Vegan-friendly
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Buffet
Take-out
Vegetarian restaurant attached to a B&B. All items on the menu are offered as vegan versions. Open Tue-Sat 17:30-22:30. Closes winter months.
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36 Reviews
First Review by Malarki
Redwineandchoc
Points +82
Lovely meal - Edit
I liked the small dining rooms, with a cosy feel & local art displayed. I had a mushroom pate to start which was delicious. Mushroom & veg bourgignon with Herby mash, again lovely & a large portion. My husband had the Indian potato cakes & dhak which was very good too. Then we had desserts of plum & cherry crumble & hot cross bun bread & butter pudding & custard. Yum. It may be a little 'classic', but it's done well & is also different to the usual food you get too.
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JulieEdwards
Points +65
It was alright - Edit
Fine I suppose but felt a bit stuck in the old days of vege dining if honest. Very traditional dishes dishes served in a dated setting. Was once one of the only vegetarian restaurants in the southwest, but times have moved on and this place doesn’t seem to have evolved with their menu or ambience.
Read morePros: Friendly service, All vegetarian or vege menu
Cons: Odd smell on entering, Formal, Old fashioned menu
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AndyPayne
Points +141
A Cornish vegan delight - Edit
Wow, what a little gem, welcoming, staff lovely, the food was outstanding, perfect potion size, and the atmosphere is fab! Fully vegan menu, just wish i lived closer to try the whole menu, thank you x
Read morePros: Staff, Food , Art work
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JackyDeReviere
Points +3377
One of the best in Cornwall - Edit
Very tasty vegan menu!
Read moreDuring our trip through Cornwall this was one of the culinary highlights, very tasty dishes with wine from the region.
Highly recommended!
Pros: Very tasty vegan dishes on the menu, Good price/quality ratio, Cosy atmosphere - Friendly staff
Guest
StephanieMurphy
Points +13
Delicious, well presented meals - Edit
Went on a recommendation and wasn’t disappointed. The food was very tasty and well presented with a choice of vegetarian and vegan options. The staff were just amazing and I would return in an instant!
Read morePros: Well cooked, thoughtful meals, Lovely staff, Tasteful, arty restaurant
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Rotten_Parsnip
Points +26
Wholesome food - Edit
The food was great! I especially enjoyed the pate. The staff were very friendly and attentive.
Read moreThe cafe is an excellent option if you're in the area. The only criticism I could have is £8 for all starters and £16 for mains might be slightly too dear.
Pros: Fully vegan/vegetarian menu, Service, Quality
Cons: Dearer than expected
Guest
Reefslack
Points +54
Lovely place and lovely food - Edit
Great food, everything can be made vegan and a lovely atmosphere. Will definitely be coming again to try the rest of the menu. The place has a nice atmosphere with lots of cool art, there are holiday apartments above the restaurant so would be a great place to stay if you want to be close to a vegan/ veggie restaurant
Read morePros: lots of vegan options , reasonably priced , lovely atmosphere and building
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GraceSnow
Points +682
Delicious as always - Edit
Last minute decision to visit before they close for the winter and so glad we did! A beautiful meal with immaculate service and stunning surroundings.
Read moreNext time we will make sure to book ahead so we can choose from the full menu
Guest
PabloSchrödinger
Points +74
The food here is incredible - Edit
The food here is really tasty, made with locally sourced ingredients and the service is excellent. Not to miss if you're in the area.
Read moreYou may not get access to the full menu if you don't book the day before, but it's still some of the best vegan foos I've had.
Pros: Great food, Locally sourced, Excellent service
Cons: Limited menu if not pre-booked
Guest
FloBold
Points +222
Delicious - Edit
Food was amazing, so much flavour and good portion sizes too. You have to book in advance, order food the day before and put a deposit down which was a bit of a faff but is so worth it.
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ConstanceTowl
Points +456
Fresh, vegan/veggie food - Edit
We had to book the day before, pay a deposit and then pre order. This was fine for us as it made the visit really straightforward when we got there.
Read moreIt was great to see a few vegan options for main course and dessert. We had the mushroom bourginon and a spiced cauliflower/potato cake dish. Both were excellent and freshly made.
We had the vegan cheese board and mud pie with vegan ice cream for dessert.
Meals were brought out in a reasonable time and the two young chaps waiting on tables were polite and courteous.
There were a few parking spaces out front which was really helpful.
The only improvement pointers I would like to feedback regarding our visit was to add another cheese to the board (perhaps a blue-type cheese?) As there was a mild cheddar and a mushroom pate to eat, along with grapes, chutney and onions.
Also, it would have been great to have some oat milk to order as I'd have loved a cuppa at the end (soya was available).
Otherwise, we were very happy to find a place to cater for vegans and would definitely recommend.
Pros: Pre ordered so made the visit more straightforward, Fresh dishes , Parking outside
Cons: No oat milk (soya only), Vegan cheese board was small/basic
Guest
MattB66
Points +146
Clean food and great taste - Edit
Desperately seeking clean and honest food we discovers The Bean Inn and are highly grateful.
Read moreThe food is indeed clean and tastes amazing. Two days in a row we had a take-away from The Bean Inn, and both days we were very happy with the portion size, quality and flavours.
The choice is small but everything is freshly made and excellent. We would certainly return if we were in the area again. And 100% recommend this little treasure.
Oh, and the people are very nice and caring too!!
Pros: Clean cooking, Local ingredients where possible, Friendly service
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leestone8
Points +436
Amazing customer service - Edit
Had a really good meal here - the customer service was next level and menu was really good. The food tasted very healthy. Only reason for 4* is the cost was a bit on the expensive side although we did really enjoy our meal.
