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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 10:00-15:00, Fri-Sat 10:00-20:00.
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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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59 Reviews
First Review by NadineFord
ClaireLouiseH
Points +199
Wholesome, nourishing and delicious! So good we visited again! - Edit
We found Simple Goodness by chance and how lucky were we? I had the pumpkin seed pate sandwich with mixed salad; it was absolutely outstanding! My OH had the tofu scramble sandwich with soup of the day - equally delicious. Although rather full, we decided to share the Victoria Sponge which was delightful. According to the person who served us, everything is vegan although they keep Cow’s milk for those that want it.
Read more21/102021: on our way back to Leicester from Glasgow so we decided to stop for lunch. Delicious food again. We both had the special - Pea stew with a cheesy muffin. As time was short I bought three different cakes for later. Can’t recommend this place enough 😊
Updated from previous review on 2022-07-13
Pros: Nourishing and delicious, A varied menu, Welcoming and helpful staff
Cons: Can’t think of any
Guest
NaomiBrash
Points +937
Beautiful lunch - Edit
What a lovely little vegan café! We stopped here for lunch after a walk around Penrith and wow, the food was delicious. We booked a table in advance as we saw it gets busy at lunch time (just as well as a lot of people got turned away after we arrived). We got the soup of the day (bean & loveage) which was delightfully smooth and really tasty. I also got the lentil cottage pie and my partner got the beetroot and walnut burger. Both dishes were absolutely beautifully presented and tasted even better than they looked! We both got a homemade herbal tea (throat carer & heartburn calmer) which were lovely and soothing. The service was spot on, very friendly and fast. Most of their food is organic, wholesome and locally sourced which we love😊 also doggies are very welcome here so Dizzy did not miss out either 🐕 We got shortbread biscuits, brownie and apple pie slice to takeaway which are very yummy too.10/10 🌿💖
Read morePros: Wholesome & organic, Amazing service, Beautiful food
Cons: Only 6 tables, busy at lunch
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joS-M
Points +16
Such an amazing restaurant - Edit
This was one of the best vegan restaurants I have been to
Read morePros: Really nice food, Staff really helpful, Amazing menu choices
Cons: N/a
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plantbasebear
Points +73
Above and beyond - Edit
Was traveling along the M6 and looking for a place for lunch. Looked at this app and saw Simple Goodness and made the few mikes toward this amazing goodness. The place is so nice, clean friendly and the passion for vegan quality food screams. We were four all the dishes were so tasty every bit on the plats was delicious, well presented, with real understanding of flavour combinations and nutrition. I can not recommend enough.
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GraemeWhite
Points +15
Lovely food and staff treat care - Edit
We had a lovely lunch here during our holiday. The food was delicious and the staff were very attentive and rightly proud of their food and drinks. We really enjoyed the salads and the drinks were great. Go there if you can.
Read morePros: Great choice of drinks, Passionate staff
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archiedymoke
Points +40
Warm, truly friendly and delicious. - Edit
Greeted and served by really thoughtful and helpful people. A fantastic range of food on the magnificent menu
Read morePros: People were kind , Wide choice of sweet and savoury, Nice setup and good vibes
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Superteebs
Points +125
A rare find! - Edit
Little diamond of a vegan cafe in Penrith. Beautiful food and excellent friendly service. Will definitely visit again 👍
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Pekrova
Points +937
Wholesome, heart felt good - Edit
I believe this establishment is now entirely vegan. They use a lot of organic ingredients and consciously decide on what products they use to reduce their carbon footprint. But what of the food? It was right up our street, we both had the salad bowl with their homemade bread- try the millet bread it is so light and delicious. The salad bowls were just amazing. So well thought out and everything was delicious. The owners are wonderful and you can feel that everything they offer is straight from their heart to yours. It’s hard these days to get delicious nutritious vegan food amongst the plethora of ‘junk food’ so this was so welcome. If we loved nearby we would be here all the time. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Entirely vegan I believe , Lots organic , Homemade
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Green-Jay
Points +157
Brilliant to find this in Penrith! - Edit
Lovely clean feeling place in the Devonshire arcade with friendly owners who cared about what you chose and could tell you all about it. Besides the lovely atmosphere the food was wonderfully tasty and homely with nothing deep fried/fast food so you really had a good healthy meal. Highly recommend!
Read morePros: Seemed to be totally vegan, Friendly knowlegable people who ran it, No fast food, just tasty meals!
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PattyBee
Points +20
Cozy little veggie cafe - Edit
The soup was delicious and the staff were so nice and helpful, my friend had the salad which she said was delicious too and they had gluten free bread.
Read morePros: Lovely Staff, Healthy food with gluten free options
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Dan+Ash
Points +155
Cute little cafe - Edit
Stopped in for coffee and cakes - great to have something vegan friendly in a small town!
