Vegan
Beer/Wine
Take-out
British
Gluten Free options

Small cafe serving soup, savory rolls, wraps, cakes and ice cream. Also offers soy and almond milk. No telephone. Fully vegan since Mar 2021. Also serves alcoholic beverages. Open Wed-Sun 10:30-16:00. Closed Mon-Tue. Open some evenings for private bookings or events. Check socials for info.


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56 Reviews

First Review by AnnieMarriott

plantainy

Points +20

Vegan
07 Dec 2024

Fabulous cafe. Awesome food and lovely people.

A really cosy, welcoming environment which is also dog-friendly 😁
Fantastic choice of food: All day breakfast, salads, light-bites and burgers and sweet dishes as well as loads of drinks to choose from.

Pros: Great atmosphere, Lovely food, Friendly people

abissette

Points +27

Vegan
13 Oct 2024

Highly recommended

Fully vegan, super friendly staff. Quite small and cosy - great for a small group but probably not for larger. Tried both food from the kitchen (mostly brunch type meals, I had a sausage wrap) and some baked food from the counter, both very nice.

Pros: Friendly and fast service , Variety of options , Cosy atmosphere

louisejane87

Points +210

Vegan
12 Oct 2024

Lovely place

Been several times, always a lovely atmosphere and service. Great food, so nice to have a vegan cafe on the coast. Highly recommend!

Zonderman

Points +46

Vegan
25 Aug 2024

An absolute gem of a Cafe

We have been to Cafe Carmel a few times living not too far away in Norfolk. It’s a fabulous place with terrific food and lovely people who work there. Our dog is always welcome and my the cakes are sensational ! I have also enjoyed the all day breakfast but my personal favourite are the Cheeze Scones which we usually take away with us !

Pros: The Cheeze Scones , Lovely owners/staff , Super setting and homely, comfortable interior

ilikepens

Points +16

Vegan
11 Aug 2024

Amazing hidden gem of a cafe

Great food, great service, great setting!

Pros: Completely vegan menu, Great people, Lovely cake!

StevieCo

Points +20

Vegan
04 Aug 2024

Fantastic cafe

Brilliant cafe friendly people, near the seaside and a park so great location too. I tried a burger on one day(I think it was the breakfast burger) and picked up some pastries and salad on another for a nice lunch. Would definitely visit again if in the area

Pros: Great food, Lovely people, Fab location

iraholly

Points +217

Vegan
30 Jun 2024

Fantastic options

Fantastic fully vegan cafe near the seaside with inside and outdoor seating. Wide variety of options including cooked food, cakes, scones, hot and cold drinks. Lovely staff too which always makes it a nice experience

RachaelTate

Points +22

Vegan
05 May 2024

Our fave place in Norfolk

Amazing food & service as always. We always look forward to visiting Carmel’s when we are visiting Norfolk.

We went as a family of 6 (2 vegans), everyone enjoyed their feast. 5 of us had the all day breakfast, 1 had a burger. It was a tough choice, it being morning, helped our decision making!

The cakes are amazing. As we couldn’t decide, we ordered 5 slices, had a bit then passed it on to the next person. Every single cake was incredible. My fave was the maple & pecan.

I also had a cheeze scone whilst waiting for the party - just because it was vegan. My only regret is not taking some home.

Loved everything about our visit & will look forward to the next time.

Pros: Everything is vegan & amazing, Dogs are welcome, The lovely vibe

Cons: We don’t live closer

CGGuitar

Points +40

Vegan
02 May 2024

Lovely Cafe with Amazing Vegan Food!

Amazing 100% vegan cafe. Amazing food and cakes!

Pros: The food, The vibes , The cakes

Vicky12

Points +118

Vegan
03 Apr 2024

Fab place!

What a great find! What would we do without Happy Cow? To find a vegan cafe like this was so lovely. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. Our little dogs were told they were welcome on the settees! There were 8 of us and our order came so quick. We had burgers, soup and wrap, all day brekkie and superfood salad and it was all delicious. We took cakes back with us and wow, what a selection! This cafe is a must visit! So good to be able to eat in an all vegan place.

Pros: Friendly staff, Delish food, served quickly, Very Dog friendly

SimonRedhead

Points +33

Vegan
14 Jan 2024

Dog & vegan heaven

Super fantabulous vegan cafe, dogs welcome & great food #Veganuary

BeckyMarley

Points +46

Vegan
14 Dec 2023

Fantastic cafe

Loved it here, is now a fixture of every Norfolk holiday! Great service, delicious food, relaxed vibe, dog-friendly

whichcord

Points +39

Vegan
18 Nov 2023

Gem of a cafe for everyone

Such a great place for anyone, not just vegans, as there is something for every taste: we had a delicious breakfast roll with all the fake meat, Moroccan soup, the best cheese scones, the BEST coffee and walnut cake. Plus really friendly and helpful staff who recommended loads of other places with vegan options in the area. Cannot fault this place: as a vegan it's what you hope to find wherever you go.

Updated from previous review on 2023-11-18

Pros: Wide choice of healthy and comfort food, Delicious cakes, Really friendly and knowledgeable staff

markburrows197

Points +16

Vegan
22 Sep 2023

Fabulous Cafe

Loved everything! Lovely friendly staff and great food, drinks, bread and cakes 🎂

Pros: The breakfast, Avo on Toast, Friendly staff

HelR

Points +56

Vegan
02 Sep 2023

Great find!

