Vegan-friendly
Bakery
British
Cafe on river with outside eating area, near landing stage for boats from Westminister. Offers typical British casual fare but in vegan and vegetarian versions. Has vegan cakes. Open Mon-Fri 08:30-18:30, Sat-Sun 08:30-20:00.
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2 The Arches, Richmond Upon Thames, England, TW9 1TH
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Last update on 02 Jun 2023 by RichardⓋMolyneux
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31 Reviews
First Review by Jemima
travelem
Points +248
great vegan options & charging extra for dairy 🙌 - Edit
such a gorgeous little spot in richmond right by the river, absolutely loads of vegan options - at least 6 vegan cakes to choose from and a great vegan menu as well. also so great to see that they serve non-dairy milk as standard and charge 15p extra for organic dairy 🙌
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fortheanimals30
Points +122
Good vegan options - Edit
Great location next to the river with lots of outdoor seating
Read morePros: Good vegan options , Good location
Cons: A little pricey
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imogenmichel
Points +2691
Nice vegan cakes in lovely setting - Edit
I came here for breakfast this morning and although there weren’t all that many vegan breakfast options there was an excellent apple cake which was very tasty! Such a beautiful spot by the water too.
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Kat2590
Points +60
Lovely riverside location - Edit
Beautiful outdoor seating area overlooking the river, delicious vegan options and drinks. Loved the sweet potato tart.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-15
Cons: Not five stars as its not fully vegan, Could have more vegan dishes
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Gimmeveg
Points +65
Relaxed riverside cafe with lots of vegan choice - Edit
The cafe is located next to Richmond Bridge and you can grab a seat outside and enjoy the Thames. There’s lots of vegan choice and it wasn’t too busy when we visited on a Monday lunch time but gets busy at the weekend. We had the vegan samosa and sausage roll which were both delicious but the best part was the raspberry and pistachio cake - so good! Prices are a little on the high side but what isn’t these days!
Read morePros: Riverside location, Lots of vegan choice , Cake!
Cons: Prices are a little on the high side
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sundrop
Points +47
Wrong website - Edit
Website is actually http://www.tidetablescafe.co.uk/
Read morePros: Looks good - will be there late Sept
Cons: Website listed on Happycow is sportsbook scam
RichardⓋMolyneux
Thanks for highlighting the website change. I've put in an update; it's correct on their other branch https://happycow.net/reviews/15012 :-)
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darrenb
Points +1293
Location superb - Edit
Loads of vegan and gluten free options but signage a little poor. Chocolate fudge cake looks much better than it tasted though.
Read morePros: Plenty of choice, Few gluten free options, Outside seating is lovely (on a sunny day)
Cons: Very expensive , Choc fudge cake not as good as it looked
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MinervaG
Points +806
Vegan sweets and samosas - Edit
I love their vegan raspberry and pistachio cake. It's super delicious.
Read moreThey have tons of vegan options, but this cake is my favorite item I tried of theirs. The samosas are good too (but not amazing). Vegan items are clearly labeled.
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Great location , Outdoor seating by the water
Cons: Always super busy
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sfio
Points +3037
Lovely but not all vegan - Edit
We stopped by for a light lunch before walking along the river. The cakes looked so good that we added some to our order. Many vegan options - but not 100% plant based. The café is self service - meaning you order at the bar and grab a tray with your order to carry to a table.
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Chnanis
Points +8124
Delicious treats by the Thames - Edit
We had two desserts and two drinks, apple almond pie, lemon poppy seeds cake, mocha and iced latte. Both desserts were delicious, soft, light, and not too sweet. The drinks were average. Outdoor seating area was very nice underneath big trees with the view of the river. The only downside is there was a very long queue regardless of many staff behind the counter. This seems to be usual and definitely needs a better management. Bring your patience and calmness when visiting!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-09-13
Pros: Nice area, Yummy treats
Cons: Slow service
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JibberJabberUK
Points +323
Cute but expensive veggie café - Edit
Lovely location by the River Thames. Has a separate plant-based menu. Has a range of items that are clearly marked gluten free as well. Limited seating inside next to people queuing for service. Prices very much for Richmond strolling crowd.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-08-27
Pros: Plenty of vegan options including meals and cake
Cons: Expensive, Limited indoor seating
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AmyKateLeese
Points +273
A fave - Edit
My favourite coffee and cake place in Richmond if you can get in. Usually has a massive queue but I totally get why. They have a great range of vegan options, but it is definitely more on the expensive side though.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly staff, Great location
Cons: Pricey, Busy
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lmd14
Points +244
Really good food - Edit
Extensive (but expensive) vegan range. I had soup and a sausage roll which came to almost £10! Saying that it was probably one of the best vegan sausage rolls I have eaten!! Lovely seating area outside by the river.
Read morePros: Lots to choose from, Very tasty
Cons: Expensive
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Liz.loves.leaves
Points +70
Favourite coffee spot in Richmond - Edit
Gorgeous coffee by the river
Read moreLoads of outside space
Excellent vegan options
Cons: Pretty pricey
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jruthyc
Points +50
Excellent - Edit
Gorgeous spot. I assumed it was entirely plant based but this app says no so I'm unsure. Anyway, what I had was - quiche and salad and delicious. Stunning spot too.
