10 best places to eat vegan food in Cornwall
Veganism is on the rise – nearly 2.5 million people around the world have officially taken part in Veganuary since it launched in January 2014. If you’re going to try out a plant-based diet in 2023 and are thinking of heading to Cornwall but don’t know where to eat, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re just dabbling or are already more bean than beef, we’re sharing the best vegan restaurants in Cornwall. Hankering after a Cornish pasty but need it meat-free? No problem – we also know where to find vegan alternatives to some of Cornwall’s classic dishes so you don’t have to miss out. With so many incredible food options for people visiting Cornwall, it’s time to bring together the best spots in the duchy for meat-free meals.
1. The Cornish Vegan, Truro
Whether you’re vegan or not, The Cornish Vegan aims to please everyone with its plant-based twist on comfort foods. Even committed carnivores will be blown away by the choice and variety. From classics like crispy fried ch’ckn burgers, mac and sheese, and f*sh and chips to thai red curry, firecracker ‘pork’ and tofu katsu, everything tastes phenomenal. Plus, the staff are super friendly.
2. The Bean Inn, Carbis Bay
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Forget hippy-dippy lentils – The Bean Inn is imaginative vegan food at its best. Borrowing ideas from around the world, the Bean uses locally sourced ingredients to create beautiful plant-based dishes that pack a real punch on flavour. Expect stuffed potato cakes with pea curry, seasonal buddha bowls or vegetable and mushroom bourguignon with truffled mashed potato. Local art adorns the walls and St Ives is a few minutes’ walk away.
3. Lavenders Cornish Pasties, Penzance
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You can’t visit Cornwall and not have a pasty. Lavenders does two plant-based ones. The vegan wholemeal is one for purists who want a twist on the original. There’s the classic Cornish vegetable mixture of potato, onion and swede, mixed with a less classic but beautiful combo of mixed peppers, garlic and mixed herbs: think pasty meets pizza! If you fancy going rogue, try the cauliflower curry option, wrapped in gorgeous yellow turmeric shortcrust pastry.
4. Fal Falafel, Falmouth
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With all the trendy art students in Falmouth, it’s no surprise there is a trendy falafel eaterie to match. But forget dry, hard falafels of yore – Fal Falafel makes its ones fresh every day, ensuring a slightly crunchy but moist texture. Munch them in a warm pitta or salad box, with lashings of delicious hummus, sauces, pickles, herbs and chillies.
5. The Copper Spoon, Marazion
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This independent coffee house isn’t strictly vegan but it always offers vegan options. Quaint, warm and cosy, The Copper Spoon is the sort of place that welcomes dogs and muddy boots. It’s a great pitstop for homemade cakes and seasonal, locally sourced vegetarian food to eat in or take away. Vegan delights could be a purple sprouting broccoli and cannellini bean tart, hummus and olives with warm ciabatta, avocado salads and pear and hazelnut cupcakes.
6. The Sloth and Sparrow Plant-Based Kitchen, Falmouth
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Head to the Sloth and Sparrow for plant-based comfort food for breakfast and lunch. Brekkie plates include the Full Cornish, the Breakfast Burrito and Tofu Benedict. For lunch, think soya shawarma wraps with fries and a range of fried ch’ckn burgers, nugzz and wingz. It’s Cornish street food with real passion.
7. Cafe Cloud, Newquay
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It’s hard to find a vegan cream tea in Cornwall, but Cafe Cloud comes up trumps. The scones are, of course, home made and come with delicious coconut clotted cream, served on mismatched vintage plates.
8. Cafe Q, St Agnes
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Q for cute! Contemporary and cosy Cafe Q caters for a veggie, gluten-free crowd and has some commendable vegan options, too. Vegan cream teas, vegan ciabatta, homemade vegan sausage patties and sticky barbecue tofu salad are all on the menu. All-natural oat milk lattes are vibrantly coloured with gorgeous flavours: choose from lavender and apple, beetroot and orange and matcha.
9. Summink Different, Downderry
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Summink Different isn’t just a cafe, it’s a way of life. Doing a mean line in veggie and vegan food as well as omni options, it sells eco and vegan products. This is a lifesaver if you’re staying in one of our holiday cottages in Downderry but have forgotten your vegan toothbrush. The menu offers some interesting options, like chocolate soup and banana cake, as well as tempeh and vegan cheese panini, Mexican bean burger with avo and fully loaded hot dog with tortilla chips. It also has a regular curry night.
10. Plant-Based Takeaway, St Austell
Vegan delivery service Plant-based Takeaway offers burgers, kebabs, curries, tofu dishes and pasta. It’s brought to you in sugarcane pulp packaging or plant-based biodegradable or recyclable items. Wholesome, affordable and amazing!
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