OVER the past few years vegetarianism and especially veganism have been in the public eye and have been growing in popularity.<\/p>\n
And in Cumbria, there are a number of great places which serve up a variety of delicious vegan dishes.<\/p>\n
This week we asked readers to share their recommendations.<\/p>\n
In no particular order, here are a number of the best places:<\/p>\n
1 QUINCE & MEDLAR, CASTLEGATE. COCKERMOUTH<\/p>\n
The restaurant is a big hit with readers Caroline Earle and Claire Macleod.<\/p>\n
Marie Fowler said: \"We've being going to Quince & Medlar for years now, never a bad meal always lovely, and we've introduced friends, who like us have carried on going there for meals.\"<\/p>\n
Lynda Margaret said: \"Quince & Medlar for both food and service excellent.\"<\/p>\n
2 VEEVA! STATION ROAD, COCKERMOUTH<\/p>\n
The coffee shop offers a number of gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options.<\/p>\n
Rachel Tate said: VeeVa! in Cockermouth has a veggie selection but also then accommodate me in making any of their other offerings veggie too.<\/p>\n
3 ALLONBY TEA ROOM, THE SQUARE, ALLONBY, MARYPORT<\/p>\n
The tea room, and gift shop, located at The Square, was highly recommended by several readers for their vegan options.<\/p>\n
Gary Sarah Mcarthur said: Allonby Tea Room is highly recommended, love this place.<\/p>\n
4 KATS KITCHEN, MAIN STREET, KESWICK<\/p>\n
The vegan restaurant, on Main Street, has a number of rave reviews from readers.<\/p>\n
Rachael Rheinbach posted: Kats Kitchen of Keswick for pure dedication to the vegan menu thats always top class.<\/p>\n
Lauren Beaty said: Ran by the most lovely lady ever!<\/p>\n
Brilliant smoothies and great food as well.<\/p>\n
5 THE SCREES INN, NETHER WASDALE. SEASCALE<\/p>\n
Vicky Johnston is a big fan of the inn.<\/p>\n
She said: The Screes in Nether Wasdale.<\/p>\n
A really extensive veggie and vegan menu, innovative and beautifully cooked and presented. Delicious.<\/p>\n
6 THE PLOUGH INN, WREAY GARDENS, WREAY<\/p>\n
The restaurant, located near the M6 just south of Carlisle, was recommended by Jane Kirby.<\/p>\n
She said: The Plough Inn, Wreay, do veggie burgers, fajitas, starters and mains on their special boards and have vegan options too.<\/p>\n
For bigger parties over 10 and pre-ordered they have a full vegan menu available on request.<\/p>\n
7 FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD, CROSBY STREET, CARLISLE<\/p>\n
The gourmet grocery shop, on Crosby Street, Carlisle, has gained a reputation as the go to places for vegan goodies.<\/p>\n
It serves a range of vegan products, from cupboard essentials to chocolates.<\/p>\n
Rachael Rheinback said: They even order in what you need if they dont have it.<\/p>\n
Dawn Thompson-Howard said: Food, Glorious Food for chocolate, treats and dairy-free cheese.<\/p>\n
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