VEGANUARY is back for its ninth year, encouraging people to live a more sustainable lifestyle.

The annual movement challenges people to go vegan throughout January, with more than half a million people from more than 200 parts of the world getting involved last year.

Launched in 2014, Veganuary has grown over the years with people getting involved for many reasons including: health, dietary needs, environment, and for animals.

We asked our readers on Facebook where they thought the best places for vegan food were in Penarth - here’s five popular suggestions…

Ocho Lounge

Ocho Lounge, on Winsdor Road, proved popular for vegan food. Helen Donovan said it has an “interesting menu” and Karen described it as her go to place, adding that it “consistently has the best options”. This café/bar also has options for meat eaters, along with gluten-free, with people able to dine in or takeaway.

Find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/OchoLounge

The Galley

The Galley, in Penarth Marina, is an award-winning café which offers vegan and non-vegan options, including breakfasts.

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Hayley Clare said: “The best vegan breakfast in Penarth has to be The Galley – amazing.”

Along with vegan breakfasts and brunches The Galley has gluten free breakfasts and brunches. Find out more at www.thegalleypenarth.co.uk

Waterloo Tea

Waterloo Tea, on Stanwell Road, offers vegan and gluten free options catering to different dietary needs. Clare Charlson said: “Waterloo Tea are so lovely and always have yummy vegan food!”

Mathew Cochrane added: “Waterloo [Tea] do nice vegan lunch options.”

Find out more about at www.waterlootea.com

Pickford’s Galley & Bar with Rooms

Pickford’s Galley & Bar with Rooms, on The Esplanade, is not exclusively vegan but has vegan options, with their food freshly prepared and cooked to order. They offer milk alternatives for hot drinks, along with “amazing” home-made vegan Welsh cakes.

Check out their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pickfordsGalley

The Crêpe Escape

The Crêpe Escape, on Glebe Street, is ideal for those with a sweet tooth and has won numerous awards including Dessert Outlet of the Year 2018.

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They offer vegan options, including a sweet grazing box with delivery and collection options included and Covid safety measures currently in place.

Find out more on their website at www.orderscrepeescape.co.uk