A warm cafe serving a wide range of vegetarian and vegan food, from breakfast, brunch and lunch daily changing specials, including rustic leek and stilton pie served with new potatoes, braised red cabbage and runner beans. Has an extensive array of gluten free items. In-house-made vegan and gluten free soups available, in addition to in-house-made cakes. Drinks include a range of specialty teas and coffees using soy milk at no extra charge. NOTE: Maybe closed July 2024 - please send updates to HappyCow. Open Mon-Wed 10:00-15:00, Thu 10:00-16:00, Fri 10:00-15:00, Sat 10:00-16:00.
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5 The Shambles, Chesterfield, England, S40 1PX
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Last update on 13 Jul 2024 by Libra77
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27 Reviews
First Review by CarlyJackson-Hawkes
VegBeck
Points +36
Delicious and filling - Edit
I visited this lovely cafe on my first ever trip to Chesterfield, and what a great warm welcome! I had the vegan all day breakfast and it was a real indulgence, it was so yummy and filling but not so filling that I was uncomfortable afterwards.
Read moreLovely surroundings and friendly staff, I hope to visit again.
Pros: Great portions, Absolutely delicious, Warm and pleasant atmosphere
Cons: Too far away from where I live!
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GracePlant
Points +861
Lovley place - Edit
Brilliant food and beautiful cafe🌿
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AlDickinson
Points +42
Brilliant find! - Edit
Possibly the best vegan breakfast I've had that was served by two of the friendliest woman I've come across in a café! Excellent choice of specials and cakes too! Well worth a visit when visiting Chesterfield!
Read moreThank you ladies 🙂
Pros: Friendly!, Fantastic choice!, Tasty!
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HayleyFickling
Points +52
Lovely vegan breakfast and latte - Edit
Found this by the sign on the street-great home cooked food and very friendly staff. Would definitely recommend
Read morePros: Lots of vegan choices, Tasty food, Quick service
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koneko
Points +1694
Lovely Place - Edit
Lovely space, lovely host, good food and the smoothest chocolate cake ever.
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Moogles
Points +99
Good mix of Veggie and vegan food - Edit
If you're looking for a nice veggie or vegan hot meal, brunch or lunch time in Chesterfield that isn't fast food Thyme to Eat is a great option. They offer a variety of Vegetarian food, as well as Vegan, although vegan options are smaller, and gluten-free, including home made cakes.
Read morePros: Home vegetarian and vegan food, Not fast food
Cons: Can be a little expensive
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SamIrani
Points +30
Homely with plenty of vegan options - Edit
Friendly staff.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
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RachaelFitzpatrick
Points +108
Vegan/vegetarian - Edit
Lovely cafe, always have vegan specials and deals of the day. Lovely meals. Knowledgeable staff.
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darrenb
Points +1293
Lovely quaint cafe - Edit
Very tasty food, lots of choice (vegan and gluten free), very generous portions and friendly staff. Decent prices too compared to most of the newer places popping up.
Read morePros: Great choice , Delicious food, Good prices
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GiftsForAriadne
Points +34
Thyme to Feast - Edit
Thyme to Eat is quite a quaint - in the good way - little café set between the alleyways in Chesterfield town centre. It serves a decent menu, with mostly vegetarian options, but there are enough vegan choices not just in terms of meals but in respect to drinks and cakes, too.
Read moreI had a BBQ Jackfruit pitta, off the “specials” board, served with sautéed potatoes and a side salad. The food was great, the setting was lovely, and the price was in-line with anywhere else. A really enjoyable meal that made a change from the usual chain cafés and restaurants.
One slight criticism I would make is that the side salad was far too big. Tastes may vary, but this salad was enormous to the point of being wasteful. I ate as much as I could but there was still a lot left - I felt the ratio of salad to the rest of the food was completely wrong, but that’s just me.
Pros: Good food, Reasonably priced, Nice location
Cons: Mountains of salad
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Shae-leighSmith
Points +22
Vegan Brekkie - Edit
Love popping in here for a coffee and a cheeky breakfast, lovely hidden gem
Read morePros: Affordable, Delicious
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Gem22
Points +30
A hidden gem of a cafe cum mini health shop - Edit
This cafe is up a little side street so make sure and Google it so you don't miss it ... what a great find #Veganuary
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-01-28
Pros: Almost closing time but I was made to feel welcome, Beautiful vegan chilli, Sticky, gooey, yummy date and something cake!
Cons: Could have stayed longer ..., Wish I'd taken photos to upload
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Robsta254
Points +16
Tasty vegan breakfast - Edit
Staff very friendly. Great service
Read moreCons: Reasonable priced
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gervasep
Points +106
Solid vegan breakfast - Edit
Good value vegan breakfast with all the essentials and an oat latte thrown in! Also have a few vegan aptions for lunch
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franarchy
Points +52
What an amazing find - Edit
Had a brilliant vegan breakfast and a excellent oat latte would always have this as a first choice when in chesterfield
Read morePros: Good vegan choice, Friendly staff and a nice atmosphere
Cons: Non
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nige53
Points +24
Thyme to eat - Edit
Had a good breakfast at a very reasonable price. Friendly staff what more can you say.
Read morePros: Reasonable price
Cons: None
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smartyfish
Points +199
Good value, friendly, home-cooking in a relaxed cafe - Edit
We had brunch on two consecutive days here; breakfast basic but great value with tea included. Lovely relaxing interior and substantial, tasty, home-cooked food. Friendly, informal cafe with delicious vegan cakes and pots of tea.
