Vegan
Western
Juice bar
Take-out
British
Juice and smoothie bar offering light meals, cakes, and snacks. Plant-based and mostly gluten-free. Since 2015. Relocated from 25 Churchyard. Reported closed June 2023.
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50 Reviews
First Review by LukeRockall
MatthewBartlett
Points +209
Superb vegan cafe in Hitchen - Edit
Been few times now ,the food is very good, the staff are lovely, can get busy
Read morePros: Very tasty, Able to modify on request , Relaxed atmosphere, pleasant staff
Cons: None
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djtager
Points +50
Rising to the 🔝 - Edit
❤️🧡💛💚💙 One of the best examples, that something very good, can get even better. #WeLoveYou #ChiaNaturallyHealthy #KeepUpTheGoodWork
Read morePros: Amazing environment at new location, Lovely service, very helpful , All the food simply amazing and quick
Cons: Too much taste, not so much time 😅🙏🏻
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DiegoDiSalvatore
Points +30
Amazing - Edit
I was here with friend already 4th times and last time it was amazing and now they're progressed two more steps ahead and lovely and friendly personal what is very important for me
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-14
Pros: Colorful food , Nice location, Good atmosphere
Cons: Nothing
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maiaarosie
Points +291
All vegan - Edit
Food is always so nice and the staff are friendly. Building is also so nicely decorated
Read morePros: All vegan , Nice staff , Lots of choice
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GiraffeGirl
Points +258
Lovely food - Edit
Even though it was busy the service was really quick and the food great.
Read moreWe had the protein pancakes and the full english, both good. Bit pricey but good portion size.
Pros: All vegan, Wide range of options, Nice venue
Cons: Little pricey
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emeyelee
Points +26
forever one of my faves - Edit
so much choice and the food is delicious. the pancakes are to DIE for
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MattPrior
Points +274
Chia Is Lyf - Edit
Been a few times, never disappoint. Had the Muscle smoothie, was delicious, followed by the blue corn nachos. Banging! Love the ambience in there too, great to see them busy!
Read morePros: Everything
Cons: Nothing
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Here.To.Travel_Jade
Points +9931
Great local vegan cafe - Edit
We’ve visited here quite a few times over the last few years, at their old and current venue and have also had take out and delivery. The food and drinks are really good. Favourites are pancakes, the chocolate breakfast/pudding and hot chocolate and milkshakes. I have a sweet tooth! The venue is very nice although it can get very busy on the weekends. It’s on the pricey end, especially if dining in
Read moreThe almond croissant and spiced apple Danish pastry were perfection! The chocolate orange hot chocolate was pretty good!
Went for savoury options on most recent dine in visit- the dhal curry which was very comforting & partner got garlic mushrooms on toast which he enjoyed.
Updated from previous review on 2021-11-23
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by_JD
Points +747
Amazing selection! - Edit
Lots of great and tasty vegan options. Savoury or sweet, it all hits the spot. Also offer vegan protein shakes. Staff is super friendly and the cafe very cute. Prices may seem a little high for some, but I find them reasonable
Read morePros: Great vegan options , Cute interior , Lovely staff
Cons: Little bit pricey
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Somay
Points +32
Pricey but charm makes up for it - Edit
Delicious and healthy food, great selection of drinks - especially juices and smoothies. Nice stock of pastries, cakes etc., though didn't try any on this visit. Staff super friendly and helped make the atmosphere feel very relaxed.
Read morePros: Fully vegan, friendly staff
Cons: Expensive
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Chnanis
Points +8124
Lovely ambiance, lovely food - Edit
Like it here. Nice place to enjoy lunch on a chilled day.
Read moreWe had pulled BBQ mushrooms burger which was nice, and pancakes which were fluffy and huge portion. Juices are refreshing.
Pros: Fully vegan , Friendly staff, Good atmosphere
Cons: Can be very busy
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ConorThornton
Points +22
Unreal sarnies - Edit
A lovely little cafe in a cosy setting with some fantastic sandwiches that really pack a punch. I had a cheeky choona and I have to say I think this might be the best vegan sandwich I've ever had, period. The bread was incredible, and the filling was darn tasty, will definitely be going back for more.
Read moreOur drinks, a hot chocolate and an iced latte were just okay unfortunately. They seem to use a wide range of Rude Health alternative milks which I haven't yet personally tried so it could be down to that, and I'm more than happy to give it the benefit of the doubt and order again.
Mmmm also there is a superb, wide range of fully vegan desserts on the counter too, wish I had gotten more! The peanut butter slab thing was so filling and very scrumptious.
Pros: Full vegan menu, Cosy atmosphere , Amazing sandwiches and desserts
Cons: A tad on the pricey side (but still well worth), Okay beverages
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Hannahre
Points +315
Brilliant sandwich selection - Edit
I’ve had the chickpea “choona” cheeze and the avo and olive tapenade so far (both heated up) and they were delicious. The juices and smoothies are also great. Prices are relatively high but the food quality and choice are brilliant, and it’s reassuring that everything’s vegan.
Read morePros: All-vegan cafe , Lots of interesting options, Nutritious food
Cons: Sandwiches are relatively expensive
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kimrichardson1
Points +125
Happy - Edit
I’m so glad to have this place on my door step. I want to be able to give it 5 stars but can’t. Hit it at the wrong time and you will be left wondering if your food will turn up and prices are high enough not to go more than once a week, just a treat.
Read moreOther than this I would gladly live here. Staff are wonderful and work so hard, the location is perfect and everything is so fresh. If trying to get a table or served is your issue then I take it as a good sign. Love the decor and passion from this place.
