Whole food store, fruit and vegetable shop, smoothie bar, and vegan cafe all in one. The shop area sells both organic and non-organic produce while the cafe offers usually 2 soups, 2 main courses such as curry or stew, plus salads, pita bread, and cakes. Food is vegan however cow's milk is offered as well as dairy butter. Open Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00, Sat-Sun 08:00-17:00.
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Church Rd, Greystones, Ireland
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Added by anto on 21 Jun 2008
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83 Reviews
First Review by anto
fabienroche
Points +1803
Always sure to be happy here! - Edit
A must-go-to destination for any vegan in Ireland! Delicious, fresh, mostly organic vegan food served on the premises as take-away or eat-in inside or in the courtyard if you're lucky enough to have the sun shine.
Read moreExcellent fresh food. Lovely little shop - much smaller than it used to be, but still quite a few items available.
Not to be missed.
Pros: Fully vegan, Yummy food, Lovely people
Cons: Can be busy at times and you'll have to queue...
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Amalie
Points +332
Lived up to the hype! - Edit
Massive fans of the happy pear. I have all their cookbooks and was very excited to eat here and it did NOT disappoint! It is not a buffet like previous reviews said. There were 3 mains to choose from, 3 sandwiches or salads. I had the lasagne with 2 sides (salads of my choice). All was amazing! My friend had the Buddha bowl which comes with a lil bit of everything and loved it. Coffee was good and we have brownies for later!
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Kittybiscuit
Points +9741
Delicious lunch - Edit
I took a trip out from Dublin and it was worth it. I wasn’t sure how it worked so it (buffet) was explained to me and I did ask what was was vegan. (Noting a post below saying not everything is vegan). I was assured it was. I ended up getting a lasagne with a cabbage salad and a kale salad. This was delicious and the lasagne was perfect. Well flavoured and the texture was good. I also had a tahini brownie. This was lovely. Again both in flavour and consistency. I then came back for a flat white and asked for soy or whatever was available. It was suggested I try almond rice milk which I did and it was lovely.
Read moreThere was a large area upstairs to eat in. There was also a lovely outside area to eat in. It was sunny yesterday so I took my coffee to the outside area. Staff were nice.
I went to the shop and bought some chocolate but I did notice not everything was vegan in the shop.
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EmilianoFiani
Points +1262
The Perfect buffet - Edit
We have been here after the Bray- Graystone walkway and we have had one of the best peaceful lovely day and food, having our lunch/dinner to the happy pear was the perfect end of the day.
Read moreI love the layout of the shop: you have a sections where you can buy vegan products made from them and you have a section where you can pick your food of the day.
The place is very cool with all the local pictures of Graystone people and places, also what it give extra points to this place is the lifestyle of the openers and how they created this brand.
You Absolutely need to try!
Updated from previous review on 2022-11-20
Pros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: Medium
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MarkusMars
Points +233
What a surprise! - Edit
I was surprised to find such a tasty place in Ireland! The owners are twins and released best selling cookbooks. So good!
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tanjamw
Points +162
Absolutely delicious - Edit
Can’t recommend it enough. All the food is delicious! Including the desserts! The shop outside also has great produce.
Read morePros: A lot of different options buffet style , Has to go food already prepped, Delicious desserts
Cons: Expensive - more of a treat than for every day
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AnneHeiners
Points +1172
Good food but still disappointed - Edit
I heard the speech of David and Stephen at the Vegan Camp Out this year (2022). Being part of the speakers at a vegan festival, to me it was clear that both David and Stephen were vegan themselves. I loved their talk and was super excited to get the chance to actually visit their shop and restaurant in Greystones.
Read moreUnfortunately, I had to realize that their very own restaurant is plant-based, not vegan. Some items contain eggs and in their shop they sell eggs and beepollen. As owners of a business, they have the power to decide whether they want to make their money out of animal products or not. And in my opinion, no vegan would chose to make money at the expense of animals.
The food was really good though, we enjoyed our time at the restaurant, the atmosphere is very nice. However I find the food rather expensive.
Pros: Good food
Cons: Not vegan, though the owners seem to be "vegan" , Expensive
CristinaRo
I really appreciate your review and writing more on their backstory! I was just about to buy one of their books and when I saw a preview of it, I couldn't believe they had recipes with eggs and goat cheese. I always thought they were vegan or at least plant-based. Now I see their business isn't vegan either. So disappointing because I had higher expectations from them than from regular businesses...
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FrankieW
Points +2987
A true all-rounder. 🌱💚✅ - Edit
What I love about The Happy Pear on Church Rd in Greystones village is that it's so multifaceted.
Read moreI've been there to pick up groceries, including organic veg from their farm, amazing homemade snacks and some of the best sourdough loaves I've ever tasted.
That's just the "dropping in for bits and pieces" dynamic! Over the course of the last six years (we try to visit once a year) I've been fortunate enough to have all three meals there. The breakfast options are plentiful, the lunch menu really is a case of "spoilt for choice", and the early evening dining options are also truly commendable.
Pros: An almost entirely vegan establishment
Cons: It would be even better if it opened until late.
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jadmur
Points +540
delicious - Edit
a place worth visit if you’re traveling to Ireland. The food is delicious and portions are very big. All healthy stuff and lots of delicious sweets. I loved their homemade kombucha ❤️
Read morePros: healthy options , big portions , great service
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BiteTheHandThatFeedsU
Points +50
Expensive for what it is - Edit
Food can be hit or miss, they have a small grocery store which is very handy if you need to get stuff you wouldn’t normally get in the big grocery stores.
Read moreCafe can be a bit hectic depending on time of the day.
