Vegan
American
Fast food
Delivery
Take-out
British
Serves burgers and mostly vegan junk food. Est 2019. Relocated from Unit 4 Mirabel St. Open Wed-Fri 12:00-21:00, Sat 10:00-21:00, Sun 10:00-18:00.
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Hinterland Bar, 16-20 Turner St, Manchester, England
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Last update on 10 Jul 2025 by PSinghDh
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Added by Saraquel on 27 May 2019
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200 Reviews
First Review by titusgitus
HenryBlane
Points +12651
Delicious!! - Edit
UPDATE: Visited them at their new location at Hinterland Bar and again the menu was creative and all the food we had was delicious!
Read moreUPDATE: Had more of their food at Kendal Calling festival and it was again delicious! We had the chikn Truffle Burger, beefless Chilli Cheese Burger, Korean Poppers and Thai Fries. It was all excellent with fresh ingredients and amazing flavours!
ORIGINAL: This is listed as the most popular vegan restaurant in Manchester on HappyCow and I can absolutely see why – the food is delicious!
Wholesome Junkies is only a small restaurant - it’s located under a railway arch and actually doesn’t have a sign with its name outside. Inside the décor is lovely and cosy with lots of cute decorations and a really welcoming feel. Me and my fiancée came on a Sunday and were actually lucky to get a table as they had a lot of bookings, so I’d definitely recommend booking in advance.
The menu had a lot of exciting options and as it was Sunday they had a special Sunday menu including a roast and a roast burger, called the Smash Burger, both of which we ordered along with the Cauli Cheese Poppers and an extra truffle mayo dip.
We were served relatively quickly and the staff were very friendly but unfortunately we then had to wait for over 45 minutes to actually receive our food. When we arrived at the restaurant we had an hour and a half before we needed to leave to catch a coach but by the time we actually received our food it was over an a hour after we’d arrived and we were left in a bit of a rush to eat it. It was also not very warm in the restaurant which made the wait worse. If it wasn’t for this wait my review would have been an easy 5/5 because the food was absolutely delicious, but unfortunately the wait did take away from my experience.
When the food arrived the presentation was excellent and I was very excited to eat it. It was absolutely delicious! The burger had a really unique flavour, was a lovely texture and was just so full of flavour, I loved it! The roast was also amazing, with lovely crispy roasties, delicious vegetables and wonderful stuffing. The Cauli Poppers were also very delicious and moreish!
We also got a Biscoff brownie and a berry tart for dessert to take away. The tart was delicious and came with a little pot of ice cream, and the brownie was amazing. It was super rich and chocolatey and I loved it!
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-07
Pros: Delicious, Creative menu with lots of choice, Cute decor
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PamelaMyles-Hooton
Points +408
Great brunch! - Edit
Fabulous brunch menu with lots of options. We went for the breakfast burgers with a side of salt and pepper hash browns with crispy mushrooms and onion rings from the lunch menu. The mocha and turmeric and cinnamon milky were delicious!!
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Great food, Relaxed vibe
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GabrieleCaruso
Points +66
My all time favourite vegan place - Edit
Every burger, side dish, or other main they make is extremely well thought in terms of balancing ingredients and super tasty. We go on a regular basis and often bring our dog too
Read morePros: Burgers, Drinks, Sides
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VeganJo
Points +384
Disappointing - Edit
No Sunday roasts on Sunday for summer and yet no information on the website to tell you this. We heard other people were disappointed at the lack of their advertised roast dinner too, don't know how they wouldn't realise vegans would specifically turn up on a Sunday for this and be disappointed. Having had a lovely roast a few weeks ago we thought we would return today. My partner was only given a brunch menu which was very confusing as it was 1pm and brunch had finished and it delayed us ordering. Once we eventually found something that didn't hugely appeal (compared to th roast) we then waited half an hour for food so it made us late meeting friends.