Top spot in Hitchin
Pros: All vegan, Great tasting food, Friendly
Cons: Expensive, Wait times can be looong
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IzzySmith
Points +309
Great food but a little on the expensive side - Edit
Good location in Hitchin town square with great friendly service and lots of options. Mushroom melt and milkshakes are where it's at 👌
Read morePros: Good range of options
Cons: Expensive
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AlyssaButterfield
Points +344
Yummmyyy - Edit
There food was so tasty and healthy you can’t go wrong. Absolutely love the sandwiches and the drinks.
Read morePros: Healthy, Tasty
Cons: Expensive
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cheekybitofconnor
Points +49
Too expensive 😿 - Edit
Nice food but prices are loco
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Libra77
Points +3520
Love this place! - Edit
Delicious, vibrant, healthy food. The quality and service is excellent. I really love this place, the food is always absolutely delicious. Would love somewhere like this where I live!
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EllieFerGus
Points +26
Great vegan café - Edit
100% vegan. Delicious iced frappuccino and beautifully presented. Blueberry pancakes were yummy too although I'd personally prefer them not to be gluten free. Nice decor and outdoor seating options.
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katiel56
Points +24
Still great, but prefer old chia - Edit
I love the fact the new chia has a lot more seating and looks great but comparing to the old chia i feel they are focusing on the health side over animals - perhaps this draws more people in? I just feel it’s lost it’s true meaning but saying that I would still come here to eat but not as often and I would have. I have also come in a couple of times to get a normal slice of cake but only had the options of ‘raw’ dessert such as the cheesecakes or protein balls
Read morePros: Loads of vegan food, Nice staff
Cons: Can be expensive
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Floralvege
Points +59
Hopefully teething problems - Edit
In the new premises, Chia feels like a completely different cafe. I would still recommend for a coffee / cake style situation but not for meals anymore. The menu had fewer items on, smaller portions and unfortunately the service was very slow; my food came out when my partner had finished his, I asked for my drink when my food arrived and was reassured it was being made but it never came & I had to go to the counter to ask for it - I had finished my food by this time. As I say; still some tasty items and I think it’s brilliant to have a plant based cafe that now has more seating to reach more people but unfortunately it’s lost us as customers who used to travel to eat there. If I was ever in Hitchin again I would still enjoy some coffee and cake there.
Read morePros: Delicious coffee , Umami burger now comes with sweet potatoes bites , Good amount of seating
Cons: Slow service , Change isn’t easy!
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nagevear
Points +525
delicious and nutricious - Edit
great food, just a little on the expensive side. lovely atmosphere and decor.
Read morePros: healthy, lovely interior, student discount available
Cons: expensive
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DermotODowda
Points +13
Chia Hitchin - Edit
I frequented Chia before it moved and always thought food was very good in terms of quality and value, however in the move to larger premises there seems to have been a decline in terms of value (but quality still good). Six pounds fifty for example for some granola on coconut yoghurt with a few berries is excessive....and they don't do porridge anymore which used to set me up nicely for the morning.
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Lucydu
Points +68
Awesome - Edit
Loving the larger premises, the decor and the new location. It’s a great sign for local veganism that they could take bigger premises.
Read moreThe food is yummy and the people are lovely! And this place helps make Hitchin all the more awesome! :)
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happierasvegan
Points +43
yummy food - be prepared to queue - Edit
food: ****
Read moreservice: ***
cost/value: ***
veggie choice: ***** (vegan)
We went to Chia on a weekday, for a fairly early lunch (12.30 ish), thinking it wouldn't be a problem to get a seat and order our food. It was just a few days after Chia had moved from a nearby, smaller venue to this
bigger venue. We luckily managed to get the last free table, but during the time we were there (about 45 minutes), the place was constantly full, and there was a long queue of people ordering, either to take out or stay in, which never really died down. Despite 3 staff members dealing with the orders and serving food and drink, the atmosphere felt a bit stressful. In the end, my partner's food (a butternut squash falafel bowl) arrived about 20 minutes before my Umami Burger, but luckily the wait was worth it! The vanilla mylkshake was also very tasty. The prices are on the expensive side, though, particularly for a cafe rather than a full-blown restaurant.
One more hint: if you order your food, make sure you've thought of everything. We asked a passing waitress whether we could add something to our order about 5 minutes after placing it, but were told to go back to the order point, which would have meant joining the long queue at the counter, so we didn't bother.
This vegan eatery is really worth going to, and it adds something which Hitchin did not have before. Hopefully, some of the problems we experienced are down to teething problems in the new venue, but I fear that the demand for such an eatery is bigger than the logistics can easily cope with. But it's worth seeking it out if you are prepared to queue.
Pros: tasty vegan/plant-based only food, friendly staff, compact space
Cons: very busy, bring time, as you will need to queue, orders need to be placed at the counter
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veganprick
Points +38
Lovely, lovely, lovely - Edit
Went in for lunch on the Saturday of their first week in the new location. It was really busy and we had a bit of a wait, but you know what? I’m glad it was busy because that means that lots of people who maybe aren’t vegan are wanting to try planet based food because it’s good!
Read moreThe food was amazing and I love the way they’ve done the space.
Pros: All plant based , Lovely people, Busy
Cons: Busy, Bit of a wait (but just chill and enjoy the vibe)
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KimMartin
Points +787
Brilliant Cafe - Edit
Really love this place. It was packed when we came in but I’m glad we waited around to give it a try! I had a chickpea and sweet potato bowl and my friend had the avo mash. Both of us had a side of creamy mushrooms. Flavors were on point! Ambience is great! Love all the lush greenery! Staff are friendly. Service was quite slow but as said, it was very busy when we visited.
Read morePros: Fully Vegan, Yummy Food, Nice ambience
Cons: Long waiting times
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