IT’S Veganuary this month - and a number of supermarkets, cafe’s, restaurants, and shops in the county have joined in to encourage people to swap to a plant-based diet as part of a New Year’s Resolution.

And in Cumbria, there are a number of great places which serve up a variety of delicious vegan dishes.

Here at the News & Star, we asked readers to share their favourite places in the north and west of the county on our Facebook and Twitter pages - with a huge response.

In no particular order, here are a number of the best places, as recommended by you, our readers.

1: KAT’S KITCHEN, KESWICK

The vegan restaurant, on Main Street, collected a number of rave reviews from readers.

Cerian Enya said: “Kat’s Kitchen in Keswick. It is amazing and the staff are absolutely delightful.”

Lauren Beaty said: “Ran by the most lovely lady ever!

“Brilliant smoothies and great food as well!”

2: THE PLOUGH INN, WREAY

The restaurant, located near the M6 just south of Carlisle, was recommended by Jane Kirby.

She said: “The Plough Inn, Wreay, do veggie burgers, fajitas, starters and mains on their special boards and have vegan options too.

“For bigger parties over 10 and pre-ordered they have a full vegan menu available on request.”

3: ALLONBY TEA ROOM, MARYPORT

The tea room, and gift shop, located at The Square in the west of the county, was highly recommended by several readers for their vegan options.

Gary Sarah Mcarthur said: “Allonby Tea Room is highly recommended, love this place.”

4: FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD, CARLISLE

The gourmet grocery shop, on Crosby Street, Carlisle, serves a range of vegan products, from cupboard essentials to chocolates.

Rachael Rheinback said: “They even order in what you need if they don’t have it.”

Dawn Thompson-Howard said: “Food, Glorious Food for chocolate, treats, dairy-free cheese, etc!”

5: VEEVA!, COCKERMOUTH

The coffee shop, on Station Road, offers a number of gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options.

Rachel Tate said: “VeeVa in Cockermouth has a veggie selection but also then accommodate me in making any of their other offerings veggie too, especially breakfast.”

6: EVA’S ORGANICS, ROWELTOWN

The Roweltown company, who pride themselves on local, healthy, organic fruit and vegetables, was recommended by Holly Horsley.

She posted: “Start the new year by ordering a fruit and veg box from Eva’s Organics, they also have amazing Organic Apple Juice which can be found in many cafes across Cumbria including Kat’s Kitchen of Keswick.”

7: CROWN & THISTLE, ROCKCLIFFE

David Davidson said: “The Crown and Thistle at Rockcliffe.

“The vegetarian and vegan meals are outstanding.”

8: THE SCREES, NETHER WASDALE

Vicky Johnston said: “The Screes in Nether Wasdale. A really extensive veggie and vegan menu, innovative and beautifully cooked and presented. Delicious.”