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Vegan-friendly
Lacto
International
Organic
Fast food
Salad bar
Take-out
Bakery
Catering
Honey
Small bistro offering vegan and vegetarian food including soup, salads and hot main which changes daily. Always has vegan cakes on the counter. Main menu available from 11.30 Wednesday-Saturday. Open Mon-Thu 11:30-15:00, Fri-Sat 11:30-16:00.
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Last update on 07 Oct 2025 by SimpleGoodness
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Added by SimpleGoodness on 14 Oct 2019
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64 Reviews
First Review by NadineFord
Dan_G
Points +609
Super welcoming - Edit
Lovely place and some great, varied food. We had no problems booking ahead for bank holiday Monday and had a really nice dinner. The stroganoff is great and well worth booking ahead for, and the burger was good too (though very rich!). The staff are well-aware and able to cater for gluten intolerance; both the fritters and creamed spinach can be done gluten-free.
Read moreThe desserts were very indulgent too - the light coconut flavour comes through in the brownie well!
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JonathanSurek
Points +230
Cute place, nice service but limited vegan options and small portions - Edit
We were a bit disappointed by the lack of vegan options, small portions and lack of sauces/dips. Service was nice though and the vegan burger patty was pretty good!
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AllyGGG
Points +494
Nice wee cafe - Edit
Homely lady was running the cafe alone - cooking, serving, taking the cash. Because she was on her own, the full menu was not available and vegan options were rather limited. Still, we had nice food. The soup was particularly tasty.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-07-08
Pros: Handy for M6. Better than motorway services., Real Food - fresh and tasty., Inexpensive
Cons: Limited choice, Next door to butcher shop
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VegEJon
Points +13
Worth seeking out - Edit
Very interesting, varied menu. We tried the beetroot and nut burger and scrambled tofu flatbread and both were very tasty. Only three different kinds of cake, but hard to choose between. Very friendly, welcoming staff. Definitely going back next time we're in Penrith
Read morePros: Menu, Staff, Pleasant venue
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parttimebuddha
Points +672
Truly simply goodness - Edit
I had the fritters with Salad. Food was great but I was disappointed as the salad consisted of a mountain of shredded cabbage with a diced tomato on top. I could not manage it all. I would have preferred a more exciting mixed leaf salad. At £11.50 it did not feel good value for money.
Read moreHaving said that I would go back again and try the burger.
Updated from previous review on 2026-05-14
Pros: No ultra processed options , Lovely friendly service
Cons: Disappointing salad
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Sarahhhhhhhh
Points +48
Lovely 😻 food - Edit
Friendly staff. Great selection and lovely food- perfect 🤩
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-09
Pros: Friendly staff , Great vegan options , Good value
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tobybewley
Points +26
First vegan yorkshire pudding I’ve found - Edit
Varied menu, friendly staff, & first vegan Yorkshire pudding I’ve found in Cumbria. Also got a carrot cake and hot chocolate which has vegan whipped cream on. All tasted mint
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-25
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TimJR
Points +24
Delicious vegan food - Edit
The food is delicious and very good value. The owners are very welcoming. Highly recommended!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-17
Pros: Friendly welcome, Delicious food, Good value
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Shai74
Points +23
Excellent food Highly recommend - Edit
Stopped with family for a break and food. Excellent and definitely worth visiting. Highly recommend
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-29
Pros: Fresh high quality food, Attentive and kind, Wide variety
Shai74
Elvis and Felicia were so accommodating and welcoming
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catherine650
Points +144
Simply delicious - Edit
delicious food and friendly welcome. highly recommend. Hot chocolate was actually hot! made on the hob the old fashioned way, which really made a difference. cashew
Read morecream on the cauliflower was amazing, i’d like to go back to buy a jar of that sauce alone! the veg was cooked to perfection, simple but super tasty flavours, lovely to chat to the owners, well worth a visit
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CucumberSandwich
Points +1770
Friendly and wholesome - Edit
Absolutely delicious, filling and wholesome homemade food. Everything on the menu is so tempting. The owners are really friendly and kind.
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GaynorCameron
Points +13
Disappointed - Edit
I visited the area with my sister.we are both vegetarian. I use happycow app to search for suitable places to eat.
Read moreThis place was advertised as open until 8pm. We planned our meal for 6pm. Arrived to find it closed.with the sign stating open and the opening times clearly stating open until 8pm.
We then had to try and find an alternative place to eat.
Updated from previous review on 2025-08-02
Pros: Not able to comment, Not able to comment, Not able to comment
Cons: Advertise the correct opening times, As above, As above
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xskate-edgex
Points +1700
Simply delicious - Edit
Delicious, unpretentious, wholesome, filling dishes carefully created and run by a lovely friendly family. I was very impressed with the choice of ingredients and variety of combinations of simple yet well crafted meals. Definitely worth a detour if you’re in the region. New opening times too!
