Vegan-friendly
Lacto
British
Vegetarian cafe with vegan options including a homity pie plus sandwiches and soya milk. Sometimes a vegan cake. Situated on the eastern slopes of the Malvern Hills, the building dates back to 1813 and houses an elaborately carved Sicilian marble spout and basin. Note that access is by footpath and steps. Dog friendly. Open Fri 11:30-15:30, Sat-Sun 10:00-16:00.
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17 Reviews
First Review by hack_man
CLRtraveller
Points +9230
Pleasant surroundings - Edit
Good, hearty, vegan chili with rice. Other vegan items include two burgers, sausage bap and soup-of-the-day (lentil-tomato).
Read moreThe café also sells maps, postcards, etc. Pleasant surroundings, picnic tables outside.
Posted signs say it’s open 10-4, but it was actually open at 11:30, according to the note that the visitor information centre had (Tue Aug. 13, 2024).
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Shanti2016
Points +1420
Definitely open with vegan options! - Edit
Lovely hike up to be rewarded with helpful staff and vegan options. Have updated with current opening hours
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SharonFrazer
Points +463
Lovely little cafe in the Malvern Hills - Edit
Small cafe at the top of a very steep road. Beautiful architecture and history of the area.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Good choice of hot and cold food, Reasonable prices
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drgillward
Points +18
Excellent plant based lunch - Edit
Delicious carrot, pepper and lentil soup with brown crusty granary bread and homemade Indian snacks.
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FrankieW
Points +2670
Simple and satisfying - Edit
Small scale offerings.
Read moreAround 50% of the options are vegan or adaptable to vegan.
Even some of the cakes are vegan.
The nut burger is a winner 🏆
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Hattiebluebell🌱
Points +1000
Great for the hills - Edit
Made sure we planned a walk to the Beacon at the weekend so we could visit this delightful cafe which has outdoor seating. A really pleasant setting with good signposting from the town. Most items (not all) are vegan but all are clearly marked on menu. We had Indian snacks which came with mango chutney & a spicy bean burger. Also had a portion of carrot cake.
Read morePros: Generous cake portions, Nice setting
Cons: No WiFi
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fenfood
Points +112
great location & vegan options! - Edit
fun location just a short walk from an amazing view of malvern with tasty vegan options
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-08-16
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jojoLovesVeg
Points +27
Fantastic filter coffee and lunch - Edit
Wonderful setting on the Malvern Hills.
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TejD
Points +534
Perfect spot to take a break on a hike - Edit
Lovely outdoor seating - quiet, scenic place to take a break during a sweaty hike on a summer's day. Really nice to find a pure veggie/vegan place in the midst of the beautiful Malvern Hills. Shared the vegan pie. A special place.
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KirstyB
Points +30
Hits the spot! - Edit
Lovely Victorian building offering only vegetarian and vegan delights. Perfectly located at the bottom of the Worcestershire beacon so a great place to stop before or after your hills walk. I had the vegan carrot cake and it was so tasty and moist (generous slice too!).
Read morePros: Solely a vegetarian and vegan cafe, Dogs allowed, Beautiful setting
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Cleo37
Points +22
Cosy and very good value - Edit
We had soup and bread. 2 types of soup both vegan and delicious. Curried parsnip and chunky veg. The bread fresh and crusty. Vegan butter available. Service efficient and friendly. Will return.
Read morePros: Dogs allowed!
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VeganAnnaS
Points +2786
Nice coffee stop - Edit
I love the fact that the little cafe at one of Great Malvern's historic tourist attractions is vegetarian. We went to look at the well and popped in for coffee and cake. They have soya milk available for drinks plus a choice of vegan cakes. I also noticed that they have coconut ice lollies.
Read moreThe garden looked lovely with lots of seating - I wish it had been sunny when we were there!
Pros: Vegan options inc cake and light lunches, Interesting historic building, Lovely garden
Cons: Smallish indoor seating area
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emmawestrup
Points +495
delightful - Edit
Stumbled upon this almost vegan cafe on our walk up the hill...a lovely happy surprise! We all had the vegan cottage pie with sweet potato mash and it was delicious! Home made elderflower cordial was also great and the cakes were to die for. Beautiful setting under the trees with both indoor and outdoor seating in an historical building housing St Ann's Well. Many gluten free options also on offer. Happy friendly owners too.
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RachelM
Points +216
great location - Edit
Beautiful views and scenery, I have been afew times and always really impressed by the delicious home made pie!
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VeganFamilyTravels
Points +1847
We will be coming back! - Edit
Set in a beautiful location this is well worth the walk up the steep hill. It is a cafe with just a few options such as pasties, pies and baguettes but with vegan choices of all. We had vegan Homity Pie which was delicious. This is probably my favourite choice of food though! Also a vegan vegetable pasty. There were three choices of vegan cake - carrot, chocolate fudge and coffee. We had the first two and they were very big portions. Sitting in the sunshine, listening to the birds singing and eating vegan goodies is my idea of heaven.
Read morePros: Vegan Homity Pie, Vegan options, Beautiful location
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konlish
Points +5321
Great vegan cakes - Edit
Met our hiking group at this place. quite a steep incline to get there. I did not know it was a vegetarian vegan plave till I got there. Had a coffee cake, chocolate cake and carrot cake.
Read moreI think it's a small cafe with outdoor seating with some vegan food on the menu board.
Pros: Vegan options
Cons: Serves secretions
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hack_man
Points +25918
Basically a Tea House - Edit
After a very steep ascent to the top of the hill the promise of a drink and a bit of cake is very welcoming. Not much on offer here except tea coffee, cold drinks and some lovely vegan cakes. Not all cakes are vegan. It's not a bad place at all, with lovely gardens and views.
Read morePros: vegan cakes
Cons: steep climb, limited choice
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