Want to know the best supermarkets for vegans UK... Here is a complete guide to help you find the best place to buy vegan food !
In this blog post, I will cover all the best supermarkets for vegans so that if you're in the UK, you will know the best place to buy vegan food!
I have also done some research and below we have a price comparison of all vegan UK products in the supermarkets.
As a vegan myself, I wouldn't to pay more for a vegan product if the exact same or pretty similar product is available elsewhere for cheaper.
What are the best supermarkets in the UK for vegan products?
ALDI is the best supermarket to shop at if you are looking for vegan products that are both affordable and high quality. While their selection is already impressive, adding some unique vegan treats from other supermarkets like Tescos, Asda, Sainsbury's, M&S or Morrison can make your vegan shopping experience even better as each of these stores has its own range of vegan products.
Shopping at ALDI followed by one of these stores ensures that you have a wide and delicious selection of vegan food items to choose from.
The method of combining two supermarkets to fulfill your weekly vegan shop is quite common and saves you money overall. As a vegan, I do this and according to Vegan Reddit users, it is clear other vegans find this to be a great solution to have a great variety of vegan products on a budget!
Below we have all the best vegan ranges and the best supermarkets For Vegans UK !
BEST SUPERMARKETS FOR VEGANS UK
Best Dairy Free Milk Alternatives in UK Supermarkets:
This picture has all the best dairy free milk alternatives in the UK Supermarkets with price comparisons, more infomation below.
If you're looking for the best dairy free milk alternatives in the UK, Plenish's Coconut Milk stands out from the rest with its rich, velvety texture and naturally sweet flavor. Supermarkets such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Asda all stock Plenish alongside other great plant-based milks like Oatly Oat Milk, Rude Health Almond Milk, and Barista Style Dairy Free Milks.
While the supermarkets are a good source for finding these delicious vegan products, it’s worth noting that their store-branded coconut milks are typically around half the price compared to popular brand like Plenish.
So while not quite as tasty or high quality as e.g Plenish, they can still provide a great alternative if you’re watching your wallet.
" Hemp milk is made from the seeds of the Cannabis sativa plant. While the beverage doesn’t have any psychoactive effects, it provides more healthy fats and protein than other plant milks"
- Anne Danahy
Sainsbury's and Tesco both sell a nice healthy hemp milk option 'Good Hemp Creamy Seed Milk' for £1.65 in both supermarkets. Asda has other good hemp milk options and Aldi does not sell hemp milk. Hemp milk has a sutle taste, most similar to the flavour of soy milk as its they are both unoffensive in flavour but not exactly tasty like sweetened oat milk or coconut milk.
Gluten Free and Vegan Milk Brand Guide (Oatly Milk is Only Gluten Free In the US)
Best Vegan Cheese Alternatives in UK Supermarkets:
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With the vegan cheese market in the UK blooming, the price comparison shows that there isn't much difference detected across supermarkets.
Tesco's, Sainsbury's and Asda have mostly identical prices while Aldi slightly cheaper.
All of these establishments offer fantastic cheese alternatives to nurish cream cheese, which is becoming incredibly popular among vegan-friendly connoisseurs.
In addition, these supermarket mature cheddar vegan cheeses melt nicely and possess similar tastes to more well-known brands like Violite Epic Mature and Chatedal City Plant Based Cheese.
In 2023, it is clear that supermarket vegan cheeses has become the best option for vegans who are seeking out the most affordable options.
Best Vegan Ready to Eat Wraps in UK Supermarkets
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Ready to eat vegan wraps are becoming increasingly popular in UK supermarkets, with many having similar prices. They make a perfect snack, being quick and relatively healthy - much better than fried fast food, of course.
Based on vegan duck wrap taste, it seems they are all quite similar in flavour, though my current favorite is the Aldi variety due to its slightly lower cost.
Additionally, many of the major supermarkets offer meal deals with these vegan wraps as options - Asda, Sainsbury's and Tescos all provide UK vegan meal deals. It's definitely becoming easier than ever to fuel up on healthier snacks when out and about!
Best Supermarket Vegan Pizzas in UK (price comparison):
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When looking for the best supermarket vegan pizzas in the UK, my personal favourite is the White Rabbit range offered by Sainsbury's. Not only are they completely gluten-free, but they taste great and can easily be flavoured up with a hot sauce or flavorful sauce on top.
Of course, if you are truly on a budget then Aldi's vegan pizza range is worth considering. They offer some unique flavours like 'Jackfruit' that have recieved great reviews from vegan reddit users.
