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100% vegan cafe in the heart of Menai Bridge. Serves homemade cakes, breakfast, brunch and lunch. Menu includes salads, burgers, sandwiches and pasta dishes. Open Mon-Tue 09:00-17:00, Fri-Sun 09:00-17:00. Closed Wed-Thur. Breakfast menu 9am-12pm. Lunch menu 12pm-4pm. Kitchen closes at 4pm daily.
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4B Uxbridge Sq, Menai Bridge, Wales, LL59 5DL
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Last update on 23 Jan 2024 by ffigan
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86 Reviews
First Review by EllieVans
John.ellis vegan
Points +212
Vegan Heaven - Edit
Another Happy Cow discovery, where would be without the app.
Read moreGreat to find busy and full of life.
Found a nice seat by the window and enjoyed the delicious food.
Pros: Great variety of healthy options , Friendly staff , Great cakes
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LettuceMuncher
Points +396
Nice enough - Edit
This cafe has a very basic menu with limited options but the food was good enough. I ordered the stone cold soba noodle salad. My friend had the katsu curry with seitan & a side of chips. Both meals were nice not great but nothing to complain about either.
Read moreThe cafe also sells cakes with the usual choice of teas, coffees & cold drinks. Plus they have a small selection of alcoholic drinks.
There's seating indoors for around 22 plus seating outside but it can get noisy out there due to the proximity of the road. There's no shade out there either and having sat inside and out, unless it's fine weather & a Sunday so less traffic it’s not the most pleasant places to sit & eat.
On the whole if you're passing it's worth a try.
Pros: Cakes available
Cons: Limited menu
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vegan161
Points +1006
delicious - Edit
the bacon toast was pretty unique. never had something like this before. but to be honest 9.95£ for a bread with some tofu on it is too expensive in my opinion.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-02
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Hazlet
Points +25
Amazing food - Edit
It was one of the nicest vegan places I've been. So many options all amazing. Even my non vegan friends all loved it.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-29
Pros: Food taste, Prices, Cakes
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m4tth3w
Points +279
Amazing - Edit
Great place. The cakes and drinks were amazing. I had their roasted beetroot but it wasn’t to my liking, more of a personal thing. Staff were all really friendly too☺️
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Edlay
Points +128
AVERAGE FOOD/NOT DOG FRIENDLY - Edit
Had the soup and chips, nice but nothing particularly special. You can get much better coffee at FRAN.
Read moreAlso, even if the food was amazing it could never be a 5* as it is not dog friendly. Such a shame, had to sit outside in the rain, will never understand this.
Cons: Not dog friendly
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Y_Llew_Tew
Points +17
Delicious curry bowl - Edit
Friendly and excellent food
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KateEmmett
Points +3794
Delicious breakfast - Edit
I’ve had a lot of vegan breakfasts and this is one of the tastiest ever! Lovely cafe, very friendly staff
Read moreGaz360
Will try it
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Moses101
Points +30
Delicious food - Edit
Extensive menu, it was so hard to choose! Lovely staff excellent food. Thank you
Read morePros: Choice, Gluten free options
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eRye
Points +118
Lovely little cafe - Edit
Great food and a wide variety of drinks. The cafe has a nice atmosphere and staff were friendly.
Read morePros: Nice atmosphere, Good range of drinks options
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KirstieRice
Points +46
Delicious vegan food - Edit
Lovely food including gluten free options all vegan ☺️ lovely atmosphere and friendly staff 😍 will be back soon 👍
Read morePros: Vegan, Gluten free options
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Veggie_Bird
Points +389
Wonderfull - Edit
Such a lovely little place. The hot chocolate was soooo good. Good value for money and nice friendly staff.
Read morePros: 100% Vegan
Guest
ffigan
Points +2304
High Quality and Flavourful Dishes! - Edit
The Green Olive is an excellent vegan cafe situated in Porthaethwy. They update their menu frequently and run interesting specials, which provides customers with the opportunity to try their fresh and innovative dishes. They operate on a walk-ins only system and are open for breakfast (9am-12pm), lunch (12pm-4pm), and coffee and cakes only (4pm-5pm).
Read moreDuring my first visit, I had the Green Olive Breakfast. It was not easy to choose what to order as their breakfast menu was so varied and interesting, and I've already planned my breakfast order for next time (Spiced Plum and Coffee Pancakes). The breakfast was really delicious and incredibly filling with the stars of the show for me being 'the root veg and kale hash' and the 'sourdough toast'. I had my breakfast with a generously sized mocha, which I ordered with the optional (at additional cost) squirty cream and marshmallows, and the cream was the nicest vegan squirty cream I've ever had! I purchased some cakes to take away (a personal tradition I have now established when visiting vegan cafes), and they were phenomenal. I was particularly impressed with the Coconut, Lime, and Ginger Cake and have been raving about it to every person I have spoken to since I had it.
I visited Green Olive again a few days later for lunch, and the food was equally as delicious the second time around. Again, I struggled to choose a dish as there so many tempting choices, but I ended up having the Seared Mixed Mushrooms and Celeriac Bowl with Gochujang Seitan Strips and Shwarma Fries as sides to share between my friend and I. The Bowl was packed with flavour, and the combination of textures was cleverly thought out, but the sides were so excellent that I preferred those to my main dish. Fortunately, the sides I chose are available as a part of other mains such as the Gochujang Seitan Bowl and Tofu Shwarma Focaccia, so I already look forward to trying these main dishes out! The seitan strips were well garnished, and the sauce was tasty and contained a kick and the tofu fries was a massive portion with massive flavour- they were so moreish that I resented having to share them with my friend! I again had some baked treats to-go (Chocolate Chip Cookies), and they were soft and chewy, but I did prefer the cakes.
