7 verified venues. Prices in local currency, HappyCow ratings, and honest verdicts from the Leaf & Roam team.
The UK's first fully vegan pizzeria started in Brighton before expanding to London and beyond, and the Kemptown original remains the best. House-made cashew mozzarella, sourdough bases proved for 48 hours, and creative toppings like truffle mushroom and nduja-style pepperoni have converted even the most sceptical pizza purists. The tiramisu is worth saving room for.
A Brighton institution since 1981, Food for Friends has been championing vegetarian and vegan dining in The Lanes long before it was fashionable. The menu is globally inspired — Thai green curry, halloumi burgers, Mediterranean mezze — with the majority of dishes now fully vegan. The glass-fronted dining room overlooks the winding lanes, and weekend brunch draws serious queues.
Brighton's most acclaimed vegetarian restaurant, Terre à Terre has held its reputation for inventive, boundary-pushing plant-based cuisine since 1993. The menu reads like edible poetry — expect dishes like smoked aubergine cannelloni with truffle foam and halloumi fries with za'atar. Vegan options are abundant and clearly marked. A special-occasion spot with a loyal three-decade following.
Founded by vegan entrepreneur Heather Mills, VBites' North Laine cafe serves an all-day menu of comfort food classics — full English breakfasts, fish and chips (using banana blossom), burgers, and cream teas — all entirely plant-based. The portions are generous, prices are reasonable for Brighton, and the casual atmosphere makes it a reliable everyday option in the heart of the independent shopping district.
A cheerful neighbourhood vegan cafe on Kemptown's main drag, known for its hearty breakfasts, homemade cakes, and genuinely friendly service. The tofu scramble on sourdough, the jackfruit burrito, and the rotating roster of freshly baked cakes — especially the chocolate fudge — keep regulars coming back. Small space, big portions, real community energy.
A sleek, modern all-vegan restaurant in The Lanes serving elevated plant-based cuisine with a focus on seasonal British produce. The mushroom bourguignon, jackfruit rendang, and deconstructed banoffee pie demonstrate real culinary ambition. The Saturday evening tasting menu with cocktail pairings has quickly become one of Brighton's most sought-after reservations.
A neighbourhood bistro in the Seven Dials area that treats vegan diners as first-class citizens, with a dedicated plant-based menu that changes weekly. The kitchen works closely with Sussex farms to source seasonal vegetables, and dishes like roasted heritage carrots with dukkah and preserved lemon or wild mushroom pappardelle show genuine craft. Natural wine list is superb.