Absolutely delightful little cafe. A joy to find a fully vegan establishment! 😊

Pros: Really friendly , Dogs welcome, Loads of options

Cons: Nothing to dislike

CharlotteStevenson

Points +566

Vegan
08 Aug 2023

The Friendliest Cafe!

The staff were all so lovely and welcoming. The food was really nice and I LOVED their bread. Great selection of cakes including gf options. I had a slice of maple & pecan and it was nice and fluffy! ☺️

Pros: Dog friendly, Loveliest staff, Yummy vegan food

Windlekins

Points +1236

Vegan
05 Aug 2023

Awesome and Deicious

This cafe is fabulous!! Fabulous people, fabulous food, fabulous vibe….
We absolutely loved it. It’s a must visit. Definitely worth a trip if you aren’t near by and if you are near by, make it your regular. You won’t be disappointed!

Pros: Menu Range, Food Quality, Friendliness

sjcagreen

Points +113

Vegan
21 Jun 2023

Twice in four days

Had dinners Saturday night, both me and hubby had avo burger, came with nachos and salad, cake and ice-cream for dessert all yummy. Today for lunch all day breakfast and cake to takeaway again all lovely.

Pros: Friendly owners, Dog friendly , Good food

TheEverydayVegan

Points +641

Vegan
09 Jun 2023

Favourite place in Norfolk

Man I wish I had discovered this place years ago. Super lovely and personable owners, properly family run - couldn’t do enough for the 4 of us, happily accommodating tiny humans. Food is superb, menu changes or special request encouraged and the cakes and scones divine! So so so good, go today!!

Pros: Lovely owners , Cute, charming wee cafe, Delicious food & great coffee

Cons: They refused to relocate their cafe to Scotland 🤣, My stomach wasn’t big enough to try every cake, The music was only 99.9% exactly my taste!

Nickic123

Points +47

Vegan
08 Jun 2023

Lovely little cafe

We had all day breakfasts, takeaway homemade savoury pastries and two of a choice of four vegan cakes

Pros: Great food and choice , Cute retro decor vibe, Friendly helpful folk

Cons: Only open four days a week

Cherrypops

Points +18

Vegan
11 May 2023

Love it

On holiday and fell in love with this cafe. Gorgeous food and lovely owners. Only issue is choosing which cake to have

annasmiles8

Points +30

Vegan
02 May 2023

Friendly service and caters for allergies

Really great service and was able to adapt the menu for allergies (I am vegan, gluten free with no oats or soya). Dog friendly, child friendly and they have recently expanded so there are more tables! Amazing home made hash browns.

Pros: Allergy friendly, Friendly service, Dog and child friendly

Cons: Service could have been a bit quicker, Wish it was open on Sundays!

PaulCJ

Points +31

Vegan
30 Apr 2023

Beautiful

Immersed as we are in the growing and vibrant city of Milton Keynes, one might expect us blessed with numerous vegan options. Sadly, inexplicably, this is not the case. But ah, more the joy when on holiday to find that gem at which one can browse a menu with the calm eye that has no need to ask questions of providence!

And what a shining, happy gem this is. The food was mostly very good but the cake was even better. There is heart and soul here, both an eatery and a community. Please go, help it thrive. 5 stars.

Updated from previous review on 2023-04-27

Pros: The vibe , The food, The hot chocolate

AlisonHewitt

Points +31

Mostly Veg
05 Apr 2023

Absolute gem!

Found this cafe while on holiday and stopped off in Bacton after a long walk on the beach. Fully vegan, very dog friendly. Lovely welcoming staff. Had coffee and cake, delicious, fabulous range of cakes. Would definitely recommend and call in again next time we are in the area.

Updated from previous review on 2023-04-05

Pros: Full menu, The cakes!, Very welcoming and doggie friendly

Cons: Too far from me!!

veganevolutionist

Points +2526

Vegan
26 Mar 2023

A vegan oasis

We only ran from the car parked outside in to the cafe during a heavy downpour and the lovely owner asked if she could pull up a heater to dry us out - how fab is that! The menu looked fab but unfortunately we didn't have room for a meal so opted for a cheese scone for me and a toasted teacake for my companion, with hot chocolates all round. This is a really cosy oasis with welcoming and friendly owners. We could see dogs were very welcome with well behaved owners😉 Would definitely visit again when in the area.

Pros: All vegan, Welcoming and friendly , So cosy

AgnesWestmorland

Points +72

Vegan
19 Mar 2023

Perfect for dogs and human alike 😊

After twice arriving at Carmel Cafe when they were shut, we finally managed to get the timing right this holiday - and it was definitely worth the wait. Selecting from the build-your-own sandwich or wrap list, I had a fabulous sausage, facon and onion sandwich on multigrain bread, which was just perfect. My husband chose his long established favourite, garlic mushrooms on toast, and declared Carmel’s to be one of the best he’d ever tasted. The coffee and the chai latte was faultless and the baked goods looked so good we ended up taking scones and a slice of gateau home with us - they tasted as good as they looked. For me, however, the greatest joy was just how welcome our three dogs were made to feel. Biscuits were offered to all but the oldest, tired out from the walk along the beach, was also offered a comfy sofa to recover on. Caramel Cafe is definitely the best places we have ever been to on the east coast 😊

Pros: Fabulous food, Really lovely staff, Dog friendly

Cons: None

Yazmin21_

Points +145

Vegan
03 Dec 2022

Great place 👌

Lovely food and service. They are hot on it with the allergies and don't make you feel awkward for asking

Pros: Lots of options , Friendly staff, Allergy friendly

Cons: Parking can sometimes be a struggle




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