Read moreThe food was ok but unhealthy. My partner had a chili cheese burger, I had Korean tofu poppers and cauliflower wings with cheese sauce and we shared some chips. It was ok but not a patch on the delicious roast dinner we had previously.
Also on our first visit here around Christmas the "spicy" noodle soup was bland and the other (mostly Christmas themed) small plates we had ordered were not that great so we didn't rate it and henceforth had decided only to return for the Sunday roast as unfortunately the menu is all burgers and small plates with only 1 large plate that isn't a burger happening at any one point (on this occasion that bland laksa type noodle soup).
Deposit required to book. Then you feel you can't leave when you don't like the menu. This is what killed Harmonium in Edinburgh along with a similar menu of predominantly burgers.
Pros: Cauliflower wings with cheese sauce excellent, Roast dinner when on is good, Korean tofu poppers
Cons: No info about menus served on the website, No alcoholic drinks/alcohol free drinks expensive, They require a deposit to book a table.
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AlfieV
Points +940
Just so. Alcohol free and vegan - Edit
What a nice place to be. Nice food and staff. Nice interior. Had a cheese and chilli burger, fries and cocoa coconut (huge) cake. Weizbier to drink. Amazing
Read morePros: Nice, Vegan, Alcohol free
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TappingVegan
Points +348
Nice little vegan spot - Edit
Stumbled across this place, lovely little vegan spot. We went with the small plates but the burgers looked fantastic also.
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cham_eleon
Points +34
Great vegan spot - Edit
Went here a couple of weeks ago with some friends. Fantastic vegan spot with excellent food and a great atmosphere.
Read moreHad the roast on a Sunday and loved it. They sadly didn’t have any yorkshires so I will be returning the next time I’m in Manchester.
Pros: Great food, Nice atmosphere, Good service
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jamiedodger
Points +41
My Fav in Manc - Edit
I am a reoccurring customer to Wholesome Junkies - they never disappoint!! From Hinterland Bar, Beatherder festival, to the old spot near Victoria station.. Delicious burgers and sides! I tried the classic burger with the gluten free bun recently, amazing. Prices aren’t cheap, but it’s well worth it as a treat, and great to support a local business!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-05-20
Pros: Completely Vegan
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Windcheetah
Points +156
100% Vegan - Edit
I did not eat there, but just answered the question that was asked.
Read moreIs it still Vegan??
Well, the bottom of the menu outside says "YES! everything is vegan and alcohol-free"
I did not ask, but as it says in the board, you have to assume it is true!!!
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rosieposy
Points +81
Incredible vegan food - Edit
Been here twice now, absolutely delicious, I’ve had the truffle burger and Korean tofu bites which were both incredible!
Read more(Note: some drinks contain honey)
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Scotty-O
Points +274
Great Place, Great Food - Edit
Really nice atmosphere and a great burger as well, had the OG with Buffalo sauce, very flavoursome
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Cerxs
Points +180
Perfect vegan treat - Edit
Been following wholesomejunkies for YEARS and finally visited. We ordered almost everything from their smaller menu at Piccadilly Central 🌱 we tried their ‘chilli cheese burger’, ‘cheeseburger egg rolls’, mac and cheese, salt and pepper chicken and fries, plus we tried their truffle mayo and their chilli mayo- this was SO good. Absolutely delicious, if I could’ve bought that truffle mayo on its own bottled up I would’ve. We even tried their desserts- I had the biscoff cheese cake and my partner tried the sticky toffee pudding.
Read moreWe will definitely have to go back to their main store next time we’re in Manchester
Pros: Incredible vegan junk food, Lovely staff
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LettuceMuncher
Points +1897
Northern Vegan Festival 2025 - Edit
These guys did a pop up at NVF. The burgers were fantastic. Hope to make it to their restaurant next time I'm in Manchester.
Read morePros: Amazing burgers!
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Joycee
Points +66
Delicious - Edit
So so good we had to dig in before we could take the photo. We had the mac and cheese, the tofu bites, the chikn wings and the kimchi burger to share, and were full ro the brim by the end.
