Best vegan food in Birmingham

Birmingham is a vibrant city with a thriving vegan food scene. Whether you're a dedicated vegan or just looking to give it a try for Veganuary, Birmingham offers a variety of delicious vegan options. From fine dining to casual cafes, discover the best vegan food in Birmingham.

Posted 20 December 2024

A selection of plates of vegan food, takeaway style

There are many reasons why people decide to try a vegan diet, including a love of animals, the environment or making improvements to their health and nutrition. But whether you’re an experienced vegan or are trying it out for the first time, Birmingham is full of amazing restaurants that have heaps of yummy vegan dishes.

Completely vegan food

1) Ba-Ha at The Rainbow ££

Ba-Ha have really made a name for themselves on the Birmingham vegan scene, serving up innovative, homemade vegan food is what they do best. Currently, they're based in The Rainbow, a cosy pub in Digbeth - we couldn't think of anywhere better to tuck into a comforting, hearty meal.

2) Falafel Vegan Munch £

Falafel Vegan Munch in Digbeth is a takeaway offering delicious falafel wraps and smoothies. This is perfect for a quick lunch or easy dinner. 

3) Alterna ££

If you've been looking for a vegan bakery in Birmingham then Alterna have got you covered. Based in the Jewellery Quarter (not far from our School of Jewellery), they bake all sorts of amazing plant-based sweet treats and offer brunch, lunch, and even a Sunday roast. It's amazing to have a cafe in Birmingham which uses oat as its house milk. 

4) Land £££

An up-market option for a treat meal for vegetarians and vegans alike, Land is found in the Great Western Arcade and covers everything from a la carte to tasting menus. Perfect for a special occasion, plant-based style, their focus is on seasonal tasting menus. 

Great vegan options

1) Cherry Reds café bar

Get yourself an all-day vegan breakfast at Cherry Reds. For under a tenner, you can tuck into a hearty vegan breakfast that's sure to fill you to the brim. 

2) Vietnamese Street Kitchen

This family-owned Vietnamese restaurant has its own separate vegan menu where you'll find everything from spicy 'NOT chicken' wings (arguably the best plant-based wings in Birmingham), spring rolls, bao buns and pho. Its handy location, right in the Bullring, makes it our favourite stop for some post-shopping munch.

5) Café Soya

Birmingham's China town is a great spot to hunt down vegan food, with lots of restaurants having a separate vegan menu, but our favourite has to be Café Soya. A small, casual Chinese café that is 100% worth the queue that sometimes gathers outside.

Hungry for more vegan options?

If you're looking for even more vegan options to try in Birmingham, there's a massive list on Happy Cow with reviews from other vegans and vegetarians. Plus you can filter by restaurant type and more. 

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