Veganuary: The best vegetarian and vegan restaurants in the North East according to Google reviews

With the number of people switching to occasional vegan meals in the UK increasing by 46% in 2020, the business for meat-free eats is bigger than ever.

Whilst the North East may have built its culinary reputation on the simple joy of the humble sausage roll and award-winning steak restaurants, city also has plenty to offer for those who choose not to consume animal procucts.

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With that in mind, these are the top rated meat free restaurants and cafes across the North East.