Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe offering mostly vegetarian food with an option to add fish or chicken to some of the dishes. Specialises in grain and plant based salads, soups, sandwiches and treats. Uses locally sourced and organic when available. Serves breakfast and sit-in or takeaway lunches. Open Mon-Sat 09:00-17:00, Sun 10:30-15:00.
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2 London St, Cathedral Quarter, Derry, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, BT48 6RQ
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 14 Nov 2024 by HiddenCityCafe
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59 Reviews
First Review by LouiseDornan
Benkei
Points +566
So many vegan options! - Edit
Would give them a 5* if I could - Happy Cow only allows 5* for fully vegan restaurants.
Read moreThey have a huge amount of Vegan options. We had the Shhhh! Kebab (Seitan) which was delicious and perfectly marinated, and the vegan Crostini, also excellent and very garlicky - the presentation was perfect.
The cafe is very close to the center of Derry. We visited on a Saturday and if it wasn't because they close on Sundays, we'd have visited again within the same weekend 😂 will definitely be back.
Updated from previous review on 2022-10-09
Pros: So many vegan options, Very friendly staff, Excellent presentation
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yannick__ka
Points +1281
simply amazing - Edit
The Hidden City Cafe was one of our culinary highlights at our Ireland trip, so were here twice for dinner. The staff was really friendly and the cafe is such a beautiful place. The vegan dishes on the menu are clearly labeled with a huge selection. We can really recommend this restaurant!
Read morePros: delicious food, vegan labeling, friendly staff
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SophieSomersetVegan
Points +37
The teriyaki seitan sandwich is the soo good! - Edit
My first port of call whenever I’m visiting Derry.
Read morePros: Lots of delicious vegan food
Cons: Majority veggie but serve meat and dairy etc
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PurpleGoat
Points +345
Stunning tasty food & lovely warm service in a cute environment - Edit
With insanely tasty food, some of the best service in NI, and a stylish, relaxing atmosphere, there is no way this restaurant should be hidden in any way.
Read moreI had the Ploughman's Sandwich, and it was huge, packed with flavour, and didn't skimp on ingredients as a vegan option, with a generous serve of vegan cheese. There were also so many vegan options that it was hard to choose, and I wished I were in Derry for more than a day trip so I could come back to eat here! They have a huge drinks menu with some yummy options that I wish I could've tried.
The side salad had what was probably the tastiest salad dressing I've ever eaten: a dill pickle mayo, which sounds strange for a salad but was so moreish that I ended up ordering a salad to take home for dinner just so I could eat some more of it.
The service was a wonderful cherry on top: my waitress was warm and friendly, and went above and beyond with my to-go order, packaging everything separately to keep it fresh until consumption, carefully sticky taping the dressings so they didn't spill, and even handwriting me a note about the best way to reheat and flavour the seitan. It was so sweet. I don't come from a tipping culture and tipping isn't the norm in NI, but I certainly tipped here as it was well deserved.
The location is central to the town, just above the main statue and about a 5-min walk from the town hall and square. They have well set-apart tables so you can have privacy and stay a bit Covid-safe. They have a big, wheelchair-accessible toilet.
All around fantastic, and I can't recommend it highly enough.
Pros: Incredibly tasty vegan food, lots of vegan and veganisable options , super lovely staff, nice atmosphere
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KJens
Points +36
Great vegan food - so much to choose from ! - Edit
I was so excited to try this place, a small cafe / restaurant in town, the menu is great with so many different vegan options to choose from, I got the Shhh kebab and a chatterbox to share with humous, satay dip and tapenade that comes with a selection of breads. The food was great, the kebab was really nice with a nice spicy sauce and the chatterbox was such a great sharing dish. I can’t wait to go back and try something different !
Read morePros: Variety , Healthy / fresh food , Great service / staff
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theapple9
Points +22
Amazing food - Edit
Great build your own salad selection, very tasty, reasonably priced.
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tdzireland
Points +395
Very tasty - Edit
About 5-7 different vegan options. Decently priced. Good sized portions, very tasty and not loaded in oil/salt. Well presented. Handy location. Probably one of the better places to eat in Derry as there doesn't seem to be any 100% vegan outlets
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-08-01
Pros: Plenty of options, Well priced
Cons: Mainly sandwiches
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Raj619
Points +47
Hidden Gem for Vegan sandwiches - Edit
Woohhooo.. the restrictions related to COVID had eased down and restaurants were welcoming us back.. checked for Vegan cafes and found this place..
Read moreThe place seemed to be busy and we were lucky to find one vacant table
They have good range of VEGAN options to choose from and we opted for below two sandwiches,
1. VLT
2. Ploughmans Doorstep
VLT was good but Ploughmans Doorstep was a STAR. We will surely visit again to have Ploughmans Doorstep sandwich and this time I won't be sharing it with my wife :-)
We did order Ice coffee and chocolate VEGAN pastry but that was not something which I would die to order for again.
Service and ambience was good and it did setup the friendly atmosphere. They provide free Wi-Fi as well.
Overall, a must visit place for VEGAN sandwiches.
Pros: Sandwiches
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RitaTicker
Points +95
Hidden gem - Edit
Stayed in Derry for a couple of nights and ate here both days...salads are lovely (especially the teriyaki seitan) and the vegan ploughman’s sandwich is filling and delicious! Nice modern cafe with friendly staff. Shame it isn’t open in the evening.
