We know that this city is no stranger to mid-morning munching. But now, some of our finest venues are expanding their selection to bring the goods to those of us passionate about being plant-based. From dedicated restaurants to meat-free full English breakfasts and delicious takes on classic dishes, the best vegan brunches in Manchester can be found across this guide.
Looking for the best vegan brunch in Manchester? Head over to Spinningfields, where Blues Kitchen is bringing you an array of plant-based plates each weekend, such as avocado toast with pickled cucumber or a massive breakfast packing meat-free black pudding, Cajun-spiced tomatoes and smoky BBQ beans.
The Alchemy cocktail brunch at The Alchemist's MediaCity, New York Street and Spinningfields locations has three theatrical concoctions whipped up for you to sip through alongside your meal. As for the vegan options? Think avo with harissa squash on toast or pancakes smothered in 'yoghurt' and blueberries.
Browns Brasserie & Bar have a knack for really good food at an affordable price and their brunch is no expectation. Settle down in the heart of the city to enjoy a vegan fry-up with scrambled tofu and beetroot hash, alongside a rustic roll and sip on a bloody mary or a mango mimosa while you're at it, too.
Decked out in quirky light fixtures and lush foliage, The Anthologist is a perfect spot for boozy brunching come the weekend. Boasting a delicious range of vegan eats like smoked aubergine flatbreads and a crispy chickpea cake, it's got your plant-powered Saturday morning sorted.
For a brunch or vegan lunch in Manchester, Slug and Lettuce is just the thing. Breakfast time sees plant-based full Englishes, while at the bottomless brunches there's 'chicken' or soy-based burgers as well, which run alongside a full main menu of herbivorous picks to boot.
Find them from Sale and Didsbury, South Manchester, locations to city centre like Deansgate and Piccadilly.
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Get a side order of competition alongside your meal at this particularly quirky brunch. Throws darts, slurp prosecco and chow down on delicious pizzas - the vegan edition comes topped with fire-roasted peppers, cherry tomatoes and oodles of gooey 'mozzarella'.
You can count on BrewDog to dish up a fabulous vegan brunch at its Deansgate location as well as the Doghouse Hotel. Along with cracking pints, you can expect to tuck into some scrummy avocado on sourdough with a crispy cayenne corn tomato salsa, or a full brekkie with hash browns and beans.
A vegan full English in Manchester doesn't get much better than what's on offer at Ezra & Gil. Not only have they got those piled-high plates here, but also a range of other choices - expect all-day apple pie porridge or beetroot hummus and falafel on toasted sourdough.
For some added punch to your vegan breakfast in Manchester city centre, look no further than Dishoom's Bombay take on the morning meal. Check out the cool café for a hearty plate of akuri, vegan sausages and 'black pudding', as well as iconic stuffed naans.
A top choice of vegan brunch cafe in Manchester, Evelyn's packs in the plant-based eats with a delicious selection of brekkie bowls, hearty burgers and fresh salads. Plus, they've got a unique selection of cocktails that will get the day started or see off your hangover in style.
One of the best places for vegetarian and vegan morning meals, The Allotment is bursting with fresh, locally-sourced grub. Think lentil stews, cauliflower wings, pan-fried greens a whole load of dishes that'll take you from afternoon to evening in epic fashion.
Not only is Trof one of the coolest spots in town, but they're serving up some seriously stellar vegan brunch in the Northern Quarter. Swing by for the chance to kick-start your weekend with a full plant-based brekkie, mushrooms on toast and morning cocktails aplenty.
Home to some of the best brunches, Elnecot in Ancoats is proffering some delicious plant-based plates with real panache. Venture over for a selection of dishes, including a stunning vegan shakshuka. Oh, and they've also got the bottomless brekkie cocktails on point.
A fully veggie spot by trade, with a whole load of vegan meals as well, Fuel Cafe and Bar is a great choice for inexpensive but fresh food. There's the 'breakfast beast' toasted wrap, full English alternatives and brekkie fajitas too.
