Vegan-friendly
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Organic
Take-out
British
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Cafe with play area for children. Host bistro nights. Bring your own alcohol. Booking essential. Current owner as of 2010. Confirmed closed, Sept '22.
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97 High St, Ilfracombe, England, EX34 9NH
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14 Reviews
First Review by steve1999
gedge
Points +20
Closed - Edit
Closed in early September 2022
Read moreLilacHippy
Thanks, we've closed it now. Sending in an update is the best way to let us know. :)
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SkinnyWonder
Points +106
Good food good prices - Edit
Couple of vegan options for mains. Medium sized portions, well cooked, piping hot and tasty. Two vegan cakes on the day i went, ginger and rhubarb was excellent and at £2 amazing value
Read moreOat and soya milk at no extra charge
A little gem
Pros: Good value, Tasty and simple, Good service
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FranMcgarryArtist
Points +348
Great Food, fantastic value - Edit
Plenty of vegan optional, great food fantastic value. Will definitely return.
Read morePros: Great value, Friendly service
Cons: None
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LaineyLove42
Points +17
Lovely lunchtime venue - Edit
A lovely cosy cafe, fully vegetarian and plenty of vegan options too. I had a panini and a milkshake. My non-vegetarian Mother really enjoyed her food as well so smiles all around.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Warm and inviting
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Bruna🌱
Points +155
Vegan scones - Edit
After searching the streets of Ilfracoombe looking for some vegan options myself and my partner stumbled across Grassroots cafe which offered a calm, relaxing atmosphere and plenty of sweet and a few savoury vegan options.
Read moreThe vegan scones were delicious and the caramel cake was simply divine. Ilfracoombe isn’t offering much on the vegan front so I would definitely visit this gem.
Pros: Good vegan options , Affordable , Cozy atmosphere
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richlegg
Points +18
Allways a treat - Edit
Great selection of food and the children love seeing the ducks outside!
Read moreThe staff are brilliant.
Pros: Lots of vegetarian options,and a selection of vega
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CharlesHarpur
Points +183
Great homemade food - Edit
Friendly veggie/vegan cafe. Limited on savoury vegan options but tasted great. Lots of sweet vegan options.
Read morePros: Quality homemade food, Affordable , Friendly staff
Cons: Limited savoury vegan options
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Cass🌱
Points +117
Nice cafe - Edit
I like supporting local veggie/vegan cafes but honestly wasn’t too impressed when I went. It seems to be a mostly veggie place with a few vegan options (guess I expected the other way round). I had about 2 choices for lunch as the rest had milk/cheese in. What I had was really tasty though so would probably go back.
Read morePros: Nice food, Good portions, Nice atmosphere
Cons: Mostly veggie food
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VeganHan
Points +16
Lovely lunch - Edit
A great lunch spot! Great selection of sandwiches and savoury tarts, plenty of vegan options. Leek and apricot pastry was delicious, all meals accompanied by salad, option for crisps. Reasonably priced and coffee also very good!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, helpful staff
Cons: None
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MrsRocky
Points +29
Vegan/veggie in Ilfracombe? Check this place out! - Edit
Wonderful value bistro nights, £15 per head for 3 course set menu (4 choices for each course). Bring your own booze at £1 per head corkage. Delicious home cooking and plentiful portions, make sure you are hungry! Highly recommend a visit if you find yourself hungry in Ilfracombe!
Read morePros: Relaxed atmosphere , Very good value , Good variety, large portions
Cons: None
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KimHyde
Points +34
Lovely cakes - Edit
Friendly and comfortable
Read morePros: Good choice of vegan cakes.
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Alaneatyourgreens
Points +83
Delightful Evening Out. - Edit
The Grassroots is mostly a daytime eatery but on two evenings a week, Friday and Saturday, they open as a bistro, with a fixed price, set menu. £20, four choices each for starter, main, and dessert, BYO alcohol. It is a simple formula which works extremely well.
Read moreThe place has a relaxed, homely atmosphere (the sunflower decor grows on you), the food is down- to- earth recipes, delicious tasting, beautifully prepared, and unfussily presented. (no arty-farty presention here, thank goodness). The portions are generous so you need to bring a large appetite with you.
Sadly North Devon is seriously short on vegetarian cuisine so this place is a must if you are in the area.
Pros. Really good food. Unbelievable value. Generous portions. Friendly staff (one chef, one waitress !) Good atmosphere.
Cons. Small place, need to book. Only open two nights a week.
Pros: Really, really good food. generous portions., Unbelievable value. Friendly staff., Good atmosphere.
Cons: Small place, need to book., Only open two nights a week
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LukeAggerJoynes
Points +30
Welcoming homely cafe - Edit
Excellent little cafe with Vegan and Vegetarian options, staff were very friendly and welcoming. Priced very well and great lunch size portions. Would have loved to check out the bistro night with BYOB but unfortunately only discovered this place near the end of our holiday.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, priced well, byob (selected nights)
Cons: decor might be a bit garish for some
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steve1999
Points +60
Fabulous Bistro Nights - Edit
Friday and Saturday nights are Bistro Nights from 7pm onwards.
Read moreThe fixed price menu £10.00 per head (at time of writing)is excellent value for money and in our opinion too cheap for the quality and quantity of food you get. The menu offers 4 starters, 4 main courses and 4 deserts on a rotating 3 week menu. For example
Starter - Cherry Toms panfried in balsamic vinegar and honey served with toasted muffins and feta.
Main - Creamy veg bake with cheesy crumble served with steamed veg or salad and chunky chips or garlic bread. Sweet - Coconut cream in a brandy snap basket.
All appear to be homemade and cooked to order.
The premises are not licensed so bring your own alcoholic drinks.
Surroundings are very pleasant and the owner who also served and cooked and washed up! was helpful and attentive.
Booking is a must as the cafe only seats around 20 diners.
During the day the cafe also sells a very interesting range of vegetarian sandwich fillings and quiches.
Pros: excellent choices on fixed menu , price , friendly
Cons: none
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