Casual vegan restaurant with smoothie bar est. since 2013. Makes food using local, seasonal, and mainly organic ingredients. Large space, rustic and up-cycled decor. Has magazines and newspaper, children's toys. Find choices like spaghetti, enchiladas, burrito, frittata, stroganoff, and vegan cakes. Last order 1 hour before closing. Open Mon-Fri 09:00-16:00, Sat 09:00-18:00, Sun 09:00-16:00. Kitchen closes one hour before closing time.
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7 The Triangle, Bournemouth, England, BH2 5RY
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Last update on 14 Jul 2024 by Mad_cucumbers
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Added by annoying vegan on 06 Jul 2013
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166 Reviews
First Review by Richard Ross
tpas
Points +23
Lovely lunch - Edit
Really nice fresh food in a great location. We had a feast, with turmeric and carrot soup for starters, then the delicious squash burger and the power bowl for main. To finish a slice of the chocolate and respberry cake with a lovely black coffee.. I mean, I took the time to write all this down, super delish!
Read morePros: Tasty, Healthy , Friendly
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SerenaJPears
Points +59
Excellent food - Edit
Great little find! Dog friendly too
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RubyMay
Points +805
Tasty - Edit
Lovely and tasty food. I had the carrox which was very nice and my partner had the soup which was lovely but not very hot. The milkshakes were excellent😄
Read morePros: Tasty and fresh
Cons: Not a lot of choice
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LouisDenyer
Points +119
Delicious - Edit
Had the pancakes with berries and maple syrup. The pancakes were amazing. Well balanced sweetness for me. Had a smoothie too which was delicious. Everything served visually appealing and in good time. Staff were very friendly and polite. Thank you.
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LettuceJackfruit
Points +192
Vegan cafe / restaurant - Edit
Popped in for lunch while visiting Bournmouth. Had a milkshake and salad bowl. Completely different from the last time I visited, very much feels more like a restaurant now. Food was too heavy on the vinegar but overall a nice experience with friendly staff.
Read morePros: Friendly staff
Cons: Too much vinegar on meal
Mad_cucumbers
Dear LJConrad,
Read moreThank you for leaving us a good review ☺️ we are glad to know you enjoyed your time at our café (but sorry to hear about the vinegar!!) and thanks for coming back again!!
We hope to see you in the future for some more yummy food&drinks!
Mad Cucumber Team
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CryHavoc362
Points +102
Brilliant breakfast - Edit
Had a delicious breakfast, really chilled please with super friendly stall
Read morePros: Range of choice, Friendly staff, Wicked breakfast
Mad_cucumbers
Dear CryHavoc,
Read moreThanks for taking the time to leave us a review!
We are very happy you enjoyed our good food and our good mood 😎
We hope to see you again in the future, thank you again!
Mad Cucumber Team
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ell1802
Points +30
Good food but extremely pricey - Edit
The food was tasty but £11 for a burger without a side salad or chips left me feeling unsatisfied. The server we had on this occasion was friendly however on a previous occasion was made to feel as if my custom was unneeded and the the group was unwelcome. Although the power bowl was delicious.
Read morePros: The power bowl , Variety on the menu.
Cons: Service was unreliable, sometimes rude.
Mad_cucumbers
Dear Ell802,
Read moreWe are sorry your experience at our café left you unsatisfied.
We pride ourselves on having friendly and accommodating staff to look after our customers so we hope on your next visit you won’t feel like you’re not welcomed. We apologise you felt this way.
Unfortunately, especially small businesses like ours, have been experiencing major costs rises which reflects even more when it comes to purchasing organic ingredients and vegan alternatives.
We are glad to know you enjoyed our power bowl and we hope to see you again!
Mad Cucumber Team
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Munson
Points +321
Mad Cucumber = Mad Delicious!! - Edit
Food is fantastic! We had what is shown in the pictures below and all was amazing, with favourites being the Biscoff Milkshake and Spaghetti Carbonara. However, as of right now, the Carbonara is only a special item, but they’re hoping to add it to the menu as a permanent item. Which they should!!! Big shout out to the service as well, and the interior is cozy and super chill vibes. Will definitely be returning!