Updated from previous review on 2021-12-07
Pros: Nice bread , Good coffee, Grocery store
Cons: Overpriced
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AnnalisaFrappietro
Points +367
Lovely place in a lovely town - Edit
The happy pear is a great place! The food is delicious and the service efficient.
Read moreThere was quite a queue when I arrived but they were fast and I managed to order my sandwich in no time.
The bread and the tempeh tasted great and my brownie was excellent!
The place is really colourful and decorated in a very nice way.
The fact that it is located in Graystones is a bonus!!
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Spicycauliflower182
Points +2655
Great food - Edit
This is a great stop after doing the cliff walk. The dishes are very tasty and would have gotten 5 stars if it wasn't for the fact that most food was sold out when we visited even though the café stayed open a while longer.
Read morePros: Delicious buddha bowls , Great when you can choose between a few dishes, Healthy and wholesome
Cons: Not much choice left in the afternoon
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OskarKappland
Points +830
Worth coming to Ireland for! - Edit
We basically came all the way to Ireland just to see the boys and eat at their restaurant…no shame😁 SO worth it! The food and the desserts were all delicious!
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Lieslies
Points +98
Very tasty & healty food - Edit
Very good food, lots of different chose. Every time i’m in Greystones, i have to go and eat there
Read morePros: Very tasty & healty food, Good location
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SusanaDuarte
Points +12088
Complete shop/restaurant/café - Edit
Vegan Heaven! They have a shop selling food, cheeses, sauces, pizzas, their cook books, sourdough breads, fruits and vegs. They have as well a restaurant that serves lunch and looks divine, they have to much food and cakes. They also have a café for drinks. They have a courtyard in the back with many places to seat.
Read morePros: All vegan, Vegan heaven
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mlshrtll
Points +137
easy 10/10 - Edit
this is unironically my favourite place in the entire world. it’s my happy place. I love steve and dave so much they’re so kind and their food is absolutely unreal. i could cry typing this rn that’s how much I love them
Read moreCons: literally none
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Bright
Points +42
Best vegan “snickers”! Not to mention the amazing sandwiches 🥳 - Edit
After wanting to visit for months I finally got to go last month! Fantastic quality vegan food but unfortunately due to high demand and present covid restrictions we couldn’t have the whole experience as the cafe ran out of many of the food options and was operating as a takeaway only cafe with outdoor seating.
Read moreWhat we did get to taste was amazing, and we will be back post covid!
Pros: Some of the best vegan food you can get! , Fantastic atmosphere , Great staff & location
Cons: Thanks to covid restrictions it’s takeaway only , On busy days it runs out of options , Too many people know about this gem! 😂
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freya2021
Points +303
My favourite place - Edit
I adore this place. I love the positive vibes, the food and the staff are never not smiley and happy to help.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-07-31
Pros: No meat at all ☺️, Loads of vegan options , Lovely outdoor seating area
Cons: I wish it was fully vegan and not just veg :(
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poweredbyplantsglobal
Points +34
Amazing food! - Edit
Only doing take away at the moment. Had four plant based salads and hummus. Fresh, tasty and lots of it. Vegan bounty bar as a treat. Fantastic food.
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PlantPower!
Points +22
The best! - Edit
I may be biased, but The Happy Pear is, in my opinion, the best cafe/shop in the world! Fantastic fresh and hugely tasty food and cakes and amazing service.
Read moreAmazing products from the grocery shop too. 5/5
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poola93
Points +27
Seriously tasty food! - Edit
Love this spot. The main dishes, soup, cakes and coffee are all delicious! Have been going here for years and won't stop any time soon!
Read morePros: Lots of options., They've nailed dairy alternatives for coffee.
Cons: It can be pretty busy at peak times.
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CharlotteBavington
Points +26
Incredible! - Edit
We ordered the Buddha Bowl because it seemed we got a bit of all the food on display and we couldn’t decide what to have as it all looked so delicious. The curry was insane, the smokey potatoes, all of it...indescribable! Such a large portion too for a really decent price. We ordered coffee to go (I am a coffee snob) and it was creamy (they use oatly barista!) perfection! The staff were so friendly and chatty! Several staff started conversations with us which was really nice and we were even given some free cake as we are on our honeymoon. The only negative is we live all the way in Dorset, England so can’t come back every week!!
Read morePros: Super friendly , Lots of vegan options , Allergens clearly listed
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Radhadaasi
Points +170
Catch the very happy Pair there! - Edit
Been going here since 2011. Back then, there were more menu amd vegan options available. As the twins' success grew, the menu decreased...pity...I loved the falafel back then! Great atmosphere, creative cuisine, super location near the sea and beach, bright colours, happy staff, yummy desserts and reasonable prices! Theyve expanded the seating areas alot since 2015. Queues at peak weekend times take up to 45 mins to get served.
Read morePros: Bright, fun, friendly, reasonable
Cons: Too popular! Long queues
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milcheto
Points +2671
Best place ever! - Edit
The food is simply amazing, the staff is super friendly and the place is cozy. It is absolutely worth the trip no matter where in Ireland you are. And right next to it you have the neat shop where it all started so you can get stuff for home! This for me is the epitome of what a vegan restaurant should be! So much positivity, happiness and delicious food! I can’t get enough!
Read morePros: Amazing food, Friendly staff, Great atmosphere & outdoor seating
Cons: Too far away from where i live 😄
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Flying-Ikarus
Points +22
Sehr zu empfehlen - Edit
Super lecker und ein sehr cooler Laden
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clionama
Points +542
Wholesome nutritious food - Edit
Delicious nourishing food which is nice and filling. Plenty of vegan options, the buddha bowl is my favourite as you can try a bit of everything. Great desserts too.
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Compassion&Cucumbers
Points +159
Awesome! - Edit
Wonderful market and delicious food in the cafe! Don’t skip this place if you’re near Greystones!❤️🍃
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