It's no secret that I love food. I've been a vegetarian since my second year of university (2010) and in recent years have started to eat more of a plant-based diet. I guess you could say I'm on a mission to prove that eating vegan doesn't = boring! I've previously shared my 5 tips for going vegan, so I thought I'd put together a list of my favourite vegan-friendly restaurants in Birmingham.
Some of these are national chains so you may be able to find them in a city near you!
The Warehouse Cafe
54-57 Allison St, Birmingham B5 5TH
According to their website, The Warehouse Cafe in Digbeth is Birmingham's oldest vegetarian and vegan cafe.
I've been to the Warehouse Cafe a few times and I'm always impressed with the food there. The vibe is really chilled and the staff are so friendly. I think their menu changes seasonally, but they serve a variety of dishes, from burgers and curries to salads and soups. On my last visit, I took my Dad and we shared loaded chips (including seitan doner kebab) and a mezze platter with various dips and chickpea salad.
Visit the Warehouse Cafe website
Turtle Bay
81-91 John Bright St, Birmingham B1 1BL
If you love cocktails and spicy food, then this is the place for you. I usually order the spinach, aubergine & sweet potato curry with a side order of plantain and sweet potato fries, but I've also tried the chickpea and mushroom wrap which is very nice.
However, the main reason to go to Turtle Bay is the cocktails. They have happy hour from 12 to 7pm, then again from 10pm until midnight, so it's worth taking advance! It's always busy, so if you're visiting on a weekend I'd definitely recommend booking a table in advance.
Wagamama
Waters Edge, 66 Broad Street, West Midlands, Birmingham B1 2HL
There are actually three Wagamam's in Birmingham, one in the Bullring (next to the outdoor market), one on New Street and one in Brindley Place. I've been to all of them and haven't found much difference in terms of quality. However, the one in Brindley Place has a lovely view of the canal if you get a seat in the window!
Since Wagamama's released their dedicated vegan and vegetarian menu I've found it so much easier to pick out something to order. There's so much choice, but I usually go for the yasai yaki soba or yasai pad tai. The guava and passion fruit sorbet dessert is also deliciously refreshing!
Handmade Burger Co.
14T, Brindleyplace, The Waters Edge, Birmingham B1 2JB
Of the two Handmade Burger Co.'s in Birmingham City Centre, the one in Brindley Place is my favourite. I actually went there two years in a row for my birthday! It's a great option if you need to find somewhere that both meat eaters and vegetarian/vegans will enjoy.
They have a great selection of vegan burgers. I usually order the Sweet Potato and Bean burger with a side order of seasoned chips.
Visit the Handmade Burger Co. website
Tamatanga
Orion Building Navigation St, Birmingham B5 4AX
Tamatanga is an Indian restaurant that's conveniently located between New Street Station and The Mailbox. I've been 2 or 3 times and really enjoyed it.
I've tried the saag aloo and the chickpea curry and both are delicious and full of flavour. The only thing I wasn't too keen on was the cocktails, as they tasted a little weak and watery. Next time I'll probably stick to beer.
The Stables
115 John Bright St, Birmingham B1 1BE
Pizza + cider = my kind of restaurant! I really like the picnic-table-style benches, and the atmosphere always feels really chilled out and relaxed. They sometimes have live music too.
It's one of the few places I've found in Birmingham that serve vegan pizza (my favourite is "The Hazel Nutter"). It's also worth knowing they do a cider tasting board (five 1/3 pints of cider) for only £7.50, which I think is a bargain.
Just a word of warning, it is ALWAYS busy here, especially on a weekend. Book in advance to make sure you get a table.
Have you been to any of these restaurants yet? Which was your favourite?
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I love food too!! Ohh those burgers look amazing! Who'd have thought vegetarian too! I've heard so many good things about Wagamamas and Turtle bay too! I'm ashamed to say I haven't been to any of the above yet, I'm going to have to give these a try, first Handmade Burger Co.. mmm. x
Love turtle bay! One of my favourite places! For food AND cocktails x
I don't head to Birmingham very often so don't think I've been to any of these restaurants but I will definitely bear them in mind for when I next visit
I do love wagamama's, I think it's good that more places are releasing more vegan options of their food x
I have never went vegan before, but I love that there are more and more places to that give the option!
You’ve listed our all time favourite chain - Turtle Bay! We love the restaurant in Southampton and they’ve just opened one in Winchester too! Can’t beat the cocktails and yummy food!
Oh I so want to visit Turtle Bay, they have just opened one locally so will have to try it
Their food looks great. My hubby went vegetarian but not vegan, I am learning lots about the benefits of going vegan though.
Wagamama and Turtle Bay are two of my faves! I don’t think we have a Botanist in London but it sounds fab!