Last Update in November 2023! Due to less travel in recent years, we’ve been limited in our discovery process for dairy-free restaurant options in the United Kingdom. Nevertheless, we will continue to update this UK guide as we become aware of any new options, changes, or closures. We appreciate your ongoing recommendations to help it grow!
We’ve created this ever-growing guide to restaurants, bakeries, cafes, ice cream shops, and stores in United Kingdom that are friendly to dairy-free diners. It’s a collection based on research and reader recommendations (send yours!) that’s divided into restaurants & shops by city (first) and major chains found throughout the state (second). And we’ve started a section for specialty dairy-free foods produced in this state.
Photo from The Spread Eagle in London, UK
Dairy-Free United Kingdom (UK): Recommended Restaurants & Shops
We’ve listed these recommendations alphabetically by city (by borough for London) and then by the restaurant or shop name. For large chains with locations throughout the state, see the Major Restaurant & Grocery Chains section below. We have dedicated posts with dairy-free details for many of the big guys.
⭐️ = Restaurant is either dairy-free, has a dairy-free menu, has dairy-free labels on their menu(s), or lists top allergens with menu items. (At the time of our last review.)
Bath
- Cascara ⭐️ – Everything is vegan at this local cafe. Their menu includes all-day breakfast of toasts, soups, smoothies, and other light eats.
- The Green Rocket – This vegetarian restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a wide range of vegan and gluten free options. They even make dishes with nut cheeses.
Bradford-on-Avon
- Hartley Farm Shop and Kitchen – Their shop includes local produce, a butcher, and some homemade foods. Their cafe serves breakfast and lunch with a big range of vegan options on the menu, and additional options for dairy-free guests. The vegan items range from breakfast hash and oatmilk pancakes in the morning, to beetroot pesto sandwiches and pizza midday.
Brighton
- Crepe Affaire – They offer a very full vegan menu with both wheat-based and gluten-free crepes and a good selection of toppings. They also pour vegan lattes with soya or oat milk, offer vegan shakes, and have fruit smoothies.
- The Vurger Co. ⭐️ – Their all-vegan menu is a feast of burgers, bowls, cheesy and fried sides, and decadent shakes with whip topping and drizzles. Everything is dairy-free, egg-free, meat-free, and fish-free, and they clearly label all other top allergens.
Bromley
- Crepe Affaire – They offer a very full vegan menu with both wheat-based and gluten-free crepes and a good selection of toppings. They also pour vegan lattes with soya or oat milk, offer vegan shakes, and have fruit smoothies.
Cambridge
- Crepe Affaire – They offer a very full vegan menu with both wheat-based and gluten-free crepes and a good selection of toppings. They also pour vegan lattes with soya or oat milk, offer vegan shakes, and have fruit smoothies.
Cardiff
- Ty Rosa B&B – The owner of this local lodging reached out to us directly. “We are a B&B in Cardiff that offers our whole menu dairy-free and gluten-free. Feel free to see the food section on our website.” Labeled as Cardiff’s only exclusive boutique bed & breakfast (gay friendly), they offer vegan and gluten-free breakfast menus as well as a clearly labeled evening menu.
Chester
- Crepe Affaire – They offer a very full vegan menu with both wheat-based and gluten-free crepes and a good selection of toppings. They also pour vegan lattes with soya or oat milk, offer vegan shakes, and have fruit smoothies.
Kingston upon Thames
- Riverside Vegetaria – Denise emailed to share this vegetarian restaurant, which is mostly dairy-free too. “The food is carefully marked up as vegan/gluten free/wheat free and the vegan chocolate cake with dairy-free ice cream is to die for!”
Leeds
- Crepe Affaire – They offer a very full vegan menu with both wheat-based and gluten-free crepes and a good selection of toppings. They also pour vegan lattes with soya or oat milk, offer vegan shakes, and have fruit smoothies.
- Wildcraft Gluten Free Bakery ⭐️ – This is a gluten-free bakery with dozens of dairy-free treats. They have doughnuts, cinnamon buns, tiffins, breads, and more. They also serve a cafe menu with clearly labeled dairy-free items.
Liverpool
- Frost Burgers ⭐️ – Their focus is plant-based street food, which includes American favorites, like burgers and shakes. Yes, they have onion rings, too!
- Leaf – What started as a tea shop has turned into three popular dining spaces (two in Liverpool one in West Kirby), each with a diverse menu of drinks, from teas to cocktails. Leaf was recommended to us by Kayleigh for their healthy and filling meals, organic meat, and labeled vegan options throughout their menu.
London – Barnet
- Tofu Vegan ⭐️ – This Asian restaurant serves far more than tofu. They craft plant-based foods into a range starters, hot dishes, dim sum, and even dessert.
London – Camden
- The Fields Beneath ⭐️ – It was started as a typical cafe, but the owners of this Kentish Town spot slowly gave up using animal products and it’s now a completely dairy-free and vegan establishment! Their new menu includes a variety of sandwiches, salads, soups, and an array of baked treats made fresh daily. They do their best to use ingredients sourced as locally as possible. All to be enjoyed with their coffee, lattes, or teas.
