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Vegetarian
Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
British
Tucked away in the back streets serving hot and cold drinks, cakes, soups and sandwiches. Open Mon-Sat 08:30-15:30.
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 13 Jul 2019 by Guest
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Added by Maggierogers on 27 Sep 2017
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28 Reviews
First Review by Maggierogers
Chriserson
Points +20
Amazing tiramisu! - Edit
I can thoroughly recommend Java. Lovely, fresh vegan food - I had the croustade followed by the best tiramisu ever. Quirky decor and good tunes too!
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EhmVert
Points +43
Brilliant little hidden venue - Edit
Follow the signs down some alleys off the main street, and in courtyard full of flowers you find this venue. Food was absolutely delicious with a great variety of vegan dishes in addition to veggie options. The croustade of the day when we went was delicious along with a lovely salad and home made vegan coleslaw. My parents enjoyed the avocado on sourdough with halloumi which came with what looked like a mountain of avocado. Will definitely be back if we're in the area again.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Lovely courtyard, Great variety of options
Cons: Stops serving hot food at 2:30
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LeandraStracquadanio
Points +251
So so great! - Edit
They are a veggie cafe with plenty of vegan options. It was a Saturday so there was a special brunch menu - the spring onion pancakes with avocado was amazing and their coffee was great.
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paulharhen
Points +451
Best Vegetarian Cafe in Swanage - Edit
It wasn’t clear to me how many vegan options there were if any. Nonetheless I had the Roasted Chestnut Mushrooms and Peppers in Toast which included a salad and non vegan Feta cheese. My wife had the soup of the day. Both were delicious. We both had Flat Whites with Soy and Oak Milk. Excellent service too. Out of the way place, down an alleyway, so a little hard to find.
Read morePros: Taste, Presentation , Ambience
Cons: Clearly Defined Vegan Options on the menu.
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JulietteSJL
Points +308
Will definitely go back! - Edit
Fully vegan and vegetarian. Unbelievably delicious dishes; lentil pie, parsnip soup, avo toast. The salads were superb.
Read moreLovely service and great value. #Veganuary
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Craig&NatashaSmith
Points +28
Delicious Vegan/Vegetarian cafe - Edit
Very trendy little place. Excellent home cooked food with either vegan or vegetarian options. Stumbled by it by chance. Animal friendly also. A really little gem. So pleased we found it. No where else in the town had any options.
Read morePros: Good vegan food. More choices in the summer, Home cooked tastey. , Really friendly owner and dog friendly
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problems
Points +138
Big fan of this place - Edit
Probably your best bet as a vegan in Swanage. A must visit!
Read morePros: Delicious scrambled tofu brunch, Lovely iced coffee , Suntrap courtyard location, ideal to relax outside
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PamCummins
Points +132
Delicious food - Edit
Had breakfast here twice. The coffee was nice and I had the banana bread with yoghurt, berries and toasted oats on one day and the vegan breakfast on the next. Both were delicious. We sat in the courtyard which was surrounded by flowers. Such a nice place with friendly staff. Would definitely visit again.
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angcat
Points +156
A hidden gem - Edit
We had an al fresco lunch here and enjoyed the vegan tart with salad. The coffee is the best we've tasted locally. There are vegan cake/dessert options, too.
Read morePros: Vegan options , Excellent coffee, Dog friendly
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ingridbuba
Points +330
Nice little cafe with radiating staff - Edit
Nice atmosphere, not pretentious, tasty food, unfortunately they were very busy and sold out of many vegan options
Read morePros: Good choice, GF options, Very fairly priced
Cons: I expected more vegan choice in a vegetarian plac
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BuzzGirl260
Points +120
Mmmmmmmm yes… - Edit
Lovely quirky little vegetarian/ vegan cafe. Great food.
Read morePros: Lovely location and quirky cafe, Friendly staff , Delicious food
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arherron
Points +343
Just lovely - Edit
We had a nice family lunch here in their fragrant, cozy courtyard. The vegan tart was tasty and the accompanying salad was innovative. We had a nice time and would return.
Read morePros: Vegan choices , Cute courtyard , Tasty
Cons: 40p extra for non dairy milk - bit steep!
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HilB
Points +238
Hidden gem - Edit
We were delighted to have spotted the A board advertising this little cafe which is tucked away in Swanage’s alleys (also home to a fab vegan cosmetics shop and an all-too-tempting chocolate shop with lots of vegan treats) and had a delicious lunch of savoury vegan rolls (billed as “sausage” but much tastier than usual ones) with chutney and a beautifully presented salad. Enjoyed it so much that we returned later in the week!
