Yes, you beautiful vegetarians and vegans, there are spots in Lincoln where you can enjoy food and drinks without hurting animals. Don't miss the following cafés and restaurants when choosing your next dining place!

1. BAILGATE DELI

Tofu scramble, tempah, mushrooms and tomatoes with toast – that’s just one dish at Bailgate Deli in Lincoln's historic Cathedral Quarter. The small café focuses on vegetarian foods and drinks, but also serves vegan dishes. They try to use seasonal ingredients as available and offer everything from a hot chocolate to raw coconut water, salads, hummus, falafels, cakes and much more.

Bailgate Deli, 4 Gordon Road, Lincoln, Mo–Sa: 9.00am–5.00pm, Su & Bank Holiday: 11.00am–4.00pm, Website

2. CAFÉ SHANTI

Very experimental looking and a wide range of exotic multi-cuisine – Café Shanti invites you to a magical cozy place which is heaven for vegans: from falafel with cranberry sauce to sweet potato fries with lasagne and tasty curries, the café in the centre of Lincoln sells affordable vegan and vegetarian specialities you need to try.

Cafe Shanti, 6 Clasketgate, Lincoln, Mo–Th: 9.30am–5.00pm, Fri–Sa: 9.30am–9.00pm, Su: 12.00pm–4.00pm, Website (Menu)

3. ELENA’S KITCHEN

Hidden on West Parade, Elena’s Kitchen offers proper English-Italian food, good Italian coffee and a welcoming staff making you feel like home. “Coming into my kitchen is like coming into my heart” is the owners idea of the café. As everything is fresh and handmade, don’t hesitate to ask for vegan options – it definitely is possible. Friday-tip: Between 5 and 8 you can order pizza (vegan possible) for in or take-away.

Elena’s Kitchen, 63 West Parade, Mo–Fr: 9am–3pm, Friday-Pizza: 5pm–8pm, Sa: 9.30am–1pm, Facebook

4. PIMENTO TEA ROOMS

On Steep Hill you can enjoy tea and coffee on two floors at Pimento Tearooms. Next to drinks the café offers a vegetarian and vegan menu including daily specials. Having a cozy get together with your friends? Book a whole tea room for you and your friends!

Pimento Tea Rooms, 27 Steep Hill, Lincoln, Mo–Su: 10am–5pm, Facebook

5. RISING CAFE – FROM THE RUBBLE

Wanna enjoy tea time or a handy dish at a cozy vintage place? The Rising Café in the courtyard of Alive Church offers vegan scones, salads, roast butternut squash with vegan feta and more. Pre-book and let them know you’re coming and be sure they are prepared for the vegan stomach.

Alive, Newland, Lincoln, Mo–Fr: 11am–3.30pm, Sa: 10.30am–4pm, Website (Menu)

6. CASTLE VIEW INDIAN CUISINE

Historic View and Traditional Indian Cuisine – could there be a better combination? Castle View Indian Cuisine serves authentic Indian food and offers around 16 vegetarian/vegan dishes you need to try: chick peas cooked with garlic and ginger or potatoes with spicy cooked cauliflower!

Castle View Indian Cuisine, 11 Union Rd, Lincoln, Mo–Su: 11am–5pm, Website (Menu)

7. THAILAND NO.1

At Thailand No.1 you can order and dine healthy, delicious and traditional Thai food with some unusual dishes like Mock duck (made from wheat flour) spicy cooked with Thai fresh herbs or dry aromatic red curry with vegetables in coconut milk and lime leaves – dive into Thai cuisine and enjoy cruelty-free.

Thailand Number One, 80 Bailgate, Lincoln, Mo–Sa: 12pm–2.30pm + 6pm–11pm, Website (Menu)

8. WAGAMAMA

The well-known japanese restaurant chain Wagamama can’t be left out: It’s tasty, fresh and right at Brayford Wharf, where you can have a nice view while eating wok-fried greens or a warm tofu chilli salad. Choose out of 15 vegan dishes!

Wagamama, Brayford Wharf North, Lincoln, Mo–Su: 11.30am–11pm, Website (Menu)

9. JEWS HOUSE RESTAURANT

Awarded Gold by Lincolnshire Today for outstanding quality and service, the Jews House Restaurant offers exquisite food when you want to spend some money on very good food (or your parents are visiting). Between Rib and Beef you can find vegetarian and vegan dishes like a Jerusalem Artichoke Soup with Chestnuts, Truffle Cream and Toasted Brioche – if you feel being extra treated, this is your place to dine.

Jews House Restaurant, 15 The Strait, Lincoln, Th: 7–9.30pm, Wed–Sa: 12pm–2pm + 7–9.30pm, Website