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• What a beautiful little place!

Helmston is a wonderful little cafe, tucked away just off Trafalgar Street. They serve truly beautiful, colourful, hearty food, and the atmosphere in there is second to none. I tried the hemp milkshake and was blown away - I've never tasted anything like it and will back for another very soon. The chef's ingenious baked creations are also something to behold - and taste just as gorgeous as they look. Mango & chocolate cakes and orange & hazelnut meringues are just a couple I sampled and can thoroughly recommend. The mains are just as glorious and are reasonably priced, with very generous portions. The bhaji box I ordered came with all the trimmings, and again, looked and tasted equally lovely. There's no meat served and a lot of the dishes are vegan and wheat free. There is also a shelf or two of conscientiously sourced ingredients available to purchase. There's a real sense that the chef has a deep knowledge of his ingredients and the food he's creating - as well as some cracking whistling skills. The waiter was warm and attentive and made for an altogether lovely lunch experience. I will certainly be back!