- Tish Restaurant & Bar ⭐️ – This kosher glatt restaurant serves meat, fish, vegetarian, and vegan dishes, and is completely dairy free. They serve lunch, dinner, brunch, and a full dessert menu.
- Udderlicious – This is a traditional ice cream parlour, but they offer a big array of dairy-free flavors daily. The options include both sorbets and creamy options.
London – Hackney
- The Spread Eagle ⭐️ – They opened a few years back as London’s first all-vegan pub. They serve a menu of big and little bites, desserts, and Sunday roast.
- The Vurger Co. ⭐️ – Their all-vegan menu is a feast of burgers, bowls, cheesy and fried sides, and decadent shakes with whip topping and drizzles. Everything is dairy-free, egg-free, meat-free, and fish-free, and they clearly label all other top allergens.
London – Hammersmith & Fulham
- Crepe Affaire – They offer a very full vegan menu with both wheat-based and gluten-free crepes and a good selection of toppings. They also pour vegan lattes with soya or oat milk, offer vegan shakes, and have fruit smoothies.
- Läderach – These Swiss chocolate shops now offer a full dairy-free and vegan line with various dark and cashewmilk chocolate options. The decadent collection includes bars, all types of barks, and some other confections.
London – Hounslow
- Crepe Affaire – They offer a very full vegan menu with both wheat-based and gluten-free crepes and a good selection of toppings. They also pour vegan lattes with soya or oat milk, offer vegan shakes, and have fruit smoothies.
London – Islington
- Cookies and Scream ⭐️ – This fully vegan and gluten free bakery specializes in cookies, brownies, donuts, cupcakes, and pies, and also blends “scream” shakes with dairy-free ice cream. Everything is made fresh daily in their kitchen.
- Crepe Affaire – They offer a very full vegan menu with both wheat-based and gluten-free crepes and a good selection of toppings. They also pour vegan lattes with soya or oat milk, offer vegan shakes, and have fruit smoothies.
- Planet Organic – This shop offers a good selection of dairy-free and vegan groceries.
- Romeo’s Bakery – Everything they bake is gluten-free and refined sugar free, plus they have many vegan options. They also take custom cake orders.
- Tofu Vegan ⭐️ – This Asian restaurant serves far more than tofu. They craft plant-based foods into a range starters, hot dishes, dim sum, and even dessert.
- Udderlicious – This is a traditional ice cream parlour, but they offer a big array of dairy-free flavors daily. The options include both sorbets and creamy options.
London – Kensington & Chelsea
- Floozie Cookies ⭐️ – This local brand sells handmade vegan stuffed cookies. They offer flavors like pecan pie, triple chocolate, cinnamon crunch – each stuffed with gooey goodness. They also sell hot chocolate with vegan marshmallows and flavor options. They’re located at a food truck at Harrods, on the border of Westminster.
- Läderach – These Swiss chocolate shops now offer a full dairy-free and vegan line with various dark and cashewmilk chocolate options. The decadent collection includes bars, all types of barks, and some other confections.
London – Tower Hamlets
- The Vurger Co. ⭐️ – Their all-vegan menu is a feast of burgers, bowls, cheesy and fried sides, and decadent shakes with whip topping and drizzles. Everything is dairy-free, egg-free, meat-free, and fish-free, and they clearly label all other top allergens.
- Tofu Vegan ⭐️ – This Asian restaurant serves far more than tofu. They craft plant-based foods into a range starters, hot dishes, dim sum, and even dessert.
London – Wandsworth
- Crepe Affaire – They offer a very full vegan menu with both wheat-based and gluten-free crepes and a good selection of toppings. They also pour vegan lattes with soya or oat milk, offer vegan shakes, and have fruit smoothies.
London – Westminster
- Crepe Affaire – They offer a very full vegan menu with both wheat-based and gluten-free crepes and a good selection of toppings. They also pour vegan lattes with soya or oat milk, offer vegan shakes, and have fruit smoothies.
- Floozie Cookies ⭐️ – This local brand sells handmade vegan stuffed cookies at Covent Garden (they also take orders). They offer flavors like pecan pie, triple chocolate, cinnamon crunch – each stuffed with gooey goodness. They also sell dairy-free ice cream cookie sundaes and have hot chocolate with vegan marshmallows and flavor options.
- Jungle Cave – They are reportedly quite helpful to dairy-free and other special diet guests. You can order their vegan burger, another type of burger, or custom order an entree.
- Läderach – These Swiss chocolate shops now offer a full dairy-free and vegan line with various dark and cashewmilk chocolate options. The decadent collection includes bars, all types of barks, and some other confections.
- Plants by de ⭐️ – This all-vegan restaurant was created by the founder of the popular blog, Deliciously Ella. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a selection of large plates, small plates, and desserts.
Manchester
- Frost Burgers ⭐️ – Their focus is plant-based street food, which includes American favorites, like burgers and shakes. Yes, they have onion rings, too!
