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Est. 2015 vegetarian cafe. On the menu are soups, falafel, curry, dahl, panini, lasagna, and changing cakes. Specialty coffee and tea drinks. Will cater for private parties. Reported fully vegan Apr 2019. Reported under new ownership June 2023. Reported closed August 2024.
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Last update on 29 Aug 2024 by Rosa Mundi
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Added by shantilincoln on 01 Oct 2015
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70 Reviews
First Review by nathanjh13
veganevolutionist
Points +3195
Colourful Vibes - Edit
Visited Saturday 4/3/23 as it’s now under new ownership (last visited pre-covid). The new owners have opened up the upstairs with at least six tables which is great as seating downstairs is limited. Nothing the owners can do about the toilet so this isn’t a criticism just a heads up for customers to keep their heads down😉The toilet is behind two doors in close proximity to each other and once the main toilet door is closed there’s not much room to manoeuvre. Leave bags with your companion if you have one as fitting you and a bag in there is difficult. Like I said not a criticism, just advice for the customer, I’m very grateful there is one available!
Read moreIt was cold yesterday and the upstairs seating was cold and damp, the venue would benefit from some form of heating. It is all beautifully decorated and colourful, and sparkly with fairy lights :)
The banana korma was delicious and the hot dog huge! We look forward to returning.
Updated from previous review on 2019-07-08
Pros: All vegan , Friendly service, Colourful vibe
Guest
nathanjh13
Points +489
Gutted, supermarket food - Edit
Supermarket food. Quite shocking really given how good this used to be. Given how easy it is to make fresh pesto etc (Great British Chefs website) having it from the local free from section is inexcusable, this could be a fantastic place. Definitely don't take non vegans here it's all the downsides of this amazing diet in one place. Sorry. I've given an extra star purely as it's 100% vegan. Please turn this place around.
Read morePrior review years ago:
A snug cafe/restaurant offering BYOB and clearly marked (v) items on the all veggie menu. Although "hippie" in decor, the establishment is underpinned by a wonderful charitable ethic throughout. The pace is relaxed and the staff are lovely. Prices are very fair. There are also unique tasty items that really work too, like banana ketchup! Not sure how much is organic but all items are delicious and the cakes, typical of vegan cakes, are (of course) wonderful.
Updated from previous review on 2015-11-22
Pros: Fully vegan, Nice staff
Cons: Supermarket food, Belittles the benefits of this diet
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Han14
Points +32
Must visit! - Edit
Always friendly and approachable, comfortable vibe, large range of food and drink options. Must visit if in Lincoln!
Read morePros: Good range of options, Friendly , Offer delivery
Cons: Best to book
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VeryCraftea
Points +127
Such a lovely place! - Edit
I found this place by accident and I'm so glad I did!
Read moreWe ordered so much food and it was deli and such good value
I just wished I lived closer!
Pros: The staff, The variety , The venue
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Cellochie
Points +15
Gutted we live 200 miles away! - Edit
Eating anywhere is difficult when you have a vegan and gluten free filter to apply to menus, so you get used to having low expectations. This was gorgeous. The food was fresh, full of flavour, varied - just great. Had tater tots, tofu scramble and hot dogs with a choc brownie, while my meat eating boyfriend loved his plant burger and cheesecake. The menu was excellent. But it really was the feel of the place and the service that was standout for me. They are so warm, relaxed, welcoming, accommodating etc. Our Clumber loved it too - loads of cuddles. Thanks so much!
Read morePros: Gorgeous food, Great ambience and service, Super for dogs
Cons: Distance it is from where I live
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JulieAnneGreenhill
Points +18
Amazing vegan independent - Edit
All the food is lovely. Well made with plenty of flavour. Not just for vegans either. All diets should enjoy the delicious food.
Read morePros: The difference options, Beautiful desserts., Nice drinks and cakes
Cons: Nothing
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DLChapman
Points +44
Really Tasty - Edit
Nice little vegan cafe in Lincoln. I had a hotdog & chips with homemade coleslaw. Lots of other great looking things on the menu too 😋
Read morePros: All vegan , Junk type food - burgers etc that I love!, Independent
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TracyGoree
Points +13
Friendly - Edit
The food and service were lovely. Great coffee and cakes as well as tasty main dishes.
Read morePros: The coffee, The food, The atmosphere
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Sybylian
Points +24
Highly recommended! - Edit
Lovely vegan cafe in Lincoln. Beautiful decor, welcoming vibe and staff, plenty of tables with the addition of the upstairs area. An extensive menu, reasonably priced with generous portions and best of all, totally vegan - how relaxing to choose without checking! Highly recommend a visit and all their food but especially the Mac n Cheeze 👌💚
Read morePros: The amazing, friendly staff 💚, It’s ALL vegan 🌱 , The food 😋
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ClaireSweet
Points +144
Fantastic! - Edit
Was so happy to find this place while visiting Lincoln.
Read moreQuirky style, lovley food and great staff.
