Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Take-out
Bakery
British
Catering
Fusion
Breakfast

Coffee bar and cafe providing a vegan menu of sandwiches, bao buns, and seasonal dishes, cakes, and coffee drinks. Est. 2020. Plant milks on offer are oat, soya, and coconut. Reported fully vegetarian May 2024. Open Mon-Sat 09:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-14:00. Kitchen open 10am-4pm.


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41 Reviews

First Review by etaoinspiffy

Sophie_B

Points +753

Vegetarian
11 Jun 2025

Modern cafe offering innovative plant-based food

Modern cafe with art displayed around the walls. The staff were welcoming and happy to help with any issues regarding orders.
I found the menu to be concise but everything was creative, i.e. not what you would normally find in a cafe. Such as the tempeh benedict and a tempeh caesar salad. They also offer kombucha, as well as speciality coffees. There is an emphasis on sourcing ingredients locally, especially the ground coffee. I would come back again, as I liked the freshness and trying something unusual. Excellent value for money.
One point to note is that if you get there after the lunch rush many of the menu items will be unavailable.

Pros: Creativity , Freshness, Value for money

Cons: Menu items being unavailable due to popularity

Triffid

Points +152

Vegan
29 May 2025

Comfortable cafe

When I asked about vegan cakes the staff informed me that everything was vegan but they also offered dairy milk for those that wanted it for their drinks.
Very relaxed atmosphere loads of great choices for food. We’re only stored for coffee and cake but would definitely go back.

Pros: Friendly knowledgable staff, Lots to choose from, Relaxed atmosphere

Cons: They offer dairy milk

linda007

Points +66

Vegan
19 May 2025

Great vegan find in Scarborough

Brilliant service and warm friendly welcome. Small menu but all vegan and very tasty. I had the Kimcheese toastie and my husband had the tempeh Benedict. Substantial meal and good value for money. We also had the biscoff matcha latte which was also delicious. Great to have a completely vegan cafe in Scarborough.

Pros: Good food , Warm welcome , Lovely atmosphere

Chickpea1

Points +271

Vegan
10 May 2025

Nice vibe vegan cafe

Lovely vegan cafe with croissants, hazelnut pan au chocolate and an interesting choice of simple, tasty vegan meals.

Pros: Vegan pastries and cakes, Nice vibe with well presented food, Dog friendly

Travels_in_Reggie

Points +3758

Vegan
06 Apr 2025

Koda

Popped in quickly for cake and coffee to takeaway. The chai latte was delicious, as was the almond croissant. Look forward to visiting again to try some of the food menu. Service could’ve been a bit friendlier. Dog friendly cafe.

mariamc27

Points +1874

Vegan
06 Apr 2025

Lovely

Cheese toastie was really good as was the oat flat white and croissant. The only thing that let it down for me was the special drink hedgerow sour, neither of us could drink it… other than that nice experience

MollyRoseHartley

Points +379

Vegan
12 Jan 2025

Really enjoyed my meal

I visited for the first time a few weeks ago and I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. I like the fact that the menu items are different to what other places offer for vegans (sweet potato and chickpea curry, I'm looking at you).

I've been back several times since as I love it so much here 😁

Updated from previous review on 2025-01-12

Pros: All food options are vegan, Seasonal menus, Good sized portions

AbiM

Points +4765

Vegan
28 Dec 2024

Very nice indeed

Called in for a coffee and a cake just before catching a bus back to Whitby, this place was very nice. Loved the mince pie crumble bar and loved the vibe, the plants, all very nice indeed!!

Pros: Vibe, Plants, Cake

Sbjb

Points +96

Vegan
22 Dec 2024

Such a good find!

So glad we came across Koda on a recent day out in Scarborough. They had a great selection of vegan savoury options on the menu and all of the cakes in the display cabinet were vegan. Opted for the Tempeh Reuben and a vegan blondie. Both were delicious! Can’t wait to go again! #Veganuary

NickCase

Points +435

Vegan
13 Oct 2024

Incredible coffees

Can't recommend this place enough for the coffee alone. Really great coffee, and good food too. Amazing for vegans.

hack_man

Points +26822

Vegan
12 Oct 2024

Don’t take my Koda-chrome away

Had a lovely tempeh Reuben here packed with succulent tempeh and sauerkraut before heading off to see Scarborough Athletic smash Chester FC 3-1 in the FA Cup. Relaxed atmosphere, vegan friendly and a very pleasant surprise to see a good place like this in Scarborough.

Shelley44

Points +48

Vegan
16 Sep 2024

Lucky find!

What a great place, found by chance when the 2 listed vegan café s in Scarborough were both closed.The menu is small, the kitchen is tiny, but the choices were interesting. We ordered Tempeh Reuben and Tempeh Focaccia - both of which were tasty and filling. The choice of speciality coffees and teas was really good and we enjoyed ruby oolong tea and their no. 3 coffee. Even the music was good - classic rock, pop etc

Pros: Interesting food choices, Great selection of coffees and teas, Friendly service, great vibe

Cons: None

Hattiebluebell🌱

Points +1025

Vegan
27 Jul 2024

Coffee & cake

Nice place with good selection of cakes on offer. We had an iced latte & a chai latte. Also a pistachio & orange blondie to share.
Quite near to the station & shops

KLea

Points +1997

Vegan
16 Apr 2024

All vegan and all lovely

Went in for brunch. The kitchen is tiny so the menu is limited, but it packs a lot in!

