Vegan
Organic
Western
British

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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183 Reviews

First Review by Richard Ross

SarahKC

Points +146

Vegan
06 Sep 2021

A great breakfast!

I was really surprised by the last review - we found the place clean and tidy, the staff lovely and the food great value.

Enjoyed a lovely breakfast here!

samsamlouise

Points +332

Vegan
25 Jun 2021

I think I was far too nice on my last review

Now let’s really get into the truths

1. Just because it’s bohemian doesn’t mean you can be scruffy with interior and not finished painted walls. That’s no bohemian…that’s just untidy.
2. Stop having a food item on the menu that you haven’t had for over a month
3. The chefs need to be in a uniform. They’re scruffy and unclean.
4. Turn the music down, it isn’t a bar
5. Close the doors…the road is too loud
6. You aren’t upmarket…don’t charge £7 for a basic avocado and toast, on one slice. With a basic topping and a salad with zero dressing.
7. Have the staff in the know…they seem clueless too all questions
8. Tidy up the bathroom
9. Perfect the menu
10. Perfect the food
11. There’s one dish that is nice. But everything else that’s wrong with have me come back. I tried with this place. But I just feel sick the more I think of the chef and the place itself.

You’re in a basic city. You’re not upmarket. The chefs need of tidy up. Get uniforms.





Updated from previous review on 2021-06-05

keefmate

Points +41

Vegan
18 Jun 2021

Lunch and a read

Great spot for lunch, coffee and cake, and a mini library to boot.

Perseida

Points +83

Vegetarian
25 Feb 2021

Smacznie.

Wooden rustic and cozy decor with plants. Smiling and helpful staff. Tasty dishes, medium-sized portions, delicious smoothies.

JennyOReilly

Points +22

Vegan
18 Jan 2021

Lovely chilled cafe with wholesome food

Great menu with lots of choice. Delicious wholesome food and a lovely relaxed atmosphere

Flogs

Points +737

Vegan
25 Oct 2020

Great healthy food

We went back twice during our short visit to Bournemouth, the full English was perfect and the salads for lunch were really yummy. Biscoff milkshake was divine

ktrott88

Points +246

Vegan
22 Oct 2020

One of my FAVOURITE places!

Amazing food. Lovely staff. Great value. LOADS of options. Some of the best pancakes and cakes I’ve ever tasted!! Love the atmosphere and set up. Brilliant place 😎

Pros: Loads of food/ drink choices, Good value for money, Lots of space; Great atmosphere

lmd14

Points +244

Vegan
15 Oct 2020

Great Little Cafe

We went here for breakfast and it was great! Pancakes were amazing and smoothies were delicious!

Well thought out menu. Will defo return if I'm in Bournemouth

AirValen

Points +857

Vegan
04 Oct 2020

Nice coffee place

We were here for coffee and cake and it was really nice. A very relaxed place and very familiar. The staff are friendly and the coffee and cakes really nice and tasty. Would recommend for a light snack

ClaireCrescent

Points +34

Vegan
02 Sep 2020

Yum!

Lovely place for lunch or breakfast

DaniTwickenham

Points +189

Vegan
01 Mar 2020

Good for a quick bite

This restaurant is great for a quick bite. The food is tasty and staff very friendly. Not the special occasion type restaurant more of a lounge / hang out place but otherwise all good.

Pros: Yummy & quick, Friendly staff

SarahWard

Points +244

Vegan
18 Feb 2020

So good I wanted everything on the menu

Awesome atmosphere, great selection, salad was super fresh and crispy. Excellent food.

chubbievegan

Points +98

Vegan
01 Feb 2020

Very tasty food, chilled atmosphere, nice staff.

Fully vegan cafe. I had a delicious mushroom and onion quiche, chai latte and orange Victoria sponge cake.
*** Open for dinner 6pm-8pm too Friday & Saturday only ***

Pros: Fully vegan, Lots of variety , Affordable

Jimmyeatsnomeat

Points +110

Vegan
28 Jan 2020

Nice food and cute place

Sometimes hard to get a table, which tells you a lot.

