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The row over the price of a vegan breakfast from a West Bridgford cafe has become a hot debate the world over.

From Arnold to Aberdeen and Australia to America, the Nottingham Post’s story about a vegan woman unhappy with being charged £7 for a “pathetic” plate of vegetables has made headlines around the world.

Even online entertainment news site LADbible got in on the act.

And it seemed everybody had an opinion on the subject after Susan Hart complained about the disparity of prices between a vegan breakfast and full English.

Her plate - baked beans, tomato, mushrooms and bubble and squeak - cost £7, while the meat version with bacon, sausage, egg and black pudding cost just 50p more at Copper, a popular eatery in West Bridgford.

(Image: Susan Hart)

Yahoo 7’s coverage in Australia prompted thousands of comments with harsh criticism directed towards vegans and the majority leaping to the defence of the cafe.

Pauley Bessant said: “Vegans moan like hell if they don't get what they want just like the petulant children they are! She's lucky the cafe bent over backwards to accommodate HER CHOICE of diet! They should tell her not to bother coming back. Why should they alter their menu when she KNEW it wasn't a vegan cafe?"

Others said veganism was a choice so people following that way of life should put up and shut up.

Adele Trezise said: “Vegan is a choice, not like gluten free being a medical requirement, get over it.”

Then there were those who pointed out there were worse problems going on in the world. Georgie Hemi-Wharekawa said: “Better things to squabble about than a vegan breakfast, farout!!!!! There's a hurricane coming down on people, geez!!!!

With the cost of living being so high in Australia, residents are clearly happier paying a lot more for their breakfast.

RobnDonna Davenport said: “Lot of food for $11.40, I'd be happy, cheap as chips.”

Daily Record readers in Scotland were offended by the lack of meat.

Martin McNaughton said: “I’d feel ripped off with no bacon, black pudding & potato scone... and as for the lack of a fried egg. I'd call the cops.”

There wasn’t much sympathy either from Margaret Drain who added: “Go and eat grass.”

But Susan did garner some support. Food Drink Writer said on Twitter: "Hate how putting #vegan label = price hike.”

Tracey Dunn agreed with Susan. “Vegan meals are generally poor and expensive.”

Colossie Church said: "I have a BSc Hons in Food Industry. I would have kicked up a fuss too. I would have been expected to pay three quid including a drink with that meal. It is also poorly presented.”

Stevie Mallyon said: "£2.99 sounds more like it, there's no vegan bacon/sausage."

Meat eaters didn't care. Calvin Singleton said: "I nearly spat my bacon sandwich out I was laughing so much."

Readers also had plenty of tips where Susan could find a value-for-money breakfast.

Christy Fearn said: “Go to The Avenues cafe in Sneinton market! Slap up breakfast, meat/veggie/ vegan same price £4.50 and you get LOADS plus a mug of tea, coffee or juice! Brilliant value!! Go there all the time. Don't bother with those pretentious caffs.”

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