The Ultimate Brighton Vegan Food Guide
July 27, 2022By Zoe Schulz, myGwork
If you needed another reason to love Brighton, it is fast becoming the vegan capital of the UK. With the pebble beach making the perfect spot for takeaway’s, you have a plethora of plant-based options on your doorstep. From refined cuisine to cheesy pizza, you name it, and Brighton can do it vegan. With the city becoming one of the hot spots for tourists both from the UK and abroad, we’ve put together our top list of must-eat vegan spots.
One of the very first plant-based restaurants to pop up in Brighton, Food for Friends have been serving vegetarian and vegan plates since 1981. The award-winning independent restaurant prides itself on organic food and a relaxing environment to enjoy it in. With two restaurants to choose from, their innovative dishes will keep you coming back.
Our top pick from the menu: Mushroom large plate
Perfect for: Brunch or when you fancy affordable refined cuisine
Are you ready to enter pizza heaven? Purezza has been making our vegan pizza dreams come true since 2015. The UK’s first vegan pizzeria explains it has been “built upon the heritage of hundreds of years of quality craft, but with a vision for a better world in the future, welcome to the home of modern pizza.”
Our top pick from the menu: The one with the truffle and you have to try the dough balls
Perfect for: Takeaway on the beach or pizza night with friends
Offering the best coffees in Brighton, 17grams is the perfect spot for your caffeine fix. On top of speciality coffee, they have a variety of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free dishes all of which are very affordable. Plus, their welcoming and calm atmosphere makes it the perfect place to stop by to do a bit of work during the week or to dine out for brunch on the weekends.
Our top pick from the menu: Breakfast Burrito
Perfect for: Sunday brunch
Just a pebble’s throw away from Brighton seafront sits the best vegan fried chicken shop you will ever find. You’ll also leave feeling really, really happy after realizing how good their food is.
“Our company is run by a team of ambitious, plant-obsessed individuals that are out on a mission to make vegan and sustainable living more accessible to the masses for the good of the planet and its beings.”
Our top pick from the menu: Really sticky burger (even better – go with the meal deal!)
Perfect for: Takeaway on the beach
This proudly independent café and coffee roastery is a must for anyone visiting Brighton for the weekend. The café has been designed by the world-renowned designer, Hana Hakim and they have created a beautiful botanical backdrop for you to enjoy Brighton’s best brunch by day and ridiculously good Thai food by night. With a variety of vegan options, all-day brunch and the best cocktails in town, you don’t want to miss this one.
They also donate a portion of their proceeds to social causes and are located right at the heart of Brighton, at the gateway to Kemptown.
Our top pick from the menu: Gnocchi
Perfect for: Boozy brunch, or why not try their famous bottomless brunch
Starting as a small market in 2016, The Vurger Co. has grown to be the best vegan burgers you can find. Neil, their founder started the plant-based business after travelling to California and seeing the amazing vegan tastes and textures available but being disappointed that nothing like this was yet available in the UK. Then in July 2020, the Brighton store was born and they’ve been feeding hungry Brighton-ers ever since.
“The Vurger Co was born with a mission of revolutionizing fast food through the power of plants.”
Our top pick from the menu: The New York melt
Perfect for: To dine-in or takeaways on the beach
It wasn’t that long ago that pub food was impossible for most vegan eaters. But things have changed quickly and The Prince George, a charming and beautifully refurbished pub, is making that even easier with their award-winning vegetarian menu. With plenty of vegan options, from their delicious roast dinners to street food available in the evenings, there’s always something new to try. You also won’t be stuck for something to drink as you can take your pick from several real Sussex ales on draught or one of the many craft beers on offer from around the world.
Our top pick from the menu: Sunday roasts
Perfect for: Cozy dinner
This 100% vegan café was started by Katie and Catherine, wife and wife, in 2016. Their bacon homemade rashers are famous in Brighton and can also be found at independent shops around the country. On top of delicious food, they are dedicated to reducing their environmental impact and use sales to support the wonderful work of the Retreat Animal Sanctuary.
Our top pick from the menu: Bacon homemade rashers
Perfect for: Brunch
If you’re looking for fine dining and refined cuisine, look no further. With world-inspired vegetarian dishes founded in 1993 with the desire to create a platform for their innovative ideas where they could push the boundaries of traditional cuisine.
Our top pick from the menu: Aubergine Dengaku
Perfect for: Fine dining
