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Bar Azita
35 Bucklersbury ~ : +44-1462455803
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Mediterranean, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, European, Spanish, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mediterranean grill and tapas bar. Vegan tapas options include hummus, aubergine, olives, salads, stuffed vine leaves, vegetable skewers, falafel, patatas bravas, rice, couscous, and chips. Has another location in Harpenden. Reservations required. Mon-Thu 12:00-15:00, 17:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-22:00 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Cantina Carnitas
31 Bucklersbury ~ : +44-1462423686
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Mexican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mexican street food restaurant and delivery service with indoor and outdoor seating. Veganitems include a burrito, burrito bowl, tacos and jackfruit dirty fries. All sauces are labelled vegan, including smoked garlic mayo and ghost pepper mayo. Does bottomless margaritas on Sundays, with option for vegan nachos. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Wed-Sat 17:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-15:00, Sun 12:00-16:00 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Cinnabar
8 High St ~ : +44-1462539200
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Beer/Wine, British, European, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Everything that's vegan is marked "vg" on the menu. For breakfast, the entire "healthy start" range is vegan: it includes dishes like smashed avocado & vegan feta, granola, fruit & yoghurt, coconut & passion fruit porridge. Or get the tofu scrambled eggs on sourdough toast, breakfast wrap with tofu egg and vegan bacon & sausage, or a vegan breakfast that includes vegan sausages and bacon, scrambled tofu eggs, tomato, mushroom, spinach & sourdough toast. On the sandwich menu, there is a plate with beetroot hummus, feta & avocado - watercress & pumpkin seeds as well as jackfruit & red pepper. Mains include sharing board with breads, hummus, aioli, balsamic & olive oil, or mixed olives & vegan feta. Tapas selection includes salsa bruschetta. A vegan pizza comes with vegan cheese and cherry tomatoes, olives, spinach, onion, peppers. A jackfruit burger and a superfood salad are available as well. One of several branches. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Tue 09:00-17:00, Wed-Thu 09:00-22:00, Fri 09:00-02:00, Sat 09:00-03:00, Sun 09:00-17:00 -- Rating: Not rated yet
Cornish Hearts
5 Market Pl ~ : +44-1462452910
Inexpensive -- Ovo, British, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cornish pasties bakery offering a vegan pasty, a Mexican bean pastry and a sausage roll. Mon-Sat 10:00-16:00, Sun 11:00-14:00 -- Rating: Not rated yet
Dirty Dough Pizza Co
1 Ickleford Rd ~ : +44-1462432682
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Italian, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Gluten-free, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Pub with vegan choices. Menu includes marinara and vegana pizza options. Vegan cheese alternatives not available. Limited options nearby. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Thu 16:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-23:00 -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Halsey's Deli & Eatery
10-11 Market Place ~ : +44-1462432023
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Delivery, Bakery, British, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Serves light meals, smoothies and desserts. Sells local produce. Offers vegan options for salad, cakes and smoothies. Reported to have limited options April 2025. Mon-Sun 08:00-17:00 -- Rating: 2.5 Happycow(s)
Hermit of Redcoats
Titmore Green ~ : +44-1438747333
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, British, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Has a vegan section in the menu which includes cauliflower bites, falafel bites, breaded mushrooms, penang curry, lentil burger, balti pie, fudge cake, jaffa cake and frangipaine tart. Mon-Fri 12:00-15:00, 16:00-21:00, Sat 12:00-21:00, Sun 12:00-17:00 -- Rating: Not rated yet
Hermitage Rd
20-21 Hermitage Rd ~ : +44-1462433603
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Mediterranean, Beer/Wine, Delivery, British, European, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Set in a former ballroom this restaurant focuses on sustainable British produce, cocktails and live entertainment. Vegan dishes include bbq glazed cauliflower nuggets, superfood salad, banana blossom bao buns, mushroom wellington roast dinner, tagine, banana blossom udon noodles, jackfruit burger & pizzas. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 17:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-00:00, Sun 09:30-21:00 -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
Indian Hitchin
47 Ninesprings Way ~ : +44-1462457421
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Indian, Delivery, Take-out, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers clearly labelled vegan dishes including curries, biryani, starters, daals, bhajis, potato & vegetable dishes, breads, rice. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 17:00-22:30, Sat-Sun 16:00-22:30 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Joey's Brunch
21 High St, Hitchin SG5 1AT ~ : +44-7882936721
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Beer/Wine, Take-out, British, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Coffee shop serving brunch and snacks. Vegans can choose from an avocado toast, vegan banana bread, vegan sandwiches and cookies. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sat 07:30-17:00 -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Kazoku
36 Bancroft ~ : +44-7438853471
