People left ‘gutted’ as popular vegan takeaway announces closure of Piccadilly Gardens spot
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA popular family-owned restaurant has announced it will be closing its Piccadilly Gardens site at the end of this month. Vegan Shack offers a plant-based twist on classic junk food including burgers, loaded fries, fried “chicken” and milkshakes and was originally launched in 2019 from owner Dimeji’s bedroom in Salford Quays.
Since then they have opened their Collyhurst hub, which will remain open for takeaway only, and their restaurant in Piccadilly Gardens has been called a “vegan landmark”. READ MORE: Owners of beloved Stockport restaurant make ‘difficult’ decision to close after almost 30 years Vegan Shack is the latest in a series of plant-based restaurant closures around Greater Manchester including Sale’s Greens which announced its closure in September and Vurger Co earlier this year.
Announcing the Piccadilly Gardens closure in a post on Instagram, they explained that their lease is ending and will be leaving the city centre.
Gutted customers have flocked to the Instagram comments to share their sadness after learning about the city centre closure.
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