Books and Beans

Pretty average food, basically custom made veg/vegan sandwiches and bland soya milk. It had a meaty smell downstairs in the food section but upstairs there are tables and chairs surrounded by 2nd handbooks for sale. That is interesting and worth checking out.

I don't really understand why this place is listed on HappyCow. I came here last week while working in Aberdeen and when I asked them what they could make vegan on the menu, they were totally unenthusiastic and said that maybe they could modify a hummus sandwich to make it vegan. I ended up just having a black coffee and eating elsewhere. I see that the last reviews are from over a year ago; perhaps this place used to have better vegan options? Either way, based on my experience I don't feel that this cafe should continue to be listed as vegan-friendly on this website.
Updated from previous review on Wednesday October 21, 2015

I LOVE books and beans. My favorite thing to order is the toasted wholemeal hummus, roasted red pepper, tomato and olive sandwich. Make sure you ask for no coldslaw. They also do lovely fresh orange and apple juice! Other vegan options include a nice couscous salad and many other options can be made vegan. The staff are very friendly and helpful. I love sitting upstairs at the window seat, optimum people watching spot! lovely.

Has soya so can serve vegan hot drinks. Sitting downstairs (don't recommend - a lot of awkward eye contact with passing by people outside) and upstairs, surrounded by books. Quite busy (a bit hipster feeling) but closes early. Not amazing vegan food options but mostly things can be tweaked a little, I had some yummy humus sandwich with dried tomatoes (and for some reason coleslaw as side salad after I asked for vegan options - gave it to my friend). Nice place to grab some food and a drink!