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Vegan cafe with a wide menu including English breakfast, chickpea omelet, smoked "salmon," scrambled tofu, Beyond Burger, sandwiches, kimchi bowl, and more. Reported closed March 2023.


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83 Reviews

First Review by BethHill

soydumplings

Points +1624

Vegan
05 Mar 2023

A little underwhelmed

After seeing all the good reviews on HappyCow, I was really excited to give the source a try!
I got the loaded vfc bites and Jake got the Asian duck (oyster mushrooms in hoisin sauce) then we shared some fries and some frickles🍟
It was all tasty, I don’t know why but I felt a little underwhelmed about the experience and the food. The menu didn’t excite me and the portions were huge so we struggled to finish it!!
The place was small but there were so many tables, so it felt a bit claustrophobic and busy - a little hard to have conversation because of the noise.
If I was to suggest anything, I’d get the vfc bites!!

Pros: Tasty vfc bites, Huge portions

Cons: Loud, Claustrophobic , Expensive

deadpledge

Points +14015

Vegan
20 Feb 2023

A source of goodness

We went here for lunch and ordered the crab benedict and VFC Zinger burger, plus a kids meal for our young son, from the impressive menu selection.

The crab benedict was sensational with the crab style cakes so flavourful and seasoned perfectly, with such a great texture. The grilled tofu was also excellent, whilst the signature hollandaise sauce was divine. Each mouthful felt heavenly, it was soooo good.

The burger was also superb, with the texture of the chicken and bacon so realistic. Great chips and slaw too. In total we spent £35, which was a little expensive, but well worth it in my opinion, considering the quality of the food. Even the kids meal was excellent.

The staff are friendly but best to book ahead to avoid disappointment. We only just got a table. Highly recommended.

Pros: Great food, Impressive menu , Staff

Cons: Reservations advised

clarkieboy

Points +20

Vegan
18 Feb 2023

Lovely vegan food

We had 3 different mains and 3 different desserts and everyone of them was beautiful and filling ☺️

Pros: Everything is vegan, Friendly staff , Lovely & clean seating

Cons: Make sure you book as it gets busy

Contrabandit

Points +22

Vegan
13 Feb 2023

Please open a branch in Birmingham!

Ridiculously good food, lovely staff, fantastic experience. 'Ribs' were especially good. Wish we had one near us!

StephaniePartridge

Points +44

Vegan
06 Feb 2023

Perfect place for breakfast, lunch or brunch

Whole A4 menu chock full of options, very difficult to just decide on the one thing. We're here on holiday and already planning to go back later in the week!

Pros: Lots of vegan options , Friendly staff , Relaxed atmosphere

Cons: Pricey but fair for the quality and portion sizes

Michael.kalmanovitch

Points +400

Vegan
26 Jan 2023

Excellent lavours

My sister was touring me around York and then we wanted to stop for lunch. We did try to go to a vegan Mexican place but it seemed to be in a food court and they usually only have disposables - I don't eat from disposables.

My sister is not vegan and she was getting hungry. I looked at Happy Cow and saw that this restaurant was close. We walked over to it.

My sister was a little leery about going to a vegan restaurant but this eatery came through for me.

The food was excellent, the service was very good (the server brought more water without being asked), the food was well presented, the portions were good, and the price point was reasonable. My sister was impressed and said that she would return to eat here again because of the quality.

I had the chickpea omelet with gluten-free sourdough toast and my sister had the cornbread. She only ate half of it because it was quite filling for her (I ate the other half of it). Both items were very tasty.

Everything seemed to be done from scratch but the food came out in a reasonable about of time (less than 15 minutes).

Pros: Very tasty, Good service, Very pleasant space

jamoroco

Points +228

Vegan
15 Jan 2023

Cosy, chilled vibe

We loved that the whole place was vegan only (not many around) and that it obviously had a good reputation as it was busy - this was in between Xmas and new year. Good choice on the menu.

AshJacSim

Points +1208

Vegan
01 Jan 2023

Satiating Source

Super service, great menu and nice atmosphere!

They've also got a selection of luxury hot chocolates which are great 😊

Pros: 100% vegan, Friendly staff

Cons: A little pricey

SusanaDuarte

Points +11946

Vegan
29 Dec 2022

Must visit!

The food is good but there is room for improvement! They have original dishes that I definitely want to try more of! #Veganuary

Updated from previous review on 2022-12-29

Pros: All vegan restaurant , Large menu

DavidGwynne

Points +242

Vegan
24 Dec 2022

Great food, ambience and location!

This place has been vegan since lockdown. They have a very broad menu with lots of brunch and evening options.

