Casual vegan restaurant with smoothie bar est. since 2013. Makes food using local, seasonal, and mainly organic ingredients. Large space, rustic and up-cycled decor. Has magazines and newspaper, children's toys. Find choices like spaghetti, enchiladas, burrito, frittata, stroganoff, and vegan cakes. Last order 1 hour before closing. Open Mon-Fri 09:00-16:00, Sat 09:00-18:00, Sun 09:00-16:00. Kitchen closes one hour before closing time.
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7 The Triangle, Bournemouth, England, BH2 5RY
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Last update on 14 Jul 2024 by Mad_cucumbers
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Added by annoying vegan on 06 Jul 2013
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183 Reviews
First Review by Richard Ross
NikGalanis
Points +266
Excellent food and owner - Edit
Very tasty food staff were very kind and accommodating. Loved the place and vibe
Read morePros: Tasty food, Kind staff , Nice vibe
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paulharhen
Points +1446
Excellent Vegan Lunch Restaurant - Edit
We had the Oyster Mushroom Sandwich and the Power Bowl with Potato Wedges. All were delicious and well presented. We also had the Carrot Cake and the Chocolate Tart which were lovely too. Very good service and a nice ambiance.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-15
Pros: All vegan , Presentation , Taste
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EmilyJulia
Points +41
Cute vegan cafe - Edit
I had a tofu and cashew dish, which was lovely and warming (probably not the best choice for a warm day mind you, but that’s on me 😂). Couldn’t fault the food - lovely atmosphere, friendly staff! Would totally recommend 🌿🙌
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ChasByrne
Points +50
Great cozy vegan lounge - Edit
Lovely venue to go and chill. Had a great breakfast and nice wide selection on the menu
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-29
Pros: Friendly , Wide choice , Nice cozy venue
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tracie
Points +36
Lovely food - Edit
Menu choices good. Food quality high. However the portion sizes are on the small size, I left still feeling hungry. I bought cheesecake to takeaway and whilst I can’t fault the taste I was really shocked to open the box when I got home to find a sliver about 3 bites worth. Really disappointed and won’t be doing that again.
Read morePros: Choice , Friendly atmosphere , Quality
Cons: Small portions
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kingoftheducks
Points +85
Not Enough Mealtimes In A Week! - Edit
We were in Bournemouth for four days, we went to Mad Cucumber four times (and they were closed one of the days we were there). I love it, my kids love it, it's an essential Bournemouth visit. The food is excellent, the drinks are tip top, the atmosphere is glorious.
Read morePros: Delicious menu (great specials), Amazing cake selection , Friendly staff and atmosphere
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ultraviolet.gomez
Points +5753
Great! - Edit
Love this place. Been there 3 times. Very friendly staff, tasty food, chilled atmosphere and dog friendly.
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TheAntiqueVegan
Points +180
Sadly not as good since owners changed - Edit
This used to be my favorite place in Bournemouth since their doors opened in 2013, however we had a bad dining experience a couple weeks ago. Despite having the entire place to ourselves, the service was very ‘matter of fact’ with no friendliness. They have removed longstanding classics from the menu and aren’t willing to do even the quick, simple ones despite having all the ingredients and being offered more money to do so. After 11 years of patronage, we weren’t made to feel welcome at all, even when asking about attending future events, which just got a one word ‘no’ response to every question. So sad the old owners have left!
Read morePros: Completely vegan., Open longer hours than they used to be.
Cons: Many dessert and drink options have been removed., No hospitality salesmanship.
Mad_cucumbers
Dear TheAntiqueVegan, we are sorry to read your visit hasn’t been pleasant. We are very surprised to hear that our staff wasn’t friendly as this doesn’t reflect what we witness everyday; we are also confused because we have not removed any outstanding classic since taking over the place; maybe those changes had been made by previous owners throughout the years as the menu that you have seen on your visit had only one pasta dish changed since April 2023. We offer a variety of specials as well as different cakes. Working in the business and living the business give us the idea of what customers desire, what popular cakes and dishes will never go off the menu and what instead needs a new offer. For this reason we believe that a place to thrive needs refreshing and if we were to keep the menu as it was forever, we wouldn’t be offering a good service or variety to people who want to experience new flavours too. Change is part of life as well as of the business and we hope you’ll visit us again in the future trusting the work we are putting to keep Mad Cucumber the great establishment it’s been for the past 10+ years. Best regards, Mad Cucumber Team.
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Longstanding *
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ms_curlilocks
Points +104
Smoothi-licious - Edit
We had breakfast which was very tasty, smoothies green and peanut butter which were outstanding.
Read moreWould come back for breakfastand lunch, lovely place.
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MarkGretton
Points +137
Lovely to be back! - Edit
This is becoming pretty much a favourite whenever I'm in or around Bournemouth- lovely food, efficient, friendly service and a pleasant hipsterish ambience. And their playlist included both The Smiths and Fleetwood Mac! Something for everyone here!
Read morePros: Completely vegan, Lovely food, Good people
Cons: Nothing to dislike!
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fedro065
Points +106
Mad cucumber - Edit
I have been there on a rainy Sunday at lunch time,I couldn’t get a table because they were all booked for a party so I had my lunch on the display top.The food was good and well presented and the staff very kind which helped a lot.
Read morePros: Food, Staff , Interiors
Cons: One more table would have improved anything
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ElaborateShadow
Points +123
Not all mad - Edit
All vegan menus, nice atmosphere and good food
Read morePros: All vegan menus for different meals, Nice food
Cons: Can get quite pricey
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rosebuda
Points +1615
Great food, very comprehensive menu - Edit
Had the mac'n cheeseand a burger. Both were delicious. The pumpkin cheesecake was also good, but the slice could have been larger
Read morePros: Diverse menu
Cons: Not that cheap
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emikat
Points +1187
Cute vegan cafe - Edit
Love it in here, very simple, rustic, and full of character. Plenty of options.
