Vegetarian and vegan food in York

46 places in York with vegetarian or vegan options.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first. Showing the top 40 of 46.

Photo: Bucs at English Wikipedia, Public domain

EatBakery
Bettys Tea Rooms
World-famous for its nostalgic atmosphere and spectacular Swiss-Yorkshire patisserie-style catering. It is a 1930s-style tea room complete with palm trees, aproned waitresses and live pianist, and is best known for its afternoon teas but also serves breakfast and lunch/dinner. Vegetarian, vegan, and non-gluten menu options. As Bettys is the tea room all the tourists want to visit, be prepared to queue outside at peak times or book well in advance. Alternatively, you can try the Little Bettys at 46 Stonegate, which doesn't get as busy.
Daily 9AM-9PMAfternoon teas £25–50, breakfast £7–20, lunch/dinner £10–20
DrinkPub
Brew York
This craft brewery's 200-seater beer hall and tap room are right alongside the brewing machinery; the beer couldn't be fresher! They also have a nice small open-air seating area in the back facing the River Foss. Burgers and Korean sides will help soak up the alcohol.
Beer hall: Tue-Sat noon-11PM, Sun noon-9PM. Tap room: Wed, Thu 6PM-11PM, Fri 4PM-11PM, Sat noon-11PM, Sun noon-9PM. Brewery tours (duration 45-60 min): Fri 5:30PM, Sat 1:30PM, 3:30PMVegan options · Wi-Fi · Limited wheelchair access
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Spring Espresso
Snazzy artisan sandwiches and paninis (think York ham, goat's cheese, pastrami, hummus...) for lunch, and a selection of toasts, pancakes, and pastries for all day breakfast or brunch. Excellent fresh coffee, made Seattle-style. Another identical café is at 31 Lendal.
Daily 8AM-5PMFood items £3-£8; full or vegetarian English breakfast £10.75 · Limited wheelchair access · Takeaway · Vegetarian options
EatTapas restaurant
Ambiente
Tapas restaurant with a semi-industrial interior design channelling the modern Madrileño look. On the menu is a cool mix of classic favourites such as albóndigas and patatas bravas, alongside innovative creations like the Yorkshire morcilla. They have a second, much smaller, restaurant at 14 Goodramgate.
Daily 11:30AM-10PM£4-£8 per tapa · Wheelchair accessible · Vegan options
EatBreakfast & brunch restaurant
Double Dutch Pancake House
Dutch pancakes, savoury or sweet, with a variety of creative variations like "Mexican" and "Independence Day". They make a delicious breakfast, lunch, or afternoon snack. Extensive vegan menu and gluten-free options.
Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat 9AM–5PM, Sun 9AM–4PM, closed Wed£9–13 · Vegan options
EatFrench restaurant
The Chopping Block at Walmgate Ale House
Formerly known for its quirky modern British cooking, a change of chef has brought a new menu serving French classics such as beef bourguignon and duck confit. Yorkshire ingredients are still key, and the setting is as pubby as ever.
Wed 5PM-10PM, Thu-Sun noon-10PMLunch mains £10-£12, dinner mains £14-£22, set menu £7.95 for two courses, £19.95 for three courses · Vegan options
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Melton's
Promoting fine dining without the formalities, and run by the York Food Festival's director, this is yet another place in town proving the worth of modern British gastronomy. Try the East Coast cod, or else the wild garlic gnocchi. Scrummy. Vegetarian and vegan tasting menus available.
Wed-Sat noon-1:45PM, Tue-Sat 5:30-9:30PMSet menu (dinner only): £42 for two courses, £50 for three courses; both include canapés and bread. Six-course tasting menu (lunch and dinner): £62, with cheese course £70. Add wine pairing for £38
EatJapanese restaurant
Ippuku Tea House
Authentic Japanese restaurant with vegan and gluten-free options, and an enormous tea menu to accompany your meal.
Mon-Fri noon-9PM, Sat 11AM-9PM, Sun 11AM-8PMMains £7-£13
EatFish & chips restaurant
Mr Chippy
Fish and chips with the usual sides. Offers delicious vegan options (including vegan fish and chips, with the "fish" made from banana blossom) and outdoor seating.
Mon–Thu 11AM–8:30PM, Fri Sat 11AM–10PM, Sun noon–8:30PM£9–12
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The Grand Hotel
