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Vegetarian cafe with plenty of vegan dishes. Offers burgers, tofu, salads, sandwiches, Indian-inspired dishes, cakes including vegan ones, range of hot and cold drinks with soymilk available. Booking not usually required but can get quite busy over lunch time. Seating on ground and first floor. No Wi-Fi. Open Tue-Fri 11:00-16:00, Sat 11:00-16:30, Sun 11:00-16:00.
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169 Reviews
First Review by Fergus
soydumplings
Points +1846
Perfect little lunch spot - Edit
We have visited Goji Cafe for cake before but we decided to sit in and have lunch.
Read moreLots of the options are vegan or can be made vegan. I got the soup of the day with the cauliflower wrap. Both of which were flavourful, warm and just what I needed. The combo slayed as well!
My partner got the butternut squash tart which came with super crispy potatoes and a beetroot sauce. All worked very well together.
Pros: Lots of options, Great vegan food
Guest
Blaspheimear
Points +1131
Lovely cafe - Edit
Popped in for lunch, had a 15 min wait or so for a table (nice to see in a veggie/vegan place)! Went for celeriac soup with a cauliflower wrap and my partner had the vegan hotdog. Both were really lovely. Too full for cake - although they looked amazing, as did the salads out front. Pretty expensive but not surprising for the centre of a tourist city.
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Lulu2020
Points +136
Cakes - Edit
I didn't eat indoors just bought cakes to takeaway. They were unbelievably good.
Read morePros: Black forest gateaux, Cakes
Guest
ToeKneeOni
Points +405
I went twice! - Edit
Loved the food so much that I ate here twice while in York. The tofu bah mi was delicious! So many baked goods to choose from.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-10-13
Pros: Mostly vegan, Fresh/seasonal ingredients
Guest
SarahEvans
Points +33
Best meal I’ve had in York - Edit
So much choice, fresh ingredients and focus on wholefoods rather than processed meat/dairy alternatives.
Read moreI had a cashew, leek and pea tart with roast potatoes and broccoli. It was filling, creamy and flavoursome. I’ve eaten out around York all weekend and this meal was best by a mile. And when I told the staff member who served me, she beamed and seemed very appreciative. So glad I cam here.
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MollyRoseHartley
Points +519
Excellent find - Edit
Been wanting to visit here for years but never been able to for various reasons, I was visiting York today though and decided to get take out from somewhere near the Minster. I had the tofu banh mi and sweet potato wedges (I also took home a potato salad which I had at tea time and was lush!) - stunning. I can't wait to visit again!
Read morePros: Vegan options are good and varied, Banh mi
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poppyvegan
Points +80
Delicious food, lovely vibe - Edit
Best afternoon tea I've had. The vegan quiche was a personal favourite. Really lovely sitting on in their garden area. Very convenient location for tourist bits.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-07-06
Pros: Delicious food, Lovely vibe, Great location
Guest
priya40
Points +301
Delicious vegan food - Edit
Amazing choice great food and nice staff
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Bones
Points +92
Fabulous food - Edit
Ate here after watching the Tour de France Grand Depart in York - they had an excellent selection of vegan food, the Portobello burger with smoked tofu was succulent and tasty and highly recommended. The cakes looked fabulous, so I had to follow it with coffee and poppy seed cake.
Read moreEveryone was really friendly and the prices were reasonable, I'd love to go again, but alas it is over 150 miles away from where I live.
Highly recommended!
Updated from previous review on 2014-07-10
Pros: Great food, Great atmosphere, Good prices
Cons: Too far away from where I live
Guest
mollyhyland96
Points +208
Lovely place - Edit
Veggie place with loads of vegan choices. Me & my partner visited here twice over our weekend trip. We tried the vegan mushroom burger, the tofu banh mi & the cashew tart with new potatoes. Also had some cake, of which they had a lot of choices. Really nice place, beautiful garden seating & friendly staff. Would definitely recommend.
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sterestherster
Points +1274
Lovely little backyard - Edit
Had lunch in the sun at Goiji. Choose the platter with hummus, falafel, salad etc. Was good but not special. Friendly atmosphere. The cakes looked great but I couldn’t eat more 🙃.
