Wholesome Junkies in Manchester

What place for food if you are vegan and, for those that aren’t (my husband) the food is so delicious. The sauces are on point. We had burgers, two chilli and a classic and, sides of kimchi tots, Korean flavoured and the house fries. I honestly can’t described how tasty each and every bite was on the palette. Can’t wait to return ❤️

I love wholesome junkies! I go all the time any opportunity and I’m always taking my mates who have never been before so they can try. SUCH good food! Amazing I have never had a bad meal and must have been 10+ times. The staff are always so nice and accommodating as well. Must eat place in Manchester for vegans and none vegans! Thank you wholesome junkies 🙂

Food was great and staff were very accommodating considering i had a train in 10 minutes! Its a little costly but very tasty. Tater tots were great and the borgur was tasty! Whole meal was demolished once i got on the train

Wow! What an amazing discovery today. First time in Manchester and looking for a quick tasty lunch near the AO arena and stumbled across this wonderful cafe. Sat outside in the sunshine in a quiet side street. Food absolutely delicious - all plant based but 7 happy meat eaters were incredibly content here! Staff were super friendly and helpful. Can’t recommend enough!

Superb food, happily accommodated our family of seven, and catered to the special requests of our three year old. Lots of options; everyone left well fed and happy. Unsure if dogs are welcome inside, but there are outside tables in good weather regardless. Excellent chips! 7 minute walk to the Victoria entrance of the AO Arena.

We’ve been wanting to come here for ages and finally made it happen today. We were not disappointed. To start with, our server was lovely (I’m sorry we didn’t get your name, lady in the fabulous glasses). We ordered a couple of small plates (tofu and gyozas), two burgers (the OG and the truffle) and a side of fries. Wow! It was all amazing. It wasn’t the cheapest, but for such exceptional food we thought it was worth it. We will definitely be back. Love supporting vegan indies. Keep up the great work x

The food here is great and I love the concept, but honestly I was floored when the bill came and it was £45 for two burgers, two cans of coke and a small bowl of tater tots! £45!!! We came here thinking it was a cheap place for a quick bite to eat rather than going out for an actual meal. We could have had a proper meal in our favourite place in Chinatown for the same price. I understand that everything has gone up, but it's just not affordable to pay this much for two burgers! I'd love to say I will come again, but I can't afford it unfortunately.

Wholesome Junkies is always great! Went recently for burgers - I had a classic beef-style patty with burger sauce and pickles while my two friends had a chicken-style burger. They liked that it was mushroom instead of fake chicken, and my burger was amazing as always (I order it every time I go). We also had kimchi cheese loaded tater tots, they change these up pretty often so was nice to try a new flavour. The only way this could get any better is if they started doing ice cream milkshakes!

Amazing meal and options as always, very accommodating for our large group. Delicious Korean burger and the phish bites were phucking phit x

We visited for Lunch and were not disappointed! The food was really good, atmosphere was lovely, decor was nice and colourful and the staff were very nice too. Will definitely come back in future.

9 of us went here today to celebrate my daughter’s birthday. The food was gorgeous, the staff were dedicated and worked so hard to make sure we had everything we needed. Lovely atmosphere and very cosy

Ordered the festive OG burger as a takeaway, and it's one of the nicest vegan burgers I've had! Delicious and loads of interesting choices on the menu too.

The wings (mushroom) were the best I’ve ever had, and the burger was delicious too. I got the truffle chickn burger. I wish I lived in Manchester to come back again.

Food, incredible. Service, incredible. Even if you are not vegan/plant based then I would still highly recommend you eat here! I am just glad its an hour away from me otherwise i'd be skint and fat...

I can't recommend this place highly enough. We were late for our booked table and telephoned as we were stuck in traffic, on the motorway on way to gig at Arena, they were so accommodating. It did take some finding with Google Maps as it is tucked away in an industrial unit, you wouldn't know it once inside though. The service and food was excellent. We didn't have time for dessert but the menu looked fab. Even during the interval at the gig we wondered if we had time to pop back for one of the excellent choices. We are going back next time we are in Manchester.

Just the perfect vegan spot! The staff was lovely and helpful, our waitress Esme helped with everything ❤️ it was one of our friends birthday, so I reached out a few days before if I could bring a birthday cake earlier on during the day. It was no problem, they brought it out and served it to us, making it a perfect surprise for my friend ❤️ really, a great experience all around 💛

Lovely chilled place very Bohemian. Best burger I've ever had. Staff very friendly and great location

I ran this past this place which is quite tucked away whilst staying in Manchester for a few days so decided to go back the next day to try it out. The food and service was amazing and if your vegetarian, vegan or a meat eater you’ll leave feeling very satisfied and full… loved it and will definitely be back! 😊

The food was amazing! It was so full of flavour with a mix of options on the menu. We have the corn ribs, the gyozas, Thai fries, the chilli burger and the truffle burger. They were 100% vegan and 100% delicious. The setting is bright and colourful and the staff really friendly. Also, the staff welcomed our dog and provided a water bowl, even though our dog was not in a friendly mood - thank you to them. Would recommend to you if you like somewhere with an independent style selling delicious food made by lovely people.