Take a four-course tea in the hotel's swish Rise restaurant, which offers views over the city walls. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menus available. There's also a special menu for kids.
Daily noon-6PM (must be seated by 3:45PM)Grand afternoon tea £25.50, incl. sparkling wine £30.50, incl. gin and tonic £33.50, incl. champagne £34.50, children £17
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The Ivy
A national chain serving modern British and European cuisine. While there are no knock-out unique dishes on the large menu, the cooking is of high quality and there are extensive vegetarian and vegan options. One speciality is their version of an English classic - shepherd's pie with slow-braised shoulder of lamb and cave-matured cheddar.
Mon-Thu 9AM-10:30PM, Fri Sat 9AM-11PM, Sun 9AM-10PM. Set menu Mon-Fri 11:30AM-6:30PMMains £14-£25, set menu 2 courses £16.95, 3 courses £21.50
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The Lighthorseman
The Lighthorseman is a Grade II listed public house with guest accommodation on Fulford Road in the Fishergate area of York, England. Dating from around 1870, it was probably purpose‑built as a pub and small hotel, according to CAMRA, and The Press has attributed its design to Walter Green Penty, although the official listing does not name an architect. The site was added to the New Walk/Terry Avenue conservation area in 1975 and listed in 1994 as part of a CAMRA–English Heritage pilot study, with CAMRA regarding the interior as of "special national historic interest".
Open now · closes 11:30 pmWi-Fi · Outdoor seating · Vegetarian options
DrinkCafé
Days
38 Parliament Street
Closed · opens 9 am tomorrowOutdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible · Vegetarian options
DrinkCafé
FortyFive Cafe
29 Micklegate
Closed · opens 10 am tomorrowVegan options · Wi-Fi · Takeaway
DrinkCafé
Sophie
Lendal Bridge
Closed · opens 10 am tomorrowLimited wheelchair access · Outdoor seating · Vegan options
DrinkCafé
Sandwitches
12 Newgate
Closed · opens 9 am tomorrowOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options
DrinkCafé
Baileys
7 Museum Street
Closed · opens 8:30 am tomorrowVegetarian options
DrinkCafé
Brew & Brownie
5 Museum Street
Closed · opens 9 am tomorrowVegan options
EatItalian restaurant
Delrio's
10 Blossom Street
Closed · opens 6 pm tomorrowVegetarian options
DrinkBar
Fossgate Social
25 Fossgate
Vegan options · Wi-Fi · Outdoor seating
EatJapanese restaurant
Ipfu
14 George Hudson Street
Closed · opens noon tomorrowVegetarian options
EatSpanish restaurant
Tabanco Ambiente
59-61 Walmgate
Closed · opens 11:30 am tomorrowVegan options
EatChinese restaurant
The Orchid
16 George Hudson Street
Closed · opens 6 am WednesdayFully vegan
EatBritish restaurant
The Refectory Kitchen & Terrace
Station Road
Open now · closes 10:30 am tomorrowVegan options
DrinkCafé
Over the Rainbow Café
5 Patrick Pool
Closed · opens 1 pm tomorrowVegan options
DrinkPub
The Winning Post
127-129 Bishopthorpe Road
Outdoor seating · Vegan options
DrinkPub
Walnut Tree
73 Heworth Village, Heworth
Wheelchair accessible · Vegan options
DrinkCafé
Kiosk Project Space
41 Fossgate
Vegan options
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Partisan
112 Micklegate
Vegan options
DrinkCafé
Shambles Korner
10 Newgate
Vegan options
EatYemeni restaurant
Yemen Heaven
98 Walmgate
Vegan options
DrinkCafé
Osbornes
68 Gillygate
Vegan options
DrinkCafé
Spielburger
Blossom Street
Vegan options
BuyAntiques
The Village Shop
Goodramgate
Vegan options
EatBurger restaurant
Zest Brunch Bar
5 Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate
Closed · opens 9 am tomorrowOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Takeaway
DrinkCafé
Betty's Café Tea Rooms
6-8 St Helen's Square
Closed · opens 9 am tomorrowWheelchair accessible · Vegan options
EatVegetarian restaurant
Goji Cafe
36 Goodramgate
EatVegetarian restaurant
Humpit - The Hummus & Pita Bar York
12a Church Street
DrinkPub
Old Bank
6-12 Lendal
Wheelchair accessible · Vegan options
DrinkCafé
B&B Bakeshop
9 Museum Street
Closed · opens 9 am tomorrowVegan options

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