THIS month it’s Veganuary, with a number of supermarkets, cafe’s, restaurants, and shops joining in the action 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 page - with a huge response.

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

1: EL ESCAPAR MEXICANA, CARLISLE

The Mexican eatery and takeaway sells a mix of vegan meals, including: vegan burritos, nachos and more.

Tom Patterson said: “Fantastic food and excellent customer service.”

2: CASA ROMANA, CARLISLE

Family favourite restaurant now is supplying takeaway!

Vegan starters include garlic pizza, soups, bruschetta, panzanella; mains are pizza, pasta, risotto, and caponata; desserts are pancakes, crumbles, ice cream, and pavlova.

One customer stated: "How refreshing to have a whole menu dedicated to healthier options. This is so hard to find these days, so thank you!"

3: VEEVA!, COCKERMOUTH

The coffee shop, on Station Road, offers vegan options, available for takeaway.

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.”

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: KAT’S KITCHEN, KESWICK

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

Rachael Rheinbach posted: “Kat’s Kitchen of Keswick for pure dedication to the vegan menu that’s always top class.”

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

“Brilliant smoothies and great food as well!”

7: 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.”