The best vegan dishes to try out in Leeds during Veganuary 2024
It’s that time of the year again.
Whether you’re a full time vegan or just sick of the sight of turkey after the season’s festivities, there’s plenty of reasons to check out some of the plant-based offerings this city has our stomach’s growling at.
Choose from coffees, curries, burgers, sandos, loaded fries and plenty of brunch options too- all 100% vegan friendly.
Keep reading to find out where our favourite spots to grab vegan food are, and how you can give Veganuary a good go without losing inspiration….
Meat Stack
Bishopgate Street, opposite Leeds Train Station | Open from 9am
Hoot recommends: Slugger burger
For full time vegans, it’ll be no surprise to see Meat Stack on this list. Despite the meat-centric name, Meat:Stack has mouthwatering plant-based options that bring the best of the takeaway’s fried goodness to the table for all. They also have plenty of gluten free options and an ever-changing specials menu to check out.
Find out more here.
Rabbit Hole Coffee
Oakwood, Moortown and Leeds Victoria Quarter | Open from 8am
Hoot recommends: vegan ‘cheese’ toasties
An ever evolving menu of delicious winter warmers to accompany your morning coffee is something that Rabbit Hole specialises in- and the vegan selection is some of the tastiest we’ve found in the past few months.
Rola Wala
Inside Trinity Kitchen, Albion Street | Open from 11am
Hoot recommends: Sweet Potato Naan Wrap
When it comes to getting our lunchtime fix, it always feels as if Rola Wala is never far away. Located inside Trinity Kitchen, you’ll find a host of build-your-own lunch and dinner options including naan wraps and protein bowls full of delicious Indian street food ingredients. The vegan options here combine veggies with new Indian-inspired flavours to provide a tasty treat every single day of the week.
Find out more here.
Green Room
Wellington Street, Leeds city centre | Open from 11am
Hoot recommends: Oat latte and vegan sausage and sweet potato hash
The menu at Green Room between 10am and 3pm is entirely vegan. Supplied by Grön, the food options here come with bags of flavour and they’ll have even the most reluctant plant-based eater cleaning their plate. Choose from delicious brunch options like the sauteed sweet potato withMoving Mountain vegan sausages, avocado, cucumber, salsa, chili and radish; Mexican bean bowl or a traditional English brekkie.
Find out more here.
Döner Summer
Call Lane, opposite Leeds Kirkgate Market | Open from 12pm
Hoot recommends: vegan fried ‘chicken’ and Teller Trays
Döner Summer is perhaps one of the most well known vegan eateries in Leeds city centre, and there’s good reason for it. The meat-free menu hosts seemingly endless options of vegan meats, including vegan ‘chicken and even donner meat reimagined as a vegan alternative. Stuffed between crunchy chips, pickles and onions, it’s a crowd-pleaser for all the vegans in your life.
Find out more here.
Bundobust
Mill Hill, Leeds city centre | Open from 12pm
Hoot recommends: Bhaji Burger and the Vegan combo for two
Since Bundobust opened its first restaurants in Leeds back in 2014, the locally-renowned India street food and craft beer restaurant has slowly taken over the north, one bhaji box at a time.
The portions here are entirely vegetarian, with a huge vegan selection included on their seemingly endless menu. Expect all your favourite Indian-inspired curries, as well as mouth-watering exclusives like the bhaji burger- the ultimate £6 lunchtime sarnie.
Find out more here.
Slap and Pickle
The Wardrobe, St Peter’s Square | Open from 12pm
Hoot recommends: Vegan ‘duck’ or Southern Fried ‘chicken’ loaded fries
Piled with vegan hoisin ‘duck’, spring rolls and chillies, the Vegan Hoisin fries are a chef’s kiss level of perfection. As cult fans of this particular dish, it is The Hoot’s go-to, but there’s an entire vegan menu to choose from here. Pair these delicious fries with a plant-based burgers loaded with vegan cheese (the stringy kind), onion rings, jalapenos and roquito chillies and more for the ultimate vegan dinner.
The popular eatery recently closed up at Assembly Underground and Beer Hawk but can still be found at the Old King’s Arms in Horsforth.
