Vegan-friendly
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Gluten-free
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
Chickpea1
Points +300
Lovely!! - Edit
All cakes are now vegan and most of the specials seemed to be too. In fact, it was only the frittata and dairy quiche that seemed to be not vegan. Sunday nut roast with mini vegan Yorkshire pudding was lovely. Not a huge portion for £9.95 but tasty! Large selection of cakes and take away available too. Lovely helpful staff too. This is not a cheap option but it is good quality.
Read moreRevisiting in 2024. The state of the decor is really deteriorating. The carpets are filthy and the toilet leaves a lot to be desired. Still great food and hard to get a table. Staff rushed off their feet. But it really could do with a freshen up and a deep clean.
Updated from previous review on 2024-09-01
Pros: No meat mainly vegan
Cons: Not cheap, Can get very busy and be difficult to get a table , Getting grubby
Guest
LynseyMarriott
Points +39
Loved it - Edit
Food is delicious with alot of choices for vegan and vegetarian. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend and will be visiting again if we are back in York.
Read morePros: Staff, Food
Cons: Prices
Guest
helenbmills
Points +146
Top notch afternoon tea - Edit
Though this cafe is vegetarian, it is about 80% vegan. I liked the fact you can have a dairy afternoon tea, or an exact equivalent vegan one, meaning non vegan friends are more likely to want to come with you. And it is immaculately presented on tiered cake stands worthy of a fancy hotel, at a fraction of the price. Everyone stares when it is brought out and wishes they had ordered it. And is enormous so you take away what you can’t eat for later. They could just serve these which is obviously their speciality, and everyone would be happy, but they have a varied menu including platters, salads and even a burger. Have enjoyed everything I have eaten in here.
Read morePros: Side by side vegetarian and vegan equivalents, Afternoon tea worthy of fancy hotel
Cons: None
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Ampslave
Points +106
Wow! - Edit
Looking for vegan food in York and stumbled upon this fantastic little place!
Read moreWent for the hot dog/burger takeaway box that comes with wedges and cake!
My first vegan hotdog and it was absolutely delicious.
Will definitely be back!
Oh, and the staff were amazing too.
Guest
janewriting
Points +144
Fantastic cakes - Edit
Really central location. Friendly staff. Although cafe is vegetarian, all cakes are vegan.
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LyZo
Points +19
Great and friendly place! - Edit
The food and tea were perfect. Staff is very friendly and helpful when trying to figure out allergy restrictions. Would definitely visit again.
Read morePros: Food options, Allergy information
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christinerose77
Points +18
Delicious fresh food - Edit
So many vegan options. Lovely fresh food and well presented. Staff were friendly, helpful and well informed on the menu. We will definitely visit again
Read morePros: Choices of vegan options, Freshness of food, Ambiance of the cafe
Cons: None
Guest
RojiVerdeVgn
Points +769
Decidedly average - Edit
Upon arrival and being seated, we then waited for a good 25 minutes to be served. We were on the brink of walking out. The place was averagely busy, so no excuse really.
Read moreThe food finally arrived and was decidedly average. Many elements of the breakfast were cold. The mushrooms and fried potatoes were great, the bread was dry and we had to ask for spread. The pickled onions felt a bit misplaced on a breakfast, and the spinach should have been left alone. Instead it came in cream(?), which was odd and not that pleasant.
The coffee was OK and it was nice to get a single cafetiere of it.
All round, it was a poor experience. It felt like a tired place in need of a tidy up. It seemed like the owners/waiters are just going through the motions of running an average business. This place needs some tlc.
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-03
Pros: Nice building with potential , The cafetiere coffee
Cons: Food not great, plates cold, Scruffy decor
Guest
Paulwella567
Points +100
Cute, cosy, tasty - Edit
The cakes were really good, with plenty of vegan options.
Read morePros: Cake, Vegan options, Staff
Guest
PaulHildreth
Points +199
Not been here for far too long - Edit
I’ve enjoyed the food here every time I’ve been - it’s just been too long. They have a great vegan range both for dining in and take out. Obviously the dining in menu is dearer than the take away options. If eating on a budget just get something from the takeaway counter and you won’t be disappointed
Read morePros: Great vegan range , Excellent food , Friendly, helpful staff
Cons: Dining in pricing maybe more restaurant than cafe
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RosieConvoy
Points +62
Busy Saturday - Edit
We visited on sunny Saturday in April. The service was pretty bad, very slow, took 20 mins even to get our drinks. My in-laws said their coffee was tasteless. The menu looked delicious, lots of whole foods, but when we got served it, almost 45 mins after we arrived, I have to say it was fairly bland. My husband and I had two different platters, there were some really nice items, but I wasn’t particularly impressed. We ran out of time to order dessert which we had looked forward to since we saw it in the window when we arrived. I visited the toilet upstairs, the carpet up the stairs was filthy. The decor in the whole places was faded and wallpaper peeling, the menus were grubby, really needs some attention. The wait staff seemed tired and overrun, some were surly, there was one very friendly guy but he ended up not being our server after seating us, I think the kitchen was probably just too small to cope for the number of covers they have.
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JoDandelion
Points +685
Nice afternoon tea - vegan quiche was outstanding - Edit
A bit of a old-fashioned healthy vegetarian cafe but lots of vegan options including an entire vegan afternoon tea! The savouries were particularly good, especially the quiche!
Read moreThere were two whole slices of cake which were too much for us so we took a slice home.
Service was a little slow, and the room where we were was a bit soulless, but staff were friendly.