We opted for the carrot and cream cheese bagel and the coronation chickpea wrap.

The bagel was refreshing and filling - with dill cream "cheese" and plenty of filling. A super fresh side salad with delicious slaw was the perfect accompaniment.

Coronation chickpea seems an odd choice for brunch but it worked. Any spice is balanced out with fruit and (I think) mango chutney.

We had an oat latte - the coffee here is outstanding - and a hibiscus tea. Something I wish we saw more of in the UK!

In terms of ambiance, they have the balance exactly right, with familiar, classic music playing and a myriad of ages in the clientele.

We finished with a cherry bakewell blondie.

This place needs to be on your list to visit! Easy to find near the train station and well worth the wander from the seafront.

Violet&Miranda

Points +30

Vegan
02 Mar 2024

Such a relaxing place

This is the most relaxing cafe ever! Cool music, artwork on the walls, and spacious interior. It's so nice to just pop in here for a drink and a cake (amazing cakes and lots to choose from) and/or a couple of slices of toast and Marmite, and because there's plenty of space between the tables, it never feels crowded, even when it's full.

Friendly and helpful start and an almost 100% vegan kitchen. I'm sorry they still offer the option of cows' milk but (apart from that) I love this place.

Pros: Beautiful spacious decor, Relaxing atmosphere, Amazing cakes

Cons: Dislike the fact that they still offer cows' milk

MNotACookie

Points +335

Vegan
19 Feb 2024

Yummy cakes

Great place, good selection of food and drinks. Very good cakes.

ClareKnighton

Points +948

Vegan
28 Dec 2023

Pretty damn yummy

Hot choccie and toasties were delish! Cute place too, the only negative thing was the tables were left grubby for a little while. I wouldn’t normally care or even notice that kinda thing but for some reason I did today! #Veganuary

Pros: Vegan, Yummy

Cons: Tables left grubby

Sanwin

Points +364

Vegan
15 Dec 2023

Perfectionists in what they do

I love this place, has such a cool vibe. Lovely friendly staff. Great to support a small business who genuinely appreciates you being there. Had the most amazing black forest hot chocolate & kimcheeze toastie!
I did find the menu a bit limited, perhaps they could do something simple (beans on toast) that won't go to waste if not a good seller 💚

Updated from previous review on 2023-12-15

Pros: The best coffee in town , Music a little different to standard places, Such a cool place to hang out

Cons: Limited menu, though always find something I like

SquareRoots

Points +165

Vegan
01 Nov 2023

Delicious creations

Fantastic find, a few mins from the high street. Nice open plan space with funky music and great owners. We had the Thai soup and toasted kimchi & cheese sandwiches. The food is superbly presented and tastes beautiful.

Pros: Delicious coffee, Friendly staff, Amazing food

Pauljm

Points +79

Vegan
30 Sep 2023

Chocolate brownie.

Lovely place nice atmosphere, great vegan brownies and good coffee.

Pros: Coffee, Brownie, Clean toilet

Hazzar

Points +84

Vegan
30 Aug 2023

Top cafe to go to!!!

The amount of vegan things there are it’s basically fully vegan and wow the food mental

Pros: SO MANY VEGAN OPTIONS!!!, Food is beautiful , And love the place and atmosphere

Cons: Not really any except get rid of cows milk

AVeganSam

Points +699

Vegan
19 Aug 2023

Delicious seitan sandwhiches

I ate here a while ago and had an amazing seitan sandwich. I'd definitely go again. There was so much to try!

Pros: Great seitan, Nice vibe

AllisonMarsay

Points +67

Vegan
09 Aug 2023

Best coffee shop!

Brilliant and unique drinks, like cocktails, but with coffee, matcha and hot chocolate. Fully vegan, with great cakes, smoothie bowls etc. Gluten free options available too.

Updated from previous review on 2023-08-09

RaggedStaff

Points +181

Vegan
11 Jul 2023

Fantastic coffee

Friendly & helpful staff, delicious artisan coffee, tasty cakes & light bites. I had a hand brew, which was light & floral as promised: simple, fresh and delicious. Partner had the Pistachio Affogato, which looked & tasted amazing.

Staff were happy to adjust portion sizes for little ones & clear about allergen's, just a shame most of the cakes had soy. 😣

Pros: All food plant based, Really good coffee

Cons: Bit pricey, All the cakes contained soy

Elvie

Points +325

Vegan
03 Jun 2023

Chilled cafe

I spent a nice few hours working here though I couldn't connect to the WiFi. Had a good sandwich for lunch and tried a rose hot chocolate.

Pros: Chilled atmosphere , All vegan food

veganevolutionist

Points +2938

Vegan
20 May 2023

Cow’s milk here so it’s veggie

This is not a vegan cafe it’s veggie due to the cow’s milk. The venue itself is lovely and the food is all plantbased.

Anda-BiancaCiocirlan

Points +646

Vegan
03 Feb 2023

Hadn't realised it was all vegan when I went in

I popped in to check if they had any vegan desserts and to my surprise, they said they were all vegan. Then looking over their menu, I realised it was a fully vegan place.

Good desserts, but it seemed like the menu was quite limited. Will update the review when I actually try some of the mains.

Pros: Good desserts , Nice atmosphere

Cons: Limited options




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