AmyFairbrother

Points +46

Vegan
22 Dec 2022

Absolutely bloody brilliant!

We’re in York for a few days so scoped out a few vegan places, this one has definitely exceeded our expectations. The menu is so big, it took me ages to decide what to have. They’ve got Christmas specials on at the moment too. The staff are incredibly welcoming and attentive. Loved the decor and atmosphere. Will probably visit again during this trip!

Pros: So many options!, Fully vegan, Relaxed atmosphere, great decor

MeganSmith

Points +582

Vegan
18 Dec 2022

Yummiest food in York

Had the loveliest experience here! the staff are so lovely, the food is incredibly tasty & the options are amazing

Saracen

Points +127

Vegan
15 Dec 2022

Good food!

We really enjoyed our Pie & Mash and Vish & Chips - everything perfectly cooked and very tasty. The lass serving us was really sweet too.

Pros: Lots of choice and all vegan, Good beers

Cons: A bit expensive

glyoung66

Points +330

Vegetarian
04 Dec 2022

Really tasty options

We had the grilled avocado (on sourdough) and the Buddha bowl, with the Mac and cheese fries which were a special. The grilled avocado was really tasty, and a good sized portion, and the Buddha bowl was really good too. The Mac and cheese fries were not my favourite, a bit more cheesy-ness would’ve been nice. We also had dessert- the chocolate coffee pot and biscoff cheesecake, both of which I would recommend and get again.

Pros: Lots of vegan options , Tasty , Friendly staff

Cons: Expensive

Jerroch

Points +66

Vegan
01 Dec 2022

Tasty Vegan English Breakfast

Fantastic service, tasty food, aesthetically pleasing cafe.

Lisa102

Points +156

Vegan
26 Nov 2022

Best vegan food in York

Amazing food, fully vegan, so much choice would recommend it all. Really lovely staff

Updated from previous review on 2021-11-27

Pros: Fully vegan , Great food and drink options, Lovely staff

SophiePark

Points +70

Vegan
07 Nov 2022

Went 3 times in 2 days, loved!

Yummy food with lovely staff :)))

Pros: Lovely staff , Delish food

Victoria_Bee

Points +381

Vegan
06 Nov 2022

Excellent Vegan Food

Great menu, we really enjoyed the atmosphere and the staff were very friendly. We asked for ketchup with our chips and we were charged 50p, which isn't a big deal but I do think condiments should be included, especially as the burger & chips is nearly £17. The food was excellent though and I really enjoyed it. It was busy on a Saturday so I suggest booking a table.

Pros: Everything is vegan!, Great portions

JaneWellock

Points +190

Vegan
04 Nov 2022

Always amazing

An amazing vegan cafe/restaurant. The staff
are always lovely and the food delicious.

Pros: Fully vegan , Delicious

DebbieRosenberg

Points +178

Vegan
22 Oct 2022

Amazing food!!

Came here today with my Husband, Daughter & Mum. The food tasted delicious and the portions were huge! Lovely friendly staff too

Pros: All Vegan cafe, So many options , Great sides like their slaw

Cons: None

annanijstad

Points +244

Vegan
21 Oct 2022

Creative

Had a great lunch. Crab cakes were really good but the cheesecake.....

Pros: Great desserts, Lovely small place

Cons: Little bit expensive

AbiM

Points +4764

Vegan
11 Oct 2022

Excellent

Really enjoyed our meal here. Loved the hot chocolate! Like a pudding!

Cons: Bit pricey

alejandro.jsp

Points +393

Vegan
08 Oct 2022

Perfecto

Me ha encantado. El sitio tiene un ambiente muy agradable y acogedor, los camareros eran muy amables y atentos, y la comida era espectacular, muy rica.

Pros: Comida deliciosa, Buen ambiente, Buen trato por el personal

Claire_Louise16

Points +634

Vegan
09 Sep 2022

Amazing Vegan Food

The frickles & Slaw were amazing 🤤
Lovely food, friendly staff 😊

ElinorYoung

Points +255

Vegan
09 Sep 2022

Delicious brunch

Love their full English (even includes vegan black pudding), and burgers are also delicious!

Edlay

Points +140

Vegan
06 Sep 2022

AMAZING

So much effort went into our brunch, definitely the best vegan place to eat in York!

Pros: AMAZING

Cons: Not dog friendly inside

DaddyofTwo

Points +170

Vegetarian
04 Sep 2022

Good vegan restaurant / Café

Everything seemed just right - service, menu, décor.

Pros: Fair variety on menu, Good food




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