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Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
Western
Salad bar
Juice bar
Beer/Wine
European
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Serves a wide range of food, including in-house-made bread, vegan dishes and gluten free choices. Cozy with lots of windows. Open Fri-Sat 09:30-17:00, Sun 09:00-16:00. Closed Mon-Thur.
20 Reviews
First Review by Miggi
Andrew-Lohmann
Points +552
Nice cafe mostly vegan and vegitarian - Edit
Cakes, savouries, lunches, breakfast, coffee, wine. The menu is a reverse of what you find mostly in that there is also a meat option on the menu. The vegan things are very nice. Vicky seems to work all the time and what she makes is lovely.
Read moreIf it is busy, then there are plenty of other places in Robertson street and all over Hastings. Waterfalls for example is probably one of the longest running serving a vegan option. Trinity food co-op you can buy whole food and things to take to the beach.
Updated from previous review on 2023-04-06
Pros: Very nice, Good range of vegan, Plenty of other places nearby if it is busy
Guest
ShelleyFeldman
Points +54
Bullet - Edit
Amazing cake choices. Everything is made in house and portions are generous. A well established independent cafe with clearly marked and interesting meals and snacks. Level access and disable friendly loo, inside and outside seating (sea views).
Read morePros: Homemade fudge, Veganese whirls, Tumeric late
Guest
marikaweinhardt
Points +5776
Bad experience - Edit
This place has good reviews and on paper looks inclusive of vegans. Unfortunately it served the worst brunch I can remember having. The mealy tofu scramble was a poor advert for veganism and tasted strangely fishy - perhaps badly smoked tofu? The bread didn't seem to have been toasted. A jagged shard of plastic emerged from the scramble - sadly towards the end - which the staff apologised for as being due to how busy the chef was 😭
Read moreWe were told there'd be a wait but this was not worth the 30 plus minutes. The couple next to us waited a good quarter hour just to order coffees.
The coffees and smoothie were OK but served with quantity over quality in mind.
While I'm sure staff were doing their best, the cafe felt understaffed and unloved with patchy paintwork and a toilet seat split down the middle. Seating was packed in and on a cold day the windows were fully steamed up with kitchen smells invading the air.
Updated from previous review on 2024-02-17
norwegianvegan
Sounds really disappointing.
Read moremarikaweinhardt
OMG yes - I couldn't wait to leave! Such a shame 😔
Read moreAndrew-Lohmann
I agree with you in a way. If it is not to your taste, say so as you have. I like everything here, but Cumbia Kitchen's vegan Whey cheeses, scrambled egg and beans are the best.
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citizenInsane
Points +1407
Decent vegan scramble, lots of vegan items in the cabinet - Edit
I went for breakfast and had a tofu scramble on toasted sourdough bread which was decent. The bread was great but the scramble lacked a bit taste despite the blended-in herbs (which made the colour however a bit weirdly green), and was a bit dry.
Read moreThere were plenty of decadent-looking sweet vegan pastries in the cabinet and a few savoury ones too.
The place is cute and has some outdoor seating but the tables are very very packed inside.
Guest
cdrk
Points +837
Good if you like English breakfasts - Edit
Not outstanding, typical English breakfast but nice vegan options, very good cakes and brownies.
Read morePros: Very friendly, Nice food if you like English breakfasts, Nice cakes
Guest
JollBenn
Points +290
Great choices! - Edit
This joint has moved and the menu is now quite imaginative. Lovely chai latte and pancakes. Facon and 'salmon' available. Gets busy
Read morePros: Avocado pancake!, Location, Staff
Cons: Plastic sauce sachets, Orange juice not fresh
Guest
joluniey
Points +16
Plenty of delicious vegan options and the staff is absolutely lovely! - Edit
Creative and delicious snacks. Plant milks available at no extra cost.
