Caffè Nero to launch vegan croissants, cheesecake and a vegan meatball panini

Caffè Nero is getting in the spirit of Veganuary with the launch of its new ‘Veganero’ menu.

Launching in stores from 8^th January, the new vegan menu will include a range of new vegan options for breakfast, lunch and dessert that have been “made from the highest quality Italian inspired ingredients” according to the company.

In what they claim is a first for UK high-street coffee shops chains, Caffè Nero is launching vegan raspberry croissants (£1.95) that are the perfect way to start your day. Made with vegan-friendly ingredients using the same method of folding and resting as Caffè Nero’s standard puff pastry, Caffè Nero believe they “guarantee a traditional flaky and buttery texture.”

Giving new vegans some tasty new options for lunch, the new menu includes the coffee shop chains own-brand vegan sausage roll (£3.45), a ‘meatball’ panini (£4.45) featuring rich tomato ragu, vegan cheese and mayo and even a new range of vegan flatbreads, soups, salads and more.

Customers with a sweet tooth can tuck into the new creamy vegan salted caramel and chocolate cheesecake (£3.10) made with dairy-free cream cheese and coconut milk or indulge in a slice of the new scrumptious vegan ginger cake with a hot drink.

In a statement sent to Vegan Food & Living, Will Stratton-Morris, CEO at Caffe Nero UK said: “We’re committed to offering our customers more choice and the deliciously good food they deserve, whether that is an indulgent treat that hits the sweet spot or a hearty lunch.

“This menu is not only perfect for those following a vegan diet or purposely trying to reduce their meat intake, in fact, the products are such high quality that you wouldn’t know they were vegan.”