Vegan and vegetarian food on campus

Plant-based options at Cardiff University

Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian or simply looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your week, our cafés and restaurants are the place to be.

Our commitment to sustainability, healthy eating, and inclusivity means that you can find plant-based food and drink options in all of our cafés and restaurants on campus.

From the rolls in our meal deals and pastries at breakfast to alternative milk options for your hot and cold drinks, we make sure our menus reflect our diverse students.

Don’t believe us? Check out our weekly menus.

Not to mention that you can always rely on our fully vegan and vegetarian café, Green Shoots.  Green Shoots Café has the largest variety of plant-forward dishes, so you can expect to see plenty of fresh veggies, whole grains, seeds and pulses on the menu. It even won an award at the Green Gown Awards 2024

3 reasons to incorporate more plant-based dishes into your week

Even if you aren’t vegan or vegetarian, it can be a smart move to start planning more plant-based food into your diet – without giving up the foods you love. Here’s why:

1. It’s good for the planet: the food industry is a huge contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, but with a few simple swaps (like one or two veggie meals a week) it’s one of the easiest ways to help reduce your environmental footprint.
2. Despite the myths, it’s really tasty: many people think that plant-based dishes are mostly bland, but this couldn’t be further from the truth, the possibilities are endless with these ingredients.
3. You might feel better for it: you can get all of the nutrients you need from a balanced vegan diet, from plant-based protein to powerful antioxidants, over time the health benefits can really add up.

Check out our delicious vegan and vegetarian dishes across campus to give it a try!