Vegan
Western
Bakery
British
Breakfast
Plant-based cafe and bar on two floors, est. 2018. Serves coffee, smoothie bowls, breakfast, a selection of pastries and cakes, as well as a lunch time dishes like sandwiches, soups, salads, and bowls. Open Mon 10:00-15:00, Tue 09:30-16:00, Wed-Sat 09:30-22:00, Sun 10:00-16:00.
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99 Reviews
First Review by JanMaskell
IanLeaver
Points +440
Superb brunch - Edit
Great, buzzing atmosphere and fantastic food at a reasonable price. I had the big breakfast and Kath had mushroom toast with soup - both excellent #Veganuary
Read morePros: Great atmosphere , Delicious food
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BetchiKettu
Points +298
Brunch or Evening? - Edit
Visited The Herbarium on a recent trip to Lancaster. And ended up going twice.
Read moreThe evening menu had lots of interesting options. Decent portion sizes. I tried the bao and vegan fish.
For brunch the next day, I went for the pancakes.
Pros: Smoothies you can add extra protein, Lots of options and things to add to the food
Cons: Slow service if it's busy, Evening is table service. Brunch is not.
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Travels_in_Reggie
Points +3524
Wanted to love it. - Edit
Cosy, comfortable cafe offering a wide array of dishes for brekkie, lunch and on some days an evening service. It was busy in the evening, but the staff were able to find a table for me. I had the Chish and Fips, but it was really disappointing, sorry. I do generally prefer banana blossom, this one is tofu but it was a very soft tofu and turned into a scrambled tofu texture on cutting, not pleasant. The batter was so thin, barely a covering. The tofu was not marinated or wrapped in nori, but had a small square of something very hard on top of the battered tofu, maybe nori, it was difficult to tell. Neither the chips nor mushy peas wowed either unfortunately. I took away a Bakewell slice for dessert and that at least was delicious.
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ariejoost
Points +42
Perfect vegan brunch - Edit
We stopped by for second breakfast (aka brunch) today. I have the toast with Mexican style tofu scramble. Spicy and delicious! We would definitely go again anytime, and so would the dogs as they’re definitely dog friendly.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-09-27
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EmilyLongstaff
Points +43
Beautiful - Edit
We were so pleased to stumble across this place. It was such a welcome relief to have so many options! Everything was plant based. We had the protein poke bowl, New Yorker bagel and 4 desserts. Faultless. The staff were really lovely too. Highly recommend.
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KateRuxton
Points +44
The best place in Lancaster - Edit
And honestly the best vegan pancakes I have ever eaten!! Absolutely love this place 10/10 for everything
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bendavies_
Points +120
Best place I've eaten in a while - Edit
Amazing place. Food was excellent - we had a bunch of the small plates for dinner and then came back the next day for breakfast. Lovely staff and very relaxed atmosphere.
Read morePros: Brilliant food, All vegan , Great people working there
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CharlotteLeder
Points +307
Lovely Place - Edit
Tasty food and dog-friendly. We had breakfast and it was amazing!
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jzero
Points +82
Nice surprise in Lancaster - Edit
Found this on Google when visiting the uni.
Read moreFirecracker wings & side salad were just what I needed! Crispy wings and crunchy salad, perfect!
Nice vibe & friendly staff.
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RichardPill
Points +69
Herbarium - Edit
Superb! Highly recommend. If only we lived closer. X
Read morePros: Food , Service , Ethics
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E1izabeth
Points +461
What a great find! - Edit
Was just about to get a travel lunch from costa when I thought to check happycow - great decision! Large menu of breakfasts, mains, cakes and drinks it was vegan heaven. The interior and vibe of the cafe made for comfortable waiting (as we unfortunately had to get a takeaway) and staff were lovely. Really enjoyed the full vegan breakfast and coffee cake and so happy they did takeaway.
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Rob-BFTI
Points +104
Lovely - Edit
Lovely place with a good menu and gluten-free options. Food was lovely, as was dessert and coffee.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-12
Pros: Good menu and lovely food, Gluten free options, Nice staff and good service
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Looseashore
Points +20
Love love love! - Edit
I love herbarium, everything I’ve eaten there has been yummy and filling! The only thing is that it is on the more expensive side (especially for a student) but it is honestly worth it!
