Vegan
Indian
International
Bakery
Fusion
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
RachelHollings
Points +325
Nice food - Edit
The food was good, I was excited to try the banana korma because it's not something I've had before. I ordered takeaway and although the flavour was nice, it was a little cold even though I was only 7mins away from the restaurant. Also the rice was a little hard which suggested that it wasn't fresh but perhaps reheated.
Read morePros: Lots of options
Cons: Food wasn't hot and potentially reheated.
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jasminegraceg
Points +1051
Tasty food great environment - Edit
Really enjoyed the food here and the atmosphere is great!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-02-11
Pros: Good selection of options
Cons: Very limited seating
Veganmeglutenfree😃
The kitchen is discussing !
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veganevolutionist
Points +3212
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
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KLea
Points +2157
Fabulously Updated and Improved! - Edit
I should caveat this by saying I was a fan of the food at Shanti previously, but found the decor overpowering and the service hit and miss.
Read moreWe visited today after the re-opening with new management.
It's opened up inside with a staircase going up to a lovely seating area, made cosy with bright artwork and soft lighting. The wall hangings are still there but it's less overpowering, cleaner and brighter. We loved the feel of the place today.
The menu is a perfect mix of comfort food and the kind of vegan options I've been hoping someone in Lincoln would do for years now!
We both had burgers, the Shanti burger and the all outta cluck burger.
Both were large and very filling. The Shanti burger is a home made beef style patty, with so much flavour but no grease. A pleasure to eat and one we'll go back over and over for.
The all outta cluck burger is a battered seitan offering. I'm so jealous - I've been making seitan for years and I've never made anything even close to the wonderful texture of this. Plenty of chew and flavour. Incredible work by the kitchen on this.
Being very full, we shared a chocolate brownie for dessert. If I was in town, I'd be tempted to pop in just for this. Gooey, warm and offset by the ice cream. Perfect.
Two drinks, two main courses and a dessert came in at the great value total of £28.50.
We're looking forward to working our way through the rest of the menu!
Pros: Entirely vegan menu, business owned by vegans, Very good value for money , Lovely decor
Cons: There's no drinks licence so it's BYOB, Not possible to eat the whole menu in one sitting
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Veganmeglutenfree😃
Points +308
OMG the worst place I’ve ever eaten - Edit
This is the worst place we have ever eaten. The food was bland the chips were frozen chips and still frozen ! I could not take pictures as the food went back to the kitchen , the tofu curry was so hard ! And the kitchen was so dirty ! And last of all mine was suppose to be gluten free and it came with GLUTEN, bread and they just took it off the plate ! When I told them and had explained that I was gluten free when we ordered. It’s the worse service we have had !
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-02-25
Pros: None , Very small and dirty , Toilet is a joke
Cons: Avoid , Staff clueless, Food 1/10
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damoward
Points +149
Cafe Shanti lunchtime - Edit
Good choices of street food style choices; hotdogs, burgers etc and a few choices of curries. Cosy small venue with a Nepalese theme although not sure why maybe missing some link here to Nepal. Maybe the chef is from Nepal? Friendly staff and decent lunchtime portions, desserts are quite small in my opinion. Heavy patchouli incense in the air if you like that kind of thing!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan street food options on menu, Tasty curries from daily menu, Friendly staff
Cons: Small space ‘intimate’, bit of a squeeze if full , Nepalese decor - why? , Cash or bank transfer only
cntlssnghts
They run the Lincs2Nepal charity, hence the decor
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Libra500
Points +15
Yummy! - Edit
Hearty delicious food. The decor is great. Just off High Street, so super convenient when pottering around :)
Read morePros: Big Portions (if you like that)
Cons: Big Portions (if you don't like that)
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IuliaCovaci
Points +34
Best vegan restaurant in Lincoln - Edit
Such an amazing oriental atmosphere
Read morePros: So many food options, Great smoothies, cakes and snacks, Pet friendly!!