Read morePros: Vegan breakfast option, Homemade vegan cakes , Good portion sizes and value
Cons: Single-use plastic condiment sachets :-(
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hack_man
Points +24259
Sign O’ The Thymes - Edit
Typical traditional England style tearoom bit like a well lived in living room. The vegan breakfast consisting of toast, beans, roast potatoes, fried tomatoes and mushrooms is great value at £6 including a pot of tea. Add 65p for a sausage too. An enjoyable time was had.
Read morePros: Homely , Great breakfasts , Good value
Cons: Bit worn in parts
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ChristopherHarrop
Points +22
A good all rounder - Edit
Serving lots of vegan and vegetarian meals and cake. Good options of soya, almond milks etc. Specials board always has something interesting on it. Enough space for prams.
Read morePros: Good options, staff friendly, enough space for a family
Cons: slight need of updating. condensation on windows a
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CLRtraveller
Points +8441
Good home-style cooking - Edit
I was in Chesterfield for a short stay and ate lunch twice at Thyme to Eat. Both were satisfying, tasty meals. The place seemed very popular with the locals, some having just coffee and cake. Menu includes soups, hot meals, a daily risotto, desserts and coffees and teas. Breakfast too. Quick service. Has a few shelves of packaged goods, spices and teas. I had the nutty parsnip and celeriac bake with potatoes and salad and, next day, the nut roast with potatoes, four vegetables and veg gravy. Good!
Read morePros: pleasant, quick service, many vegan options
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Hoggy
Points +1234
Tea Thyme - Edit
Thyme to Eat is a vegetarian café that can be easily found in the centre of Chesterfield, with a comprehensive range of vegan options. Not fully accessible as there are steps to the seating area and toilets. A range of plant milks available.
Read moreI ordered the Vegan Chilli, but swapped the rice out for salad, and my mum ordered a Houmous, Avocado and Cucumber sandwich, which comes with salad. All items arrived promptly, and were very tasty. Mum commented the bread was a bit thick cut for her taste, especially as the avocado’s presented really chunky to, but this might be to people’s preference. I was surprised the chilli had very minimal bean content, however I was more than happy at the variety of vegetables within the dish.
Unfortunately the premises contain multiple layers which require steps, another customer stumbled down them on her way out but thankfully caught herself on a nearby table before going down to the ground fully. The toilets were grubby too which was a disappointment. The prices were very reasonable and our meals were very tasty however which is a credit.
Pros: Clearly labelled vegan options, Good variety of vegan options, Range of plant milks
Cons: Not fully accessible, Grubby toilets
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edajoir
Points +133
Very nice cafe with Vegan options - Edit
I have been here for Breakfast and Lunch, both times the place was busy, staff really friendly and options were plentiful.
Read moreI have had the Vegan Breakfast with a lentil (I think) sausage, the Breakfast was amazing but the sausage wasn't the best, wouldn't recommend that - maybe move to Linda McCartney's.
For lunch I had a Mushroom and Red Pepper panini with a Leek and Potato soup - which was amazing. My favourite soup.
Would definitely come again one of 2 veggie places in little Chesterfield centre.
Pros: Vegan options , Friendly staff
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AnnaDoherty
Points +15
Love Love Love!! - Edit
Fabulous little eatery in Chesterfield! Wedged amongst the Shambles, this cosy and warm cafe has a fantastic range of veggie, vegan and gluten-free eats and even a kids menu! Would definitely recommend!
Read morePros: Great open space but also with cosy feel, Incredibly lovely and helpful staff, The food is incredible - I had the soup of the day
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IanSharpe
Points +16
Nice lunch in a pleasant environment - Edit
Not a fully vegan café, but a good choice, had the Vegan Chilli, with rice, had a long wait but when it arrived tasty and filling. Disappointing choice of Vegan cakes, only one I saw. Will come back.
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Libra77
Points +3103
Lunch - Edit
We popped in here for a quick lunch one rainy afternoon. We found the menu quite limited for vegans, wasn't a huge amount of choice and the choices available were quite basic. They do have vegan 'cheese' so one of us had a toastie and the other a scone with vegan spread. I'd pop in again if in the area but feel the menu needs some improvement, sorry.
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Rosa Mundi
Points +273
Cosy, quaint vegetarian cafe - Edit
Extensive menu with specials each day.
Read moreThe portions are generous and there are interesting salads.
I had a celeriac and parsnip bake.
It was tasty but very dry (needed a sauce or gravy) and had half mashed vegetables in it. It was dolloped on the plate and did not look attractive. Perhaps it would have been better served in a small bowl.
However, the cafe was very popular and I would certainly visit again.
Pros: Tasty salads, Pleasant atmosphere, Reasonably priced
Cons: Presentation of some dishes
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CarlyJackson-Hawkes
Points +15
Veggie Family Dining - Edit
Thyme to eat is a family favourite as my husband and kids are all veggie. Since my daughter became vegan in the new year it's invaluable as a place to eat out in town. Also great to know we can pop in for tea and cakes as no where else in town does vegan cakes.
Read morePros: Family Friendly, Lots Of Choice, Vegan And Gluten Free Items On Menu
Cons: Although Resonance Priced For Amounts Served Cost
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