Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
International
Beer/Wine
Take-out
British
Gluten-free
Veggie cafe with vegan options, also a shop. Food includes a couple of wraps, salad and a couple of main dishes like curry or vegan paella. Also has vegan cakes from Black Cat Cakery. Exclusive scoop vegan ice cream. Reported closed, March '23.
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312 Slade Lane, Manchester, England, M19 2YB
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Last update on 31 Mar 2023 by hhnn
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Added by blinki on 08 Aug 2020
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11 Reviews
First Review by blinki
CharlieMills
Points +4380
Delicious Sunday Roast - Edit
The Sunday roast here was very tasty. I got the butternut squash pastry thing and it was great. I thought the portion was a bit on the small side but I was definitely full afterwards. Will defo be going back to try some of their other options
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kathylee
Points +165
Lovely vibe - Edit
We went for breakfast and had smoked tofu and rosti sandwiches. They were incredibly tasty. Vegan margarine was also served with it and you could also have sauces. It’s a really lovely place to eat.
Read morePros: Great food options, Mainly vegan, Lovely owner and staff
Cons: It’s winter and it was a bit parky!
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SallySea
Points +151
Best Sunday Roast ever - Edit
Without a doubt the best Sunday roast I've ever had (apart from my mums). Even my daughter loves the mushroom Wellington and she hates mushrooms. Vegan cauliflower cheese and Yorkshire pudding were the cherry on the top.
Read moreMost of the menu is vegan but everything is vegetarian. Lovely hearty meals.
Pros: Delicious food , Great atmosphere , Lots of vegan cake
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Jayney66
Points +38
A Hidden Gem! - Edit
Found this place thanks to Happy Cow, and what a find! Had an excellent brunch, the morning after a giid night out, and it really hit the spot. 3 big vegan breakfasts and the Chick -a-filla with fries. All really, really good. Love the decor and music, and it was relaxed and family friendly (had a baby with us). Will be back!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-04-19
Pros: Great choice of vegan food, generous portions. , Really good range of drinks. , Lovely chilled vibe.
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booklover84
Points +175
Absolutely delicious roast - Edit
I don’t know what they put in the gravy but it’s amazing. Highly recommend.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Great portion sizes, Friendly staff
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Veganmanchester
Points +13
Best vegan roast!!! - Edit
Read moreThe staff are always super friendly and helpful. Games night on a Wednesday always has a really good atmosphere with an amazing vegan curry. The Roast dinners are the cherry on the cake! I'd highly recommend the mushroom wellington its super tasty and the gravy is something else!
Pros: Amazing staff, Tasty food, Amazing atmosphere
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NaomiBrooke
Points +30
Amazing v-bistro and community hub - Edit
The gherkin is a great little spot if you are in the south of manchester, easily reachable by bus or a couple of minutes on the train from the centre. A small but beautifully created menu with largely vegan food (a few non but all veggie at the very least) and a great roast on sundays, wonderful vegan cakes from local bakeries. Chippy tuesdays with a free chip butty with a drink purchase is a must (can upgrade to a tofish and chips for extra monies). Amazing cocktails and a nice selection of beers and spirits available. Often lots of community seasonal events, DJ nights with different themes, film showings and all sorts going on - check the Facebook page. There is a kindness box outside full of things from local people for people to take if they need them - an effective mini food bank that's always open. The staff are friendly and venue a labour of love - every trip to the gherkin is an absolute treat!
Read moreOther small details is that the venue is fairly small with a covered front area and a gorgeous little yard to the rear. They are happy to cater for big groups (as we needed for my housemates birthday - Jamie the owner is very accommodating and helps to make things special😄)
Updated from previous review on 2022-02-02
Pros: Very high quality food, Delicious Cocktails, Yummy cakes
Cons: Menu small for some people who like lots of choice, A bit harder to get to as not central, Not the cheapest (but worth it!)
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JoshBritton
Points +22
Great local cafe with excellent V food and cocktails - Edit
I love the vegan roast dinners and FUvimto cocktail. Great community cafe that does a lot of positive community events and activities. Defo worth a visit if you're in Leve
Read morePros: Great vegan roast dinner, Loads of tasty vegan cakes, Great community cafe and staff
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carlyvegan
Points +454
Great Sunday lunch - Edit
Lovely place that serves evening meals also - nearly everything is vegan
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blinki
Points +925
So close to being excellent - Edit
Initially when I reviewed this place the food was limited but I'm updating it now as they now have full menus- which is nearly all vegan. All the food I've tried has been great. They still have plenty cakes and a large drinks menu. The staff are really friendly and prices are really reasonable.
Read moreI'm so close to loving it here but service can be exceptionally slow. I've seen people leave before their drinks arrive. I've waited 40mins for food and 15mins to order a drink. And I've been in a couple of times in the morning and the staff have been talking loudly across the whole cafe, it's like sitting next to a loud group in a bar when you're having breakfast.
I'd still recommend it for all meals, coffee and cake or drinks but expect service to be a bit questionable at times, though still friendly.
Updated from previous review on 2021-06-26
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shananigans
Points +251
Love their menu - Edit
The menu is now quite extensive, all vegan, with loads of great breakfast options including tofu scramble with a full vegan. My faves are the small plates, mushroom croquettes, panelle dips and the onion rings. Obviously their beer is great too. Can't wait to try the roast!
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