Lacto
Ovo
Mediterranean
Take-out
Breakfast
Syrian
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. A Syrian run patisserie and day time cafe in Rothesay on the Isle of Bute. Vegan choices are available such as a Syrian breakfast, lentil soup with turmeric and hummus salad rolls. Also has coffee. Open Mon-Sun 10:00-17:00.
6 Reviews
First Review by NatalieÜblacker
NickCase
Points +421
Good sandwich - Edit
Helmi's will always have a place in my heart.
Read moreWhen it opened, it was a lovely hub of hope and happiness. Now, with more branches in the mainland, I can't help but feel the original Bute branch has been somewhat neglected.
It's still good, although vegan options are limiting. Hummus and salad wrap, which is still very nice, but not *that* exciting.
If you're vegetarian and eat dairy and eggs, the cakes still look great, but sadly none are suitable for vegans.
Still worth a visit if you love hummus like I do!
Guest
Livinglost
Points +98
Disappointed - Edit
Some people are reviewing the Bearsden cafe, I'm not sure if this is different or not, but the Bute one was disappointing when I was there.
Read moreI asked about the lentil soup and was told it wasn't vegan, so I'm not sure if they were wrong when they told me that or, if it's changed since an earlier poster mentioned it or they had non vegan soup.
I had asked what halawa was which was on the menu for in a roll and he couldn't describe it but sadly it was nice and I should order it, so I did and instead got a haloumi roll. I sent it back and they were apologetic but they didn't have any halawa. My.choice was a hummus roll or vegan cheese roll, which I didn't want by this point.
So to me, you might aswell go to the Coop than go here. Perhaps I'm being too harsh but it wasn't for me at all. I've given it 2 stars because there was something, but it's definitely not somewhere I would recommend.
Pros: There is something if you were desperate
Cons: Too crammed, Just hummus or fake cheese in a roll
Guest
rainonseven
Points +514
Lovely cafe - Edit
Lovely cafe with a few vegan options! I had the lentil soup and bread and hummus - the hummus was incredible.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-25
Guest
Jmcorbett
Points +6
Brilliant! - Edit
Would be 5 stars if the app allowed. Bearsden branch and it is the best bakery I've been to with plenty of vegetarian options.
Read moreGuest
KevinFrea
Points +300
Great vegetarian & vegan food - Edit
We had 2 vegetarian and 1 vegan breakfast, as well as coffee, fresh orange juice and a lentil soup. All were top quality and delicious. The staff are really friendly, the tables were well distanced (including a couple outside) and great value.
Read morePros: Very tasty food, Excellent value
Cons: Could have more vegan options.
Guest
NatalieÜblacker
Points +109
lovely, pink, friendly cafe - Edit
they have some vegan options and were very friendly
Read moreI ordered lentil soup and hummus salad roll.
each £ 2
Pros: very cheap and good taste
Guest
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