A lovely cafe with a unique atmosphere located in a peaceful courtyard near the main market square. The china and decorations are based on 1940s and 1950s vintage design. You can sit outside, upstairs or downstairs. Offers several vegan dishes, including a lentil soup that is reported to always be available, as is a gluten free soup. Vegan sandwiches include hummus, spinach and pine nut, cucumber with vegan cream cheese and chives, and vegan cheese with tomato/piccalilli/ pickle, as well as a soup and sandwich deal. Vegan salads include falafel salad with lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, peppers, beetroot, celery, apple and hummus. Vegan cakes (such as a lemon and blueberry sponge cake) and soy milk will be a happy ending to your meal. Reported fully vegetarian July 2020. Not dog friendly. Open Wed-Sun 09:00-16:00.
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3a Green Dragon Yard, Knaresborough, England
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31 Reviews
First Review by HayleyElizabeth
dissss
Points +58
Cozy British moment - Edit
This café is really cute, lots of vintage dishes. It’s vegetarian with many vegan options. The cake was really good ! Highly recommend if you want a break in your journey to Knaresborough
Read morePros: Atmosphere, Waitresses, Food
Cons: Extra for vegan milk, No vegan scones
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Timandhisdog
Points +26
Dog's no longer allowed inside. - Edit
Sadly this cafe no longer allows dogs inside. As per my visit in August 2023.
Read moreCons: No dogs
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HenryLunn
Points +577
Disappointed - Edit
I was very excited to visit this place, especially after reading through previous reviews. Unfortunately I found myself a little disappointed in the end for a few different reasons.
Read moreWhen I first went to pour myself a cup of tea from the teapot, the handle broke off, meaning the full tea pot dropped from my hand and onto the table, smashing the plate underneath. I am very thankful the pot itself didn't smash, as I would have ended up covered in boiling hot tea.
On the topic of tea, we had a huge pot with only a single teabag in it. Took a long time to brew properly and was still quite weak even then.
Food was very delicious, I was a huge fan of the avocado sandwiches and coffee and walnut cake. However, I also felt slightly ripped off by the amount it cost. Another bug bear was that we had booked for 3 of us, but the cakes weren't split into 3s.
Taking my experience into account, I think a middling review is the best I can give, however I wouldn't discourage anyone from going to try it for themselves. The staff were also very lovely to us, and the atmosphere was great.
Pros: Nice staff , Very cool theme
Cons: Expensive , Teapot broke
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DanielBevan
Points +348
Friendly and passionate team with amazing vegan cakes! - Edit
Most of the cakes are vegan and include delights such as cherry bakewells and date slices. Always very good. The soup and sandwich options are amazing and the decor and atmosphere are lovely. Probably the best vegan options in Knaresborough. And they do a vegan high tea if you order in advance.
Read morePros: Almost all vegan , The cakes! , The owner and team
Cons: Hard to get a seat on busy days, Not all vegan
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naomip123
Points +4473
Cute, beautifully decorated 1940s tea room - Edit
We stumbled on this adorable little tea rooms by accident, and were delighted to find they had four or five different vegan cake options as well as several alternative milks. There were other vegan sandwiches too, but we only wanted tea and a cake. The whole place is decorated with period artefacts down to the last detail, and there are loads of interesting local photos, mostly from the Second World War, to look at. One of the people working there is vegan herself and we had a lovely conversation with her. She was even so friendly as to give us an extra free truffle!
Read moreThere is also a mini second hand bookshop downstairs, which is a plus.
November 2022: went back and was really impressed again! Great cake, sandwiches and drinks.
Updated from previous review on 2022-11-14
Pros: Friendly staff, Great cake, Amazing decor
Cons: Nothing, Nothing, Nothing!
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sillygem
Points +20
Cozy,Friendly and Yummy - Edit
Cute decor with a great menu selection, around 50% was vegan, good place for lunch/brunch. The toasties were delicious. Price was not bad, would definitely recommend. Nice views on the little courtyard.
