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15 essentials · 3 signature dishes
Best Vegan Restaurants in York
No. 54 of the 100 best vegan cities 202615 essentials
Where to eat first in York
Ranked by overall rating, signature dish strength and how much reviewers praise the food. If you only have a weekend, start here.
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British Cafe, Vegan Waffle Breakfast
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Worth ordering: #4 Coffee
Japanese Teishoku, Vegan Menu
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
Vegan Biscoff Bakes, Brownies
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Viking Pub, Vegan Platters
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The vibe: good for groups
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Vegan Burgers, Loaded Fries
$$$
Worth ordering: #1 Burger
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Chinese Mock Meats, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #1 Cake
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York Toasties, Vegan Cheese
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The vibe: good for families
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Vegetarian Cafe, Vegan Cakes
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Worth ordering: #5 BurgerWorth ordering: #5 Cake
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Sicilian Pizza, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
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Mexican Tacos, Vegan Tacos
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The vibe: good for dates
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Greek Bakery, Vegan Croissant
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The vibe: good for groups
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Colombian, Vegan Chilli & Rice
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The vibe: good for groups
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Neapolitan Pizza, Vegan Cheese
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Worth ordering: #3 Pizza
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Nepalese, Vegan Momos & Curries
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The vibe: good for groups
3 signature dishes
What York cooks best
The dishes York's reviews name most and praise hardest, each ranked by how reviewers rate the vegan version.
signature #1
Best afternoon tea in York
British Tea Room, Vegan Cakes
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Worth ordering: #1 Afternoon teaWorth ordering: #3 Cake
British Tea, Vegan Afternoon Tea
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Worth ordering: #2 Afternoon tea
signature #2
Best dosa in York
Indian Dosa, Vegan Options
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Worth ordering: #1 Dosa
Keralan Curries, Vegan Dosas
$$$
Worth ordering: #2 Dosa
signature #3
Best donut in York
Vegan Donuts, Biscoff & Oreo
$$$
The vibe: good for families
Vegan & omni
1 list Omni standouts
10 places
Omni standouts in York
British Cafe, Vegan Waffle Breakfast
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Worth ordering: #4 Coffee
Viking Pub, Vegan Platters
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The vibe: good for groups
Japanese Teishoku, Vegan Menu
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
Chocolate Cafe, Vegan Cocoa
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The vibe: good for groups
By occasion
11 lists Breakfast spots · Lunch & brunch · Dinner destinations · Worth the occasion · Coffee masters · Sweet treats · Cozy hideaways · Work-friendly cafes · Group night out · Budget eats · Family friendly
8 places
Breakfast spots in York
British Cafe, Vegan Waffle Breakfast
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Worth ordering: #4 Coffee
Greek Bakery, Vegan Croissant
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The vibe: good for groups
Vegan Biscoff Bakes, Brownies
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Cafe, Vegan Focaccia, Pastries
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The vibe: good for families
8 places
Lunch & brunch in York
Neapolitan Pizza, Vegan Cheese
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Worth ordering: #1 Pizza
Sicilian Pizza, Vegan Menu
$$
The vibe: good for dates
Mexican Tacos, Vegan Tacos
$$
The vibe: good for dates
Viking Pub, Vegan Platters
$
The vibe: good for groups
8 places
Dinner destinations in York
Japanese Teishoku, Vegan Menu
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
Neapolitan Pizza, Vegan Cheese
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Worth ordering: #1 Pizza
Sicilian Pizza, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
Mexican Tacos, Vegan Tacos
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The vibe: good for dates
6 places
Worth the occasion in York
British, Vegan Tasting Menu
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
Yemeni Mezze, Vegan Manousha
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The vibe: good for dates
British Brunch, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #3 Burger
Dutch Pancakes, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
10 places
Coffee masters in York
British Cafe, Vegan Waffle Breakfast
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Worth ordering: #4 Coffee
Coffee, Vegan Pastries
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Worth ordering: #2 CakeWorth ordering: #4 Coffee
Cafe, Vegan Sausage Bap, Oat Lattes
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Worth ordering: #1 Coffee
Cafe, Vegan Toasties & Cakes
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The vibe: good for families
10 places
Sweet treats in York
Vegan Biscoff Bakes, Brownies
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Vegan Donuts, Biscoff & Oreo
$$$
The vibe: good for families
Greek Bakery, Vegan Croissant
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The vibe: good for groups
Gelato, Vegan Flavours & Cones
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The vibe: good for families
8 places
Cozy hideaways in York
British Tea Room, Vegan Cakes
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Worth ordering: #1 Afternoon teaWorth ordering: #3 Cake
Yemeni Mezze, Vegan Manousha
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The vibe: good for dates
British Brunch, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #3 Burger
Pizza, Vegan Cheese
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The vibe: good for groups
8 places
Work-friendly cafes in York
Vegetarian Cafe, Vegan Cakes
