Many vegans rarely dine alone and typically eat out with partners or friends who are often not vegan, so demand for vegan-only restaurants is limited. Mixed-diet groups tend to choose venues that accommodate multiple diets rather than specialist vegan establishments. Some plant-based eaters prefer dishes that celebrate vegetables rather than highly realistic meat substitutes, reducing appeal for restaurants that mimic meat. Long-term meat avoidance can be gradual and partial, with many people adopting plant-based milk and reduced dairy rather than strict all-or-nothing veganism. These social and preference patterns create practical challenges for vegan-only businesses.
"I am vegetarian, but I rarely eat in vegetarian or vegan restaurants because I rarely dine out alone. People usually want to dine with their partner, or their friends. Quite a few people are vegan, but far fewer couples are likely to both be vegan. Even fewer friend groups are all vegan. To me, requesting that my non-vegetarian friends dine out at a vegan restaurant would be as selfish as it would be for them to request I eat at a steak house."
"This is unfair. I really want to be kind to other species and as a result I have not knowingly eaten the flesh of mammals, birds or fish for the last 40 years. Yes, I could do more, but that is a reasonable start. I also use plant-based milk, margarine etc, and thus limit my use of dairy products. It does not have to be all or nothing."
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