Read moreI can’t give it 5 stars apparently because it’s not fully veggie/vegan but I would if I could. I understand that they would probably lose some business if they went the whole hog (as it were) as we’ve found NI to be a bit behind the times with its attitude to diet on our road trip (we’ve been offered fish at least twice). This place is like an oasis in a sea of penne pasta.
Pros: Lots of vegan/veggie options , Cool decor
Cons: Closes at 5.30pm
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c.jade99
Points +176
Best sandwiches! - Edit
Tonnes of vegan options. The vegan ploughman's and vegan BLT are amazing. They also offer oat milk for your hot drinks!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly staff, Good portions
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GaeilgeSpraoi
Points +51
Great wee spot - Edit
Cute and trendy little café. Great vegan options. Make sure to try the Ploughman's sandwich and the vegan version of the Derry delicacy "fifteen".
Read morePros: Many vegan options, Reasonably priced, Friendly staff
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Ant1Plant1
Points +1797
Nice find in Derry - Edit
Not many places in Derry but this was great. Nice and comfortable with great service. Food was excellent I opted for the recommended malted wheat bread but will probably aim for a softer white bread next time but still ate it all and it was still delicious. They do vegan cupcakes too and will definitely be back for one... or two!
Read morePros: Good healthy vegan selection of food
Cons: None
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davehedgehog
Points +308
Nice sandwich bar - Edit
Impressive range of vegan-friendly sandwiches, good salad bar and top-quality bread.
Read morePros: Good selection
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Warrigal
Points +41
Wholesome tasty food - Edit
Great place for the health-conscious. Lots of vego choices! I had the Mediterranean stew (pictured) The following day I chose the three-salad option which was fresh and tasty. Highly recommended!
Read morePros: Nice energy, friendly staff, Good food, Lovely fresh bread
Cons: Strong ‘fishy’ smell when you enter
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Alanw
Points +16
Beautiful Food - Edit
Dropped in for lunch while visiting Derry and had the most beautiful chick pea wrap with lovely salads. Lovely people in a quirky cafe as an added bonus!
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lindsaylhunter
Points +29
Hidden gem in the city centre - Edit
Lovely little find. Menu full of vegan options and the staff were super welcoming and accommodating. Will definitely be going back!
Read morePros: Good location in city centre, friendly staff, can see food being prepared in front of you
Cons: None
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ThomasVegano
Points +2504
Plenty of vegans options - Edit
Lovely and cheap food. Staff is also very friendly. Lots of vegan options on the menu.
Read morePros: Price, Options, Unfussy
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Lauraleec
Points +12918
Great vegan options - Edit
Has great options and should convert to fully vegan! Really central for a tasty bite to eat in Derry
Read morePros: Central
Cons: Not all vegan
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Cappuccina
Points +111
Yummy vegan options - Edit
Friendly staff and a great choice of vegan options. We had sandwiches and they had been so tasty. If you are in Derry this is one of the must go places to eat.
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Low
Points +33
Fantastically flavoursome - Edit
The food is so tasty. There is a good array of vegan and vege options. The food is packed with flavour and the atmosphere inside is welcoming. Definitely will visit again to sample more from the menu
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gffWillie
Points +129
Great vegan selection - Edit
Had the best vegan BLT ever and the side salads were delicious. Does great speciality teas and coffees as well
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Very reasonable prices, Quality food imaginatively prepared
Cons: None
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KyleReecePreston
Points +30
Amazing vegan food! - Edit
If you want something tasty, healthy and vegan you need to go here! They make most things from scratch and they do sandwiches tastier than I’ve ever had before. A must go!!!!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , So many flavours , Lovely cosy cafe
Cons: None
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stickincarn
Points +172
Vegan food in Derry! - Edit
The Hidden City Cafe is a great addition to Derry's food scene. Although they serve some meat (I think) and some cheese/dairy, there is a real focus on vegan food. It is great. I had a vegan ploughman's sandwich, and my husband had a teriyaki seitan sandwich. Both were really good.
Read moreThe service was OK, although we had to ask and re-ask for a coffee that was ordered at the start.
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Christinacone
Points +82
Please Eat Here! - Edit
This place was fantastic! From the moment we walked in the door, the staff were so friendly and helpful. They allowed me to try a taste of something to see if I liked it (and I definitely did) and they talked me through what my young son might like to eat. The food was amazing. I had the seitan and onion dish and my husband had spiced chickpeas, seitan and onions, a cauliflower side and a salad. For my son, they made something like a tortilla vegan pizza. We all loved everything. The owner/chef gave us a taste of his homemade bacon which was stellar too. I highly recommend this place and, if I was in town long enough, I would definitely go back!
Read morePros: Delicious vegan food, Super nice staff, Relaxed atmosphere
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AnnaBradley
Points +18
Great place - Edit
Great and tasty place for vegans in Derry! Really enjoyed my lunch and will definitely be back
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melaniejk
Points +32
vegan lunch - Edit
This place is great, lots of vegan options, spoilt for choice. Scrummy food and cakes and such friendly service.
Read moreVery reasonable prices.
Pros: Lots of vegan options
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laurajanequinn21
Points +26
Amazing food! - Edit
The food here is unbelievable! I had the most delicious pulled jackfruit wrap with an amazing vegan peanut butter and chocolate traybake. They cater to all needs with meat being available as well as fab vegan food and gluten free options! The staff were so lovely and kind too. Highly recommend it
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Amazing vegan food, Good value
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