Vegan-friendly
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Organic
Take-out
A cafe/florist/grocer/bakery in Co Louth. Uses organic produce as much as possible, as well as organic flour and sugar. In-house-made cakes, breads, soups and sandwiches prepared with locally sourced, seasonal organic produce. Has vegan options. NOTE: Apr 2019 reported limited vegan options - please send updates. Open Mon-Sun 08:00-18:00.
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 29 Apr 2019 by Guest
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14 Reviews
First Review by InHerImagePhoto
stephenco
Points +556
What a great find! - Edit
Came across this place totally by accident but what a find! Delicious imaginative menu and food with pleasant friendly staff in lovely surroundings.
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ClareCaron
Points +60
Yes a great stop off between the North and South! Good vegan options. - Edit
Food was delicious & arrived quickly - I had the vegetable stack sandwich and my family had amazing pizzas. They have huge capacity, so don’t worry when you see the big car park filled with cars. The grocery is like a health food shop & organic green grocers with a florist! They also sell antiques, crafts, gifts and all things gardening.
Read morePros: The food was delicious , It’s a delightfully, well organised, eco business!, The location- easy to find & park etc
Cons: The grocery was quite pricey , The cafe can be noisy depending on where seated.
Guest
SabrinaBrennan
Points +332
Essential Roadside Stop Dub-Belfast - Edit
Big space with an impressively vast vegetarian menu. 2 minute diversion from the M1 between Dundalk & Newry.
Read morePros: Loads of choice , Fast service , Pleasant surroundings
Cons: Noisy (due to its popularity)
Guest
WendyLo
Points +856
Lovely place - Edit
You get all the nature surrounding the restaurant mixing with bakery store, flowers, etc. Food taste nice and fresh. When we were there it was full of people even during normal weekday. Staff are friendly and food comes in fast after order shortly.
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RedAmaranth
Points +292
Busy, friendly café and shop - Edit
(Update Feb 2023:
Read moreFewer vegan options now than before, though the marinara pizza was delicious and there were three vegan cakes on offer. Vegans are a bit of an afterthought - this place is firmly focused on eggs and cheese unfortunately.
Shop still lovely, with lots of interesting vegan chocolate and storecupboard items.)
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It's always packed here when we visit.
The menu is interested and varied, however on my last visit the staff seemed unsure about which options were vegan, and my food arrived with cheese on it and had to be sent back. (I've put up with that in non-veg restaurants, but a place like this should know better).
When the correct food arrived it was delicious, however, and the coffee is great. We had the vegan soup which was spicy tomato, chickpea & orzo (it arrived with wheaten bread and butter, which I couldn't have, though my mother informed me it was lovely!) and mushroom, spinach & confit garlic bruschetta, without the parmesan.
I also adore the shop and spend a fortune when I'm in, on their excellent fresh veg (it's the only place to get turmeric root in the area) and store-cupboard stuff like apple cider vinegar and miso that's tricky to get in Newry
Updated from previous review on 2023-02-20
Pros: Vegan options, Great shop, Good coffee
Cons: Very, very busy, Reasonably expensive, Staff not trained on vegan options
Guest
Kazys
Points +58
Not worth the hype - Edit
For a long time people had told me to visit Strandfield but unfortunately I was met with disappointment.
Read moreI was only able to find 2 definite vegan options as everything else seems to be egg based if not dairy or something else. I had their salad bowl with avocado and quinoa (if I remember correctly) and it was nice but that’s just not the kind of food that I look for to fill me. I also had a pizza that to the best of my memory just had whole cloves of garlic (roasted) as a topping and that’s it. It did taste nice but again, didn’t blow my oven baked pizza out of the water and certainly didn’t give me a lot of confidence eating all that garlic.
Having mentioned options, I will say that they’re almost impossible to find due to the mystery of disappearing menus. You place your order at the counter therefore you only get a brief look at the menu while waiting in the line (which usually extends out into the front garden). Sometimes the menu is not there so have fun with that one. It’s also taped to the board so if you dream of checking the back of it for allergens then hold onto that dream because that’s all it will ever be.
The 2nd and last time you come across the menu is at the counter while you’re ordering. It’s once again taped to the counter so I’m afraid you’ll need your epipen for the visit. (Or just ask about the allergens and whoever is taking your order will make sure that you know how much of a chore that is for them). Regardless, the last thing I want is to be rushed to order food while not given the chance to look at the menu.
I and the people I have visited this place with had a unanimous “it’s okay I guess” overall reaction with two lingering thoughts- not worth it and lovely garden.
Pros: Nice garden to look at, Big car park, Relatively central- just north of Dundalk
Cons: 2 vegan options, No menus, Not the friendliest
Guest
Katief1905
Points +117
Good but limited - Edit
Only a few vegan options but they are still great
Read morePros: Great food , Great location
Cons: Limited options
Guest
Quartz
Points +106
Very limited - Edit
Menu is suited for vegetarians, very limited options for vegans unfortunately
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JoeDoe
Points +13
Cruel blonde haired lady - Edit
I was approach by a blonde haired lady. Member of staff. Quite frankly she was the rudest person on the planet.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-07-26
Cons: [censored] staff, Bad food, Overpriced
Guest
Low
Points +33
Best vegetarian cafe on the island - Edit
I absolutely love this place, and make sure I stop on every trip to/from Dublin up north. I have never eaten the same thing twice at this cafe as I want to try everything and I have never been disappointed. Would gladly take anything off the menu. The "red eggs" were especially memorable and the pizzas are delicious. The whole place is such a great business, with fresh options both in the cafe and in the fresh food and flower section. Just off the motorway outside, Dundalk. Definitely worth a stop if you are passing by, or even a dedicated journey to check it out.
Read morePros: Quality of food, Range of options, Great coffee and desserts
Guest
Marjolyfje
Points +563
Great breakfast - Edit
Several vegan options for breakfast and lunch. We had a lovely breakfast here, I ate the porridge with plant based milk (choose from oat, coconut or soy milk).
Read moreThe staff is super enthusiastic and friendly. The store itself is fun to look around and browse. They sell all sorts of organic and vegan food and non food.
Pros: Great vegan breakfast, Super happy staff
Guest
Roary
Points +44
great spot - Edit
Quality vegan options. Charming venue in pleasant location with relaxing atmosphere.
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patonion
Points +34
A must call for anyone looking the perfect getaway. - Edit
This is the the perfect setting for basically anyone , it’s vegetarian, don’t be put off by that - the food is high quality- served fresh - and no expense sparred on the food or service.
Read moreCosy surroundings and a perfect get away for an hour or too.
If your a tourist passing through - miss this experience at your peril !
Pros: Perfect setting , Great Car space , Very friendly atmosphere
Cons: Non that I could find.
Guest
InHerImagePhoto
Points +268
Lovely find near Carlingford - Edit
Really happy finding this little spot! Literally the only thing in the audacity good vegetarian and vegan options. Staff is very friendly and helpful. vegan soups and main courses. gf options. cute little store attached that sold vegan cheese and a couple of vegan chocolate bars!
Read moreCons: only open for lunch
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