Vegan Food in Leeds

Ian Jones, Food and Drink Editor

Cruelty-free eating is becoming ever-more popular across the North of England and beyond, and of course, Leeds is proving to be one of the finest cities for sustainable dining, so we’ve rounded up some of the very best vegan food in Leeds.

Vegan restaurants are far from the underground happenings of yesteryear, and along with the glut of vegan-only diners, you’ll find plenty of standard meat-serving restaurants have jumped on board, along with more than a few major chains. Obviously, places dedicated to vegan (and vegetarian) cuisine are better placed to provide the most high-quality experience, but some of the Johnny-come-latelies deserve a mention too.

And this guide covers the lot. Our main criteria is the tastiest vegan food – it just so happens that this more often comes from the plucky independent venues. So, if you’re at all interested in the future of the planet – or even if you couldn’t care less and just want a healthy meat and dairy-free diet, you’ve come to right place.

Our top picks

Cantina

Cantina, 104 Vicar Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7NL - Visit now

Make Cantina your first destination if you’re looking for vegan food inspired by flavours from all over the world. Currently based in The Old Red Bus Station, expect to find the best dessert this side of Yorkshire.

Bundobust Leeds

Bundobust Leeds, 6 Mill Hill, Leeds, LS1 5DQ - Visit now

Wildly popular and top-quality Indian street food at the original location in Leeds. Expect to find an impressive array of affordable small plates (and bowls), all vegetarian and quite often vegan.

Rola Wala Leeds

Rola Wala Leeds, Trinity Leeds, Albion St, Leeds, Yorkshire, LS1 5AY - Visit now

Indian street food doesn’t get better than this, plus with a wide range of vegan options, this is the ideal destination for the socially-conscious diner.

Tharavadu

Tharavadu, 7-8 Mill Hill, Leeds, LS1 5DQ - Visit now

Tharavadu Restaurant is a widely-loved Indian restaurant in Leeds, focusing on cuisine from the coastal area of South-West India. It has an impressive collection of awards and a great selection of vegan choices.

Tharavadu Restaurant Leeds
Tharavadu Restaurant Leeds

Where to go in Leeds

Restaurant 2
Leeds
Café or Coffee Shop
Empire Café

Empire Café is located in Leeds’ ‘home of day dining’- Fish street!

drinks at Kapow Coffee Leeds
Leeds
Café or Coffee Shop
Kapow Coffee

Kapow Coffee is an independent coffee shop located in Thornton’s Arcade in the heart of Leeds City Centre, serving cakes, sandwiches and delicious coffee.

Archive Leeds
Leeds
Café or Coffee Shop
Archive Leeds

Archive is a coffee house, cafeteria, bar and event space based in the site of a former TV archive in Leeds.

Leeds Visitor Guides

Spas in the North West

If you find yourself in the North West of England looking for a spa day, look no further, check out our guide featuring our favourite spots.

Belgrave music hall Leeds
Bars in Leeds

Leeds has a reputation as one of the North’s best party cities, and that’s largely down to its fresh, exciting bar scene. Here are our faves. Hic

Ossett Brewery Exterior
Brewery Tours in Leeds

Leeds has long been a city built on beer — from its industrial-era brewing giants to the new wave of craft innovators reshaping the scene today.

Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds
Museums in Leeds

Discover the treasures waiting to be discovered as you work your way through our hand-picked selection of museums in Leeds.

Restaurants in Leeds

Discover the best food in Leeds by using our handy expert guide to the finest restaurants in Leeds and its surrounding areas

Leeds Central Library Literary Places in Leeds.
Literary places in Leeds

There's plenty to spout about when it comes to literature in Leeds, including a number of regular nights and a thriving festival scene.

Leeds Art Gallery, galleries in Leeds
Art Galleries in Leeds

Leeds and its surrounding region is bursting with some of the best galleries and art centres in the North – and they're beginning to reopen.

Theatres in Leeds
Theatres in Leeds

From family-friendly fun to unique productions, there's something for everyone in Leeds. Check out our guide to the best theatres in Leeds.

Music Venues in Leeds

Boasting a strong musical heritage, Leeds has a wealth of music venues to match: from suburban social clubs and former textile mills to co-operatively run DIY spaces.

Production Two
Brewery Tours in the North

Brewery tours across the North offer more than just a behind-the-scenes look at hops and fermenters. They’re a window into the region’s character.

Image by Jonathan Schofield.
Spotlight on

Walking Tours in Manchester by Jonathan Schofield

Presenting the best walking tours in Manchester for history buffs, culture enthusiasts, and those looking to scratch beneath the surface of the city.

Take me there

Culture Guides

A white mattress is burning in a black rocky landscape.
Exhibitions in the North

Galleries in the North are far from spooky this October - instead you'll find tactile sculptures, plant magic and curatorial experiments.

Cinema in the North

A host of Halloween horrors, experimental shorts, plus pioneering black British cinema make our October Cinema Guide.

Music in the North

Noise, excess and immediacy. From New York’s experimental underground to the most vital sounds of local scenes, autumn gigs are coming in heavy.

Theatre in Manchester and the North
Theatre in the North

Theatre this month bursts with contrasts - from bold new writing and Black History Month highlights to contemporary arts and reimagined classics.

Poet Helen Mort.
Literature Events in the North

One to add to your TBR pile, our latest round-up is a bumper edition and features some amazing events in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and beyond...