They offer a takeaway picnic service too, probably a good shout!
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Really good quiche
Cons: Slightly weird vibes
Guest
Vegan_Grower
Points +235
Crazy staircase lovely food - Edit
Food lovely, cashew cream pie choice of wholesome salads very satisfying. You do need to be akin to a mountain goat if you want to use the loos and be warned that the staircase has a bend and you might meet staff coming in the other direction laden with food/plates. Would definitely recommend for takeout, although expect to queue...I wouldn't sit in again due to the challenging staircase to get to the loos.
Read morePros: Wholesome food options, Friendly helpful staff
Cons: Stairs a liability imho
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EmilyDarrall
Points +316
Lovely fresh food - Edit
Cute cafe, I got a cashew cream tart and stuffed vine leaves to take away for my lunch, and both were tasty and fresh. Lots of options for vegans, which were clearly labelled.
Read morePros: Nice healthy food
Cons: Busy so may need to wait
Guest
greenp
Points +183
Varied, Friendly & fresh - Edit
Attentive table service. Delicious food. Wide range Vegan and vegetarian .
Read morePros: Food , Location , Friendly staff
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Ultralets
Points +81
Amazing tasty food with great service. - Edit
Great choice of vegetarian and vegan food. The afternoon tea is amazing one of the best I've ever had.
Read morePros: Afternoon Tea, Quick friendly service
Cons: It's such a great place can be difficult to get in
Guest
Mustang_Scally
Points +296
Lovely brunches - Edit
Filling and tasty brunch, good selection of teas and cakes
Read morePros: Delicious home made, Fantastic service, Reasonable prices
Cons: Wish there were beans with the brunch
Guest
MichelaAnice
Points +1301
Good prices, healthy and tasty lunch options... Great cakes! - Edit
Great fresh and nutritious lunch options at good prices. Their side salads are great and we loved the savoury tart. In addition the cakes are all vegan and extremely rich and tasty
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pinks
Points +1241
Goji - Edit
Went around Christmas. Good experience. Busy cafe. Other tables chatted to us about our cakes. A nice community. Coconut cream serviced with cakes on side. And marshmallow vg of course with hot choc. .menu and table a bit grubby but food and experience was good. Gf options for hubby. Only had cakes and drinks cannot comment on savoury.
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Saffron🌺
Points +166
I love this cafe! - Edit
I have almost tried every option here and they are all delicious, flavoursome and wholesome. Lots of great salads and the service is always friendly. Lots of different things on the menu too from burgers to mezze to frittata
Read morePros: Lots of options , Delicious food , Cute cafe
Guest
olivia563
Points +163
Delicious cake and hot chocolate - Edit
I stopped in here for a little afternoon drink and cake and was not disappointed at all!
Read moreThe hot chocolate was really good and I got the marshmallows on the side which come dipped in chocolate (seriously good!)
The carrot cake was also a great choice!
Pros: Loads of vegan cake options - carrot cake was amaz, Great hot chocolate
Guest
EddyMaya
Points +1117
NIce little almost 100% vegan café - Edit
Goji is something of a York institution. It started life as a vegetarian café but seems to have become more & more vegan with each passing year. Now pretty much everything on their menu is vegan - though do ask if you are unsure as there is still some dairy here & there.
Read moreThe food is always of a high standard. Nothing mindblowing but good, solid fayre. Their Middle Eastern or salad platters are always a good option. Their burgers are also pretty tasty, as are their soups & wraps. Daily specials mean there's always something new to try. Oh and their cakes are great!
Pros: Reliable quality , Friendly staff, Relaxed vibe
Cons: Not quite 100% vegan, Not very accessible as its an old building
Guest
GracePlant
Points +1363
Incredible food and lovley staff🫶🏻 - Edit
Beautiful Cafe with the best vegan cheesecake everrrrr, a range of so many vegan foods too, definitely recommend!
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lucidillusion
Points +158
Always a winner - Edit
Reliable wholesome tasty food that is very reasonably priced. Staff are friendly and helpful. Great variety of options (including gluten free vegan for both savoury and sweet👏). I’ve eaten in and taken away and it’s always been a very nice experience.
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SpeedyBoarding
Points +36
Delicious choices - Edit
Tasty options and colourful salads. Small, pretty courtyard and indoor eating area. My falafel salad was huge and tasty (served with beetroot &apple sauce, hummus and tabbouleh plus another - I chose the carrot and pomegranate salad). My partner had a hefty vegan hotdog with pickled red onions and mustard etc - he was ‘very happy’ with portion size and taste. Cake choices were fab. Heartily recommend the lemon meringue and the Bakewell tart (both vegan and more tasty than I remember dairy versions ever being!).
Read morePros: Choices of savoury items, Gorgeous cakes, Good vfm (and a loyalty scheme)
Guest
Alisonbe4
Points +182
Nice find - Edit
Friendly staff. Tasty fresh food
Read morePros: Choice, Friendly staff, Location
Cons: Can’t think of anything
Guest
LP23
Points +52
The best vegan restaurant in York. - Edit
We have visited many times on our trips to York and it never disappoints. Delicious, nutritious, well-cooked and presented plant-based food. So lovely to be presented with a choice of delicious vegan options!
Read moreOn this visit we had the cashew quiche with salads, followed by the blackcurrant ‘cheese’-cake (no cheese) and delicious coffee (as good as any in York!).
If only Gogi would open a branch hereabouts (Whiby would be good).
Pros: Excellent food, good value for the quality given., Very friendly staff., Good portions, nice vibe.
Guest
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