Day 21: vegan treats

This week I wanted to explore what vegan options there were in local cafes.
I have a massive sweet tooth but some of the vegan desserts I’ve tried in the past have tasted slightly off as I could tell it was missing certain ingredients.
I decided to visit Bear Lemon in Drumcondra as they are an all-vegan cafe and only a short walk from the college. It was nice knowing I could have anything in the display case and wasn’t limited to a small section of the menu. One thing that intrigued me was their vegan croissants. I didn’t think croissants could be made vegan due to the large amount of butter needed but this one was actually one of the nicest croissants I’ve had. I promise this isn’t an ad! It was really flakey and soft like a normal croissant and there was no weird texture or after taste. Also pictured is a vegan carrot cake that was equally delicious but unfortunately didn’t quite survive the trip back in my bag.
I think supporting local businesses that align with my beliefs and goals is important. not only does it support the local economy and people who are trying to make a difference to the planet, but it will also make eating plant based more accessible to people in the area. People who might not have ever thought about cutting out dairy could change their minds about how good vegan food can taste. It could also make people consider going vegetarian or vegan even if they don’t know about the benefits for the environment. The success of plant based cafes and restaurants will prove that there is a demand for vegan options and this will force more traditional restaurants to add more than just one or two veggie options to the menu, creating a ripple of change.