9 of the best vegan restaurants in Sheffield

Sheffield has changed a lot. What was an industrial powerhouse has become a thriving cultural hub, overflowing with art, music and food. The Millenium Gallery showcases some of the world’s best metalwork, while the student area is packed with music venues of all sizes. And most importantly of all - for us at least - the UK’s highest city has become a strong destination for foodies. Not convinced? Check out our guide to the best restaurants in Sheffield and you’ll see what we mean.

The North of England has pulled a full 180 in recent years, going from probably one of the least vegan places in the world to a melting pot of newcomers to the plant-based scene. Nowhere is this more apparent than in Sheffield.

While Northern English food is still on show here, from pies to fish and chips, there is now a plethora of vegan eateries to choose from as well. From Middle Eastern kitchens turning out crunchy falafel with zingy salads to cosy cafes offering homemade vegan banana bread and fry ups, not to mention a whole host of vegan junk food warehouse venues, there really is something for everyone. So much so, that it’s turning omnivorous heads as we speak.

If you’re visiting Sheffield, don’t miss out on the beautiful walks outside the city and sights within it. There is so much on offer, from the Wyming Brook to the Winter Garden, not to mention the various music venues. But once you’re done with sightseeing, or just want to stop for a quick bite, we’ve rounded up the cream of the crop when it comes to vegan food in Sheffield. Regardless of if oat milk runs in your veins or you’re just trying Veganuary this year, let’s dive in.

The best vegan restaurants in Sheffield

These are our favourite spots if we're looking for purely plant-based choices.

Humpit

What: Humpit started in 2014 as a food stall with a simple idea: bring hummus, falafel and pita to the masses. Within weeks of opening, it was a favourite among locals and was soon crowned Virgin Start-Up Street Food Winner at the 2015 Foodpreneur Festival in London. Now, Humpit has three branches across the UK, offering an entirely plant-based menu including hummus, pita, falafel and salads. The highly affordable menu is best enjoyed in a group, with mezze platters to share between two or four.
Where: 45 Leopold Street, S1 2GY
Book now: Humpit

Church - Temple of Fun

What: Church really is a temple of fun, as the name claims. Since its birth in 2018, this warehouse-style space has hosted live gigs, arcade and gaming days, and movie nights. But the food is the highlight for us - a 100% vegan menu of decadent delights. Try the Syko burger, made with a B12 patty sandwiched in a charcoal bun with smoky bourbon sauce, a jumbo crispy onion ring and Applewood ‘cheddar’, or order loaded nachos with all the toppings you’d expect for sharing. 
Where: 4a Rutland Way, S3 8DG
Book now: Church - Temple of Fun

Pom Kitchen

What: Looking for vegan food with a bit of fun stirred in? Head over to Pom Kitchen and get your hands on a rainbow bagel, or one of its many other vegan treats. Other bagels on offer here include the green goddess: a pink bagel packed with pesto cream cheese, avocado, Pom-style kale and cucumber. For a sweet treat, definitely try the rainbow bagel, with Biscoff spread and sliced banana. Gluten-free swaps are available on request.
Where: 388 Sharrow Vale Road, S11 8ZP
Book now: Pom Kitchen

The best vegan-friendly restaurants in Sheffield

These restaurants serve up plenty of vegan goodies and are worth a visit, even if the whole menu isn't vegan. That also makes them great for big groups where you have some plant-based eaters to accommodate.

DANA

What: Dana Café is a cosy space in Crookes offering a chill place to meet friends, catch up over a coffee and end up staying through to the afternoon after breakfast or lunch. The coffee is roasted locally, and the tea comes from all over the world. The full veggie breakfast is a great way to start your day (swap bacon for tempeh and eggs for tofu to keep it fully vegan). Open sandwiches with tempeh are grilled to order, and soup of the day is also available for a lighter lunch or simply to ward off the cold.
Where: 214 Crookes, S10 1TG
Book now: Dana Café

South Street Kitchen

What: South Street Kitchen is a meditative space, ideal for a quiet catch up over delicious Middle Eastern food. While it’s not a strictly vegan establishment, any non-vegan dishes have a vegan option. Start your day with the Persian breakfast tea loaf, served with warm cashew butter and date and orange blossom puree. Elsewhere, expect warming fusion dishes like spiced root vegetable fritters with saffron and lemon yoghurt, an all-day breakfast with spiced aubergine stew, or pea, broad bean and mint smash on toast. 
Where: 19-20 South Street, S2 5QX
Book now: South Street Kitchen

Gaard Coffee Hide

What: Gaard Coffee Hide works with Foundation and Origin coffee roasters to bring their customers the best coffee around, and also offers tasty vegan bites. From cakes and pastries to falafel and sausage rolls, there’s something for everyone to have with their coffee. Soup is also available to help stave off the cold, while more summery options include their famous Biscoff shake, made with Lotus biscuit spread and oat milk.
Where: 20-22 Burton Road, S3 8EP
Book now: Gaard Coffee Hide

The Bloomery

What: Hearty student joint The Bloomery has dedicated vegan and gluten free menus, compromising on none of the flavourful fast food classics for which they are known. While you perhaps catch a sports fixture on one of the many large-screen TVs, try a decadent burger made with 'THIS™ Isn’t Beef', a sourdough pizza with grilled mushroom, spinach, rocket, and almond pesto, or a healthier option, such as a quinoa salad with pesto and avocado.
Where: Nile Street, S10 2PQ
Book now: The Bloomery

The Chakra Lounge

What: The Chakra Lounge is a small Indian chain with a series of restaurants scattered across Yorkshire and Derbyshire; their Sheffield menu is pleasingly vegetarian and vegan friendly, and many non-vegan dishes can be modified for vegan customers. Start your meal with small plates like Amritsari masala maggie (a ramen-style dish cooked in North Indian spices), before moving onto vegan mains such as the house chickpea curry, the Keema curry poke bowl (a minced soya curry served with pilau rice, seasonal fruits and jalapeño sauce), or even an Indian take on a vegan Full English.
Where: 5 Fitzalan Square, S1 2AY
Book now: The Chakra Lounge Sheffield

Ego Mediterranean

What: With branches in the city centre and in Dore, stalwart Mediterranean gastropub chain Ego is committed to not making customers with different dietary requirements feel like second-class citizens. Their vegan menu has all the imagination and variety that guests have come to expect from the main menu, with dishes from across the Mediterranean and North Africa, such as courgette and sweetcorn fritters with red pepper tapenade, hummus, and toasted dukka, Moroccan falafel, paella, and roasted vegetable linguine.
Where: 88 Surrey Street, S1 2LH
Book now: Ego Mediterranean Sheffield City Centre

Once you've completed this list, head over to our guide to the best vegan restaurants in Liverpool and get cracking!