• The Cocoa Tree Shop

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Serves meat, vegan options available. Chocolate and coffee cafe with some food available. Several clearly labeled vegan items on the menu, including mixed bean soup, toasted focaccia rolls, hot chocolate (orange, rose, peppermint, vanilla espresso). Lots of vegan chocolates available, including 100% chocolate and stem ginger Buddha. Staff knowledgeable and friendly. Open Mon-Sun 10:00-18:00.


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10 Reviews

First Review by anyamackay

gearsforqueers

Points +1858

Vegan
26 Aug 2024

Incredible chocolate and good vegan menu

Incredible waffle and hot chocolate which was much needed after a cold swim at the tidal pool.

It's a much larger cafe than it looked from the outside, with lots of space to sit in. The vegan items are all clearly marked on the menu. Obviously the chocolate is the highlight and I think it is some of the best chocolate I have ever tried. Must visit if you are in the East Neuk.

Aitchjhughes

Points +151

Vegan
25 Sep 2023

Best hot chocolate I've ever had

Simple vegan menu, but really tasty. Offer a few vegan chocolates too 👍

Pros: Hot Chocolate, Dog friendly

tammiw

Points +64

Vegan
27 Dec 2022

Cosy, friendly and delicious

I loved the cosy and homely atmosphere. The hummus vegan options were delicious and the hazelnut hot chocolate was heavenly. Was a pleasure to meet Sophie and her dog. #Veganuary

Pros: Vegan options , Cosy atmosphere , Friendly service

catandcupcake

Points +4733

Vegan
28 Nov 2021

Lovely cosy chocolate shop and cafe

Second time visiting here. Last time had the hummus sandwich and this time had the soup. Focaccia was lovely. The power went out when we were there because of Storm Arwen, which meant the staff put our candles - was a fun experience!

Pros: Helpful vegan staff member, Warm on a cold day, Free chocolate with hot drink

Cons: Limited vegan options, Ginger drink marked vegan but had honey!, Small portions

CJStow

Points +102

Vegan
18 Nov 2021

Couple each interesting savoury and sweet vegan options

I had to choose between bean soup and hoummus/ tapenade plate…it is nice to have a choice! The platter was very good. Didn’t try cakes but they sounded interesting.

Pros: Couple of good vegan options

Joshua_Wood

Points +37

Vegan
26 Jan 2020

So much chocolate...

We visited this fantastic café in January 2020 on a cycle trip. Not knowing what to expect for vegans we were delighted to see that they had a range of clearly marked chocolates suitable for vegans (seriously, the violet crème is AMAZING!) as well as in the café having a vegan croissant as a special and several options on their main menu too. Plant based milks also made for a beautiful hot chocolate. Perhaps the loveliest thing about the café is the staff however who were all super welcoming and friendly and very happy to give advice around their vegan offerings

Pros: Chocolate cremes, Hot chocolate, Lovely staff

KirstyBee

Points +24

Vegan
03 Oct 2019

Vegan crossiant and hot chocolate

Lush little coffee and chocolate shop. Vegan crossiant was a lovey surprise, I think it’s a special so not always on the menu.

Delighted to see vegan options in a small rural place.

Pros: Spacious , Lots of chocolate options

Cons: Meat and dairy predominate

christopherjboyce

Points +984

Vegan
13 Aug 2019

Overpriced small hot chocolate of average quality

I came in for a drink. Opted for the vegan hot chocolate. There are medium and large options at 3.95/6.50. Small and medium would be more accurate descriptions. I had a medium and felt disappointed. It was ok quality wise. Or had better and for less.
Quite a few vegan options on the food menu, which I didn't have. But seemed reasonably priced.

Cons: Expensive hot chocolate

FredWard

Points +230

Vegan
14 Oct 2018

Limited but good

Not a vegan place but the (limited) vegan options are delicious.

Pros: Chocolate!

anyamackay

Points +58

Vegan
15 Aug 2018

Lovely cosy atmosphere

The little café is a nice surprise, hidden behind a curtain in the Cocoa Tree Shop. There is always a fire roaring and the smell of cinnamon in the air. A big toy box keeps children entertained. The decor is enchanting and the magazines and books dotted around invite for lingering a bit longer. The staff are very friendly and attentive. I had the bean soup, which had grated cocoa bean in it, followed by a homemade soya milk hot chocolate. The hot chocolate is served with a cinnamon stick and a lump of chocolate and is so good, despite being rather pricey, I have returned numerous times for more.

Pros: Great hot chocolate , Cosy atmosphere , Friendly staff

Cons: Expensive




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