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zoebarnes77
Points +626
Cute little cafe - Edit
We visit here based on recommendation and weren’t disappointed. They have a good section of sandwiches and cakes for vegans.
Read moreThe staff were all lovely and provided service with a smile 😊
The location is within a little courtyard with some other little independent shops which was lovely.
It was a very popular location and seemed very busy at one point which is great.
The food was fresh and tasty and simple but nothing ground breaking, but I didn’t expect it to be. It was sandwiches ether cold or toasted with tea and cake. The only let down was their scones weren’t vegan.
We will come back and try the vegan high tea next time as that looked tempting.
Definitely worth a visit when visiting the beautiful town of Knaresborough!!
Pros: Lovely location, Lots of vegan options , Lovely staff
Cons: Can get busy so sometimes a little wait for food, No all vegan
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yorkshirevegan
Points +34
Scarlett's the best vegan friendly cafe in Knaresborough - Edit
Scarlett's is very well established and is still the only cafe in Knaresborough where there is a good choice of vegan food. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Very nice vegan cakes and a selection
Read morePros: Menu is about 50% vegan , Excellent vegan cafes , Friendly service
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vegansarauk
Points +559
Great find! - Edit
Great find in Knaresborough, a vintage themed cafe with plenty of vegan options. When we visited, only one cake was not vegan-friendly! Food was yummy and service with a smile. Will hopefully be back again soon.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options. , Quirky vintage decor., Friendly staff.
Cons: Not 100% vegan.
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MichaelHope
Points +448
Lovely Cafe - Edit
Such a great little cafe. The warmest of welcomes and kind and caring staff. An extensive list of delicious vegetarian and vegan options. Unpretentious and good ingredients. Totally recommend. It’s places like this that make being vegan very easy.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-06-13
Pros: Good value and selection , Stylish , Very friendly
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stewievslois
Points +175
Toasted Teacake Delight - Edit
We had two teacakes and two slices of cake, all of which was excellent. Good range of vegan cakes, 7 in total and not just flapjack.
Read moreThemed cafe for something a bit different - we read the TV guide from the 70’s.
Upstairs maybe a struggle for people with restricted mobility but there is downstairs seating.
Updated from previous review on 2022-05-23
Pros: Plenty of options for a non-vegan café, Friendly Staff
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sunshinelizzie
Points +48
Great vegan options - Edit
Great selection of vegan options in a vintage tea room.
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DaleWhitehead
Points +30
Great Vegan friendly find - Edit
Great theme, great staff and great food. Vegan pop up theme nights that we are booking onto the next one💚
Read morePros: Half Vegan half Vegetarian menu, Great food and staff, Passionate Vegetarian owner💚
DaleWhitehead
So went to the pop up Vegan food night and can honestly say that the food and organiser where fabulous. Vish (Banana Blossom) and Chips with Tarter Sauce, Curry sauce and mushy pies. Check out Greedy folkers on Facebook for further details of this and and other vegan nights that are running
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Clare10
Points +16
Retro vibes - Edit
Really lovely find on a very busy bank holiday. Sat upstairs which had a 60s/70s retro feel. Half the menu was vegan so loads of choice. I had a smoked tofu sandwich on granary. Came with crisps and salad. Hubbie had a grilled aubergine toastie. Friendly service and speedy given it was busy.
Read morePros: Loads of interesting sandwich choices, Extra outdoor seating in pleasant courtyard
Cons: Small so tables fill up quickly
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Dave912
Points +96
Lunchtime - Edit
Lovely lunch here today. Both soups lovely. Plenty of vegan cakes. Great value and speedy service.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Excellent service , Great atmosphere
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StaceyCheryl
Points +18
Rainy day Lunch - Edit
Absolutely charming little cafe with a lovely menu! The vegan lentil soup with bread was delicious and the vegan menu had so many choices! Looking forward to going back! #Veganuary
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CharlieMills
Points +5034
Loads of choice - Edit
There are loads of options here. Most things on the menu are vegan or there is a vegan option. The soup was great (small portion) and the sandwiches were nice. Really enjoyed the hot choc too.
