street Food, Vegan Plates
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The vibe: good for groups
Caribbean Restaurant, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
10 places
Coffee masters in Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Number 1. Earthlings Listed above as essential 11
- Number 2. Northern Rye Listed above as breakfast spots 03
British Cafe, Vegan Wrap, Salads
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The vibe: good for groups
- Number 4. Layla's Kitchen Cafe Listed above as essential 10
8 places
Sweet treats in Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Number 1. Glazed Listed above as essential 03
Ice Cream Parlor, Vegan Flavors
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The vibe: good for dates
- Number 3. Proven Goods Co Listed above as donut 01
- Number 4. Lily Tree Bakery Ltd Listed above as donut 03
8 places
Cozy hideaways in Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Number 1. The Carriage Listed above as sunday roast 03
- Number 2. NiHao Teahouse Listed above as omni standouts 03
- Number 3. Super Natural Newcastle Listed above as sunday roast 04
British Fusion, Vegan Dishes, Outdoor Seating
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The vibe: good for groups
8 places
Work-friendly cafes in Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Number 1. NiHao Teahouse Listed above as omni standouts 03
Breakfast Cafe, Vegan Pancakes
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The vibe: good for work & study
Cafe, Vegan Breakfast, Banh Mi
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The vibe: good for dates
British Cafe, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #4 Cake
10 places
Group night out in Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Number 1. My Delhi Newcastle Listed above as essential 09
- Number 2. Cantina Listed above as essential 05
- Number 3. Dosa Kitchen Listed above as essential 08
- Number 4. Magic Hat cafe Listed above as essential 13
10 places
Budget eats in Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Number 1. Sunshine Restaurant Listed above as essential 14
Japanese Curry, Vegan Dishes
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The vibe: good for work & study
- Number 3. Scream for Pizza Listed above as essential 01
- Number 4. The Little Dumpling House Listed above as bao 03
8 places
Family friendly in Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Number 1. The Tree Rooms Listed above as essential 02
- Number 2. Glazed Listed above as essential 03
- Number 3. Dosa Kitchen Listed above as essential 08
- Number 4. Mimi's Ice Cream Factory Listed above as sweet treats 02
By dish
3 lists Best pizza · Best pastry · Best cake
10 places
Best pizza in Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Number 1. Scream for Pizza Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Square Listed above as essential 07
Pizza, Vegan Slices
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Worth ordering: #3 Pizza
Italian Pizza, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #4 Pizza
6 places
Best pastry in Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Number 1. FAB Bakery Listed above as breakfast spots 04
- Number 2. Pink Lane Bakery Listed above as hidden gems 01
- Number 3. Lily Tree Bakery Ltd Listed above as donut 03
- Number 4. Northern Rye Listed above as breakfast spots 03
5 places
Best cake in Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Number 1. The Tree Rooms Listed above as essential 02
Bakery, Vegan Pastry, Chocolate
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Worth ordering: #2 Cake
- Number 3. Glazed Listed above as essential 03
- Number 4. Cafe 16 in Newcastle Cathedral Listed above as work-friendly cafes 04
By cuisine
3 lists British · Indian · American
10 places
British in Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Number 1. The Tree Rooms Listed above as essential 02
- Number 2. The Carriage Listed above as sunday roast 03
- Number 3. The Dispensary Coffee House + Eatery Listed above as work-friendly cafes 02
Pub Food, Vegan Menu, Beer Garden
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The vibe: good for groups
10 places
Indian in Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Number 1. Dosa Kitchen Listed above as essential 08
- Number 2. My Delhi Newcastle Listed above as essential 09
- Number 3. Karma Kitchen Listed above as essential 04
- Number 4. Chakh Dhoom Listed above as worth the occasion 03
10 places
American in Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Number 1. Square Listed above as essential 07
- Number 2. The Dispensary Coffee House + Eatery Listed above as work-friendly cafes 02
- Number 3. KINGBABYBAGELS Listed above as breakfast spots 02
Wood Oven Pizza, Vegan Cheese
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Worth ordering: #5 Pizza
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Questions about eating vegan in Newcastle Upon Tyne
Are there vegan restaurants in Newcastle Upon Tyne?
Yes — Newcastle Upon Tyne has 210 vegan-ready venues. The top-ranked are Scream for Pizza, The Tree Rooms, Glazed. Spinach ranks them on overall rating, signature dish strength, and reviewer praise for the food.
Is Newcastle Upon Tyne good for vegans?
Newcastle Upon Tyne scores 42.8/100 on the Spinach vegan city index. The city has 29 vegan-friendly venues and 28 high-quality restaurants out of 210 analyzed.
How many vegan restaurants are in Newcastle Upon Tyne?
Newcastle Upon Tyne has 9 fully vegan restaurants and 4 vegetarian restaurants. 29 venues score B or higher on the Vegan Friendliness grade.
What dishes is Newcastle Upon Tyne known for?
Newcastle Upon Tyne's top signature dishes for vegans are sunday roast, donut, bao, and the city also does pizza and cake 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 Newcastle Upon Tyne?
The vegan scene in Newcastle Upon Tyne leans British, Indian, American. British is particularly strong, with 10 venues serving quality plant-based options.
What's the best vegan restaurant in Newcastle Upon Tyne?
Scream for Pizza is ranked #1 in Newcastle Upon Tyne 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.