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Est. Apr 2017 a workers' cooperative cafe and shop offering food and hosting outreach and social events. Previously doing pop-ups. Serves fry up, soup and dish of the day, wraps, brownies, scones, as well as other desserts and various drinks. Booking is recommended via the website. Reported closed January 2023.
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85 Reviews
First Review by GrahamGarioch
melindv
Points +525
A must try when in Aberdeen! - Edit
This place was amazing! The location is super cute and the menu is really good. I tried vegan salmon bagel which was heavenly, and also strawberry cheesecake milkshake. I wish I could go back to Aberdeen just to visit Bonobo Cafe again! They also had some leaflets about animal rights which made me believe that the owners are probably vegan for the animals which is a really nice plus as well. Oh, they also have a cute cat present in the cafe and if you’re lucky you’ll see her/him 💕
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Amazing menu & food , Cute terrace
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Smelly123
Points +125
Fantastic - Edit
Nice atmosphere and really good food. Lots of cakes on offer too.
Read moreUpdating my review to say the French Fancies are TO DIE FOR
Updated from previous review on 2022-04-14
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HENTZE_and_Hound
Points +78
Must visit vegan spot - Edit
A great cafe with some amazing staff. Well worth a visit if you’re in Aberdeen.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-07-19
Pros: Seitan Kebab
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Ardnäig
Points +584
Lovely vegan hotspot in Aberdeen - Edit
Had to wait quite long to be serviced but the food was alright. A bit on the expensive side for the small portion, however. The staff was nice and the atmosphere good. Very cozy place to have breakfast or lunch.
Read morePros: Lovely place, Nice staff
Cons: Expensive, Small portion
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Kimmisventure
Points +320
Vibes !!! - Edit
Vibes, good food, great service
Read morePros: Great Place, Lovely menue, Friendly service
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Callduron
Points +78
Sheer deliciousness - Edit
I went two evenings while at a conference in Aberdeen. First I had hash browns which were absolutely magical and a kebab which was nice but not as exciting. They very kindly made me bagels for the next day's breakfast and lunch. Pastrami and pickles, New York style and delicious and also a lifesaver as the conference was a vegan desert. The next evening I had spicy tofu to start which were delicious with quite a kick. Then a seitan burger which was absolutely excellent. Plus more bagels for the next day. Great restaurant.
Read morePros: Wonderful food , Nice loft seating area., Lovely kind staff
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Martastian
Points +720
Fave spot in Aberdeen - Edit
Bonobo is the best! Both indoor and outdoor are lovely, the staff is super friendly and the foooooood 😍 it's definitely my favourite spot
Read morePs. Best matcha latte
Updated from previous review on 2022-10-08
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MariaW.
Points +64
great - Edit
was really good
Read morePros: many options, tasted great, nice indoor design
Cons: not quite sure, but I think you can only pay by ca
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SamCrowe
Points +93
Loved it - Edit
First visit, went for the evening. Just what we needed, oasis of vegan food and lovely relaxed atmosphere.
Read moreLove the two older local guys.
Pros: Amazing food, Great staff, Relaxed atmosphere
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Keeyan
Points +235
Gorgeous place with delicious food - Edit
A cosy cafe with a nice atmosphere and delicious food
Read morePros: Really nice atmosphere , Really nice food
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Chnanis
Points +8124
Used to be good, but not for me anymore unfortunately.. - Edit
I didn’t feel good after my last visit, so unfortunately needed to edit my review. I ordered a matcha mint milkshake but instead I got a chocolate one. I informed the staff who served me, but she raised her voice at me and said repetitively that it’s matcha chocolate, it’s how we do it. I wasn’t informed that there would be any chocolate in there when ordered, I wouldn’t choose it otherwise. It’s called “matcha mint”. She did not offer to change it for me and did not even say sorry or at least inform me in a nicer way. I had no choice but to take it as I felt pressured. I was quite a regular, stopped for a while because of another incident in the past. Really wanted to come back to like them, but I won’t try anymore. The milkshake also was sickly sweet, so I just left it, not recommended. To be fair to them, it’s not all the staff that’s not nice. Also, perhaps it was a simple miscommunication about the ingredients. However, please don’t do this to your customers. It was £8 for a milkshake, but I left feeling like I was a beggar asking them for free food while I paid quite an expensive price for what I received. Quite sad that it happened this way… 🙁😔
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-14
Pros: Nothing, not anymore
Cons: Expensive for what you get, small portions , Needs better communication skills
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Jakeskiego
Points +91
Lovely Venue but Small Portion - Edit
I want to give Bonobo Cafe more than 3 stars because the venue itself is beautiful and the staff were friendly and attentive. The food itself was delicious, I had the carrot and cheese bagel which I think was meant to imitate salmon, either way, it was great. There were two things which were big enough to lose a star each unfortunately. Firstly, on Tripadvisor and HappyCow it says it’s a lower priced restaurant, but the prices were, I thought, more medium, which I wouldn’t have minded but I was expecting it to be cheaper. The second thing was that the portion size for what I received was small. In total, it was £8.90 for two slices of bagel with the cheese and toppings and a side salad. Whilst it was super tasty, I was still hungry afterwards. If it came with, say, a portion of homemade chips or mini hash browns perhaps etc. that would have a gone a long way.
