Originally, one of the most challenging mealtimes to find vegan alternatives (in our opinion) is breakfast. Until recently, unless you were happy for fruit to be your start to the day, options were few and far between- and that was before trying to eat out.
Luckily these days the Leeds foodie scene is filled with plenty of imaginative plant-based brekkies. Healthy, tasty and ideal for trying out the best of Veganuary in our city, here’s our top picks for breakfast as a vegan in Leeds.
Wolføx Leeds
Acai bowls are one of the most aesthetic breakfasts around and perfect for vegans wanting to get their five a day in whilst posting their meal on to their socials. The organic acai bowl is made from a smoothie base, topped with granola, fresh fruit and coconut flakes- so selections can vary from day to day, but we’re convinced they’re all just as tasty as each other.
If you don’t fancy a smoothie bowl, overnight oats or a vegan full English with crushed peas, avocado, wild mushrooms, crushed new potatoes and cherry tomatoes make up just a few of the other plant-based alternatives you can grab at Wolfox.
Find out more here.
Meat is Dead
Meat is Dead is a staple if you’re a fan of being surrounded by plant-based goodness without a single sausage in sight. Naturally, the Meat is Dead menu is full of tasty brunch dishes for those that eat a little later. Open from 10am every day, visitors can feast their eyes of avocado, sourdough and plenty of plant-based coffee options too.
The menu at Meat is Dead is an ever-changing reflection of seasonal produce, but the most up to date menus are always up on their website. They also offer bottomless brunch on the weekends if you want to pair your plate with something boozy and bubbly.
Find out more here.
Fint
Bubble and squeak is a classic- but this vegan version on the Fint menu has never made the classic leftovers dish look so delicious. Having reinvented their former site and coffee shop Fettle into an all-day, all-night restaurant, Fint’s breakfast menu is smaller than the former shop’s to make room for their larger night time menu, but their options don’t need to be extensive to satisfy any breakfast craving that you might have.
The vegan bubble and squeak is made from local tofu, crushed potato, carrot, and parsnip bubble and squeak, speckled lentils, dhal and red cabbage, but you can also get seasonal sweet dishes like Winter Spiced Crumpet Pain Perdu too.
Find out more here.
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Eat Your Greens
By day, Eat Your Greens operates as a grocery store, before transforming into a restaurant serving healthy, seasonal meals 5 – 9 pm a few days a week. Brunch is served at the weekends from 10.30am – 2.30pm, perfect for those that want a lazy morning before heading into the city centre. Organic, local and responsible, Eat Your Greens are proud to take on the world, one brunch at a time and show us how we can eat in a way that’s good for our bodies and the planet.
The menu changes frequently, but there always seems to be plenty of mouthwatering vegan options on the menu, including the full plant-based brekkie (pictured bottom right dish) with all the veggies you could wish for.
Find out more here.
Cha Lounge
Zero-waste, independent, and sustainable are the only three words we need to convince you at Cha Lounge are serious about going green and part of this commitment means offering plenty of plant-based breakfasts (they have the largest range of ethical lead teas in Leeds too if you needed any more proof). In addition to their coffee shop cakes and Friday night curries, you’ll find a range of tasty treats here.
Choose from the Cha Vegan Breakfast with sweet potato and organic black bean sausages, mushrooms, smashed avocado and lime and much more, or for smaller portions like porridge and avo on toast.
Find out more here.
LS6 Cafe
If there’s one vegan hotspot you’d expect to serve a good plant-based breakfast, it’s LS6 Cafe. THe Hyde Park-based brunch spot is the perfect place to head for a recovery full english on a Sunday morning or an early morning spot to get you set up for the day. Plus, the entire LS6 menu is sourced from ethical and sustainable farms- so you know that the food going into your body is fuel good for mind, body and planet alike.
Try the vegan full english with vegan sausage, kumara hash brown, garlic and herb mushrooms, roast tomato, baked beans, garlic hummus and toasted rye or make up your own combination of plant-based brekkie using their sides and extras menu.
Find out more here.
Leon Gildersome
If you’re heading over the M621 and need a drive-thru breakfast that will suit your vegan needs, look no further than the UK’s first drive-thru Leon restaurant in Gildersome. Over Christmas, the popular eatery offered a Terry’s chocolate inspired breakfast (pictured) but we’re confident that their Ruby Red Porridge with organic activated almond milk will have the same delicious taste.
Of course, if you’re in Leeds city centre, the train station store offer the same range of delicious plant-based treats, including breakfasts, wraps and the best oat milk lattes in the station.
Find out more here.
Feature Image- Wolføx
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