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CTJeremy
Points +95
Too many great choices - Edit
Not a lot of seats but worth it
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ColinM
Points +1928
Amazing cafe - fab for lunch - Edit
Really relaxed vegetarian and vegan cafe. Great lunches, afternoon tea looks good
Read morePros: The Middle Eastern platter is excellent , The range of salads
Guest
KitKatKathyKat
Points +420
One of the best in York! - Edit
I love Goji. Came back after a few years and enjoyed a lovely cappuccino and some pistachio cake. Lunch is very nice, you get a wide variety of choices! All tasty
Read morePros: Tasty and yummy!, Friendly staff - always, Good location
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JosephineGreenland
Points +982
Delicious Healthy Food - Edit
Me and my husband dropped by here for lunch during the Jorvik festival and we’re not disappointed! We both had the tofu mushroom burger with the roasted sweet potato. It’s great they had a whole foods burger on the menu - portobello mushrooms she Pom was juicy and delicious and the almond pesto with greens was a lovely touch. Sweet potato perfectly cooked and creamy , way better than fries.
Read morePlace has a cosy old school veggie cafe style, round the corner from York Minster. Highly recommend coming here!
Pros: Great food and varied menu, Staff were super friendly and service efficient , Reasonable prices
Cons: Can fill up quickly due to limited seating and pop
Guest
Sofinka
Points +868
Cashew Tart - Edit
My lunch here was delicious. I’ll be getting the cashew and butternut squash again! It’s served with two salads of your choice - I went with a butter bean and carrot and tabouleh. I’ll return!
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therigler
Points +140
I love owt wi a crust - Edit
Lovely Pie with a lovely chutney
Read morePros: The oie, Blond beer
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AbbieMacdougall
Points +88
Really lovely vegetarian cafe! - Edit
Food was fresh and exciting- loads of choice of sandwiches, soup and salads!
Read moreExcellent vegan afternoon tea! Mostly vegan, including lots of vegan cakes. And very friendly service!
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-03
Guest
Lexbell
Points +76
An Absolute Gem! - Edit
Visited for lunch. We were so impressed with this place! The food was delicious, especially enjoyed the pear and ginger cake. A lot of Vegan options, most the menu I think. Friendly staff. Good seating. Highly recommend checking this place out to anyone.
Read morePros: Choice, a lot of great Vegan options., Delicious and very well presented food., Great staff.
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MichaelHope
Points +531
Delicious - Edit
One of the few pure veg places in the city and we were more than happy with our food.
Read moreWe had limited time and the food was delivered quickly and both of our choices were pretty delicious! The wine was tasty as well.
Compliments to the chef. 👏
Pros: Really tasty , Centrally located, Good value
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FDog
Points +82
Trad veggie place - Edit
Feels like a traditional veggie place - unpretentious and friendly. Really nice food and friendly, quick sevice. The tofu baguette was really tasty!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Great service
Cons: Serves dairy
Guest
pmajoruk
Points +180
Load of vegan options - Edit
Great choice for vegans. I had the tofu mushroom burger with roasted sweet potato. Yummy!
Read morePros: Great vegan selection, Very friendly staff
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KieronSmith
Points +341
Excellent food and atmosphere! - Edit
Loved the varied menu, and all their cakes are vegan! Reminds me of an old school veggie cafe!
Read morePros: All cakes are vegan
Guest
HeyItsJay21
Points +140
Nice lunch spot - Edit
Vegetarian but most of the options are vegan. All the cakes were vegan when I went. It's quite pricey for the portion sizes but I think that's common in York. The staff are friendly and informative. I went when I was ill so couldn't taste the food properly but it seemed nice! The actual place is a little worn out looking but overall I had a pleasant experience and would go again.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-05
Pros: Friendly staff, Good selection of cakes
Cons: No disposable fork with my take-away cake, A but overpriced for portion size
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ClareF
Points +102
Fab little cafe! - Edit
Lovely quaint little cafe in the centre of York. Fantastic customer service & and good selection of vegan mesls & cakes
Read morePros: Lots of choice , Fab customer service , Cakes!
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a01chtra
Points +70
Absolutely sensational - Edit
Had the cashew cream quiche (comes with with two salads) and a side of sweet potato wedges which in honesty was probably unnecessary because it was only a lunch and the quiche and salad was both filling and unspeakably delicious. The pastry was great but the quiche was like... melt in the mouth but so well flavoured and hearty.
Read moreThe salad is also really well flavoured, seems like basically any vegetable they touch turns to gold.
Honestly I could not recommend this more highly, will definitely be coming back.
Didn't take photos because I wolfed it, unfortunately. But it was also nicely presented.
They also gave a lot of dessert options but I only came for lunch. Will report back...
Pros: Excellent use of flavours and textures in salads, Quiche absolutely sensational honestly, Good portions
Guest
Amycat
Points +87
Lovely cafe - Edit
Lovely little cafe and we enjoyed our lunch here very much. Lots to choose from. I had the flatbread from the daily specials and my partner had the Greek platter - both very much enjoyed. The staff were lovely and helpful.
Read morePros: The food, The staff
Cons: The stairs up to the toilets
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