Pros: Tasty home cooked food , Great vybe
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sue0901f
Points +75
Great vegan restaurant - Edit
Went to Cafe Shanti today as had family over..there were 9 of us and the food was amazing, staff really friendly and accommodating. Definitely recommend to anyone visiting Lincoln. Good size portions and out of this world desserts..looking forward to my next visit..fabulous place and even non vegans will love it
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Sanwin
Points +395
Vegan cafe OMG - Edit
Love this place ❤️ has an extensive menu. All made fresh. Wish I was staying in Lincoln longer so I could try everything on the menu.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-12
Pros: Warm welcome from friendly & knowledgeable staff, Chilled zen atmosphere
Sarahls76
Why did I not get WhatsApp photos of this amazing looking food?! 🤪
Read moreSanwin
Hahaha 😆
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SallyBridgewater
Points +48
Just lovely - Edit
Really great, went back three times in one weekend. Would recommend the mint lemonade, warning, it's very minty! :)
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penfold42
Points +113
Friendly and vibrant cafe with amazing options - Edit
Always such a treat to be spoilt for choice in a fully vegan cafe.
Read moreBetween us we chose the falafel panini, chilli panini and the chicken style burger with some chicken style strips on the side - which were my favourite thing.
Staff were lovely and friendly, the venue is colourful and interesting and the price seemed almost unbelievably reasonably priced for the portion and quality.
Definitely would recommend.
Pros: Friendly vibes, Tasty quality food, Super reasonably priced
Cons: Felt spoilt for choice by the menu!
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kathrynmoir
Points +449
Lovely staff, great food, huge menu - Edit
Such a varied and inventive menu. My partner had a Parma Violet hot chocolate which was delicious. It was so nice to be offered paninis and genuinely good lunch options rather than just burgers - although the burgers look delicious too! There’s also gorgeous ice cream and desserts. The owners are such lovely people who have created something great. Highly recommended!
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Sara_H
Points +111
Delicious food and lovely, friendly staff - Edit
We ate here last night. We had Mac and Cheese, Tofu Tikka, loaded fries and Jammy Dodger ice cream Sundae.
Read moreEverything was delicious, reasonable prices. The staff are lovely sand really friendly and the decor is really lovely.
I would definitely recommend and will be returning.
Pros: Everything is vegan, Everything is delicious, Staff are lovely
Cons: None
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AshHunt
Points +76
Great food great service - Edit
Mac & Cheeze was beautiful!
Read moreGuest
feral
Points +823
Enjoyable - Edit
Ate here while in the city for the weekend.
Read moreI love a vegan cafe because these are my people! I thoroughly enjoyed what I did have but I would like a burger option that’s not fake meat.
Pros: Ambience, Friendly
Cons: Fake burgers
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cyanfoot
Points +52
Excellent find - Edit
A cafe with a good selection of food, and a surprising amount of hot chocolates! Will be back whenever I am next in the area.
Read morePros: Friendly service, Good food, Wide selection of drinks
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Planetontheplate
Points +26
One of the best - Edit
Amazing food, amazing ambience! Incredible portions and 5/5 value for money! The staff is super friendly and the location is perfect, sitting right in the middle of town! It's become my go-to now! 💜
Read moreWith so many options every time, I always struggle to choose what I wanna have. This time I went for the Macho Nachos, Tofu Pesto Panini and Luxury Hot Chocolate (the last two were staff recommended).
Macho Nachos: I believe one can tell a lot about a restaurant by the way they make nachos. Shanti cafe did not disappoint! It favoured all my taste buds and was the perfect balance between salty, spicy, tangy, cheesy!
Tofu Pesto Panini: Don't let the looks fool you! It's so filling and scrumptious! It was perfect in every way and so so cheesy!! Paired with the nachos, it felt like a party in my mouth!
Luxury Hot Chocolate: It was so smooth and creamy! It wasn't too sweet, which made it perfect!! The vegan cream and marshmallows on top made it even better! I highly recommend!
It's a perfect place for those looking to try vegan food as well! 💜
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-22
Pros: Portions, Price, Friendly staff
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ClaireBear4
Points +22
Lil hideout in linc - Edit
Customer service was amazing. Priced well too
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-16
Pros: Banana in my korma, Parma violet hot chocolate , Really lovely staff
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Wellington-Vegan
Points +143
Super friendly vegan cafe - Edit
Just had a delicious dinner at this cafe. Jo, Mel and the other staff were so friendly and it felt like coming over for a family dinner. We had the Banana Kormu curry which comes with rice, poppadoms, and naan bread and the chilli sin carne which also came with rice, guacamole and pickled red cabbage.
Read moreThis was washed down with their still lemonade
The portions were just perfect and we really wished we had had space for their desserts as they looked amazing.
What a wonderful experience
Pros: Vegan cafe with delicious food, Super colourful cafe, LGBTQ+ and dog friendly cafe
shantilincoln
Thank you so much for this lovely review! You'll just have to get on a plane another day and come for one of our sundaes!!! xxx
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TracySavage
Points +360
Ice cream sundae - Edit
Lovely friendly welcoming staff
Read moreThe biscoff and Sanctuary ones were tasty. We got them to take away. Very dog friendly too
Pros: Friendly Staff, Ice cream sundaes, Dog friendly
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Emi*
Points +85
Nom nom - Edit
Nice decor and tasty food.
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CarolineAppleton
Points +13
Lovely home cooked food and great service - Edit
We had a lovely meal at Cafe Shanti, the all day breakfast and banana korma were both delicious, as was the cookie dough sandwich. Lovely waitress and a really nice atmosphere
Read morePros: Great choice , Good portions, Service
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darrenb
Points +2292
Incredible food - Edit
Staff really lovely. Food delicious. Lots of options including plenty of gf choices. Very dog friendly. Will definitely be back if we're in the area.
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jojo_x
Points +382
Lovely little place - Edit
I was in Lincoln for the day when I found this place through this app. Friendly staff, great service and delicious food.
Read morePros: Good options, Friendly staff, Great service
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