Read morePros: Fresh, tasty food, Friendly service
Cons: Tiny but we found seating on both visits
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hollieema
Points +314
Well needed lunch - Edit
It’s a little gem in an area where it’s quite difficult to get good vegan options. Had a lovely sausage roll and gorgeous salad and chutney. Sausage roll wasn’t like faux meat but was still good. Was absolutely packed so had to stand around for a little while. And it is located next to a lobster place so absolutely stunk but I’d definitely go back if in the area (which is stunning)
Read moreCons: Not overly clear on menu what’s vegan
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lukio36
Points +115
Delicious food, excellent service - Edit
The staff was exceptionally friendly, the place is very cozy and the food is both fresh and healthy! Thank you for this delicious meal.
Read moreRecommend the Dorset special blend tea.
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SRelph
Points +25
Vegan - Edit
Very friendly and cosy with lovely atmosphere. Several vegan options for lunch, choice of vegan cakes and various plant based milks to go in your coffee. Will definitely be back next time I visit Swanage.
Read morePros: Very friendly staff, More than one vegan option
Cons: Gets busy at lunchtime
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Bill88
Points +24
Great coffee, good food! - Edit
Nice cosy little place in centre of swanage, good coffee and great food, options for vegans and vegeterians! :-)
Read morePros: Vegan options
Cons: Cash only, no credit cards accepted
Guest
AleksandraWieczorek
Points +226
Awesome place! - Edit
Cheap, tasty, amazing stuff. Everything is great!
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Hamfree01
Points +35
Delicious soup - Edit
Ate lunch here with my husband (a vegetarian), had a lovely soup, delicious pasty and huge rock bun. Very helpful and friendly service, cool and quirky surroundings.
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VeganAnnaS
Points +2300
Tea and cake - Edit
Stopped by for an afternoon cup of tea and cake. It seemed popular and was rather busy inside (there is limited seating) but as it was dry I was able to sit in the courtyard area outside which was nice.
Read moreI was a little disappointed because despite a cabinet full of cakes only two options were vegan. I had hope for more choice based on previous reviews/ as it is a vegetarian cafe. Having said that the cake was moist and tasty. There was a good choice of fruit/herbal tea.
Pros: Independent, Nice cake, Outdoor seating
Cons: Closes early, Limited vegan cake choices
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Pandabär
Points +125
Cute little Cafe - Edit
Nice place to stop by. The salad was amazing and I absolutely loved the vegan cake they served! It was really refreshing and felt inovative.
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GhostyEm
Points +207
Proper little gem! - Edit
This little gem can be found in Commercial Road in Swanage and the whole area is a fascinating magnet for quirky shops and galleries. Walk into Java and you are cheered up immediately - the decor and collection of bits and pieces is fun and so colourful. Vegan cake and special vegan treats abound, alongside great salads with the tastiest dressings, also a good selection of vegetarian food and the best coffee around. It opens early (8am) and closes early, (3.30pm) so you need to get there by lunch time to have a chance of sharing in the vegan options.
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JRoss
Points +572
A great little caf - Edit
We found this place when looking for a good coffee, which it absolutely delivered on. But we went back for some lovely vegan food - the vegan tarts and salad were great. Lots of veggie choices and some vegan. The owner is also very friendly and the two times we went there was a great soundtrack and a really nice atmosphere.
Read morePros: Atmosphere great , Good coffee, Veggie options
Cons: Not fully vegan
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TinaDipi
Points +210
Could only be better if it went vegan - Edit
This place was lovely, tucked away in a quiet back street. It seems really popular and there is a good local crowd. The owner was really welcoming and helpful when it came to vegan choices. The only way this place could be improved is if it ditched the dairy and went entirely vegan!
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gbird2
Points +143
Friendly for us and the dog! - Edit
Lovely spot tucked away but easy to find with the signs. Just ask and they will let you know vegan options. Dog friendly and lovely staff. Would be 5 star for me if fully vegan. Also for info was cash only.
Read morePros: Dog friendly
Cons: Not fully vegan
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DepecheGail
Points +30
Fabulous AND Dog friendly - Edit
It took us a while to find it as it’s tucked away behind the main street - look out for the bill boards showing the way. What a find - a small cafe with eclectic and interesting decoration. The vegetarian and vegan food was so good. I had a hummus and haloumi toastie which came with a side salad and slaw. I also bought an apple scone to take away. All very tasty and left me wanting to go back. Staff were friendly and helpful and it’s also very dog friendly. The was a wide choice of vegetarian and vegan food. Loved it.
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lolabeew
Points +20
Dog Friendly - Edit
lovely staff,Food and Also dog friendly.
Read moreReally nice vegetarian food/vegan in a great place with quirky details!
MSR
I have lunch here whenever I am in Swanage. Fantastic salad served with excellent home-made tarts. And REAL loose-leaf tea - no tea-bags here! Pity it is not open in the evenings.
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