Read morePros: Service was quick, Quality/Variety of food, Good portion sizes
Mad_cucumbers
Dear Munson, thank you ever so much for your amazing review!
Read moreWe are all so happy to read your words 😍 and we hope to see you again!
Mad Cucumber Team
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PaulHolroyd
Points +482
Great breakfast - Edit
Nice relaxing cafe, lovely full vegan breakfast.
Read morePros: 100% vegan
Mad_cucumbers
Dear Paul,
Read moreThank you very much for your review, we are happy to know you enjoyed our food!
Mad Cucumber Team
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vegotanuki
Points +1015
Delightful - Edit
Been coming here for years and it never disappoints! Their cakes are great.
Read moreMad_cucumbers
Dear Vegotanuki,
Read moreHow lovely to know you’re so very loyal to our cafè!
Thanks for returning every time and for your nice review!
Mad Cucumber Team
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HethaRox
Points +370
Chill - Edit
So relaxed and laid back but their service is fast and the food is lip smacking. Nice bathroom, diet-busting selection of cakes
Read morePros: Relaxed, Spacious, Menu
Cons: None
Mad_cucumbers
Dear HethaRox,
Read moreThank you very much for your lovely review, our staff is very happy to know you throughout enjoyed your experience at our cafè!
Mad Cucumber Team
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Mandy86
Points +394
Lovely vibe and good bowl food - Edit
Really nice chilled vibe in here and nicely decorated. Good bowl food and great vegan smoked salmon on cream cheese bagel.
Read moreMad_cucumbers
Dear Mandy,
Read moreThank you very much for leaving us such a nice review, we are glad to know you enjoyed our jolly Carrox!
Mad Cucumber Team
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Travels_in_Reggie
Points +3524
Mad Cucumber - Edit
Sadly a bit disappointed with my experience at Mad Cucumber, especially after reading all the positive reviews. Maybe it was just an ‘off day’ but I was left feeling very underwhelmed by my meal and visit. They were very busy that day and I did note other customers had also left food. I believe they’ve also recently had a change of management.
Read moreI visited for lunch and ordered a special of cauliflower tacos at around £13. They arrived pretty quickly but the flavours did not complement each other at all and the standard of cooking for me was below par. The cauliflower was very bland, the roasted chickpeas not crunchy or flavoursome, the wedges had obviously been reheated and were not crispy at all, and the salad I’m sad to say was one of the most boring salads I’ve ever come across in nearly ten years as a vegan. Admittedly I ordered without tomato, but no dressing, very little flavour, creativity or imagination. The ranch dip had a nice tang but was very runny. The ‘taco’ bread was more like a thick wrap/naan style, was dense and chewy. I also ordered a chai latte which was forgotten about until I’d reminded them when they came to take my plate. They did apologise and brought the chai over, but it was unfortunately the worst chai I have ever had. Not mixed properly, no distinct chai flavour, very very watery and was like trying to drink molten lava even after sitting with it for over 15 minutes. I gave up on it despite having paid for it. Customer service could have been better in my view. Positives for me were that dogs are welcome, it’s a central location and the ARA info in the tables.
Updated from previous review on 2023-04-24
Mad_cucumbers
Dear Libra77,
Read moreWe are very sorry to hear that your experience at our cafè was disappointing.
Just a couple of notes after reading your review.
The special you ordered wasn’t tacos but flatbread therefore not a crunchy bread, chickpeas&cauliflower were roasted and baked in the oven with several spices, the potato wedges we make are not fried but hand cut and roasted in the oven so normally they wouldn’t be crunchy as you might expect from chips instead. We are sorry that your drink was forgotten, when we get very busy being such a small team sometimes we fail & we are sorry to hear you didn’t like your chai; we prepare our own mix of spices and customers generally love it.
Overall we would like to apologise if your experience wasn’t what you expected but we would like to see you again so that you could give us a second chance.