Read morePros: Hearty filling wholesome menu, Lovely family run , Unpretentious yet charming
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Sal.L
Points +28
Amazing! - Edit
We go to Penrith just to eat at this cafe. Most food is vegan with some vegetarian options. The food is delicious wholefood made with love and care. An absolute gem of a place 💖
Read moreJamesjgn
The old owners have left this business end of February 2025.
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JP,allplants
Points +123
Special Wholesome Plant Magic - Edit
What a special gem. Feel very lucky to have found this spectacularly special place. The owners clearly pour every ounce of love and care into this, and you can really taste it.
Read moreImpressively they make everything from scratch from baking bread daily, to their own oat and soya milks, their own seitan, raw vegan cakes and of course beautiful food.
As a Londoner I wish I had this on MY doorstep, and delighted to stumble on such a sanctuary of veg goodness.
Thank you!!! #Veganuary
TurnipForPlants
Nice!
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FJDidy
Points +108
Delicious wholefood vegan fare - Edit
Beautiful, colourful dishes, great balance of protein and vitamins, all delicious. Lovely people and great service, highly recommend! #Veganuary
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IanEiloart
Points +153
Lovely little almost vegan whole food cafe. - Edit
Lovely staff serving a good all vegan menu. Quick service, with attention to detail.
Read moreI had a scrambled tofu sandwich. The home-made scrambled tofu, mixed with pickles and onion was delicious, and the bread warm and chewy. Also could not resist the bounty (coconut) cake, a delicious thing similar to cheesecake.
The cafe is all vegan, except that it offers dairy milk for drinks.
Pros: All vegan, Delicious food. , Wholesome.
Cons: But really, how wholesome can cake be?
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dvb124
Points +277
Excellenté - Edit
Lovely hand crafted delicious food. Equally lovely people run the place.
Read moreEverything I had was full of colour flavour and textures. The salads are brilliant and the scrambled tofu ciabatta was excellent.
Bravo. 👏⭐️
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Jamesjgn
Points +13
Amazing food and bistro - Edit
Food is always amazing, love coming here, service is brilliant considering there is only 2 persons.
Read moreThe best place to go for plant based food in Cumbria with out a doubt.
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AmyHolliday
Points +20
Simply good vibes - Edit
100% plant based bistro with a good selection of organic, healthy, vibrant food and a calming atmosphere. The owners are sweethearts and obviously care, lots of effort put into delicious food while also being eco friendly. Scones and cakes, salads and mains. I visited in summer so had a salad and smoothie, and can't wait to go back for a cake and hot chocolate in colder months :)
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-25
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morecambemicky
Points +23
excellent - Edit
small intimate bistro serving really excellent home made veggie food.highly recommended
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Rob-BFTI
Points +134
Wonderful - Edit
Vegan menu with extensive GF (Low Gluten) choice. All food made from scratch in house with delicious and healthy ingredients.
Read moreThe mains we had were great and the GF desserts were amazing. The couple running the place were very friendly and really know their stuff about healthy nutrition. And making it taste great. They even know their stuff about coffee and herbal teas. I can't praise enough.
Pros: Healthy and tasty vegan food made from scratch, Lots of GF choice, Friendly and really knowledgeable staff/owners
Cons: Nope
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PeterBlencowe
Points +18
Excellent - Edit
Excellent food, great variety of different salads, sandwiches and mains all prepared with great care. Food looks and tastes beautiful. Lovely staff too.
Read moreAll mains less than £10 so great value as well.
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MikeVeganEdinburgh
Points +41
Excellent - Edit
A wonderful place! Cosy, friendly, delicious, I wish there were more places like this.
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mockingbird
Points +3173
Fresh, home-cooked, wonderful - Edit
What a beaut of a place. Really lovely, accommodating owners, with welcoming space.
Read moreThis is definitely going to be somewhere I visit regularly. Menu has a good mix of veggie staples and healthy whole foods. The bread I had with my salad box is honestly the best bread I can remember eating. The best in Penrith and the surrounding areas.
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HebeDyson
Points +40
Fab vegan cafe, yummy food and great service - Edit
Love this place, been a few times now. The food is so fresh and tasty and the staff are lovely!
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Hrafnsdottir
Points +18
Simply delicious! - Edit
Popped in to pick up some lunch on the way to Long Meg today - super tasty food, flavourful nutritious salads, and the pan-fried potatoes were sublime! Well worth stopping by if you want food that will nourish your spirit as well as your body. The staff were super friendly too!
Read morePros: Delicious food., Friendly staff.
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