Great service, great vibe and great food. All vegan, very clear menu , plenty of choice. The food is very much street style, which is I think the main reason why it works so well. A real pick and mix approach, so you can customise and select what you want. Good selection of drinks too. Chelsea (I think) served us, she was lovely and attentive. No pushy upswell, but able to give us good advice. Will definitely be back, though I guess they may get rammed if there is something on at the arena, so booking ahead is probably advisable. It’s not a big venue, has some outside seating, but could very easily fill up.

This is one of my favourite restaurants in Manchester! I really recommend their Kimchi burger. It’s a very small venue so do book in advance. I love that there is a choice of ‘chicken’ or ‘beef’ patty with every burger option. My non-vegan friends love...

Excellent food, friendly service and a super unique restaurant. This was our first vegan restaurant to cross off in Manchester and the bar was set high from then on. There is a cute aesthetic which could do with a bit of a spruce but gave...

Absolutely amazing vegan food - some of the best we’ve ever eaten! The burgers are phenomenal and the staff are so friendly and pleasant. We will definitely be back next time we are in Manchester!

Cute little restaurant. My husband isn't vegetarian but said that the "beef" was the best burger he has ever had! I had the chicken burger, absolutely lovely. The Thai skin on fries were delicious. Great location for the AO Arena. Really nice, friendly staff there....

Visited yesterday, the booking system was effortless, staff were incredibly friendly, wonderful quirky atmosphere, as for the food, wow! Some of the best vegan food I’ve ever eaten. Delicious! I wish we were closer and I’d visit more often. Keep it up, you’re doing a...

Great vegan fast food! We only had the small plates and a couple of sides (not the burgers) but everything was very tasty and filling!

Such a cute place. Faultless! Fantastic food and to top it off its cruelty free ❤️ whats not to love? Xx

Best vegan/plant based burger I’ve eaten. Got the salt and pepper ‘Chicken burger’ fries, gyozas, then the biscoff cheesecake. All really excellent, staff are ace, service was mint and the place is very cosy. I’d highly recommend a visit here even if you’re not plant...

My daughter, 9, wants to be vegetarian or vegan but isn't sure if the food would be as tasty. I took her here while visiting Manchester and she loved it. Her little brother ate everything put in front of him without complaint too. The lady...

One of the best meals we’ve eaten in a long time. The food is incredible! The flavours are bold and inventive, and each plate was beautifully presented. The atmosphere here is fun yet chilled and we experienced absolutely fantastic service from start to finish, we...

We came to try Wholesome Junkies after seeing it had moved into a proper restaurant near the arena, and I’m so glad we did! The food was absolutely amazing, so tasty and the burgers and sides were a big portion. Took my meat eating partner...

My daughter and myself visited here for lunch as we were in Manchester just for the day and had read the amazing reviews so decided to visit, well no surprise they’re all right, the food is just divine, the cauliflower buffalo wings were one of...

I’ve stopped by Wholesome Junkies for some top vegan desserts: a Biscoff Cake and a Kinder Bueno Brownie. I love the Firefly beverages, also. There’s only a handful of tables, but you can take food away if you wish.

Came and grabbed a couple of burgers to take out, the staff were fantastic, smiles all around the resteraunt. When we got back and started eating, flavour bursts into your mouth with every bite. Such good food, a must try if you're ever in the...

This is a really small restaurant with a couple of additional tables outside too. When we arrived, all the tables were taken, so we had to wait whilst a table became available. The staff were extremely polite and attentive and it wasn’t long before we...

I went there with my partner as he's vegan, we tried a lot different places of vegan burger that either nothing but source or using the fake meat with weird texture. In wholesome junkies, the fake chicken and beef has great texture and right amount...

Myself and my mate decided to take a lunch their which is great. The food was fantastic and positive in my life with good steaming food coming out piping hot. The staff was lovely and nice was good with my hard of hearing is great...

Awesome food with friendly staff and customer service was excellent and I will call back again when I'm next in Warrington

Honestly this place is a must when going Manchester! Me and my partner wen who isn’t vegan and they too adored it! There is so much to choose from from chicken burgers, beef burgers, loaded fries, fries and corn dogs! All vegan!!! The fries are...

Lots of choice, amazing inventions, very tasty, messy burger. Chips were a nice addition, variety of dips and alternative drinks Can’t wait to try another one

Due to Covid, we waited two years to visit this place in the Arndale Centre, but boy was it worth the wait! Friendly service and super tasty vegan junk food that carnivores would love too! We normally chop and change where we eat when we...

Really good mac n cheese and the best vegan cheesecake I've ever had. Loads of people do a biscoff cheesecake but this is next level. My partner had a vegan burger and said the patty was really good, so I'll be trying the burger next!

I have visited this place multiple times since moving to Manchester. Easily my favourite place to eat. The options are amazing and the taste is fantastic. Great value and the portions are great! Tots are crunchy and crispy! Burgers are perfect! I plan to try...