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Take-out, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Small, intimate Japanese restaurant serving gyoza, noodle soups, stir fry, vegetable tempura and a wide range of sushi. Plenty of vegan choices; extensive allergen information included with menu. Reservations often required at busy times. Accepts credit cards. Mon 11:30-15:00, 17:00-22:30, Wed-Fri 11:30-15:00, Wed-Thu 17:00-22:30, Fri 17:00-23:00, Sat 11:30-23:00, Sun 11:30-22:00 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Khushma Cottage
32 Walsworth Rd ~ : +44-1462435936
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Indian, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Indian and Bangladeshi restaurant and take-away with a range of mixed vegetable and Quorn curries (specify vegan Quorn when ordering) and vegan side dishes. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Thu 17:30-23:30, Fri-Sat 17:30-00:00, Sun 17:30-23:30 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Lounges - Granello Lounge
21 Brand St ~ : +44-1462437663
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Western, Mediterranean, Beer/Wine, British, Fusion, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 09:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 09:00-00:00, Sun 09:00-23:00 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Lussmanns
25B-26 Sun St ~ : +44-1462558700
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, British, European, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Seafood restaurant with a few clearly labeled vegan options, such as baked aubergine, some sides, soup, and typically one or two specials. Reservations required. Tue-Sat 11:30-22:00, Sun 11:30-21:30 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Papa John's
32-33 Nightingale Rd ~ : +44-1462455445
Moderate -- Lacto, American, Pizza, Italian, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-01:00, Sun 11:00-23:00 -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Pitcher & Piano
31 Market Pl ~ : +44-1462434396
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, International, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Mexican, British, European, Fusion, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant offering vegan options, including shakshouka, hummus, peppers, jackfruit tacos, spinach & chickpea curry, tabbouleh, vegan meatball flatbread, jackfruit burger, fries, onion rings, and churros for dessert. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 12:00-23:00 -- Rating: Not rated yet
Pizza Express
19 Market Place ~ : +44-1462450596
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Pizza, Italian, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 11:30-22:00, Sat-Sun 11:30-22:30 -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Red Lion
School Ln ~ : +44-1462459585
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, British, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Pub offering a vegan Sunday lentil loaf and sorbets. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Fri 17:30-23:00, Tue-Fri 12:00-14:30, Sat 12:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-22:30 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Sukawatee
80 Hermitage Rd ~ : +44-1462450255
Moderate -- Thai, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Asian, Malaysian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai and Malaysian restaurant with edamame, sweet & sour tofu with vegetables, steamed vegetables with rice, tofu pad thai and more. Specify no egg or fish/oyster sauce when ordering. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sun 12:00-15:00, Tue-Sat 17:30-22:30, Sun 17:30-22:00 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
The Greenhouse Cafe
Hitchin Ln, Codicote, Vanstone Park Garden Centre ~ : +44-1438820412
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Take-out, Bakery, British, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe/restaurant inside Vanstone Park Garden Centre. Vegan choices may include breakfast, falafel flatbread, coffee choices, cakes, baked potatoes and others. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Fri 09:00-16:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-16:00 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
The Musgrave Arms
16 Apsley End Rd ~ : +44-1462712789
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Italian, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Italian pub offering a few labelled vegan items such as pizza, pasta, garlic bread, potato balls, bruschetta, and more. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sun 12:00-23:00 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
The Radcliffe Arms
31 Walsworth Rd ~ : +44-1462456111
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, International, Italian, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Fusion, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Pub and beer garden serving wood-fired pizzas with vegan cheese and one-pot meals including labelled vegan and gluten-free choices. Dog-friendly. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 12:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-22:00 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Three Moorhens
Hitchin Hill ~ : +44-1462459039
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Beer/Wine, British, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Part of the Greene King pub chain. Offers vegan dishes such as soup, cauli wings, sweet potato koftas, meatless farm burger, lentil cottage pie, mushroom and ale pie, vegan fish and chips, salads and bakewell tart, ice cream and sorbet. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00-23:00, Fri 11:00-00:00, Sat 10:00-00:00, Sun 10:00-23:00 -- Rating: Not rated yet
Zizzi
21 Sun St ~ : +44-1462440708
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Italian, Mediterranean, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Mon-Thu 11:30-23:00, Fri-Sat 11:30-23:30, Sun 11:30-22:30 -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Dopa Delights
