Top vegan and vegetarian places to eat near our campuses

From neighbourhood cafes to top-notch restaurants, here’s our pick of the best places for vegan and vegetarian food near our campuses.

Food Forty Six, Paisley

With enough vegan and vegetarian options to shake your fist at, Food Forty Six is a hidden gem on Paisley High Street. From salad bowls to hearty soups and tasty ciabattas, Food Forty Six is trendy with a capital ‘T’. Specialising in breakfasts and brunches, their food is the kind that nourishes the mind, stomach and soul. Also run, don’t walk, for their pumpkin lattes. Swoon. Then swoon some more. 

 

Vegan Fusion sourdough with chilli humus, scrambled red miso tofu, confit tomato and roasted red pepper presented on a plate

Vegan Earth, Ayr

Vegan Earth is Ayrshire’s first 100% plant-based café. Whilst they may be gluten-free, egg-free and milk-free, their food is most definitely not taste-free. Vegan Earth has everything to tickle a vegan’s fancy, including buddha bowls, beetroot burgers and baked sweet potatoes. Just don’t get us started on their cakes. Because we’ll start to drool. And, well, that’s rude. But when you taste their Carrot and Pistachio gâteau, you’ll know exactly what we mean. Queue drooling. Soz.

 

Plant-based lemon and raspberry cake, with 'Vegan Earth' signage in the background

Ronzio Coffeehouse, Hamilton

Whether you’re craving a cosy coffee, a hearty dinner or something to satisfy that oh-so-sweet tooth, Ronzio Hamilton have it all. Their Vegan Stack is something to behold. It’s another thing to taste. And their home-baked goods are divine. From fresh crepes to the Vegan Biscoff Millionaire bars, life sure is sweet at Ronzio in Hamilton.

 

Banana split ice-cream presented on a late, with bananas, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and chocolate sauce

Pumpernickel, Dumfries   

Pumpernickel is a family-run café serving the most authentic vegan and vegetarian food. Their name alone should be enough to tempt you through their doors. If you need more convincing, look no further than their vegan sticky toffee pudding. Oh. My. Days. For the savoury connoisseurs out there, head straight for their tofu curry. Do not pass go. Do not collect £200. It bursts with the most heavenly of flavours. De-lish! 

Street Food Markets, London

On the hunt for some tasty, indulgent plant-based food? Look no further than London's street food markets. There are so many to choose from. Southbank Centre Food Market boasts 15 different types of cuisine, including Ethiopian-inspired salads and stews. Market Hall Fulham, Kerb Camden, Old Spitalfields, Southbank Centre Food Market and Market Hall West End are also excellent shouts for vegans and veggies!

 

Four dishes containing a mix of vegan and vegetarian street food

 

Blog written by UWS Digital and Marketing Team | January 2025

Last updated: 06/01/2025