The best vegan brunch in Manchester

One of the best-known vegan spots in Manchester is Wholesome Junkies. This energetic and vibrant railway arch restaurant is especially known for its decadent and entirely plant-based burgers. Vegan brunch and bottomless brunch are also on offer here, serving up bold dishes like cooked breakfasts, barms, and loaded breakfast tots.

Ranked as one of the world's best vegan restaurants, it's no surprise that The Allotment serves a pretty impressive plant-based brunch. In stylish surroundings with a Mediterranean feel and views of Manchester Cathedral, diners can choose from a concise range of brunch recipes like pancakes or a cooked breakfast. You can also add bottomless drinks if you wish.

Considered one of Manchester's best restaurants, Elnecot in Ancoats is a buzzing neighbourhood venue serving creative dishes in a sleek environment all day. Brunch is available every day, with a weekend bottomless brunch for extra fun. Vegan diners have plenty of choice here, including a sausage sandwich, mushrooms on toast, or a plant-based fry-up.

Located in Deansgate, Açai and The Tribe specialises in tempting açai bowls that are ideal for a health-conscious breakfast or brunch. This bustling and contemporary eatery has no shortage of vegan options – you can even build your own açai, porridge, or yoghurt bowl with your favourite plant-based ingredients. Coffee and smoothies are a great pairing to the food here.

Buzzy bistro The Banyan Tree serves food and drinks from morning until night. This modern spot is eclectic and has outdoor seating; dogs are welcome too. The breakfast and brunch menu includes a load of vegan choices, from a fry-up or sausage sandwich to spiced oats or sourdough toast. Cocktails and mocktails are available too.

Fuel Café Bar specialises in global vegetarian dishes, but that doesn't mean vegan diners are forgotten about. Food is made with local ingredients at this lively and down-to-earth venue, which also hosts frequent live acts. A small selection of all-day breakfast options are available, half of which are entirely vegan.

Hampton & Voúis specialises in brunch and coffee, drawing inspiration from Mediterranean cuisine. It's a cosy and casual spot with a bright contemporary style. The all-day menu features numerous vegan dishes including plant-based French toast, porridge made with almond milk, cooked breakfasts, and vegan pancakes, with coffee and smoothies to complete the meal.

Around Manchester you'll find more than one branch of Pot Kettle Black, where you can experience an Antipodean-style brunch. These venues are bright and inviting. Brunch dishes are served all day, with plenty of vegetarian and vegan choices. Plant-based diners can try dishes like scrambled tofu on toast, a vegan fry-up, or a sweet vegan brownie.

Bold Street Coffee originated in Liverpool but is now present in Manchester too. These slick and modern cafés specialise in all-day breakfast and lunch recipes, sweet treats, and carefully-brewed speciality coffee. The signature breakfast sandwiches are a highlight and a vegan version is available, as well as other plant-based options like a fry-up, granola, or smashed avocado.

The Pen and Pencil brings New York to the Northern Quarter, offering drinks and all-day dining in trendy surroundings that effortlessly blend the modern and the traditional. Brunch is available at this spacious venue, including an in-demand weekend bottomless brunch. The menu includes vegan-friendly choices like pancakes, granola, a fried breakfast, and a vegan take on an omelette.

The Koffee Pot sits in the heart of the city and is a local breakfast and brunch specialist. Diners can expect hearty food served in trendy and comfortable surroundings; the decor gives off a strong retro feel. Vegan foodies can enjoy a fry-up here but the menu also includes vegan pancakes and waffles. 

Have a laid-back brunch at Another Heart to Feed, a slick and modern space serving café faves with an Australian twist. Brunch is served until late afternoon and vegan diners get lots of options. Whether you prefer granola or savoury dishes like avocado toast, there's a plant-based brunch dish here that'll appeal.

Bustling coffee shop Fig + Sparrow is ideal for a hot drink or a delicious brunch to begin your day. This compact venue is popular, meaning it's not always easy to get a table. When you do secure one, you'll find a variety of vegan brunch dishes, from simple beans on toast to a hearty vegan cooked breakfast.

There are a couple of branches of Moose Coffee around town, full of personality and serving hearty North American recipes. The food is photogenic and the venues are decorated with quirky moose-themed paraphernalia. All-day breakfasts are central to the menu, with plenty of vegan choices like potato hash, scrambled tofu, porridge, and granola.

Flight Club makes a fun destination for bottomless brunch, and vegan guests are included too. This lively spot has well-equipped semi-private areas for playing darts socially, and also dishes up tasty food and drinks. There's a bottomless pizza and prosecco brunch here every weekend, and vegan cheese is available on request so plant-based diners can get involved.

Caribbean cuisine is accessible at Turtle Bay, a vibrant restaurant group with a couple of Manchester locations. This place is known for flavoursome food and cocktails, and is a hit for bottomless brunch in particular. There's a concise choice of brunch dishes with vegan options available, plus you can add limitless drinks to get the party started.