• The Willows

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  • White Vegetarian
Vegan-friendly
Lacto
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British
Scottish

Vintage tea room that's part of Deskford Garden Galleries which is an antique, art, plant and gift center in a three-acre garden setting. Serves a range of vegetarian sandwiches, snacks, cooked lunches, soups, cakes and cream teas. Sunday roasts and fireside food. Vegan and gluten-free options available. Uses fine china and crisp linens. Themed menus per reservation only on Sat evenings. Open Sun 12:00-16:00.


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6 Reviews

First Review by Amberdog

AmberCow

Points +363

Vegan
22 Mar 2023

Cute & Quirky

This is a unique wee vegetarian cafe with such friendly staff! We went for Mother's Day, so it was pretty busy. They put on a special mother's day afternoon tea, and I was able to have a vegan one just by ordering in advance! Unfortunately I was given the vegetarian one by accident at first so that's the one in my photo, but the vegan one looks pretty much the same. That was my first time having a vegan cream horn!

If you're a tea connoisseur you'll be especially pleased, because there's an entire menu dedicated to tea. We would love to come back and try the lunch menu - my partner had a wee (vegan) roast dinner instead of the afternoon tea and it looked fantastic. Overall the service here is just so lovely, and the setting is so fun; expect something quirky, unfussy and informal and you'll be very happy. Plus, there's another cottage in the garden which has a vintage shop inside it, have a look when you're done eating!

A lot of people struggle to find this place; it's easier to navigate towards South lissens pottery, but rather than turning into their gravel drive just keep going straight for another few hundred metres (if that).

Pros: Lovely staff, Vintage setting, Multiple vegan options

Cons: Slightly cold (bring layers 😅), Card machine struggles with signal - bring cash?

Chukkin

Points +18

Non Veg
14 Jan 2019

Charming little tearoom!

Loved this little place! We were the only ones there and so were seated next to the open fire, which on a cold and rainy day was so lovely! The food was wonderful and fairly priced. Waitress was very friendly and helpful.
All the tea cups are different and linen napkins were a great little touch! Like going back in time!

Pros: Separate vegan menu , Lots of options, Good main menu for non-vegans too!

Cons: No cons

NicolaReid

Points +140

Vegan
01 Apr 2018

charming!

Set in an old cottage off the road, is a delightful little gem! Well worth a drive out there. Lovely staff and terrific menu accommodating vegans very well! The food is not too fancy but very comforting and delicious!

KozzieFonz

Points +59

Vegan
18 Mar 2017

Vegan options available including vegan cheese

Great food in an idyllic place tho a bit difficult to find if you're not approaching from Cullen, 3 miles away on the main road.
Nothing vegan on the menu but they do veganize. Great selection of teas.

Pros: Vegan options, Friendly staff, Idyllic place

Cons: No vegan cake

Scottish Clare

Points +342

Vegan
23 Aug 2016

Vegan options available

Visited in May 2016 - nothing specifically marked as vegan on the menu but when we asked they offered a few options for a main course. Had a lovely potato rosti with a lovely tomato and pepper sauce. Vegetarian husband had a delicious ploughmans platter which included an excellent quiche.

Pros: Vegan options

Cons: No vegan cakes

KozzieFonz

18 Mar 2017

Amberdog

Points +15

Vegetarian
19 Mar 2015

Great Food

Great vegetarian food - it's nice to have a choice for a change. The cakes are lovely, and they have a wide selection of tea. The staff are lovely and it is always a good place for lunch.

Pros: Excellent Food, Vegetarian friendly, Good- sized portions




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