Read moreMad_cucumbers
Hi there thanks for your review, we are happy to know you like our caf, however the picture is not taken at Mad Cucumber ☺️
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Veganrebels.uk
Points +312
Amazing tasty full English breakfast - Edit
After hiking 210km along the Jurassic Coast I have been craving a full English breakfast all week and was so happy to find Mad Cucumber is fully vegan, open on a Tuesday and serving a full English 🤩. It was really tasty with very fresh ingredients and the chai latte was unreal too!
Read morePros: Amazing tasty food, Friendly staff, A nice calm atmosphere
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bsdz
Points +113
Delicious wholesome dishes - Edit
A lovely quirky lounge style cafe in Bournemouth's The Triangle. They have a varied menu along with a separate kid's menu too. We had the falafel bowl, katsu curry and mac n' cheeze. All very nicely presented with decent portion sizes. All were very tasty. I also had a very nice almond latte and we all shared some delicious carrot cake and a slice of cheeze cake. Lots of puzzles & games dotted around the restaurant to keep you entertained while you wait.
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AngieGibson
Points +902
Excellent breakfast - Edit
Acai bowls, porridge and full English breakfast options available. Smoothies amazing. Food fab. Staff great.
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tpas
Points +27
Lovely lunch - Edit
Really nice fresh food in a great location. We had a feast, with turmeric and carrot soup for starters, then the delicious squash burger and the power bowl for main. To finish a slice of the chocolate and respberry cake with a lovely black coffee.. I mean, I took the time to write all this down, super delish!
Read morePros: Tasty, Healthy , Friendly
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SerenaJPears
Points +59
Excellent food - Edit
Great little find! Dog friendly too
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RubyMay
Points +1480
Tasty - Edit
Lovely and tasty food. I had the carrox which was very nice and my partner had the soup which was lovely but not very hot. The milkshakes were excellent😄
Read morePros: Tasty and fresh
Cons: Not a lot of choice
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LouisDenyer
Points +135
Delicious - Edit
Had the pancakes with berries and maple syrup. The pancakes were amazing. Well balanced sweetness for me. Had a smoothie too which was delicious. Everything served visually appealing and in good time. Staff were very friendly and polite. Thank you.
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LettuceJackfruit
Points +202
Vegan cafe / restaurant - Edit
Popped in for lunch while visiting Bournmouth. Had a milkshake and salad bowl. Completely different from the last time I visited, very much feels more like a restaurant now. Food was too heavy on the vinegar but overall a nice experience with friendly staff.
Read morePros: Friendly staff
Cons: Too much vinegar on meal
Mad_cucumbers
Dear LJConrad,
Read moreThank you for leaving us a good review ☺️ we are glad to know you enjoyed your time at our café (but sorry to hear about the vinegar!!) and thanks for coming back again!!
We hope to see you in the future for some more yummy food&drinks!
Mad Cucumber Team
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CryHavoc362
Points +120
Brilliant breakfast - Edit
Had a delicious breakfast, really chilled please with super friendly stall
Read morePros: Range of choice, Friendly staff, Wicked breakfast
Mad_cucumbers
Dear CryHavoc,
Read moreThanks for taking the time to leave us a review!
We are very happy you enjoyed our good food and our good mood 😎
We hope to see you again in the future, thank you again!
Mad Cucumber Team
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ell1802
Points +30
Good food but extremely pricey - Edit
The food was tasty but £11 for a burger without a side salad or chips left me feeling unsatisfied. The server we had on this occasion was friendly however on a previous occasion was made to feel as if my custom was unneeded and the the group was unwelcome. Although the power bowl was delicious.
Read morePros: The power bowl , Variety on the menu.
Cons: Service was unreliable, sometimes rude.
Mad_cucumbers
Dear Ell802,
Read moreWe are sorry your experience at our café left you unsatisfied.
We pride ourselves on having friendly and accommodating staff to look after our customers so we hope on your next visit you won’t feel like you’re not welcomed. We apologise you felt this way.
Unfortunately, especially small businesses like ours, have been experiencing major costs rises which reflects even more when it comes to purchasing organic ingredients and vegan alternatives.
We are glad to know you enjoyed our power bowl and we hope to see you again!
Mad Cucumber Team
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Munson
Points +387
Mad Cucumber = Mad Delicious!! - Edit
Food is fantastic! We had what is shown in the pictures below and all was amazing, with favourites being the Biscoff Milkshake and Spaghetti Carbonara. However, as of right now, the Carbonara is only a special item, but they’re hoping to add it to the menu as a permanent item. Which they should!!! Big shout out to the service as well, and the interior is cozy and super chill vibes. Will definitely be returning!
Read morePros: Service was quick, Quality/Variety of food, Good portion sizes
Mad_cucumbers
Dear Munson, thank you ever so much for your amazing review!
Read moreWe are all so happy to read your words 😍 and we hope to see you again!
Mad Cucumber Team
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PaulHolroyd
Points +482
Great breakfast - Edit
Nice relaxing cafe, lovely full vegan breakfast.
Read morePros: 100% vegan
Mad_cucumbers
Dear Paul,
Read moreThank you very much for your review, we are happy to know you enjoyed our food!
Mad Cucumber Team
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vegotanuki
Points +1484
Delightful - Edit
Been coming here for years and it never disappoints! Their cakes are great.
Read moreMad_cucumbers
Dear Vegotanuki,
Read moreHow lovely to know you’re so very loyal to our cafè!
Thanks for returning every time and for your nice review!
Mad Cucumber Team
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