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Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
International
Salad bar
Take-out
British
Breakfast
Cafe with seating and view in addition to street level kiosk. Serves freshly made locally sourced vegetarian and vegan fare. Selection of freshly made vegan salads and vegan cheese sourdough toasted sandwich available as well as vegan sourdough sandwich. Selection of non dairy milks available and daily specials such as house-made vegan somosas. Also has vegan breakfast options alongside sustainably sourced coffee from local Cornish roastery. Open Mon 08:00-17:00, Tue 08:00-16:00, Wed 09:00-16:00, Thu-Sat 08:00-16:00, Sun 08:00-17:00.
24 Reviews
First Review by MarkMyer
NinaD11
Points +47
A lovely lunch spot! - Edit
A lovely little cafe with really good quality options. I had a filter coffee (made from their own brand of coffee), a mushroom shakshuka and a pistachio and orange cake (perfectly moist!). Other options included a sandwich and butter beans on toast (also good). Basically all the mains can be veganised at the moment, except for the French toast. The cafe is small but has a lot of charm and if you can, definitely sit by the window for a great view of the beach. Would recommend for sure!
Read morePros: Great location , Nice coffee , Several good quality vegan options
Cons: None really!
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Atsarka
Points +53
Cozy, clean and great service - Edit
Very good also for vegans!
Read morePros: Cozy, Clean, Service
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madmadgrrl
Points +262
No vegan mains - Edit
Nice folx but currently changing menu & had no vegan mains or sides. Only vegan item was a slice of cake. Bummer 😔 Looking forward to checking in there another time...
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pbcyclist
Points +44
Great food and great location - Edit
Loved the eggs with tofu - all options can be vegan. Great view across the harbour. Recommended
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shirley.maclame
Points +280
Delicious! - Edit
There were 3 or 4 vegan options, although talking with the staff it seems like many of the vegetarian options can be vagnan-ised. We had the Saucey Vegballs and Herby Green Beans. Both were fresh and delicious! Can't wait to go back and try some of the vegan cakes!
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Update May 2023
Picture is currently menu, most options can be vagnised, eggs replaced with scrambled tofu and cheese with their homemade vegan mozzarella.
Updated from previous review on 2022-04-19
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The-Angry-Vegan
Points +72
A hidden Gem - Edit
A little gem hidden above the shops easily missed. A lot of home made plant based options. We had the homemade ciabatta with cashew cheese and roasted vegetables. All home made! The coffee hit the spot as well, lovely helpful staff. St ives was massively busy and it offered a break from the madness even though it’s in the busy part by the sea front. The fact it’s up some small steps above the main shops might help as it’s easy to miss. Definitely worth a visit and not at all expensive. 👍
Read morePros: Good vegan options , Lovely coffee, Lovely view
Cons: Slightly hidden
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Lufia
Points +227
Pretty much perfect - Edit
This was the most pleasant morning coffee experience of my life. The cakes and other food on offer all looked amazing, the staff were so kind, the view is gorgeous, and the coffee and bakewell cake I had were soooo good, 10/10 flavours
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FloBold
Points +222
Great coffee and lunch - Edit
Lovely cafe. Coffee made properly, amazing cakes and lunch menu. Highly recommend.
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lindawilson
Points +17
Best Banana Bread - Edit
Staff really friendly, House Dhal really good, vegan banana bread though is what brings my husband back every time. Green Tea is lovely as well and the house coffee is great.
Read morePros: Great small menu, Great coffee , Great value for money
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liamtmlacey
Points +86
Great eggy bread - Edit
Really nice vegan eggy bread - very rich flavours. The mint and lime soda was also very nice - very sweet.
Read morePros: A good proportion of the menu is vegan
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Vegan_life_47
Points +79
Fantastic find - Edit
Absolutely fantastic food and coffee
Read moreHomemade
Great friendly service
A true gem
To find somewhere like this in Cornwall is a lifesaver for vegans
Made our holiday apart from the stunning scenery of course
Updated from previous review on 2022-03-31
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Homemade , Great coffee
Cons: Small
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leestone8
Points +436
Best coffee in Cornwall - Edit
Didn't eat here but there were lots of good vegan options. The coffee was delicious and I bought some beans which were great!