Visited for the first time today. Ordered 2 meal deals - BBQ chick'n bites with tots and chick'n burger with fries. Both meals were absolutely great. Great 'meaty' textures and huge portions. Fantastic sauces too! Absolute proof vegan food tastes good and more people should...

Fresh, tasty and satisfying. I'd ordered a double BBQ burger and shared the 'wings' with my partner. Absolutely mouthwatering and filling! It was also reasonably price. Can not wait to order again!

This was my second time having Wholesome Junkies and once again they absolutely smashed it. We had their food via Fierce Bar, having the Mac Dog and Mac & cheese. It was absolutely incredible, we left feeling full but not overwhelmed by the incredible portions....

Amazing vegan food and lovely friendly staff especially Dan who put in extra effort to suit my allergy. It’s really worth supporting a small business and going to get your food here. My favourites are the fried oyster mushroom (added cheese) and the fake meat...

Great junk vegan food. Chicken burger from oyster mushrooms was delicious. Thai tater tots wow 🤩 Thai Tots Crispy Fried Mash Potato Balls - Salt and Pepper - Sweet Chilli 🌶- Sriracha Mayo - Spring Onions - Sesame Seeds - Lime Wedge. Crispy fried oyster...

Really really great food. Was also served by a lovely Greek lady who gave it that whole exotic continental feel. I ate like Zeus I felt like Zeus.

Guys, I've been vegetarian for 10 years and ate veg food in several places around the world. For me, there is nothing like the Truffle Burger! I will miss it a lot when I leave UK!

Clean, safe and fast is my opinion of these guys! So tasty my meat eating friends rave over the corndog and tatertots. Thank you guys for keeping this shielded vegan fed for the past few weeks 😍

I love this place, the food is amazing! I visit their site at general stores regularly yes it can be a little slow so be prepared to wait 20 minutes for your food but believe me the wait is worth your while, i've never had...

Not even vegan, but love this place. Delicious cauliflower burger and amazing mushroom 'wings'. Went here for lunch quite a lot pre lockdown and looking forward to going back.

The staff are always super friendly and the food is always super delicious. I always leave and know I'll be back soon for more. The KFC burger is my personal favourite and one of the best vegan burgers I've ever eaten!

Ordered from her a few times, and each time it got better and better. Amazing alternatives to junk food classics. Ordered from Deliveroo and the wait time was not long at all. Will definitely be visiting the arndale market for more tasty treats! The corn...

Pfft.. what can I say that hasn’t already been said about this place. From attention to detail on the little ingredients, like their homemade mayos and pickles.. to the presentation that rivals expensive restaurant artistry (EVEN if you get it delivered, I was speechless how...

When I heard they were opening in the Randall I needed to be there. And they didn't disappoint. Same friendly smiley service and the burger.... Oh my days! Had the chikn burger and seriously, no idea why anyone needs meat with this sort of food...

Lovely staff, fantastic food. Would highly recommend going. Best vegan food and creative dishes YUM!

We ordered a take away from the pop up shop in Ancoats general store. My boyfriend waited in a queue of 6 other people. The first two people got served infront of him but then, the 4 people behind him got served. My boyfriend asked...

I have only been veggie for around two months and to be honest haven’t missed nothing except for every now and again a nice juicy burger. Have tried most of the store bought stuff and even a couple of other vegan places but this............ is...

The best food I’ve ever had since going vegan last year. We had the meal deal (meatless burger) for £10 and honestly the flavours with every bite was just amazing. Lovely little dining area outside so you can sit and enjoy the food. The girls...

I tend to come here every few weeks for a naughty treat and to see what new specials they have. I would presume the food isnt the healthiest however it tastes soooo good! Every time i go its very busy but find i dont have...

Got the beefless burger with vegan cheese and onion rings on the burger. Came to well over £8 just for the burger which wasn't very big. This is extortionate for the arndale market. I would have expected it to at least include fries and a...

After spending the last few months adoringly staring at Wholesome Junkies Instagram page, I finally managed to visit their stall in the Arndale during a trip to Manchester with the wife. We both opted for the ‘chickn’ sandwich and a portion of the katsu tots....

Read the good reviews on TA and Happy Cow and went looking for this place for lunch. It is easily found in the Arndale market with seating available but very much sought after. Had the Buffalo grilled cheese sandwich with a side of Jerk Tater...

We had the beefless burger (with the onion rings and cheese) and katsu tater tots. The burger was incredible, one of the best I've had, and very reasonably priced for the quality. The katsu tater tots were heavenly and I'd happily eat these every day...

It’s so good to have a vegan burger place close to work, my lunch breaks just became much more tasty! The service is always great too

I finally found Wholesome Junkies after seeing them on million pound menu and I'm so glad I wasn't disappointed. The KFC burger is gorgeous and nice and spicy. I'm vegetarian, not vegan and I forgot it was a vegan burger because the cheese tasted so...

Wholesome Junkies is owned by Chelsea, whose food I have had the pleasure of eating at various Manchester events and has just moved into a permanent new home in Arndale food market and I was excited to visit for lunch, as they only opened last...