Veganuary is a hugely common way to start the year with thousands of people across the UK deciding to take meat out of their diets for the first month of the year.
A meat free diet offers health benefits as well as lowering an individual’s environmental impact, while some prefer to remove animal products from their diet simply for animal welfare purposes.
Whether you are trying veganuary this year or a plant based diet is something you are considering moving to full time, there are plenty of amazing sites across the North East offering incredible meals without the animal products.
As someone who has been vegetarian foe a few years now, let me take you through some of the best options I’ve found across the North East.

9. Super Natural Cafe
Searching for a city centre fully vegan cafe open into the evening? Look no further. Situated on Grainger Street in Newcastle, Super Natural is regularly open from 9am until 9pm offering meals and snacks throughout the day. | Google

10. Hive Coffee Company
Hive Coffe Company is based on the site of Jarrow's Anglo-Saxon farm in South Tyneside. It can get very busy on weekends, but if you can get a table you'll enjoy one of the best breakfasts in the region. Photo: Google

11. Grainger Market
Part of the best thing about trying a new diet is getting out there and seeing what's on offer, and there are plenty of options in Newcastle's Grainger Market. We won't suggest one site in particular - we'll leave that for you to explore and see what you can find! | Google