Find out more here.
Hooyah Burgers
Albion Street, Leeds city centre | Open from 12pm
Hoot recommends: Chic-a-go loaded fries
Vegan loaded fries from Hooyah is available from Deliveroo- so even if you want to sit in your PJs all night, you don’t have to miss out on some meat-free loaded fries. The Chic-a-go loaded fries are made up of crumbled Falafel and Spinach accompanied with a vegan yoghurt and mint Sauce, mango chutney, chopped red onion and chilli sauce- all inspired from the Indigenous tribes of Chicago.
If you do fancy eating in, their newly-opened restaurant on Albion Street is home to their ‘build your own burger’ menu where you can grab a falafel burger and some seriously thick milkshakes so expect flavours aplenty.
Find out more here.
Fat Annies
Leeds Kirkgate Market | Open from 9.30am
Hoot recommends: Royale Not Dog
The Kirkgate Market stall is over a year into its meat-free journey. The owner gave up meat in 2019 after reading the UN Climate Report and made the decision to risk ‘financial suicide’ to back their beliefs and switch to meat-free dishes. The popular Kirkgate venue now offers an entirely meat-free menu and on it you’ll find a range of incredible plant-based offerings, including the Royale Not Dog and loaded fries.
Find out more here.
Trissur Poorum
Kirkstall Road, Burley | Open from 1pm
Hoot recommends: Gobi Manchuria
This secret gem, located just 5 minutes from the city centre is hidden in plain sight on Kirkstall Road. The restaurant aims to tell strong historical stories and cultural influences from South India through its dishes: it’s more than just delicious food, it’s a spice-kissed journey through the eclectic religion of Kerala.
Cantina
Vicar Lane, Leeds City Centre | Open from 12pm
Hoot recommends: BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Loaded Fries
The Old Red Bus Station used to be a station now it is the home to renowned electric music and some of the best vegan food in Leeds. With choices such as vegan cheese glazed on hashbrown and a seitan patty burger or the pulled bbq jackfruit loaded fries served with rainbow slaw and smoked cheese, guaranteed to give you an electric time.
Eat Your Greens
New York Street, Leeds City Centre | Open from 5pm
Hoot recommends: Bhajis with a Pilton Cider
Using organic produce, Eat Your Greens create a tasty menu with options like succulent sprout bhajis bathed in prune and date chutney, served with winter slaw and finished off with a frangipane, pistachio and raspberry tart. This will leave even the biggest meat eaters wanting to ‘eat your greens’, honest.
Fint
George St, Leeds City Centre | Open from 10am
Hoot recommends: Vegan Breakfast or Gnocchi
Fint is a niche brunch restaurant that serves up some of the best Scandinavian food Leeds has to offer. With options like the borodinsky toast with walnut and dill pesto, tomato and mushroom, the options here taste like nothing else you’ve tried before (in the best possible way). Located just off of Millennium Square, it is the perfect unseen marvel to give your day a nutritious start.
The Oxford Place
Oxford Place, Leeds City Centre | Open from 12pm
Hoot recommends: Vegan Shephards Pie
The gluten-free restaurant has been run by husband and wife team Dennis and Lana since 2017. It uses locally sourced ingredients to focus on catering to every dietary requirement with a wide range of vegan options as well as celiac. The warm, welcoming environment that this couple creates works harmoniously with their gourmet food.
Wawin
Woodhouse Street, Woodhouse | Open from 4pm
Hoot recommends: vegan chicken satay skewers
If you want to find an all vegan chinese, look no further! Just outside of the city centre this takeaway has an array of vegan options that makes it hard to choose just one. If you use the code ‘WAWIN5’ on the website you will get 5% off your next order. With a deal like that how can you not wa-win?
Falafel Guys
Briggate, Leeds City Centre | Open from 11am
Hoot recommends: Classic Falafel
Have you noticed the red and white van parked on briggate? This van sells the most delicious, lip-smacking falafels with a taste of locality with its warm and friendly service. The falafel filling of deep fried chickpeas marinated in salad and sauces is perfect for a quick vegan lunch to break up a busy day in the city.
Feature Image- Döner Summer