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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167 Reviews
First Review by Richard Ross
MannieRie
Points +52
lovely place - Edit
We went today whilst visiting Bournemouth. Nice cafe with a pretty eclectic decor. Food was delicious and very reasonably priced. Had we found it sooner we would definitely have gone back.
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KathrynJoanna
Points +57
Fabulous in every way - Edit
Have eaten here a number of times now and my only complaint is that news is obviously travelling fast and it's getting too busy! Must remember I need to book a table!!
Read moreThe food is always reliably delicious, the atmosphere calm and peaceful and the service friendly and helpful.
I love this place. It has become my all time favourite place to go and all the non vegan friends I have taken there love it too.
Keep it up Mad Cucumber team, you are brilliant x
Pros: Great relaxed cafe/restaurant., Friendly helpful staff, Fab food
Cons: Their reputation is growing!
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Nutterworth
Points +54
Awesome place!! - Edit
Great food, great drinks and great cakes!! However hungry you are there is always something delicious to eat or drink. Awesome little cafe 👍👍👍👍👍👍
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Alisonb
Points +27
Delicious! - Edit
Had a lovely lunch with a friend at Mad Cucumber, mushroom stroganoff with cheese cake to follow and a delicious mug of coffee all vegan. Relaxed atmosphere. Looking forward to going back.
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amywhereonearth
Points +83
Amazing vegan cafe in Bournemouth - Edit
Good value, comforting food, cakes, coffees. One of ,y favourite spots
Read morePros: Amazing food, Well priced, Friendly staff
Cons: Not licenced
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VeggieFromSpace
Points +726
delicious cakes - Edit
Went in here to grab some cakes to eat on the beach! Got a slice of pumpkin spice cake and lime coconut cheesecake and shared with my sis! They were both absolutely delicious wish this place was local! The savoury options looked good also would definitely try if visit again!
Read morePros: caaaaakeeee, all vegan, walkable distance to beach
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Ackoslash
Points +54
Bournemouths friendly vegan cafe - Edit
We go here quite a lot for meals or just coffee and cake. The food is always excellent, my favourite so far is the aubergine and peanut stew. Good choice of hot food, cakes and coffees. Laid back and very friendly.
Read morePros: Great food, Friendly
Cons: Not awalys open as advertised
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JulieButler
Points +51
great food - Edit
lovely food, all vegan so no need to ask or scan everything
Read morePros: can take none vegan friends, friendly , lots of choice
Cons: none, none, none
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EmmaD1
Points +72
Impressive cafe - Edit
This cafe is very welcoming and has a great range of both savoury and sweet dishes to choose from as well as all kinds of teas/coffees/juices and smoothies. A real asset for any veggies/vegans in the area.
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yilmazy
Points +18
Wow! - Edit
Had an amazing time here. All of the staff are very friendly, the food was exceptionally delicious and filling, and the coffee wasn't half bad either! I'm thrilled to have found this place and will absolutely be returning, even when I just want a coffee.
Read morePros: awesome as heck
Cons: -1 con, this place rocks
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kennethplantss
Points +43
Great vegan food - Edit
Great vegan food and people. I spent a lot of time in Bournemouth the last 12 months and at every visit, I went to the Mad Cucumber. It is a great vegan cafe / restaurant / lounge with great tasting vegan food on the menu. Try their green smoothie...
Read morePros: Excellent food, Great staff, Great atmosphere
Cons: No alchool
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Mairi
Points +107
Home - style cooking in a relaxed setting - Edit
This is a laid - back café - restaurant, which, with free wi-fi and the option of a tab, encourages you to linger.
Read moreYou make your choice from the plentiful selection of food and drink chalked on the blackboard. Then take a seat and your order is brought to you when it's ready. Everything is vegan so you are spoilt for choice; there looked to be plenty of options for those needing gluten-free too.
I chose the three bean chilli with rice. This came in a bowl, with sliced avocado and ?soya cream on the top. It was simple but delicious with a good balance of seasoning. However, I am vegetarian rather than vegan and missed having cheese sprinkled in the top. The quantities were perfect so no waste. The wholegrain rice (a plus - point for me) was perfectly cooked. I opted for tap water and there are jugs and glasses readily available.
