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With more than 100 vegan and vegetarian restaurants and caf¨¦s, it¡¯s no surprise that Glasgow is often referred to as the ¡®vegan capital of Britain¡¯. There¡¯s a sense of urgency in the Scottish city when it comes to tackling climate change; Glasgow¡¯s green policies are some of the most ambitious in the UK. On a smaller scale, antique furniture and vintage-clothing shops are hugely popular, and you can expect to find sustainable meat-free dishes on nearly every menu. Vegans have even more reason to celebrate: from British brunches to authentic Asian cooking, these are the best restaurants in Glasgow to eat vegan.
Down to Earth, West End
Best for: a health kick
Down to Earth¡¯s majority-vegan offering (it calls itself flexitarian) is extensive and packed with superfoods. Nutritious fare is served all day, but brunch reigns supreme. Must-tries include the Veg Benedict (toasted English muffin topped with a grilled vegan pattie, avocado and plant-based hollandaise) and the a?a¨ª bowl (an icy blend of organic a?a¨ª, banana, almond milk and agave nectar, with berries and cashew-and-coconut crumble). Luckily the latter is as good for pudding as it is for breakfast. Complete the vitamin boost with a cold-pressed juice, made onsite daily.
Address: Down to Earth, 351 Dumbarton Road, Partick, Glasgow G11 6AL
Website: downtoearthglasgow.co.uk
Mayze, West End
Best for: a fry-up
The undoubted star of the show at vegan/vegetarian caf¨¦ Mayze is its homemade Sosig ¨C a plant-based ¡®mheat¡¯ that makes its way into the lip-smacking vegetarian Sosig rolls and the signature Big Breakfast. The latter reinvents a classic Scottish fry-up, with square Sosig (the meat-free answer to traditional Lorne sausage), vegan haggis and potato scone, plus ¡®bhacon¡¯ from Faceplant Foods, homemade barbecue beans, ¡®tofeggs¡¯, sourdough, grilled tomato and spinach.
Address: Mayze, 974 Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8LU
Website: mayze.co.uk
Rawnchy, East End
Best for: your feed
Everything about plant-based caf¨¦ Rawnchy is delectable, from its happy pink entrance to its prettily curated Instagram grid. Most importantly, food here is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for your palate: colourful lattes, vibrant burrito bowls, fruit-covered pancakes and, the jewel in the crown, beautifully constructed raw (bake-free) cakes that are near works of art.
Address: Rawnchy, 98 Bellgrove Street, Glasgow G31 1AA
Website: rawnchy.co.uk
No Mean Dogs, East End
Best for: fully loaded fast food
Dogs and doughnuts rule at No Mean Dogs, a trendy vegan joint that opened at the end of 2019 and specialises in American-inspired recipes. Expect outlandish creations: Lotus Biscoff, strawberry Pop Tart, Ferrero Rocher, Oreo or cheesecake doughnuts; meat-free hot dogs topped with nachos, mac and ¡®nae-cheese¡¯ or pulled Jamaican jerk jackfruit. And make sure to get down early ¨C it often sellsout before close.
Address: No Mean Dogs, 160 Garthland Drive, Dennistoun, Glasgow G31 2SG
Website: instagram.com/nomeandogs
Five March, West End
Best for: omnivorous groups
Five March¡¯s innovative small plates are ideal for feasting with friends. The menu, which is divided into sections (snacks, vegetables, fish, meat, puddings), sets out to accommodate every taste, and the restaurant is also happy to adjust ingredients, so don¡¯t hesitate to ask. If it¡¯s on, start with the black bean and aubergine mole with tortilla chips, lime and chilli, which is loved by all. The cocktail and wine selections are excellent, too; if you¡¯re drinking, hold on to your hat and sample both.
Address: Five March, 140 Elderslie Street, Glasgow G3 7QF
Website: fivemarch.co.uk
The Hug and Pint, West End
Best for: gigs and grub
With a revolving roster of established and emerging artists performing on its stage, The Hug and Pint is the perfect spot for some live music, drinks and a bite to eat from the dedicated vegan kitchen. Its menu draws inspiration from Asian cooking and changes daily, but you can expect delicious dishes such as miso aubergine, Korean kimchi and jackfruit curry.
Address: The Hug and Pint, 171 Great Western Road, Glasgow G4 9AW
Website: thehugandpint.com
Ranjit¡¯s Kitchen, Southside
Best for: flavour-packed home cooking
Happily for herbivores, the food at Ranjit¡¯s Kitchen ¨C one of Glasgow¡¯s best restaurants ¨C is entirely vegetarian. Ranjit herself moved from Punjab to the UK in the 1980s, bringing with her the authentic recipes and devotion to cooking that make this place a treasure. Vegan staples include dahl (lentil)-, channa (chickpea)- and aloo (potato)-based curries, along with deep-fried vegetable pakoras, sweet chutneys, tangy pickles and syrupy desserts that¡¯ll make your mind melt.
Address: Ranjit¡¯s Kitchen, 607 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow G41 2QG
Website: ranjitskitchen.com
Two Fat Ladies at The Buttery, West End
Best for: an escape from the cold
Stained-glass windows, dark-wood panelling and tartan carpets give The Buttery a warm and quintessentially Scottish feel. It¡¯s cosy and intimate, which makes for an especially welcome respite from any inclement Glaswegian weather; the vegan options are wholesome, including soups, stir-fries and curry. If you fancy a dram, the whisky selection here covers everything from high-street favourites to regional distillations from the Highlands, islands and more.
**Address:**Two Fat Ladies at The Buttery, 652-654 Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8UF
Website: twofatladiesrestaurant.com
Suissi Vegan Kitchen, West End
Best for: trying everything
Despite its off-the-beaten-track location and nondescript entrance, since it opened in 2019 Suissi Asian has been so popular that reservations are strongly advised. Malaysian chef Mama Lim¡¯s exclusively vegan menu is diverse. Tofu is fried with chilli or dipped in fresh satay sauce; katsu curry comes with panko-breadcrumbed trumpet mushrooms; sundry noodles are served in hearty broths, from spicy sesame to coconutty Malaysian laksa. Save room for dessert: the homemade dairy-free ice creams are top-notch.
Address: Suissi Vegan Kitchen, 494 Dumbarton Road, Partick, Glasgow G11 6SL
Website: suissivegankitchen.co.uk
Stereo, City centre
Best for: architecture lovers
Aside from the buzzy atmosphere, vegan kitchen and freshly baked bread, a major draw of Stereo is the venue itself. Hidden down a cobbled lane in the city centre, the caf¨¦¡¯s Art Nouveau building was designed by Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, who trained at the Glasgow School of Art and designed its Mackintosh building, one of the city¡¯s most famous. Head over to glimpse the tiles that embellish the brickwork, then pop inside for drinks, music and seasonal sharing plates.
Address: Stereo, 22-28 Renfield Lane, Glasgow G2 5AR
Website: stereocafebar.com
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