Read moreIt’s a shame because, as I say, I’d like to give more but the somewhat higher than expected prices coupled with the smallish portion size left me a wee bit disappointed. However, there was so much that was good about this restaurant I’d still go again, but I might order something different.
Pros: Venue, Staff, Free Lime Water
Cons: More Expensive than Anticipated , Smallish Portion
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haleighb
Points +183
Delicious vegan food! - Edit
Lots of unique, delicious vegan breakfast options that you can't get elsewhere. The smoked carrot bagel, big bonobo fry-up and milkshakes are amazing!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-06-05
Pros: Unique vegan options , Beautiful terrace seating area, In-house cat
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DavePhillips
Points +26
Best cakes in Aberdeen - Edit
Fantastic location and wonderful food. Well worth the money
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KazVegan4Life
Points +565
Lovely relaxed outside seating area - Edit
We visited Bonobo cafe on Saturday lunchtime & opted to sit outside as it was a nice sunny day. My partner & I both loved the relaxed vibe here. Partner had soup & I chose the chocolate banana bread which was served nice & warm with chocolate sauce, ‘cream’ & fruit.
Read morePros: Vegan, Relaxed atmosphere , Option to sit inside or out
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tonydavey
Points +32
Couldn’t recommend more highly - Edit
Relaxed atmosphere. Nice helpful people. Great food. Best coffee I’ve had in years!
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ConorMcGeough
Points +21
Got the seitan swarma. It was delicious. Service was only ok. - Edit
Lovely food and great selections
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Very nice outdoor seating
Cons: Service was a bit slow
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muncster
Points +477
Lively plant based cafe - Edit
Just popped in for a tea to this great wee place. Totally entertained by the staff banter.
Read morePros: All vegan, Plenty of room upstairs and in roof terrace , Lively friendly staff
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RachaelGoodfellow
Points +72
Ace place - Edit
Lovely food nice atmosphere and lovely outdoor seating area
Read morePopular spot especially on weekend brunch-time so can be hard to get a seat.
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Albus2016
Points +113
Amazing - Edit
Love this place! Not only vegan, but innovative menu with lots of healthy and comfort food options. It’s the kind of place where you feel happy to be vegan and totally supported - like coming home ❤️ the lasagna was beautiful and the cakes are heaven. Go for breakfast, brunch, lunch and cakes - you’ll love it! Oh, and there’s a lovely little cat too!
Read morePros: Lots of great options , Innovative and surprising selection , A lovely cat!
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SaffronSummer
Points +713
tasty and nice atmosphere - Edit
friendly cafe selling eco friendly and vegan products, as well as a great menu. I had the deluxe hot chocolate made with oat milk and macaroni sheese
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MarkyWA
Points +256
Incredible - Edit
Love this place. Visited every single day while I was in Aberdeen. Breakfast is great and the baked goods are lush. They have a wee vegan shop too and, of course, a cat in residence.
Read morePros: Completely vegan , Resident cat (Mickey)
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lisa163
Points +60
Lovely cafe - Edit
Bonobo is always lively, nice atmosphere and great food
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Nice atmosphere, Tasty food and drinks
Cons: Runs a small menu , Often runs out of food when busy
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ilith
Points +43
Cruelty free English breakfast - Edit
I tried the Bonobo Fry Up and not only it was very tasty but also various and abundant! The cherry on the top: 100% vegan. No animals were harmed for my English breakfast. Best feeling ever!
Read moreIf you're in Aberdeen right now, you've to tried it! Even if you're not vegan.
Pros: Tutto vegan 100%
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davyogilvy
Points +16
Probably the coolest restaurant in Aberdeen and the best vegan breakfast - Edit
Great place to eat, lovely friendly staff and 100% vegan
Read morePros: 100% Vegan, Resident cat (Mickey)
Cons: No cons
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OpheliaAutumn
Points +529
Outstanding café in Aberdeen! - Edit
We met Isaac from Bonobo café in Glasgow and we decided to come here when we were in Aberdeen! And it was awesome!
Read moreThe café itself is lovely - the covered rooftop garden is beautiful, lots of art and plants, a resident cat... And the food and beverages were delicious! Plenty of choice and flavours. We got the soup of the day and choona (mock tuna) sandwich, higher hearts bowls, a fry up and a matcha latte (yes, all of it).
Everything was delicious. And people were great, clients and staff alike, we ended up having fun conversations on top of enjoying the food. There's also a zero waste shop in the café.
And it's a cooperative!
Highly recommended!
Updated from previous review on 2021-10-06
Pros: Delicious food, Very friendly and a cooperative, Awesome atmosphere
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Here.To.Travel_Jade
Points +9986
Fantastic inventive vegan food - Edit
The food was amazing. We had the fry up, Tofu Benny and sides of tattie scones and vegan haggis. The staff were very friendly. The on-site shop was great and we got a number of items including vegan honey. The seating is very cool- rooftop cafe (sheltered) and the smell of incense. There’s a resident cat
Read morePros: All vegan menu , Inventive food- their vegan egg yoke was amazing , Lovely staff and surroundings
Cons: It’s popular. We had to book ahead , Didn’t rate the french fancy- not sweet enough
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