Read morePros: Lovely atmosphere , Loads of options, Yummy food
Cons: A little bit expensive
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alanbroadhursthall
Points +241
Absolutely delicious and relaxed - Edit
I decided to visit The Herbarium whilst working in the city. Their website showed a fantastically varied menu, and the Happy Cow photos suggested a relaxed atmosphere. This is exactly what you will discover!
Read moreI had the Do You Have Mushroom? With slow roasted tomatoes. You get a large portion - even for me it was a lot! I also had the Vit C Glow Up to wash it down with, which was lovely and refreshing.
I couldn’t resist cake - but the problem here is the utter agony of choice! There’s loads and they all look so tempting! Vegan satan at work I think 😂 I opted for the chocolate and raspberry tart. It was delicious!
I’d highly recommend a visit if you’re even remotely nearby. Enduring the city centre traffic is worth it!!
Pros: The variety on the menu, The large selection of cakes, The relaxed atmosphere
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Nattyy
Points +2799
Delicious 👌🥰 - Edit
Large selection, good variety, went with non vegans who absolutely loved it. Was reasonably priced, packed with flavour.
Read moreLoads of cakes in the cabinet as well.
Place has a nice rustic charm about it, definitely worth a visit in spite of slow service, just do not go in there really hungry 🤣
Bright side - all served super fresh.
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KarenConnolly
Points +57
Amazing food - Edit
A really lovely cafe,with a warm welcome. I had tofu egg scramble on pancakes with facon. Omni partner had mushrooms on sourdough. Both beautiful.
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jojo_x
Points +382
Lovely place - Edit
Great selection… so much to choose from. Delicious food
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lauriee18
Points +240
cute and all vegan! - Edit
cute place and the food & vibe is lovely!!! not sure my non-vegan friends would love it but it’s still super tasty 😚🥦
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-17
Pros: good food, big portions
Cons: lil expensive, slow service
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Jessicajeanapril
Points +1346
Nice cafe - Edit
Lovely little place in Lancaster. We ordered pancakes and a sandwich. The pancakes weren't very big the sandwich was nice.
Read moreThe coffee was good as well and many cakes on offer as well.
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Here.To.Travel_Jade
Points +9988
Yummy brunch - Edit
A nice little place with cool relaxed decor and vibe. It’s a good place for brunch. We ordered a revitalise smoothie, a shakshouka & a herb Buddha bowl. The food was good value, the portions were big and the food was very tasty. Would recommend!
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ThorViolet
Points +163
Relaxed - Edit
Nice people and vibe. Went 'after dark', including cocktails.
Read moreIt's an old sticky tables and mismatched cutlery kind of place. If that's your thing, it bangs!
* On this occasion, i felt the fried items were possibly refried - a bit tough. Will re-review in the future - may have been a one-off. *
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jones23emma
Points +171
BEST BREAKFAST - Edit
Herbarium do THE best vegan breakfast!! Wow! Add scrambled tofu and dippy egg for a real treat. Gorgeous pancakes too. Such a lovely place! Highly recommend.
Read morePros: Everything
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FudgyBadger
Points +48
Delicious - Edit
Had the vegan fish and chips. Really tasty. Will go again.
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Itsphoenixtime
Points +23
Absolutely fantastic place - Edit
Lovely cafe! Incredibly friendly staff, as well as great natural light & very comfortable chairs. And of course the unparalleled food. I especially liked their incredibly creative vegan dippy egg. Would certainly return if I'm ever back in the area.
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CatherineWingrove
Points +110
Amazing Breakfast! - Edit
We stopped off here for a late breakfast and weren't disappointed! The menu is huge so you'll have plenty of options to choose from, but we decided to order the cinnamon french toast with bacon rashers. Delicious, fluffy french toast with fresh fruit and maple syrup. The bacon was overdone but still tasty, and the coffee was beautiful too! Would definitely come back to try more options from their menu.
Read morePros: French toast, Coffee, Relaxed vibe
Cons: Bacon was overdone
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fruity_coraline
Points +44
Amazing! - Edit
The staff were lovely, food was delicious, coffee was great, atmosphere was very welcoming.
Read morePros: Everything is vegan, Lots of variety in the menu
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mollyroseog
Points +168
Amazing coffee & food! - Edit
Food was tasty, coffee was great, and the staff were lovely. Catered really well for allergies too!
Read morePros: Pancakes, French toast , Coffee
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