Plantarium Cafe: Vegan Restaurant Review

Stratford-upon-Avon, UK

I loved everything about England, especially the vegan food, but my favorite place we visited was Stratford-upon-Avon. Our theater-themed trip of course had to include a trip to the birthplace of Shakespeare! 

The town itself was full of interesting shops, including vintage and antique shops where I not only found some great records, but the best souvenirs of the trip for my husband and older daughter. 

Around the corner from where the rest of my omnivorous travel companions were enjoying a meal and tea, there was an unassuming little vegan cafe called Plantarium. One of the highlights of our side trip to Stratford-upon-Avon, this gem delivered the best vegan meal of the entire trip. 

As the place where my companions were having tea did not have any vegan options for me, I asked if I could bring a vegan meal to enjoy with their tea and a pint of cider. They happily obliged. 

I’m typically overwhelmed by an all-vegan menu, so I asked for a suggestion for my meal. The girl helping me first asked how hungry I was. We had been exploring the town for a few hours, so I was famished. But instead of ordering one of their larger meals, I opted for a toastie and a slice of cake. 

A toastie is kind of like a grilled cheese on steroids. The one I ordered had spinach and vegan chorizo. 

To make up for what I assumed would be a smallish sandwich, I added a slice of one of the three amazing cakes on the counter. I took her suggestion of white chocolate blackberry. 

I ordered for takeaway, not emotionally prepared for what I was about to reveal. I sat down at the table, opened my sandwich, and immediately gasped. It was so beautiful! And my omnivorous friends were instantly jealous. 

Not only was it beautiful, but it was also absolutely delicious! I definitely had to have a moment after that first bite. 

The rainbow bread was made by local bakery Panem in honor of Pride Month!

The cake was also yummy, and the slice was so large that I had to share. No one who tasted it believed that it was vegan.

If your travels take you to the UK to see all things Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon, then you simply must visit Plantarium Cafe!

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Have you ever visited Straford-upon-Avon? I’d love to hear about it!

As always, I hope you all are safe and healthy.