Vegan
American
Take-out
Bakery
British
Cafe serving chilli, curry, tacos, stew, toasted sandwiches, pancakes, meringues, ice cream and cakes. Gluten-free options often available. Offers hot chocolate with marshmallows, oreo milkshakes, puro coffee and smoothies. Is also a vegan supermarket with chocolate, crisps, chilled cheese and tofu plus frozen meals and other products that may me be difficult to find locally. Previously Begin V, name changed June 2019. Reported closed April 2021.
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21 Reviews
First Review by SueFrost
OtisVegan
Points +1397
Superb little vegan cafe with a few other items for sale - Edit
Set along the high street with some table and chairs in the sun we’d say it’s the best part about Bodmin
Read moreThe waffles are a real treat and really affordable
Everything is made in-house it seems and all looks scrumptious
Will likely pop in again when I’m in this neck of the woods
Pros: Tasty, Large portions, Cheap!
Guest
Girloutdoors
Points +104
Not open. - Edit
Turned up at 12:18 on a Tuesday and was closed. Checked with Google and now saying not open until Friday.
Read morePros: Looks nice.
Cons: Not open midweek.
LilacHippy
Hi, sorry you found them closed. I checked and they seem to be closed Tues-Thurs now. I have updated the hours.
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Phil_ukuk
Points +85
Great Saturday lunch - Edit
Pulled into Bodmin for lunch and found this place, will definitely be back
Read morePros: Variety, All fresh
Cons: None!
Guest
NathanielTJSquire
Points +18
Best of Bodmin for vegan - Edit
For vegan food I have not found anything that matches this adorable little cafe in Bodmin. Perfect portion sizes for drinks and food, a great menu with beautiful, tasty and creative dishes (I had the Buddha bowl and it was 👌) and marvelous milkshakes. Would recommend to anyone who's in Bodmin and in need of a proper vegan lunch and wants to show off to all of their non-vegan friends. I will be back again soon, I am sure of that 💚💚
Read morePros: Fabulous food, Marvelous milkshakes, Perfect portions
Cons: Small cafe
Guest
alexgiles269
Points +26
Amazing little find - Edit
Great tea and coffee. Fresh food made by lovely friendly staff. Pantry products (staples and interesting finds), zero waste soap refills, vegan “readymeals” and other food and drinks for sale. Would recommend
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Takeaway and shop too, There’s a puppy
Guest
_purpleperson_
Points +362
Cosy little cafe - Edit
Huckleberries (previously Begin V) is a cosy little cafe, with a shop section at the back where storecupboard, refrigerated and frozen products are available to buy too. Our dog was welcome to join us as we ate, which was much appreciated. We enjoyed some tasty, warming lunch on a drizzly day; the chickpea & sweet potato curry was particularly yummy, as was the blue victoria sponge cake!
Read morePros: Dog friendly, Good food
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EarthlingBridget
Points +302
Only place in my town - Edit
Was very excited that this place opened in my home town, the owners (I say that plural because it's changed like 3 times!) are always very nice. The cakes are excellent and my non-vegan family love it too!
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LauraFountain
Points +31
Good vegan food - Edit
Good vegan cafe. Burgers, curry, Buddha bowls. Friendly staff.
Read morePros: All vegan, Daily changing menu
Guest
SardiniaYogi
Points +28
Vegan cafe and shop - Edit
Fantastic vegan cafe, they have a great selection of meals on offer with many gluten free options too. There is also a little shop area and they make frozen meals to take home too.
Read moreThe staff were lovely, helpful and knowledgeable.
Great job!
Pros: Gluten free options, Take away meals, Helpful staff
Cons: Could do with more seating
Guest
BeVeganToday
Points +117
Decent food, reasonable price. - Edit
I ate in BeginV today. I had the Chick Pea & Sweet Potato Curry with potato wedges. I followed that with a gateaux/sponge. All very good, tasty and recommended.
Read moreThere are also some vegan products/provisions for sale... I stocked up with some processed foodstuffs; Oatley, tahini, chocolate bar, Vego spread, instant Chai Tea, cans of Baked Beans & Sausages and Vegan Meatball Bolognese!
The cafe/shop is also home to the production of a frozen convenience food brand called Mint & Marjoram. I bought one of each of their range to try.
Pros: Decent wholesome food. Mains & desserts., Reasonable prices, Good range of vegan groceries, frozen and chilled.
Cons: A little bit crowded when busy., At the far end of Fore/High Street.
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VictoriaTeague
Points +15
I love this shop!! - Edit
I visited your shop yesterday in search for something yummy for my baby nephew who is elergic to nuts eggs gluten and wheat. I wasn't disappointed. The ladies in there were amazing and so kind!! I came away with a home made rocky road bar. His little face while eating it was pure delight!! It was delicious! I will be a regular there now and would strongly recommend a visit to all the people who have allergies. What a fab place and it won't break the bank. Oh and the lemonade is the best I have ever tasted!!! So pleased I found this haven for my little man!
Read moreVery very happy customer [censored]
Pros: So friendly. Nothing is to much trouble. , So much choice , And so affordable.