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EarthPilgrim
Points +102
A vegan treat - Edit
Had lovely vegan meal here of starters mains & pudding. Really tasty food worthy of a holiday night out. Lovely chat with owners who do all the cooking too. Brexit & Covid have made getting staff difficult so owners were front of house too which was a bonus treat for us.
Read morePros: Quality vegan, Lovely owners , Holiday treat
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Brettelli
Points +250
We’ve Bean treated! - Edit
We had fantastic vegan fare at this gourmet style takeaway. The mushroom pate starter was divine. Our cook-it-yourself main of stuffed potato cakes, pea curry, dahl and breads was super easy to prepare and absolutely delicious. A ‘must do’ if you’re in the area. Hopefully we’ll be back for more of this awesome food.
Read morePros: Restaurant quality vegan food, Lovingly packaged & competitively priced , Great customer service
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Lozilou
Points +108
2020 best takeaway - Edit
Safe standards, excellent food, great flavours. Meal kits are amazing and real easy instructions
Read moreSo reassuring to order from a kitchen that is completely veg vegan
Pros: Great food , Good value , Eco friendly pots and packaging
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Bettsy
Points +74
Fab! - Edit
We went here recently for a 3 course meal and cocktails and it was great! Food was delicious and fresh, lots of different options and flavours. Local vegan beers and wines too. Quirky little restaurant, sea views and friendly staff. Will definitely go again!
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JaneLancaster
Points +114
Chocolate desert to die for - Edit
Nice but a bit stingy on portions. Not very impressed with the Bourguignon. Wish I’d had the mezze. That desert was spectacular though. Lovely place and cozy. They need to vary their menu a bit more but very grateful it was here in not so vegan friendly resort.
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Catcrazyclaire
Points +105
Delicious food, relaxed setting - Edit
Enjoyed a two course meal here on Saturday evening. We hadn't booked but were squeezed in. We both had a very tasty sweet potato cake meal with a dhal, flat bread and lime pickle. For dessert we chose the crumble and the chocolate mud pie. Really enjoyed it and well worth making the trip from St Ives for.
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Pros: Very tasty food, Nice relaxed atmosphere , Friendly service
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VoiceOverCow
Points +236
Vegan and vegetarian restaurant - Edit
This lovely cosy and inviting restaurant, also operating as a bed and break fine was a great little find in Carbon Bay. The food was seasonal and locally sourced. Everything tasted fresh, and the service was also top-notch. The waitress was sweet and attentive. The deserts wore to die for. So delicious we could have eaten them all again. 😊
Read morePros: Vegan and veg
Cons: A little pricey
Guest
AndiW
Points +29
Great food - Edit
The Bean Inn is vegan with vegetarian options.
Read moreThe restaurant is different in all the right ways with a good atmosphere, nice music and a friendly helpful waitress.
The food is really good, lovely flavours combing to make great tastes, resulting in a delicious meal.
We'll worthwhile, we will go again.
Pros: Dedicated vegan/vegetarian restaurant
Cons: Nothing major that I can think of
Guest
KylaJack
Points +372
Delicious meal - Edit
Really delicious meal in a lovely intimate restaurant with art covered walls. Great evening. Best to book
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ClaudiaMoruzzi
Points +71
Beautiful St Ives - Edit
Loved our dinner here. Had the carrot and coconut soup to start and the pesto pea gnocchi for mains. They had some lovely dessert options but I was too full to manage any more.
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VeganAnnaS
Points +2786
Lovely homely atmosphere - Edit
The restaurant is located on the ground floor of the B&B and has a refined yet homely feel. All the dishes are vegan or have a vegan option. We tried the potato cakes with tarka dahl and the vegetable bourguignon – both were tasty and the portion sizes were good. Service was friendly and we had a really relaxed, enjoyable evening.
Read morePros: All dishes have a vegan option (including the chee, Tasty food, Good service
Cons: Need to book ahead
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StaceyHorler
Points +38
Best veggie restaurant in Cornwall - Edit
We've been going to The Bean Inn for several years now and it never disappoints! Gorgeous homemade food. All options are vegan or can be adapted to be vegan and there are plenty that are gluten-free too. Looking forward to returning next year!
Read morePros: Almost whole menu that's vegan or can be made vega, Plenty of gluten free options , Amazing service
Guest
IanSunderland
Points +23
FANTASTIC! - Edit
Would highly recommend this place! 5 stars. The food was excellent and not overpriced. Amazing customer service from Steph. Nothing was too much trouble. We had veg bourgingnon with herby dumplings which gave your mouth a taste explosion! The side dish of a selection of bread with a balsamic reduction was equally good! We would return instantly if we could! Loved the ethos of the place too as it was set up by a Green Party councillor. She has released a brilliant cook book which you can buy.
Read morePros: Amazing customer service from Steph, Taste explosion food, Good price
Cons: None
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Jessrosel
Points +74
great food and relaxing times! - Edit
Stayed near The Bean Inn and went for dinner on a saturday evening. Anything on the menu can be made vegan easily and the waitress completely understood about being vegan so we were in safe hands. We had 3 courses, I had a salad to start that they swapped vegan cheese for which was lush, then a veg stew with dumplings and the best bit, a cornish teacake bread and butter pudding with custard, amazing! Very reasonably priced, relaxed atmos and great service, would definitely come again.
Read morePros: great service, lots of options, great puddings
Cons: no parking at restaurant
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