Cons: Cash needed (bank transfer available though)
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Duxfetchd
Points +350
Lovely - Edit
Ordered a Ch*cken salad, Chilli Dog and a gingerbread latte on delivery. Food was lovely although the cream and gingerbread had melted into the latte.
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AdelleTudor
Points +248
Small and cosy - Edit
Really tasty food with a Nepalese-fusion theme. I had a falafel flatbread wrap (£8) which was really satisfying, it was a good portion. I also had the mint lemonade which was very refreshing (£2). Shame about the plastic takeaway cup. The menu is fully vegan with lots of options - although quite a few were processed meat-substitutes, I wish there had been some more vegetable based options (maybe I didn’t read the menu well). It’s a small cafe, I think it seated a 5, 3 and three 2 person tables. So book in advance if you don’t want to be disappointed, I had to get mine to takeaway.
Read morePros: All vegan - lots of options
Cons: Small seating area
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MarthaBawn
Points +214
Strongly recommend! - Edit
Best place to go in Lincoln! The food is amazing, the place is relaxing and the staff are lovely!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-05-15
Pros: Lots of tasty food, Lots of choice, Staff are friendly and the place is relaxing!
Cons: The place is quite small
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VanillaRooibos
Points +148
Small independent vegan cafe open until 8pm - Edit
We enjoyed a delicious meal here on my birthday. When we phoned ahead no tables were available, but the window bar stools were kindly reserved for us. It's a quirky, characterful little cafe opposite the theatre, with colourful Nepalese decor and very friendly staff. The menu is extensive and service excellent. We had the banana korma and the chik'n korma which were both homecooked, very tasty and packed with fresh veggies. My tropical lassi was such a treat - vegan lassis don't normally exist! Then we shared salted caramel cheesecake and had coffees with oat / soya. There were also really tempting cakes on offer! We really enjoyed our visit and won't hesitate to return when we're in Lincoln.
Read morePros: Homemade tasty, healthy food, Helpful, friendly staff, Charming ambience and quirky decor
Cons: not many tables but this isn't a fault!
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JasmineArnold
Points +1755
Delicious and good portions - Edit
The hot dog and kadala were delicious.
Read moreGood size portions, great taste and decent pricing.
Staff were very friendly.
- Only a few tables
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JJWiggins
Points +28
The best vegan food weve eaten - Edit
What can I say... probably the best vegan food weve ever eaten. PLEASE help support this local buisness, times are not easy.
Read moreIf your tired of just having a vegan burger and chips and want a full menu with a variety of authentic currys, unique burgers, fajitas, desserts and drinks. The smoothies are amazing and many dishes are boosted with protein to keep those macros balanced.
The venue and decor itself is like stepping into a Nepalese themed chill out tent at a festival. Really sets the tone. The owners Tracy and Gary were lovely, we left feeling like we had made new friends. Great to chat too and even gave us a gift to celebrate our honeymoon.
We will be returning next time we visit Lincoln, please support this buisness and grab yourself a banging family meal :)
Updated from previous review on 2021-06-10
Pros: Huge variety of vegan food you dont usually get.
Cons: If your vegan or veggie, support this buisness
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marthasmum
Points +49
What a gem! - Edit
Had a fantastic meal here. There were so many choices it was hard to choose. Opted for Veg Korma and Jackfruit Masala which were delicious. Hubby also had a Tiramasu pot and a salad caramel cheesecake!!
Read moreHoping to come back again tomorrow for lunch!
Pros: All vegan. Lots of choice including desserts.
Cons: Not many tables but they do takeaway with delivery
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isabellestockdale
Points +24
Lots of options - Edit
really good food, with options my non vegan friends also enjoyed
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Hannahre
Points +329
Great takeaways during lockdown - Edit
Bit late posting this, but was really impressed with Shanti's takeaway service during lockdown – really quick to order and collect, the portions were enormous and the food was just as good as I remember it in the cafe itself. Thank you!
