Brighton is known for being a Mecca for Vegans & Vegetarians – so much so, our seaside city has in fact been named the country’s Vegetarian capital. And with a plethora of vegan – and veggie – restaurants, cafes and delis, across the city; we can certainly see why!
This Veganuary, explore a variety of Brilliant Brighton’s delicious vegan delights. We’ve rounded up a few of our favourite Brighton Vegan spots to help you decide.
WHAT THE PITTA
Serving a delicious variety of vegan doner, gyro, sides and desserts. The ideal spot for a filling, hearty vegan meal. You won’t leave hungry!
‘Award Winning Vegan Kebabs Since 2016. A cult classic amongst vegans and non-vegans alike, bringing a meat free twist on the classic British Kebab.’
Address: 14 East St, BN1 1HP
Website: www.whatthepitta.com
Phone: 07550 816040
OOWEE VEGAN
A newer addition to the Brighton vegan scene! Handmade, carefully sourced and ridiculously tasty. Burgers, loaded fries, chick’n tenders and shakes.
‘All our Chick’n is handmade using our very own secret recipe, our hero sauces are freshly made each day by our team of chefs and our buns are made to order daily by a local baker. It takes more effort, but that’s what we believe it takes to be the best at what we do.’
Address: 23 Market St, BN1 1HH
Website: www.ooweevegan.com
THE VURGER CO.
No vegetarian and vegan round-up would be complete without The Vurger Co. Priding themselves on ‘soul satisfying vegan fast food’, The Vurger Co was born out of a desire to provide delicious plant based burgers to those in London, and now Brighton (and beyond!). They have hand crafted every single burger with delicious vegetables taking the limelight.
Address: 12-13 Brighton Place
Website: https://www.thevurgerco.com/
Opening Times: Monday – Sunday: 12pm – 9pm
FILFIL
With a signature dish of homemade, cooked-to-order hot vegan falafel; FilFil’s been a firm veggie (and vegan) favourite hotspot for years. Go for a tasty falafel wrap or tub, or if you’re feeling extra hungry; opt for a mouthwatering mezze. The vegetarian platter includes falafel, humous, vine leaves, baba ghanoush, haloumi, tzatziki, avocado whilst the vegan mezze consists of tasty delights such as falafel, humous, vine leaves, baba ghanoush, avocado, couscous, sweet potato and aubergine.
Address: 21 Gardner Street
Website: http://www.fil-fil.co.uk
Phone: 01273 696289
EAST STREET TAP (THE MAD ROBOT)
East Street Tap is one of Brilliant Brighton’s most popular bar & venues. Here, not only will you find good music and drinks, but a vegan menu full of classic pub dishes. Find vegan ‘Fish’ & Chips, Sausage & Mash, Steak & Chips and much more!
Address: 74 East St
Website: www.eaststtap.pub
Phone: 01273 777505
WAI KIKA MOO KAU
Located in the heart of bustling North Laine, Wai Kika Moo Kau offers a great selection of delicious veggie and vegan treats – from breakfasts and lunches, to cakes and wine. All food is cooked in the charming café’s kitchen, using local produce where possible. Can’t find a seat inside? Pull up a pew in the outside seating area and enjoy people watching as you tuck into your tofu wrap. Bliss.
Address: 11a Kensington Gardens
Website: http://waikikamookau.co.uk/
Phone: 01273 671117
Opening Times: Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm; Sat: 9am-6pm; Sun: 9am-5pm
IYDEA
Looking for a tasty, healthy, quick vegetarian lunch? Look no further than Iydea! Iydea offers a huge variety of freshly prepared hot and cold vegetarian meals served in seconds, so you can make the most of your lunchtime. Iydea’s owner created the much-loved cafe and ‘servery’, after feeling frustrated that there was nowhere to go to grab real food fast. Now, the veggie establishment is one of the busiest Brighton lunchtime spots – thanks to delicious dishes such as veggie lasagne, enchiladas and curries.
Address: 17 Kensington Gardens
Website: http://www.iydea.co.uk
Phone: 01273 667992
Opening Times: Mon-Sat: 9:30am-5:30 pm; Sun: 10am-5:30pm
TERRE A TERRE
Describing their food as ‘world class flesh free fare with flare’, Terre a Terre is one of Brighton’s most iconic and acclaimed restaurants – where vegetarianism is more about indulgence than abstinence. Situated in the historic Lanes, Terre à Terre has been feeding its loyal customers and international visitors for 20 years. “Eating with us will stimulate your mind as well as your taste buds and we believe it will change the way you view vegetarian cuisine forever,” they say and with creative dishes such as Better Batter and Lemony Yemeni Relish, Aloo Sailor and Chimchimney Soufflé and Sooty Tops, along with imaginative afternoon teas – without a sarnie in sight – we believe them!
Address: 71 East Street
Website: http://www.terreaterre.co.uk/
Phone: 01273 729051
Opening Times: Mon-Fri: 12pm-10:30pm; Sat: 11am-11pm; Sun: 11am-10pm
INFINITY FOODS
Running as a vegetarian business in Brighton for 51 years, Infinity Foods is a haven for all things veggie and vegan. At Infinity Foods you will find a seemingly unlimited variety of meat & dairy alternatives, fresh & local produce and an extremely temping selection of baked goods, amongst many other things!
Address: 25 North Rd, Brighton BN1 1YA
Website: www.infinityfoodsretail.coop
Phone: 01273 603563
CORNISH PASTY SHOP
Since 2005, Cornish Pasty Shop have been a favourite destination for vegans in Brighton – with a whole host of tasty vegan pasties, vegan sausage rolls and decadent vegan cakes too!
Address: 24 Gardner Street, Brighton
Website: www.cornishpasty.shop