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KayleighMcharris
Points +144
Best vegan eggy bread in the world 🤤 - Edit
Honestly dream of Yallah’s breakfast (vegan eggy bread) all year round. It’s the only place I’ll consider for breakfast in St Ives, because it frankly can’t be beaten! I’ve also tried some of their other dishes, which are also mind-blowingly good… but you’ll be missing out if you don’t try the vegan eggy bread. Try to get a seat with a good view out of the window for a truly serene brekkie spot. Coffee is on point too ☕️
Read morePros: Most if not all options can be made vegan, Great sustainability initiatives , Right by the harbour for great views
Cons: So good that other breakfasts now seem bland
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Lemoni
Points +16
Delicious - Edit
What a lovely cafe! Simple loft style cafe with a great view of St Ives Harbour and Godrevy Lighthouse. The food was superb. Wish we had found this very vegan ( and dog) friendly cafe earlier in our stay! Highly recommend the vegan eggy bread & the cinnamon swirl! Thank you :)
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thecurlyvegan
Points +1363
Lovely breakfast - Edit
Loved it here! Dog friendly, great views from the cafe. Had vegan eggy bread and miso mushrooms on toast - both delicious! Delicious coffee, got some to take away & they ground it for me 🤍 vegan cinnamon rolls also incredible. Will defo be back!
Read morePros: Dog friendly, Delicious coffee, Good value
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coralseagull
Points +20
Creative and elegant food and coffee - Edit
Creative and elegant food and coffee with knowledgeable and friendly workers.
Read morePros: Food, Coffee, Workers
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Katieoneil170
Points +18
A really lovely quirky coffee shop with plenty of vegan option s - Edit
Yallah was a hidden gem right on the front. Most stop l at the kiosk downstairs for a coffee but pop up the stairs and it’s very special. They have all milk alternatives, around 4 vegan cake options and 10 dishes which are all able to be made vegan. I was really pleased to find this place and happy to wait a short while for a fantastic view from the window over the seafront. The staff are fantastic and quick and I honestly couldn’t recommend enough. VISIT HERE !!!
Read morePros: Lots and lots of options , Right on the sea front , Gorgeous staff who couldn’t do enough for you
Cons: Nothing!
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stacysmom
Points +352
Great place in St Ives - Edit
4 vegan options on the menu and an additional 3 that can be made vegan. delicious coffees, very reasonable prices, very friendly staff. jug of orange tap water to help yourself to which is always a nice touch. I had a very yummy toasted focaccia sandwich with aubergine and mushroom. they no longer do the salads I'd read about on here but the other options more than sufficed. Can sit upstairs or take away from the kiosk downstairs
Read morePros: dogs allowed
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christie321
Points +73
Perfect find for a vegan in cornwall! - Edit
It was such a relief to find this gem in St Ives where finding a decent vegan or plant based option can be tricky. Loved everything we ate! The focaccia was delicious, lovely vibes and staff, well thought out menu. Would highly recommend and sad not to be able to try the rest of menu. Also the cookie was sooo good!! Made our morning eating delicious fresh plant based food from here rather than more chips and vegan pasties!
Read morePros: Loads of vegan options, Imaginative menu, Delicious
Cons: None
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Soozie32
Points +284
Amazing food and service - Edit
Delicious food and choices
Read moreSuper friendly service
Would highly recommend 😍
Pros: Lots of vegan choice, Super friendly , Amazing view
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StevieSurf
Points +1895
Great vegan options in St Ives harbour - Edit
Sought shelter here during a torrential downpour; a real sanctuary in the harbour area. An elegant, simply furnished upstairs cafe as well as a takeaway hatch at street level. Vegan sandwiched on sourdough bread, soup, cake and delicious vegan cheese toasties with pickles. Serves oat milk too!
Read morePros: Attentive staff, Sweet and savoury vegan options , Great views of the harbour
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Krish17
Points +130
Coffee with a view! - Edit
Coffee bar downstairs and restaurant upstairs. Very nice coffee and banana cake 👌🏼
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KHugs22
Points +80
Delightful - Edit
Delicious food with good vegan options. Staff are very nice and welcoming.
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MarkMyer
Points +27
Yallah Coffee St Ives - A Vegan/ Veggie Haven on the Harbour - Edit
Yallah coffee have provided a superb addition to the food and coffee scene in St Ives by opening an upstairs cafe on the Harbour side in addition to their street level kiosk. All the food and drinks are freshly made, sustainably sourced and where possible locally sourced. The cafe space has an amazing view and provides a relaxing and welcome haven from the busyness of the street below- particularly in high season . The staff are welcoming and knowledgeable and the menu is simple but provides great vegan and vegetarian options in a town strangely lacking in places which are purely meat and fish free. The cafe is dog and family friendly and is does not feel crowded despite being in a compact soace. A particular favourite is the Vegan cheese toasted sourdough with fresh chard, turmeric ginger and chill jam. They provide a range of fresh and delicious salads and daily vegan fare such as vegan somosa and flapjack - all freshly made , as well as vegan breakfast options. All alongside the excellent Yallah coffee from the local Cornish roastery brewed by helpful and welcoming baristas . All in all - a visit to yallah coffee in St Ives is not to be missed, and provides another reason to visit this gem of a place .
Read morePros: Excellent food , Excellent coffee, Friendly staff
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