Popular UK Chain Caffé Nero Now Offers Even More Vegan Menu Items!

Has anyone else noticed that major coffee and food chains in the UK seem to be hopping all aboard the sustainable plant-based train over the past few weeks? Whereas just a few years ago finding even one or two plant-based items on a chain menu seemed like a far-fetched dream, soon restaurants that don’t offer any vegan or allergy-friendly options will be the minority.

Nando’s and Carluccio’s know what’s up, for example. And latest to expand their vegan menu selections is top UK coffee chain, Caffé Nero.

‘Our Vegan range is expanding!’ Caffé Nero wrote on its Facebook.

The new vegan menu, which launches November 2, includes items such as the Sweet Potato Falafel and Beetroot Hummus Wrap, which features sweet potato falafel with beetroot hummus and a red cabbage and carrot slaw, pictured above, as well as vegan mince pies, and a vegan apple and blackberry currant wrap.

Mango chunks, a fruit salad, soy porridge, a falafel, chestnut and slaw wrap, dark chocolates, fruit and nut mixes, and an orzo pasta and Mediterranean veg soup will also be available.

Which of the above new items sounds best to you?

Make Your Own Cafe Fare at Home

It’s cold outside, and even if you’re not in the UK, you can still cozy up to some warming treats that pair perfectly with a cup of coffee. Here are some recommendations, courtesy of our Food Monster App.

Savory sweet potato wraps

Roasted Sweet Potato and Cauliflower Hummus Wraps by Tracey Tytko are packed with soft, savory sweet potatoes, tender smokey cauliflower, velvety hummus, and a hearty kale salad. This wrap has everything you need for lunch in a portable form.

Pie-in-a-Bar

That’s right. Blackberry and thyme. Together. In Blackberry Thyme Crumble Bars by Emma D’Alessandro. But really they’re like a pie that you can eat with your hands. And we all know food is more fun when you can hold it.

Mince Pies

These Gingerbread Mince Pies by Rachel Clarke outdo themselves in taste. They can be filled with whatever type of mincemeat you like, whether it’s grandma’s classic recipe or mincemeat from a jar and they’re topped with homemade gingerbread and a sprinkle of confectioners’ sugar to make them look snowy. Be sure to double the batch because it’s guaranteed that people will want seconds!

For more cafe-minded vegan treats, check out Steeped in Deliciousness: 5 Ways to Make Coffee Cake.

We also highly recommend downloading our Food Monster App, which is available for both Android and iPhone, and can also be found on Instagram and Facebook. The app has more than 8,000 plant-based, allergy-friendly recipes, and subscribers gain access to ten new recipes per day. Check it out!

Lead image source: Caffè Nero/Facebook