We arrived with high hopes for this beautifully located café, but were very disappointed to discover a significant issue with the food preparation. This could be easily addressed with the addition of a second fryer. We were informed that all fried items, including those labelled as vegetarian or vegan, are cooked in the same fryer as meat products. As a result, these dishes are not genuinely suitable for vegetarians or vegans. This is both misleading and concerning, particularly for those with ethical or dietary reasons for avoiding meat. We sincerely hope the Village Bakery reconsiders its kitchen practices (or updates its menu to reflect the reality). We'd love to return in the future, once we can be confident that vegetarian and vegan options are truly available
Went for cuppa & cake, asked for vegan cake options & told no vegan cake but they had gluten free. For a place offering vegan food it's worrying that they don't seem to know the difference between vegan & GF!
We only bought some food at the store, we didn't have time to have lunch (but it looked great). The buns and olive bread we bought tasted delicious.
Their food-items are also sold in some supermarkets (e.g. Booths in Keswick).
3 Reviews
First Review by moniquez
AlexandraWright
Points +13
Not vegetarian or vegan fried food - Edit
We arrived with high hopes for this beautifully located café, but were very disappointed to discover a significant issue with the food preparation. This could be easily addressed with the addition of a second fryer. We were informed that all fried items, including those labelled as vegetarian or vegan, are cooked in the same fryer as meat products. As a result, these dishes are not genuinely suitable for vegetarians or vegans. This is both misleading and concerning, particularly for those with ethical or dietary reasons for avoiding meat. We sincerely hope the Village Bakery reconsiders its kitchen practices (or updates its menu to reflect the reality). We'd love to return in the future, once we can be confident that vegetarian and vegan options are truly available
Read morePros: Location
Cons: Misrepresentation on the menu
Guest
LianneDouglas
Points +42
not great - Edit
Went for cuppa & cake, asked for vegan cake options & told no vegan cake but they had gluten free. For a place offering vegan food it's worrying that they don't seem to know the difference between vegan & GF!
Read morePros: good bread, lovely location, parking
Cons: don't know difference between vegan & gluten free
Guest
moniquez
Points +24
Great shop - Edit
We only bought some food at the store, we didn't have time to have lunch (but it looked great). The buns and olive bread we bought tasted delicious.
Read moreTheir food-items are also sold in some supermarkets (e.g. Booths in Keswick).
Pros: great bread
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