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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Last update on 24 Jun 2023 by craigmc
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50 Reviews
First Review by LukeRockall
jopaco2
Points +30
Average food, used to be better - Edit
We had been to Chia quite some time ago, and remembered the food to be much better. Today, the food was was very very average. The pancakes were an unpleasant texture and too sweet. The turmeric latte was too sweet and a tiny serving. The nachos and the salad were okay, but overpriced for what they were.
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lekman
Points +211
My local fav - Edit
I come here on the regular. Superb food, friendly. Hard to come by a seat on the weekends, they are moving to new premises that will have more seating soon. Orders can stack up in the kitchen so can be (very) slow to get food. If you are looking for great food and don’t mind the wait then go there. If you’re in a rush, go somewhere else.
Read morePros: All vegan, No refined sugar, Great tasting dishes
Cons: Moderately expensive, Limited number of seating , Slow service
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AshlingHickey
Points +37
Loved it - Edit
Plastic free, vegan, refined sugar free, gluten free choices - my veggie Gaelic friend and I (vegan) loved it here! Delicious even for those who don’t have the vegan tastebuds, and cute with friendly staff
Read morePros: Lots of vegan and gluten free options, Not just what they make, they also sell extras, Aesthetic
Cons: A little pricey but understandable
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EmmaVarco
Points +34
Great find - Edit
Really nice vegan food that you can customise to your tastes. Brilliant smoothies and deserts too! Really quaint little restaurant with a lovely vibe and lovely staff. Really nice kids menu too with simple food!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Yummy deserts, Friendly people
Cons: Not easy access for non-able bodied
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markup
Points +13
Great food and service - Edit
Lovely well presented food, will return
Read morePros: Good food, Good service, Good smoothies
Cons: Not enough seating for their demand, Not good for disabled seating
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RebekahModernel
Points +82
Amazing - Edit
Really delicious vegan/plant based menu and definitely the best vegan cafe I’ve been to in the UK (so far).
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options - the whole menu , Fantastic menu, Excellent customer service
Cons: No cons
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LucyHouse
Points +94
Hidden gem - Edit
I absolutely love this place as have been so many times now I’ve lost count! They have such a range of amazing breakfast and lunch foods, all freshly made and so tasty. I don’t think there’s anything that I haven’t liked on the menu. Particularly good are the nachos and pancakes which are a very generous size and could be shared. Also favourites of mine are the falafel bowl and BLT sandwich. The drinks are also so good with lots of different choice of mylks for lattes as well as fresh smoothies and juices and I highly recommend the cakes (coffee and banana cake especially!) I also love that the menu helpfully have a code on whether items are gluten, nut free etc. The staff are very passionate about the food and are accommodating to any questions etc. The cafe is also a very cute set up although shame it is on the small size which means waiting is often a given but definitely worth it!
Read morePros: Lots of options , Fresh and tasty , Lovely staff
Cons: Drinks and cakes can be pricey
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EmmaDeCasseWeinman
Points +24
Cosy Cafe with a fully plant based menu - Edit
Such an amazing find. All day vegan breakfast and brunch served in this delightful little cafe tucked away in the Churchyard, beautiful food, like art on a plate with tastes to match. The cafe pride themselves on being refined sugar free.
Read moreGreat range of cakes, drinks and snacks. Can take away everything too. Highly recommend.
Pros: No refined sugar. Fully vegan, plant based menu wi
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Snicholls
Points +84
Lovely little vegan cafe - Edit
Although very small inside, the food is worth waiting for a table or getting a take away. Lots of menu options including light bites, larger meals and cakes!
Read morePros: All vegan, including yummy cakes, Take away, Cosy atmosphere
Cons: Small, Difficult to get a table at busy times
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veganlois
Points +20
Really nice - Edit
Many delicious options
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troyetrotter03
Points +38
Amazing vegan options and atmosphere! - Edit
Visited a while ago and love how cosy and compact the entire place is. Amazing range of vegan options, and an incredible style and atmosphere to boot. Had a lovely salad bowl when I visited and will definitely be returning for more in the near future! Really great how accessible it is, too.
Read morePros: Great range of vegan options, lovely atmosphere, c
Cons: None!
