Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
Take-out
British
Honey
Breakfast
Scottish
Vegetarian cafe offering hot breakfast, lunch, and brunch as well as coffee and selection of fine cakes and pastries. NOTE: The isn't chicken wrap is reported to be served with dairy cheese. Reported closed October 2024.
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46 Princes St, Ardrossan, Scotland, KA22 8DF
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Last update on 09 Oct 2024 by craigmc
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Added by craigmc on 25 May 2021
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34 Reviews
First Review by Hannahrose1993
JohnKnight
Points +419
Lives up to the hype - Edit
What can I say that hasn't already been said? Beware that the burgers come with fries, you don't have to order a side of (delicious) dirty fries. Oops.
Read morePros: Food, Ambience , No meat
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NicGov17
Points +22
A wee gem - Edit
I've been here a couple of times and the food is always amazing. Their lunch menu is particularly good. I'm still dreaming about the falafel burger and loaded fries. The coffee is also great and they do the best chai latte I've ever had.
Read moreIt's small but very spacious and dog friendly which is always appreciated. The decor is lovely and I love the plants and cookbooks they have available for purchase.
My only wish is they would fully commit to a vegan menu as all their breakfast items contain eggs and cheese.
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ChristineMcsyrett
Points +24
Moka - Edit
A lovely vegetarian/ vegan cafe. I had a delicious turmeric latte and some incredibly tasty tacos. My husband had a morning roll with vegan haggis, sausage and black pudding, which he really enjoyed. They also had a good-looking selection of cakes.
Read morePros: The food and drink, Good value for money, Nice surroundings
Cons: Pity it's not fully vegan.
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EbonyCat
Points +30
Good choice of food - Edit
We regularly eat at Moka and enjoy having somewhere local with good vegan choices (the majority of the menu is vegetarian, but there are also vegan dishes and lots of vegan cakes). All the staff are welcoming, and there are books and plants on display to purchase too.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Cakes
Cons: Few completely vegan options
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princess.mac.n.cheese
Points +108
Unreal eats - tacos and loaded fries - Edit
We had the Buffalo Chick’n Tacos, Mighty Burger and the loaded fries! Portion sizes were great, lots of sauce and seasoning on everything! Also had a good selection of cakes. Such a great wee gem for vegans!
Read morePros: Tacos , Loaded fries
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jeyrb
Points +570
Substantial, tasty - Edit
Back in Moka after trip to a lovely Ayrshire beach, with tacos, loaded fries and banoffee pancakes. Good sized portions, lively flavours. All the cakes were vegan
Read morePros: Good value, Tasty
Cons: 1pm can be hard to get seat and service is slower
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aleene
Points +165
Original - Edit
Very original place, nice cooking books, lots of lovely plants, food very good, great drinks, friendly
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pgd
Points +129
Hearty fare - Edit
We travelled here on our way home from Ayr to Fife. Cheekily parked I. The Asda carpark nearby.
Read moreBreakfast was substantial, although I wasn't keen in the black pudding, everything else was demolished. Wife has tacos which were very filling.
Loads of vegan and veggie cookbooks for sale, which we had a scan of the ones we didn't have.
All cakes are vegan, as well as pastries. Plenty people came in for takeaway while we were there and we left with cakes for later as we were too full for onsite cake
Pros: Filling portions, Cool decor
Cons: Not much parking, but Asda is close
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Lisa102
Points +152
Lovely vegan and vegetarian cafe - Edit
Dog friendly, great staff and lovely choice of food. Great stop off whilst waiting for the ferry to Arran.
Read morePros: Great choices, Lovely staff , Dog friendly
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Bart_M
Points +43
Very nice! - Edit
I stopped by during a long cycling trip and I wish I came in hungry... but I still managed to have an amazing dessert, great smoothie and a coffee.
Read moreI had mixed berry waffles with chocolate and ice cream (all vegan) and they were delicious.
When out and about in Scotland, especially in smaller towns, I don't exactly have high hopes for good vegan food. This was a lovely surprise and I'm glad I found the place, I'm sure I'll visit again!
Pros: very tasty!, nice relaxed vibe, did I mention very tasty?
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weegievegan
Points +575
Omg YUM - Edit
I got the cauli tacos...oh my god they were DELICIOUS! I cannot recommend them enough, super fresh, full of pickled red onion and coriander and the entire thing was just bursting with flavour. The chips were delicious too! It was a huge portion, my eyes were popping out my head when the girl brought them over. Definitely value for money, in my opinion anyway for such fresh, tasty food (£10 with the chips included). I got a decaf vanilla soya latte too and it was perfect, really hot which is always ideal.
