Vegan-friendly
Organic
Western
Bakery
British
Breakfast
Shop downstairs, cafe upstairs. Family friendly vegetarian cafe offering daily lunch specials, plus burgers, salads, potato bakes, pasta, and cakes. Has cooked vegan breakfast. Secluded patio garden. Small children's play section. No wheelchair access. Located above Single Step Cooperative. Open Mon-Sat 09:00-16:30, Sun 10:00-15:00.
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82 Reviews
First Review by jacqui2
SerenaMansfield
Points +29
Lancaster favourite - Edit
Wholesome, thoughtful food. Had yellow split pea, lime and coriander soup, which was delicious.
Read morePros: Relaxed, family atmosphere
Guest
HannahPotato
Points +161
Excellent selection of food and drink - Edit
The menu is filled with a great range for breakfast and lunch. Relaxed atmosphere and efficient at preparing the food.
Read morePros: Great range of food, Fresh produce, Staff were cheerful and engaging
Cons: Little difficult to find
Guest
VeganSossij
Points +188
Amazing flavour and variety! - Edit
Found a real gem in the middle of Lancaster with this one - had the chorizo gnocchi special which was not stingy on the chorizo!
Read moreExcellent portion sizes, fab range and great value for money!
Will definitely come back
Pros: Great flavour, Excellent range
Guest
BenjiT
Points +16
Vegan Breakfast 🔥👌 - Edit
Had the vegan breakfast. Bloody excellent. And the filter coffee that came with it surprisingly also bloody good. 10/10
Read morePros: Good food, Good fast service , Nice space
Guest
Impressive Food
Points +46
After 3 decades, we've stopped going - Edit
We went to Whale Tail last weekend, we go every time we pass through Lancaster and have done for 27 years. Sadly, we will not be returning after a deflating experience. The portion of chips used to be a decant size. Now, it has shrunk to half while rocketing in price (£4.55 for a tiny dish). We asked the waiter if there had been a mistake (did we get the half portion) he said no. When we complained about the value and how their portion is half the size yet twice the price, his response was complete silence. Now I get that there is a cost of living crisis affecting all of us, but that does not justify such shrinkflation and it does not justify a total lack of customer service. We were therefore not hopeful of any further resolution with management so we ate (without pudding) and promptly left. The rest of the food was really good but the price does not justify it any longer, when the service is so bad, and chips are not that costly. Next time in Lancaster, we will get samosas down the street.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-24
Pros: Detailed, tasty salads, Many vegan options, Quick service
Cons: Value for money has plummeted more than elsewhere, Absence of concern with unhappy customers, May close early without warning
Guest
MarkHappy
Points +233
Great vegan breakfast - Edit
A tasty vegan breakfast in Lancaster, reasonably priced
Read morePros: Great flavour, Good vegan choice
Cons: Ditch the eggs and go vegan please 🌱✌️
Guest
racheyroo2004
Points +43
DELICIOUS - Edit
It’s a vegetarian cafe but most of its stuff is vegan. The carrot cake is incredible and the salad bowls are incredible!!!!!!!!
Read morePros: Relaxed atmosphere , Delicious food , So many vegan choices
Cons: Stairs up
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AndyPayne
Points +141
Breakfast heaven - Edit
Well never disappointing always excellent food and service!
Read morePros: Food exceptional , Staff always fantastic , Lovely chilled environment
Cons: Would love it to go fully vegan
Guest
JustAl
Points +563
Large menu and good portions - Edit
Lots of vegan and veggie options. Good size portions and value for money
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Pippalaceyy
Points +66
Amazing vegan & gluten-free options - Edit
The best cafe in lancaster with loads of vegan and gluten free food. I had lentil, watercress and garlic soup w/ gf bap today, which was lovely. Would definitely recommend the BLT and checking out the health food shop (Single Step) downstairs.
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alexia4077
Points +50
Gorgeous food - Edit
Lovely atmosphere and tasty food well worth a trip to Lancaster and right next door to a refill shop winner winner !