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AngeOdonovan
Points +38
Amazing little cafe. - Edit
Fantastic cafe with lots of choices and lots of gluten free options. Also have a little shop with many things to buy such as cheeses. Snacks, chocolates and other pantry items. Well worth a visit
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LiamRooney
Points +26
A friendly relaxed vegan spot - Edit
Plenty of fresh foods and it's all vegan, mainly lunch and brunch foods with daily cakes and sweets. The mini market is huge and has all sorts like chocolates, squirty creams, chilled faux meats, cheese, ice cream, jackfruit, chilled foods and frozen meals etc.
Read moreIt's worth checking the opening hours on facebook which are updated more often.
Updated from previous review on 2018-07-28
Guest
LauraMu
Points +1298
Lovely cafe, great shop selection - Edit
I had the glutenfree Buddha bowl and my husband had the regular breakfast (vegan full English). He loved his food and mine was tasty. Only complaint was that it took about 30 mins to arrive despite being the only ones there.
Read moreReally great selection of things to buy with dry, frozen and refrigerated goods. I also bought a tofu press which you don't see in many cafe shops!
Husband had a Bakewell tart which was really nice. Only 2 gf baked goods which was a shame, but the flapjack I had was nice.
Really friendly staff and we'd definitely come back.
Pros: All vegan, quite a lot of glutenfree, Great shop selection
Cons: Even more glutenfree would be good
Paularooney
Thank you for your review. I am not sure why you had to wait so long, I am sorry for that. We do cook everything fresh and will hopefully be quicker on your next visit. I have also noted your request for more gluten free cake options.
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monstermunch
Points +20
A must to visit. So much choice. - Edit
A great cafe at the top of Bodmin high street. Not only a cafe but a shop which sells some real finds, products you don't see anywhere else.
Read moreThoroughly recommend the cheese and onion toastie. and the pancakes. The rocky road is sooo good!
You can buy a range of foods to take home which is made at the cafe. Including cheese and onion pasties.
Its a cosy atmosphere. With happy staff 😊.
Pros: Great food., Well stocked shop., Cosy cafe with friendy staff.
Cons: There aren't any negatives.
Paularooney
Thank you for your lovely review, so glad you enjoyed your visit to the cafe
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MummaMuse
Points +20
Wonderful Addition To Bodmin - Edit
I have visited this cafe many times. I’ve eaten in, ordered food to take away, and have bought from the small vegan supermarket. It is an absolutely wonderful place for vegans to have on their doorstep and I hope they stay here for good. Shopping for vegan fare in the local supermarkets is so difficult, but Begin V has many wonderful items to purchase. Their takeaway pizzas are amazing. Their Cornish Cream Tea with coconut cream is to die for. Their Buddha bowl and fresh cakes are also incredible. And after trying each of their tacos, I can confirm that I’ll be buying them again!! I just need a day to come in and try their beautiful looking afternoon tea! I can’t wait to visit again and again.
Read morePros: Entirely vegan menu , Parking outside, Vegan supermarket and cafe
Paularooney
thank you for your lovely review, so glad you like our cafe and mini market
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MariaRowse
Points +13
Lovely cafe with tasty food and great atmosphere - Edit
Begin V is an inviting and welcoming cafe with a great range of food. My non veggie dad and I both loved the food and drinks on offer. It’s lovely to have a menu that has a variety of food that is all perfect for any vegan or vegetarian. All the products available to buy from the supermarket are very inviting and look delicious, even for a non-vegan. What a nice cafe with a warm atmosphere and lovely food!
Read morePros: Lovely atmosphere , Tasty food, Friendly staff
Cons: Could do with a bit more seating
Paularooney
Thank you for your lovely review. Glad you enjoyed your visit.
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Spud_Taylor
Points +53
Bodmins best kept secret! - Edit
After reading some great reviews on Happy Cow, my Wife suggested we dine at this lovely little Cafe. It certainly didn’t disappoint!.
Read moreI had the No-Beef Stew & my Wife has the Sweet Potato & Chick Pea Curry. It was amazing! Washed down with some Jasmine Tea!.
A great friendly atmosphere & we even got chatting to the Lady who owns the cafe. A very down to earth person with pure passion for what she does & it shows in the food! Highly recommended!
Paularooney
Thank you for your lovely comments, was lovely to meet you.
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MelTee
Points +63
A great, friendly and relaxed cafe - Edit
We visited this cafe after reading positive reviews on here and it did not disappoint. My husband had the no-beef stew with dumplings and I had the sweet potato and chickpea curry. The food was delicious and great value. We also bought some chocolate from the little shop there and had a nice chat with the owner. Would definitely recommend it.
Read morePaularooney
thank you for your lovely comments.
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CiaraRooney
Points +48
Great vegan and gluten free food - Edit
So many vegan dishes that are also gluten free which is difficult to find. So far i have had a juicy burger, chocolate and beetroot cake, lentil bolognaise, and a cheese and caramelised onion sandwich which have all been lovely. The cafe also includes a mini vegan supermarket with things like nut butters, chocolate, tofu presses and nut roasts.
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SueFrost
Points +61
fabulous find - Edit
On the way back home from Treyarnon Bay this fab small cafe was a perfect lunch stop.
Read moreSo many vegan choices. Great service. Super food.
Well worth a visit.
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