Read moreThey made my dog very welcome, she had access to water, and a wee space to herself because the cafe is actually huge! I was worried I wouldn't get a seat as I thought it was tiny for some reason but when I walked in I was really surprised. It's bright and spacious and has plants EVERYWHERE which is just gorgeous (they're all for sale too!).
I didn't get a cake because I was stuffed, but they all looked incredible in the pastry display cabinet. Loads of cakes but also loads of pastries like pain au chocolat, croissants etc. I think the only one not vegan was the pecan plait thing. So plenty of choice. I will 100% be returning!
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ChrissyH
Points +21
Great fresh food, friendly - Edit
Always friendly. Delicious food.
Read moreChoice of plant based milks
Great service.
Visit at least once a week as we have a knitting group there!
Dog friendly as well
Sell books and plants too
Level entrance so accessible for wheelchairs, scooters and prams
Pros: Great menu, Friendly, for babies and dogs too, Good atmosphere
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Rottiegirl
Points +87
Brilliant Local Cafe - Edit
This is my local go to place when I want to eat out for lunch. It’s the only solely vegetarian and vegan place for miles and a real asset to the area.
Read moreI’ve had just about every vegan item on the menu and it’s always been great, personal fave is the cauli tacos, just fab. The coffee is also very good if that’s your thing. It’s dog friendly too if you are passing through or visiting Arran (the ferry terminal is just round the corner). If you want lunch bear in mind it’s only open till 3 so come early. If you don’t know the area it has very limited parking on the street outside so best to go round the corner to Asda and walk back round.
weegievegan
Thank you for the Asda tip, this was perfect!! 😘
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VivienneJohnston
Points +8
Pretentious - Edit
Lovely food but over-priced.
Read moreDid not find welcoming compared with other cafes in the area.
Would not return.
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TrixieFirecracker
Points +4477
Loads of vegan choice - Edit
It's fantastic that Moka had a steady stream of visitors when I was there on a Tuesday lunchtime, in an area where I'd guess aren't many vegans or vegetarians, nor autumn tourists. Their cakes are clearly marked vegan or not vegan, and menus seem labelled quite clearly but a few notes to make sure you do let staff know your dietary requirements.
Read moreStaff were great, and portions were good value for money. I'm glad I didn't order anything else on top of my loaded fries, I was stuffed. Glad to finally have made it along to Ardrossan, I hope it's not too long before I'm back.
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imogenmichel
Points +2707
Tasty food and lovely space - Edit
I came here for lunch earlier this week and the food was pretty good with lots of vegan options on the menu. The space is beautiful with lots of plants around and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
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relaxdel
Points +95
Cycling stop - Edit
Really impressive food - coffee and morning roll
Read morePros: Lots of options , Great cafe - lots of space, Options for non-vegans
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MaofVegan
Points +150
Lovely little vegetarian cafe - Edit
Friendly staff, lots of choice very accomodating
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, all drinks can be vegan, choice of plant milks, Fantastic puddings
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Fruity Suzanne
Points +325
Moka, a great find - Edit
Apart from Glasgow, there are not many purely vegetarian/vegan cafes close to where we are staying. Taking advantage of the hot weather we made the 16 mile journey to Ardrossan for lunch. The menu is fairly small, but offered some good vegan options. We had the mighty burger and falafel burger, both of which were delicious and filling. Vegan cheese is now available. Vegan cakes are available.
Read moreAfter, walked on the beach. Worth a visit.
Updated from previous review on 2022-07-18
Pros: Vegetarian cafe with vegan options, Really cool interior, Friendly staff
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JohnStark
Points +18
Strange mix of vegan and dairy - Edit
Ardrossan isnt a place you expect to find a vegetarian restaurant, no offence! So a benefit of a cancelled ferry was lunch here. I have read some reviews postumously and it seems that they mix dairy into vegan unless you specifically tell them not to e.g i had a vegan burger, but now thinking the cheese slice might have been dairy? My partner ordered tea and it came with dairy milk. I ordered an Americano and it tasted like cheap intant coffee ( the worse coffee i have ever had outwith a machine!). Cakes were nice.
