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Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers lots of vegan dishes clearly marked on menu including soup, mac n cheese and tofu Asian buns. One of the owners is reported to be vegan. Open Mon-Thu 09:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 09:00-22:00, Sun 09:00-17:00.


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25 Reviews

First Review by GoVeganScotland

utterly

Points +32

Vegan
26 Apr 2019

Tasty and wonderful!

All vegan and vegetarian items were clearly marked and were so lovely! I've had the cauliflower steak, vegan mac n cheese, tofu bao buns, and rosemary chips. All were incredibly tasty. The restaurant has a cute design, the service is good, and I can't recommend the food enough. All napkins were also cloth and all drinks were served in glass bottles.

JonathanHolder

Points +52

Vegan
25 Aug 2024

Amazing brunch!

Lovely vegan options and some really lovely staff. Highly recommend for a brunch.

PunkieAbs

Points +298

Vegan
28 Apr 2024

Great fresh food

This is such a fun and friendly place to eat. Definitely the best place in the area for vegan food. I had the tempura oyster mushroom bun and a side of rosemary salt fries. Portions are generous, I couldn't finish the fries. Really great flavours and a little bit different.

lesham51

Points +16

Vegan
04 Mar 2024

Gorgeous meal

Had a really tasty vegan meal here. Lots on the menu to choose from. Service was excellent as they gave advice on meal choices. Lovely place to eat.

Pros: Food , Service

VeganDalek

Points +105

Vegan
27 Feb 2024

Excellent vegan options at this excellent restaurant.

Definitely worth a visit if you are in this area, the food is worth 5 stars but the review only gets 4 as this is not a 100% veggie/vegan venue.
The ambience is welcoming, smart, but relaxed.
The staff were faultless. Friendly, welcoming , professional, and able to give knowledgeable advice on the menu.
We shared two small plates, a larger main, and the Togarishi fries, and that was fine for two people. We did find room for dessert but that was more because they sounded great than because we were hungry.
The Humus and Cauliflower was smooth and velvety and although unusual to have humus without bread it worked well with the nicely cooked veg. The Hispi Cabbage was very tasty and went well alongside the cauliflower dish.
The Tofu Baos were awesome. Some of the best Tofu I’ve had in ages. Delicate and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a lovely flavour. Perfectly complemented by the hot fries.
We had the Chocolate Tofu Ganache and the Skillet Cookie for dessert. Both were superb.

Some other reviews have said the dishes here are small and pricey. I’d say the dishes we had were a reasonable size (the cabbage WAS on the small side but made up for that in taste). Ask the staff for guidance if in doubt, as they really do know the menu.
As for pricey, I’d say no, I thought the prices were reasonable for the quality of the food.

I’d have no hesitation recommending this place and would definitely return if in the area.

Finally:
Pro Tip: if in this area for a few days eat here one night and at Nooch in Stirling on another. You’ll be glad you did on both nights.

Pros: Excellent vegan options., Dog friendly., Great service.

AshSned

Points +650

Vegan
26 Jan 2024

Lovely place for food

Came from breakfast and both had the vegan fry very tasty and enjoyed it. Have been previously for lunch to and everything we’ve had we really enjoyed. Only oat or coconut milk available for hot drinks

JanWebb

Points +386

Vegan
25 Apr 2023

Impromptu visit-Great find!

Stopped here quickly after reading other reviews. Fast service, friendly staff and beautiful presentation, and tasty Asian inspired food.

Pros: Majority of the menu is vegan

rachelburns7

Points +1148

Vegan
26 Jan 2023

Vegan Breakfast

🌱 Vegan Fry
💰: £11.00
💭: let’s just start off with the beans - incredible!! they were maple beans (my mum wasn’t a fan so i ate hers too). the square sausage (😋), the haggis (🥹), sweet potatoes (🤤), sourdough bread (🤤🤤🤤). incredible - i don’t eat mushrooms but my stepdad sure ate his and mine up. the tomatoes were actually really really nice with the thyme. and u can’t get a potato scone wrong
🤷🏽‍♀️: Order again? Yes

🌱 Vegan Strawberry / Vanilla Milkshake
💰: £unsure
💭: I thought this was a vanilla milkshake but then it came as strawberry/vanilla, so i think i read the menu wrong. so aesthetically pleasing. but it was delicious. first time i’ve actually liked a strawberry milkshake
🤷🏽‍♀️: Order again? Yes

📝: they have a veganuary sharing menu!!!!! plus u can bring ur dogs🐕 my dog (lil Bob) sure enjoyed himself #Veganuary

Pros: Lots of Vegan options , Dog-Friendly , Accommodates all eaters

Cons: Reservation

embro

Points +20

Vegan
19 Oct 2022

Really nice breakfast!

Went for breakfast and menu had a couple of vegan options but loads more that could easily be customised to be vegan. Had the mushrooms and avocado on toast, was nice but husband got maple beans as a side and they were delicious. Non vegans with me loved their waffles and breakfast muffin.

Pros: Customisable options, Friendly staff, Dog friendly

v4tanimalsss

Points +90

Vegan
19 Sep 2022

Delicious!

Lots of options. Beautiful space. Diverse menu.

Pros: Many options that are all quite different

Cons: expensive/small portions

caw

Points +2766

Vegan
21 Jul 2022

Fantastic

We loved our meal, what a fantastic menu. One of the owners is vegan is apparently why there is such a great menu.

The Mac and cheese side was the best I've ever tasted, the bao buns, soba and burger (quite a meaty patty) were all delicious. The servers could not have been more helpful or friendly.

Definitely coming back and trying more asap!

Worth going out of your way for.

