Community space, coffee shop and gig venue. Has a vegetarian menu with vegan choices and options. Includes a selection of pastries, vegan porridge, house-made focaccia sandwiches of which there is always a vegan one. Hot food usually includes braised beans and soup which are also vegan. Has oat milk for coffee. Previously called Pop Recs. Open Mon-Sat 09:00-15:00. Closed Sun.
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172-175 High St West, Sunderland, England, SR1 1UP
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12 Reviews
First Review by xobman
AbiM
Points +4393
Not sure yet what I think - Edit
We just had a tea and a coffee. Place felt busy, service at the counter a bit slow. Sandwiches in the window are made in advance, surely more of them could be veganised? Felt hard to relax as people walking back anf forth through a door near where we are sitting. Would have to try this place again to know what I think
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BevTyler-Cooke
Points +187
Lovely vegan lunch - Edit
Lovely spot of lunch in Pop Recs today
Read moreThe menu had some great vegan options. I opted for the sarnie, flapjack and oat late.
All were very good.
The staff were very friendly and helpful and there’s a nice vibe about the place 💚🌱
Pros: Plenty of vegan options on menu, Friendly staff, Good vibe
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LindaMM
Points +48
Butternut Squash Soup. - Edit
The best soup I have ever tasted served with a slice of focaccia bread. Freshly cooked by the chef. Excellent value for money and washed down with an oat latte.
Read morePros: The food , The venue is super clean and trendy , The staff are amazing.
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Alikitten42
Points +20
So friendly - Edit
It’s a really great menu with lots of options. And wow how tasty!
Read morePros: Inclusive , Friendly, Quality
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DonnaC
Points +1684
Popular place - Edit
Really loved my visit here. We had their super tasty focaccia sandwiches and some great coffee. I’d like to come again for a pizza evening and also to try their new savoury dishes. It’s very popular especially on Saturdays
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MouthyMackem
Points +711
Good vibes - Edit
I love the coffee and cakes they do here, I haven’t tried their sandwiches yet, but; I heard the homemade bread is really good. We went for Sunday dinner yesterday, the dinners were ok, the stuffing is amazing 🤩, but we prefer mash and turnip on our Sunday dinners, and a rich and thick gravy, theirs is more like a jus, we had to ask for extra gravy because the dinner was brought out a little dry, the gravy they brought out was ok, but didn’t have much depth or umami flavour. #Veganuary
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-30
Pros: Reasonably priced , Nice atmosphere and staff , Good cakes and coffee.
Cons: Limited options , Sells dairy
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John.ellis vegan
Points +216
Good Old Word of Mouth - Edit
A colleague just mentioned In passing and proceeded to rave about it.
Read moreI am here the day after, and am not disappointed.
Veggie /vegan, Sunderland isn’t quite so bad. Thank goodness.🙏 #Veganuary
Pros: Lots of lovely vegan options , Friendly , Good music
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crashingwaves
Points +142
great community spot - Edit
Sunderland is lucky to have such a gem
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deadpledge
Points +13293
Good Vibrations - Edit
Very welcoming place with good vegan options and a nice vibe. It was too late in the day to get food so I just popped in for a coffee, which was excellent. I've seen enough to want to visit again though 👍.
Read morePros: Good vegan options, Staff, Vibe
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hack_man
Points +25849
Eastenders - Edit
Knew this place would be an instant hit as soon as we walked in. Friendly vibes, nice interior and good people. The two focaccia sandwiches we had (a reuben and a spicy shawarma) were absolutely delicious and good value at £6. The coffee is excellent, strong, robust with no messing about. There’s also a nice range of beers in the fridge including cans from the locally reborn VAUX Brewery.
Read morePros: good vegan options , vegan cakes, great vibes
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Coeliacsquirrel
Points +353
Fantastic Focaccia - Edit
What’s not to love? The food is fantastic & great value for money. None of your bog standard hummus or avocado either but inventive & flavoursome sandwiches & soups. The focaccia alone is worth the visit and, in my opinion, it serves the best coffee in Sunderland. Friendly, welcoming & inclusive atmosphere - you’ll definitely want to come again.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Friendly staff, Good value for money
GeoffLaing1971
Exactly what they said 👆 The focaccia is totally out of this world and worth a visit just to try that 👍
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xobman
Points +39
Outstanding Coffee and Focaccia Sandwiches to Die For - Edit
Great place, friendly vibe. The coffee is excellent, go for the batch brew if you're into your coffee. They have oat milk available and serve pastries, porridge, focaccia sandwiches, braised beans and a soup much of which is vegan. The sandwiches vary day to day but there is always a vegan one. The vegan reuben is always a hit. Wifi is available.
Read morePros: Excellent coffee, Nice vibe, Great food
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