To finish, I ordered a peppermint tea (tisane). This was made with loose leaf tea suspended in the water in a strainer, with a ceramic lid on top to be left while it brewed. This was a nice touch although I didn't feel it tasted any better than a standard mint tea made with a tea bag.
I felt quite comfortable eating here alone. The staff were laid back and welcoming and there seemed to be people there just hanging out, reading a book or whatever as well as those having a meal with friends. I thought it was good value too.
Pros: Plenty choice; laid - back atmosphere; tasty food
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Alex Guerra Unwin
Points +28
the go-to vegan cafe in Bournemouth - Edit
I love the MC because of its relaxed atmosphere, super tasty food, even better cakes, wide selection of drinks and it's just such a nice place to go either by yourself or with friends and family.
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PurplePanda
Points +49
The Best - Edit
The best Vegan restaurant I've been to. Our whole family's favourite. We've taken meat-eating friends who have without failed loved it, too. Always friendly service, great food and fabulous atmosphere.
Read morePros: Staff, Choice, Atmosphere
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AbbiCastle
Points +115
the penultimate vegan cafe - Edit
I have toured a couple vegan cafes and always found something lacking. but I can gladly say I have not at the mad cucumber. they offer a variety of styles of food ranging from incredibly generous and satisfying salad sides and well curated vegetable dishes to classic substitute favourites like their black bean enchiladas which even my meaty friends have come and enjoyed. and their variety and strengths don't stop with the mains as their cake counter is filled with a wide variety of raw cheesecakes, tray bakes, cookies, and a cake for every taste. with constant one offs and daily specials in both mains and puddings there always seems to be something new to try.
Read morethe drinks reflect their values with food too - anything from some delicious local sourced kombucha to a hot chocolate with all the toppings!
personal favourites: their cucumber coolers are a god send in the summer. the peanut butter bars always satisfy my craving for sweet and chocolatey. and the bean patties with the huge salad fit the healthy, filling, and flavoursome tick boxes I'm usually looking for in a lunch.
once upon a time they not only offered all of these amazing foods and drinks but had breakfasts! including crepes and scrambled tofu which were again both amazing in completely separate ways.
my hope is that one day they are able to bring this back as they stopped doing breakfasts when their opening times changed (opening before 12 every day is a bit of a big ask as it is currently run by some wonderful volunteers who very much deserve some time off!)
all in all I have found multiple favourites for summer and winter meals/drinks/cakes in this cafe - it is yet to disappoint! and to top it off the cafe itself is relaxed and friendly, with its own unique style and vibe. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Pros: the foods/cakes/drinks are varied and delicious, the cafe itself is wonderfully decorated and incre, you can even get cake or drinks to go!
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GeorginaAlyssa
Points +144
Amazing vegan cafe! - Edit
The Mad Cucumber is such an amazing vegan cafe, from its cool decor, to its delicious food! There was a great range of drinks to choose from (teas, smoothies, milkshakes...), as well as hot food and cakes! I had the burrito which came with a side of rice and salad, and it was so yummy and filling. My boyfriend had the chickpea curry, which was also great. We both had a melon, pear and lemon smoothie, and then we also had some carrot cake, and lemon & poppyseed cake to finish! The staff were also friendly and helpful, and the cafe itself is very close to bournemouth's main shopping area, giving it a good location. Would definitely recommend giving this place a visit, I know I'll be going back when I can!
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IanEiloart
Points +143
Great vegan cafe - Edit
This is probably the best vegan cafe I've eaten at.
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GiordanaBurns
Points +59
Our favourite restaurant - Edit
We have been eating at the Mad Cucamber regularly for the past year. We have never been let down: the price is good; the food is always excellent and the service is very friendly. We love the place as it always has a wide selection of cakes including sugar and gluten free, so we often pop in for a take away service if we can't stop or the cafe is full. I do advice to book as the place is quite small and can get really busy.
