Written by: Diogo Pestana | Posted: 26 September 2018 | Modified: 08 November 2018

Veganism is bigger and better than ever, with 3.5 million British people identifying themselves as Vegan, restaurants across the country are offering mouth-watering dishes like vegan mac and cheese and indulgent vegan desserts. We’ve knuckled down the best vegan restaurants in the UK and our recommendations!

Psst! Here at Smith & Sinclair we're big fans of veganism - that's why you'll find that 100% of our products are vegan-friendly. 

What: Temple of Seiten

Where: London

Recommendation: Temple Spicy Burger

Temple of Seiten offers the ultimate vegan feast for a fast-food junkie, who knew vegan popcorn chicken bites would taste so good? Food-goers rave about how the crunch and the crisp of the chicken is unbelievable - fit for a vegan king. One foodie has referred it as “the best high quality, cruelty-free vegan junk filth they’ve tasted.”. With over 20,000 likes on Facebook, Temple of Seiten have been so successful they produce wonderful food in both Hackney and Camden, take a trip down there and indulge in the fried goodness!

Have a peek at their menu!

What: Pureeza

Where: Brighton

Recommendation: Oreo Pizza

Pureeza represents the reason why veganism has become so popular, the passion and love of good food is represented in their story of innovation, something we are also very proud of. The restaurant was the first ever vegan pizzeria in the UK in 2015, now they have become pioneers in the Italian food industry. They offer 15 stone-baked pizza variations and word on the street the vegan Oreo Pizza is a mouth-watering creamy hazelnut dessert. Head down their this summer holiday as kids eat free!

Check out the menu!

What: Anna Loka Vegan Cafe

Where: Cardiff

Recommendation: Whole Food Bowl

In Sanskrit, Anna Loka represents ‘food health’ – this delicious vegan café was created by Adam, a vegan Hare Krishna monk wanting to bring vibrant and ethical food to the heart of Cardiff. From meat-free burgers to Buddha Bowls, Adam will win your foodie heart away with his plant-based goodness! His Whole Food Bowl full of fried tofu, Bali’s peanut butter sauce and bulked out with veggie goodness is a real Instagram winner. 

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What: By Chloe.

Where: London

Recommendation: Fish & Chips 

New York’s hippest vegan restaurant has made its mark on the London foodie scene, with a wide range of dishes from fish and chips to scrumptious pancakes with whipped maple cream it’s the perfect brunch location. By Chloe London has been a hit with the celebrities and is a very popular place to upload a snap of their food onto Instagram. The London menu has its own speciality menu, the vegan-friendly fish and chips has been a crowd favourite: a beer-based batter, chips, mushy minted peas and “vegenaise” tartare sauce to compliment.

Check out their mouthwatering Instagram

What: Güd Vegan Food Stall

Where: New Market Square, Greater Manchester

Recommendations:Mexican Burrito Bowl

Amongst the busy market square full of delicious food, Güd offers quality, flavorful vegan food with a difference. The one-man band - John Waddington started his vegan craze 4 years ago and has become a well-known vegan favourite on the streets on Manchester. Their new summer menu is a visual representation of everything summer: the bright colours, citrus freshness and nutritious goodness! Head down to Altrincham Market on New Market square to indulge!

Whet your appetite and check out their Instagram