Pros: Excellent vegan options , Friendly staff , Delicious food

Saraswati108

Points +33

Vegetarian
02 Jun 2022

Lots of vegan and veggie choices

Friendly service and many vegan choices made this a very pleasant experience. Worth travelling for

Pros: Very friendly service, Wide choice of Asian meals and burgers, Juices and chai

Cons: Small portions – but filling, Meat is also served, A bit pricey

JohnKnight

Points +410

Vegan
25 Mar 2022

Great food

Vegan friendly and interesting tasty food. I had the miso mushroom sourdough, which came with sliced avocado and sriracha. Really very very tasty

Updated from previous review on 2021-11-05

Pros: Good vegan options, Helpful staff, Outdoor seating

Cons: Serves meat

Fionah92

Points +301

Vegan
14 Mar 2022

Fave local spot

I love friend of mine and visit them often. Favourite things are the tofu bao buns. They’re so good! Staff are always lovely and helpful and the menu is clearly marked .

Pros: Lots of vegan options

hudsondoeshair

Points +64

Vegan
28 Jul 2021

Absolutely beautiful food & location

Driving along the A9 we decided to come off at Bridge of Allan and try find some dinner mid trip. We came here just happy to have some vegan options to be honest but left full and extremely happy.
The two of us opted to share the jackfruit tacos, sesame tofu buns and the babaganoush flat bread. Every dish was presented beautifully and after reading a previous review of the bao buns we were slightly sceptical ordering them but they sounded too good to pass up. Very glad we didn’t, the most incredible dish we’d ordered. The flavours and textures were absolutely phenomenal. Will definitely return if we’re ever passing.

Pros: Friendly staff, Delicious food, Lots of options

craigmc

Points +35562

Vegan
10 Jul 2021

Hold the Mac.

A day trip to the Wallace monument and Stirling castle allows a new lunch option.
I have to say the menu had a pretty decent vegan selection and I had the smoked tofu bao and a side of Mac cheese. My partners in crime had the burger, tacos and. Fries.
Overall the food was decent. The Bao buns could have done with with sauce or salad before loading as it got dry after the first few bites, but the pickle on top was nice. The jackfruit tacos were good ans the only disappointment was the Mac cheese. It’s was really bland and for a basic staple a big let down.
Overall a decent option in B.O.A.

Updated from previous review on 2021-07-10

Pros: Selection, Staff

Whaleshark

Points +26

Vegan
13 Mar 2020

Lovely vegan options

Very nice cafe with a number of great vegan options.

Pros: Lots of vegan options

anh000

Points +158

Vegan
17 Feb 2020

Huge burger

Really nice place on the mainstreet of Bridge of Allan . Friendly helpful staff with a wide range of vegan options clearly marked on the menu. Had the FoM burger, like a massive Big Mac.

cbee03

Points +59

Vegan
01 Feb 2020

My favourite place in BofA

I love it here! The food is soo nice and it is super cute inside. It's especially great if there are meat eaters and veggies/vegans in the group because there's plenty of options for everyone. Definitely recommend! ♥️

Bettster

Points +103

Vegan
31 Jul 2019

Great food contemporary decor

Well worth a visit if you're in the area. I had cauliflower steak and lemon garlic potatoes. All nicely presented and very tasty. Not loads of vegan options but I really enjoyed what I had. I had the vegan cookie and vegan strawberry gelato was excellent. Oat milk available for your cappuccino fix. I'll be back!

Pros: Very tasty food, Oat milk for coffees , Contemporary decor

Cons: Not loads of vegan options

ElizabethDryburgh

Points +22

Vegan
21 Jul 2019

My Go To

Words cannot describe how much I love the dishes here. It’s a relatively small menu to begin with, so there’s not TONS of vegan options, but the ones they do have are INCREDIBLE. I am constantly raving about this place.

The Tofu Bao Buns and Cauliflower Steak are to die for. And I love the tender stem brocoli and lemon&garlic potato sides.

Just writing this makes me want to go!

P.S. Only one dessert option for vegan- but that cookie skillet is my absolute favourite. I order it every other time I’m there, and I’m really not a dessert person!

Pros: Tasty vegan options, Fresh and adventurous foods

Cons: Slightly pricier (but worth it), Limited mains options

Nevecaffrey

Points +149

Vegan
21 Apr 2019

Wish I could give 5 stars!!

The menu is full of vegan options, in fact I think all the sides are options! From small, large, buns and burgers, desserts and sides all have amazing and delicious vegan options that go’s far beyond what is usually on offer for us vegan!

The place it’s self is so lovely, great atmosphere where the kitchen is actually on show. The vegan mac and cheese is out of this world, the spicy tofu bao buns were some of the best I have tried and even the chickpea side salad was fresh and flavourful! CAN NOT RECOMMEND ENOUGH!!

katy.graham95

Points +162

Vegan
03 Apr 2019

Best vegan food in Stirling

Been to eat here several times and have never been disappointed. Food is delicious and imaginative. The vegan cookie skillet is to die for 😍

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly staff , Great pudding

imogenmichel

Points +2693

Vegan
08 Feb 2019

Excellent, clearly-labelled vegan food

I came here for a light meal recently and it was excellent! The menu was clearly labelled with a range of vegan options, including an absolutely delicious vegan cookie skillet! I really enjoyed the vegan mac and cheese and will certainly come back again next time I'm in the area.

GoVeganScotland

Points +275

Vegan
28 Jan 2019

Excellent vegan options in this small town

Very happy to find such great hot savoury food after my walk by Loch Ard. Tried the miso soup, tofu buns and mac n cheese (see pics) and everything was really tasty. They confirmed they have a vegan cookie they can serve with gelato but I had no room left for that. The oat milk latte was delish too.

Pros: Lots of vegan options , Imaginative and flavourful , Lovely venue and friendly staff




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