Newcastle upon Tyne
- Crepe Affaire – They offer a very full vegan menu with both wheat-based and gluten-free crepes and a good selection of toppings. They also pour vegan lattes with soya or oat milk, offer vegan shakes, and have fruit smoothies.
Oxford
- Crepe Affaire – They offer a very full vegan menu with both wheat-based and gluten-free crepes and a good selection of toppings. They also pour vegan lattes with soya or oat milk, offer vegan shakes, and have fruit smoothies.
St Albans
- Crepe Affaire – They offer a very full vegan menu with both wheat-based and gluten-free crepes and a good selection of toppings. They also pour vegan lattes with soya or oat milk, offer vegan shakes, and have fruit smoothies.
Wells-next-the-Sea
- Wells Crab House Seafood Restaurant – Thank you to Mandy for sending this recommendation. “Separate menu and dessert menu! These guys know their stuff with allergies and intolerances. I had a full menu available – so much choice and simple things like the specials menu had been catered for dairy free too. I have to say I almost cried when she brought me the dessert menu. – usually my choice would be sorbet. I could have anything and they had a special dairy free brownie. Well worth it if you have intolerances!”
West Kirby
- Leaf – What started as a tea shop has turned into three popular dining spaces (two in Liverpool one in West Kirby), each with a diverse menu of drinks, from teas to cocktails. Leaf was recommended to us by Kayleigh for their healthy and filling meals, organic meat, and labeled vegan options throughout their menu.
Photo from the UK chain Zizzi Restaurants
Restaurant & Grocery Chains found throughout the United Kingdom
Some recommended restaurant and store chains are getting too big for our city listing britches. They have many locations, or are rapidly growing, and you might stumble across them in a number of towns in this state. Click on them for more dairy-free details.
- Bryon Burger – This “proper hamburger” chain offers two different vegan “cheeseburgers” with fries or salad, and vegan salted caramel milkshakes. They also offer several types of beef burgers that can be ordered dairy free, dairy-free slaw, and gluten-free buns.
- Costa Coffee – This British coffee chain goes above and beyond to accomodate. You can plan ahead for drinks and food with their online menu. It allows you to choose dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, and more. They offer coconut, oat, and soya milk alternatives, and always have some vegan eats on the menu. The dairy-free food includes sandwiches, snacks, vegan sweets, and usually some special items around the holidays.
- Hotel Chocolat – This well known UK chocolatier offers vegan dark chocolate options for all occasions. And they have shops littered throughout the country.
- Krispy Kreme – Yes, they now offer vegan doughnuts, in the U.K. only!
- Papa Johns – In the U.K., this pizza chain has been a leader in vegan fast food. See our Papa Johns listing for more details.
- Pizza Hut – This pizza chain offers a full range of vegan options in the U.K. See our Pizza Hut listing for specifics.
- JD Wetherspoons – They operate approximately 900 pubs and offer extensive allergen menus and a separate dairy-free menu at many locations. The food here isn’t fancy, but ordering is easy and the atmosphere is often casual and lively.
- Tesco – This is a popular grocery store chain that offers a great range of dairy-free and other special diet foods. They offer a big vegan range, including dairy-free milks, butters, yogurts, snacks, and desserts, and even have their own “free from” line.
- Zizzi Restaurants – This Italian chain has vegan pizzas and pastas right on their main menu, but they also have full vegan, non-dairy, and non-gluten menus, in addition to a detailed allergen chart. Dairy-free guests do need to order their non-gluten crust, but can enjoy all types of toppings, including vegan MozzaRisella cheese. They also have breads and calamari for starters, dairy-free desserts, and more.
Local Dairy-Free Food & Drink Producers in the United Kingdom
These dairy-free friendly companies don’t have their own retail location, but are in United Kingdom. So you have a good chance of finding their products at grocery stores, restaurants, and/or other shops in this state. Keep an eye out!
- Functional Food Company / Nono – This chocolatier produces dairy-free, vegan, top food allergy-friendly confections and sells them locally.
Photo from the UK chain Bryon Burger
This Guide is Continuously Updated with Recommendations
We welcome you to recommend other dairy-free friendly restaurants. Leave a comment or contact us and tell us why you like a certain restaurant. Restaurant owners and employees are also invited to reach out and let us know how you welcome dairy-free customers.
Please kindly let us know in the comments if any of these restaurants close. We want to keep this list current for you, but aren’t always notified when a restaurant closes. Let us know and we will quickly update!
This Guide is for Informational Purposes Only
Menus, ingredients, kitchen procedures, management, and restaurants are subject to change at any time. Always read the menu and discuss your dietary needs with the staff before ordering. Make sure that they can accommodate your situation.
There is always a risk for potential cross-contamination of allergens in any commercial kitchen. If cross-contamination is an issue for you, always speak with the manager to ensure that your meal can be safely prepared. Listings here do not guarantee that a restaurant is safe enough for your individual needs. Only you can make that decision.
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