Lacto
Mediterranean
Salad bar
Take-out
Catering
Middle Eastern
BYOB

Vegetarian and vegan food shop and restaurant that serves salads and dishes from the Syrian, Lebanese, Middle Eastern Cuisine. Menu items include tabbouleh, falafel, hummus, baba ghanouj, salads, and more. BYOB. Vegans please inquire as vegan options are not clearly labeled. Open Mon-Sat 11:00-20:00, Sun 11:00-17:00. Also open for parties and private events after normal business hours.


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16 Reviews

First Review by Rowse

luluriva

Points +420

Vegan
10 Jun 2024

unfaultable

the olive branch is a fantastic little cafe serving delicious syrian middle eastern food made with love. one of the owner who was there when we were was so friendly and efficient, we got our food quickly even though we were in no hurry. the mocha and hot chocolate here is heavenly; i’m not sure what’s in it to make it so tasty, but both me and my mum agreed it was the best hot chocolate/and mocha we had ever tried. seriously. it’s a small space, yet comfortable and tidy. the value for money is excellent too. i highly recommend a sharing platter to get a true taste of what’s to offer here. truely a unique gem in essex- can’t wait to come back.

FredWard

Points +240

Vegan
07 Dec 2023

Destination food

Supremely tasty food, every mouthful a delight.

Pros: Choice, Large portions, Friendly staff

pblock

Points +42

Vegan
26 Jul 2023

Excellent

Friendly staff, fresh tasty meals and snacks, will definitely be coming back 😊

LeighStainsby

Points +56

Vegan
20 Apr 2023

Great little gem

Welcoming and friendly and the owner informed me of all the ingredients in the vegan dishes. The platter was absolutely delicious and very filling. It was well worth the journey.

Pros: Several vegan options, Owner & waiter very friendly and welcoming, Other dishes are vegan adaptable

Cons: Small and popular, booking advisable

SytzeSimonse

Points +385

Vegan
25 Feb 2023

Unexpected Middle Eastern vegan delight in Essex countryside

I tried the 1-person vegan platter, which consisted of a mix of all the cold vegan dishes from the menu: falafel, pickled vegetables, stuffed eggplant, dips and more served with flatbread. Tasty and filling savioury lunch for a great value! The owner and the waiter were super friendly, the food was prepared quickly and the atmosphere is cosy when coming with the car, it's easy to park close by the restaurant. Definitely worth a detour if you're in the area!

Pros: Friendly staff/owner, Tasty, Great value

GaryNotley

Points +492

Vegan
17 Feb 2023

Great food, friendly service and good value

Love this place, very reasonable prices, excellent food. We had the sharing platter which was awesome.

Pros: Lots of Vegan options , Very friendly service, Great value for money

Cons: Not open evenings

Linray

Points +30

Vegan
15 Feb 2023

Fantastic Middle Eastern food

Had lunch at the olive branch- olive branch platter- which had delicious vegan falafel, stuffed vine leaves, salads, pickles- with falafel wrap and minty fresh lemonade followed by vegan baclava.Small family run friendly cafe in Wivenhoe that I I would recommend and will be visiting again.

Pros: Excellent food, Great service , Good choice

Cons: Nil, Nil, Nil

MaldonRob

Points +293

Vegan
13 Feb 2022

Tasty vegan food with great service.

This restaurant is just off the main Street in Wivenhoe. The food and service were great and we had a memorable visit. Some of the dishes and tastes were new to us but we were not disappointed.

Pros: Interesting vegan menu. , Bright, clean and modern environment. , Friendly service.

georgebd

Points +129

Vegan
28 Jan 2020

Lovely cafe

Some lovely food options.

Pros: Vegan options, Friendly staff

Cons: Couldn’t take my dog inside 😭😭😭

KatGarmonsway

Points +249

Vegan
27 Jan 2020

lovely food and lovely staff

Lots of options for vegans

_plant_based_dad_

Points +295

Vegan
15 Jul 2019

Amazing little gem of a restaurant!

Amazing little restaurant. Such an extensive menu of good wholesome clean food options. Excellent customer service. Will definitely be going back soon!!

Pros: Loads of clean wholesome food options, No junk food at all, Amazing customer service

Cons: Wivenhoe is bit of a trek for us - that’s it tho!

jamesgcritchley

Points +43

Vegan
15 Mar 2019

AMAZING

the food here is absolutely amazing! you can tell the team put in such an effort in preparing their meals and they’re all so friendly and accommodating. so so tasty would 100% recommend

KevinReynolds

Points +24

Vegan
15 Mar 2019

Fabulous place

Been here 3 times now and every time we have a great experience.

Pros: Vegan choices

Cons: None

Do_Not_Tape_Over

Points +66

Vegan
05 Jul 2018

Amazing!

This place is one of my favourites it's cosy & very friendly and the only place I know that does amazing Vegan Baklava! Food is incredible so delicious!

Pros: lots of vegan food , vegan baklava , great value for money

MAISIEDYVIG

Points +13

Vegetarian
12 Jun 2018

Delicious

Really delicious food in a friendly cosy environment. Also BYOB !

Rowse

Points +1063

Vegan
07 Apr 2018

Lovely cafe in process of going vegan

Lovely friendly little cafe. Very nice staff who told me the place is in the process of going 100% vegan.

Pros: Friendly & almost all vegan




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