JakeDavies

Points +892

Vegan
20 Jan 2020

Wonderful Gem

Great vegan restaurant/cafe. Very cozy and homely feel, counter service. Large selection of cakes and sweets all made in-house. Breakfast, lunch everyday and weekend dinner options. House Burger and Thai Green Curry were very good. Carrot cake, chocolate strawberry lemon cake and chocolate brownies all excellent. Banana milkshake and chai latte also on point! Highly recommend, will be back.

Pros: Lots of vegan options , House made tasty food , Comfort food and healthy options

Cons: Counter service , Close at 6pm and last orders at 5pm

gemmafrench3

Points +65

Vegan
15 Dec 2019

Gorgeous food, great service and atmosphere

Great selection of desserts, all kinds of cakes, slices, cookies, and from what I sampled, utterly devine!

Great atmosphere, books and games available too, very popular but with lots of seating.

The perfect vegan set-up, make sure to visit if you are anywhere near.

Pros: Cakes and desserts

CourtneyFineran

Points +32

Vegan
03 Dec 2019

Good food

This was my first fully vegan restaurant I went too and it was so nice even my omni boyfriend enjoyed it. I had the nut roast with an iced latte and would definitely go back when I’m next in Bournemouth

Pros: Good choice , Not really expensive

Cons: Quite small cafe

Nurielle

Points +100

Vegan
21 Nov 2019

Good choices

Good options but Thai curry was a hit and miss. I still go here often tho. I wish they made more of an effort interior wise

Pros: Good food, Good options

Cons: Shoddy interiors/ambiance

smartyfish

Points +199

Vegan
13 Nov 2019

Excellent cosy vegan cafe

Relaxed, cheerful home-cooked food. Great breakfast menu.

Pros: Varied, delicious menu, Informal, welcoming, warm space , Good information source for events/groups etc

Cutecumber

Points +178

Vegan
30 Oct 2019

Absolutely delicious!

I went here two times while staying in Bournemouth and tried the Curry and Tofu. It was both amazing and I’d definitely recommend Mad Cucumber. Also, the cakes are fantastic.

caroline.mariiie

Points +337

Vegan
26 Oct 2019

The best

I absolutely love the Mad Cucumber. The interior is lovely and it has such a cozy atmosphere to it. The food is incredible and beautifully arranged. The cakes are very tasty.

vegan3m

Points +1628

Vegan
18 Oct 2019

The best vegan restaurant in Bournemouth

I have been here countless times and have tried the majority of the dishes on the menu.

It is a lovely, quirky little restaurant with amazing food and friendly staff.

And the prices are relatively cheap.

I would definitely come here if you are in Bournemouth town!

Pros: Great vegan options , In the centre of Bournemouth town

IdaSkj

01 Aug 2019

swatkins1013

Points +31

Mostly Veg
23 Sep 2019

Delicious food

We both had the enchilada which was very good, followed by salted caramel cake, which was delicious and you wouldn't know it was vegan.

ktr24

Points +231

Vegan
21 Sep 2019

Solid vegan option in the triangle

A great all vegan option if you’re in Bournemouth Town centre. All of the food is vegan and the specials menu changes frequently. Some meals are amazing, others are good but not great. The cakes and deserts are always really tasty. Service can be slow, as all food is cooked to order. It can a bit of a problem if you’re with hungry children!

Pros: All vegan , Good atmosphere

Cons: Long wait for food

Shannon_rose

Points +19

Vegan
19 Sep 2019

Friendly staff and great food!

Popped in for lunch last week, there are lots of options on the menu as well as specials and sweet treats.
I had the quiche with salad then the carrot cake and an oat latte - all delicious! Will definitely be going back 😊

Pros: Completely vegan menu, Reasonably priced

CLRtraveller

Points +10315

Vegan
16 Sep 2019

Good vegan food

I was late for last food orders, so I had just the pea soup with bread and vegan spread and a piece of pecan pie. Both were good. Would like to try more of the menu. (I was here several years ago, but I’m sure there are new menu items.)
Last food orders “59 minutes” prior to closing time.

Pros: all vegan

Cons: Last food orders an hour prior to closing time.

AlineSurian

Points +52

Vegan
15 Aug 2019

The food and the candy are delicious!

I already gone a few times, I love the food and when I need to eat cakes or brownies I go there because they are really good.




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