Read morePros: Huge portions, Deicious vegan options, Great ethos
shantilincoln
Thank you so much for your review, glad to hear you enjoyed your food, take care and stay safe, we hope to see you soon x
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Jademilne1996
Points +6
Excellent - Edit
We got a take away this evening! Had jackfruit masala and cheesey garlic bread was absolutely amazing!! Very generous portion sizes, Then chocolate brownie for dessert,Oh my god amazing 😍 100% recommend!
Read morePros: Hot food, Generous portions, Friendly staff
shantilincoln
Thank you Jade for your review, so glad you enjoyed your food, hope to see you soon, love Tracey, Garry and the Shanti team x
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IanMH
Points +31
Excellent Vegan Food and Drinks - Edit
Visited here with my daughter for lunch at the weekend and we had a fantastic meal. The starters, mains and desserts were brilliant and some of the best vegan food I have tasted at a restaurant. The atmosphere is uniquely Nepalese and the owner is so welcoming this was a great vegan eating experience.
Read morePros: Excellent menu choice, Excellent food, Great price
shantilincoln
Thank you for your review, we are now operating as a takeaway and delivery service if you fancy trying it! See our Facebook page for more details. Take care and stay safe and we hope to see you soon x
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SharonJackson
Points +39
Perfection - Edit
This simple little place is perfectly and beautifully put together for those looking for delicious vegan food that’s also healthy. We had veggie korma, chocolate goji cake and homemade hot lemon and ginger tea. Bliss. And we got chatting to the lovely ladies sharing the table. All in all a perfect lunch😄Thankyou!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Great homemade cakes, Lovely people
Cons: None
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daisycampion18
Points +68
Excellent! - Edit
Lovely atmosphere. Good food. Seasonal options.
Read morePros: Inexpensive, Many options, Tibetan flags
Cons: Waitress made me feel anxious
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bethdisdel3
Points +72
Such a lovely little place! - Edit
Such friendly staff, and you can tell the food is freshly prepared. Lots of choice of vegan cakes which makes it a 5/5 in my opinion!! The curries are so tasty and flavoursome, and they also have specials each week which change, so there’s a lot to choose from :)
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biggreenjelly
Points +42
Great - Edit
The menu is extensive and eclectic and the decor is interesting and unique for Lincoln.
Read moreOnly a small place so probably best to book.
Pros: Range of food available, Really tasty, Vegetables not meat substitutes
Cons: Small restaurant
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Herbivore2706
Points +92
Delicious fresh food - Edit
It was so nice to go to a vegan restaurant and have food that does not rely on meat replacements. We had delicious food that was from fresh ingredients. Such a big selection of food that we struggled to choose! The staff are very friendly.
Read morePros: Big selection, Delicious food , Friendly staff
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Sallylovestony
Points +203
Superb - Edit
Absolutely delicious food, so reasonably priced and lovely staff who work so hard for their charity
Read morePros: Everything on the menu is fab!
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Travels_in_Reggie
Points +4611
Wow! - Edit
What a place! Visited with a friend and we were both so impressed with this place. The decor is so colourful, bright and welcoming, I just wanted to pull up a bean bag and relax for the evening! The menu is huge, it took ages to choose what I wanted as there were lots of things I wanted to try! The portions are also huge. We ended up taking food home with us and unfortunately there was no room for dessert, which was a shame as the cakes in particular looked delicious. Great service from friendly happy staff too.
Read morePros: Central location, Lots of choice, Friendly service
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FionaSBT
Points +33
Really Tasty, Really Filling! - Edit
This is good, honest food in an old skool veggie cafe with a menu that takes inspiration from around the globe. Curries, stews, toasties, wraps. Perfect falafels. Addictive sweet potato chips. Cake, cake and more cake. Portions are generous and great value. My 3 year old is always made very welcome although the downside with kids is that the maximalist ethnic decor gives them so much to fiddle with (and potentially destroy) and the door (onto a busy road) is often open so it's not always a relaxing experience. Other than that, I just can't fault them!
Read morePros: Lots of choice, value for money, loads of flavour
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