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Worth ordering: #5 BurgerWorth ordering: #5 Cake
Vegan Breakfast, Bubble & Squeak
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The vibe: good for families
Cafe, Vegan Sausage Bap, Oat Lattes
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Worth ordering: #1 Coffee
Vegan Toasties, Cakes & Coffee
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The vibe: good for dates
10 places
Group night out in York
Viking Pub, Vegan Platters
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The vibe: good for groups
Japanese Teishoku, Vegan Menu
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
British Tea Room, Vegan Cakes
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Worth ordering: #1 Afternoon teaWorth ordering: #3 Cake
Neapolitan Pizza, Vegan Cheese
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Worth ordering: #1 Pizza
10 places
Budget eats in York
Mexican Tacos, Vegan Tacos
$$
The vibe: good for dates
Viking Pub, Vegan Platters
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The vibe: good for groups
Chinese Mock Meats, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #1 Cake
British Cafe, Vegan Waffle Breakfast
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Worth ordering: #4 Coffee
8 places
Family friendly in York
Vegan Burgers, Loaded Fries
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Worth ordering: #1 Burger
British Cafe, Vegan Waffle Breakfast
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Worth ordering: #4 Coffee
Chinese Mock Meats, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #1 Cake
Japanese Teishoku, Vegan Menu
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
By dish
4 lists Best cake · Best pizza · Best burger · Best coffee
8 places
Best cake in York
Chinese Mock Meats, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #1 Cake
Coffee, Vegan Pastries
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Worth ordering: #2 CakeWorth ordering: #4 Coffee
British Tea Room, Vegan Cakes
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Worth ordering: #1 Afternoon teaWorth ordering: #3 Cake
Cafe, Vegan Breakfast, Tempeh Sandwich
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Worth ordering: #4 Cake
7 places
Best pizza in York
Neapolitan Pizza, Vegan Cheese
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Worth ordering: #1 Pizza
Pizza, Vegan Margherita
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Worth ordering: #2 Pizza
Neapolitan Pizza, Vegan Cheese
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Worth ordering: #3 Pizza
Neapolitan Pizza, Vegan Cheese
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Worth ordering: #4 Pizza
6 places
Best burger in York
Vegan Burgers, Loaded Fries
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Worth ordering: #1 Burger
American Burgers, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #2 Burger
British Brunch, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #3 Burger
Vegan Burger Menu, Vegan Shakes
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Worth ordering: #4 Burger
5 places
Best coffee in York
Coffee, Plant Milk, Toast & Jam
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Worth ordering: #1 Coffee
Cafe, Vegan Sausage Bap, Oat Lattes
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Worth ordering: #1 Coffee
Dutch Pancakes, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
Coffee, Vegan Pastries
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Worth ordering: #2 CakeWorth ordering: #4 Coffee
By cuisine
3 lists British · Italian · American
10 places
British in York
British Cafe, Vegan Waffle Breakfast
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Worth ordering: #4 Coffee
British Tea Room, Vegan Cakes
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Worth ordering: #1 Afternoon teaWorth ordering: #3 Cake
Viking Pub, Vegan Platters
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The vibe: good for groups
Vegetarian Cafe, Vegan Cakes
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Worth ordering: #5 BurgerWorth ordering: #5 Cake
10 places
Italian in York
Sicilian Pizza, Vegan Menu
$$
The vibe: good for dates
Pizza, Vegan Cheese
$$
The vibe: good for groups
Cafe, Vegan Focaccia, Pastries
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The vibe: good for families
Vegan Toastie, Sorbet, Coffee
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The vibe: good for relaxing
10 places
American in York
Vegan Burgers, Loaded Fries
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Worth ordering: #1 Burger
Vegan Burger Menu, Vegan Shakes
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Worth ordering: #4 Burger
American Burgers, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #2 Burger
Pub Pizza, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
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Questions about eating vegan in York
Are there vegan restaurants in York?
Yes. Spinach rates 193 vegan and vegan-friendly places in York. The top three are Dough Eyed, Bar Hashery and Ippuku Tea House.
Is York good for vegans?
Yes. York is No. 54 of the 100 best vegan cities 2026, with 50 great places for vegans, 24.1 for every 100,000 residents. A great place is easy for vegans (grade A or B) and rated 4.5 or more.
How many vegan restaurants are in York?
Spinach rates 193 vegan and vegan-friendly places in York. 92 are easy for vegans (grade A or B), and 50 of those are great places, rated 4.5 or more.
What dishes is York known for?
York's top signature dishes for vegans are afternoon tea, dosa, donut, and the city also does pizza and burger well. Signature dishes are ranked by how the city's venues score against the other 157 cities we track.
What are the best cuisines for vegans in York?
The vegan scene in York leans British, Italian, American. British is particularly strong, with 10 venues serving quality plant-based options.
What's the best vegan restaurant in York?
Dough Eyed is ranked #1 in York by the Spinach Essentials algorithm, which weights rating, signature dish performance, and reviewer praise. See all 15 Essentials for the full ranking.
How does Spinach rank these venues?
By formula, and no place pays to be listed. Every place gets a Spinach Rating for how good its vegan food is, and a high rating needs many diners to agree. The lists weigh that rating, how good each place's vegan dishes are and how strong it is on the city's signature dishes. The essentials add a weight for each tier, and each list by occasion adds its own.
How fresh is this data?
The lists on this page were last refreshed on 2 November 2026.