Read morePros: Good gf options
Cons: Expensive for a cafe
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BiogeoVegan
Points +85
Riverside delight - Edit
Lovely (small) selection of vegan cakes. Excellent coffee with oat or soya milk. Fairly extensive plant based lunch menu.
Read morePros: Separate plant based lunch menu , Great location next to the Thames
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JennyLincoln
Points +72
my go to - Edit
Lovely plant based cafe where i've been going for years. They serve a fab oat cappucino and plenty of hot and cold options. Cakes are great too.
Read morePros: lots of veg options, delicious coffees, beautiful views
Cons: not as many vegan, fairly pricey
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jonturko
Points +52
nice food - but expensive and stressful! - Edit
Lovely chickpea curry here but it’s soo expensive for what you get. It’s also a chaotic and slightly stressful experience ordering.
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Lotusblossom
Points +119
great location, friendly staff, nice food - Edit
The quality of the coffee depends on who makes it but I'm generally lucky. Lovely salads and cakes. And the chick pea curry is delicious despite having no other veg in it.
Read morePros: loads of outside seating under giant trees next to
Cons: loads of pigeons ready to steal your food!!!
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nomeatnomad
Points +4795
Overpriced & uninspiring - Edit
The location is nice, right next to the river, but both the menu and food are completely uninspiring. And not cheap either.
Read moreA nice place to come for a coffee, perhaps, but for dining you'd do better searching elsewhere.
Pros: Separate vegan menu, Good location, Friendly staff
Cons: Uninspiring food, Overpriced
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ahay
Points +36
Not anymore :( - Edit
I used to love the Tide Tables vegan chickpea curry, its seriously full of flavour! However it comes with yoghurt and naan bread, which is fine as I usually ask them to remove this and they give me £2 discount (Even so £6.50 for a simple bowl of chickpea curry no veg is pretty steep!)
Read moreHowever the last two times ive been I think it must be new management, they refuse to give me a discount in a pretty rude way, the chickpea curry wasnt as tasty as it used to be, and they dont have the same options as before.
Sad as it used to be so lovely to sit by the river for lunch!
Pros: Location
Cons: Staff
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VictorHugoLimachi
Points +381
Poor quality food, ignorant and disorganised staff and a bit untidy - Edit
We went here around 12:30 on Nov12. The staff didn't know they had a vegan menu, and they were struggling to organise themselves even if was an quiet afternoon. The food was very simple and didn't taste much (harissa flat bread and falafel plate).The café has magic location and potential. Just make sure you train your staff or replace them, and review the menu.
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LondonVegetarian
Points +49
Friendly, informal - Edit
Always good for a bite. The staff here are exceptionally friendly. In the warmer months, this cafe has an outside space with a great riverside view. Affordable. They sell Fairtrade items here, which is a big plus.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2016-09-20
Pros: Fairtrade things on offer; but still affordable, Friendly, Lovely outside space
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gayauckland
Points +39
tasty - Edit
really big place but retains small place friendliness and really tasty veg food! Was perfect for us after an afternoon at Kew Gardens
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christopherjboyce
Points +984
No vegan cakes - Edit
I popped in here to check it out but no vegan cakes so I walked out. If you're a vegetarian cafe then please expect vegans to come in wanting cake.
Read moreCons: No vegan cake
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lil_vf
Points +20
shame it isn't better for vegans - Edit
This is a cute wee cafe in a great location. Unfortunately they don't do vegan well here. I wish they did. I would love to go back when the weather is better and sit outside. The vegan menu was remarkably uninspired. Mainly humous & falafel salad type things. It also had a chickpea curry which was more expensive than most of the options (£6) and I went for that. When I was checking the smoothy I was ordering was vegan, the server asked if I was vegan & I said yes. She then removed the naan bread she was about to give me as she said that wasn't vegan. I was then served a soup bowl full of chickpeas that were cooked in curry sauce but that was all. No rice, no veg, just a bowl full of chickpeas. I asked the server if that was it & she said yes. I said it was a poor dish and she shrugged. There were more chickpeas in the bowl than a person would rationally want to eat. She served it with a slice of stale bread (I think it was meant to be toasted) and butter. I gave her the butter back and there was no vegan spread. It was a really bad meal. I wrote to the owner and suggested they could offer better vegan food without much effort but I didn't get a reply. I won't go back for food, but maybe a cup of tea. There was no vegan cake either btw - just sorbet. Shame it was all so poor really.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Sunday February 15, 2015
Pros: good location
Cons: the food
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holley_s
Points +42
Good coffee, stale food - Edit
Visited today specifically because they were listed on happycow as having some vegan options. Woman serving us was really rude but the guy making the coffee was nice. Coffee was good and they offer both soy and almond milk which is impressive. The almond twist (vegan sweet option) was really stale. The chocolate cake (not vegan) ordered by my partner was described as dry and bland. A cute location but we would not return.
Read morePros: Nice location next to the river., Allows dogs inside., Good coffee with both almond and soy milk offered.
Cons: Stale food., Rude staff member.
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