Mad Cucumber Team
Travels_in_Reggie
Many thanks for your reply. The cauliflower dish was on the special board as cauliflower and chickpea taco so when it came on a flatbread I was a little surprised. Sadly the flavours (lack of) of this dish didn’t work at all in my humble opinion, however maybe other customers enjoyed it. The wedges were clearly reheated and although I expect they won’t always be very crispy, these tasted pretty stale. You can see from my photo how watery the chai latte is, I’ve never had a chai latte like it and I drink quite a few as you can see from my other reviews. I don’t live locally however if in the area I’d certainly pop in again, as I said in my review I appreciated the cafe and staff were busy that day but that obviously doesn’t alter my experience on this particular occasion.
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TinaCollins
Points +93
Great vegan cafe - Edit
Lovely, relaxed cafe. Wish we lived nearer!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Great smoothies and drinks, Lovely homemade cakes
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Yoganick
Points +1300
Delicious as always - Edit
We have been coming here for 5 years and it was always tasty and delicious. The service is friendly and attentive. The owners might have changed but you won’t taste it. It is the same high standard. We loved every bite and will be back soon.
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ThatVeganbadger
Points +61
Amazing - Edit
Beautiful food, friendly staff and great atmosphere.
Read morePros: Only vegan food , Friendly staff, Freshly made food
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Nic_pb
Points +239
A treat! - Edit
Delicious breakfast and home made cakes, we took some home too!
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Fruity Suzanne
Points +325
Vegan and dog friendly - Edit
A fully vegan and dog friendly cafe in Bournemouth. Came for lunch and we had seitan wrap special, avocado madness and a side of marinaded tofu which the dog enjoyed.
Read moreReally liked the interior and appreciated the friendly and accommodating staff.
Update: Went a second time. Monday to Friday they offer a budget option of coffee or tea and choice of main for £10.
Updated from previous review on 2023-01-14
Pros: Vegan, Nice interior , Friendly staff
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lizipfe
Points +272
Nice place to sit and people watch/read. - Edit
Popped in for a hot drink on a cold day, lovely beetroot latte. Realy friendly staff and they offer a lunchtime speical of a meal and hot drink for £10. An array of books to read, and also a good spot to sit at the window and people watch.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Well priced
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saffronk
Points +13
Great food and service, lovely venue - Edit
Fantastic food and service in a great venue.
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Silenakis
Points +22
Great vibe, hearty, freshly made food - Edit
Always love to visit, varied completely vegan menu, try their 'cashewbert' so tasty.
Read moreThe cakes are super indulgent and if you're a peanutbutterlover the PB/chocolate milkshake is the thickest, creamiest, best one I've ever tasted.
Pros: Great food, Cozy interior, Friendly staff
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SashaJolliffe
Points +107
Excellent service and food - Edit
Had amazing breakfast
Read morePros: Amazing Breakfast and Lunch menu, Freshly prepared food
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jfm
Points +63
Great vegan breakfast - Edit
It’s a really cute space, I love the whole vibe! The food and the coffee was great!
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Ionuț-Hurduc
Points +52
100% Recommend Ⓥ - Edit
This is my favorite vegan restaurant in Bournemouth.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-16
Pros: Delicious vegan food, Many coffee options, Good smoothies
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Skyzieboo
Points +3507
Amazing looking cakes and great milkshake - Edit
There is a cabinet full of different flavoured cakes, different brownies and tray bakes, cookies, cheesecakes and normal cakes, which looked amazing and were SO popular !! I got a biscoff milkshake which was really good and sat by the window. The atmosphere in there is really nice and the staff were really kind.
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WayneDavies
Points +1120
When in Bournemouth YOU must go - Edit
100% vegan there were other choices in the area but their menu and price point jumped off the screen when searching where to go.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly staff
Cons: Nothing
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CarbQueen
Points +92
Excellent Food and Environment - Edit
This restaurant is so great. Fully vegan, lots of options of warm and cold meals as well loads of cakes/baked goods. Staff are friendly and the establishment is dog friendly. I’ve lived in the area 8 months and can’t believe I’ve only just gone.
Read morePros: Delicious , Friendly, Affordable
Cons: Not open evenings during the week
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