If you’re struggling to find vegan-friendly dishes and snacks, we’ve rounded up some of the options available in Sunderland and Seaham, from the headline-hitting vegan steak bakes at Greggs to hand rolled vegan tacos at independent gem Mexico 70 and an award-winning Sunday Dinner at Clean Bean in Seaham.
5. Vegan burgers and mac n cheese, No 2 Church Lane
There's a choice of vegan burgers on offer at No 2 Church Lane in Sunderland city centre, as well as options such as vegan mac 'n' cheese and spinach and chickpea kofta. Photo: No 2 Church Lane
6. Vegan Sunday dinner, Clean Bean, Seaham
An independent restaurant in Seaham, which attracts people from around the region, has won a national award for its nut roast Sunday dinner. Clean Bean in North Terrace beat stiff competition from around the country to win the Vegan/Vegetarian category of Knorr’s Great British Roast Dinner Competition, which celebrates the best places in the UK to get a Sunday lunch. Priced £10, it includes nut roast, mashed potato which can be made with or without dairy, smashed celeriac, vegetables and home-made stuffing with sage and quinoa. Photo: JPI Media
7. Moroccan mince superfood salad, Bear and Natural, North Bridge Street, Monkwearmouth
This stylish cafe offers a host of clean eating, as well as veggie and vegan options, such as vegan Moroccan mince superfood salad and chickpea and beetroot burger. Photo: JPI Media
8. Sesame tofu broccoli and sweet chilli udon noodles, The Hemp Cafe, Church Street, Seaham
The Hemp Cafe opened in Church Street last summer, offering food and drink infused with the cannabis plant derivative – as well as other health food. Vegan options include Sesame tofu broccoli and sweet chilli udon noodles. There's also a branch at Pennywell Business Centre. Photo: JPI Media