Read morePros: Good vegan cakes, Homemade plant milks, Lovely friendly service
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steve1999
Points +64
Great find - Edit
We went there on the basis of the other reviews on Happy Cow and were not disappointed. While seating is limited we managed to get a table very quickly. The food was delicious and staff very friendly . If we are in the area again we would definitely go back. We were also offered a sample of the soup of the day while waiting for our food which was a nice touch.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Changing dish of the day
Cons: None
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misstheabella
Points +33
Delicious food and lovely staff - Edit
All vegan! All very healthy and truly delicious 😋 the staff we met were so friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend! Very reasonably priced too 🙂
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VeganAnnaS
Points +2880
Excellent - Edit
Tasty, nutritious food with a nice variety from soup and salad to main dishes. Lots of cakes. Good value as well.
Read moreI enjoyed a lentil samosas and my partner loved chickpea madras curry. We also had a mixed salad to take away - this was a nice mix, tasty and filling and the bread that came with it was delicious.
If I was local I'd be back here on a regular basis.
(Visited August 2021)
Pros: Wholesome vegan dishes, Good value , Really friendly service
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XenaSpain
Points +27
WFPB food at a great price and lots of variety! Fab friendly staff even high eco - Edit
Was really surprised to find such a gem in a small town! Great menu, changes seasonally and a strong emphasis on healthy options. Staff were great and food was delish. Wish the hours were longer but they do a good takeaway so you can eat now and bring some home for later. If you’re in the area it’s well worth a visit.
Read morePros: All vegan , Excellent value for money, High eco standards
Cons: Wish opening hours were longer, Can’t seat large groups together
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AndyBee
Points +158
Great food, nice place - Edit
This is a great little place. All the food is vegan and homemade (they even make their own milk) . We have salad bowl , mushroom stroganoff, samosas and the burger. It was all very good. The cakes were very, very good. The staff were friendly, helpful and welcoming. Definitely recommend .
Read morePros: The food - excellent.
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shroom
Points +52
What a find! - Edit
I can't praise this place enough. They serve delicious, wholesome vegan food all freshly cooked. I'm not used to so much choice! Lush vegan cakes too. I'm already planning my next visit.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Freshly cooked, Lovely staff
Cons: None
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Dogsta
Points +32
Wonderful! - Edit
Found this place via the Happy Cow App and what a find it was!. My wife (flexitarian) said it was the best vegan food she’d ever tasted. Food made with care, love and passion. Going back whenever we can to work our way though the menu. Delicious vegan cakes too
Read morePros: Creative, wholesome high quality dishes, Reasonable prices, Friendly helpful staff
Cons: None
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Veganolive1
Points +5228
Love This Place It's Vegan Heaven - Edit
A friend recommended Simple Goodness and it did not disappoint. The welcome was so friendly and the place itself very cosy and chilled. We ordered jackfruit stew with linseed rice and sweetcorn and courgette fritters, both dishes were scrumptious, fresh food perfectly cooked. We could not resist the cakes so ordered organic coffee with a hazelnut cookie and peanut butter brownie. The cakes were awesome as was the coffee. I loved this place, the couple running it are lovely hosts and if I lived nearby I would be there all the time. Highly recommended.
Read morePros: Vegan options, Lots of gluten free , Vegan cakes
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FertyB
Points +10
Beautiful Salads - Edit
Anybody who is a fan of salads will know how difficult it is to find a good salad out there. Well this is it! Great tastes and beautifully balanced. And in generous amount. And as if that wasn't enough, the salad is accompanied by homemade bread. Highly recommended!
Read morePros: Awesome salads and bread, Lovely staff, Generous portions
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helenbamwakey
Points +409
Such a beautiful little place - Edit
What a lovely experience this place is. Gorgeous food, made with love and served by staff who you can tell really care. The lady who served us was just oozing with kindness. 5 million stars
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Kat27
Points +71
Simply Delicious - Edit
What a lovely café. The food was so good, freshly prepared and served by a lovely, friendly waitress. Well definitely visit again.
Read morePros: Fully vegan
Cons: None
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sparkledust
Points +380
Truly Amazing! - Edit
Excellence service and lovely staff, who clearly care about their customers. Amazing food!! Well balanced meals from bakes, to burgers, and imaginative salads. Lots of cakes! Highly recommend!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Relaxed and friendly, Reasonably priced
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danielnsjd
Points +37
Great food - Edit
Tasty food, very helpful staff.
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Greendakini
Points +16
Excellent in every way, do try it! - Edit
Amazing food, tastes home-cooked, and is also healthy. Lots of choices for vegans. Very friendly, genuine owners who make you feel right at home. Relaxed space.
Read moreI especially recommend the lentil cottage pie, and also the carrot cake and chicory latte
Pros: Delicious and wholesome food, Sustainable, local &organic ingredients where poss
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Sallylovestony
Points +203
An absolute must! - Edit
Glorious lunch, so good we took away salads and cakes too!
Read morePros: Food made with love by lovely people , So many vegan choices, Incredibly good value for money
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VegLord
Points +73
Excellent in every way! - Edit
Plenty of fabulous plant-based wholefood choices, great vibe when eating in and the owners have a deep understanding of diet and sustainability. Please visit and help make this a success.
Read morePros: Tasty Wholefoods, Ethical and Sustainable, Lovely Staff
VegLord
Still amazing two years later! The owners have a great set of principles behind everything they make.
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