As you can see above overall the Supermarket own brand vegan pizzas are cheaper then the other vegan brands that they stock in store.
Best Vegan Ready Meals In UK Supermarkets Comparison:
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Tesco, Asda, Aldi all offer the best affordable UK vegan ready meals under £2. The only difference between them is that Sainsbury's and M&S version is a bit more pricey.
Nevertheless, the Sainsbury's vegan ready meals are still delicious and worth the extra cents.
In addition to be being cheaper in price compared to its counterparts, Aldi have a massive range of vegan ready meals that makes it hard for other supermarkets to compete with in terms of pricing!
So if you're looking for best options concerning vegan burgers, sausages and frozen dinners, any of the five of the top supermarkets above have your back!
Best Vegan Cakes In UK Supermarkets:
This picture has all the best vegan cakes in the UK Supermarkets with price comparisons, more infomation below.
The best vegan cakes in UK supermarkets are found in Tescos, Sainsburys, Aldi, Asda and M&S. Although the range of vegan options can vary with price, there will always be some basic vegan cakes available in each store at around £3.
For more luxurious cakes, all the UK supermarkets mentioned above offer a more elaborate selection of cakes at slightly higher prices which make for a perfect vegan birthday cake- though you can expect top quality!
It's worth noting that many of these supermarkets carry similar products and brands as each other such as popular vegan UK cake brands below:
- Oggs Vegan Victoria Sponge Cakes
- Ogg Vegan Chocolate Fudge Cakes
- Just Love Foods Vegan Vanilla Cake
- Just Love Foods Vegan Chocolate Cake
- Bosh Ultimate Chocolate Cake
So wherever you choose to shop for your vegan cake cravings, you're guaranteed a great selection of options.
However, M&S is limited when it comes to providing vegan cake options compared to the other supermarkets mentioned here.
Best Supermarket Vegan Ice Cream UK:
This picture has all the best Supermarket vegan ice creams in the UK with price comparisons, more infomation below.
UK supermarkets best vegan ice creams are undoubtedly those at Tesco's, Asda, Sainsburys and Aldi.
These supermarkets offer the best range of vegan ice cream options, excluding Marks and Spencers who have limited and more expensive offerings that don't quite measure up.
Of course, budget wise, Asda and Aldi stand out as more affordable choices for vegan friendly ice cream.
Tescos, Sainsbury's and Asda do stock some vegan ice cream brands identical to each other which includes; vegan magnums, vegan cornettos and vegan ben & jerry's.
It's also worth noting that each store offers unique variants of vegan ice cream too, so you can further explore the many delicious options!
Ultimately, when it comes to best dairy free ice creams from UK supermarkets it really come down to both your budget and personal preference as each supermarket has an impressive selection of delicious vegan treats to enjoy.
How to Shop for Vegan Products in UK Supermarkets:
Shopping for vegan food has become increasingly easy with the introduction of all of these great vegan brands available in UK supermarkets
Popular Vegan products such as Ogg's cakes, Alpro milk and Violite cheese are sold in most stores which increases the convenience factor even further.
There are lots of specific vegan ranges which can only be found in particular supermarkets - White Rabbit being an example available exclusively at Sainsbury's.
Finally, each supermarket also offers its own unique range of private-label brands meaning shoppers have access an even greater assortment of delicious plant-based choices.
Here are all the UK Supermarkets own Vegan Ranges:
Asda's OMV Plant-Based vegan range.
Aldi's Plant Menu vegan range and Earth’s Grown Vegan Range
Sainsbury’s Plant Pioneers Vegan Range
Morrison's V Taste vegan range
Tesco's Plant Chef and Wicked Kitchen vegan range.
Marks & Spencers Plant Kitchen
Lidl's Own-Brand Vegan Range Vemondo
Iceland No Bull Vegan Range
Co op GRO Range
Ocado Vegan
Shopping for vegan food in the UK can be overwhelming due to the wide variety of supermarket options and products on offer.
From mainstream supermarkets such as Tesco, to luxury stores like Marks & Spencer and Waitrose, there's something to suit all needs, appetites, and budgets.
Whether you opt for traditional treats like vegan sausage rolls or more exotic dishes featuring vegan-friendly ingredients, there's sure to be something for everyone. And don't forget about online shopping!
If you've tried any UK vegan products, let us know in the comments below, I would love to hear your opinions and it also helps readers who are on the look out to try something new at their local supermarket