OVER the past few years vegetarianism and especially veganism have a surge in popularity with the general public.
In Cumbria, there are a number of great places which serve up a variety of delicious vegan and veggie dishes.
In no particular order, here are a number of the best places, as recommended by you, our readers:
1 TIMMY'S BAR & KITCHEN, CARLISLE
The Botchergate eatery has an army of fans that rave about its tasty dishes.
Caitlin O'Neill said: "Timmy's Bar & Kitchen obviously is a winner."
Lee McDermott posted: "Timmy's Bar & Kitchen I'm not vegan or vegetarian but regardless, the food is lush."
Bethany Michelle Ronson said: "Unreal food, especially the bhaji burger."
Amy Prescott said: "Timmy's Bar & Kitchen hands down number one, so so delicious."
Anne-Marie Lewis-Skipper said: "I'm not even vegan but we go there because the food is amazing."
Vicky Riot said: "Amazing food and a lovely chilled atmosphere."
Rachael Blaylock said: "Easily the best."
2 ALLONBY TEAROOMS, ALLONBY, MARYPORT
Another very popular choice among readers.
Val Gilmour said: "Allonby tearooms has amazing food and caters very well for vegetarians, vegans and meat eaters alike."
Christine Dee posted: "Amazing fresh cooked meals."
Danielle Holyoake, said: "The tearooms have a vegan menu along with a choice of vegan cakes and a vegan afternoon tea."
3 KAT'S KITCHEN, KESWICK
The eatery on Main Street has been recommended by readers Shi Leigh and Kathleen Stobbart.
Shi said: "Kat’s Kitchen in Keswick and Upfront Gallery both have great options."
Kathleen said: "Just go , food amazing."
4 IN THE MEANTIME, CARLISLE
The bar and eatery on English Stret comes with a recommendation from readers Louise Waugh and Rachael Cross.
5 BAR Es, KESWICK
Nicole Lorraine Benson recommends the bar on New Street
She said: "Bar Es in Keswick has a complete vegan menu which entirely translates the options from the normal menu and the food is absolutely delicious."
6 CASA ROMANA, CARLISLE
The restaurant on Warwick Road is recommended by Vicki LW for its vegan menu.
She said: "Casa Romana do a great vegan menu and a great gluten free one too.
"In fact, all their menus are great.
"They even have a lighter options menu for those who want to have a lovely meal out but reduce the calories"
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