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Hornbeams Cafe Vegetarian Restaurant  
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Hornbeam Environmental Centre, 458 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London, UK, East London E17 9AH
0181-558-6880
Type: Vegan-friendly, English, Organic, Beer/Wine, Take-out
Info: Non profit operation that's part of wider eco initiative. Supports local disadvantaged group. Vegan-friendly food that's local, organic, vegetarian and reflects the different cuisines of the borough. A relaxing place on a busy street corner. Formerly named Gannets. Cash only. Open Wed-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am to 4pm. Price: Moderate.

   
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"Friendly place with good vibe."  
My Rating
Excellent
stevegan
Newbie Reviewer
1
Posted on: Sunday, November 01, 2009
Review: This is a place with a great vibe which often has a special event going on in addition to their normal hours, such as raw food pot luck, world food day celebrations, films & talks etc. On saturdays there is also organic/local food stall outside.

Although described as vegetarian it is 99% vegan, as the only non-vegan item they use (at the time of writing) is cows milk option for tea, coffee etc.

Menu can be a bit limited, but they are always happy to try to do you something special and are open to suggestions & offers of help. New, improved opening hours are Wed to Sat from 10am, with internet access available.

Run as a "not for profit" with the help of friendly volunteers and has been going (with ups & downs) for well over ten years.

 
Pros: bright & clean * much local food * lots going on, 99% vegan
Cons: sometimes limited menu * on noisy main road *
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"Help needed - community cafe -"  
My Rating
Fair
JohnnySensible
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Posted on: Saturday, August 02, 2008
Review: Volunteer run - more volunteers needed so that they can open on more days.

Organic / local veggies used for the dishes / sold by the box.

Now the cafe is only open on Saturdays.

10 to 4.

Phone to reconfirm opening times before you visit.

http://www.hornbeam.org.uk/?q=node/12

Nearest train station is - Walthamstow Central (Victoria line),

 
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• The opening times are now much better! Mon - Fri 10am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 4pm. Also see their website hornbeam.org. response by stevegan
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