Eastbourne welcomes new family-run vegan restaurant
and live on Freeview channel 276
Green Bro’s, which used to be The Green Almond, can be found in Compton Street.
The restaurant offers eat-in and takeaway vegan food and is owned by brothers Anthony and Christian McDonald and family friend Robyn Lawrence.
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Hide AdAll three used to work in construction and have decided to turn a passion for plant based food into a reality.
Christian said it’s their ‘first adventure’ and something they’ve wanted to do it since they were children.
Anthony used to come into The Green Almond a lot, so when it came on the market the trio went for it.
Christian said, “We were devastated it was leaving because there’s nothing like it in the area.”
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Hide AdHe said it was a no-brainer to move here and open Green Bro’s.
Christian said, “Our parents are from Heathfield so we used to holiday down here a lot. It’s hard not to come to Eastbourne and fall in love with the coastline – it’s just stunning.”
The menu includes a wide range of vegan food including a doner kebab with a difference, chilli burrito, and crispy ginger no-beef.
Christian said, “We didn’t want a theme so we took inspiration from all over the world. It’s scary to put your menu out there but it’s food we enjoy eating and we hope others do too.
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Hide Ad“We love seeing people’s reactions – it’s not just vegetables. It’s about finding balance and we show that in our menu. Normally the vegan options are the same, so people are blown away to be given a full menu.”
Robyn said, “Vegan food can be monotonous but if you use your imagination you can create so much.”
There’s also sweet treats including cheesecakes and sticky toffee pudding - all made by mum Sharon McDonald.
Sharon said her cakes and desserts ‘have really taken off’.
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Hide AdShe said, “They have gone down far greater than I ever would have dreamed. I can’t keep up! People can’t believe they’re vegan.”
The restaurant opened last week (February 2) and is open 9am-10pm Wednesday-Saturday.
Speaking after the opening week Anthony said, “We’ve been a lot busier than we thought we would be.”
Christian said, “People want it to be a success and bookings are looking good.”
To book your place call 01323 734470