The Green Olive is a MUST visit for vegans near Ynys Môn. They are masterful at what they do, and the cafe is comfortable and contemporary. I recommend following their social media for tasty menu and specials updates!💚
Updated from previous review on 2024-01-27
Pros: Fantastic Food, Innovative Dishes, Lovely Staff, Well Managed Social Media, Free WiFi, Modern Cafe Decor
Cons: Does Not Accept Bookings, A Tad Expensive
Guest
Seanroy
Points +296
Amazing Vegan Cafe - Edit
Great menu, amazing food and friendly staff. Very close to Bangor
Read morePros: Variety , Quality of food
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benshacklady
Points +62
Amazing Vegan Food, the Best Staff - Edit
Regular visitor to Green Olive. Never been disappointed. Some of the best vegan food I’ve eaten. Staff are always great. They frequently update the menu so often new things to try. This time; had the Gochujang Seitan Focaccia Sandwich which went down beautifully with the soup of the day, alongside the guest filter coffee and a perfectly baked chocolate chip cookie.
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CatarinaGalhardo
Points +89
Really delicious and nutritious food! - Edit
Was a really great lunch where we got the filter coffee and a turmeric latte and ate a delicious focaccia sandwich filled with seitan, cucumber, and other veg together with a salad and added on the soup of the day which was a very hearty cauliflower cream. The chocolate chip cookie for dessert was also yummy 😋 Will definitely return when next in Bangor!
Read morePros: Delicious and healthy, Quality-price, Nice and fast service
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KCadventure
Points +1066
Exceptional vegan cafe - Edit
Everything Green Olive does is a cut above. You can get breakfasts, sandwiches, soup, salads, cakes, a big range of coffees, and all are tasty and a bit more inventive than in many cafes.
Read moreThe polenta cakes are a particular standout - they're very moist and melt in the mouth.
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HollieWebster95
Points +24
I'd eat here every day if I could - Edit
The food is fantastic, there are always loads of desert options and I really like that you can purchase their tea.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-23
Pros: Quality of food, The prices , The service
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parttimebuddha
Points +190
Does not disappoint. - Edit
I noticed Green Olive when we visited Bangor University earlier in the year so was happy to revisit today as my son has started at uni here.
Read moreInitially we sat outside as there was no space inside, but asked to move in when a table was free. From the lunch menu (served 12-4) we had the Seitan Focaccia with pizza chips and my wife had the beetroot soft cheese focaccia. The Seitan was lovely and my wife reported hers was too. The pizza chips topping perhaps a bit too sloppy for but my son and wife enjoyed them.
Not cheap but lovely as an occasion treat so we will be back when we visit the area soon.
Oh the staff and service was very bright , friendly and efficient- thank you.
Pros: Nice simple menu , Friendly service
Cons: Cawton press Ginger - no ginger!
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hellen21
Points +26
Delicious breakfast - Edit
I had the maple tofu bacon pancakes they were absolutely delicious
Read morePros: Friendly staff , Delicious food
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carol23383
Points +43
Delicious - Edit
Lovely cafe and staff, had the buffalo seitan in focaccia bread with chips , so delicious. We will be back
Read morePros: Large portions, Lovely staff, Tasty food
Cons: None
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Frankie85
Points +544
Beautiful - Edit
We sat outside on a warm, sunny day and watched the world go by.
Read moreWe enjoyed iced tea, baked beetroot focaccia and an orzo salad with seitan strips. (That whipped feta still cheese in the focaccia was the best vegan cheese I've ever had.)
We also have scones for desert. I've never had a scone before because I've been vegan a really long time. It was INCREDIBLE. I need more of that in my life for sure.
The staff were attentive and really helpful with local information.
We'll definitely be back here when we can.
Pros: The vegan cheese was next level, Good service , Excellent variety
Cons: Needs to open in the evening
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BexLorraine
Points +26
Fabulous food and service! - Edit
There was a lot of choice and everything we had was delicious! We especially liked the Bakon Jam Fries and the curried cauliflower! We are on holiday here and will definitely try to go back before we leave!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-08-20
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Rachel68
Points +176
Awesome cafe. Loved it! - Edit
Amazing food and lovely staff!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-08-15
Pros: Fully vegan, All tasty food
Cons: Sitting outside not good as too close to traffic
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rach83
Points +20
Brilliant breakfast - Edit
Amazing pancakes. Full breakfast tasty. Excellent coffee
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alanbroadhursthall
Points +241
Delicious food in a wonderful cafe - Edit
This is my second visit here, as I have to be at least close by. It’s a lovely cafe, with a regularly changing seasonal menu. The staff are welcoming and friendly, and very helpful. The food is varied, so there’s bound to be something for you! There’s a reason it’s always busy!
Read morePros: Warm welcome, Seasonal menu
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MaiLykke
Points +195
Seems like a lovely place - Edit
Nice selection of drinks and cakes. The staff seemed friendly and helpful, not only concerning the cafe - one guy offered to help us find our way onwards when leaving the cafe at closing time (we visited Wales as tourists). Would return to taste their other dishes if I’d had the opportunity.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-18
Pros: Tasty cake, Cozy, Nice staff
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