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 up-and-coming newcomers to the plant-based scene. Nowhere is this more apparent - apart from maybe Manchester - than 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 vising 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 only restaurants in Sheffield
Humpit
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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 five 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 as there are mezze platters for two or four.
Book now: Humpit
Church - Temple of Fun
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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. Lunch dishes include Beyond sausage rolls, vegan chicken and waffles or soup of the day. In the evening, however, things get a bit heavier with the likes of huge burgers, loaded fries and hot dogs. 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. There is a huge range of drinks covering all the bases, from draught beer to Mezcal.
Book now: Church - Temple of Fun
Dishi
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Dishi is something a bit different. Renee and Nic, the owners, quit their jobs in 2019 to open a little restaurant offering affordable pan Asian vegan food. Nic, already had 35 years of chef work under his belt, had trained under Gary Rhodes and developed ready meals for M&S. Dishi has two main arms. One is a supper club with extravagant dishes such as shiitake, maitake and king oyster mushrooms with “Tsukemen” hazelnut and sesame dipping broth and sake pickled radish. The other is a home delivery tiffin service, offering zero-waste pan Asian tiffin boxes. We recommend you try both.
Book now: Dishi
Saucy
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Keeping in the theme of vegan junk food, Saucy comes from the same team as Make No Bones, offering burgers, chicken, fries and the rest. Highlights include the bacon cheeseburger, katsu chicken burger with sesame ginger slaw and the ‘big dog’ - a vegan hot dog with shredded vegan chicken, smokey vegan bacon, Carolina BBQ mustard and creamy slaw. Hungry yet? If not, they even do mac and cheese, as well as pizza. Like a proper chicken shop, Saucy also does a selection of meal boxes to ensure you get the most bang for your buck.
Book now: Saucy
Pom Kitchen
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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. Kick off your day with a sausage butty with garlic mushrooms and caramelised onions, toasted banana bread or a granola pot. The main event here, however, is the bagels, which 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.
Book now: Pom Kitchen
The best vegan-friendly restaurants in Sheffield
DANA
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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.
Book now: Dana Café
South Street Kitchen
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South Street Kitchen is a meditative space, ideal for a quiet catch up over delicious Middle Eastern food as well as offering wine and craft beer in the evenings. 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 topped with egg or halloumi for the non-vegans, or pea, broad bean and mint smash on toast. Don’t miss the sides, which include spiced Lebanese potatoes, authentic Syrian stuffed vine leaves and caramelised cauliflower and chickpea fritters with roast red pepper salsa.
Book now: South Street Kitchen
V or V
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V or V is Sheffield’s first plant-based evening restaurant with a late license. Expect the likes of Brussel sprout kimchi spring rolls, buttermilk Nashville hot celeriac with apple cider vinegar slaw, and parsnip fritters with Old Winchester foam and winter black truffle maple. But the fun isn’t limited to the evening. Show up in the morning for a vegan brunch with delights like fried coriander cornbread with tomatillo mole black beans, avocado salsa, ancho chilli and lime aioli, spiced creamed corn, pink onions and tajin seasoning. You can even make it boozy with their very reasonable bottomless brunch deal, which includes beer, house wine, prosecco, Bellinis and cask ale.
Book now: V or V
Gaard Coffee Hide
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Gaard Coffee Hide works with Foundation and Origin coffee roasters to bring their customers the best coffee around. Not just that, but Gaard also offer bites to eat, all of which are vegan. 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.
Book now: Gaard Coffee Hide
Once you've completed this list, head over to our guide to the best vegan restaurants in Liverpool and get cracking!