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When you're a vegetarian, it can be hard to find a place that caters to your diet - and your tastebuds.

Although vegan and vegetarian cafés seem to be popping up all the time, it can be difficult sorting the wheat from the chaff.

So we've put together a roster of vegetarian places right across the county to try.

From Gloucester to Barnsley and Cheltenham to Chipping Campden, there's many places tucked away in amongst the rolling hills and breathtaking scenery of Gloucestershire.

Here's 25 of the best in no particular order:

1. The Crow's Nest

This Gloucester café (dubbed a hidden gem by yours truly) is a fantastic place for vegetarian lunches. The lunches are carried away in cardboard boxes and the menu boasts quiches along with a selection of salads, including a gorgeous potato salad made with Greek yogurt and a spinach and cheese quiche that goes perfectly with it.

33 Westgate St, Gloucester GL1 2NW

2. Star Anise Café

There's no rebellion to be seen for this Stroud café, which not only caters for vegetarians, vegans and gluten-free diets but also holds community-run events and provides opportunities for local people.

The menu includes options like the vegan breakfast, tofu on toast and the hummous platter - you can't get more vegetarian that that.

1 Gloucester St, Stroud GL5 1QG

3. The Hungry Bean

Another restaurant hailed by Gloucestershire Live as perhaps the best breakfast in Gloucestershire, this café is tucked away in Kingsholm - unfortunate, as if it was closer to the centre and more visible it would be hiving.

As it is, the chilled atmosphere is a welcome change to the noise of the high street and the creative menu is gorgeous - shakshuka and baked eggs are just one of the options.

1 St Catherine St, Gloucester GL1 2BS

4. The Find

Although a recent addition to Cheltenham, this is no average coffee shop. The vegetarian options are made fresh on site and displayed in the large glass case by the till.

They have an entire vegetarian/vegan menu so you won't be whittled down to a few options.

20 Regent St, Cheltenham GL50 1HE

5. Daylesford Farm

The ethos of the Daylesford Farm is serving delicious food with ethically made ingredients.

It's not just celebrities you can spot here- it's also a haven for great-quality vegetables grown on the farm.

In the restaurant, the mushroom parpadelle and artichoke risotto are particularly tempting!

Daylesford near Kingham Gloucestershire, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 0YG

6. Clementine

With branches in Cheltenham and now in Gloucester, Clementine has many vegetarian options from the classic (avocado on toast with poached eggs) to the slightly off-kilter (mushroom and grilled cheese toastie).

64 Westgate St, Gloucester GL1 2NE

7. Woodruffs Organic Café

A mainly vegetarian café with a few fish options, Woodruffs sets itself apart by catering to dairy free, gluten free, wheat free and sugar free diets.

They also offer vegetarian cookery classes.

24 High St, Stroud GL5 1AJ

8. The Olive Tree

The Olive Tree is another Stroud restaurant catering to the meat-free diet serving pizza topped with goat's cheese and spinach and side orders of halloumi chips.

28 George St, Nailsworth, Stroud GL6 0AG

9. Mills Café

Stroud strikes again with a great vegetarian menu - one Tripadvisor review called it "Absolutely delicious fresh and vibrant food.

"A hidden gem with lovely chilled atmosphere.

"Great for veggies. Great decor and friendly service too."

Withey's Yard 55, 55B High St, Stroud GL5 1AS

10. Vinnie's Eatery

Vinnie's Eatery is a favourite amongst vegetarians and offers plant-based food with vegetarian and vegan options.

3 Crescent Terrace, Basement, Cheltenham GL50 3PE

11. The Hive

The Hive sits in Stow-on-the-Wold and has a fabulous vegetarian breakfast menu that includes mushrooms on toast - but what really needs to be sampled is their Hive Bloody Mary, which contains a Cotswold vodka with their own blend of spices.

Digbeth St, Stow-on-the-Wold, Cheltenham GL54 1BN

12. The Coconut Tree

The Coconut Tree is not new to the food scene in Cheltenham but the Sri Lankan cuisine is good news to vegetarians as its menu includes a pineapple curry and red lentil dahl.

59 St Paul's Rd, Cheltenham GL50 4JA

13. Sowl Food

(Image: SIMON PIZZEY)

You wouldn't think vegan food would work at a takeaway - but this Gloucester spot would prove you dead wrong. Their Seitian meat has rich, deep flavour and their vegan cheese more than passes muster.

120 Eastgate St, Gloucester GL1 1QT

14. Falafel King

(Image: Mikal Ludlow Photography)

Thankfully re-opening in October 2019 after a short closure in Cheltenham, this is the place for Gloucestershire veggies to get their falafel fix.

With a wide range of toppings and fillings, go get your wrap when its open - just in case they close again!

90 High St, Cheltenham GL50 1EG

15. Gloucester Market

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Another falafel hotspot is in the Gloucester Friday Market in the city centre.

The wrap is so filled to the brim with toppings such as yogurt, red onion, carrot and sweetcorn, it keeps you going all day.

City centre, Gloucester

16. Poppins Café

Want all the grease of an English fry without the meat? This is your vegetarian fry-up.

Poppins café sits right beside a row of bus stations in Gloucester city centre so is also really handy.

9-11 Clarence St, Gloucester GL1 1EA

17. Lumiere

A bit fancier than your usual vegan café, Lumiere boasts a vegetarian menu like no other, featuring Vale of Evesham Cauliflower and Wye Valley Asparagus.

Clarence Parade, Cheltenham GL50 3PA

18. Peppers Café

Tucked away off Westgate Street, Peppers is a fantastic hub for vegetarian lunches on the go as well as frequent live music on weekends.

2 Bull Ln, Gloucester GL1 2HG

19. Curious Café

This café definitely wins points for creative decor - its like stepping into the cartoon version of Alice in Wonderland, with its kooky ornaments and eclectic design.

It also wins more points for its menu, which includes the chunky cheesy wedges.

204 Bath Rd, Cheltenham GL53 7NE

20. Boston Tea Party

While a chain that everyone knows about, BTP is a great spot for vegetarians, with the classic smashed avocado and scrambled eggs on toast being a favourite.

45-49 Clarence St, Cheltenham GL50 3JS

21. Vegetus

The vegan-focused café goes the extra mile to compete in the vegan market, taking on a Mediterranean vibe with their food.

42 Winchcombe St, Cheltenham GL52 2ND

22. Marinades

Jamaican cuisine has to be tasted to be believed - it's creative, colourful and full of flavour, rarely needing to use meat.

The fried plantain is a classic Jamaican dish that is a total crowd-pleaser.

56 High St, Cheltenham GL50 1EE

23. The Ivy

(Image: Mikal Ludlow Photography)

The Ivy has a menu specifically for vegetarians - and a gorgeous location that makes for a very luxurious experience.

Rotunda Terrace, Montpellier Walk, Cheltenham GL50 1SH

24. Primavera

Primavera is a lovely Italian that tries to reach out to its vegetarian market with choices such as spinach tortellini and mushroom risotto.

7 Montpellier Terrace, Cheltenham GL50 1US

25. Domaine 16

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A new addition to the centre of Cheltenham, Domaine 16 arrived to much fanfare this year.

Cheese and wine are vegetarian - what else do you need?

16 Regent St, Cheltenham GL50 1HE