Read morePros: Plenty of vegan options (food and beverages), Good location
Guest
franarchy
Points +52
Brilliant vegan options - Edit
Enjoyable meal lots of choice well presented and delicious friendly staff nice atmosphere
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options knowledgeable staff , Reasonable prices
Guest
AliceSAysNo
Points +97
What a gem - Edit
Brilliant little local cafe, very aware of different diets, excellent quality food, so much vegan choice.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Aware of different dietary needs , Great atmosphere
Cons: Hard to get a seat
Guest
Timforanimals1
Points +173
Excellent friendly and good food - Edit
Had brunch, great vegan breakfast, although vegan sausage could have been a bit sausage rather than veggie fritter
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Good options, Great location
Cons: None
Guest
DanLacey
Points +50
More than worthy of 5 stars!!! - Edit
Despite not being fully vegan or vegetarian this place is more than worthy of a 5 star rating!! The food is always unbelievable and the staff are always friendly!!
Read morePros: Lost of Vegan options, Amazing Food, Good size meals
Guest
matt_dairyfree
Points +48
Always have vegan, vegi and gluten free options - Edit
Highly recommended this place, always have delicious cakes and sweet treats and a good menu catering for different diets and allergies.
Read morePros: Loads of vegan and gluten free ootuons
Guest
ellie257
Points +96
Vegan options - Edit
Small cafe with plenty of vegan options! Chocolate cake was disappointing though.
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AndyTN34
Points +103
Good vegan selection - Edit
Lovely little café with lots of vegan dishes, great loose leaf teas and cakes. The food we had was tasty and very enjoyable. We had arancini and quiche with salads, followed by Viennese whirls, washed down with teas (the spiced apple was particularly good) all of which were great. Very popular, so can be full at busy times. Lovely owner and staff.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan choices , Great loose leaf teas, Lovely staff
Guest
JoWoody
Points +31
One of my favourites in Hastings - Edit
Love this place. So many great vegan options, savoury and sweet. Definitely recommend. Would give 5 stars but for some reason it only let me give 4!
Read morePros: Lots to choose from.
Guest
ErwinKiki
Points +1372
Nice small Eatery - Edit
Polite people, we had a lovely lunch. Not all is vegan, that is a pitty
Read morePros: Quiet, Friendly
Cons: Not all vegan
Guest
Rosa and Joe
Points +558
several vegan options - Edit
Nice friendly cosy cafe near the sea (some seats have a sea view!) We tried the vegan breakfast (homemade - we think - vegetable sausages, bubble and squeak, spinach, beans, mushrooms, toast) and the potato farls with spinach and chilli and garlic relish. Good creative food. There were several other vegan options that also sounded nice.
Read morePros: several vegan options, vegan breakfasts! , nice people
Cons: only open wed-sun, 930-5
Guest
ecwhite23
Points +27
Great vegan options - Edit
I went with my non-veg boyfriend for breakfast and was so pleased to see so many vegan options. From a vegan full english, to vegan smoothies and sandwiches. I had the houmous and olive sandwich, which was delicious, and a tropical smoothie which they kindly let me add spinach to - and was one of the best smoothies I've ever had! There were also a great range of vegan lunches and dinners. Staff were super friendly!
Read morePros: Great number of vegan options, Friendly atmosphere, Sea view
Cons: Only open Wed-Sat and til 5pm.
Guest
Mark1967
Points +61
Mm Coffee! - Edit
Nice little place near the sea,has a good range of vegan options,nice quick service and great coffee!!
Read morePros: Coffee!, Fresh Food!
Cons: Meat...*:0(
Guest
Miggi
Points +2663
Vegan options at seafront cafe - Edit
The cafe has a nice location and is in an unusual building. Tables inside and out.
Read moreThe staff are friendly and know which items on the massive blackboard menu are vegan or can be made vegan.
There are usually several options, things like hummus and olive bagel, roast veg wrap with salad / fries, veggie chilli or curry, hummus with bread to dip. Sounds basic but they do it well. Reasonable prices and generous portions.
Good range of drinks available.
Pros: Reasonable prices for good filling food, Friendly, knowledgeable staff
Cons: Not 100% vegan, More vegan cake would be nice!
Guest
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