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Fast food
Take-out
Vegan comfort food specialising in house-made meat alternatives. Items include philly cheesesteaks, mac & cheese and loaded fries. Open Tue-Sun 12:00-21:00.
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- Outdoor seating
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- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 05 May 2023 by Guest
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42 Reviews
First Review by chknarcane
gearsforqueers
Points +1977
Incredible seitan! - Edit
Possibly the best seitan I've ever had, the ribs and wings were incredible. Loved the buffalo wings on cheesy fries (the cheesy sauce was the best I've ever had). The kimchi burger was perfectly crispy.
Read moreReally excellent homemade vegan junk food.
Guest
laurabruton
Points +1168
Great mac & cheese - Edit
Had the mac and cheese with bbq seitan here and it was so flavoursome! Could tell that it was made fresh as well. The mac and cheese on its own was a little bland, so would recommended ordering one with flavour (bbq/bacon) but overall the food was great and good value for money.
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pateyrad
Points +52
Spicy treat - Edit
The korean BBQ burger was crispy but still moist inside. The kimchee and siracha mayo perfectly complemented the burger adding a spice and depth. The spicy fries were the star of the show though, with chilli flakes, tiny pepperdew and jalepenos in abundance, balanced by a garlic mayo.
Read moreThe sparks is a little dingy, but worth the visit. Overall it was expensive at £20 for a burger and fries, but compared to the likes of fat hippo it stands up.
Great choice, fantastic taste snd generous portions.
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RachelHollings
Points +271
Tasty - Edit
What a cute little find in the Spark food court. Friendly and helpful staff, with really tasty food.
Read morePros: Tasty food, Friendly staff
Cons: Slightly on the expensive side-worth it
Guest
TheFrickers
Points +78
Yummy - Edit
Really enjoyed our food. We had the seitan loaded fries and the mud pie for dessert. Quick and friendly service.
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Easy to get a table, Friendly and relaxed
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staceythevegan
Points +648
Best seitan ever - Edit
As many vegans, I’ve had a lot of seitan junk food. However I think the chicken and the wings might be the best I’ve had. They both taste distinct and full of flavour. Strawberry lemonade was lovely as well. Paprika fries were some of the nicest fries I’ve had in a long time. Bit of a wait for the food but it really was worth it.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-10
Pros: Best seitan I’ve tried , Just really good food , Accommodating of menu swaps
Cons: Slight wait for the food
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maksimowski
Points +186
Overpriced and mushy - Edit
The burger was very mushy and collapsed when you lifted it. The döner loaded fries weren't particularly tasty either, but ok. Relatively small, overpriced portions. 1 star for the fact that the stand is purely vegan. 1 star for the fact that no plastic dishes are used, but rather paper and wooden forks.
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EVManJapan
Points +537
Amazing chicken burger! - Edit
So crispy and delicious. Chips were good too. £15 for the burger and chips.
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Randn
Points +56
A Real Vegan Treasure in York - Edit
Herbivorous Spark is a real vegan treasure in York! We visited every day during our holiday, and Mike, the manager was always friendly helpful and kind. The portions of cheesy fries and paprika fries are generous, well priced and super tasty. We particularly love their "mushroom steak" topping!
Read moreMy personal favourite is the BBQ Ribs Loaded Mac, very sticky and succulent.
We wish they would open a branch in London.
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-16
Pros: Really Tasty, great portions., Speedy service, Well located and open long hours.
Guest
tonysteele67
Points +20
TonySteele - Edit
Very good fast food, easy barcode menu, had the double smashed patty cheese burger and paprika fries, would definitely recommend, sorry no pictures as food quickly demolished after having a few pints around York and had to recharge my calories lost walking 😂
Read morePros: Good menu , Fast service
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soydumplings
Points +1576
Amazing vegan junk food but… - Edit
Herbivorous had some amazing vegan junk food but we unfortunately they lacked a lot of the menus items when we visited so couldn’t have what we wanted and had to customise orders.
Read moreWe ended up just having the plain mac and cheese as they were missing toppings and some loaded fries!
All of which were delicious and flavourful, but it was a shame we couldn’t have what we wanted
Pros: Amazing loaded fries, Great seitan, 10/10 Mac and cheese
Cons: Lack of menu items
Guest
Touring_in_tillie
Points +635
Mixed reviews from me & my husband - Edit
We settled on 4/5 for this one as I wanted to give 3 and he wanted to give 5 ⭐️
Read moreI had the spicy fries, he had the chilli cheesesteak fries and we shared the loaded mac & cheese.
The mac & cheese was bland (as lots of reviews have said) but the seitan topping was nice - they just need to add some nooch to the sauce! 🧀
Spicy fries were okay but nothing special. 🌶️
Apparently the chiili cheesesteak fries were ‘delicious and ‘bottomless’’ 🍟
Updated from previous review on 2024-06-28
Pros: Decent portions, Chilli cheesesteak fries, Fun location
Cons: Bland mac & cheese, Quite pricey for what it is, Loud venue
Guest
EELW
Points +39
Was ok, quite nice but wouldn't rush back - Edit
We really liked the venue and the relaxed feel and always try to visit local vegan establishments when visiting a new place.
Read moreIt's possible we've been spoiled in other places as we weren't bowled over by the food.
We both had a seitan burger and I was a bit disappointed that the patty had been shaped to look like two chicken drum sticks (I appreciate that this might only be off putting for a few people). The seitan itself was quite thick and so didn't have the best texture and was too salty for my liking.
My partner enjoyed his burger (the Nashville hot) but said it would have been better with more salad etc.