Read moreI recommend vegetable curry, carrot cake and brownies! Enjoy!
Pros: Lots of vegan cakes!, Good Price, all menu is yummy
Cons: busy so book!
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RuthAndrade
Points +70
Amazing vibe! - Edit
I was having a really bad day and check on Happy Cow what was closest to me and was delighted to find the Mad Cucumber. I had the patties with rice and salad. It came in a large serving, delicious.
Read moreThey have a nice selection of vegan chocolate, cookies, cakes, teas, smoothies and about -5-6 main courses. All vegan.
The vibe is lovely, artistic, warm and cozy with comfortable sofas and good internet.
Thoroughly recommend this.
Pros: Good Value, Great Vibe, Delicious food
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sophiewillcox
Points +28
Amazing! - Edit
Popped in here during my trip to Bournemouth and loved it! The atmosphere was great and the staff really friendly and helpful.
Read moreThe menu was huge and I wish I had a chance to try more! But the smoothie, pecan cookie and peanut butter slice I had were all delicious and I highly recommend them!
Seriously considering making another trip to Bournemouth just to come back here!
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DarrylSyms
Points +26
Amazing! - Edit
Ate here on my travels through Bournemouth and its definitely the best Vegan restaurant I've been to so far. The food selection was great, the portion sizes were spot on, and the price was fantastic. Oh and the cakes were to die for!! The staff are so friendly and the dishes are presented really well.
Read morePros: Delicious Food, Good Value for Money, Welcoming Staff
Cons: I wish they were closer to my home
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marie la vie en rose
Points +65
Decidedly average fare - Edit
My friend and i found our food to be very bland. The fritter meal was tasteless and uncreative. The chocolate cake was stale and dry. Staff were very friendly and it seemed to be a popular haunt for locals.
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SarahAlam
Points +27
It’s yummy veggie - Edit
My friend and I went to Mad Cucumber on this weekend. The food was exquisite! So flavorful – I have heard great things about it and seen some decent photographs on Instagram and Facebook. Regardless of the possibility that you're not vegetarian or vegan it’s a pleasant change and the food is so wonderful you won't be missing your meat! You will definitely enjoy your visit. It was quality healthy food, good atmosphere, pleasant staff will return and the costs are incredible as well. Without a doubt visit!
Read morePros: Quality food, Nice ambiance, nice staff
Cons: a lil bit late service, nothing, noithing
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KoalaEva
Points +33
Delicious vegan cake! - Edit
I highly recommend the Mad Cucumber. I only wish it had been around when I started uni and that I had discovered it sooner! They made me an absolutely delicious chocolate layered vegan cake for my birthday (very last minute of me, I asked the day before and they were still able to make it for me). SO good... all my non-vegan friends and family that tried it loved it, too.
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EllyD
Points +17
wished I lived in Bournemouth - Edit
Lucky residents of Bournemouth having the Mad Cucumber. Went there in mid December 2014 with my parents (who live there and go often). It was packed out. I had a fudge brownie which was lovely and rich and a big pot of tea. Lovely atmosphere too and very friendly staff. Tried to go there a couple days later but they have a massive closure period for xmas and new year unfortunately.
Read morePros: Big pot of tea, Friendly staff, Welcoming atmosphere
Cons: long holiday closure period
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d.oven
Points +40
Vegan yumminess - Edit
Well what can i say, I can only give it 5 Cows/Stars as there are no more to give. A very happy, enjoyable experience They are all very friendly and it a very comfortable and clean and there food is wonderful and yummy I had mushroom stroganoff and cheesey garlic bread which i shared with my husband he had 3 bean chilli and we both had tiramisu cake very yummy. cant wait to go back and try what else they have.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Thursday May 22, 2014
Pros: Excellent vegan food, Good value, very friendly
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Wrigsamsamurai
Points +24
new favourite! - Edit
I've just moved to Bournemouth and was so happy to find a vegan restaurant in town! It was my first visit and had the enchiladas and garlic bread. Yum! I will definitely be going back as the food was amazing and the staff were so friendly! Good vibes all around!
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