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immywatts
Points +80
A must if you’re in Manchester!!! - Edit
The menu was so impressive!! Me and my husband ordered of the bites section and got:
Read more-Korean poppers
-Tiwainese beefless rolls
-Thai tots
-Mac n cheese
-Chikn wings
Can’t recommend what we ate enough!! And this place has the best atmosphere
Pros: Food, Decor , Gift shop
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abcdefgharley
Points +385
Great vegan fast food - Edit
Tried these at Nottingham Vegan Festival and wish their restaurant was closer as the burger was really tasty. They had huge queues for their stall too so they're obviously very popular.
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VeganVVitch
Points +1005
Delicious burger! - Edit
Absolutely loved this burger! It had a truffle mayonnaise on which was to die for! My partner asked to add some different things to his burger and they were more than accommodating! Would like to go back and try more from the menu!
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thedarkproject
Points +156
Great burger - Edit
Had a great chick’n burger yesterday, just as good as I remember from the previous location long ago.
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SlickVik
Points +455
Wholesome Junkies @ Hinterland - Edit
Second time at Wholesome Junkies in the Hinterland alcohol free bar. I love the relaxing atmosphere in here, it’s very friendly, cosy design inside. I had the Korean tofu poppers with mac and cheese, both very tasty. Deciding what to order is the hardest part as everything sounds delicious! I highly recommend this spot - also book if you can as it’s a popular spot.
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jessiedhal
Points +577
Amazing in every way - Edit
Absolutely loved this place. A really lovely and calm atmosphere and kind and welcoming staff.
Read moreThe food was delicious and the vegan hot chocolate was amazing!
Will definitely be coming back here, great to see they now have a restaurant too!
Pros: Amazing food, Autistic friendly environment , Hot chocolate
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BeardedlittleV
Points +32
Cheesuz wept! - Edit
Wow, this place is incredible!
Read moreFeels like junk food but it really is not, just blooming delicious vegan food, packed with flavour, served by lovely, friendly folks, and all washed down with non alcoholic beer!
Honestly i was heaven, can't wait to go back #Veganuary
Pros: Beautiful cosy atmosphere, Friendly, helpful staff, The amazing food options!
Cons: Tucked away, almost hidden
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stulave
Points +1804
The burgers and hot chocolates are just delicious - Edit
This vegan restaurant is well worth a visit. Today had the festive burger (which came with gravy) and hot chocolate, just delicious 🤤 Also, friendly staff and a really nice vibe!
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Megw95
Points +58
Best burger I've ever had - Edit
Great atmosphere, friendly staff, delicious food.
Read moreI got the Chilli cranberry burger with the chicken patty, it was incredible. Lots of sauce, the patty was crunchy on the outside but not dry in the middle. 10/10.
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pennylane1711
Points +82
Very friendly and very delicious - Edit
very cozy restaurant with very nice service and very tasty food, the Stollen Buns are highly recommended
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sir-george
Points +80
Super location and restaurant - Edit
Über eine kleine Treppe gelangt man in dieses tolle Restaurant im Untergeschoss.
Read moreDa es komplett vegan ist, kann man die Karte rauf und runter bestellen. Wir sind am Sonntag Vormittag dort gewesen und haben sofort einen Platz bekommen. Das Essen war super. Wir kommen gern wieder.
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LezTravelVegan
Points +548
Goodness me - Edit
Blooming marvellous place and I've been completely alcohol free for 2 years, vegan over 8. This place was made for me!
Read morePros: No alcohol , All vegan, Nice staff
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EEvans
Points +203
Super festive feast - Edit
So glad WJ is back and what a location! I visited with my friend for our annual WJ festive meal and it did not disappoint.
Read moreWe all had the festive burger which was divine and I tried a bit of everyone's starters from the Xmas set menu. Absolutely 🤌🏼
Pros: Really creative dishes , Cosy atmosphere, Junk food that isn't really 'junk'
Cons: Sorry, no cons
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