We also tried the mac n cheese with facon and this didn't really have any flavour besides, bizarrely, vinegar. The texture of the sauce wasn't smooth and we thought it would be improved by boiling the cashews for longer before blending them.
Anyway, it wasn't awful, it was edible and I wonder if we visited at a bad time as other reviews seem more favourable.
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-14
Pros: Great venue, Dog friendly, All vegan
Cons: Textures of the mac n cheese, Prices were quite high for the quality of the dish
Guest
Vegranny
Points +43
Comfort food - Edit
Definitely comfort food. Interesting menu you don't see often enough. My philly cheese steak chips tasted good if a bit brown and unappetising to look at. My non-vegan partner did not enjoy his southern fried chicken, too much seitan in a big lump is a difficult texture, it would have been more pleasant for him in thinner slices. The roll was so soft it just fell apart when it was picked up. Needs more veg for colour and less salt. Great venue though, well worth a visit.
Read morePros: Cashew sauce and beef seitan had great taste, Good menu. Don't often see this sort of food., Great venue
Cons: Brown looking and unappetising , Not enough veg, what was there was overcooked., Fries overcooked and brittle
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hack_man
Points +25918
Herby Rides Again - Edit
A junk food treat in times of self-moderation. I had the Philly Chilli Cheesesteak. Delicious thinly sliced succulent beef steak style seitan (even though I do think I make it better at home) on a bed of spicy and salty chips with jalapeños, mayo and sautéed peppers and onions. Drizzled in cashew cheese this was a glass elevator moment.
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DonnaC
Points +1708
Fantastic Fast Food - Edit
Really tasty vegan junk food. It’s a fantastic option on a summer day, you can have a nice drink from one of the bars too. My mac’n’cheese was lovely.
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Kathrine16
Points +102
Okay! - Edit
Give the macaroni a miss it was cold and bland. However the bacon on top was good, I think the dirty fries and burger have would be better.
Read moreThe corn ribs were lovely!
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-05
Pros: Vegan food, Bacon
Cons: Cold food , Macaroni
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RojiVerdeVgn
Points +705
A funky place to eat and drink - Edit
We went straight here upon arrival in York. Really tasty vegan fast food in an enjoyable setting. Friendly staff.
Read moreThe food was great albeit perhaps a little salty. It didn't stop us eating it or it being delicious, but the salt probably needs reigning in a bit.
PatriciaMF
There are so many comments here about the food being very salty that it's surprising that the owners haven't done something about it. Thanks for the warning, folks!
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MelanieGroom
Points +103
Tasty - expensive but expected in this area - Edit
I ordered the loaded vegan Mac and cheese with sticky BBQ seitan ribs. The place was very busy so I was asked to order at a table rather than the counter, the minimal staff I felt was doing a great job being very methodical to get things out as quick as possible. While ordering it said there was a 30 minute wait on the website for food, I waited maybe 20 (wasn't paying much attention to time though) and enjoying the atmosphere. The price was expensive however where it was and the quality this was totally expected so I was prepared to pay it, also nice to have something a bit different with the ribs things like that aren't always available. The Mac unfortunately came out somewhat cold but as it was so busy and after I started tucking in It didn't bother me and I really enjoyed the food.
Read morePros: Ribs held a good flavour , Nice tasting Mac and cheese
Cons: Wait time , Price , Cold Mac and cheese
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ChaiPudding
Points +154
Very salty - Edit
Both my burger and fries were extremely salty, I couldn’t finish them. Could really use some more vegetables than a few shreds of sad iceberg lettuce to balance it out
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RosieConvoy
Points +62
Sunday street food - Edit
Fantastic food served quickly in the Spark complex. We had the BBQ ribs mac, salt and pepper chicken burger and salt and pepper fries.
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MollyRoseHartley
Points +267
Yummy food! - Edit
When I visit York this is somewhere I always like to try and get food from! The selection of food is simple but absolutely delicious and well done.
Read morePros: Completely vegan, Tasty food, Good portion sizes
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bettybettyanne
Points +52
Great junk food - Edit
Best Mac and cheese I've had in ages. Nice place and great food. Exactly what the doctor ordered
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deadpledge
Points +13311
Herbalicious! - Edit
This is definitely the place to go if you're after some comfort food.
Read moreWe shared the classic Philly cheesesteak fries and loaded mac & cheese, which were both excellent. The housemade 'beef' seitan and bbq ribs in particular, were exceptional and both dishes had tasty melty cheesey creamy sauces.
Staff were friendly and there was a nice vibe within Spark too. Can't wait to return and sample more of the menu. #Veganuary
Pros: Great food, Vibe, Staff
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hashtagRyan
Points +181
A Great Place to eat - Edit
They were very accommodating, food was fast hot and tasty AF
Read moreI recommend the corn that’s delicious with their garlic mayo too!
Portions size is more than generous too!
I lived closer I’d visit again.
The seating isn’t all great but it’s a shared space so to no fault of their own.
Pros: The corn!, All vegan!, Fairl price
Cons: Seating area
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Moogles
Points +179
Amazing hidden vegan place - Edit
Herbivorous was a little hard to find with all the food places in Sparks but once we found it, the food was definitely worth the search, we had the Chckn burger and loaded mac'n'cheese.
Read moreThe burger was okay but I'm picky about my sauces, however the mac'n'cheese I can highly recommend 😋😋😋
Pros: Loaded mac'n'cheese , BBQ rib with the mac'n'cheese
Cons: Was a little hard to find
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EvilWizard
Points +348
Vegan comfort food - Edit
Good comfort food and delicious mac and cheese
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