Read morePros: Nice place , Dog Friendly , Nice cake
Cons: Weird mix of vegan and vegetarian , Coffee tasted like instant
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Willcycleforfood
Points +146
A Great find - Edit
Vegetarian and plant based friendly cafe. Vegan food available but also dairy is served. Plant based milk , veg sausages and veg black pudding although there is also eggs etc. At least there is no meat or fish which is great. A good find in a smallish town. Close to Asda carpark
Read morePros: Good to find climate conscious cafe in small towns, Dog friendly, Plants for sale in inside
Cons: None, None, None
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HappyVegan67
Points +21
My favourite cafe! - Edit
The food and drink are always top notch and super yummy. The staff are always lovely and nothing is ever any trouble, such a lovely bunch 😋 the only vegan local cafe around and it’s a must visit for any vegans or veggies in the area
Read morePros: Vegan and vegetarian options, Good range of dairy free alternative milks, Lovely food and staff
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Stephen098
Points +95
Avoid if vegan - Edit
If you are vegan or have a food allergy I would avoid this place completely. I ordered the “Isn’t chicken wrap” which stated on the menu with “vegan Mayo and cheese”
Read moreSo to anyone reading this, it is vegan. No they mean vegan Mayo and DAIRY cheese!. Completely misleading customers.
It came out and I started eating this and told the staff member I think it was dairy in the wrap and she said it was. I had asked for the vegan chicken wrap so to me it should never have dairy in it.
Offered to bring me something else but at this point I was disgusted and felt sick.
We got the bill which to my horror they still charged us for the wrap!! Unbelievable
I emailed later to tell management of my experience and got the most unprofessional response ever! I was told it was my fault, I should of made my allergy known to avoid issues. Unreal!
The amount of customers who have probably been tricked into eating dairy is scary. But zero ownership from management. Just blame the customer.
Also when we were there, staff cleaning the tables sprayed all the chemicals over the plant and sugar cubes that sit on the table. So if you’re planning on visiting I’d avoid the sugar in your hot drinks.
Cons: Unprofessional staff, Misleading menu
HappyVegan67
I visit Moka on a semi weekly basis and have done for a while, the staff always ask about dietary requirements and only stock vegan cheese now. I haven’t seen this menu before it must be old, it also doesn’t say that the cheese in the wrap is vegan only the Mayo, I think you misread
Read moreStephen098
They changed the menu after my many emails with them as this was very misleading. My 2 vegan friends ordered the same thing and was tricked. Very misleading, why on earth would you use vegan Mayo and dairy cheese?? Makes no sense
Read moreHappyVegan67
I’ve been visiting for months and never seen this menu, nobody is being tricked nothing is malicious why are you acting as if you were targeted? You are supposed to make staff aware if you are vegan or have dietary requirements anywhere you go
Read moreStephen098
Happened to multiple people. Also the staffs attitude and unprofessionalism in dealing with such complaints made it worse. Just because it’s not happened to you does not give you the right to belittle someone else’s experience. Now get back on your high horse and be careful you don’t fall 👍🏻
Read moreJohnStark
I ate there yesterday and assumed that if there was a v beside a dish it was completely vegan. Wouldnt think to ask if all the ingredients were!
Read moreStephen098
Yeah I ordered a vegan wrap and it turned out to have dairy cheese on it. Despite the fact the menu read “vegan Mayo and cheese” which anyone would assume it was vegan cheese? No they meant dairy. When I complained after eating half it the owners took zero responsibility and blamed me.
Read moreTo make it worse they still charged me for it 😂 customer service who?
VivienneJohnston
Stephen, the waitress when I was in was dire. Completely superior, looked straight through you and seemed to think she was actually doing a good job. Give me ASDA round the corner any day.
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StuartWilson
Points +18
Super friendly cafe with tasty vegan options - Edit
Lots of tasty brunch, tacos & burger vegan options. Excellent 'loaded fries'! My boys can't finished huge waffles! Good coffees. Pretty good prices.
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CafeDisco
Points +528
Moka - Edit
I visited Moka for lunch last summer and was really impressed. I had a lovely vegan burger and my husband had the tacos, really great food and a lovely cafe. We returned today for the Mother’s Day afternoon tea and again had a great experience. Such a nice wee place, lovely decor and atmosphere, I love all the plants (that are available to buy) and the staff are really nice too 😊 A great wee stop for a day at the beach.
Read morePros: Loads of vegan choices , Delicious food and drinks
Cons: Extra charge for plant milk
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weelottie
Points +107
😊 - Edit
Friendly staff and nice food
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Beau77
Points +105
Gem of a place! - Edit
Found Moka a stones throw from the Marina where we have a small boat, couldn’t believe it! Veggie and plant based, lots to choose from, we had a lovely breakfast ( could’ve eaten it again! ) good coffee and a very cool atmosphere, I wanted all the plants. Fantastic that we now have a special spot so near the boat. We will be back!
Read morePros: Vegan., Great vibe., Tasty food.
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