35a Alexandra Rd (at Haysmen Close) ~ : +44-7808234463
Inexpensive -- Bakery, Catering -- Additional Info: Fully vegan from home bakery/patisserie. Available for cake orders. Check Instagram for open times. NOTE: No storefront. Sun 12:00-18:00 -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
The Hairdressing Company
4 Churchyard ~ : +44-1462421027
Moderate -- -- Additional Info: Aveda exclusive hair salon with all products now vegan, cruelty-free and ethically sourced. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 09:00-18:30, Sat 08:30-17:30 -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
Animal Free Research UK
Suite 8, Portmill House, Portmill Ln ~ : +44-1462436819
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Animal Free Research UK (previously Dr Hadwen Trust) funds research that directly impacts the replacement of animals in biomedical research. The aim is the replacement of animals in fundamental biomedical research as well as proving that valuable human-relevant science can take place without animals. Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00 -- Rating: Not rated yet
Apna Punjab
Hitchin Area ~ :
Inexpensive -- Indian, Take-out -- Additional Info: Market vendor serving some vegan / vegetarian Indian food at Hitchin’s market & other events. Also available for catering. Check social media for locations and updates. Previously fully veg but added meat to the menu August 2022. Tue-Sat 13:00-22:00, Sun 12:00-21:00 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Caffè Nero
3-4 High St ~ : +44-1462459613
Moderate -- Lacto, Fast food, Take-out, British, European -- Additional Info: Wheelchair accessible. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Fri 07:30-17:30, Sat 07:30-18:00, Sun 08:00-17:00 -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
Coco di Mama
21 Sun St ~ :
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Italian, Fast food, Delivery -- Additional Info: Delivery branch for chain of eateries throughout London serving pasta bowls, salads, sandwiches, and soups. Vegan options are labelled and include a couple of types of pasta dishes, garlic rosemary bread, side salad, french fries, soda and wine. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 11:30-23:00, Sun 11:30-22:00 -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
Fussey & Baer
20 High St ~ :
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Coffee shop and cafe with vegan choices. Lunch menu includes loaded banana bread, sweet potato pakora sandwich, open avocado sandwich and a range of sweets and baked goods. Plant-based milk alternatives available for coffee beverages. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 08:30-17:00, Sun 09:30-16:00 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Greggs
28 High St ~ : +44-1462432277
Moderate -- Bakery, British -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 06:30-17:30, Sun 07:30-16:00 -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Health Emporium
16A High St ~ : +44-1462436881
-- -- Additional Info: An independent health store stocking all sorts of vegan mock meats, mock cheese, plant milk, nuts, sweets, and more. Mon-Sat 09:00-17:00, Sun 11:30-15:30 -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
Hitchin Coffee Lab
29 Sun St ~ : +44-1462420212
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Independent coffee shop offering all regular plant based milks along with a range of cakes and biscuits. Mon-Thu 09:00-15:00, Fri 09:00-16:00, Sat 09:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-16:00 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Neighbourhood Bakes
12 Bucklersbury ~ : +44-7710717298
Inexpensive -- Bakery -- Additional Info: Independent cake & coffee shop. Has non-dairy milk for hot drinks and usually has a number of vegan cakes & brownies. Sometimes serves soft serve vegan ice-cream as well. Accepts credit cards. Wed-Fri 09:30-16:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-16:00 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Spice and herbs
Hitchin Market, 21 Churchgate ~ :
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Indian, Fast food, Take-out -- Additional Info: Vegetarian market stall that sells house-made food. Vegan options include samosas, chickpea curry, aloo saag, and more. Accepts credit cards. Sat 10:00-15:00 -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
Starbucks
6 Market Pl ~ : +44-1462453109
Moderate -- -- Additional Info: Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 07:00-17:30, Sun 08:00-17:00 -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
The Groundworks
1 Churchyard ~ :
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Bakery, British, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Cafe serving breakfast and brunch. Offers vegan choices such as plant-based milks for coffee, avocado toast, full breakfast, porridge and sides. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 08:30-16:00, Sun 09:30-15:30 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
The Wholesome Weigh
68a Hermitage Rd ~ : +44-1462433155
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Offers plenty of plastic free and environmentally friendly products. Stocks wholefoods, herbs, teas, coffees, vegan chocolates and plant based artisan cheese, plus more. Relocated from 37 Churchyard. Mon-Sat 09:00-17:00 -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
Wakelin And Son
Carling Building, Coopers Yard ~ : +44-7947481700
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Community coffee shop with speciality coffee and house-made bakes. Offers milk alternatives & usually has some vegan bakes as well. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Thu 09:00-17:00, Fri 10:00-17:00, Sat 09:00-17:00, Sun 08:30-16:00 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
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