If there’s one city that’s embraced plant-based culture, it’s Manchester. A haven for vegans and foodies alike, the Rainy City has attracted vegan eateries in all of its corners – from innovative fast-food and health grub, to gooey desserts and moreish Sunday roasts. But it’s brunch, in particular, that we’ve excelled in. From bottomless brunches to luxurious treat days, here’s our guide to. the best places to get a vegan brunch in Manchester.
1. Flight Club
One of Manchester’s most fun bottomless brunches caters to vegans, too, with free-flowing pizza to enjoy alongside plenty of drinks and a fun game of social darts – Flight Club‘s speciality activity. Stuff your face with vegan chicken and potato waffle pizza served on a sharing paddle while enjoying a full bottle of prosecco (to yourself!) and 1 hour of social darts. Flight Club, Ship Canal House, 98 King St, M2 4WU.
2. Foodwell
A stunning restaurant putting a focus on health-conscious dishes inspired by the West Coast, Foodwell has a number of beautiful brunch dishes to enjoy, with a bottomless event also taking place every single Saturday and Sunday. Tuck into dishes such as turmeric tofu scramble or avo on toast, alongside 90 minutes of free-flowing prosecco, beer, or house spirits. Foodwell, Suite 2, Ground Floor, One New Bailey, Stanley St, Salford, M3 5JL.
3. Nell’s
NYC pizza royalty here in Manchester – Nell’s Pizza has just opened its first-ever dedicated pizza restaurant, and every Sunday, guests can enjoy it bottomless (the pizza that is, not pants). Offering 90 minutes of endless pizza slices and drinks, guests can enjoy the restaurant’s vegan offerings such as mushroom and vegan N’duja, before finishing off with one of their delicious vegan ice cream sandwiches (which we have, of course, taste-tested here at Secret Manchester and can eagerly recommend!). Nell’s Pizza, 20 Minshull St, Kampus, M1 3EF.
4. Fress
While not a vegan restaurant, Fress has a number of great options that vegans can enjoy when having brunch with mates, including a proper plant-based full English and posh beans on toast. Hearty, filling and everything you’d want from a proper British brunch, each dish is made with flavour in mind – meaning there’s no compromise when it comes to having a good meal. Add bottomless drinks for 1hr15 for a truly epic brunch experience. Fress, 62 Oldham St, M4 1LE.
5. Banyan
One of Manchester’s flagship brunch spots – alongside sister restaurant Manahatta – Banyan serves up a pretty diverse menu, aiming to please all members of the group, including vegans. From the sweet potato breakfast hash to their ‘meatless’ meatball wrap, Banyan’s vegan brunch offering is sure to satisfy (particularly when paired with bottomless booze!). Banyan, Unit 4, The Corn Exchange, Exchange Square, M4 3TR.
6. Ducie Street Warehouse
Providing the perfect airy atmosphere to enjoy brunch in, Ducie Street serves up some pretty tasty vegan dishes – including healthy breakfast bowls, full English brekkies, and crispy potato bakes. Dogs are, of course, welcome, and you can even finish off with a tasty treat from Gooey (vegan specials are not always on offer, however!). Ducie Street Warehouse, Ducie St, M1 2TP.
7. Black Leaf
A ‘subterranean’ vegan kitchen found inside Alvarium, Northern Quarter, Black Leaf serves up some pretty special dishes – each of which is paired with beers and wines to maximise the flavours. Think plant-based tapas dishes that are perfect for midday brunch bites, alongside delicious desserts such as mini doughnuts and chocolate torte. Black Leaf, 8 Dorsey St, M4 1LU.
8. Vertigo
Vertigo has garnered quite the reputation as one of Manchester’s best vegan restaurants, and it’s all thanks to their delicious brunch dishes. We’re talking full English breakfasts, bagels, vegan benedict, bao buns and so much more. Every item on the menu is plant-based, meaning you can indulge until your heart’s content without the meat guilt. Vertigo, 18 Cross St, M2 7AE | Unit 9, 11 Jack Rosenthal St, M15 4RA | Unit 2, Bridge House, Salford, M50 2BH.
9. The Anthologist
Uber-cool cocktail spot The Anthologist is perfect for a vegan brunch, serving up tasty dishes such as avo on toast, vegan shrimp lollipops, vegan Shepherd’s pie, noodles and more. Enjoy brunch alongside delicious cocktails, healthy smoothies, and modern twists on the classic Bloody Mary. The Anthologist, One St Peter’s Square, M2 3DE.
10. Proove
Beloved for its Neapolitan pizza, Proove recently introduced a fantastic vegan menu – which can also be enjoyed as part of their weekend bottomless brunch. Think stuffed calzones and smashed avo, alongside smoothies and bottomless bellinis and mimosas. Later in the day, try out their extensive pizza menu packed full of delicious pizzas (vegan mozzarella included), alongside vegan wines and more. Proove Pizza, 160 Burton Rd, West Didsbury, M20 1LH.
11. The Counter House
Serving up a seemingly endless array of international cuisine, The Counter House is the place to be for a warming, filling brunch. Whether you’re vegan or not, their chefs know a thing or two about what tastes good – meaning you’re bound to be blown away, whatever you order. Think full English breakfasts, vegan hummus and flatbread, crispy tofu salads, plant-based brownies, tacos and so much more. The Counter House, 35 Blossom St, Ancoats, M4 6AJ.