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conahrivers
Points +31
Delicious Vegan Food - Edit
A wonderful surprise to come across in Knaresborough, they've got a ton of vegan options across their menu ranging from vegan sausage toasties to vegan ice creams. The tea room itself is very quaint and lovely. Service was friendly and welcoming too! Really nice to see a tea room offer such amazing options for vegans and vegetarians:)
Read morePros: Big range of vegan options, Tasty food, Reasonably priced
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NatalieSylvaine
Points +18
Fabulous - Edit
My wife and I had a fab afternoon tea here. So many different sandwiches and lovely moist cake. Super cute vintage style crockery abs the owner was lovely and vegan herself. We also brought our dogs and sat outside with them. Great find, will definitely go again! 👌💕 🫖
Read morePros: Variety , Delicious , Moist
Cons: Nothing , Nothing , Nothing
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KatMerryRory
Points +64
Teatime treat - Edit
What a lovely place. So nice to be able to choose vegan traditional teatime treats. Lots of choice for all the family. Our very elderly pug was also welcomed, and served with a plate of cheese!
Read morePros: Excellent, traditional menu, Lots of cakes to choose from, Dogs welcome
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DebDuck
Points +18
Omsk - Edit
What a treat! Loads of variety and simple straightforward lunch. Plant based and vegan and I’m a happy duck.
Read morePros: Loads of choice, Not just hummus, Reasonable prices
Cons: Umm none
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Sassyvegan
Points +1605
Fast and friendly service - Edit
What a lovely hidden gem. The sandwiches and cakes we had were all really yummy. Very creative sandwich menu too. I’d say it’s a must visit if you’re in the area.
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MeganSmith
Points +535
Adorable tea rooms! - Edit
Attentive service, delicious range of sandwiches and cakes, and just a lovely overall experience 😊
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xkathryn.thorpex
Points +59
Lovely hidden gem - Edit
I’ve come here a few times with friends and this place is lovely- I would definitely recommend it! You can either sit inside or out and the service is always friendly, even when they’re very busy, and the food comes out quickly and is freshly prepared. I’ve had the smoked tofu toastie, the ‘ham’ toastie and some of the vegan cakes- there’s always a good selection to choose from.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Nice decor , Friendly staff
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HayleyElizabeth
Points +62
Vegan Vintage Heaven - Edit
This is the sweetest cafe I’ve ever been in . 1940s Vintage feel with 3 rooms. One with toys for kids a fantastic secondhand bookshop in the other and one room that allows dogs. It’s run by a vegan and has a very large vegan/veggie options. The cakes were amazing and I couldn’t believe how much vegan choice there was. Definitely worth a visit.
Read morePros: dog friendly
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AlicePandoraGrace
Points +46
Tearoom with vintage flare - Edit
Lovely hidden gem. 40s / 50s tearoom with all the ambience
Read moreLovely cafe menu with veggie and vegan options including sandwiches and cakes
Pros: Vintage charm, Vegan options including CAKE
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VickiWanSlattery
Points +1396
Hidden delight - Edit
Love this place so much, can’t recommend it enough! Had a great experience from start to finish, the staff were lovely and service was great. The decor was intriguing, so much to see and the vintage theme carried really well throughout the whole place stretching as far as the staff uniforms! I ordered a smoked tofu salad which was lovely, a chai tea and a lemon blueberry cake. I was so impressed that there were about 7 vegan desserts to choose from! I took a chocolate flapjack home. All the food was delicious! There were games on each table including playing cards, dominoes, yes/no and lexicon. There were also travel guides including the local and surrounding area. It all came to a very reasonable £27ish. Take note, they don’t accept card but there’s a cash machine nearby.
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