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The London Vegan
Points +2304
nice little place with lots of yummy options - Edit
My first time here and was pleasantly surprised - very small with limited seating and food and drinks took a while though they were busier than usual owing to Mother’s Day! Food was delicious, healthy and hearty. Milkshakes were also amazing plus you can add thins to them for 50p extra like protein powder etc! Would definitely recommend if in the area.
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Skyzieboo
Points +3507
cute cafe - Edit
There are lots of smoothies, lots of cakes. There is a big menu too - I always get a mixed salad bowl and berry smoothie. The presentation of the food is really cute too but it can be quite expensive.
Read morePros: big menu, delicious, healthy
Cons: very small, quite expensive
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fionamcfeeley
Points +25
My first ever eating out experience as a vegan - Edit
I accidentally stumbled across this cafe shopping. I was so excited to eat there; and they did not disappoint! I will be going back, and I think it will be a Friday occurrence 🌱
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Debharlie
Points +21
A lovely little, dog friendly place - Edit
Welcoming and friendly with tasty food but most importantly my little dog was made very welcome. The kind staff also looked after my dog's pet stroller (my dog is elderly & walks very slowly) while we went to sit upstairs. Will DEFINITELY visit again with my doggie companion in tow.
Read morePros: Dog friendly, Welcoming, Tasty food
Cons: A small place so not always much space, but cosy.
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Adina
Points +42
favourite lunch place - Edit
love to go here when in Hitchin, the food is really tasty and plentiful, you always leave feeling very full! They also are really accommodating if you ask for variations, like no garlic or different milks. Really nice people.
Read morePros: tasty, good value, friendly
Cons: tiny place - might not get a seat at the weekend!
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greenanne
Points +52
A great little place to eat. - Edit
I have had lunch here twice and also attended one of their supper clubs.the food is all cooked fresh and the little restaurant is clean and cosy.The food has always been delicious.I can also highly recomend the cakes and plant based milk hot drinks.we are very lucky to have this place in hitchin.
Read morePros: all vegan/plant based.
Cons: food costs a bit more but you are getting good qua
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LydiaCrook94
Points +88
amazing - Edit
Chia is a lovely little cafe tucked away by St Mary's Church. So many lovely options on the menu. They also sell lots of other vegan goodies, so semi store as well! We have tried basically all the cakes! You must try the carrot cake! The portions are very generous and you really struggle to choose anything here. Lots of smoothies and juices available. It is hard not to spend s fortune. Definitely worth a visit!
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Buddha boy
Points +318
Amazing cafe for food & friendliness & atmosphere - Edit
I have only recently found this little cafe but every time I visit the food and the service has been perfect, I have taken my parents with me who also love the food. It's so good to find a place like this outside of London that has such a good vegan menu and in such a wonderful place with friendly staff. I will be back very soon.
Read morePros: The food, staff & cozy cafe with location.
Cons: none.
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Johi
Points +186
Heavenly food - Edit
We were thrilled when Happycow app informed us that there is a vegan cafe in Hitchin :) And we could not have found a lovelier place. The menu is one of these where you really want to try everything :)
Read moreThe portions are very generous and very reasonably priced. We will definitely visit again :)
Pros: Excellent food, Friendly staff, Atmosphere (books!)
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Tonytruand16
Points +58
my favourite place in Hitchin! - Edit
I love that place so much that I go there every Sunday when available!
Read moreThe beetroot burger, the lime juice and the PB smoothie are my top favourite!
The place is cosy, sheltered by the church with a nice view upstairs.
The staff is very friendly and the menu quite diverse and all cruelty free!
Pros: diverse menu, staff, price
Cons: n/a
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Xxlauraann
Points +219
Lovely plant based café in Hitchin! - Edit
Love the Chia Café, always great food and a lovely relaxing environment. The staff always friendly and helpful :) Happy to finally have a vegan café in Hitchin!
Read morePros: Variety of food, Coffee , Environment
Cons: Size- can be difficult to get a table on weekends
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LukeRockall
Points +54
At last a safe haven for Hitchin vegans - Edit
So I no longer have to worry about asking staff if this or that contains egg or milk. Chia has become my safe haven.
Read moreIt's also a really nice place to sit in the window and watch the world go by. Lucy, Dan and the team are super nice too. I couldn't recommend highly enough!
Pros: Vegan, healthy, great coffee too, and nothing dead
Cons: It's small, and I have a feeling they will eventua
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