Read morePros: So tasty , So many options , Pleasant environment
Cons: None
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emilybell03
Points +52
amazing cafe! - Edit
one of my favourite places to eat in lancaster! very reasonably priced and great portion sizes. the food here is really tasty and fulfilling and there are lots of vegan-friendly options. the staff are also lovely ☺️
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-10-05
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HelenDixon
Points +17
Super food - Edit
Great, reliable good, fresh vegan and vegetarian foods. My favourite cafe.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan and vegetarian options, Fresh tasty raw food, Great price
Cons: Gets very busy, More take away options, Not open in the evening
Guest
pinkandblue
Points +42
Amazing vegan breakfasts 💚 - Edit
We visited last summer whilst on holiday, and were so impressed we are still dreaming about their breakfasts a year on!! Lots of choice on the menu, we even took away slices of cake to have later in the day, all were delicious. Lovely hidden gem, the staff were friendly and welcoming, and we loved the displays of local artwork.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Great selection of vegan cakes, Reasonably priced, great for a family treat
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MattRooke
Points +477
Vegan cake - Edit
Sign up saying all cake was vegan. Got carrot cake and tiffin to take away. Very tasty.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-02
Pros: Cake
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Lienv
Points +301
Nice, cosy place with delicious vegan cake - Edit
Vegetarian but many vegan options. Very tasty food and good value for money. Dessert was delicious! (also very big slices)
Read moreLooking forward to coming back and trying the full vegan English breakfast!
Updated from previous review on 2022-07-05
Pros: Daily specials , Spatious eating area, Books for kids
Cons: English breakfast only available until 11.45
Guest
PastaWithCurls
Points +65
A wee gem - Edit
Went here with my wee boy for coffee (mummy) and cake (child and mummy). The cakes are 100% vegan which is good for my wee boy. Only down side is no wheelchair/pram access
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katyskyewalker
Points +123
A hidden gem... - Edit
I was a bit late visiting this place despite living so close to it. Enjoyed by myself (vegan) and omni family. Recommend to anyone visiting the area or those local to it
Read morePros: So many great options both vegan and vegetarian , Great prices, Cake 🤩
Guest
emimas
Points +107
Fantastic! - Edit
Easily the best vegan/veggie restaurant in Lancaster, if not Lancashire! Great pricing, varied menu, delish and the service is excellent! Specials change frequently too and I always leave feeling healthy, happy and full 😊. I never go to Lancaster without stopping by!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Lovely space, Reasonably priced
Cons: Busy around peak times
Guest
Ampslave
Points +74
Lovely vegan breakfast! - Edit
First time here and it's fantastic. Will definitely become a regular. A normal fried breakfast that is vegan is just what I've been looking for.
Read morePros: Vegan breakfast, Great location, Friendly and helpful staff
Cons: None
Guest
GGJ
Points +20
Quirky, great variety, good prices. - Edit
The menu is extensive with lots to choose from. The cakes and avocado & tofu bagel are favourites of mine. You can get standalone glasses of plant based milk if you’d like some time to sit down in the city with friends or with a book but don’t necessarily want or have the money for a meal with it. Desserts are large portion, I bring tupperware and save half for the next day. Servers are really nice!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-03-24
Pros: All / Mostly vegan! , Toilet for anyone to use by the entrance , Design of the place is retro/quirky
Cons: Not a huge sitting area, try to avoid peak times , Steep steps upwards to arrive at café entrance
Guest
veganfishcake
Points +384
Simply the best place on Lancashire! - Edit
Best food eatery in Lancashire. Amazing cafe with amazing food that some of it is healthy and some of it isn't. Been around for decades. Such a great atmosphere and well worth visiting. Previous winner of the PETA Best Vegan Breakfast in the UK.
Read morePros: Amazing vegan food, Affordable, Amazing staff
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immie!
Points +40
so good - Edit
had the tofu bagel and chips with garlic mayo and it was so insanely good. they have such a wide variety of vegan selections and the cafe was so cute !!
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TomIde
Points +30
lunch w immie and isaac - Edit
super nice little cafe with really friendly staff!! got a salad which was so good and definitely want to come back soon
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VeganAnnaS
Points +2786
Great - Edit
On a recent visit to Lancaster we went to The Whale Tail for lunch. We really enjoyed the atmosphere, the pretty outside seating area and the food (the falafel plate)... so we went back for breakfast (smoked tofu bagel).
Read more(Visited August 2021)
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Nice atmosphere, Good value
Guest
kirstywale
Points +24
Great vegan food - Edit
We stayed in Lancaster Fri-Mon and ate here Friday, Sunday and Monday, and bought salads as take out to bring home with us! Really lovely food, tasty and well thought out meals.
Read morePros: Tasty vegan options , Great salad, Vegan cakes
Guest
daisy.r
Points +55
Delicious - Edit
Highly recommend coming here. We went for lunch on a Sunday and they were serving breakfast all day - and vegan! So so tasty, loved every bite of it. It was a bit odd paying before the food arrived but it wasn't a problem, just unusual I guess.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-09-07
Pros: Shop downstairs
Cons: Limited seating
Guest
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